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REGIONAL NEWS
Stained-glass windows repaired
Morrison’s Presbyterian church has completed upgrades to repair its stained-glass windows / 9
REGIONAL NEWS
One-year anniversary
Morrison Food Pantry celebrates one year of food distribution in new building / 15
DEATHS
Alice May “Sis” Bordner, James L. Huett, Emma Kay, Fred Steele / 4
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Gabi Abell holds a watermelon Aug. 23 at the Mitchell Melons stand on Luther Road near Tampico. The popular melon farm also offers cantaloupe at its stand, which is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The Mitchell family has been growing melons at the family farm for 52 years.
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Morrison’s 1980s-themed glow parade set for Sept. 7
By ANAKIN WESTON Shaw Local News Network correspondent
MORRISON – Morrison’s Department of Fun is hosting a Glow Bangers Ball and parade to the theme of classic 1980s culture and TV shows Sept. 7.
The party starts at 6 p.m. with local businesses and booths opening to the public. At 7 p.m., the 1980s-style band Big Hair Mafia will perform at the venue. About 8 p.m., when it gets dark, the glow parade will sweep through town.
People are encouraged to dress up in 1980s-era costumes and wear whatever can light up when joining in on the fun. At 10 p.m., guests can head inside the open
bars to continue the celebration. Amanda Cook, a member of the Department of Fun, said this is the third year Morrison has had a glow parade.
This year, they wanted to draw more people to the celebration, which is why they hired Big Hair Mafia, a band that has performed at larger venues such as the Mississippi Valley Fair. It’s the hope of the Department of Fun to bring in more Iowa and Quad Cities residents to the festival.
The parade encourages outside-the-box entries. In previous years, glow parade stars have included side-by-side vehicles such as power wheelers, bikes, scooters and in one memorable case a motorized picnic table. Cook said they want entries
with lawn mowers, tractors and any other vehicles bedazzled with lights.
“As long as it can be lit up,” she said.
This year’s event is based on the classic 1980s TV show “Headbanger’s Ball.” People are invited to dress in 1980s style, complete with mullets, big wigs and other accessories from the decade. Brick Block Pub will host an outside tiki tree tent and other restaurants and bars will be ready to serve festivalgoers, Cook said.
To add an entry to the parade, text 63060-5329 or Facebook message the Department of Fun with your name and type of vehicle. There is a suggested donation of $5 per entry. Kids entries are free. Prizes will be given to the most creative entries.
River Action’s Senior Citizen Golf Cart Tours to mark 25 years
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River Action is offering a unique way to experience and learn about the Mississippi riverfront – all from a golf cart.
River Action’s Senior Citizen Golf Cart Tours are Thursday, Sept. 5, and Friday, Sept. 6.
The tours allow participants to experience and learn about the Mississippi riverfront while riding in the front seat of a golf cart along beautiful riverfront, the Nahant Marsh or Duck Creek.
The tours traverse riverfront trails on both sides of the Mississippi in Iowa and Illinois and are a fun way to gain knowledge on the past, present and future of riverfront development.
The two-person covered golf carts may be rented for one or two participants. There must be a participant who is able to drive the cart if solo or a twosome.
The fee is $30 a cart for two participants on a tour. Pay by credit card or check made payable to River Action. This event is held rain or shine. No refunds will be given.
LOCAL NEWS BRIEF
Open house, ice cream social Oct. 13 at historical society
PROPHETSTOWN – The Prophetstown Area Historical Society will host an open house and ice cream social from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Asa Crook House.
LOCAL ELECTION BRIEF
Petition packets available for park district commissioner
PROPHETSTOWN – Petition packets are available for the Prophetstown Park District Board for the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election for the position of board commis-
Registration is required. Space is limited. Register by mail or online at www.riveraction.org/golfcarttour.
Thursday, Sept. 5: Tours in Illinois from 9 to 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
• Tour B: Visit the Rock Island and Moline riverfronts starting and ending at Sunset Park and traveling to Ben Butterworth Parkway. Speakers from each city will bring you up to date on developments.
• Tour C: This tour begins in Rapids City and travels through Port Byron to Cordova and back. Speakers from each community provide updates on developments.
• Note: Tour A of the Arsenal Island is filled.
Friday, Sept. 6: Tours in Iowa from 9 to
Asa Crook, the first settler in what would later be known as Prophetstown, built the home in 1839.
The home still looks very much like it did at that time, Glenna Spotts said.
“Come tour the house, take a peek
sioner. There are two positions to be filled. Both are four-year terms.
To be included on the April ballot, candidate petitions must be turned in beginning at 9 a.m. Nov. 12 and no later than 5 p.m. Dec. 18.
11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
• Tour D: Travel along Duck Creek starting in Davenport and turning around in Bettendorf. Speakers from each city will provide updates on new developments.
• Tour E: Start at Miller Avenue and South Concord Street in Davenport. Speakers will focus on the new wetlands and trails at Nahant Marsh.
• Tour F: Tour the Davenport and Bettendorf riverfronts starting at Credit Island and traveling to Leach Park and back. Speakers from each city will bring you up to date on new developments along the route.
For more information, call 563-2969 or email April at akleckner@riveraction.org.
through the windows showing the interior of the house walls and enjoy a yummy treat or two all while listening to the PLT High School choir under the direction of Madison Fouts,” Spotts said.
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Candidate petition packets are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the park district or by calling Executive Director/Board Secretary Karyn Sommers-Buck at 815-537-2093.
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A pilot boat guides barges down the Mississippi River in Port Byron in 2023.
WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR
Demolition derby, pedal pull winners announced
MORRISON – Here are some of the winners at the 153rd Whiteside County Fair, which was held Aug. 13-17.
Demolition Derby
Pro Stock: 1. Gage Fortune, 2. Brenton Drane, 3. Allen Wright
Xtreme Driver: Gage Fortune
Bonestock Compact: 1. Bobby Bertolozzi, 2. Tanner Hall, 3. Carsen Miller
Xtreme Driver: Aavon Ruch
Mini Vans: 1. Joey Wyatt, 2. Brandon Wyatt, 3. Tommy Fortune
Xtreme Driver: Chris Helfrich
Open Wire Full Class: 1. Tyler Bielema, 2. Brad Bielema, 3. Levi Harris
Xtreme Driver: Brick Boss
Bicycle Winners
Tuesday, Aug. 13: Ethan Martin, 8, Morrison
Wednesday, Aug. 14: Bhodi Janssen, 6, Morrison
Thursday, Aug. 15: Joseph Gallegos, 8, Morrison
Friday, Aug. 16: Shay Steele, 12, Morrison
Saturday, Aug. 17: Vada McBride, 10, Morrison and Caleb Graham
Six lucky youngsters, chosen randomly from hundreds of entries, took home brand-new bicycles at the fair’s daily bike giveaway. Youngsters ages 6
through 15 were invited to enter each of the six drawings during the fair’s fiveday run. Each drawing’s winner had three minutes to claim his or her bicycle after the name was drawn from the entry box. If the winner did not make it
in time, another name was drawn until a winner claimed the prize.
Tractor Pedal Pulls, Aug. 17
Two Wheel Drive
4 Years Old and Younger: 1. Henry Grossmann, Bloomington (23 feet, 7 inches). 2. Remi. 3. Jackson Scanlan, Erie
5 Years Old: 1. Sawyor Stiles, Miles, Iowa (34 feet, 6 inches). 2. Luke Stralow, Morrison. 3. Noah Stralow, Morrison
6 Years Old: 1. Brayden Deuth, Polo (37 feet, 7 inches). 2. Gage Harris, Morrison. 3. Finn Hansen, Davenport, Iowa
11-12 Years Old: 1. Reid Whiteside, Burlington, Wisconsin. 2. Chloe
Photos by Earleen Hinton It was a packed house Aug. 17 for the Whiteside County Fair’s demolition derby.
Tyler Bielema drives his car Aug. 17 in the Open Wire heat at the Whiteside County Fair’s demolition derby. He finished first in the event.
OBITUARIES
FRED STEELE
Born: January 9, 1927 in Murphysboro, IL
Died: August 19, 2024 in Morrison, IL
FRED STEELE, 97, of Lyndon, IL, died Monday, August 19, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care of Morrison.
His memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Mr. Ken Renkes officiating. A memorial visitation will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until the time of the service. Honoring Fred’s wish, his body has been donated to medical science. Crema-
EMMA KAY
Born: January 2, 1995 in Sterling, IL
Died: August 21, 2024 in Silvis, IL
Emma L. Kay, 29, of Erie, IL, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Genesis Health Center, Silvis, IL. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery, rural Erie. Memorials may be made to the family to offset funeral expenses, C/O Dan Kay.
