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Morrison’s Brady Anderson races Spring Valley Hall’s Caleb Bickett (center) and Bureau Valley’s Brady Hartz to the finish line in the finals of the 60-meter dash

at the Westwood Sports Center in Sterling. Anderson won the race, Bickett was second and Hartz took

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Morrison interviewing candidates to fill upcoming police chief vacancy

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

Morrison city officials are interviewing candidates as they decide who will be the city’s next police chief.

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Chief Pedro Valladares Jr., who has been with the department since February 2023, turned in his resignation last month. It was approved at the Feb. 26 City

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Valladares has lived in Moline throughout his time as Morrison police chief and is leaving the position because he has decided to remain in Moline, Morrison City Administrator Brian Melton said Wednesday. Moline is about 40 miles from Morrison.

Shortly after the council accepted his resignation, council members approved posting the

position and a motion amendment requiring the new chief to live within Morrison city limits.

Valladares’ resignation will go into effect April 30.

Melton said 12 resumes were received before the March 15 deadline, with three candidates selected from that pool to be interviewed. The goal is to have a new chief in place by May 1, he said.

TLP to show the ‘Frozen’ singalong movie April 13

MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse will present a showing of the interactive “Frozen” singalong movie at 2 p.m. April 13.

Elsa and Anna will be joined by Kristoff, Sven and Olaf to present a fun-filled afternoon of singing and movie magic for the entire family. Watch the Disney movie where the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Queen Elsa. Her sprightly sister Anna teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell.

TLP’s spring season also features a trivia night April 5. Put your knowledge to the test while enjoying delicious food and the chance to win exciting prizes. Whether you’re a trivia master or just looking for a fun night out with friends, TLP’s

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trivia night has something for everyone.

Spring events continue April 20 with casino night and The Rat Pack concert. Take a chance for fantastic prizes, from luxurious gift baskets to exclusive experiences. Indulge in a sumptuous spread of culinary delights while mingling with fellow guests. Dress to impress, bring your lucky charm and experience high-

Boogie Woogie Bingo Post Prom fundraiser is April 6

The Department of Fun is hosting a Boogie Woogie Bingo fundraiser for the 2024 Morrison Post Prom from 7 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 6, at Manny’s Too in Fulton. Boogie Woogie Bingo consists of music and bingo for a fun-filled experience. The event will be MC’d by The Yaklich Brothers.

The cost is $10 a person and a 50/50 raffle and dessert auction will be held. For those wishing to reserve a table, please message the Department of Fun on Facebook or let a

junior parent know.

stakes fun. The evening concludes with a concert featuring Chicago-area native Peter Oprisko’s Rat Pack Tribute.

Oprisko is one of the nation’s most in-demand and acclaimed concert and recording artists. He performs the national anthem for home games of the Chicago White Sox and has been featured in movies on The Hallmark Channel and on numerous popular

For more information, call Amanda at 630-605-5329.

Deadline nears for Morrison Garden Club’s ‘Design a Banner’ contest Commemorating their 75th anniversary, the Morrison Garden Club has put together a “Design a Banner” contest and is looking for individuals to submit designs.

The banner will be 3-feet-by-6-feet with a white background and must include “Morrison Garden Club” and “celebrating 75 years”

TV series, including “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS” and “The Mindy Project.” He captures the mannerisms, tonality and phrasing of the Rat Pack stars. A Kentucky Derby party bourbon-tasting event May 4, the return of The Four C Notes re-creating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons on May 18, a fundraising concert featuring local band Better Late Than Never, and TLP’s spring festival, TLPalooza, with a concert featuring Johnny Lyons and the Pride on May 25, round out TLP’s spring events before “The Nerd” opens TLP’s summer season May 30. Information and tickets for all Timber Lake Playhouse events and shows are available online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the box office at 815-244-2035.

or “75th anniversary” or anything else you decide on using a garden or flower theme. All entries must be submitted by Monday, April 8.

The winner of the banner contest will receive a $75 gift card, their artwork illustrated on the banner and their name mentioned on social media and in local newspapers.

To enter, email high resolution entries to sharonkmoore@myyahoo.com.

For information or questions, send a message to the above email address.

Pedro Valladares Jr.

Shaw Local News Network file photo Timber Lake Playhouse is located at 8215 Black Oak Road, Mount Carroll.

