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Prophetstown Proud needs your help!

Over the past few years, Prophetstown Proud has worked hard to establish initiatives to make Prophetstown a better place to live and work. However, to continue, we need volunteers who are willing to make the commitment to support us. As members of this community, we can work together to share thoughts and information and work on activities and events to benefit our community. As an added bonus, our events are fun for volunteers and participants!

So come to one of our meetings, serve on the board, undertake a specific task or event, participate in encouraging others to get involved, or get involved in a combination of the above. As you consider ways you can help Prophetstown become an even better community, think of how you can volunteer in terms of time, talent and ideas. Our board meets at 8 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month and the Fourth Friday planning meetings are held at 9 a.m. the second Monday of each month. We invite you to simply come to one of these meetings in the Hanford Insurance conference room. If you would rather, contact

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Prophetstown Proud to host Ladies Night Out

Fall is here and Envy Boutique, Blooms-ALatte, Jenna Scrifres Handmade Jewelry, Hearts Desire DIY Studio, Victorian Grace Antiques & Accents, Core Wellness and Semper Fi Slots have teamed up to put together a fun night of shopping from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29.

Gather your friends and explore the charming downtown streets of Prophetstown on Ladies Night Out and shop for gorgeous fall clothing, home decor, handmade jewelry and more.

Discover store specials, receive delightful gifts and enter exciting giveaways – it’s an evening you won’t want to miss!

There also will be store specials, gifts, giveaways and lots of fun.

Solar Eclipse event at the library Oct. 14

Plan on joining us at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, for our Story and Craft Hour at Henry C. Adams Memorial Library, 209 W. Third St., Prophetstown.

During October, the library will be having a Solar Eclipse Party! The solar event will best been seen before noon, and we have prepared some learning and fun around this celestial event. Solar viewing glasses will be provided.

This event is for all school age children of

us at prophetstownproud.com and click on HOW TO VOLUNTEER, or call us at 815-537-5139. There are many ways to get involved. The important thing is to take the first step.

The Prophetstown Proud organization consists of four community and business individuals. Three of these members own their own businesses, hold full-time jobs and have young children at home. All four members volunteer on committees outside of Prophetstown Proud. We recently moved into the Prophetstown Area Historical Society to save money as we operate solely on donations. This move enables us to put every dollar donated to our organization right back into our town.

We do receive many great ideas on expanding our events and suggestions for new activities. Unfortunately, these great ideas and suggestions do not come with sincere offers of assistance. Planning and implementing events is a time-consuming process – meetings, follow-thru, accounting, marketing, website changes, social media posts, newsletters, registration, state filings, grants, and more. We need help!

We need more community-minded people, both business and residential, to come in and join us. We are getting tired. We love our small town and local businesses, but we cannot continue to do this on our own. Without a commitment from fellow members of our community to assist us, we will need to curtail many of our activities this coming year.

Together we can do so much more. Please join us to make a difference in our community!

Working together to make Prophetstown the BEST small town in Illinois!

Sincerely, ProphetstownProudBoard

209 W. Third St. in Prophestown. Gradert’s book, “Down Coon Hollow Road,” is a tale of the Ozark Mountains in southern Missouri in 1988.

Drought, poverty and the effects on a small rural town weave a tale around a friendship between an 80-year-old neighbor and two local 12-year-olds. As the aging neighbor makes and signs his last will and testament one day and dies the next, a treasure hunt to find his fortune follows. Everyone is invited to attend this event and listen to Gradert’s multi-generational story for all ages.

Family Reading Initiative continues at the library

During the week of Oct. 16-21, the library will continue its Family Reading Initiative encouraging all kids to read in their households.

any age!

Cambridge author book signing is Oct. 21

Cambridge author Joy Gradert will be present for a book signing and presentation at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library located at

All children that visit and check out books at the library during these dates will receive a Halloween-themed cocoa bomb. Be sure to stop in to see all of our new books we have added for the month of October, including a hand-selected section of spooky and fall/cozy books.

We encourage everyone from ages 2 to 101 to use the local library.

Alpacas draw visitors to Morrison farm

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – One by one and with a big smile, Randy Larson greeted guests as they arrived at his 10-acre farm Saturday.

The “I Love Alpacas” T-shirt he was wearing highlighted the reason why visitors of all ages were showing up at his and his wife Jan’s farm six miles west of Morrison.

Saturday marked the first day of a weekend celebrating the 17th annual National Alpaca Farm Days, which included guests getting the chance to pet an alpaca and learn more about an animal known for its soft, luxurious fur.

Jan and Randy, who moved onto their Morrison farm three years ago, are originally from Alpha. When Randy retired from his large animal veterinary practice about 20 years ago, he and Jan decided to look into raising alpacas.

“Our kids had 4-H animals,” he said. “We had three kids and they had cows and sheep and pigs and they all graduated and went to college and the 4-H projects left. Then I retired from active large animal practice in 2000 and we were looking for something to take care of and we started investigating alpacas.”

Alpacas are native to Peru, Bolivia and Chile and were introduced into the U.S. in the mid-1980s, he said.

“We were aware of them, but prior to that, they had only been in zoos,” he said.

The couple spent a year studying and visiting farms before investing in their first alpacas.

They now run their own business, Kalmar Kolors Alpacas, at 9721 Lincoln Road, Morrison.

Alpacas primarily are raised for their fleece in North America, according to the Alpaca Owners Association. One facet of alpaca fleece is its variety of natural colors: pure white, several

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Odell Public Library to host ‘Land of Surprises’ program

A fascinating program will be given by Jim and Ann Camp on Thursday, Oct. 19, at Odell Public Library beginning at 6:30 p.m.

To celebrate their 60th anniversary, they decided to visit Morocco in western Africa. However, the pandemic hit and they had to put off this wondrous vacation until Feb. 10 through March 7 of this year. They always had been

shades of fawn and brown, several shades of gray and true black and many other subtle shades and hues, up to 22 of them. White, light fawn and light gray can be readily dyed, offering a rainbow of colors for the fleece artist.

Larson said alpacas are sheared annually in the spring, with the fleece harvested in a process known as skirting. The fleece is shaken, dust and debris are removed and the skirted fleece is sent out to be turned into yarn.

Larson said fleece also can be blended with other fine fibers such as merino wool, cashmere, mohair, silk and angora and is highly sought by cottage-industry artists that include

fascinated by the idea of this trip, but it was more than expected.

Ann described it as “an amazingly fun place.”

“The markets, called souks, were beyond imagination and so captivating,” Ann said. “Kiosks were to be found everywhere lining the streets or squares with only a small walkway and selling everything. It was all so very, very busy.”

The Camps will present this spellbinding and intriguing voyage using Power

hand spinners, knitters and weavers, as well as the commercial fashion industry. The Larsons have theirs turned into 100% alpaca fleece, which is graded as baby, royal, average and coarse, and used to create clothing or textiles.

To learn more about alpacas, the goods made from their fleece or how to start an alpaca business, email Larson at larson26@divcominc.net.

Their website can be found at www. openherd.com.

Point for their entrancing photos of this magical place.

There is no charge. However, donations for the library are welcome.

Wee Naturalists programs at Odell Public Library

University of Illinois Extension Wee Naturalists, in partnership with Odell Public Library, will have fun, interactive programs for youth ages 3-6. Come and explore environmental education topics

through stories, activities, crafts and outdoor exploration.

Each program will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

Program dates and topics are: Oct. 7 –Spiders; Oct. 21 – Pumpkins; Nov. 4 –Clouds; and Dec. 9 – Birds. Attend one or all of them. A parent/ guardian is required to attend each session. This is a free program. Registration is required by calling 815-772-7323.

Photos by Charlene Bielema

Randy Larson (right) and Aaron Bush of Morrison pose with Oo-la-la at Larson’s farm west of Morrison on Saturday.