Emma Louise Kay was born January 2, 1995 in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Dan Kay and Wendy (Henkelman) Kay. She graduated from Erie High School in 2013. Emma started working at age 15 at Shaheen’s Grocery Store in Erie. Following high school, she began working in banking as a teller for Great Southern Bank. She eventually took
JAMES L. HUETT
Born: December 12, 1935
Died: August 8, 2024
James L. Huett, 88, of Chandler, AZ, formerly of Erie, IL, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on August 8, 2024 following a short illness.
James was born in Silver City, Mississippi on December 12, 1935 to Daniel Huett and Annabelle Athey Huett. He moved to Sterling, Illinois at the age of 12, and eventually settled in Erie until 1996, when he moved to Arizona. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. After leaving the Air Force, he worked construction
tion rites will be accorded, and a graveside service will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL. A memorial has been established to Morrison United Methodist Church. Fred was born January 9, 1927, in Murphysboro, IL, to James and Pearl (Logan) Steele. He graduated a year early from Pinckneyville High School in 1944. When he turned 18 in 1945, he joined the United States Army. The war ended when he was in boot camp. When Fred graduated from boot camp, the Army made him a Sergeant and a drill instructor. When his enlistment was up, the Army offered him an appointment to West Point but he turned it down because he wanted to get married. Fred married Peggy Stone in 1946, and they moved to Morrison. She died in 1995, after 49 years of marriage. He later married Vivian Keene in 1997. They had been
the opportunity to join the former First Trust & Savings Bank, now Clocktower Bank and spent most of her time at the Port Byron location, where she recently received another promotion.
Emma was a huge Taylor Swift fan and had the opportunity to see her in concert with her sisters. Her greatest enjoyment was reading. Emma will be remembered for her infectious smile and ability to make others laugh. She loved life, was genuinely happy and always kept a positive outlook.
She is survived by her parents, Dan Kay of Erie; Wendy (Richard) Stubbs, of Erie; sisters, Ashley (Keanü) Mowell, Silvis; Lillian Stubbs, Erie, step-brothers, Michael (Rachel) Stubbs, Erie, Eric Stubbs, Moline; aunts and uncles, Deb Kay, Patti (Troy) VanDeWostine, Leo “Pete” (Debi) Henkelman, Laurie Henkelman, Della Henkelman, Suzanne Henkelman, Rosanne (Kurt) Huelskamp; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Nancy “Honey” and Bill Kay; maternal grandparents, Leo, Sr. and Bettie Henkelman; and uncles, Michael, George and Kevin Henkelman. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com
for several years before retiring. Jim could not sit still, so he decided to drive semi trucks locally in Arizona before permanently retiring. He married the love of his life, Joan Brall in 1958. They recently celebrated 66 years of marriage.
Jim had an incredible love of the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; sons Jim (Kathy) of Erie, IL, Joe (Tabitha) of Gilbert, AZ and daughter Jayne of Bettendorf, IA; and one brother, Tom of Middleburg, FL. He is also survived by five granddaughters, Tiffany, Hahley, Brieanah, Kylieh & Skylar, & 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and three brothers.
Cards may be sent to Joan at 890 N. Dakota St., Chandler, AZ 85225.
married for 20 years when she died in 2017. He worked in a factory a month when he and Marv Geerts bought the Shell Station and turned it into a profitable business. Because of allergies, Fred left the gas station and went to work for Commonwealth Edison as a lineman. In 1963, he became a financial advisor for IDS, now Ameriprise Financial. He retired at 76 in 2003. Fred (his great-grandchildren called him Grandpa Great), was very active in the Methodist Church where he was a Lay Minster, in Stephen Ministry, and many communities. He was involved in Volunteers in Probation and the Lions Club. He was the commander of the Color Guard of the American Legion, attending veterans’ funerals and marching in the Memorial Day Parade until he was 90. He worked hard to get the new Methodist Church built. He was also
ALICE MAY ‘SIS’ BORDNER
Born: May 24, 1920
Died: August 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice May “Sis” Bordner at the remarkable age of 104. After living a life full of love, faith, and service to others, our beloved matriarch died peacefully on August 17, 2024 at Resthave in Morrison. Sis was born on May 24th, 1920 in her home in Morrison to parents Ernest and Catherine Vogel. After graduating from Morrison High School, she earned her teaching credentials from Central College in Iowa. She married Kenneth Bordner on March 19, 1941.
Countless past students remember “Mrs. Bordner” as a favorite who touched their lives in her years teaching at several local country schools, and most recently second grade at Northside Elementary School in Morrison. Her students treasure how special and significant she made them feel, while instilling in them a love of reading and an appreciation for imagination.
As a lover of nature and adventure, well
a driving force to get the Lyndon Veteran’s Memorial, the Lyndon Car Show, and to save the Lyndon-Prophetstown Bridge. Survivors include his children, Greg (Judy) Steele of Princeton, IA, Jeff (Mary) Steele of Lyndon, IL, Jane (Gary) Hardin of Rantoul, IL, and Mark (LeeAnn) of Morrison, IL; stepson, Robert Barth (Edward Davis); stepdaughter, Barbara Niedner; ten grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; brother, Rex Steele; sister, Ramona Mathis; many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Peggy; his second wife, Vivian; sisters, Maxine Stone, Evelyn Mathis, Callie Lee and Elizabeth Steele in infancy; brothers, John Steele and James Steele in infancy. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com
into her 90’s, Sis could be found hiking, mushroom hunting, bike riding, camping, golfing, cross-country skiing, swimming, and spending time outdoors. Sis thoroughly enjoyed sharing her adventures with others, often leading family and friends on memorable excursions.
She is survived by her daughters, Jane Brainerd, Mary (Jon) Barnickel, Beth (Greg) Taylor, and Barb (Dave) Voss; her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and countless others who loved her like family and will forever cherish her memory.
Sis was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Charles; husband; and brother, Ken Vogel of Clinton, Iowa.
Her family would like to extend a special thank you to the Assisted Living staff and residents at Resthave in Morrison, who lovingly went above and beyond to provide the best possible care and companionship the last four years of Sis’s life.
Memorial donations, while not expected, can be made to Resthave, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, 61270 or Northside Elementary School Library, c/o Heather Bush, 520 N. Genesee St., Morrison.
Rest in peace, dear Sis. Your life was a blessing and an inspiration; your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
LOCAL NEWS BRIEF
Man pleads guilty to sexual assault, gets 6-year sentence
MORRISON – A former Clinton, Iowa, man has been sentenced to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to criminal sexual assault in connection with a 2023 attack on a woman in Fulton.
Branden M. Landry, 32, pleaded guilty and was sentenced Aug. 19 in Whiteside County Circuit Court in Morrison just three weeks before his case was to be presented at a bench trial. Landry was
fined $75 and given credit for 336 days served.
According to court records, Landry sexually assaulted the woman, who was an acquaintance, on Sept. 7, 2023.
Whiteside County State’s Attorney Terry Costello filed a criminal sexual assault charge Sept. 19.
– Charlene Bielema
Branden M. Landry
Steve Siefken
COUNTY FAIR
Heavy Horse Show awards announced
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MORRISON – Here are the winners of the Whiteside County Fair Heavy Horse Show, which was held last week.
Champion Mare Overall (Rosette Ribbon) – Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, with Belgian
Champion Gelding (Rosette Ribbon) –Larry Simmons, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Belgian Junior Showmanship Awards (Drivers) – 1. Hunter of JKA Belgians; 2. Blake Hagemann, Stillman Valley; 3. Wade of JKA Belgians. Trophy sponsored by Sam and Jill Miller.
Team Hitch Junior Driver – Wade of JKA Belgians. Sponsored by Sam and
Jill Miller in memory of Denver Traum.
Six Horse Hitch – Rock Creek Belgians, Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown. Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.
Halter Classes
Mare, 4 Years and Older – 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown. 2. William Hagemann, Stillman Valley. 3. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, Iowa
Mare, 3 Years and Younger than 4 – 1.
Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown
Mare, 2 Years and Younger than 3 – 1. William Hagemann, Stillman Valley
Mare, 1 Year and Younger than 2 – 1.
