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Summer Concert Series ends, gratitude expressed

By MIKE CHASTAIN Summer Concert Series coordinator, Winning Wheels

As the 2023 Summer Concert Series comes to an end, on behalf of Winning Wheels, I would like to express sincere gratitude by saying thank you to the following area businesses/organizations, vendors and the city of Prophetstown.

Businesses/organizations: Farmer’s National Bank, Prophetstown; Prophet Mini Mart, Prophetstown; Hartig Drug, Prophetstown; Shaw’s Market Place, Prophetstown; American Gear, Prophetstown; Genesis III, Prophetstown; Erie

TAMPICO BRIEFS

TACB is getting a new roof, donations still needed

K&H Roofing started working on the Tampico Area Community Building (TACB) to tear off a 30-year-old roof and install a new roof. Total cost will be more than $17,000 including new commercial gutters.

Over the past year TACB has been saving money to pay for the new roof and gutter. Monetary donations are still needed as the TACB is not supported by taxes, only

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Prophet Hills Golf Day fundraiser is Sept. 23

Team up for Golf Day on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Prophet Hills Country Club, 4319 Bishop Road in Prophetstown. The annual golf outing fundraiser will start at 9 a.m. Cost is $200 per four-person team and a light lunch will be provided. There will be games, music and food. The club is raising funds for a new tractor. Sign up at the clubhouse or call 815-5375226.

BBQ Cook-Off on Sept. 23 at Prophet Hills

Prophet Hills Country Club in Prophetstown will host an inaugural BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday, Sept. 23. Contestants will be judged on presentation, taste and texture. Competitors must bring their own meat to smoke and cook. There will be three open categories: brisket, whole chicken and ribs. The meat must be cooked on-site and boxes must be turned in by 2:30 p.m. The winner of each category will win $150. The grand champion (participating in all three categories) will win $300. Call the clubhouse at 815-537-5226 or 815-631-6018 for

Foods International, Erie; Hanford Insurance, Prophetstown; 1st Gateway Credit Union, Prophetstown; Semper Fi Slots, Prophetstown; Turnroth’s Sigh Co., Rock Falls; The Moore Foundation; Maes Collision Repair, Prophetstown; Gibson Oil, Lyndon; Rock Valley Therapy, Prophetstown; and the city of Prophetstown, City Works Department and City Council.

Food vendors: Cragel’s, Prophetstown; GG’s Ice Cream, Dixon; Main Squeeze, Rock Falls; and OORAH BBQ, Prophetstown.

Your continued support of the Summer Concert Series through donations

and/or services provided allows us the opportunity to annually host this much anticipated community event and provide quality entertainment while using one of our city’s greatest resources in the Veteran’s Memorial Park at Eclipse Square. Last but not least, thank you to the residents of Prophetstown and surrounding communities for coming out each week to enjoy great music and fellowship with everyone who attends the concerts.

Winning Wheels is proud to be part of such an event that promotes the unity of our great community.

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Please send your donation to TACB Treasurer Joan Johnson, 1720 Matznick Road, Tampico, IL 61283. Make checks payable to TACB.

RNA Difference Maker Fundraiser is Thursday

Denise Brooks is planning a Royal Neighbors of America (RNA) Difference Maker Fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday,

Sept. 21, for the Tampico Area Community Building roof fund.

This is an RNA Difference Fundraiser fall luncheon. Music will be provided by Karaoke with C.J. Jammers. There also will be bingo, a silent auction, bake sale and a 50/50 drawing at the TACB, 106 W. Market St. in Tampico. Tickets are $10 each, which provides you with a wonderful meal with entertainment and a chance to bid on items you maybe interested in buying.

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Prophetstown Proud to host Ladies Night Out

Fall is here and EnvyBoutique, Blooms-ALatte, Jenna Scrifres Handmade Jewelry, Hearts Desire DIY Studio and more have teamed up to put together a fun night of shopping from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. Grab the girls and hit the downtown streets of Prophetstown on Ladies Night Out and shop for gorgeous fall clothing, home decor, handmade jewelry and more. There also will be store specials, gifts, giveaways and lots of fun.

Energy issues to be topic at Whiteside Forum on Sept. 24 in Morrison

The Whiteside Forum will begin its 2023-24 season with Wolf Koch speaking to Energy Today 2023 – Facts & Fiction at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library in Morrison, 307 S. Madison St. There is no charge to attend.

The presentation will focus on today’s issues with transportation fuels usage,

pricing and outlook, covering changing mandates, materials compatibility problems with biofuels and review the ever-changing landscape of electric alternatives.

According to a news release, Koch has been providing presentations and seminars on energy topics for more than two decades.

“His experience in the energy industries spans more than 45 years, starting with petrochemicals process development, moving to corporate strategic planning at a major oil company, managing process development and strategic planning for alternative fuels, including processes for generating liquids from coal and natural gas. Dr. Koch founded Technology Resources International, Inc. in 1995,” the release said.

For more information about the Whiteside Forum, contact Marc Adami by email at marcadami53@gmail.com or text 815-7185347 or find Whiteside Forum on Facebook.

Reunion is Sept. 24 in Cordova

The Cordova High School alumni will be holding a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 24, at the civic center in Cordova at 1 p.m.   For more information, contact Ida Kerr at 309-235-7684 or gnikerr@yahoo.com.

Council debates intersection upgrade options

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – The Morrison City Council on Sept. 11 began discussions about how the city should upgrade the Genesee Street/Route 30 intersection and whether it should include stoplight removal, turning two blocks of North Genesee Street into one-ways or possibly closing the 200 block of North Genesee.

The possible closure of the 200 block surfaced during the public comment period at the past couple of City Council meetings, leading to the Sept. 11 council discussion that included individual comments from each council member at the request of Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde about what should happen at the intersection.

Vandermyde is an elder, treasurer and organist at First Presbyterian Church, which sits on the northeast corner of the intersection.

“I spend a lot of time in that building. I’m sick and tired of hearing large and small trucks idling and motorcycles revving at a stoplight that does nothing but impede traffic flow,” he said. “The church is the only active business or organization on that corner.”

The intersection’s sidewalks are crumbling, curbs are limited or nonexistent and catch basins in need of repair are causing stormwater to collect on the street, according to city documents.

The stoplights were put in place by the Illinois Department of Transportation sometime in the 1970s. The last work on the intersection’s stoplights was done in 1985 and it is the city’s responsibility to maintain them. Because of the age of the signals, the cost of maintenance and poor signal timing, the council has talked about what could be done at the intersection.

IDOT has no plan of action to upgrade the intersection, according to city documents. The stoplight and infrastructure work are linked to each other because although they are separate projects, it makes sense to address the stoplights if other work will be done there, council members said.

Options the city is considering include doing nothing and imploring IDOT to improve the intersection and Route 30 throughout the city; having the city complete work at the intersection to include limited sidewalk repairs, catch basin work and painting signal poles; or having the city do extensive sidewalk, curb and stormwater drainage work and paint poles. In this scenario, the city could decide whether to replace the intersection’s traffic signals or possibly remove them.

If the stoplights are removed, IDOT

will not allow motorists to turn from Genesee onto the highway or cross Route 30 because of a poor line of sight. That will leave a few choices for the council to make. One option would be to make the 200 block of Genesee a southbound one-way street from Route 30 to Main Street and make the 300 block of Genesee a northbound one-way street from Route 30 to Knox Street. That would prevent motorists from turning east or west onto Route 30 or crossing the intersection.

Another option is to close the 200 block of North Genesee to traffic and make Genesee north of Route 30 a oneway street to Knox Street or as far north as High Street near Northside Elementary School. The 200 block of Genesee Street possibly could be developed into a park or a place for downtown events.

The city early last month received five pages with the names of petitioners against the street’s closure, city officials said.

Agreeing with Vandermyde, City Administrator Brian Melton and Police Chief Pedro Valladares both said they support removal of the stoplight, with Melton calling the intersection “junk.” Valladares said removing the light would move traffic along Route 30 more efficiently and would eliminate vehicles from stopping and thus causing traffic backups and potential rear-end collisions.

However, not all council members agreed with their line of thought.

“I understand the pros and cons of this proposal,” City Council member Sidonna Mahaffey said. “I do think that we need to be very careful about making it about the city of Morrison and not simply the Presbyterian Church because that’s the feedback from the community. Although my personal opinion is that it is a landmark and as a city we have some responsibility to pre-

serve that landmark. That being said, people on both sides of the fence point out very good issues. I do have concerns about thoroughfares and access of walkways as well as drivablity.”

She expressed concerns about closing a block of street that leads into the downtown area and carries drivers from Route 30 to one of the city’s four railroad crossings.

Council member Gregory Kruse advocated for work to drain water that collects in the intersection in front of the church.

Council members Harvey Zuidema and Matthew Tichler joined with city officials in agreeing the stoplight should be removed.

Council member Todd Schlegel said he feared removing the light or touching the intersection before the state gives approval could cause IDOT to become heavier handed in the work going on there.

Council member Vernon Tervelt advocated for removing the lights, putting in a pedestrian crosswalk and stop signs, repairing the intersection and allowing vehicles to make right turns onto Route 30 from Genesee, something Melton said the state would not agree to do.

“We need to take the lights out,” Zuidema said, adding they are obsolete and pathetic. “Whatever we have to do after that, I’m not sure, but if we have to close block 200, I am for it.”

Council member Kevin Bruckner Jr. said the sidewalks, curbs and catch basins all need to be improved. He said putting in a pedestrian light would be beneficial.