Morrison library receives $394,000 from estate of longtime residents

Sauk Valley College Foundation also given large financial gift from Stan and Ruth Mitick Trust

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Two organizations have been given large donations from the estate of a longtime Morrison couple.

Morrison officials March 25 accepted a $394,000 donation from the Stan and Ruth Mitick Trust to be given to the Odell Public Library.

The Sauk Valley College Foundation announced March 26 it also had received a gift from the Mitick Trust. While college officials declined to comment on the amount of the gift, saying the amount could not be disclosed based on the terms of the gift agreement, they did say it is the fourth-largest one-time gift the foundation has received in its 64 years.

Both the Odell library’s board of directors and the SVCF board of directors can use the funds at their discretion.

“I’ve learned that Stan and Ruth Mitick lived humble lives so they could invest in their community and education, which changes the trajectory of generations of families,” Lori Cortez, SVCC’s vice president of advancement, said when making the announcement. “I cannot think of a better way to live one’s life. Stan and Ruth have made an impact on their community in perpetuity.”

The Sauk Valley College Foundation board of directors will meet in April to determine how to best use the funds to continue the Miticks’ legacy. The SVCF is on its first multiyear multimillion dollar campaign to fund the earned-tuition Impact Program in which students earn a full scholarship to Sauk Valley Community College by volunteering in high school. More than 1,000 students have registered for the Impact Program and those students have completed more than 30,000 hours of community service in the past 22 months.

Morrison City Administrator Brian Melton said the money comes at a good time for Morrison’s library. Over the past few years, the library has completed major projects, including a roofing project, new flooring and carpet, a new boiler and a new air conditioning project, which will begin this summer. Those projects combined have had a big impact on the library’s budget, Melton said.

The Miticks, a Morrison couple, were known for their civic involvement. Stan, a U.S. Air Force veteran, was a pilot during World War II. He served with the 9th U.S. Air Force, 344th Bomb Group, in the European

Theater, and after the war ended, he volunteered to spend a year participating in the military occupation of Germany. He was separated from active duty in 1946 and attended the University of Colorado, graduating in 1949 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, according to his obituary.

Stan married Ruth Bealer of Morrison on Aug. 27, 1948, in Denver after the two met at the University of Colorado. Stan continued active participation as a reserve officer with the Air Force, retiring in 1972 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was employed with the General Electric Co. in Morrison for more than 43 years in engineering and engineering management positions, retiring from full-time employment in 1993. He continued to work an additional 19 years for GE doing engineering work on a part-time basis until February 2012 for a total of 62 years employment at GE in Morrison.

Stan was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison and active in several civic organizations. He served 21 years on the Morrison Community Hospital Board, 12 as president of the board during the modernization and expansion program of the 1970s and early 1980s. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Reserve Officers Association, the Military Officers Association of America and the 9th Air Force Association.

Stan died in December 2020 at the age of 97.

Ruth was born in March 1926 in Sterling. She was raised in Morrison, graduated from Morrison High School in 1944 and went to college at the University of Colorado, where she graduated in 1948, according to her obituary. Ruth had a long career in the teaching profession spanning some 38 years, the last 23 years as a teacher at Challand Middle School in Sterling.

Starting as a girls physical education teacher, she later taught remedial reading and then taught as a prescrip-

tive teacher, helping students who had trouble with specific subjects and other problems that hindered their education. She earned a master’s degree in guidance and counseling and at some time during her career volunteered her services to tutor jail inmates in reading. Retiring in 1988, she continued with volunteer work for many community projects. She also helped to preserve Morrison’s heritage, including Morrison’s last historic buildings.

Ruth died in August 2021 at the age of 95.

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Tom Pons (center) of Erie presents a check from the trust of his late uncle and aunt, Stan and Ruth Mitick, to the Sauk Valley Community College Foundation. He is shown with Lori Cortez (from left), Suzanne Ravlin, Mary Pons and David Hellmich.

Photo provided by Odell Public Library

The Odell Public Library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

Services set for three Tampico teens killed in crash

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

TAMPICO – Services are set for the three Tampico boys killed March 28 in a traffic collision outside the village.

Jayden Lee Hanson and Channing Swertfeger, both 14, and 16-year-old Douglas “DJ” Dorathy died about 1 p.m. when the pickup truck they were riding in collided with a semi at the intersection of Hahnaman and Luther roads.