William Hagemann, Stillman Valley
Best Pair of Mare – 1. William Hagemann, Stillman Valley. 2. Jered
Althoff, Strawberry Point, Iowa
Hitch Classes
Four Horse Hitch – 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown. 2. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, Iowa. 3. Lynn M Loveland, Albion, Michigan
Team Hitch Jr. Driver – 1. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, Iowa
Horsemanship Hitch – 1. Lynn M Loveland, Albion, Mchigan. 2. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown. 3. Lynn M Loveland, Albion, Michigan
Team Hitch, Male Driver – 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown. 2. Lynn M Loveland, Albion, Michigan
Team Hitch, Lady Driver – 1. Lynn M Loveland, Albion, Michigan. 2. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, Iowa
Men’s Cart – 1. Lynn M Loveland, Albion, Michigan. 2. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown. 3. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, Iowa
Ladies Cart – 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown. 2. Lynn M Loveland, Albion, Michigan. 3. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, Iowa
Six Horse Hitch – 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown. 2. Lynn M Loveland, Albion, Michigan. 3. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, Iowa
Unicorn Hitch – 1. Lynn M Loveland, Albion, Michigan. 2. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, Iowa
Junior Driver Cart – 1. Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown. 2. Jered Althoff, Strawberry Point, Iowa. 3. Larry Simmons, Cuba City, Wisconsin
Aaron and Amanda Mosher of rural Prophetstown brought their Rock Creek Belgian team to the heavy hitch competition Aug. 16 at the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison.
1964: Fulton public school students increase to 1,270
60 years
Sept. 2, 1964
Fulton public schools show an increase of 75 students from an enrollment of 1,195 for 1963-64 to a total of 1,270 for the current school year. The high school has 18 new students, junior high has 36 new students and the grade school has 21 new students.
Warren Edwards was appointed as alderman from the Second Ward to serve out the unexpired term of Burton Mathews. Mr. Mathews submitted his resignation because he has moved to Spring Valley to become managing officer of the Savings & Loan Association of Bureau County. Mr. Edwards will serve until the citywide election next April.
50 years
Aug. 28, 1974
The Rev. Delmar Thiesse will be installed as pastor of the First Reformed Church. Presiding will be the Rev. Stanley Hagemeyer, pastor of the Reformed Church of Kings and president of the Classis of Illinois. Thiesse comes to Fulton from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where he served the Bethany Reformed Church from 1969 to 1974.
The highlight of the Miss Flame Festival was the crowning of Miss Sally Gould as Albany’s Miss Flame for 1974. She was chosen from a field of seven contestants. Chosen runner-up was Miss Cynthia Chamberlain.
YOUR HEALTH
40 years
Aug. 29, 1974
Jeffrey Storm officially will assume his duties Sept. 1 as superintendent of the River Bend schools. He will divide his time until Sept. 1 between Fulton and his former position as superintendent of the Spring Grove schools, where he served for several years. He will be assisted by Ben Ray as acting superintendent in working to make a smooth transition from the leadership of Martin Kinert, who resigned after two years as River Bend superintendent.
Three young men from Clinton, Iowa – two who are 18 and a 17-yearold – were sentenced to terms in the Illinois Department of Corrections for a January 1984 occurrence. At sentencing, State’s Attorney Gary Spencer presented the victims of the offense and they testified that four young men entered their home in rural Fulton by asking to use the telephone because of an accident. After entering the home, one of the men pulled a gun and the remaining defendants searched the house for money and valuables. The fourth defendant involved will be sentenced at a later date.
30 years
Aug. 24, 1994
A major thunderstorm roared through the area and caused considerable havoc. The storm came in from the northwest with high winds and
dumped more than 2.5 inches of rain on Fulton. People reported hail that was pea-sized to as big as a golf ball. Trees and limbs were down, but the heavy lightning did not strike any homes. Winds uprooted trees with a twisting motion that indicated a tornado-like action.
Five girls will be contestants for the Albany Miss Flame title in the pageant that highlights the Albany Miss Flame Festival. The contestants are Laura Feldt, Erin Lemke, Kathy Kreuder, Melissa Foster and Erica Hanson. Miss Spark contestants include Rachel Allen, Amber Dauen, Kristin Simpson, Sabrina Welch, Beth Hesse, Alleyene Suehl, Tori Van Zuiden and Autumn Whitney.
20 years
Aug. 25, 2004
At a special River Bend School District board meeting, board members listened to a presentation by Jeff Mohr, a student resource officer at Sterling High School, about the Crime Stoppers program within the school. At the meeting, board members discussed what efforts will be made between the Fulton Police Department and the schools regarding K-9 searches of the schools and other ways to bring drug and alcohol awareness to the schools.
Students and parents helped spruce up the Fulton Elementary School playground. They painted the
U.S. map, the merry-go-round, the basketball pole, the trash barrels, a four-square game and climbing equipment in bright colors. Local businesses donated the paint.
10 years
Aug. 27, 2014
Some see it as a white elephant, some see it as a wonderful gathering place and most of us see it as “the former fire station” but the steering committee for the Robert Fulton Community Center has worked diligently to create a new vision that will transform the RFCC into a hub of community service and activity for all ages. The city of Fulton took possession of the former fire station in 2008. The City Council decided it should be used for senior services. Since that time, the building has undergone a number of transformations.
The Fulton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting at the new Fulton Township Headquarters located at 408 11th Ave. The office previously was located at 1001 Fourth St. Shown in the photo are Len Janis, a Chamber member; Dick Bland, a former township supervisor; Marsha Norman, Chamber vice president; Ben Eshelman, a Chamber board member; Kathy Montgomery, a Fulton Township trustee; Greg Naftzger, former Chamber president; and Charles Dykstra, Fulton Township supervisor.
Exposure to mold can have serious impact on health
By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.
Exposure to mold can have a significant impact on our immune system and well-being.
There are many ways to have exposure to mold.
Mold can enter the body through the mouth, nose and any open space including the ears. Water and food consumption may be part of the picture. Even the washing machine may introduce mold into the system.
Usual exposure is through spores of mold. This leads to the production of further mold growth in the skin and nails. Some presentations may include athlete’s foot or jock itch and fungal nail infections. The sinuses are an overlooked area for many people but are a common source and very difficult to eliminate. Allergies, asthma and related conditions may be affected. The gastrointestinal tract may be a
significant harbor for mold. This can contribute to food intolerances and poor absorption.
Exposure to mold is quite easy. It may come anytime the humidity is above 50%. This is why dehumidification is very important.
Water-damaged buildings are a great source for mold as are leaks. Water in the basement is another classic example. Sometimes it is merely because a pet has urinated inside the house a lot. Mold also is a big issue in the grain supply, which in turn may go through the system of our pets.
We must not forget that sometimes the exposure to mold occurred years ago.
Another common source is the crawl space. Musty smells are an obvious concern but not necessarily mold. Window air-conditioning and evaporative air-conditioning units increase risk.
Coolers are common sources. There’s also visible mold such as in the shower. Under the vanity is a common source for mold. Leaky windows are another source.
Unfortunately, coffee, whether decaffeinated or otherwise, may be a common source for mold. In addition, some peanut butters are prone to this mold growth as well.
Symptoms of mold exposure can be quite varied. They may act like other allergies – runny nose, sneezing. There also may be gastrointestinal issues.
Sometimes sleep problems and slow healing come from mold exposure. In addition, ringing in the ears, numbness and tingling and dizziness may be brought about by mold exposure. Asthma can be triggered by it. While it may not start autistic spectrum conditions, it certainly can influence them.
Anxiety and depression and mood swings are not unheard of in terms of
being provoked by mold. Chemical sensitivities and sensitivities to light and sound or touch may be aggravated by mold. In the gastrointestinal tract, mold may weaken the lining and contribute to overgrowth of harmful organisms.
One of the downstream problems is mold contributes to the buildup of oxalates and salicylates, which are harmful for us as well.
Besides reducing humidity with devices and eliminating obvious and hidden sources of mold, there may be some help with certain supplements. The problem is some of those supplements such as NAC and Alpha lipoic acid and glutathione and Epson salts may not be well-tolerated.
In any event, all these measures activate the immune system mast cell activation syndrome that we have talked about elsewhere. Like elsewhere, vigilance is key to prevention.
Cecil Geerts celebrates 90th birthday Aug. 31
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FULTON – Cecil J. Geerts will celebrate his 90th birthday Aug. 31.
He was born Aug. 31, 1934, in Morrison to Henry and Jennie (Zeeryp) Geerts.