“The intersection needs attention, that’s for sure,” he said.

Council member Josh West said the intersection needs to be repaired, but he would rather the light be replaced. He said the extra cost would be worth it because residents have been signing

petitions about the issue.

That led council members to wonder aloud whether the petitioners were against removing the light or closing the 200 block of North Genesee Street.

A 2015 estimate to replace the traffic signals came in at $167,000; removal would cost $10,000, according to an updated estimate from June. Sidewalk, curb and catch basin improvements would cost an estimated $45,000, according to the June estimate.

The council took no action. Mahaffey said she would like the city to host a public forum to get residents’ input.

In other action, the council approved:

• A street closure request for Fall Fest on Oct. 28.

• A parade permit for the Oct. 28 Halloween Parade.

• A parade permit for Morrison High School’s Homecoming Parade on Sept. 29.

• A memorandum of understanding with the Blackhawk Hills Regional Council for participation in the Northwest Illinois Capital Improvement Program.

• A quote for an audio video connection (audio/video system) at a cost of $17,351.69.

• A proposal for professional services from Willett Hofmann for the Maple Avenue and Elm Street water main loop at a cost not to exceed $6,000.

• A proposal for professional services from Fehr Graham for the sanitary sewer rehabilitation project at a cost of $219,000.

• Awarding a bid for a hydrant/catch basin project to Porter Bros. in Rock Falls for $222,678.

• Revised pay request No. 1 for the Illinois 78 Watermain Project to Fischer Excavating for $52,443.09.

• Pay request No. 2 for the Illinois 78 Watermain Project to Fischer Excavating for $345,504.

Charlene Bielema

A vehicle crosses the intersection of North Genesee Street and U.S. 30 in Morrison on Aug. 15. The Morrison City Council is discussing whether to remove traffic lights at the intersection, which would require changes to traffic flow on Genesee Street.

OBITUARIES

ARLENE M. DAMHOFF

Born: September 5, 1930 in Newton Twp, IL

Died: September 10, 2023 in Morrison, IL

Arlene Mae Damhoff, 93, of Erie, IL, died

Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Resthave Home of Whiteside County in Morrison, IL. Services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, September 15, 2023 at Newton Zion Reformed Church, 10465 Frog Pond Rd, Erie, with Mr. Ken Renkes officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. Memorials may be made to Newton Zion Reformed Church.

Arlene was born on September 5, 1930 in Newton Township, IL, to Charles and Margaret (Heun) VanOosten. She married Jacob “Jake” Arthur Damhoff on October 21, 1957, at Newton Zion Reformed Church, rural Erie. Arlene was a very devoted wife and mother

JUDY SCHALLER

Born: September 19, 1938 in Morrison, IL

Died: September 12, 2023 in Sterling, IL

JUDY SCHALLER, 84, of Fenton, IL passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Jeff Coester of First Congregational Church in Sterling. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Friday, September 15, 2023 at the funeral home. Interment will be at Fenton Cemetery in Fenton, IL. A memorial to Speak Out Against Suicide has been established in honor of Jobe House, her grandson. Judith Marie was born on September 19, 1938 in rural Morrison, IL to Kenneth and Marjorie (Glazier) Jensen. She was educated in many area schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1956. Judy married Bill Schaller in Fenton, IL on July 1, 1960 –having just celebrated 63 years of marriage. She had worked at Paddock Cleaners in Morrison, and did babysitting, but her main vocation was being a homemaker. She taught Sunday School and for several years she

and always kept a clean and tidy home. After the girls were older, she went on to work in the Portland School and Erie High School cafeterias.

She was a longtime member of Newton Zion Reformed Church. Arlene enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, and various games. Her greatest love was spending time with her family. They meant everything to her, and she was always there for them.

Arlene is survived by her daughters, Diane (Breck) Dykema, Morrison, Linda (Gene) Wancket, Erie, Sharon (Bob) James, Geneseo, Karen (Kevin) Bos, Geneseo, Debra (Mark) Schmitt, Sterling; grandchildren, Rebecca Dykema, Andrea (Tom) Walsh, Amber (Curt) Boelens, Aaron Bos, Heather (Chris) Miller, Chris (Niki) James, Madison Schmitt; great-grandchildren, Joe Walsh, Abigail Walsh, Jade Boelens, Sawyer Boelens, Alicia James; sisters-in-law, Marilyn VanOosten, Nelta Jean Gerlach, and Joan (Art) Weaver. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jake; and a brother, Harold VanOosten. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com.

coordinated the Blood Drive at the Fenton United Methodist Church, where she was a member. The job Judy cherished the most, after raising her children, was being the custodian at the Fenton Elementary School from 1973 until it’s closing in 2001. Judy was an avid sports fan, especially the Cubs, Bears and Fighting Illini. She enjoyed baking and was an excellent cook, sharing many of her goodies with family and friends. Judy enjoyed her “gravel travels”, flowers, camping, bowling, playing cards and hosting her coffee drinkers every week. Most importantly, Judy loved her family; they were her pride and joy. She would attend all the events her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were involved in.

Judy is survived by and will be greatly missed by her husband, Bill; children Mary (Brian) Oostenryk, Randy (Rita) Schaller, Cathy (Dan) Hawkins, and Dawn (Darin) Housenga; grandchildren, Brian Oostenryk Jr., Meredith Miller, Mitch and Jordan Schaller, Katie (Adam) Hoagland, Alyssa (Joe) Fisher, Brianna (Doug) Chidester, Nick (Katie) Kaufman, Catie (Andy) Pepper, Nate Hawkins, Seth House, Logan and Braden Housenga; six great grandchildren; two brothers, Larry (Bev) Jensen, Don (Julie) Jensen; beloved second husband to her mother, Roger Rhoads.

Judy was preceded in death by her grandson, Jobe House.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

ADELE M. NYE

Born: December 27, 1949 in Morrison, IL

Died: September 16, 2023 in Morrison, IL

ADELE M. NYE, 73, of Morrison, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial visitation to celebrate Adele’s life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial contributions have been established to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Adele was born on December 27, 1949, in Morrison, IL, to Clyde R. and Marjorie H. (Young) McDougall. Adele’s early years were rooted in her hometown of Morrison, where she attended local schools and graduated from Morrison High School. She continued her education at Sauk Valley Community College and Illinois State University. On November 19, 1976, Adele married the love of her life, Ronald Lee Nye, in Morrison, IL, and they shared their lives together for over four decades. Adele dedicated her professional

LYLE K. STOECKER

Born: December 31, 1946 in Peoria, IL

Died: September 10, 2023 in Morrison, IL

Lyle K. Stoecker, age 76, of Morrison, died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison.

Lyle was born December 31, 1946 in Peoria, the son of Adolph and Margaret (Dunbar) Stoecker. He married Patricia Zuidema on June 12, 1981 in Morrison. Lyle was employed at Stoecker Trucking and Quality Ready Mix. He was also an avid farmer and a lifetime member of Operating Engineers Local 150.

BRAD LESNIEWSKI

Brad Lesniewski, 68, of Prophetstown, passed on 9/13/2023.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, Prophetstown. Additional information: www.bosmagibson.com.

life to General Electric, where she served as an accountant and also contributed to the factory for over 20 years until her wellearned retirement. Additionally, she worked for ten years at DM Services, showcasing her strong work ethic. Beyond her career, Adele found immense joy in various hobbies and activities. She was an avid bowler and displayed her artistic talents through quilting, embroidery, and cross stitching. Her creativity extended to crafting personalized wood signs. Adele was also known to enjoy an occasional visit to the casino. She was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan, proudly supporting her team through thick and thin. Family was at the center of Adele’s life. She cherished the moments spent with her sisters and adored spending quality time with her grandchildren. Adele leaves behind her loving husband, Ron; their children, Dara Smith of Morrison, IL, Bradley (Starla) Nye of Dewitt, IA, and Jay Nye of Morrison, IL; seven grandchildren, Bailey and Shawna, Tyler and Esra, Jonathan, Journey, and James; two great-grandchildren, Isa and Liyah; two sisters, Andrea Dalton and Alicia (Dean) Burkholder, both of Morrison, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde R. and Marjorie H. McDougall, and her stepfather, Stan Moews.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Stoecker of Morrison; two sons, Shane (Becky Chadwick) Stoecker of Fulton and Brad (Vicky) Stoecker of Morrison; one daughter, Lyn Ann Stoecker of Rock Falls; four siblings, Paul (Beverly Green) Stoecker of Fulton, Lynn (Deon) Stoecker of Morrison, Mark (Ruth) Stoecker of Fulton, and Kay (John) Thyne of Morrison; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

parents and two brothers, Sydney Stoecker and Joel Stoecker.

be held on October 7, 2-5 at King Pins in Fulton, IL in Lyle’s memory.

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Morrison Kiwanis Club makes donation to Girl Scouts

Fulton announces Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

Fulton High School will hold its annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in the school’s West Gym.

This year’s inductees are the 1972-73 Elite Eight boys basketball team, Chris Sikkema, Scott Zahnle, Larry Prins, Aaron Krueger, Ben Abbott, Colleen (Wilkin) Temple, W.F. Massey and Oscar Clark. The honorees will be introduced at halftime of the Steamers football game against Galena on Friday, Sept. 29. The game starts at 7 p.m. and all Steamers fans are encouraged to attend.