Randy Larson explains the alpaca shearing process at his farm west of Morrison on Saturday.

P-town anti-abortion activist pleads guilty

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

URBANA – Three weeks after a federal judge denied his request to plead no contest, an elderly Prophetstown anti-abortion activist pleaded guilty to trying to burn down a clinic where abortions will be performed.

That means 73-year-old Philip J. Buyno faces up to 20 years in prison at his sentencing Feb. 5. There is no parole in the federal system.

He also could be fined up to $250,000.

Buyno’s request to plead no contest, in which he would have accepted

a conviction without admitting his guilt, was denied Aug. 30. He requested a change of plea hearing on Sept. 14 and pleaded guilty to attempted arson on Sept. 19.

Buyno was indicted June 6 for the May 20 incident in Danville.

His role in speedy resolution to the case will help him when U.S. Central District Court Judge Colin Stirling Bruce determines his sentence.

Federal sentencing guidelines require the judge to consider many factors, including the seriousness of the offense, the defendant’s criminal history and whether he accepted responsibility and cooperated with investigators and prosecutors.

Buyno immediately admitted to investigators planning and attempting to burn down the clinic, but he also said if given the chance, he’d do it again, which may negate his acceptance of responsibility in Bruce’s eye.

It was among the reasons the judge did not accept his plea of nolo contendere.

In his interview after his arrest, he told investigators he was a member of an anti-abortion “rescue group” that prevents abortion clinics from being established.

About 4:30 a.m. May 20, he backed his car into the entrance of the building, which was being remodeled into a reproductive health clinic. It has not yet opened.

His car was filled with containers of gasoline, wood and old tires Buyno planned to use to burn down the building.

His effort, which was caught on video surveillance cameras, failed when his car doors became jammed shut by the debris and he couldn’t get out or reach a container of gasoline he had thrown out the window.

He was extricated and arrested.

Buyno told officers during his interview that day that “if I could sneak in with a gas can and a match, I’d go there again,” and that if he was released from jail, he’ll go back and finish the job.

Because of Danville’s proximity to the Illinois-Indiana border, interstate commerce would be conducted at the clinic, hence the federal charge.

Buyno filed his request to plead no contest on July 25, based on “his religious beliefs, as those beliefs are completely opposed to the expected purpose and use of the building.”

Bruce said he declined to agree to it in part because by doing so, it might not deter others, or Buyno himself, from committing a similar crime in the future. He cited Buyno’s remarks to investigators in his ruling.

Buyno will remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshal’s Service until he is sentenced.

Whiteside County offers free new online shopping marketplace

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

A free new online venue for Whiteside County businesses to showcase and sell their products, “from artisanal crafts to locally sourced goods,” is being made available by the county.

Shop Where I Live Whiteside County Marketplace “provides a seamless and convenient way for small businesses within the county to expand their digital presence and reach a wider customer base, while fostering a stronger sense of community collaboration,” Economic Development Director Gary Camarano said in a news release announcing the new platform.

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Whiteside Forum lists upcoming programs

The Whiteside Forum, established in 1985, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit community group that sponsors presentations and discussions of issues of importance and interest to the public. Issues chosen for conferences have an international dimension as well as local interest and importance. The organization is supported entirely by individual, special and business contributions and

Businesses based in the county will be listed free of charge, with no commission or monthly fees required. A live team is available to provide support.

Products made, sourced or transformed by retail brick and mortar or other small businesses and the services of bars, restaurants or entertainment venues will be offered.

Shoppers can search by type of product – the categories are art, baby and kids, food and beverage, home and garden, personalized gifts and gift cards – and have the products delivered and shipped to their doorsteps.

They also can search by store name and location if they prefer to pick up an item or shop in person. A

all events are free and open to the public.

Events are held on the last Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. Morrison.

Upcoming events are:

• Oct. 29, Brian Ritter, executive director of Nahant Marsh - “Conservation: Nahant Marsh, the Mississippi River and Beyond”

• Nov. 26, Bob Vaughn, local entrepre -

customer support option also will be available should problems arise.

A few businesses already are signed up, and with the holidays fast approaching, the county expects many more businesses will be on board.

“This initiative aligns with the county’s commitment to nurturing local businesses and bolstering economic growth from within,” Camarano said in the release. “By harnessing the power of technology, this platform empowers local entrepreneurs to establish and maintain an online storefront, making it easier than ever for customers to shop local and support the businesses that make Whiteside County unique.”

The site also is being promoted by

neur, Morrison Tech grad and U.S. Army veteran - “My Vietnam War”

• Jan. 28, 2024, Andrew Stutzke, morning meteorologist, WQAD TV8 - “Meteorology, Storm Chasing, Storm Preparedness, Weather Patterns, Models and Climate.”

• Feb. 25, 2024, Book discussion - “I, Human: AI [Artificial Intelligence], Automation and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique” by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzik

a partnership of county chambers of commerce, cities, main streets and small business development centers, called Local Champions.

“Small businesses are the lifeblood of our community and it’s crucial that we provide them with the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital age,” Camarano said in the release. “Shop Where I Live Whiteside County Marketplace is more than just an online platform – it’s a testament to our commitment to fostering a resilient local economy and a close-knit community.”

For information, to register a business or to shop, go to whitesidecounty.shopwhereilive.com.

Camarano can be reached at econdev@whiteside.org or 815-772-5182.

• March 24, 2024, Norm Moline, PhD, professor emeritus of geography at Augustana College. - “Why Taiwan Matters: Small Island, Important Place”

• April 28, 2024, A panel (TBA) discussion - “How America Got Mean”

For more information about The Whiteside Forum, contact Marc Adami by text at 815-718-5347 or email marcadami53@gmail.com or check out the Whiteside Forum on Facebook.

Philip J. Buyno

Northland Mall is site for Senior Showcase on Oct. 3

STERLING – The 2023 Senior Showcase is coming to the Northland Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Presented by Sauk Valley Media, it is a local event for those “50 and Better.”

More than 45 merchant displays from businesses throughout the Sauk Valley area will be on-site and will include information on health care providers, caregivers, retirement planning, insurance coverage, longterm care and many other subjects of interest to the growing market of consumers 50 years and older.

“This will be the 24th year for this great event and it just seems to get bigger and better each year,” Kelly Null of Sauk Valley Media in Dixon said. “The vendors at this show are prepared to answer any questions on senior living, retirement, health care and so much more. The over 50 crowd loves this event and returns year after year to gain knowledge of new companies and products designed just for them.”

The Senior Showcase is free and open to the public.

“Make plans to attend this event and visit face-to-face with exhibitors that can answer your questions about

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Portions of Cherry, Jackson and Heaton streets in Morrison slated to receive work

MORRISON – Work has started on Morrison’s South Cherry Street project, City Administrator Brian Melton announced Sept. 19 in a news release.

This year’s local street project includes South Cherry Street, North Jackson Street from the railroad tracks to East Knox Street and North Heaton Street from the railroad tracks to Lincolnway. As part of the project, some curbing and inlets will be repaired, intersection

senior issues,” Null said.

The event is sponsored by Sauk Valley Media, CGH Medical Center, KSB Hospital and Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice.

For more information, contact Kelly Null at 815-632-2566 or knull@ saukvalley.com

sidewalk approaches will be reconstructed and the road surface will be milled and overlaid with new asphalt. There will be temporary and daily road closures throughout portions of these streets as the project progresses.

Illinois, motor fuel tax funds and local 1% sales tax funds at a cost of $379,381. The project was awarded to Martin & Company of Oregon. Engineering services were completed by Willett Hofmann & Associates of Dixon.