Cecil Geerts married Pearl Schaver on Sept. 28, 1962, at Newton Zion Reformed Church in Erie.
They are the parents of three children: Karen (Jim) Wiebenga of Fulton; Debra (Joe) Ludvigsen of Clinton,
Iowa; and Becky (Dave) McDonald of DeWitt, Iowa; and two foster sons: Harold (deceased) and Jean Withey of Owensboro, Kentucky; and Jeff (Vickey) WIthey of Minier. They have 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
American Legion to host flag retirement ceremony Sept. 29
MORRISON – The Morrison American Legion will conduct its annual Retirement Flag Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29.
“On the last Sunday of September of every year, we conduct our Flag Retirement Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park,” Legion officials said in a news release. “Flags that have been deposited in our flag drop box throughout the year are burned pursuant to U.S. Flag Code and Resolution 440 of the 19th National Legion Convention. Our ceremony is very impressive and fitting for U.S. flags that have performed their duty and are no longer serviceable.”
Last year, 508 flags were retired.
Retired flags of any type – POW/ MIA, Illinois, etc. – will be burned in a respectful manner. Flags will be accepted on the day of the event as long as officials can receive them in time so as not to disrupt the ceremony.
The public is invited to attend this short ceremony. Lawn chairs are encouraged for anyone attending the event, which will be held just west of Veterans Memorial Park in Grove Hill Cemetery. If using a GPS, enter 520 N. Genesee St., Morrison, and the ceremony will be north of that site.
New 3-by-5-foot U.S. flags will be available to buy for $25.
For more information, call American Legion Post 328 at 815-310-0333.
The Post is located at 306 E. Main St. in Morrison.
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Photo provided by Karen Wiebenga
Cecil J. Geerts
Alex T. Paschal file photo
Almost 600 flags were retired in 2022 during a retirement ceremony in Morrison.
Morrison church’s stained-glass windows repaired
By ANAKIN WESTON Shaw Local News Network correspondent
MORRISON – Morrison’s Presbyterian church has completed upgrades to repair the coverings of its stained-glass windows.
In 2015, the Presbyterian church replaced the old fiberglass protection of its stained-glass windows with a black metal covering. Recently, pieces of that metal began falling off and weakening the structure of the cover, leading to workers from Bovard Studios in Fairview, Iowa, to begin replacing the window covers.
The Rev. Mike Selburg said the church building’s history ties throughout the history of the town. The Presbyterian church first was incorporated in 1858. According to local legend, both the church and Morrison itself came to life out of a feud between the railroads.
In the 1800s, the majority of people settled in Unionville. The land that would become Morrison was seen as less than ideal for settlement, but when the railroads began to build into Unionville, the town insisted on charging the rail lines more to cross. In response, the railroads elected to circle around the town and that led both the church and people into a settlement that became Morrison.
The Presbyterian church building, Selburg said, is “like England – built upon the old.”
The building has gone through major structural changes since its construction. At one point in its history, the church had a tower associated with it, and incremental expansions have been made throughout the years. The last of the major construction pieces
occurred in the 1960s. Around the late 1960s, construction on an education room began to match the baby boomer population surge, although officials failed to realize that the boom was temporary.
In recent history, money from a donor led to the purchase of the property next to the church that is used by its popular produce table. The Share Table was started in 2017 as a way to distribute vegetables and other food items to the community.
Selburg said it has served as a sort of “social experiment” to show the giving nature of people. The produce table now is a popular destination and the construction of a gazebo covering has been started.
The stained-glass windows have an interesting history. Fiberglass was put over the windows when, according to Selburg’s archives, someone threw a brick through the windows. The material, however, began to turn the windows yellow, and since the windows had no ventilation, the stained glass began to degrade.
Sometime around 2015, churchgoers began construction on new protections for the windows that wouldn’t inhibit the view of the stained glass. The outside coverings were sourced from Bovard Studios. When the metal coverings around the window protections began to come loose, Bovard Studios chose to stand by its work and began repairs despite the warranty having expired.
Selburg first approached Bovard Studios in order to promote local business construction.
There have been talks about adding LED lights for the stained-glass windows to highlight one of Morrison’s landmarks.
$20 early online registrations: Must be received by 11am on Friday, Sept 20th (Walk-ons are accepted the day of the event for $25) Squares/circles are limited; first-come, first-served! Participants receive:
Anakin Weston
Work has been completed on stained-glass
Shaw Media names Hosey executive editor
Will oversee news operations across northern Illinois
By BOB OKON bokon@shawmedia.com
Joseph Hosey has returned to Shaw Media as executive editor for the company’s news operations.
Hosey previously was with Shaw Media as editor of the Herald-News in Joliet from 2018 to 2022. He left to become executive editor of The Times of Northwest Indiana, a position he held until returning to Shaw this week.
“I’m really glad to be back with
MORRISON POLICE REPORT
Arrest
Aug. 14
James M. Searcy, 43, of Morrison, was arrested at 11:40 a.m. in the 100 block of West Wall Street on a civil order of commitment. He was transported to the Whiteside County jail in lieu of a $300
Shaw Media,”
Hosey said. “It’s a great company, and I’m looking forward to working with this talented team.”
Hosey also was a reporter for the Herald-News from 1999 to 2010, a period in which he reported on the disappearance of former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson’s wife and the death of his previous wife.
Hosey’s investigation into the Peterson matter led to his book “Fatal
Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson” and a Lifetime movie adapting the book.
“We are very fortunate that Joe agreed to return to Shaw Media,” said John Rung, president and CEO of Shaw Media. “He did a tremendous job for us as a reporter and an editor for the Herald-News. We were sorry to see him go, but he gained tremendous experience working for Lee Enterprises in northwest Indiana. I look forward to working with Joe as we strive to better serve readers across northern Illinois.”
Shaw Media owns newspapers and radio stations across northern Illinois
and in Iowa, serving markets in 17 counties with editorial content devoted primarily to local news.
Hosey’s past experience includes work as a reporter in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Lincoln, Illinois.
His work as a journalist has been recognized with several awards, including the National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award. He was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Journalism Hall of Fame.
Hosey is originally from Queens, New York.
He lives in New Lenox with his family.
bond. At 3:07 p.m., police responded to the 100 block of West Wall Street for a report of a possible violation of an order of protection. Upon police’s arrival, Searcy was arrested and charged with violation of an order of protection (Class A misdemeanor) and aggravated battery
to a police officer (Class 2 felony). Morrison police were assisted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Morrison Ambulance Service.
Citations
Aug. 10: Antonio Lozano, 25, Joliet,
speeding Aug. 12: Angelai Matthews, 33, Milwaukee, speeding Aug. 15: Sable Cavazos, 29, Rock Falls, parking in a no-parking zone; Sherwin Williams, Inc., Loves Park, parking in a no-parking zone
Petting zoo
Magician
Meal
Relay Races
Hula Hoop Competition
Petting zoo
Check out a fire truck
Crafts
Magician
Meal
Bingo • Temporary Tattoos
Relay Races
Hula Hoop • Check out a fire truck
Face Painting • Bounce House • Chance to Win a Bike • Tons of Prizes
Crafts
Snow Cones • Popcorn
Bingo
And SO MUCH
Joe Hosey
Photos by Earleen Hinton
Mike Selburg and his son Henry, 11, along with Scott Wirsing are busy grilling at the Boy Scout’s food stand Aug. 23 during Prophetstown Proud’s Cruise NIght.
Joe Massingill (left) and Cory Oleson, both of Prophetstown, chat about Massingill’s 1974 Pontiac Trans Am on Aug. 23 during the Prophetstown Proud Cruise Night. Massingill has owned the vintage muscle car since 1980.
Aug. 10-16
Warranty deeds
Karen S. Frederick to Karen S. Frederick Trust, 910 W. Second St., Rock Falls, and one parcel in Coloma Township, $0. Maia Hiland Farm LLC to Ceres Farms Cropland Holdings LLC, two parcels in Lyndon Township and one parcel, $1,746,273.
Hilary F. Jesudoss, Chasity Clark and Shelley J. Clark Estate to Jason S. Jesudoss, trustee, Hilary F. Jesudoss, trustee, Jesudoss Living Trust and Chasity Clark, 1222 Stern Road, Albany, $0.
Andrew D. Ploenzke and Lori A. Ploenzke to Douglas A. Koehler and Toni A. Koehler, 44 Meadows Court, Prophetstown, $287,500.
Cody J. Vanderlaan and Claire Vanderlaan to Amber Schaefer, 104 Maple Ave., Morrison, $127,000.