Krumpets, Cops and Cookies to benefit Special Olympics

If you see Fulton Police Department officers in the front of Krumpets from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, it’s all for a good cause. Krumpets, Cops and Cookies is a fundraising benefit for Special Olympics Illinois.

Classic Car Cruise Night on Friday in Morrison

Kunes Auto Group of Morrison and Hot Rods For A Cure will host a Classic Car Cruise Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, on the lot at 627 E. Lincolnway in Morrison.

There will be a special appearance by Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick. There also will be door prizes for entrants, a coloring contest for children, food and entertainment. The event is free and open to the public.

Clinton Symphony Orchestra season begins Sept. 23

CLINTON, Iowa – The Clinton Symphony Orchestra opens its 70th concert season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Vernon Cook Theater in Clinton High School. Conductor Brian Dollinger and the orchestra will be joined by violin soloist Marcia Henry Liebenow, concertmaster of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, for a performance of a violin concerto by Max Bruch. Also on the program are Beethoven’s overture to “The Ruins of Athens” and his “Eighth Symphony.”

is one of many clubs that have contributed to

this year. Also, thanks to the community for supporting sandwich sales and fruit sales.

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The Fulton Police Department is taking part in the fundraising event along with athletes and Krumpets Restaurant and Bakery staff. Money raised goes to support programs for the athletes and Special Olympics.

Important safety information from Nicor Gas

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Photo provided by Debra Stiefel Steve Davis, president of the Morrison Kiwanis Club, hands over a check for $200 to Julie Angusich of the Morrison Girl Scouts at a recent Kiwanis Club meeting. The Morrison Kiwanis Club

the Girls Scouts

Artists create scenes on Morrison’s downtown streets

Paint the Town draws thousands for day of painting, entertainment

BY CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Hundreds of artists left their marks in downtown Morrison on Saturday, coming out in droves for the annual Paint the Town festival.

Rain had threatened the annual event in the morning but held off until late in the afternoon. In between, sunny skies created a perfect backdrop for families and friends to paint inside the boundaries of circles and squares mapped out in paint on Main and Market streets.

“This is my first year coming to this, so it’s very exciting. I didn’t realize how many people they pull in to do this,” said Cindy Tobey, of Savanna. “I’m here for my son and daughter. I’m sure you can figure out what he’s drawing, Bob Ross.”

Honoring Bob Ross’ legacy was the plan for the day.

Each year since the first Paint the Town in 1994, festival organizers have

selected a theme. This year, it was based on the art of Ross, the wellknown artist who died in 1995 and whose instructional show “The Joy of

Painting” and soothing voice still can be found on TV today.

The Children’s Art Preservation Association created the family art

event as a way for the community to participate in the arts together as families and individuals, according to Paint the Town’s website. The number of 5-foot squares prepared for painters on the morning of the event has grown steadily since its debut, when 250 squares were painted, to more than 2,000 in 2023. More than 6,000 attend the event annually to enjoy painting, entertainment and food.

Trina Renkes of Morrison has attended Paint the Town for many years.

“We’ve been doing this for a long time,” she said. “My son is 16 and we’ve been doing this every year. He doesn’t want to do it anymore, so now my 12-year-old starts,” Renkes said. “I like the community involvement and just the atmosphere and the day. I love all the people it brings.”

Lindsay Barnhart of Fulton and her family drove to Morrison on Saturday and then decided to get involved in their first Paint the Town.

“We just drove up here and wanted to try it out,” she said. “It’s our first year. We didn’t know anything about it. We were just driving through and

Charlene Bielema

CeCe Wendt of Fulton paints purple flowers in her square at Paint the Town on Saturday in Morrison.

See PAINT on page 7

ILLINOIS EXTENSION BRIEFS

Carroll-Lee-Whiteside

4-H leaders meeting is Oct. 3

Kick off the 2023-24 year from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, with leaders from Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties in an evening of learning and brainstorming.

A light dinner will be provided. The event will be at the University of Illinois Extension, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling.

RSVP by Tuesday, Sept. 26, at go. illinois.edu/leadermeeting2023

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY

Warranty deeds

Curtis and Beverly M. Smith to Scott Gifford and Jacquelyn Marie Tegeler, 407 S. Fifth Ave., Albany, $250,000.

Justin A. and Patience B. Tenney to Larry D. and Laurel M. Reiss Trust, one parcel on Sand Road, Fulton, $11,000.

Mark C. Sisson to Mark Sisson Properties

LLC Series 2, 17508 Freeport Road, Sterling, $0.

Mark C. Sisson to Mark Sisson Properties

LLC Series 1, 203 E. 16th St., Sterling, $0.

Zachary G. and Brandy A. Haggard to Curtis J. Defrang, 26751 Covell Road, Sterling, $146,000.

Derek M. Venhuizen to Michael North, 804 12th Ave., Fulton, $2,000.

Jon R. and Martha J. Kophamer to John J. Kophamer, 17792 Holly Road, Morrison, $98,256.

Joey and Erika Candella to Robert Scott McNelis and Devin Allen Anderson, 28509

Thome Road, Rock Falls, $145,000.

Shane and Maryssa Albert to Dixon Cider LLC, 504 E. Fifth St., Sterling, $55,000.

S. Albert Properties to Dixon Cider LLC, 205 E. Seventh St., Rock Falls, $55,000.

S. Albert Properties to Dixon Cider LLC, 1104 E. 14th St., Sterling, $45,000.

S. Albert Properties to Dixon Cider LLC, 501 Sixth Ave., Sterling, $130,000.

Ruby 11 Sterling LLC to SGG Sterling LLC (Singhal Acquisitions), 3201-3219 E. Lincolnway, Sterling (Northland Plaza, home of JoAnne’s Fabrics and Crafts, Sherwin Williams Paints, Suzie’s Video Poker & Slots, etc.), $2 million.

Lancaster Real Estate Development to LNL Properties LLC, 202 E. Third St., Sterling (Bella Vita Hair Design), $70,000.

Gregory M. and Tammy L. Landes to Deanna Denise Woodberry, 1110 Eighth Ave., Sterling, $94,000.

Juan Gaeta to Alejandro Cal Xona, 500 S.

Carroll-Lee-Whiteside 4-H officer training is Oct. 9

4-H’ers will participate in activities to further their leadership skills and understanding of their officer roles from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 9.

Cherry St., Morrison, $17,000.

Ryan W. and Sara A. Renkes to Michael Joseph and Kathryn Jo Henrekin, 8863 Autumn St., Rock Falls, $250,000.

Jeffrey A. and Laura Lee Walls to Yesenia Solis, 613 E. Third St., Rock Falls, $174,900.

Tamberlan W. Latchford to Brinkmann Holdings LLC, 511 14th Ave., Rock Falls, $40,000.

Jennie and Richard Brauer to Raymond and Debra Helt, 906B Coventry Lane, Sterling, $134,000.

Darwin Olsen to Trever R. Mahaffey, 719 16th Ave., Fulton, $148,000.

Cheryl Rumley to James and Karen Boesen, 807 E. 15th St., Sterling, $75,000.

Quit claim deeds

Robert J. and Jan M. Whitlock to Ashleigh J. Mumford, 218 W. 14th St., Rock Falls, $0.

Robert V. Martin and Shirley A. Samson to Jennie Brauer, 906B Coventry Lane,

Lunch will be provided at noon at the free event at the University of Illinois Extension, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling.

Registration is requested by Monday, Oct. 2, at go.illinois.edu/clwofficer23

Sterling, $0.

Trustees deeds

Gayle K. Evans Trust, Richard L. and Gayle K. Evans, trustees, to Taylor A. Knox, 501 Ave L, Sterling, $96,900.

John F. and Patty J. Bollivar Trust, Farmers National Trust, trustee, to William H. Watson, 302 Lafayette St., Prophetstown, $130,000.

Deeds

Redeed LLC to Carmen J. Figueroa and Cristina Montes, 1312 E. Fourth St., Sterling, $0.

Whiteside County sheriff, Everett D. and James J. Hunter Estate, Loretta Soland Estate, Alvera Wingate, Marie Payne, and Robert L. Hunter Estate to Wells Fargo Bank, 22618 Pilgrim Road, Coleta, $0.

Source:WhitesideCountyRecorder’s Office

Elite car club takes trip to see Lincoln Highway’s 1928 markers

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

One by one, members of the Superformance Owners Association rolled into Franklin Grove as part of the Fall Superformance Roundup, a driving tour from Milwaukee to Wyoming guided by Old Lincoln Highway markers.

The Superformance Owners Association, also known as the Superformance Car Owners Forum or SCOF, is made up of owners of replica Cobras made for Shelby, said Randy Thomas, the ride organizer. The cars come from South Africa, completely assembled except for the engine and transmission. A group that is 400 strong, SCOF members take car trips together three times a year.

SCOF also is a member of the Lincoln Highway Association. A group of six Superformance cars – from Texas, Georgia, Las Vegas, California and Wisconsin – set out Friday morning, Sept. 8, from Milwaukee to travel the Lincoln Highway and arrived in Franklin Grove later that afternoon. The plan was to travel to Medicine Bow, Wyoming, arriving there on Wednesday, Sept. 13.

“It all started in 2006 and we were at

a race track in Hastings, Nebraska,” Thomas said of the group’s interest in the Lincoln Highway. “We went north and drove around and we came across the seedling mile.”

The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental road for automobiles in the U.S., dedicated in 1913. It winds its way more than 3,000 miles between New York City and San Francisco, according to the Lincoln Highway Association website.