Photo provided by Glanna Spotts

Prophetstown High School music teacher Madison Fouts (center) receives an $864 check from Prophetstown Proud’s Glenna Spotts (right) and Kathy Raser. The money was raised at a T-shirt sale July 25 during Prophetstown Proud’s Greg “Bubba” Raser Memorial Cruise Night Fourth Friday. The shirts were designed by Greg and Kathy Raser’s grandson, Koby Brooks, and featured Greg’s pride and joy – his lime green 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger.

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Shaw Local News Network file photo Sterling’s Northland Mall will host the Senior Showcase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3.

Donald Lee Domdey, 83, of Morrison, passed on 9/20/2023. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

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Who actually determines safety and ability to operate a

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

“Is it time?”

The U.S. is a country that prides itself on freedom and independence. Our cars and driving opportunities are a prime reflection of that.

We also are a country that is aging. Generally, with age we recognize there often is a corresponding rise in wisdom but decline in physical function and abilities.

Unfortunately, many times there is a lack of wisdom when it comes to restricting one’s driving and even giving up the license.

Statistics are quite clear that older drivers cause a disproportionate increase in driving accidents. There are many factors behind this including decreased sensory awareness and visual problems from cataracts and macular degeneration. Hearing loss may impose restrictions as well.

Heart conditions and rhythm disturbances make one more at risk, as do other circulation conditions such as stroke and related diseases.

Medicines may affect some people while driving. Medicines that did not affect a person in their earlier years may have more of an impairment for

an older individual because of toxic side effects built up because of metabolic changes.

The problem is most of these changes occur subtly and slowly over time and the average individual does not sense the effect. These conditions also may be aggravated by dementia, including Alzheimer’s, which itself can cause problems with driving.

The good news for older drivers is there are few medical conditions or medicines that limit one’s opportunity to drive. Even people with early onset Alzheimer’s have been known to drive effectively. In fact, statistics show their rate of accidents is no more than their counterparts without dementia. However, advanced forms of this condition along with other medical conditions clearly carry increased risk. Most older drivers likely can extend their safe and effective driving if they learn and respect their limitations and keep in mind they have their best opportunity when they are driving in familiar territory during the daytime in safe weather conditions with a well-maintained vehicle and no influence of alcohol or other mind-altering substances.

So who actually determines safety

and the ability to operate a motor vehicle? Well, there is no simple answer or solution that fits all situations.

We as a society must be aware of all avenues to keep tabs on drivers and to realize that we all are safer when we are looking out for one another and informing the appropriate authorities of our concerns.

Your doctor, for example, is limited to detect an unsafe driver. This is because all doctors have patients with the above conditions who are still safe and proven drivers.

Your doctor and other agencies, though, may be assisted by reports from family members and others in the community. Some states will allow anonymous requests to the Department of Transportation to bring in an individual for testing.

The following questions may be helpful to ask older drivers if you have concerns:

• Would you be comfortable with your grandchildren riding with this driver?

• Does a spouse or other family member refuse to ride or question liabilities?

• Have family or friends suggested that you limit your driving?

• Has anyone ever questioned your driving ability because they were concerned that you have lost some skills that you once had?

• Have you been in more than one accident or near-accident in the past two to three years?

• Would you be willing to limit your driving if your doctor or a respected family member or friend requested you to do so?

• Would you be willing to take a test to demonstrate the extent of your diving ability?

The answers to these questions may help determine if this information should be passed on to others. Such questions should not be construed as an automatic prelude to loss of license, but more as an awareness and process of shared responsibility.

One should keep in mind that because individuals may appear more functional on any given day, it takes all of us working together to report trends. While there are functional driving tests performed by experts, even these cannot pick up all of the legitimate concerns and risks, but we can expect to see more of these agencies in the future to give us our best bet for society’s road safety.

1963: Homecoming queen nominees announced

60 Years

Sept. 25, 1963

Stanley Tenboer and Larry Johnson have begun training with the General Electric Company technical manufacturing apprentice program in Morrison. As members of the apprentice program, they will work on rotational assignments in many areas of manufacturing and engineering.

Homecoming queen nominees were announced. Candidates for queen and her attendants have been chosen by the student body. In the senior class, the queen and her attendant will be chosen from the following nominees: Mary Ashpole, Minna Borgman, Pat Daniels, Donna Fergusion Stella Griffa and Lilli VanHouten. Attendants will be chosen from the lower classes. Junior class: Judy Brazel, Donna Faber and Kathy Huizenga. Sophomore class: Linda Moldermaker, Diane Vance and Sharon Veselko. Freshman class: Shirley Brondyke, Janet Hook and Linda VanZuiden.

50 Years

Sept. 26, 1973

Construction of a new clubhouse for the Fulton Country Club will begin and a final call is being made for charter

memberships. The membership list will be limited to 250 and memberships will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The country club is a private club and will be used only by members.

James Shipma was elected president of the Fulton Chamber of Commerce at a meeting of the board of directors. Other officers are Del Curley, vice president; Fred Berg, secretary; and James Bosma, treasurer. The Chamber voted to contribute $200 to the campaign for a park district for Fulton and to support the effort in every way possible.

40 Years

Sept. 28, 1983

Dr. Jeffrey Gilbert will open a chiropractic practice in Futon and will meet all of the appointments of Dr. Peter Trichardt, who left Fulton. Gilbert graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College and received his license in September, 1982. Trichardt and his family moved to Naperville, where he expects to begin practice in October.

Terry St. Ores, who joined the Fulton Police Department in March, has submitted his resignation. St. Ores has accepted a position at the city of Freeport’s police department. According to

a contract signed by the officer, he will be required to repay Fulton for his schooling.

30 Years

Sept. 22, 1993

The Fulton Chamber of Commerce received a check for $5,000 that was pledged earlier this year from the Fulton Recreation Corp. to help fund the Fulton tennis court renovation project. Larry St. Ores, president of the Fulton Recreation Corp. presented the check to Mike Smith, treasurer of the Fulton Chamber of Commerce and William Brinkman, president of the Chamber. Also at the check presentation was Dale Wiersema, president of the Fulton Community Fund, which provides the majority of funds to operate the recreation program.

Schools in the River Bend District underwent a state Health/Life Safety Code inspection and many changes will be needed to comply with regulations. The changes cited do not need immediate attention and the board tabled any action until Superintendent Kent Hammer can determine the work that needs to be done now and at what cost. Items include fire alarms, exhaust fans and fire extinguishers.

20 Years

Sept. 24, 2003

Stamping Sensations Retail Outlet, owned by Vicki and Ciff Davis of Fulton, will hold a grand opening celebration. The store is located at 1011 Fourth St. The stamping business is not new to the Davises. They have been doing mail order for the past 10 years.

Picture This, a new store, will be opening in the mall at 1426 10th Ave. Owner Julie Boonstra said the store will carry scrapbook supplies, a variety of paper, photo albums, etc.

10 Years

Sept. 25, 2013

Kiwanis Club volunteers Steve Huizenga, Ron Vogel, Vickie Lockhart, Jon Lockhart, Ken Tiesman and Ray Borgman were busy “sprucing up” the canyon for the fall festival. Extensive work has been done on the Town Hall building located near the entrance.

Volley for the Cure was started by the IHSA and many volleyball teams around the state are participating. Teams raise money for breast cancer awareness before and during a match. Every fall, Fulton partners with Morrison to raise money for the cure. Last year, the two teams raised about $1,400.

POLICE REPORTS

Fulton Police

Sept. 14

Officers assisted with a wide load on the North Bridge, responded to a citizen concern in the 400 block of 11th Avenue, assisted the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department with a motorist assist on Route 30 and responded to a theft call in the 200 block of Fourth Street.

An ordinance ticket was issued for dog running at large.

There were seven calls for service.