Jose G. Rodriguez to David Fisher, 703 E. Third St., Sterling, $99,900.
Craig Tiesman and Regina M. Gillette to Cody J. Vanderlaan and Claire E. Vanderlaan, 22540 Crosby Road, Morrison, $225,000.
Patsy A. Bechtel to Michael Allen Balk, 9230 Union Grove Road, Morrison, $0. Chad M. Wolever and Andrea Wolever
to Amber Sliger and Jeffery B. Sliger, 515 W. Wall St., Morrison, $172,900.
Danny R. Jones, Christine S. Jones and Diane L. Johnson to Rollie A. Elder V, 901 Washington St., Prophetstown, $89,900.
Christopher M. Heath to Brandon M. Dewey, 1215 Lincoln St., Rock Falls, $110,000.
Carl D. Hull to Maxim P. Knapp, 2215 12th Ave., Sterling, $77,500.
Gale E. Seloover to Lamar E. Lewis, 1012 Avenue L, Sterling, $35,000.
Lamar E. Lewis to RKW Rental Properties LLC, 1012 Avenue L, Sterling, $31,000.
Eugene A. Tegeler, trustee, and Delores K. Rus Trust to Cathaline A. Brainerd, trustee, and The Brainerd Family Trust, 718 Valley View Dr., Fulton, $222,000.
Patrick J. Rohlik, Mary E. Rohlik, Lynnette M. Forbes and Karen M. Arduini to Shiela Farrington, 1508 E. 16th St., Sterling, $130,000.
Kelly E. Meyer, Molly D. Lifshitz, Shannon D. Day and Shasta K. Day to Kandi K. Scott, 1013 10th Ave., Rock Falls, $155,000.
Chelsea M. Brewer to Michael R. Gunderson Trust and Cindy M. Gunderson Trust, 14593 Dixie Dr., Morrison, $0.
Jeremy Coy to K&B Seamless Gutters
Inc., 4205 Grimes St., Sterling, $13,000.
Edward T. Payton Sr. and Linda F. Payton to Kathleen M. Naudi, 406 15th Ave., Sterling, $126,000.
Quit claim deeds
Daniel T. Webber to Cattle Dr. Cabin LLC, 405 12th Ave., Rock Falls, and 702 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, $0.
Maia Hiland Farm LLC to Ceres Farms Cropland Holdings LLC, two parcels in Lyndon Township and one parcel, $0.
Kenneth I. Clark to Jason S. Jesudoss, trustee, Hilary F. Jesudoss, trustee, Jesudoss Living Trust and Chasity Clark, 1222 Stern Road, Albany, $0.
Anthony A. Pope to Deanna L. Pope, 26817 Nathan Dr., Rock Falls, $0.
Michelle Luhrsen, also known as Michelle Dewitte, to Daniel Luhrsen, 13607 Prairie Center Road, Morrison, $0.
Daniel Luhrsen to Michelle Luhrsen, also known as Michelle Dewitte, 102 Sunset Lane, Prophetstown, $0.
Kirby Shipma and Karen S. Shipma to Kirby Shipma and Karen S. Shipma, one parcel, $0.
Donna M. McKenna, also known as Donna M. Hayes, to Kenneth L. Hayes, 538 Main St., Erie, $0.
Robert J. Dorman to Trust No. RG13 and Ronald G. Lenhart Trust No. RG13, five
parcels in Clyde Township, $0.
Robert J. Dorman to Keith J. Zoeller, three parcels in Clyde Township, $0. Leopold A. Cuevas to Lara Cuevas Sell Jacob and Kendra Cuevas Sell, 811 E. Second St., Sterling, $0.
Melissa Remour to Michael Vanzuiden, one parcel in Albany Township, $0. Brad Garczynski, Annamaria Lewis, now known as Annamaria Garczynski, to B2A Property 1508 LLC, 1508 Third Ave., Sterling, $0.
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 and pictures to help tell their story. While there were many great stories written, not all will be published.
The 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.
Richard Gerald Geerts Jr.
By Kail Glines
Do you ever wonder what your life would be like if your grandparents raised your parents differently and if that would have had an effect on your life today?
Some things Richard Gerald Geerts Jr. liked were sports, which he didn’t succeed at but set his son up for and now I’m on that same path. Also, his personality was very creative and inspiring to his family and friends, which has made many of their lives better.
Richard Gerald Geerts Jr. is an amazing person because he had a great childhood, he lived a great life, and he died with a family to carry on his legacy. Most of all, he passed on
his creativity, personality and his hobbies to others to bring them to use.
Richard Gerald Geerts Jr.’s childhood began at his birth on Feb. 5, 1960, in Davenport, Iowa. His parents were Richard and Charlotte Geerts and he had a brother named Richard Geerts III. He went to school in Davenport and graduated from Central High School in 1978.
When Richard was in school, one of his friends was Roger Craig, who went on to become an NFL superstar, winning a Super Bowl when he played for the San Francisco 49ers. He was the 49ers’ star running back.
Richard had many accomplishments. He won multiple skeet shooting tournaments as a kid.
A fun fact about Richard’s family is many people would get confused when they met his family because five or six people have the same first and last name including Richard, his brother and his father.
Moving into Richard’s adult life, he was a young man when he married. He was 19 years old. He married Lola Clark right after he graduated from high school. During his marriage, he had his first child Billy Geerts.
Richard was a loyal man and was married only to Lola his whole life.
Richard’s work life was bland. He worked as a manager for an auto manufacturing company for many years until he semiretired for a couple of years. Richard was never in the military.
His life wasn’t that boring because one of his favorite hobbies was collecting.
One of his favorite things to collect was toy cars, which he kept until he gave them to his grandchildren. When he was collecting toy cars, he never let his kids play with them and it made them mad because when they had kids he let them play with the toys.
Another one of his favorite things to collect was unique swords that he gave to his middle child Richard, who still has them today at their old house.
When middle child Richard got together with my mother, he went to his parents’ house and brought us with him to introduce us and the moment Richard Jr. saw us, he never wanted us to leave.
Within 10 years, Richard Jr. had six grandchildren before he died. After his death, there was another grandchild in 2017.
When Richard Jr. was a younger adult, he was an Iowa Hawkeyes fan, but even better, his middle child was one of the best baseball players in the state.
After Richard Jr. semiretired, he started his own business after about a year because he loved cars and started to build them at his new business.
Later in Richard’s life, he moved to LeClaire, Iowa, where his kids grew up the rest of their lives until adulthood. During this time, he had a friend named Mike Hauser who had been his best friend his whole life.
For many years, Richard spent his free time playing with his grandkids. He played with toys, bought them whatever they wanted and in doing this, he upset his kids because he never did this for them. Some advice he gave his kids and younger generations was to take care of your women and work hard under any conditions.
Richard Gerald Geerts Jr.’s life came to an end on Nov. 17, 2015, at 54 years old with three kids and six grandchildren.
Some more things about my grandpa before he died are that he was a very determined collector of swords and toy cars until he gave the toy cars to his grandkids. He loved to watch football and loved that his son
was the same and so am I. His physique was very football-like because he was 6-foot-2 and he was about 250 pounds.
He was obsessed with his grandchildren and gave them everything anytime they wanted it. Even though he didn’t have a very long life compared with others, he still had many lifelong friends that he grew up with and would’ve still been friends with today.
I learned and realized many things about my grandpa’s life before and after I met him. I learned that my grandpa wasn’t a very mean guy like I thought he was. However, I was just looking on the dark side of things when I saw him. I see more about how nice and how creative he was after this paper because having the creativity to start, name and brand your own business is very hard and takes lots of intelligence and creativity.
I also feel closer now that I know more of my family likes sports and that it’s not just me and my dad. Also, a life lesson I learned was to not judge a book by its cover and don’t like or dislike anyone before you learn to know them.
In conclusion, Richard Gerald Geerts Jr. was a great person and king because he had a great childhood, which led to his amazing legacy he left behind. Even his adult life led his children to even better lives and better people.
In Richard’s adult life, he spent time with his grandchildren and was a sports fan his entire life. Through his life and my research, I have learned a lot about him and his life and what it was like for my parents to grow up with him. Since my dad and grandpa both did amazing things that I’ve learned about, I can’t imagine what things they’ve done that I don’t know about.
Morrison Food Pantry celebrates one year in new building
By LEVEDA ASHLIN
Food Pantry president
MORRISON – It doesn’t seem like a year has passed, but on Aug. 29 the Morrison Food Pantry will celebrate its one-year anniversary for food distribution at its new building at 629 E. Lincolnway.