In lllinois, the Lincoln Highway enters Illinois from the east on U.S. 30. The route runs west through Chicago Heights, continues west through New Lenox to Joliet and then northwest, still

on U.S. 30, through Plainfield, crossing historic Route 66 on the way to Aurora.

From Aurora, the highway takes Illinois 31 north toward Geneva. At Geneva, it turns west on Illinois 38 toward De Kalb. The Lincoln Highway continues west on Illinois 38 through Rochelle to Franklin Grove, the location of the national headquarters of the Lincoln Highway Association. The highway continues west on Illinois 38 through Dixon. West of Sterling, the Lincoln Highway rejoins U.S. 30, goes through Morrison and then travels Illinois 136 into Fulton. A Lincoln Highway information center is in Fulton’s windmill near the crossing of the Mis-

sissippi River into Iowa.

Kay Shelton Kozac, president of the Lincoln Highway Association and a volunteer at the LHA’s national headquarters in Franklin Grove, said she learned the group would be coming about two weeks before its arrival.

“They were keen on trying to find some of those older markers,” she said.

Using maps and Google Street View, Shelton Kozac said, the group was able to note where 95-year-old Lincoln Highway markers can be found along the way.

She said Boy Scouts placed more than 3,000 of those markers along the highway’s route in 1928 before maps became prevalent.

“The Lincoln Highway Association wanted a large enough organization that could handle that and that would be the Boy Scouts because the Boy Scouts had Scouts in every state,” she said.

She frequently fields calls from people who want to travel along the Lincoln Highway, including bicyclists, motorcyclists and motorists.

“We do have car clubs come through,” she said. “These are pretty special cars. I don’t know if I’d see cars come through like this any time soon. This is pretty special.”

Charlene Bielema

Members of the Superformance Owners Association pose in front of the Lincoln Highway Association’s national headquarters Sept. 8 in Franklin Grove.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Boys golf

Fulton 153, Pecatonica 185: At Lynx Golf Course, Zach Winkel fired an even-par 35 to earn medalist honors and lead the Steamers to the win.

Jacob Voss and Brady Reed each shot 39s, and Owen Van Zuiden’s 40 rounded out the scoring for Fulton.

Riverdale triangular: At Port Byron, Riverdale won the three-team event with a 152 score. Newman finished second with 169, and Rockridge took third with 185.

Riverdale’s Aidan Dorathy and Mason Smyser were co-runners-up with 36s. Blake Sutton shot a 39, and Braden Janicki added a 41.

Fulton 147, Stockton 165: At Fulton Country Club, the Steamers defeated the Blackhawks in an NUIC crossover matchup.

Fulton’s Jacob Voss shot a 2-under-par 34 for medalist honors, while teammate Zach Winkel carded a 35 for the runner-up finish. Brady Read and Owen Van Zuiden chipped in 39s as the Steamers improved to 13-0.

Erie-Prophetstown 189, Orion 200: At Prophet Hills Country Club, the Panthers defeated the Chargers in a Three Rivers West match.

Erie-Prophetstown was led by medalist Blake Geuns’ 43 and co-runner-up

Caden VanHorn’s 44. Sawyer Copeland shot a 50, and Colin Ashdown added a 52 for the Panthers.

Eastland triangular: At Lake Carroll Golf Course, Fulton won the threeteam event with a 162 score. Eastland finished second with 184 and Galena was third with 195.

Owen Van Zuiden shot a 39 to lead the Steamers, while Brady Read carded a 40, Zach Winkel tallied a 41, and Dawson Price and Jacob Voss added 42s.

Fulton is 15-0 overall and 12-0 in conference play this season.

Girls golf

Newman quadrangular: At Emerald Hills, Erie-Prophetstown won the four-team meet with a 225. Newman (231) finished second, followed by St. Bede (258) and Bureau Valley (282).

Three Rivers Conference Meet: At Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island, Erie-Prophetstown placed second with a 384, Newman placed sixth with 437 and Bureau Valley placed seventh with 484. Rockridge led the seven-team field with 330.

Isabella Johnston paced the Panthers with a 90, tying for fifth overall, while Lillian McWilliams shot a 96 to finish ninth and Hannah Huisman and Jaelin Hawkins added 99s.

Volleyball

Fulton 2, Eastland 0: At Lanark, the Steamers defeated the Cougars 25-23, 25-23 in an NUIC South match.

Leaders for Fulton were Miraya Pessman with eight kills, eight assists and seven digs, Brooklyn Brennan with 15 assists, six kills and four digs,

and Resse Germann with 11 digs.

Erie-Prophetstown 2, Morrison 1: At Morrison, the Panthers defeated the Fillies 25-27, 25-14, 25-12 in a Three Rivers West match.

Leaders for Erie-Prophetstown were Lauren Abbott with 10 kills and five blocks, Jamie Neumiller with 14 digs and three aces, Kallie Wisely with 10 kills, and Kennedy Buck with 30 assists, eight digs and three blocks.

Erie-Prophetstown 2, Riverdale 1: At Erie, the Panthers defeated the Rams 23-25, 25-16, 25-19.

Leaders for Erie-Prophetstown were Kennedy Buck with 11 digs, 25 assists and four blocks, Peyton Umstead with 17 digs, Jamie Neumiller with 12 digs and three aces, and Lauren Abbott with eight kills and four blocks.

Rockridge 2, Morrison 0: At Rockridge, the Rockets defeated the Fillies 25-17, 25-22.

Girls swimming

Clinton 84, Morrison 51: The Morrison Fillies co-op won four events in a 33-point loss to the River Queens.

Keira Ary won the 200 freestyle in 2:56.67 and the 100 butterfly in 1:46.13, while Mara Ary won the 100 backstroke in 1:28.41, and Ally Richards won the 200 IM in 2:54.66.

Alex T. Paschal

Polo’s Courtney Grobe plays the ball against Fulton on Sept. 14 in Polo. Fulton defeated Polo 25-16, 25-15. Story: Page 19.

Morrison downs ErieProphetstown

Morrison 32, Erie-Prophetstown 13: Brady Anderson and Colton Bielema rushed for two touchdowns each to lead the Mustangs over the Panthers. Anderson racked up 138 yards on nine carries. He had 27 and 75-yard touchdown runs. Carson Strating chipped in 53 yards and a touchdown on nine carries, and Chase Newman added 51 yards on seven carries for Morrison.

Jeremiah Kochevar rushed for 79 yards on 19 carries, Demetree Larson rushed for 71 yards on 13 carries, and Justus Hough rushed for 70 yards on seven carries for Erie-Prophetstown. Larson had a 41-yard touchdown run and a 5-yard touchdown reception from Kochevar.

Fulton 40, Stockton 16: The Steamers jumped out to a 12-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back en route to the win on the road.

The victory evens the Steamer’s record at 2-2.

Steve Siefken/Shaw Local Morrison’s Brady Anderson runs with the ball during a Sept. 15 game against Erie-Prophetstown in Morrison.

2013: Work moves forward at Veterans’ Memorial Park

60 Years

Sept. 18, 1963

Petersen Furniture Co. advertised a Serta-Ortholux mattress for $39.75 and a scientifically coordinated box spring for the same price. For the Serta Perfect Sleeper and the matching box spring, it is $79.50.

Pvt. Gene Voss arrived in Germany and is assigned with Headquarters Co. He entered the Army on March 18 and had eight weeks of basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. He then was sent to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, for eight weeks of training in heavy artillery.

50 Years

Sept. 19, 1973

River Bend School District Board members voted to give consideration to a request filed by a delegation of school patrons to change the name of Fulton High School to River Bend High School. The request was presented by a delegation of seven who offered a petition bearing about 150 signatures. An unusual craft went through Lock

No. 13 last month. Few people saw the passage of the strange airship that is a prototype Hovercraft. The ship travels on a pillar of air that supports it, lifting it 6 to 12 inches above the surface.

40 Years

Sept. 21, 1983

Mrs. Edward Pannell was surprised when an American flag arrived on her 86th birthday. The surprise came after Pannell’s son, Hie, of Califorinia contacted Calfiornia state rep. Glenn Anderson, who had a flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol sent to Pannell. David Marshall, who taught in the Thomson schools, is the new principal of Fulton High School. His appointment was approved by the Board of Education. His salary will be $28,750 a year. Marshall succeeds John Bevan, who resigned after serving Fulton for five years.

30 Years

Sept. 15, 1993

Fulton received a $132,764 check from FEMA to repair the city’s flood damage.

The check does not include funds needed to repair the sanitary sewer that collapsed under the Mark Morris bridge. The money will be used for several sewer collapses within the city.

Drs. Brian and Rebecca Peck, who are optometrists, are in their new office in the Fulton Professional Building, 1130 17th St., Suite A. The business will be an eye care center.

20 Years

Sept. 17, 2003

The 1st Gateway Credit Union opened its newest branch office at 415 10th Avenue in Fulton. The staff invites residents to stop in and view the remodeled lobby and office areas. 1st Gateway offers a full line of banking services.

Mark Evers, owner of Riverside Custom Woodworking in Fulton, is expanding again. He is adding a 45-foot-by-90-foot building at the firm’s business on Route 84 and 22nd Avenue. He started the business along the riverbank and as the business

expanded, he built a 45-foot-by-90-foot building in the industrial park. He then built a 60-foot addition.

Sept. 18, 2013

The 7- and 8-year-old NIYTF Bulldogs played their second game of the season in the rain. Fulton defeated fellow Northern Illinois Youth Tackle Football conference opponent Oregon 30-6. Defensive Player of the Game was Dakin Pessman, who had multiple tackles. The Offensive Player of the Game was Payton Curley, who scored on a 50-yard run.