Sept. 15

Officers responded to a harassment complaint in the 1200 block of 15th Avenue, responded to a follow-up call in the 1000 block of 12th Avenue, responded to a found property call in the 1000 block of Fourth Street, assisted with a vehicle versus deer accident at Route 84 and Spring Valley Road, responded to a motorist assist at Highway 30 and Millard Road and responded to a suspicious subject call at Ninth Street and Valley View Drive.

There were eight calls for service.

Sept. 16

Officers responded to a suspicious activity call in the 19000 block of Elston Road, responded to a follow-up call in the 1000 block of 12th Avenue, assisted with a welfare check in the 400 block of 17th Avenue and several business security checks were completed. A written warning was issued for improper lighting at Highway 30 and Waller Road.

There were seven calls for service.

Sept. 17

Officers assisted the Prophetstown Police Department and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department with a call, responded to a noise complaint in the 1600 block of Sixth Street, responded to a found property call in the 600 block of 16th Avenue, assisted the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department with a disturbance call on Sandy Bottom Road, completed several security checks and assisted with an ambulance call on Sandy Bottom Road.

There were eight calls for service.

Sept. 18

Officers assisted with a wide load on the North Bridge, assisted the Fulton Fire Department with a call in the 1300 block of 14th Avenue, responded to a parking complaint in the 1200 block of Seventh Avenue, completed several business security checks, responded to a citizen concern in the 1100 block of Fourth Street, responded to a 911 hang up call in the 900 block of 19th Avenue, responded to a criminal damage to property call in the 300 block of Fourth Street and assisted the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department and Fulton Fire Department with a fire call on Elston Road.

There were 13 calls for service.

Sept. 19

Officers assisted the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department with a welfare check on 14th Street, responded to a motorist assist at Highway 30 and Route

84, responded to a harassment complaint in the 19000 block of Elston Road, responded to a follow-up call in the 400 block of 11th Avenue, responded to a fraud complaint on 24th Avenue, assisted with a welfare check in the 600 block of 13th Avenue and responded to a fraud complaint in the 1000 block of Sixth Avenue.

A written warning was issued for no valid registration at Route 136 and Route 84.

There were 11 calls for service.

Sept. 20

Officers assisted with a wide load on the North Bridge and responded to a suspicious subject call in the 1300 block of 17th Street.

A written warning was issued for speeding in the 1200 block of Seventh Avenue.

There were six calls for service.

Morrison Police

Arrests

Sept. 8

About 5:36 p.m., police received a retail theft complaint at Dollar General, 633 E. Lincolnway. During the investigation, it was discovered that Amanda McNamara, 39, of Morrison, knowingly and without

legal justification permanently deprived the Dollar General of their merchandise without paying the retail price. McNamara was taken into custody and transported to the Whiteside County jail.

Sept. 13

About 2:28 a.m., police conducted a check on two suspicious subjects at Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway. During the investigation, it was discovered that Georgina Lawrence, 40, of Davenport, Iowa, was unlawfully in possession of drug paraphernalia. Lawrence was taken into custody and transported to the Whiteside County jail.

Citations

Sept. 11

Juan Enriquez-Guillen, 51, Glendale Heights, speeding

Javon Riley, 24, Greenwood, Indiana, driving while license suspended

Sept. 12

Cecil Perry, 90, Clinton, Iowa, disobeyed stop sign

Sept. 13

Scott Holbert, 63, Morrison, improper display of registration sticker, operating an uninsured motor vehicle Thepublicisremindedthesearecharges andallpeoplearepresumedinnocentuntil provedguiltyinacourtoflaw.

Bark Park ownership turned over to city of Morrison

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MORRISON – Morrison’s On the Move with Parks and Recreation presented the Bark Park to the city of

Morrison at a ribbon-cutting Sept. 11.

The Bark Park is located on North Genesee Street.

The Bark Park features two dog runs – one run for smaller and older

dogs and another run for larger dogs. There is a shelter with picnic tables at each dog run.

The project was “definitely supported by the community,” On the Move’s Karla Burn said. “We had so

many local businesses, clubs and individuals give generously to make this project a reality.”

The group fundraised for two years and collected more than $70,000.

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On the Move with Morrison Parks and Recreation turned over ownership of the Bark Park to Morrison city officials at a ribbon-cutting Sept. 11. Attending the ceremony were Nick Volckmann (from left), OTM; aldermen Vern Tervelt and Harvey Zuidema; Michaele Burn (holding Maven); Trevan Burn (holding Ronan), OTM; Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde; Karla Burn, OTM (holding Merrik’s hand); Lorna Temple; Mike Buckwalter; Kathy Schmidt; Jim Strating and Charla Olson from OTM; and alderman Todd Schlegel.

Morrison’s Harvest Hammer draws athletes from 7 states

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MORRISON – The Harvest Hammer brought in participants from throughout the U.S. who ran, walked and biked their way through the annual event Saturday, Sept. 16.

313 people registered before the event for the adult races, with another 10 to 15 registering the day of the event, which is hosted by the Morrison Rotary Club. Participants came from Illinois, Iowa, Florida, Washington, Arkansas, Wisconsin and Georgia, organizer

Mick Welding said.

Welding said 113 kids registered for the youth runs. Children’s events included a onethird mile Wee Run for children in pre-K through second grade, a half-mile Fun Run for second through fifth graders and a 1-mile Challenge Run for fifth through eighth graders.

Adult races included a 5K Run/Duathlon.

A 3.1-mile run began at Morrison High School, while duathletes took a 21-mile bike ride through the countryside.

A Color Run, which rounded out the Harvest Hammer events, was open to all ages.

Elks to offer free children’s podiatry clinic Oct. 19

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MORRISON – Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, in cooperation with Northwest District Elks Lodges, will sponsor a free children’s podiatry assessment clinic Thursday, Oct. 19, at Morrison Family Care Clinic, located at 303 N. Jackson St. in Morrison. Dr. David Yeager will be the clinician in charge.

The clinic starts at 8 a.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at the clinic.

No medical referral is necessary for the clinic but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion.

School nurses are welcome to

refer children and families to the clinic.

The Elks organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928 and this is one of 15 clinic locations throughout Illinois. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing inward or outward or complains of foot pain, they can be seen at the clinic.

There is no charge for any diagnostic services at the clinic.

The Elks will provide financial assistance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome physical challenges.

Charlene Bielema

Runners take off from the starting line at the annual Harvest Hammer on Sept. 16 in Morrison.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Morrison 41, Monmouth Roseville 12 : The Mustangs scored on their first three possessions and led 21-0 at the half en route to the win that kept Morrison undefeated at 5-0.

Brady Anderson scored three touchdowns for the Mustangs, with Chase Newman, Carson Strating and Rylan Alvarado adding one each to give Morrison an insurmountable lead in the fourth quarter and forcing a running clock.

Fulton 38, Dakota 8: The Steamers boosted their season record to 3-2 with a win over the Indians in Dakota. The Steamers’ two losses this year have been to Lena-Winslow, ranked No. 1 in Class 1A and Forreston, ranked No. 2 in 1A.

Forreston 46, West Carroll 0: At Forreston, the Cardinals routed the Thunder in an NUIC matchup.

Forreston’s Kaleb Sanders rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on three carries, scoring on a 45-yard run. Alex Ryia hauled in a 26-yard touchdown pass from Brady Gill and rushed for a 1-yard touchdown. Micah Nelson, Owen Mulder and Christian Ryia added one rushing touchdown each for the Cardinals. Mulder rushed for 63 yards on seven carries. Gill finished 3-for-3 passing for 65 yards.

Raef Schintgen passed for 51 yards to lead West Carroll.

Illinois 8-Man Football Association

Amboy 48, Ridgewood 42: At Woodhull, the Clippers edged the Spartans, led by 148 rushing yards and three touchdowns from Landon Whechel.