The three were Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico High School/Middle School students. Channing was an eighth grader.

According to his obituary, Jayden, son of Austin Hanson and Megan (Mitchell) Carlson, was a freshman at Prophetstown High School who was active in baseball and basketball and was a member of FFA.

Among others, survivors include his parents, brothers Owen Doane and Nelson Carlson and sisters Kate Hanson and Audrah Bender.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Prophetstown Middle School.

His funeral begins at 10 a.m. Thursday at Prophetstown United Methodist Church.

Channing was the son of Adam M. and Kara R. (Ribordy) Swertfeger and was active in baseball, basketball and

OBITUARIES

ROBERT “BOB” WOLF

Born: May 17, 1930 in Erie, IL

Died: March 29, 2024 in Morrison, IL

Robert K. Wolf, 93, of Erie, IL, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, where he most recently resided.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am

Wednesday, April

3, 2024 at the Erie Christian Church.

Visitation will be from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Tuesday at the Church.

Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Erie Christian Church or the Resthave Home, Morrison.

Bob was born May 17, 1930 in Erie, IL, the son of Herman and Margaret (Meyer) Wolf. He graduated from Hillsdale High School in

track with the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers, his obituary said. He also was a member of a traveling baseball team.

Survivors include his parents, his sister, Tinley, and his brother, Braylon.

His visitation will be held with Jayden’s on Wednesday at the school.

Private family services will be held Thursday.

DJ, a sophomore, was the son of

Douglas Raymond and Chasity (Lawson) Dorathy Sr.

According to his obituary, he played football for the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers and baseball in the summer.

His survivors include his parents and his sisters, Payton and Morgan Dorathy.

Visitation for DJ will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Garland Funeral Home in Tampico. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Cemetery.

Garland, which is owned by McDonald Funeral Home, is handling all three of the boys’ arrangements. Go to garlandfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

A memorial vigil was held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Tampico Village Hall, 202 W. Second St., for all three.

The pickup was northbound on Luther shortly before 1 p.m. when it failed to stop and was struck by the eastbound semi, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker said.

The driver of the pickup, another boy who was not identified, was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening, Booker said. The semi driver, a Whiteside County man who also was not identified, was not injured.

The investigation is ongoing and no citations were issued.

1948 where he played football, basketball and ran track. Upon graduating he served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Bob married Nancy A. Hanna on December 20, 1951 at the Erie Christian Church. He was a lifelong farmer. In addition to farming, he retired from the US Postal Service.

Bob was a longtime member of the Erie Christian Church. He loved sports and was an avid bowler. Bob was a big fan of the Cubs, Bears and John Deere. He will be remembered as a wonderful candy and ice cream maker. He was a loving family man and dearly enjoyed following his children and grandchildren in their sports and activities.

Bob is survived by 4 children, Craig (Karen) Wolf, Erie, Lori Wolf, Olathe, KS, Jay Wolf, Albany, IL, Julie (Larry) Rehmert, Sterling, IL; grandchildren, Corindy (Bill) Stoakes, Kurt (Carissa) Wolf, Krista (Sayed) Mohamed, Jacob Wolf, Jaime Rehmert, Zachary Rehmert (Kara Mangler); and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; brother, Leland Wolf and a brother in infancy. Share a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com

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JANET VAIL

Born: June 15, 1945 in Moline, IL

Died: March 27, 2024 in Erie, IL

Janet Eileen Vail, 78, of Erie, Illinois. Passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at her home after a valiant 8-year battle with cancer. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Erie Christian Church or the Erie Public Library.

