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WHITESIDE NEWS
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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON
1961: Two qualify for office of Justice of the Peace 60 Years January 12, 1961
Two candidates have qualified for the office of Justice of the Peace of the newly formed District No. 5, which includes Fulton, Albany, Garden Plain and Newton Townships. Robert Lockhart of Fulton and Keith Higgins of Albany are the candidates. Edward Loftus is a candidate for constable of the new District No. 5. He has served as constable of Fulton Township for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson went to Springfield to attend the inauguration ceremonies and inaugural ball for Otto Kerner, the newly elected Democratic governor of Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jahn, Thomas M. Hand, Thomas J. Hand and Richard Lawrence also witnessed the inauguration. Mr. Thompson also received an invitation for the inaugural ceremonies in Washington. D. C. for John Fitzgerald Kennedy as he becomes 35th president. They are not planning to go to Washington.
50 Years January 13, 1971
Martin Merema, partner of Merema Bros., returned from a 10 day business and pleasure trip to Costa
del Sol, a vacation area in southern Spain. He was among Massey-Ferguson dealers of the Northeast Region who had the opportunity to go on the trip. The Fulton Public Library board of trustees met and authorized the treasurer to pay the remaining $1,000 due on a loan made five years ago when extensive remodeling of the library was completed.
40 Years January 14, 1981
Karen Trichardt, Third Ward alderman, will not seek re-election in the upcoming city election. Vernon Temple, alderman in the First Ward, will not seek re-election. Harold Huizenga, alderman in the Second Ward, is undecided. Mayor Warren Wiersema announced he will not seek re-election. City Clerk, Lavonne Huizenga, will run, and Garry Medema, City Treasurer, is undecided. Tom Kamm, Fulton Public Works Director, says work is progressing rapidly on a city park at the east end of town. The park is located between Fourteenth Avenue and Tenth Avenue on the west side of Route 84.
January 9, 1991
Megan Leah Vall who was born on January 2, at 12:25 p.m. is Fulton’s first baby of 1991. Her parents are Dennis and Shelly Vall and she also has two brothers Robert and Andrew. She was born in the University Hospital in Iowa City and weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 ½ inches long. Illinois Student Assistance Commission announced the 1991-92 Illinois State Scholars. Six of the scholars include students from Fulton High School. They include: Jason Rennecker, Dan Myers, Matt Newberg, August Johnson, Jennie Heldt and Coral Flikkema.
20 Years January 10, 2001
30 Years
Five members of the Fulton wrestling squad earned medalist honors at the Polo invitational. This helped the Steamers to a sixth-place finish in a 14-team field that featured some of the finest teams and individuals in northwest Illinois. They include Evan McCallister, Nich Hinrichs, Josh Sides, Seth Spooner and Joe Pence. Fulton residents taking out petitions for Alderman positions in the upcoming Municipal Elec-
to Aaron R. and Julie A. Gonzalez, 8801 Winter St., Rock Falls, $193,000. • Eugene G. Frump heirs, Jeani Boyungs, Douglas and Andrew Frump, Gayle Wright, and Joel, Nicolas and Charles Rozhon III to Greg Woessner, 613 15th Ave., Rock Falls, $27,500. • Mark P. and Rebekah E. Winkelman to Michael L. and Margery A. Winkelman, 703 N. Genesee St., Morrison, $162,500. • Mmxix Capital Inc. to Pitg LLC, 1900 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling, $400,000. • Yvonne Jensen, Cheryl Travis, and Delores, Darwin, Jerry, Roger and Daryl Stuart to Tamara L. Edfors and Charlene K. and Todd A. Klavenga, 8291 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, $70,000. • Derek M. and Sara Venhuizen to Renee L. Snodgrass, 1108 13th Ave., Fulton, $115,000. • Jodi A. Spurling to David Jon Deweerdt, 3781 Balk Road, Fulton, $128,000. • Kenneth W., Jon R. and Martha J. Kophamer to Thomas and Melissa Williams, two parcels on Lyndon Road,