Amboy’s Eddie Jones went 7-for-12 passing for 116 yards with a touchdown pass to Brennan Blaine. Blaine rushed three times for 31 yards and caught three passes for 39 yards. The Clippers’ Quinn Leffleman rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 56 yards.

Taylor Snook paced Ridgewood on the ground with 168 yards and two touchdowns.

Polo 42, River Ridge 6: At Hanover, the Marcos rolled past the Wildcats in a North 2 division game.

Polo’s Delo Fernandez rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries, scoring on runs of 60 yards and 1 yard. He also had a 19-yard reception. Marcos teammate Brock Soltow rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries and caught four passes for 54 yards.

Also for Polo, Carter Merdian threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Billy Lowry, Nathaniel Yingling returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown and Noah Dewey rushed for a 19-yard touchdown.

Milledgeville 74, Kirkland Hiawatha 26: At Kirkland, the Missiles streamrolled the Hawks.

Milledgeville’s Connor Nye went 7-for-10 passing for 204 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed six times for 105 yards and one touchdown. Bryce McKenna caught four passes for 131 yards and three touchdowns, including a 49-yard touchdown reception, and Micah Toms-Smith rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns on six carries, including a 71-yard run.

Konner Johnson chipped in 87 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and Spencer Nye tallied 77 rushing yards and one touchdown for the Missiles.

Steve Siefken/Shaw Media Morrison’s Brady Anderson jumps over one of his teammates and into the end zone during Friday’s game at Monmouth.

Boys golf

NUIC Tournament: At Woodbine Bend Golf Course, River Ridge/Scales Mound won the 15-team boys event with a 320 score. Fulton placed second with a 328, Forreston took third with a 349, Eastland/Milledgeville secured sixth place with a 378, West Carroll finished 12th with a 462, Amboy nabbed 14th with a 494 and short-handed Polo came in 15th with a 546.

RR/SM’s Thomas Hereau was the medalist with a 78, defeating Galena’s Connor Glasgow in a two-hole playoff.

Fulton’s Owen Van Zuiden finished fourth with a 79. Also for the Steamers, Zach Winkel shot an 82 for eighth, Dawson Price fired an 83 for 10th, Jacob Voss carded an 84 for 11th and Brady Read tallied an 86 for 13th.

Riverdale 143, Moline 147 : At Byron Hills Golf Course, the Rams edged the Maroons in a nonconference dual meet.

Aidan Dorathy shot a 34, Braden Janicki fired a 35, Mason Smyser tallied a 36, Blake Sutton scored a 38, Ayden Swift had a 41, and Dean Wainwright had a 46 as Riverdale finished undefeated at 12-0 in duals.

Moline’s Isaac Rumler was the medalist with a 33.

The JV Rams gutted out a close match with a victory to also finish the season undefeated with a 10-0

record. Those scores were Mike Smolenski, 47, Maddox McWilliams, 37, Ian Smiddy, 48, Gage Neff, 50, Kyler Gallens, 52, and Jack Endresak, 53.

Rams take invitational: The Riverdale Rams won the Sterling Invitational at Emerald Hill Golf Course in Sterling on Sept. 23 with a 322 ahead of Moline’s

324 and Dixon’s 325.

Aidan Dorathy was third with a 74, followed by an 11th-place finish by Braden Janicki with an 80 and Mason Smyser in 16th with an 82. Other Rams scores were Blake Sutton, 86, Ayden Swift, 97, and Dylan Watson, 100.

The Rams host a regional on

Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Girls volleyball

Fulton 2, Amboy 0: At Fulton, the Steamers defeated the Clippers 25-8, 25-6.

Leaders for Fulton were Miraya Pessman with six kills, seven digs and nine assists, Brooklyn Brennan with seven kills, 10 assists and six digs, Reese Dykstra with six kills and four digs and Ava Bowen with seven kills.

Orion 2, Morrison 0: At Morrison, the Fillies lost to the Chargers 25-17, 25-12.

Leaders for Morrison were Jordan Eads with 12 assists and Sophia Milnes and Kaylee Pruis with four kills apiece.

Fulton 2, Ashton-Franklin Center 0: At Fulton, the Steamers defeated the Raiders 25-13, 25-15 in an NUIC South match.

Leaders for Fulton were Annaka Hackett with nine kills and seven digs, Brooklyn Brennan with five kills, eight assists and three digs, Resse Germann with 13 digs and Kali Brewer with 13 assists.

Erie-Prophetstown 2, Princeton 1 : At Princeton, the Panthers defeated the Tigers 13-25, 25-12, 25-19 in a Three Rivers crossover match.

Leaders for Erie-Prophetstown were Jamie Neumiller with 10 kills, eight digs and three aces, Kennedy Buck with 27 assists and eight digs, Claire Reymer with nine kills and four

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GO STEAMERS AND KNIGHTS!

Photo provided by Trent Groves, Riverdale High School

The Riverdale Rams won the Sterling Invitational at Emerald Hill Golf Course on Sept. 23 in Sterling with a 322, finishing ahead of Moline’s 324 and Dixon’s 325. Aidan Dorathy was third with a 74, followed by an 11th-place finish by Braden Janicki with an 80 and Mason Smyser in 16th with an 82. Other Rams scores were Blake Sutton (86), Ayden Swift (97) and Dylan Watson (100).

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blocks and Peyton Umstead with nine digs.

Erie-Prophetstown 2, Rockridge 0: At Erie, the Panthers defeated the Rockets 25-15, 28-26 in a Three Rivers West match.

Leaders for Erie-Prophetstown were Kennedy Buck with 28 assists and two aces, Claire Reymer with eight kills and four blocks, Peyton Umstead with 15 digs and Jamie Neumiller with eight kills.

Reagan Sibley chipped in 10 digs and three blocks, while Lauren Abbott added seven kills.

Boys golf

Fulton 157, Polo (no score): At Fulton Country Club, medalist Owen Van Zuiden shot an even-par 36 as the Steamers defeated the short-handed Marcos in an NUIC dual meet.

Brady Read and Zach Winkel both fired 40s and Jacob Voss added a 41 for Fulton.

Aiden Messer shot a 55 to pace Polo. Caleb Sutton and Jackson Willis each chipped in 56s. The win improved the Steamers to 16-0 overall and 14-0 in conference.

Three Rivers Conference Tournament: At Mendota Golf Club, Riverdale was

the team champion with a 308 score. Mendota finished second with a 348. Sherrard took third with a 349 at the 12-team event. Erie-Prophetstown finished 10th with a 382.

Riverdale’s Aidan Dorathy was the medalist with a 74, followed in second place by Mason Symser and Blake Sutton with 77s and Braden Janicki in sixth place with an 80. The Panthers were led by Dane Ryan, 89, Blake Geuns, 91, Caden VanHorn, 93, and Sawyer Copeland, 109.

Girls golf

Rockridge 188, Erie-Prophetstown 220: At Lake Erie Country Club, the Panthers lost to the Rockets in a Three Rivers West dual meet.

Rockridge’s Hannah Graves shot a 38 for medalist honors.

Izzy Johnston (51), Lillian McWilliams (53), Hannah Huisman (56) and Gabi Abell (60) led Erie-Prophetstown.

Erie-Prophetstown triangular: At Lake Erie Country Club, Orion won the three-team event with a 204. Erie-Prophetstown placed second with a 212 and Newman placed third with a 224.

Orion’s Emily Olson was the medalist with a 48.

For the Panthers, Isabella Johnston carded a 51, Michelle Naftzger tallied a 55 and Gabi Abell added a 56.

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Fulton’s Brookyn Brennan spikes during a Sept. 21 match against Amboy at Fulton High School. The Steamers won the match in two sets.