Work continues to progress at Fulton’s Veterans’ Memorial Park. Members of Boy Scout Troop 117, under the watchful eye of Eagle Scout candidate Jake Outzen, cleared trees and prepared the foundation for the flagpoles. The park property was given to American Legion Post 402 by Community State Bank. Some legion funds have been earmarked and set aside as money for the park.

The stages and treatment of Lyme disease are discussed YOUR HEALTH

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

While original cases of Lyme disease congregated in Connecticut and later in Wisconsin, it has been shown to be fairly prevalent throughout the U.S. Around the world, about 15% of people show evidence of having been infected. Many people will never know because they may not have any symptoms. The process is acquired from the bite of a tick, which carries the bacteria. Grassy, brushy and wooded areas are common sources of ticks.

Most tick bites do not carry the disease. When someone does become

infected, it is usually done in stages, with stage 1 starting three to 30 days after the tick bite. A rash that looks like a bull’s-eye commonly is present and often warm to the touch but not painful. Fever, headache, swollen joints and significant fatigue such as mono along with swollen lymph nodes and muscle aches may occur. All of this occurs in stage one.

During stage 2 the condition may progress if there has been no treatment. There may be more rashes and even neck stiffness and activity in the heart. There may be painful swelling of the eyelid or other eye related problems.

Stage 3 may involve all the early symptoms, but also large joint inflammation, especially the knees. This stage often does not begin until two to 12 months after a tick bite. Advance cases may involve damage to tissues or joints.

Although the condition is more common in warmer months, it may occur year-round as long as the temperature is above freezing. Chronic fatigue and memory problems may develop in some people. If you are in a heavy-wooded area where the ticks are common, a tick repellent is advised. Most of these products should

not be used on children younger than 3. It is recommended to do daily inspections for ticks. Long sleeves and pants also help. Showering after activity in the woods improves the chances of removing ticks.

Treatment with antibiotics is highly effective when begun in the early phases. The duration is usually 10 to 14 days. More serious infections may take more time and even IV antibiotics. Your doctor may do a laboratory test, although treatment often will begin based on clinical exposure and risk. A long-hoped-for vaccine has not yet materialized.

NOTICE TO PROPHETSTOWN TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2023

VALUATION DATE (35 ILCS 200/9-95): JANUARY 1, 2023

Required level of assessment (35ILCS 200/9-145)

33.33%

Median level of assessments for the Township: 29.36%

Valuation based on sales from (35ILCS 200/1-155)

2020, 2021, 2022

Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required threeyear median level of 33.33%: Residential:

Farm Home & Site: 1.1306

Other Land & Improvements 1.1306

Questions about these valuations should be directed to:

Melody Vonholten, Township Assessor Fenton, IL 61251 (815)441-5278

Office Hours are: By Appointment Only

Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2023 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $42.61 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.

Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:

1. Contact your Township Assessor to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpay-

ers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.white sidecountyil.gov for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.

For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment.

For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:

Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions=Taxable Assessment

Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:

NOTICE TO LYNDON TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2023

VALUATION DATE (35 ILCS 200/9-95): JANUARY 1, 2023

Required level of assessment (35ILCS 200/9-145) 33.33%

Median level of assessments for the Township: 31.58%

Valuation based on sales from (35ILCS 200/1-155)

2020, 2021, 2022

Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required threeyear median level of 33.33%:

Questions about these valuations should be directed to:

Melody Vonholten, Township Assessor Fenton, IL 61251 (815)441-5278

Office Hours are: By Appointment Only

Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2023 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $42.61 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.

Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may

be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:

1. Contact your Township Assessor to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.white sidecountyil.gov for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township. For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment.

For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows: Final

Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:

15-16-462-004 SHANER, TREVOR J 2,262

15-16-480-005 SPENCER, BARRY S 29,733

15-21-206-002 TUCKER, TERRY W & KRISTAL 3,568

15-01-300-001 VONHOLTEN, MARK 322,727

15-03-300-003 WYCKSTANDT, GENE R & CYNTH 154,607

NOTICE TO TAMPICO TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED

VALUES FOR 2023

VALUATION DATE (35 ILCS 200/9-95): JANUARY 1, 2023

Required level of assessment (35ILCS 200/9-145)

33.33%

Median level of assessments for the Township:

31.58%

Valuation based on sales from (35ILCS 200/1-155)

2020, 2021, 2022

Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required threeyear median level of 33.33%:

same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:

1. Contact your Township Assessor to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.white sidecountyil.gov for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.

For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov.

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment.

For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:

Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions=Taxable Assessment

Questions about these valuations should be directed to:

Melody Vonholten, Township Assessor Fenton, IL 61251 (815)441-5278

Office Hours are: By Appointment Only

Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2023 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $42.61 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.

Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be overassessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be underassessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the

Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:

22-14-356-009

Fulton pulls away for win over Polo in NUIC South

By TY REYNOLDS Special to Shaw Local

Once Fulton got its offense rolling, there wasn’t much Polo could do to slow it down.

After tight starts to each set in the NUIC South match Sept. 14, the Steamers pulled away in both for a 25-16, 25-15 win over the host Marcos.

“I think the confidence goes though the roof with the players we have out there. With a little bit of humbleness, it’s a deadly combo,” senior middle Ava Bowen said. “It’s just being confident and having fun.”

Polo (5-6, 2-1 NUIC South) led 3-2 in each set, but Fulton (9-1, 3-0) took over from there. An ace by Kali Brewer and kills by Olivia Knott and Annaka Hackett made it 11-5 in the first set and then Brooklyn Brennan had a block and a kill on back-to-back points for an 18-9 lead. Hackett had three kills and a block in the final five points for Fulton.

She credited the Steamers’ back row as making the difference in this match.

“Passing is always the first step, 100%. To hit a middle ball, you have to have a good pass first so you can get set up. The first pass always has to be good to run that offense,” said Hackett, who had nine kills, two blocks and four digs.

“When there’s a good pass, the middles are so thankful.”

Playing without their usual second setter, the Steamers didn’t miss a beat. Brewer, a junior, stepped in for senior Miraya Pessman, who is dealing with a leg injury, and finished with seven assists, two kills, five digs, a block and an ace.

Brewer was the setter for the sopho-

more team last year but moved to DS at the beginning of the season.

“One of our setters is out, so we had a backup setter and she did a really good job adjusting to all of our different hits,” Hackett said. “She definitely stepped up and out of her comfort zone. She used to set, but she hasn’t done it for a while, but she did really well coming back.”

“The key to getting everyone involved is having good communication,” Bowen said. “Kali, she didn’t set previously this year and she came in and did a great job filling in and just communicating, being on good terms, letting everyone know where they’re hitting.”

Kills by Knott and Hackett and two spikes by Brennan helped Fulton open an 11-5 lead in the second set. A kill by Courtney Grobe and an ace by Ellie Wells cut the Polo deficit to 13-10, but a kill and back-to-back blocks by Bowen, then a kill by Brewer pushed the Steamers lead back to 17-10.

Hackett and Haley Smither had kills around a pair of Reese Dykstra aces, and Hackett again finished off the set and match with a final kill.

Brennan had 13 assists, five digs, three kills and a block, and libero Resse Germann chipped in nine digs for Fulton.

“Our passing was really on tonight. We’ve been working hard at practice and it really paid off. We were able to set our middles a lot more,” Brennan said. “We have a lot of strong hitters and it’s really nice as a setter. Even if I have an off set, they’re able to get the ball and still get a kill from it. I’m just able to rely on them a lot.”

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Alex T. Paschal

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NOTICE TO CLYDE/USTICK TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2023

VALUATION DATE (35 ILCS 200/9-95): JANUARY 1,

2023

Required level of assessment (35ILCS 200/9-145)

33.33%

Median level of assessments for the Township:

31.58%

Valuation based on sales from (35ILCS 200/1-155) 2020, 2021, 2022

Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required threeyear median level of 33.33%:

Residential: 1.0554

Commercial: 1.0000

Industrial: 1.0000

Farm Home & Site: 1.0554

Other Land & Improvements 1.0554

Questions about these valuations should be directed to:

Robin Brands, Supervisor of Assessments

Morrison, IL 61270

(815)772-5195

Office Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30

Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2023 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $42.61 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.

Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:

1. Contact your Supervisor of Assessments to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County

Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.white sidecountyil.gov for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.

For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment.

For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:

Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions=Taxable Assessment

Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:

NOTICE TO MT. PLEASANT/ UNION GROVE TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2023

VALUATION DATE (35 ILCS 200/9-95): JANUARY 1, 2023

Required level of assessment (35ILCS 200/9-145) 33.33%

Median level of assessments for the Township: 30.94%

Valuation based on sales from (35ILCS 200/1-155) 2020, 2021, 2022

Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required threeyear median level of 33.33%:

Questions about these valuations should be directed to:

Melody Vonholten, Township Assessor Fenton, IL 61251

(815)441-5278

Office Hours are: By Appointment

Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2023 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $42.61 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.

Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your

property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:

1. Contact your Township Assessor to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.white sidecountyil.gov for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.

For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov.

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment.