Janet was born on June 15, 1945 in Moline, Illinois, to Ira and Marian (Miller) Schaeffer. She attended Erie Schools before going on to beauty school. Janet married her high school

MARGARET “PEGGY” JANE TERRY

Margaret “Peggy” Jane Terry, 91, of Morrison, IL, passed on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

sweet heart, Ronald G. Vail on April 22, 1961 in Erie. The couple initially spent a couple of years in Dundee, IL, but came back to Erie to live and raise their family. Janet was primarily a homemaker but she did enjoy driving a school van for the Erie School District for a number of years. She was a lifetime member of the Erie Christian Church. Janet loved her family and had a special bond with her grandchildren whom all adored her.

dren, Susan Beswick, Greer, SC; Jeffrey (Diane) Vail, Palatine, IL, Amy Achs, Erie, Christy Cline, Bettendorf, IA; 11 grandchildren, Haley, Sydney, Jordan, Christian, Peyton, Caleb, Darien, Carter, Chloe, Ethan, Raqib; 5 great grandchildren; and a sister, Bette Rick, Erie. She was preceded in death by both parents and sister, Linda Brinkman. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

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A roadside memorial is seen Friday, March 29, at the site where three ProphetstownLyndon-Tampico High School/Middle School students were killed in a crash at the corner of Luther and Hahnaman roads.

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vehicles needed to participate in funeral procession for Tampico teen

Jayden Hanson loved anything on wheels, including farm equipment, his uncle says

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

PROPHETSTOWN – Jayden Hanson loved anything on wheels – race cars, dirt bikes, four-wheelers, trucks, tractors, you name it.

The 14-year-old also loved anything to do with farming, especially all things John Deere.

“You’d be struggling to find somebody bigger into farming. That was his purpose in life, I’d guess you’d say,” his uncle Chad Anderson said Sunday.

To honor that boisterous, infectious love that was so much a part of Jayden’s life, Anderson is organizing a procession of vehicles after his funeral Thursday at Prophetstown United Methodist Church.

Jayden was one of three boys killed March 28 when the pickup truck they were riding in was hit by a semi at the intersection of Hahnaman and Luther roads in Tampico, a village of fewer than 800 people, where they lived.

Also lost in the collision were Channing Swertfeger, 14, and Douglas “DJ” Dorathy, 16. All three were Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico High School/ Middle School students. Channing was an eighth grader.

Jayden’s dad, Austin Hanson, is a crew member for his best friend, Sterling race car driver Dustin Schram, and while not farmers themselves, the Hansons come from farmers and Austin still helps out in the local farming community, Anderson said.

Jayden always was by his dad’s side, so racing and farming was the life he grew up in, a life he loved.

All the area farmers knew him, Anderson said, and Jayden, a freshman, belonged to Prophetstown High School’s FFA club.

Anderson is asking anyone who can “to show up Thursday with all the cool stuff” at Birkey’s Farm Store, 200 North St., where store manager Jay Von Holten will have cleared the lot to allow those joining the procession to park, unload their vehicles and get organized.

Hundreds are expected, so participants should show up well before 10 a.m.

The vehicles will travel over to the church and then head to Riverside Cemetery after the 10 a.m. service,

about 11 a.m., when Jayden will arrive, driven by his dad, Anderson said.

Prophetstown police and fire will be involved with blocks around the church and along the route to the cemetery blocked off, including Second Street and Star Road, as needed.

A memorial service for the three boys was held Sunday at Tampico Village Hall, 202 W. Second St.

Visitation for DJ, a sophomore, was from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Garland Funeral Home in Tampico, with graveside services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation for Channing and Jayden will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Prophetstown Middle School. Channing’s funeral service the next day is private.

For the full obituaries of the boys and to send condolences, visit garlandfuneralhomes.com.

The pickup was northbound on Luther shortly before 1 p.m. when it failed to stop and was struck by the eastbound semi, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker said.

The driver of the pickup, another PLT high school boy who was not identified, was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening, Booker said. The semi driver, a Whiteside County man who also was not identified, was

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not injured.

The investigation is ongoing and no citations were issued.

“As can be expected, although not seriously physically injured, the boy who was driving the pickup is in a bad way and can’t at the moment see that the miracle of his survival should be celebrated and gives hope to us all,” Anderson said.

“If there’s anything that I would want to say to him, and I feel I can speak for all of our families, if there’s anything that that young man can do, it’s live,” Anderson said. “You were the one who survived and now you have to live for your friends.”

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April 20th

IDOA announces new health requirements for exhibition livestock

By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has made changes to health requirements for livestock exhibiting at county and state fairs in 2024 and 2025.

Staci Slager, chief of the department’s Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare, told FarmWeek the changes will impact cattle, swine and poultry producers planning to show at county fairs within Illinois, the Illinois State Fair or the DuQuoin State Fair.