The pantry just had a new sign erected where the old Hilltop Bowling Alley sign used to be. The pantry has rented the back half of the building to The Cage, where baseball players can practice their craft year-round. They have proved to be excellent tenants and we are pleased to help give back to the community in support of our young people.
During the early part of summer, members of the Morrison High School football team and their coach volunteered to help with our food distribution, along with several young ladies from Morrison High School who helped most of the summer. Thank you all for your help. You are greatly appreciated.
We would like to recognize several organizations that actively support us each month. The Rotary Club supplies us with help in unloading our monthly River Bend Food Bank truck order, and in July, the club presented us with a $500 check as part of its regional fight against hunger.
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church and The Lions Club bring in donations of personal care items, which they collect from their members each month, supplying much-needed and appreciated items for our clients.
We also want to thank all the people who have individually donated either food or personal care items. Thank you for caring. We’ve had donations of fresh eggs, produce and other food items, which is a great help.
In July, we posted an appeal on Facebook for personal care items. The Community State Bank volunteered to act as the collection point for personal care items donated by the Morrison community and delivered 117 pounds of items Aug. 1.
Many thanks to the community for your donations and to Community State Bank for collecting and delivering the items.
Kevin Kuehl donated insulation for our cooling room remodel and four heavy-duty shelving units. Thanks Kevin.
Our new secure website – morrisonfoodpantry.org – has been moved to Stahr Media LLC’s platform out of Rock Falls and is updated and operational. Our phone number is 815-4412733. Our email is morrisonfoodpantry@gmail.com.
We may not always be able to answer the phone right away but will
check each day for messages. I would like to thank Kathy Schmidt for her assistance in moving the website from MIT to Stahr Media. Kathy worked on setting up the original website and was gracious enough to do our updates for us before our recent website move.
As a reminder, pantry clients must sign up for our services and meet the income criteria established by the Illinois Department of Human Services before they are eligible to receive food and other items once a month. We have the sign-up sheet online along with information about the pantry and the income eligibility list.
Our personal care list also is on the website should you wish to donate items. We prefer the smaller sizes of laundry and dish soap so we can give them out to a larger number of families. Dollar Tree and Dollar General usually have a good selection of these items.
Each month we have more requests than we have supplies. We are one of the few area food pantries that give out personal care items such as toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, soap, shampoo and conditioner, laundry and dish soap, household cleaning supplies, deodorant, ladies personal hygiene products, disposable razors, etc.
Because these items are donated, we may not always have every item in stock each week.
I would like to thank the Morrison community for your support of the pantry. Without it, we could not stay open. As many of you know, we do not receive any tax money from the city,
to keep us afloat. We, along with other pantries, are concerned about the reduced donations of food items to our suppliers, River Bend Food Bank and Sauk Valley Food Bank, this past year.
The food banks’ cost of procuring nondonated items also has risen, which will impact our bottom line. Please keep us in mind as you look at ways to help your community and to help ease food insecurity. We are all in this together.
Our newly elected board of directors and officers for fiscal 2024-25 are Sheila Sonberg; Rick Smith; Paul Vandervinne; Randy Kuehl; Rick Deter, treasurer; Cal Vandermyde, secretary; Carole Patton, vice president; Kathy Vandervinne; Leveda Ashlin, president. Director Debra Kuehl made a decision to step down from the board and we commend her for her years of service.
Kuehl still is very active as a volunteer and our Facebook coordinator.
We have welcomed Sonberg as a newly elected director.
county, state or federal governments.
We rely on the public’s generosity
In closing, I would like to say a big thank you to volunteers Pat Popkin, Rick Barr, Richard Swanson and Len Ashlin and also to our board of directors for their dedication to the pantry. You truly are the best.
Morrison
Photo provided by Morrison Food Pantry
The new sign for the Morrison Food Pantry has been erected along Route 30.
TLP transitions to fall events
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MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse has bid farewell to its summer season, but the excitement doesn’t end there.
The playhouse is offering events in autumn and winter that cater to longtime patrons, young families and new audiences.
The playhouse held its annual gala Aug. 24 and the closing performance of “Jekyll & Hyde” was Aug. 25.
For the upcoming season, Timber Lake Playhouse will showcase “Church Basement Ladies - A Second Helping” on Sept. 6-15. The sequel to the 2023 September hit will feature returning cast members and choreographer-turned-director Dawn Trautman.
For young families, TLP is offering special movie nights including “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” on Aug. 31, “Halloweentown” on Oct. 19 and “The Polar Express” on Dec. 21. Tickets for these family films are priced at $5 for youths and $10 for adults.
New to the playhouse this year are music events such as The Chicago Experience, a Chicago tribute, on Sept. 28 and Are You Ready For It?, a Taylor
Swift experience, on Nov. 2. Returning fan favorites include Simply Elton and Simply Billy, a musical tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel featuring Brian Harris and the Mad Hatters Band; the ever-popular Heartache Tonight, an Eagles tribute; and Elvis Through the Years with the dynamic father-son duo John and Jonathan Lyons.
All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 ($25 for TLP subscribers).
Shades of Hunks, featuring a world-renowned male dance group, offers an unforgettable girls night out at Timber Lake Playhouse on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event kicks off at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. Note that this event is for those ages 18 and older.
Other notable events include Oktoberfest featuring Brewfest on Oct. 12 –it offers family fun and craft beer tastings – a Trick or Treat Trail at the theater coinciding with “Halloweentown” on Oct. 19 and the annual showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 26.
For the full schedule for Timber Lake Playhouse or to buy tickets, go to timberlakeplayhouse.org. Tickets also can be bought by calling the box office at 815-244-2035 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and until intermission on show days.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Boys golf
Fulton 151, East Dubuque 177: Fulton’s Zach Winkel earned medalist honors with a 36 on Aug. 22 at Lacoma Golf Course in the dual win. Owen Van Zuiden (37), Jacob Voss (39) and Braeden Brennan (39) also shot better than 40.
Rock Falls 175, Erie-Prophetstown 181: Freshman Lucas Porter earned medalist honors for Rock Falls with an even 36 at Deer Valley. Connor Porter (43), Carter Hunter (45) and Logan Williamson (51) also scored for the Rockets (4-0). Blake Geuns’ 41 led E-P, followed by Caden VanHorn (42), Gavin VanDyke (45) and Sawyer Copeland (53).
Fulton 156, Warren 200: Fulton’s Owen Van Zuiden earned medalist honors with a 1-over 36 at Coach’s Golf & Grill in Lena to help the Steamers to a dual win. Also scoring for Fulton were Zach Winkel (39), Dawson Price (40) and Jacob Voss (41).
Fulton takes first at Eastland Invite: At Lake Carroll Golf Course on Aug. 17, Fulton’s Owen Van Zuiden was the medalist with a 71 and teammate Jacob Voss’ 76 was good for runner-up as the Steamers tallied a 306 to place first
among eight teams. Zach Winkel (79) and Braeden Brennan (80) also scored for Fulton. River Ridge (329) took second, followed by Eastland (347), Winnebago (380), Lena-Pearl City (384), Galena (392), Amboy (393) and Warren (417). Scoring for Eastland were Braden Anderson (79), Cam Huber (82), Harper Kiem (87) and Cooper Dollinger (99). Amboy was led by Carson Barlow’s 88.
Oregon triangular: Oregon shot a 175 to edge Erie-Prophetstown (186) and Indian Creek (237) on Aug. 19 at Silver Ridge Golf Course. Oregon’s Jackson Messenger shot a 40 to earn medalist honors. Teammate Nole Campos (43) tied E-P’s Blake Geuns. Brogan Wilkinson (47) and Landon Anderson (45) also scored for Oregon. Dane Ryan (45), Caden VanHorn (47) and Gavin VanDyke (51) scored for E-P.
Fulton 151, River Ridge 163: Owen Van Zuiden and Zach Winkel each shot 36s to earn co-medalist honors for the Steamers in the dual win. Jacob Voss (37) was runner-up and Braeden Brennan shot a 42.
See ROUNDUP, page 17
BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF PREVIEWS
Boys Erie-Prophetstown
Coach: Tom Rickels (10th season)
Top returners: Caden VanHorn, sr.; Blake Geuns, sr.; Zach Murphy, sr.; Sawyer Copeland, so.; Dane Ryan, so.