For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:

Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions=Taxable Assessment

Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this Township

for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:

NOTICE TO ERIE TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2023

VALUATION DATE (35 ILCS 200/9-95):

JANUARY 1, 2023

Required level of assessment (35ILCS 200/9-145)

33.33%

Median level of assessments for the Township:

31.58%

Valuation based on sales from (35ILCS 200/1-155) 2020, 2021, 2022

Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required threeyear median level of 33.33%:

Residential: 1.0555

Commercial: 1.0000

Industrial: 1.0000

Farm Home & Site: 1.0554

Other Land & Improvements 1.0554

Questions about these valuations should be directed to:

Robin Brands, Supervisor of Assessments

Morrison, IL 61270 (815)772-5195

Office Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30

Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2023 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $42.61 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.

Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:

1. Contact your Supervisor of Assessments to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County

Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.white sidecountyil.gov for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.

For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov.

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment.

For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:

Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions=Taxable Assessment

Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:

Required level of assessment (35ILCS 200/9-145)

33.33%

Median level of assessments for the Township: 31.58%

Valuation based on sales from (35ILCS 200/1-155) 2020, 2021, 2022

Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required threeyear median level of 33.33%:

Residential: 1.0558

Commercial: 1.0000

Industrial: 1.0000

Farm Home & Site: 1.0556

Other Land & Improvements 1.0556

Questions about these valuations should be directed to:

Melody VonHolten, Township Assessor Erie, IL 61250 (815)441-5278

Office Hours are: By Appointment Only

Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2023 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $42.61 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.

Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:

1. Contact your Township Assessor to review the assessment.

NOTICE

TO NEWTON/FENTON/ PORTLAND TOWNSHIPS

TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2023

VALUATION DATE (35 ILCS 200/9-95):

1, 2023

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.white sidecountyil.gov for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your Township DisContinued on

The Ancestor Project

Seventh graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor or someone else they could research and learn more about to write a story telling about their life. Students conducted interviews with family members and some were able to gather additional resources to help tell their story. While there were many great stories written, not all will be published. Students enjoyed getting to know more about their families and many were surprised to learn how interesting their families were. We hope you all will enjoy their stories, too!

Marilyn Iola Hale Murphy

By Jake Murphy

My Grandma Murphy is my favorite grandma. She is definitely a family person. She loves to cook. It is very fun to be at her house. She is the passage to my cousins. My grandma is an amazing person because of her childhood experiences, what happened in her adult life and from her retirement to now.

Marilyn Murphy is an amazing person because of the upbringing she had in her childhood. Marilyn is my paternal grandmother. She was born on Feb. 15, 1938, in Osceola, Iowa, to Parly

and Helen Hale. She had one brother. She lived in Iowa on a farm and went to a one-room school with one teacher. Her school had small programs and the students sometimes performed in small plays. Her school was, according to her, “way out in the boonies.” It was eight miles from town and to get there, she either walked or rode her horse named Dick. For entertainment, she played board games and read. There weren’t video games. She got through high school and went to Northwest Missouri State College to become a teacher. Marilyn’s childhood helped shape her as an amazing person.

Not only did Marilyn’s childhood affect who she was, but so did her experiences throughout her adult life. When she was 25, she married Leo (Richard) Murphy. They had two children together, Michael (my dad) and Leah (my aunt). For entertainment, she played board games and read to her childhood. She was a sort of helper teacher in Erie. It was called “special reading” and she would pull students and talk about the grammar issues that didn’t make sense in their assignments. It was basically auto correct, but on paper and by a person after you finished writing. After a few years, she

District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.

For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov.

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment.

For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:

Final Equalized Assessed Value – Exemptions=Taxable Assessment

Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:

finally became a fifth grade teacher for social studies and homeroom. If you lived in Erie, you most likely had her as a teacher. Marilyn’s adult life helped make her an amazing person.

Marilyn has had many experiences that have shaped the person she is today. She retired in 1999 at the age of 61. Since then, she has been living a happy life in Erie next to her son’s family. She regularly plays cards with her friends. She plays solitaire on her computer sometimes and watches movies. Sometimes some of her grandchildren (my cousins) come over from Michigan. She goes to church every Sunday unless she isn’t home. Michael sometimes has to go over to fix something. She sometimes goes to my house to play board games. She likes watching me and my brothers’ sports games. She regularly goes on vacations with my cousins, sometimes to their house, or to Missouri or places like that. In the summer, one of my cousins comes over for about a week. In that week, I basically live at her house, only going home to sleep and shower. We go to the Prophetstown pool and a trampoline park and it’s always fun. The many accomplishments and activities of Marilyn have helped to shape who she

is today.

I learned a lot about my grandma from this project and I definitely feel closer to her now. I think a life lesson she wants to teach me is to love your family.

Marilyn Murphy, my paternal grandmother, is an amazing person. Her childhood contributed to how she is an amazing person. Additionally, her adult life impacted the person she is. Marilyn’s retired life helps shape her as an amazing person. I most definitely love her.

Karen Lea McDearmon

By Jennica Norman

Can you imagine having no knees for eight weeks? There’s a lot of time in wheelchairs and hospital beds. This is exactly what my grandma had to go through. She is a role model. She loves playing games. She’s also an amazing cook. Karen McDearmon is an amazing grandmother because of her childhood experiences, her accomplishments and going through hardships as an adult, and the way she loves her retirement life now.

See ANCESTOR PROJECT on page 25

NOTICE TO FULTON TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2023

VALUATION DATE (35 ILCS 200/9-95):

JANUARY 1, 2023

Required level of assessment (35ILCS 200/9-145)

33.33%

Median level of assessments for the Township:

30.55%

Valuation based on sales from (35ILCS 200/1-155) 2020, 2021, 2022

Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required threeyear median level of 33.33%:

Residential: 1.0907

Commercial: 1.0000

Industrial: 1.0000

Farm Home & Site: 1.1189

Other Land & Improvements 1.1189

Questions about these valuations should be directed to:

Robin Brands, Supervisor of Assessments

Morrison, IL 61270 (815)772-5195

Office Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30

Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2023 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $42.61 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.

Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:

1. Contact your Supervisor of Assessments to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County

Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.white sidecountyil.gov for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.

For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment.

For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:

Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions=Taxable Assessment

Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as follows:

NOTICE TO ALBANY/ GARDEN

PLAIN TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2023

VALUATION DATE (35 ILCS 200/9-95):

1, 2023

Required level of assessment (35ILCS 200/9-145) 33.33%

Median level of assessments for the Township: 30.53%

Valuation based on sales from (35ILCS 200/1-155)

2020, 2021, 2022

Publication was hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this Township District in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9-210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required threeyear median level of 33.33%:

Questions about these valuations should be directed to:

Steve Whitmore, Township Assessor Albany, IL 61230 (309)887-4996

Office Hours are: By Appointment Only

Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the Farm land assessments for the 2023 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board resulting in a $42.61 per acre increase for each soil productivity index.

Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than

• ANCESTOR PROJECT

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Karen McDearmom is amazing because of her childhood experiences. Karen is my maternal grandmother. Karen was born on Dec. 20, 1958, in Freeport. Her parents were Carlos and Catherine Randecker. Her siblings were Jean and Joan, who were twins, Susan, Sharon, Jerry and Linda. She was the youngest of seven children. The family had two dogs, Shrimp and Peppy.

The family lived in a two-story house in Mt. Carroll. Her father was a carpenter and built the house. Growing up, she shared a room with Sharon and Linda. Karen attended Mt. Carroll schools throughout her school career. The school was one building with different wings. Every day, she walked to school from her house, which was about six blocks. During grade school, she would come home for lunch and then walk back to school. At Christmastime, the kids did not have fancy stockings, so they would use socks. Karen would steal her brother’s socks so she could fit more things in them. The kids either got an apple or an orange in their stockings. Karen had a paper route as a job during middle school. She would skip the houses with the big dogs,

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then get in trouble with her mother and would have to go back. In high school, Karen worked at the Cardinal Food Store and also worked at a title company. She participated in track and field her senior year. She participated in FHA, which stands for Future Homemakers of America, which taught sewing, cooking and child care. Karen graduated high school in 1977. As you can see, Karen is an amazing grandmother because of the experiences of her childhood.

Not only did Karen’s childhood affect who she was, but so did her adult life. Karen married Jeffery McDearmon on Sept. 30, 1978. They lived in a trailer in Mt. Carroll when they were first married. The couple moved to a house in Fulton, and at age 21, had their first child, Julie. After Julie was born, Karen picked up cross stitching as a hobby, along with reading. Two years later, the family moved to Garden Plain, where they had their second child, Jason. Karen was 23 years old at the time. Karen worked for ComEd as a secretary. The family moved to Morrison, and Karen was 27 when Kendal, their third child, was born. Karen ended up working for the Morrison newspaper for a year before she became a secretary at Morrison High School for five years. A Christmas tradition that started in the family is the kids got

the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.

If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:

1. Contact your Township Assessor to review the assessment.

2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file a complaint with the Whiteside County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.white sidecountyil.gov for more information.

3. The final filing deadline for your Township District is generally 30 days from this publication date. After this date the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment complaints for properties in this Township.

For more information on complaint deadlines, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov.

Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment.

For more information on homestead

pajamas and ornaments on Christmas Eve, which is a tradition that is carried down to my family. The most important lesson she learned while parenting is patience is key to success. Karen started working at the Whiteside County Courthouse in the treasurer’s office. Her family was starting to grow. On Aug. 10, 2006, Karen officially was a grandma.