Sterling Newman beats Erie-Prophetstown 20-7

By DAN WUSSOW dwussow@shawmedia.com

ERIE – The Newman Comets defeated the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers 20-7 Friday night in a homecoming game at Erie.

The Comets and Panthers engaged in a defensive struggle throughout the first half. Defensive back Mac Hanrahan intercepted a pass at the Newman 25 on the opening Erie-Prophetstown drive to stop a possession that began at its own 48. Panthers quarterback Jeremiah Kochevar faded away on the throw and tried to thread it into tight coverage. Hanrahan made a leaping grab to flip the field.

Midway through the second quarter, Erie-Prophetstown threatened to score on a third-and-8 from the Newman 8. Fortunately for the Comets, a Kochevar pass to the end zone was tipped by linebacker Daniel Kelly, then caught near the goal line by linebacker Austin Van Landuit and returned to the Newman 6.

“That was huge. They had all the momentum going in and we did what we’ve been doing best, which is getting turnovers on defense,” Kelly said. “That just happened to be one of those

plays that we were in the right spot at the right time. I tipped it and it went right into Austin’s hands and we just went on from there. That was a huge momentum change going into the half.”

The Comets’ first four drives resulted in punts. Quarterback Evan Bushman went 4-for-8 passing for 51 yards to lead the first-half attack for Newman. The Comets managed only 27 rushing yards on 13 carries in the first half.

The Panthers’ first four drives resulted in an interception, a punt, an interception and no score as the first half expired. Erie-Prophetstown was limited to 12 passing yards and 65 rushing yards before the break.

Midway through the third quarter, on a drive that appeared headed for another three-and-out, Newman’s offense finally broke through. After a high snap and a fumbled snap put Newman in a third-and-26 from its own 33, Bushman made up for his fumbled snap with a deep dime on the seam to running back Carter Rude for a 36-yard gain. The first-down play set up the Comets’ first scoring drive.

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Newman’s Brady Grennan is wrapped up by Erie-Prophetstown’s Jordee Crow on Sept. 22. See

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Running back Brady Grennan powered through the Erie-Prophetstown defense for a 20-yard gain to reach the Panthers’ 11, then pounded it up the middle for an 8-yard gain on the next play.

After that, Bushman threw a beautiful ball to wide receiver Isaiah Williams for a 3-yard touchdown pass in the left corner of the end zone with 4:57 to play in the third quarter. Newman took an 8-0 lead after the two-point conversion.

The Panthers heated up offensively on their next possession. After a Bushman interception on what appeared to be a miscommunication, Erie-Prophetstown took over at its own 39 with 39.4 seconds left in the third quarter.

The first play of the ensuing drive was a 51-yard pass from Kochevar to running back Demetree Larson. The pretty pass dropped in over a defender to Larson around the Newman 40-yard line and Larson raced down the left sideline for about 30 yards after the catch.

On a subsequent fourth-and-4 from the Newman 4, Kochevar rolled right and hit Larson short in the right corner of the end zone. The play brought the Panthers to within 14-7 as 10:34 remained in the fourth quarter.

Newman scored the final touchdown with 9:41 to play. After a nice Rude kickoff return and unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against the Panthers set up Newman at the Erie-Prophetstown 30, Newman quickly scored. Grennan moved a pile at least 10 yards for a 21-yard gain on the first play of the drive, then Rude rushed in off the left tackle for a 9-yard touchdown.

“First half, we played great. I was very proud of us in the first half. I think we showed we’re not a true 0-4 team. I think we’ve played much better than that,” Larson said. “Third quarter, just mental errors. I think it was after they scored their first touchdown, I’m back in kick return and I just don’t grab the ball. That’s a mental mistake on me. I take full responsibility for that. And after that, we had no momentum. We tried to rally back. I don’t think we ever gave up, but we just couldn’t get it done in the end.”

Bushman finished 7-for-11 passing for 119 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Grennan rushed for 60 yards on 10 carries and had a reception of 23 yards. Williams caught three passes for 23 yards and a touchdown.

Kochevar finished with over 100 passing yards and a passing touchdown and rushed for 32 yards. Larson caught five passes for 77 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 29 yards.

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Connor Keegan finds running room against Newman on Sept. 22.

Morrison Knights of Columbus raise funds for WHOA

Terry Hoehn of the Saint Mary Morrison Knights of Columbus Council 3916 presents a donation check for $877 to Tawny Wiersema, representing WHOA, (White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center). The funds were raised from last year’s K of C Intellectual Disabilities Drive, (more commonly known as the Tootsie Roll Drive). WHOA is a completely volunteer organization financed entirely by donations. It provides equine-assisted therapy to students possessing a wide range of disabilities.

Morrison adult homecoming dance slated for Sept. 30

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It’s time for a throwback!

The Morrison Schools Foundation is hosting the Decades Rewind Adult Homecoming at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds.

Guests will celebrate the fashions of the past with thrifted outfits in the styles of their own homecoming days. Prizes will be given to the bestdressed. In addition to the prize of

being known as most stylish, two lucky people have the chance to be voted as this year’s homecoming king and queen.

Guests will join the dance with this year’s musical accompaniment, sponsored by Farmer’s National Bank. The band 30 West will provide music starting at 8 p.m. This day marks an important milestone for the group. The dance will be 30 West singer Nick Bonneur’s last day with the band, so stop by to see his last performance.

Registration for the Homecoming

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY

Whiteside County

Warranty deeds

Tess L. Burns Minda, also Burns, to Mitchel B. and Danelle J. Baar, 10060 Black Road, Fenton, $165,000.

Randy L. Kurfiss, Judy A. Null and Brian

W. and Carrie L. Hackbarth to Raymond A. Bernal, 503 W. Sixth St., Sterling, $50,000.

Patrick Prince to Richard Kendall Wood, 1410 11th Ave., Sterling, $67,000.

John R. and Anne E. Steiner Family Trust to Luz Fernandez, 2402 Merrill St., Sterling, $119,900.

Willis C. Simpson Estate, Susan Martin, and Phyllis, Terry, Robert, Michael, Ronald, and Richard Simpson to Larry E. Johnson, 1109 W. 21st St., Rock Falls, $50,000.

Gary F. and Beth E. Milnes to Jason D. Banks Family Trust, 17058 Crosby Road,

Morrison, $175,000.

Ruthe Ellen Stern to Joseph P. McDonald, 314 E. Fourth St., Rock Falls, $36,000.

Michael V. and Julie A. Nardi Allen to Aaron and Tonya Anderson, 12825 Cross Creek Court, Morrison, $555,000.

Michael L. and Betty R. Reed to Emma L. Youngquist, 2106 Canal St., Rock Falls, $78,000.

Dawson L. Williams to Tommy and Terri Lewis, 17 Meadow Lane, Prophetstown, $229,500.

Mary K. Harris to Jeffrey Zajicek and Michael Easley, 1304 14th Ave., Fulton, $47,500.

Todd Batten to Kacey M. Batten, 103 Ross St., Tampico, $100,000.

Michael L. and Jessica Vankampen to 504 17th Avenue LLC, 504 17th Ave., Fulton, $133,000.

Dance through Monday, Sept. 25, was $20 per person and $30 for a couple. Late registration will cost $25 per person and $40 per couple. Those interested in attending can register at www.morrisonschoolsfoundation.org or on the foundation Facebook event page.

The dance begins with a nostalgic dinner. Guests will be served food that harkens back to their high school days, such as chili, rectangular pizza, corn, cinnamon rolls and Butterfinger bars. A special addition that might not

Lloyd McKenna Jr. Estate to Haele R. Young, 25270 Indian Ridge Road, Sterling, $128,000.

Joyce A. Temple to Laura L. Tichler, Kenneth J. Temple Jr. and Kimberly S. Edwards, 1004 Suncrest Drive, Fulton, $0. Kala Sue Karrow and Jonathon Warren Heins to Isaac R. Pond, 803 Ave D, Rock Falls, $140,000.