Key newcomer: Gavin VanDyke, fr. Worth noting: E-P was seventh as a team at the regional last season.
VanHorn advanced to the sectional.
“I feel like we have a good chance of competing this year, more so than in the past couple of years,” Rickels said. “Caden and Blake should provide good senior leadership to the young group of golfers below them. My goal is to finish in the top half of the Three Rivers Conference.”
Fulton
Coach: Mitch Van Zuiden (4th season)
Top returners: Evan Piercy, sr.; Zach Winkel, sr.; Jacob Voss, jr.; Dawson Price, jr.; Chase Dykstra, jr.; Owen Van Zuiden, jr.
Erie-Prophetstown’s Blake Geuns watches his drive during a meet Aug. 19 at Silver Ridge Golf Course in Oregon.
Returning state qualifiers: Piercy, Price, Van Zuiden, Voss, Winkel
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Girls golf
Key newcomer: Braeden Brennan, sr.
Worth noting: Fulton placed ninth at state as a team last year.
“With five kids that have played in the state tournament last year, expectations
E-P 205, Oregon 209: E-P’s Lillian McWilliams shot a 44 to earn medalist honors at Silver Ridge. Oregon’s Aniyah Sarver (45) was runner-up. Also scoring for E-P were Isabella Johnston (50), Michelle Naftzger (51) and Taylor Richmond (60).
are high,” coach Van Zuiden said. “The kids have played a lot of golf this offseason and are looking to build on last year’s success qualifying for the IHSA state tournament. It hurts when you lose a great senior leader in Brady Read, but
Oregon’s Sarah Eckardt and Hailey-Jane Becker shot 50s and Toni Withers carded a 64.
the kids are determined to get back to state again this year. The challenge could be making sure they don’t look too far ahead. Nothing is a guarantee, so keeping them present is our main focus this year.”
Girls
Erie-Prophetstown
Coach: Brad Tichler (3rd season)
Top returners: Lillian McWilliams, sr.; Izzy Johnston, jr.; Michelle Naftzger, jr.
Key newcomers: Sonja Huffstutler, sr.; Ava Grawe, jr.; Taylor Richmond, jr.; Sarah Carlson, so.
Worth noting: E-P placed sixth in the regional as Naftzger, Johnston and McWilliams advanced to the sectional. The team lost three seniors, but Tichler is excited to see the results of offseason practice. “We have talked during the summer and our goals are to compete at our conference meet and try to advance as a team out of regionals,” he said.
– Drake Lansman
E-P 193, Rock Island 206: E-P’s Isabella Johnston earned medalist honors with a 40 at Saukie Golf Course in the road dual win. Michelle Naftzger (49) and Lillian McWilliams (50) also scored for the Panthers. Sonja Huffstutler and Taylor Richmond each shot 54s.
We Support Our Local Schools!
GO STEAMERS AND KNIGHTS!
Earleen Hinton
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
Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton
Tampico First
United Methodist Church
Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302
The Mulkins Family to perform Sept. 1 at Spring Valley Reformed Church
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FULTON – The Mulkins Family will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, on the outdoor stage at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road.
An evening of praise and worship is planned and a freewill offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.
“We will be ending the season strong by serving root beer floats at the end of the concert,” MiKayla Medendorp said. “The Mulkins Family exists to glorify God through their music and evangelism. As a young family, they continue to develop their instrument skills and singing harmony to deliver a fun, uplifting and God-honoring gospel concert. People leave their concerts feeling encouraged and inspired. Their music style is Southern and bluegrass gospel.”
The Mulkins Family consists of Rick and Cindy Mulkins and their nine children in order of age: Ruby, Isaac, Noah, Grace, Hazel, Jacob, Caleb, Ezra and Esther.
“Currently, five out of their nine children sing and play instruments. When Rick gets asked why he doesn’t
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Trustee deeds
Calvin Dale Falk Trust to CMDF Land Trust, two parcels in Erie Township and one parcel in Portland Township, $0. Deeds
Sharon McKenna, trustee, McKenna Family Trust and James J. McKenna, trustee, to Terra Dempsey, trustee, Tracey Laws, trustee, and James J. McKenna Trust, one parcel in Hopkins Township and 2300 Deets Road, Sterling, $0.
George E. Holy Estate, Zach Holy, Christopher Holy and Whiteside County
The Mulkins Family exists to glorify God through their music and evangelism. As a young family, they continue to develop their instrument skills and singing harmony to deliver a fun, uplifting and God-honoring gospel concert. People leave their concerts feeling encouraged and inspired.”
MiKayla Medendorp, Spring Valley Reformed Church
sing with the family, he smiles and jokingly replies, ‘I can’t carry a tune. The only thing I can carry is the sound equipment into the church,’ ” Medendorp said. “Even though Rick doesn’t sing, he still plays an integral role in their music ministry as he interweaves the Gospel and heartfelt testimonies and stories of God’s grace and goodness between songs.”
sheriff to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 405 Broadway Ave., Sterling, $0. Roger J. Petitgoue and Evelyn E. Petitgoue to Roger J. Petitgoue Family Trust, Evelyn E. Petitgoue Family Trust and Evelyn E. Petitgoue, trustee, 1308 Fisher St., Sterling, $0. Heirship
Hilary F. Jesudoss to Shelley J. Clark Estate, 1222 Stern Road, Albany, $0. Kelly E. Meyer and Linda K. Day Estate to Kelly E. Meyer, Shannon D. Day, Shasta K. Day and Todd D. Day Estate, 1013 10th Ave., Rock Falls, $0.
Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office
Photo provided by MiKayla Medendorp
The Mulkins Family will perform Sept.1 at Spring Valley Reformed Church.
AND SERVICE
Drs.
Qualifications.
TITION 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.
Dated: August 16, 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
August 27, 2024
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: August 16, 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
August 27, 2024
ERIE COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT #1 ARCHITECT / ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
elementary school and design work for the area to be used thereafter. Further information relating to the project is available at the District Office, 520 5th Avenue, Erie, IL 61250. All firms submitting proposals should have a strong background working with public school districts in Illinois. All proposals must be submitted no later than Wednesday September 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m to: Erie Community Unit School District Attn: Superintendent Chuck Milem 520 5th Avenue, Erie, IL 61250 cmilem@ecusd.info
A copy of the formal request for proposal qualifications document is available by contacting the District, at the address or email set forth below. Selection of the Professional will be based upon evaluating responses received within the criteria included in the Formal Request for Qualifications Proposal and in compliance with applicable law. The District reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, where considered in the best interests of the District.
IN THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COURT OF HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
GENERAL DIVISION STATE OF ILLINOIS ) )SS. COUNTY OF HENRY ) 90TX15
DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE
Riverdale School Board Petitions
Available
Nominating petitions for the April 1, 2025, School Board Election for Riverdale Community Unit School District #100 are available for circulation Forms may be picked up at the Rock Island County Office Building, 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, on business days between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
August 27, 2024 CHILD.
Interested parties should submit two (2) hard copies OR an electronic copy of the Response to Request for Qualifications.
District Staff can be reached at 309659-2239 should you require additional information Erie Community Unit School District #1 Erie, IL
August 27, 2024
IN RE: BIG SLOUGH SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS
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 5, 2024
township Based on existing Board membership, members may be elected as follows: (2) Coe; (1) Hampton; (3) Canoe Creek, Cordova, Port Byron, Zuma To qualify for School Board membership, an individual must be, as of the date of election: United States citizen, resident of the State of Illinois and the School District for at least one year preceding election, at least 18 years of age, registered voter, and not a school trustee
OF
TOWNSHIP
The Erie Community Unit School District #1 (“District”) is soliciting proposals (request for qualificat ions) from architectural and/or engineering firms for a project involving demolition of the former elementary school and design work for the area to be used thereafter. Further information relating to the project is available at the District Office, 520 5th Avenue, Erie, IL 61250. All firms submitting proposals should have a strong background working with public school districts in Illinois. All proposals must be submitted no later than Wednesday September 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m to: Erie Community Unit School District Attn: Superintendent Chuck Milem 520 5th Avenue, Erie, IL 61250 cmilem@ecusd.info
TERILYN A. MOTLEY
Clerk of the Circuit Court Henry County, Illinois
Ex officio clerk of said drainage district
August 20 & 27, 2024
A School Board candidate's petition must be filed in the same office no earlier than 8:00 a.m., November 12, 2024, and no later than 5:00 p.m., November 18, 2024.