At age 49, Karen had knee surgery, a total knee replacement of both knees. She started having trouble and ended up having an infection in her knees. Seven years later, in 2014, she had another surgery and her knees were taken out. She had no knees for eight weeks. There was lots of time in bed and the only way to get around was a wheelchair. She could not bend her knees because she did not have any. She stayed in a nursing home for six weeks, away from her home and family. Visiting her caused some problems between her grandchildren because everyone wanted to push the wheelchair. No one wanted to take turns. Those six weeks were hard for her and her family. She was able to come home for two weeks before she had surgery to get one knee back in. Three weeks later, she got the other knee back. It is obvious that Karen’s adult life helped to make her an amazing grandmother.

Karen has had many experiences

exemptions, call (815)772-5195 or visit www.whitesidecountyil.gov

Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:

Final Equalized Assessed Value – Exemptions=Taxable Assessment

Taxable Assessment X Current Tax Rate= Total Tax Bill

All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the Whiteside County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

A complete list of assessments for this Township for the current assessment year, except for those assessments that were changed solely by equalization as noted above, is as

that have shaped the person she is today. She retired from the Whiteside County Courthouse after 18 years at 60 years old. Reading is still one of her favorite hobbies. Karen is enjoying her life in Morrison. She volunteers at her church’s preschool every week. She has 11 grandchildren and loves to visit them and spend quality time with them. She loves to go places to see family and go on vacation with them. The many accomplishments and activities of Karen have helped to shape who she is yet today.

I learned a lot about my grandma during this project. I didn’t know much about her childhood or all the jobs she had or why I remember having trouble reaching the handles to push her wheelchair around. She is still an awesome grandma to me. I would say I feel closer to her now because I know more about her. This project was a great way to get to know my grandma more.

Karen McDearmon, my maternal grandmother, is an amazing grandmother. Karen’s childhood contributed to the amazing grandmother she is. Additionally, her adult life also impacted who she is. Yet today, she continues to accomplish many things, which shows just how amazing of a grandma she is today. Always be patient and kind, no matter what your situation is.

CHURCH LISTINGS ALBANY

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

1201 N. Bluff St., Albany

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

CORDOVA

Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova

Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

EAST MOLINE

Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505

www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com

Wildwood Baptist Church

18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com

Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist

Zion Lutheran Church

17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline

Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE

Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584

Erie Christian Church

715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561

Minister: Nathan Bright

Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com

Erie Evangelical Free Church

1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125

Website: erieefree.org

Pastor Ron Eckberg

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church

811 8th Street, Erie

Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

Newton Zion Reformed Church

10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie

Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

St. Ambrose Catholic Church

Corner of 5th and Main

Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON

Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

FULTON

Bethel Christian Reformed Church

1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com

Pastor Dan Jongsma

First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203

Pastor Charles Huckaby

Fulton Presbyterian Church

311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580

Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton

Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283

Pastor Wayne Wiersema

Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

Pastor Shannon Parrish

CrossView Church

703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425

www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com

Spring Valley Reformed Church

10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton 815-772-3554

First Christian Reformed Church

801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church

Rev. 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

MORRISON

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 Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871

Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal

401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org

Crossroads Community Church

201 W. Market, Morrison

Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com

Ebenezer Reformed Church

309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com

Emmanuel Church

202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.ecmorrison.com

Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator

First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Roy Brown, II - Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist

First Presbyterian Church

Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison

Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m. YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org

Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global

Pastor Stephen Harmon

Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com

Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinkem, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, SJ. Lawfer, DVM Phone 815-772-4047

14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

CHURCH LISTINGS

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com

Interim Reverend David Andermann

Morrison Christian Reformed Church www.morrisoncrc.org

300 W. South St. - 815-772-4657

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 First United Methodist Church

9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396

Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net

Jim Crozier, Pastor

Becky ButterfieldYouth and Family Life Pastor

Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

PROPHETSTOWN

Advent Christian Church

200 Elm St., Prophetstown

Pastor Diana Verhulst

815-537-5646 - ptownac.org

First Lutheran Church

Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org

Leon United Methodist Church

17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown

Pastor 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

TAMPICO

St. Mary Catholic Church Reverend Slawomir Zimodro

105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425

Tampico Baptist Church

209 W. 3rd St., Tampico

Pastor Ethan Horton

Tampico First United Methodist Church

Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530

Church phone - 815-438-6105

CHURCH BRIEFS

Mission Possible Kids is Sept. 24 at Erie United Methodist Church

If you’re in pre-K through fourth grade and want to make a difference in the world, you can become a secret agent with Mission Possible Kids at Erie United Methodist Church, 811 Eighth St., Erie.

New agent training and the first meeting for former agents is from 10 to 10:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, in the MPK agent room next to the church office.

MPK “agents” do top secret missions such as making gifts for children in hospitals, providing supplies to kids in shelters, feeding the hungry, helping animals at adoption centers and much more.

Should you accept this challenge, you will learn how you can change the world, complete a mission every month and even participate in top secret off-site missions, work toward secret agent promotions and track the number of lives you touch on each and every mission.

To join, complete the Agent Registration Form and submit it to MPK Director Rev. Tiffany Garcea.

For information, call 815-656-0356 or email pastortiffanygarcea@gmail.com.

SVRC installs new pastor

FULTON – An installation service for the Rev. Paul Wissink was Sept. 17 at Spring Valley Reformed Church.

Wissink became the church’s senior pastor.

The church is located at 10960 Spring Valley Road in Fulton. Everyone is invited to attend the church’s services.

First Reformed Church’s worship and activities

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at First Reformed Church, located at 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will bring the message. Sunday School classes begin at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments are available during the social time after the service in the library.

Creative Crew will meet at 9 a.m.

COLLEGE NEWS

MHS graduates on SVCC’s spring president’s, dean’s lists

Four Morrison Community High School graduates (Class of 2022) have been named to Sauk Valley Community College president’s and dean’s lists for

Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Senior meals will be available at 11:30 a.m. Fridays at the church.

The football and cheerleader breakfast will be at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22.

Services are livestreamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to join the group and see the services. For more information, go to www.firstrcafulton.org.

Fulton Presbyterian Church’s worship and activities

Fulton Presbyterian Church, located at 311 N. Ninth St., invites you to join them for worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. Rev. Catherine Martin will deliver the message.

This week’s activities:

Viewing of Season 3 of “The Chosen” will be shown at 6:15 p.m. Boy Scouts will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Outreach Center.

Christian Education for children and teens will meet at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday.

The Sit-N-Sew group will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.

Bell choir practice will be at 6 p.m. and choir practice will be at 7 p.m., Thursday. For more information, visit www. fultonpreschurch.org or call the church office at 815-589-3580.

The Table at CrossView Church’s menu

The Table, a free community meal, is held each Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs to 6:15 p.m.

Sept. 20: Spaghetti casserole, corn, applesauce, dessert

Sept. 27: Scalloped potatoes and ham, Jimmy John’s bread, watermelon, dessert

Oct. 4: Chili, crackers, cinnamon rolls, Jello cups, desserts

Oct. 11: Mac and cheese, Jimmy John’s bread, green beans, apple slices, assorted desserts

If River Bend schools are canceled because of weather, The Table also is canceled.

Brent Dykstra,

In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

the 2023 spring semester:

President’s full-time list (3.75 to 4.00 grade-point average): Hanna Lambdin

Dean’s full-time list (3.5-3.749 GPA): Hailey Kozovic, Rongxuan Li and Adam D. Neumann

CLASSIFIED

CHIEF OF POLICE

Prophetstown Police Department

The City of Prophetstown, Illinois is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to lead its Police department in serving and protecting the citizens in the City of Prophetstown Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. The Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the programs and activities of the Prophetstown Police Department. This position also involves vehicle patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, community relations, and local ordinance enforcement

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role with demonstrated success within a law enforcement agency;

Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in law enforcement or related field preferred or have an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the requisite skills and abilities to effectively perform the duties of Police Chief;

Experience with budgeting and personnel management, grant administration and crime intervention and prevention

Possess a valid State of Illinois driver's license;

Possess no prior felony convictions;

If served in the U.S. military, must have been honorably discharged;

Pass a background check; and

Must be Certified as a law enforcement officer in the State of Illinois

Benefits: Paid time off (sick, personal, and vacation) and paid holidays. City employees are also eligible for health, dental, and life insurance as well as participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Applications can be picked up and dropped off Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the City Hall, 339 Washington St., Prophetstown IL 61277 or o n the City 's website: www.prophetstownil.org until September 30th, 2023

Please submit a resume along with your application.

Jo b Type Full-time Pay: Wage: $68,000-$72,000 - 8 hour shiftWeekend availability, reliably commute or planning to relocate before or within 1 year of being hired (Negotiable)

License/Certification: Illinois Driver's license (Required)

The City of Prophetstown is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment for all employees and applicants

DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING

We exist to provide gravity-flow storage solutions that save our customers space, time, energy, and money We accomplish this by doing the right things, all the time, for our company, employees, and customers.

Mallard Manufacturing in Sterlin g

This position exists to lead the manufacturing efforts of two (2) production facilities in order to meet customer requirements for quality and delivery. In addition, it exists to maintain and enhance the facilities and equipment in order to meet Mallard's production schedule and Strategic Plan

Maj or Outco mes / Responsib ilities: ensures the highest-quality product is manufactured and delivered by leading the optimization of engineering and production efforts ensures on-time delivery of customer orders by leading the optimization of process flow ensures highest labor efficiency and lowest labor cost through active involvement in recruiting, training, scheduling and productivity ensures a continuous improvement culture thrives at Mallard by leading and implementing a mindset of “How can we do this better?”