Richard E. Hoff and Sophia Gonzalez to Kyle Fairchild, 1104 W. Fifth St., Sterling, $82,400.

Eunice A. Frank to Timothy H. Kendrick, 1010 Ave. K, Sterling, $35,000.

Dwayne E. Wetzell to Tyrone Johnson, 1510 E. Fourth St., Sterling, $28,500.

Merlin M. and Donna L. Bachman to Ross D. Thuente, 1723 North St., Sterling, $75,000.

Quit claim deeds

be familiar to the schoolyard is the replacement of milk cartons with spirits, but such are the perks of an adult homecoming dance.

The dance also will serve as an important purpose for the future. The Morrison Schools Foundation looks forward to awarding teachers with minigrants during the spring that allow them to buy special curriculum tools and supplies for the school year. In the 2022-23 school year, 12 grants were awarded in the first and third quarters.

Margaret Ramage to Anthony J. Kendall, 401 N. Main St. and 101 E. Fourth St., Tampico, $0.

Trustees deeds Rock River Housing Trust, Susan J. Spratt, trustee, to Maria G. Gonzalez, 412 E. Fifth St., Rock Falls, $143,000.

Barbara J. Kunde Trust to Trevor Glenn, 1207 13th Ave., Sterling, $129,000.

Executors deed

Barbara A. Wright Estate to Bryan T. and Angela C. Kamper, 926 16th Ave., Fulton, $75,000.

Deed B. Cecil Young Estate to Champion Chisel Works Inc., 707 E. 18th St., Rock Falls (Elevator Construction Co.), $300,000.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

Photo provided by Terry Hoehn

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

Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554

First Christian Reformed Church

801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790

www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

Hillsdale United Methodist Church

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

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church

Rev. 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

Stonecroft Clinton Womens Connection to meet Oct. 11

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Community Reformed Church, 727 N. 12th St., Clinton, Iowa.

All women are invited to brunch, followed by encouraging, inspirational, nondenominational speaker Debbie Solis of Rock Island, who will present “The Best Gift Ever.” She will share the secret of the best gift ever.

The group’s annual bazaar also will be held that day. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations of baked goods, craft items and white elephant items. All proceeds will go to Stonecroft ministries.

Cost is $13. Call Donna at 563-3576843 or Nancy at 563-242-8819 or her cellphone at 563-357-8859 for reservations.

Reservations are due Friday, Oct. 6.

Fellowship Sunday Potluck at First Baptist on Oct. 15

The next Fellowship Sunday Potluck for Morrison First Baptist Church will be Oct. 15 following the morning worship service.

The theme for this event will be “Octoberfest.” More details can be found on the church’s Facebook page. On Sept. 28, the church will be open from noon to 2 p.m. for individual prayer and meditation. All are welcome to attend.

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. 27: Hot chicken sandwiches, vegetables, watermelon, chips and desserts

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

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

Oct. 18: Maidrites, Jello cups, chips, desserts

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

First Reformed Church’s worship and activities

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at First Reformed Church, located at 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will bring the message, and the sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed. Sunday School classes begin at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments are available after the service during social time in the library.

Creative Crew will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27.

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

The football and cheerleader breakfast will be 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6.

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 us for worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1. Rev.Catherine Martin will deliver the message.

This week’s activities:

Viewing of Season 3 of “The Chosen” at 6:15 p.m. Monday.

Boy Scouts will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Outreach Center.

Christian Education for children and teens will be meeting 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, go to www.fultonpreschurch.org or by call the church at 815-589-3580.

CLASSIFIED

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

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

GRANT WRITER

Village of Lyndo n seeking to hire a Part time Grant Writer.

High School diploma, 1 year preferred Grant writing experience. Coordinate proper grants management of all grants in relevant portfolio Collaborate with the Village President and Trustees to ensure that grant-required services are delivered Strong working knowledge of computers. Research funding opportunities available through Federal and State and local governments and evaluate if opportunities match the needs of the Village Write grants in a timely manner. Ensure proper proposal development procedures are followed and managed against hard deadlines or ensure timely submission and internal accountability.

Apply in person to the Village of Lyndon, 605 W. Commercial Street, Lyndon, IL or visit us online: www.villageoflyndon.org

PUBLIC WORKS

Village of Lyndon seeking to hire a full time Public W orks Superintendent.

The person will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating various public works operations within the village Several years of public works management, construction, or a related field. Strong leadership, knowledge of heavy equipment and vehicles The ability to budget and project oversight Familiar with relevant regulations and codes. CDL License or willingness to obtain. Ability to work well with the public. Comprehensive benefit package available.

Apply in person to the Village of Lyndon, 605 W. Commercial Street, Lyndon, IL or visit us online: www.villageoflyndon.org

Saturday, September 30 Auction for Robert Shambaugh of Morrison, IL.

Auction at 10 AM doors open at 9 A M At Tipton Auction House Tho mson , IL 61285

On this auction

John Deere w/ 54 in cut, Power Sport Go cart, Firearms, Remington Model 31 H, 2 Remington Model 10 Side by Side 12ga. muzzle loader, 2 58 cal muzzle loaders, Goodenough Dairy bottles, 1/2 pint, quart, and an Ice-cream box, 15' Delta Planer, Rockwell 6” planer, Household

And much more

Frank Tipton, Auctioneer 3001 IL. Rt. 84, Thomson, IL 815-590-8206

For pictures and complete listing go to: Auction Zip #3815, TiptonAuctionService.net

Frank Tipton on Facebook NEW email is: ftipton01@gmail.com

Lunch stand

MISCELLANE OUS FOR SALE

Estate Sale

Oregon, IL Area

Hosted by Salvaged by Sonya Estate Sale Company 607 Jefferson St., Thursday Sept. 28th 2 pm - 7 pm, Friday Sept. 29thSunday Oct. 1st. Entrance numbers given out 1 hour prior to doors opening.

Acceptable forms of payment are Debit & Credit Cards and Cash. Sorry no checks. A 3% convenience fee is added to all card purchases. All sales are final. No returns will be accepted. This is a public sale and everyone is invited. Come and shop during our 4 day event located in the heart of downtown Oregon IL.

Some items you'll find for sale are: Collectible glassware, Estey Organ Company antique organ Brattleboro WI, vintage holiday items, furniture, vintage toys, electronics, art glass, vintage cupboards and bookcases, jewelry, Pyrex, hoosier cabinet and accessories, baskets, dolls, quilts, cds, cassette tapes, desks, bedroom furniture, lots of antiques, clothing, and so much

For pictures and list of some items for sale go to:

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS TERRY L ENRIGHT, II; CITY OF MORRISON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2022FC120 210 JOHNSON STREET MORRISON, IL 61270

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE

ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 3, 2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 11/02/2023, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 11 IN BLOCK 4 IN JOHNSON AND GRIDLEY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MORRISON, COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS TAX NO. 09-18-228-013

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 210 Johnson Street Morrison, IL 61270

Description of Improvements: The house is a two story home. The property is a single family home. The property does not have a garage. The Judgment amount was $54,265.16.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10%

house is a two

story home. The property is a single family home. The property does not have a garage. The Judgment amount was $54,265.16.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4)

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

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's A 1 N.

ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088.