Morrison, $164,500. • Jennifer M. Davilo to Jesus Lagunas, 1513 E. 16th St., Sterling, $107,500. • Tommie A. Houzenga to Timothy A. and Jessie M. Houzenga, 13496 Deer Trace Drive, Morrison, $250,000. • Amy S. Wang to Nathan P. Jacobs, 412 W. 10th St., Sterling, $14,500. • Jason J. Wang to Jason P. Jacobs, 412 W. 10th St., Sterling, $14,500. • Suzy J. Wang to Nathan P. Jacobs, 412 W. 10th St., Sterling, $29,000. • Robert and Christiane M. Wiemken to Michael J. and Haylie L. Zolli, 4611 Austin Road, Sterling, $395,000. • Robert J. Mayer to Chance Rodman and Rebecca Hendley, 1114 W. 19th St., Sterling, $231,000. • Tracy D. Roots to Cindy Schueler and Linda L. Roots, 601 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, $80,000. • Kyle A. and Elizabeth M. Miller to Lucas R. Pierceson and Olivia S. Hohenboken, 307 Lafayette St., Prophetstown, $35,000. • Hasmukh P. and Jyotsana H. Shah to Steve Braasch, 123 S. Main St., Tampico,
tion include Harlan Wiebenga, Bill Loerop and Tom Jones, all for Fourth Ward Alderman and Kevin Heun for Third Ward alderman. Offices that expire within the City of Fulton are Mayor, City Clerk, and one Council Member from each of the First, Second and Third Wards.
10 Years January 12, 2011
Harbor Crest Home is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Director of Nurses Marie Johnson. Marie is no stranger to Harbor Crest. She worked as a nurse for five and a half years and served a three-year term on the Harbor Crest Board of Directors. Speech and Drama Team did well at Lena-Winslow. Lydia Bilyeu placed 2nd in Extemporaneous Speaking and 4th in Oratorical Declamation. Kristen Field placed 2nd in Radio Speaking. Cody Houzenga placed 2nd in Oratorical Declamation. Emily Knight placed 6th in Informative Speaking. On the novice level Shelby Smith placed 3rd in Dramatic Interpretation, Krista Temple placed 3rd in Prose Reading and 6th in Poetry Reading and Emily Knight placed 4th in Radio Speaking.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Dec. 28Jan. 1: Warranty deeds • Blaine R. and Erin M. Allen to Thomas R. and Jennifer L. Vanbuer, 805 Sixth Ave., Fulton, $85,000. • Prophetstown Development LLC to Rose Ella and Garett O. Plumley, one parcel on Prairie Park Drive, Prophetstown, $15,000. • Larry and Marcia Ybarra and Marley Sports LLC to Harkness Enterprises Inc., 505 W. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, $425,000. • Kent A. Wasson to Allison Thayer, 1116 Arland St., Rock Falls, $64,000. • Jacob and Kathryn Lipka to Miroslaw W. Gerka, 211 W. 18th St., Rock Falls, $83,000. • Rebecca J. Dieterle, Shirley A. Pearson and Claudette L. Eddy to Jonathon Joseph Rightious and Jodi Lynn Elizabeth Reifsteck, 3805 22nd Ave., Sterling, $175,000. • Jinni Waller to Tanner L. Mackey, 707 Sixth Ave., Sterling, $76,000. • Christina A. Lutz, formerly Haan,
$18,000. • Willard E. Baldwin heirs, Billieann Dornbush, Kimberly M. Maynard, Shawna L. Vervynck, and John E., Joseph E., Joshua J., and James R. Baldwin to Annette M. Hicks, 614 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls, $50,000. • Raymond L. and Maria R. Larkey to James Hoffman, 1011 Sixth Ave., Sterling, $64,000. • Janice M. Lamb to Jimmy L. and Kay L. Bielema, 6736 Indian Hills Drive, Fulton, $320,000. • Mitchell G. and Emily A. Heitman to Jacob and Kelly Bramm, 3901 19th Ave., Sterling, $240,000. • Gloria J. Panice to John T. and Barbara G. Sigel, 1206 Holland Drive, Rock Falls, $130,000. • Cynthia J. Kusk to Katie C. Whitehead, 903 E. 19th St., Sterling, $110,000. • Clay D. and Sarah L. Hadley, formerly Kapp to Alan W. and Nicole A. Lewis, 15859 Lakeside Drive, Sterling, $215,000. See PROPERTY TRANSFERS, Page 13