A copy of the formal request for proposal qualifications document is available by contacting the District, at the address or email set forth below. Selection of the Professional will be based upon evaluating responses received within the criteria included in the Formal Request for Qualifications Proposal and in compliance with applicable law. The District reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, where considered in the best interests of the District.
99,875.25
Balance 4/30/2024 $ 99,606.46
TOWNSHIP SALARIES: Less than $25,000 – Chris Breitbach, Bill Jacobs, Myron Hofmeister, Mike Lawrence, Mike Olinger. $25,000$49,999.99 – Gabe Olinger.
CEMETERY
Beginning Balance 5/1/2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of September 2024, 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.
The following is a statement by Myron Hofmeister, Prophetstown Township Supervisor, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, of the amount of public funds received and expended during the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2024. I, Myron Hofmeister, doth depose and say that the following statement is a correct statement of the amount of public funds on hand at the commencement of the fiscal year above stated, the amount expended and purpose for which expended as set forth in said statement for the fiscal year.
Riverdale School Board Petitions Available Nominating petitions for the April 1, 2025, School Board Election for Riverdale Community Unit School District #100 are available for circulation Forms may be picked up at the Rock Island County Office Building, 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, on business days between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
531.55
1,200.00
141,474.76
Ending Balance 4/30/2024
Dated: August 5, 2024
TOWNSHIP EXPENDITURES: Over $2,500 – Hartford Insurance
$23,585.00, Melody VonHolten $12,010.38, Payroll Tax $14,686.23. All other expenditures less than $2,500 - $49,593.64.
District Staff can be reached at 309659-2239 should you require additional information Erie Community Unit School District #1 Erie, IL
$ 715,745.55
August 27, 2024
Taxes $ 54,383.76
27,682.36 Other Revenue (Plots, Urns, etc.) $ 39,772.50
121,838.62
$ 77,640.13
Ending Balance 4/30/2024 $ 759,944.04
Balance 5/1/2023
ROAD & BRIDGE
Beginning Balance 5/1/2023
Interested parties should submit two (2) hard copies OR an electronic copy of the Response to Request for Qualifications. A copy of the formal request for proposal qualifications document is available by contacting the District, at the address or email set forth below. Selection of the Professional will be based upon evaluating responses received within the criteria included in the Formal Request for Qualifications Proposal and in compliance with applicable law. The District reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, where considered in the best interests of the District.
CEMETERY SALARIES: Less than $25,000 – David Anderson, James Dennis, Scott Gluff, Derek Naftzger, John Richmond. CEMETERY EXPENDITURES: Birkey’s $4,944.45, SAW $2,500.00, Selmi’s $7,977.20. All other expenditures less than $2,500$62,218.48. GENERAL ASSISTANCE
GENERAL ASSSITANCE EXPENDITURES: All expenditures less than $2,500 - $395.00.
District Staff can be reached at 309tion
$ 61,474.18
ROAD & BRIDGE SALARIES: Less than $25,000 – Jaesan Gaylord, Scott Gluff, Jay Linden, Gabe Olinger, Gavin Olinger.
TERILYN A. MOTLEY
ROAD & BRIDGE EXPENDITURES: Best Holdings $9,960.00, Gibson Oil $6,285.30, Whiteside Highway Dept. $7,128.96, Stichter Construction $25,880.00, Payroll Taxes $3,873.66. All other
expenditures less than $2,500 - $22,371.64.
ROAD TAX
Beginning Balance 5/1/2023
Clerk of the Circuit Court Henry County, Illinois Ex officio clerk of said drainage district August 20 & 27, 2024
A School Board candidate's petition must be filed in the same office no earlier than 8:00 a.m., November 12, 2024, and no later than 5:00 p.m., November 18, 2024.
365,332.81
77,594.27
1,282.16 Total Revenue
78,876.43 Expenditures $ 31,635.28
Ending Balance 4/30/2024
SPECIAL BRIDGE
$ 412,573.96
ROAD TAX SALARIES: $25,000-$49,999.00 – Gabe Olinger. ROAD TAX EXPENDITURES: All other expenditures less than $2,500.00 - $1,635.28.
SPECIAL BRIDGE EXPENDITURES: All other expenditures less than $2,500 - $726.00. MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
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 3rd day of September 2024, 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 5, 2024 TERILYN A. MOTLEY
Candidates' names will appear on the election ballot in the order in which their nominating papers are received at the Rock Island County Office Building. Four seats on the seven-membe r Board of Education will be filled at the election, serving four-year terms Membership on the Board of Education is restricted to a maximum of (3) members from any congressional township Based on existing Board membership, members may be elected as follows: (2) Coe; (1) Hampton; (3) Canoe Creek, Cordova, Port Byron, Zuma To qualify for School Board membership, an individual must be, as of the date of
Candidates' names will appear on the election ballot in the order in which their nominating papers are received at the Rock Island County Office Building. Four seats on the seven-membe r Board of Education will be filled at the election, serving four-year terms Membership on the Board of Education is restricted to a maximum of (3) members from any congressional township Based on existing Board membership, members may be elected as follows: (2) Coe; (1) Hampton; (3) Canoe Creek, Cordova, Port Byron, Zuma To qualify for School Board membership, an individual must be, as of the date of election: United States citizen, resident of the State of Illinois and the School District for at least one year preceding election, at least 18 years of age, registered voter, and not a school trustee
August 27, 2024
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 SUBDISTRICT NO. 1 OF SAID CENTRAL SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of September 2024, 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 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.
DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of September 2024, 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 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 5, 2024
TERILYN A. MOTLEY Clerk of the Circuit Court Henry County, Illinois Ex officio clerk of said drainage district August 20 & 27, 2024
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 5,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOISCHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. DEBRA J. SMITH; AMANDA J. STEVENS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.
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Case No.: 2024FC75
Property Address: 600 17th Ave, Fulton, IL 61252
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOTS 1 AND 4 IN BLOCK 7 OF BLAKES' ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FULTON, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 14, 1856 IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 45.
Commonly known as: 600 17th Ave, Fulton, IL 61252
Names of the titleholders of record: DEBRA J SMITH; AMANDA J. STEVENS
Date of the Mortgage: April 27, 2022.
Name or names of the mortgagors: DEBRA J. SMITH; AMANDA J. STEVENS
Name of the mortgagee: Lower, LLC dba Homeside Financial
Date and place of recording: April 28, 2022; Office of the Recorder of the Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois. Identification of recording: Document No. 2022-02567. NOW THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before September 19, 2024, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.
E-filing is now mandatory with limited exceptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers .htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http:// illinoiscourts.gov/self-help or talk with your local circuit clerk's office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinois legalaid.org. For information about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid.org You can also ask your local circuit clerk's office for a fee waiver application.
PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF?S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTIN G TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE
_s/ David Reyes, Esq.__ David Reyes, Esq. Counsel of Record for Plaint iff ARDC # 6340981
August 20, 27, September 3, 2024
INVITATION FOR BIDS
The City of Morrison will receive bids for a water system improvements contract until 11 o'clock A.M. on the 12th day of September, 2024 at the Odell Public Library, located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and r ead aloud. The proposed work for which the City of Morrison is soliciting bids includes the construction of approximately 1,479 feet of watermain and 703 feet of water service lines complete with appurtenances and surface restoration work.
The contract documents, including Drawings and Specifications, and form of contract and bonds for performance and payment, are on file at the office of the City Clerk, 200 W Main Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 and at the office of the ENGINEER, Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc., 809 E 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021. Copies of the Contract Documents, including Project Manual and the Construction Drawings, shall be obtained electronically in PDF format from the Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. website at www.willetthofmann.com Contractors shall click on “Bid Login” on the homepage of the website and follow the instructions. The eBidDoc# is 9278616.
A certified check or bank draft on a responsible solvent bank, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder on an acceptable surety company, payable to City of Morrison, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds each for 100% of the awarded contract price. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of City of Morrison for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving bids. This project will be subject to regulations contained in the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS130) and Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570) and the Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the construction documents must be paid on this project and that the contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
The City of Morrison is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Morrison does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.
The City of Morrison, Illinois reserves the right to reject any non-responsive bid and/or non-responsible bid. Bids may be held by the City of Morrison, Illinois for a period not to excee d sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the Contract. All work shall be substantially complete within 90 calendar days and final completion shall be within 120 calendar days from the execution of the Notice to Proceed.
BY ORDER OF
CITY OF MORRISON, ILLINOIS
By: Brian Melton,
City Administrator
DATE: August 27, 2024
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