Please refer to file# 22-13029IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I3228801

September 26, 2023

October 3, 10, 2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CIM TRUST 2018-R6 MORTGAGEBACK NOTES, SERIES 2018-R6, PLAINTIFF, VS GERALD NORDGREN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JUDITH K LANDHERR, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JUDITH K LANDHERR; COLETTE SCHMITT; JANELLE A HENSON; JAMES LANDHERR, DEFENDANTS NO. 22 FC 39 900 MCNEIL ROAD A/K/A 900B MCNEIL ROAD ROCK FALLS, IL 61071

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE

ILLINOIS

PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on September 14, 2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 11/02/2023, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

The following described Real Estate, to-wit:

Part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of the West Half of the said Southwest Quarter of Section 26, 265.50 feet North of the Southeast corner thereof; thence Westerly at an angle of 90° 20' measured clockwise from the said East line of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter, 300.0 feet; thence Northerly parallel with the said East line of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter, 48.05 feet; thence Northeasterly 303.32 feet to a point on the said East line of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter 94 feet North of the said point of beginning; thence Southerly on the said East line 94 feet to the said point of beginning TAX NO.

11-26-351-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

by certified funds.

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 14-23-00352.

I3229156

September 19, 26, 2023

October 3, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDEMORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN HALVERSON; LACI HALVERSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants, 23 FC 21

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County will on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-16-453-023. Commonly known as 1817 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081. The improvement on the property consists of a single

bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-16-453-023. Commonly known as 1817 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081.

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call

Mr. Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 205 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (708) 6684410 ext. 52109.

I3229601

September 26, 2023

October 3, 10, 2023

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call

Mr. Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 205 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (708) 6684410 ext. 52109.

I3229601

September 26, 2023

October 3, 10, 2023

mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 205 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (708) 6684410 ext. 52109.

I3229601

September 26, 2023

October 3, 10, 2023

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 205 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (708) 6684410 ext. 52109.

I3229601

September 26, 2023

October 3, 10, 2023

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 205 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (708) 6684410 ext. 52109.

I3229601

September 26, 2023

October 3, 10, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. KRISTEN M BAUSER A/K/A

KRISTEN MARIE BAUSER F/K/A

CASH RECEIPTS

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. KRISTEN M BAUSER A/K/A

KRISTEN MARIE

BAUSER F/K/A

ALBANY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

TREASURER’S

KRISTEN MARIE GRUBBS; WILLIAM A BAUSER, JR. A/K/A WILLIAM BAUSER; ILLINOIS

HOUSING

CASH DISBURSEMENTS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. KRISTEN M BAUSER A/K/A KRISTEN MARIE BAUSER F/K/A KRISTEN MARIE GRUBBS; WILLIAM A BAUSER, JR. A/K/A WILLIAM BAUSER; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; STATE OF ILLINOIS; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; CAVALRY SPV I, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC4 1509 5TH AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; STATE OF ILLINOIS; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; CAVALRY SPV I, LLC;

KRISTEN MARIE GRUBBS; WILLIAM A BAUSER, JR. A/K/A WILLIAM BAUSER; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; STATE OF ILLINOIS; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; CAVALRY SPV I, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC4

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; STATE OF ILLINOIS; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; CAVALRY SPV I, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC4

1509 5TH AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT

The undersigned, Janet Price, does hereby state that she is the Treasurer of the Albany Fire Protection District of Whiteside County, Illinois, and that the following is a report of all items of receipt and disbursement by the said District for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023.

UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC4 1509 5TH AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081

NOTICE OF SALE

PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE

UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE

ACT

1509 5TH AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081

NOTICE OF SALE

PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT

STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF WHITESIDE ) SS.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 18, 2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 11/2/2023, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00am, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

Recapitulation

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 18, 2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 11/2/2023, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00am, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-21-230-019

COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

1509 5th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 18, 2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 11/2/2023, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00am, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-21-230-019 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1509 5th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: The home is a single family home with an attached garage The Judgment amount was $116,522.07.

Dated: June 27th, 2023

Janet Price

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 18, 2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 11/2/2023, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00am, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO. 11-21-230-019

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1509 5th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081

Description of Improvements: The home is a single family home with an attached garage The Judgment amount was $116,522.07.

Janet Price, being first duly sworn on oath deposes and states that as such acting Treasurer of said Albany Fire Protection District, she has examined the foregoing Annual Report of said District of the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, and states that the same is true and correct to the best of her knowledge and belief.

Subscribed and sworn before me this 27th day of June, 2023.

Notary Public

TAX NO. 11-21-230-019

COMMONLY

KNOWN AS: 1509 5th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: The home is a single family home with an attached

Description of Improvements: The home is a single family home with an attached garage The Judgment amount was $116,522.07. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water

September 26, 2023

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

F ; CAPITAL BANK (USA), CAVALRY LLC; WN NERS AND NON-RECORD ANTS, ANTS 2023FC4

5TH AVENUE

OWNERS AND NON-RECORD

CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS

NO. 2023FC4

1509 5TH AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081

NOTICE OF SALE

PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS

TAX NO. 11-21-230-019

COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

1509 5th Avenue

Sterling, IL 61081

Description of Improvements: The home is a single family home with an attached garage

The Judgment amount was $116,522.07.

real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com

OTICES

ERLING, IL 61081 OF SALE

PURSUANT TO MENT OF FORECLOSURE ILLINOIS

MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT NOTICE IS GIVEN

ursuant to a nt of Foreand Sale by the the above cause on 18, 2023, Whiteside will on 11/2/2023, in e County Courthouse, Third obby 200 x Street, rrison, IL 61270, 0:00am, sell at uction and the highest r cash, all singular, the described ate menin said nt, situated County of de, State of r so much s shall be to satisfy Judgment:

11-21-230-019

NLY AS: Avenue IL 61081 tion of ements: The a single ome with attached Judgment was $116,522.07. ms: This is IS" sale CASH". The ul bidder eposit 10% by certified alance, by funds, 24 hours.

EFUNDS. ject propsubject to real estate special ssessments or taxes against said ate, water , and is for sale any repreas to r quantity nd without to The sale is subject to ation by the

HEREBY GIVEN

that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 18, 2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 11/2/2023, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200

E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00am, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO.

11-21-230-019

COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

1509 5th Avenue

Sterling, IL 61081

Description of Improvements: The home is a single family home with an attached garage

The Judgment amount was $116,522.07.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all informati on

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all informati on The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088.

Please refer to file# 20-02860IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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September 26, 2023

October 3, 10, 2023

Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 20-02860IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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September 26, 2023

October 3, 10, 2023

TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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September 26, 2023

October 3, 10, 2023

Classified It works 833-584-NEWS

PORTLAND TOWNSHIP-098-IL

ABOVE AND FORGOING IS THE ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCA L YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2023.

TODD A DAIL, TREASURER OF THE ERIE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF WHITESIDE AND HENRY COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, BEING FIRST DULY SWORN ON OATH, STATES THAT HE HAS READ THE FORGOING BY HIM SUBSCRIBED, AND THAT THE ABOVE IS A TRUE AND CORRECT ACCOUNTING OF ALL MONIES EXPENDED, AND THE OBJECTS OF EXPENDITURES OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 20-02860IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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30, 2023 TODD A DAIL TODD A DAIL, TREASURER

September 26, 2023

October 3, 10, 2023

AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS 15 DAY OF September, 2023.

ORDINANCE 2023-08

Ordinance to Amend Budget 2023-04

BUDGET ORDINANCE

An Amendment Ordinance Budgeting for all Corporate Purposed for the Village of Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of May 2023 and ending the 30th day of April 2024.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF CORDOVA, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

SECTION 1. That the amounts hereinafter set forth, or as much thereof as may be authorized by the law, as may be needed and the same is hereby budgeted for the corporate purposes of the Village of Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of said Village of Cordova, as hereinafter specified for the fiscal year commencing the 1st day of May 2023 and ending the 30th day of April 2024.

Passed by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois this 17th day of August 2023 and approved by the Village of Cordova, Rock Island County this 17th day of August 2023.

Those voting Aye: 5

Della Scott, Ben Roush, Ron Willhite, Harvey Sothmann, Jeff Claus

Nay: 0

Absent: 0