Ed ucation / Qualifications / Skills / Exp erience: Bachelor's in Engineering: Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or related Operational Experience: 8-10 yrs in manufacturing (fabrication and assembly)

Equipment Experience: 3-5 yrs in operations which includes lasers, press brakes, robotic welding, and assembly automation Technical Management Experience: 3-5 yrs at a plant manager or manufacturing engineering manager level We're 200 employees strong and growing Come join our team!

Our Benefits include: 401(k); Dental insurance; Health insuranc e; Disability insurance; Paid time off Email resume to: hiring@mallardmfg.co m

ALBANY:

FULTON

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS

Broker Solutions

Inc. dba New American Funding PLAINTIFF Vs. Maribeth Handley; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2023FC16

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL EST ATE

05/03/2023, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on November 2, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at County Board Room in the Law Enforcement Center 400 N Cherry St. Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-24-252-007

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 14678 Dixie Drive Morrison, IL 61270

minium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 05/03/2023, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on November 2, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at County Board Room in the Law Enforcement Center 400

bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judici al 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 offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plai ntiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

or quantity of title and without recourse to Plai ntiff 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 sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF 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 file number 14-23-00352.

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If the property is located in a common interes t 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).

September 19, 26, 2023

October 3, 2023

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

PLAINTIFF

DEFENDANTS

N Cherry St. Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

No. 2022FC231

sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in 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 bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS BankUnited N.A.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PIN 08-24-252-007

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

PIN 10-12-301-007

Improved with Single Family Home

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).

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 05/03/2023, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on October 13, 2023 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 otherw ise designate d 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 descr ibed real estate:

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 28921 38th Ave N Hillsdale, IL 61257

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judici al 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 offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plai ntiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is located in a common interes t 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).

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in 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 bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 - 10:00 AM 936 STERN ROAD, ALBANY, IL 61230

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 file number 14-23-00352.

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September 19, 26, 2023

October 3, 2023

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 twenty-four (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.

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 Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in 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 bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

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 Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

1998 Scat trak 1800C Skid steer with grapple bucket 1455 hours serial # TRK6523 attachment Bobcat hydraulic posthole auger, 1999 Lincoln 4 door car vin # 1LNHM97V9XY685636 150,483 miles, old ski boat with trailer, Cub Cadet rear tine roto tiller like new, Lincoln gas drive welder, 2600 PSI power washer, power snake for cleaning drains, Peugeot moped, 2 gas drive air compressors, lawn vac cart, sand blaster, 220 miller welder, Stihl chain saw, Homelite chain saw, Ryobi leaf blower, weed and brush cutter, Blaze King wood stove, like new stainless gas grill, tool chest, lots of hand tools, power tools, general shop misc., wood working table, large oak hutch, oak dinette set, vintage buffet, stereo speakers, couch, recliner, bedroom dressers, end tables other household items, The shop is full. Plan to attend this sale!

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 file number 14-23-00352.

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Auctioneer Notes: All items are in excellent condition. Please visit our auctionzip website to view photos.

September 19, 26, 2023

October 3, 2023

VIRGINIA NORMAN, OWNER

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in 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 bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

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 Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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14678 Dixie Drive Morrison, IL 61270 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judici al 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 offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plai ntiff 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 interes t 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).

September 5, 12, 19, 2023

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be titl d only

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: 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 file number 14-22-00150.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suit 100 Burr

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK HAVE POSITIVE ID

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS AFTER SOLD

AUCTIONEERS:

Rob Young, IL441000593, 815-632-8000

Kevin Conklen Sale Manager 815-590-8027

CASHIER: Dianne Behrens; CLERK: Cheri Lockhart

auctionzip.com ID#43915

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Vs. Cassandra Renae Hayden; et. al.

BUDGET & APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ORDINANCE No. 2324

An ordinance appropriating for all purposes for CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Rock Island County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of CORDOV A FIRE PROTECTION, DISTRICT, Rock Island County, Illinois.

SECTION 1 : That the amounts hereinafter set forth, or so much thereof as may be authorized by law, and as may be needed or deemed necessary to defray all expenses and liabilities of CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, be and the same are hereby appropriated forall purposes of CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Rock Island County, lllinois, as hereafter specified for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.

SECTION 2: That the following budget containing an estimate of revenues and expenditures is hereby adopted for the following funds:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS BankUnited N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Cassandra Renae Hayden; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2022FC231

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 05/03/2023, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on October 13, 2023 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 otherw ise designate d 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 descr ibed real estate:

LOT NUMBER ONE (1) AND OUT LOT A IN BENTLEY'S SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP EIGHTEEN (18) NORTH, RANGE TWO (2) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS PIN 10-12-301-007

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 28921 38th Ave N Hillsdale, IL 61257

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 twenty-four (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.

SECTION

That the amount appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 by fund shall be as follows:

SECTION 4: That if any section, subdivision, or sentence of this ordinance shall for any reason be held invalid or to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance.

SECTION 5: That each appropriated fund total shall be divided among the several objectsand purposes specified, and in particular amounts stated for each fund respectively in Section 2 constituting the total appropriations in the amounts of EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR AND NO/100 (852,674.00) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 ending June 30, 2024

SECTION 6: That section 3 shall be and is a summary of the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of this CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, passed by the Board of Trustees as required by law and shall be in full force and effect from and after this date

SECTION 7: That a certified copy of the Budget & Appropriation Ordinance must be filed with the County Clerk within 30 days after adoption.

ADOPTED this 10th day of September, 2023 pursuant to a roll call vote by the Board of Trustees of CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Rock Island County, Illinois.

BOARD OF TRUSTEE S voting AYE Michael Chaney, Connie Stratton, Brenda Wilkey, Duane Wilkey, Johanne Hines NAY 0 ABSE NT 0 September 19, 2023

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 Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificat e 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 presently in 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 bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: 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 file number 14-22-00150.

I3228058

September 5, 12, 19, 2023

without any repre-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

In re Allocation of Parental Responsibilities of Edelmira Hernandez Trujillo, Petitioner, and Jesus Camacho Sosa, Respondent.

Case NO: 2023 FA 85

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to JESUS CAMACHO

SOSA that a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Request for Factual Findings has been filed by Petitioner Edelmira Hernandez Trujillo in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois. Default may be entered against you if an appearance is not made by October 5, 2023.

Dated: September 5, 12, 19, 2023

Hernandez Trujillo in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois. Default may be entered against you if an appearance is not made by October 5, 2023.

Dated: September 5, 12, 19, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACOB MEDEMA, JR, DECEASED

No. 2023 PR 77

CLAIM NOTICE

TENDORF, IA

52722 AND JEFFREY M MEDEMA, 30268 NORTH 575 EAST ROAD, STREATOR, IL 61364 as Co-Independent Executors, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, & Buckwalter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 612700111.

Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before March 5, 2024 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.

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 terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

SUPERVISORS

I, Rick Deter, Supervisor of Union Grove

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before March 5, 2024 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.

NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN Attorneys for said Estate 209 E Main Street Morrison, IL 61270-0111

Phone: 815-772-2121

Fax: 815-772-2026

E-mail: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

Sept. 5, 12, 19, 2023

Notice is given to creditors of the death of JACOB MEDEMA, JR. Letters of Office were issued on August 24, 2023 to STEVEN L MEDEMA, 3163 MEREDITH WAY, BETTENDORF, IA 52722 AND JEFFREY M MEDEMA, 30268 NORTH 575 EAST ROAD, STREATOR, IL 61364 as Co-Independent Executors, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, & Buckwalter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 612700111.

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 terminate s 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 Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before March 5, 2024 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 & BUCKWALTER-

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 E Main Street Morrison, IL 61270-0111

Phone: 815-772-2121

Fax: 815-772-2026

E-mail: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

Sept. 5, 12, 19, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS Broker Solutions Inc. dba New American Funding PLAINTIFF Vs. Maribeth Handley; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC16 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL EST ATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 05/03/2023, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on November 2, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at County Board Room in the Law Enforcement Center 400 N Cherry St. Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 7 IN SUNNYHILL SUBDIVISION #2; BEING A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 21

RANGE

IN WHITESIDE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS Broker Solutions Inc. dba New American Funding PLAINTIFF Vs. Maribeth Handley; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC16 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL EST ATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 05/03/2023, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on November 2, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at County Board Room in the Law Enforcement Center 400 N Cherry St. Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 7 IN SUNNYHILL SUBDIVISION #2; BEING A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 23, 1979 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 861-79. PIN 08-24-252-007 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 14678 Dixie Drive Morrison, IL 61270 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judici al 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

Whiteside County, Illinois, being duly sworn, depose and say that the following report is a correct statement for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023.

Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 7 IN SUNNYHILL SUBDIVISION #2; BEING A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 23, 1979 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 861-79. PIN 08-24-252-007 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 14678 Dixie Drive Morrison, IL 61270 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judici al 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 offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plai ntiff 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 interes t community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required

sentation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plai ntiff 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 interes t 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 Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in 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 bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 N th

representation as to the condition of the property

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: 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 file number 14-23-00352.

I3229156

September 19, 26, 2023

October 3, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Mildred L. Grabosch, DECEASED.

23 PR 208

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to John Grabosch, 13015 82nd Avenue, Blue Grass, Iowa 52726, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is SJ Chapman, Bielski Chapman, Ltd, 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 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 with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before March 19, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section

go, Illinois 60606. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 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 with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before March 19, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, 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 attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp

SJ Chapman Bielski Chapman, Ltd

123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)583-9430 I3229151

September 19, 26, 2023

October 3, 2023