The new requirements include:

• All beef cattle, dairy cattle and swine exhibited at a state fair in Illinois in 2024 will need to have an animal identification number ear tag, also known as an 840 tag. For 2024, the tag can be read visually or electronically, but for 2025 all tags will need to be electronic. 840 tags will be required for all cattle and swine exhibited at a county fair beginning in 2025.

• All steers exhibited at the county or state level must have an updated certificate of veterinary inspection showing the animal meets all health requirements for the state of Illinois. Breeding cattle already were required to have a CVI.

• All poultry exhibited at the county or state level

will need to have a pullorum typhoid test or National Poultry Improvement Plan membership. This requirement will no longer be waived for a one-day show.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY

Filed March 15-22

Warranty deeds

Justin E. and Kelsey D. Brown to William P. Ingram, 1103 12th Ave., Rock Falls, $165,000.

Paul M. and Sara E. Magnafici to Christopher J. Lohse, 2103 22nd Ave., Sterling, $146,000.

Denice M. Froiland to Paul M. and Sara E. Magnafici, 3802 22nd Ave., Sterling, $245,000.

Thomas P. Arduini to Madison Blanton, 708 Park Place, Sterling, $110,000.

Qusai Farraj to Raymond Rentals LLC, 710 E. Fifth St., Sterling, $18,000.

Jonathon R. Schutt to Mateo Cortez, 2909 A. St., Rock Falls, $80,000.

Gustavo Pagotta and Maria Renea Schultheis to Drew T. Heberer, 905 15th Ave., Fulton, $80,000.

SMC Rental Properties LLC, formerly SMC Properties LLC, to Gustavo Pagotta, 905 15th Ave., Fulton, $57,500.

William and Michelle McWilliams to Robert L. Munther, 505 N. Second Ave., Albany, $108,000.

Gerry Akker dba S and A Construction Co. to Resul and Fatmira M. Dzeladini, one parcel on Henry Road, Morrison, $7,000.

Curtis L. Poff III to Alissa Ann Golden, 508 Fourth Ave., Sterling, $90,000.

Ricky L. and Deborah L. Holloway to Ashley C. Shank, 1210 E. 16th St., Sterling, $99,900.

Wendy S. Phelps to Jacob Maxwell and Lauren Ashley Burrus, 803 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, $114,900.

Nickie S. Benters to Antonio Tablante, 804 E. 16th St., Sterling, $77,500.

Matthew R. and Elizabeth Knebel to Jerry L. Kostner, 1106 Sunset Drive, Rock Falls, $159,500.

Gail E. Austin Estate, Susan G. Frederick, Julie Esposito, and Andrew W. and Barabra J. Austin to Protec Enterprises LLC, two parcels in Mt. Pleasant Township, $0.

Katie N. Jakubs to Merrial J. Allison, 708 Milnes Drive, Morrison, $229,000.

Amanda M. Armstrong to Kaylee H. Rogers, 308 14th Ave., Sterling, $154,750.

Shirley A. Downey to Mary A. Malden, 1409 N. Ridge Drive, Rock Falls, $169,900.

Jeffrey and Dinah J. Mays to Daniel and Lydia Goetz, 1916 Ave. F, Sterling, $197,000.

Hungate Real Estate Ventures LLC to Anthony Sharp, 24335 Fulfs Road, Sterling, $300,000.

Carrington Mortgage Services LLC to Clayton and Anita Scott, 2204 22nd Ave., Sterling, $67,600.

R. Brad Long to Heidi Beaugrand Eberhardt, 218 Ave. C, Rock Falls, $100,000.

Mike Mihalios Inc. to Gregory Fullman, 704 Locust St., Sterling, $67,000.

City of Sterling and Sterling Industrial Development Commission to PNP LLC, one parcel on Enterprise Drive, Sterling, $11,700.

Quit claim deeds

Manuel L. and Diana Chumacero to

“The overall goal of these changes is to protect the industry, increase disease traceability and facilitate the ease of livestock check-in at our fairs,” Slager said.

She said the ID requirements also will help keep Illinois up to date with other major shows already requiring radio frequency identification.

Slager said IDOA has a program offering free 840 tags for replacement cattle. Producers can order the tags in quantities of 100, up to 500 while supplies last and pay only shipping costs. Cattle and swine producers who have a premise identification number (PIN) can order them directly from any manufacturer that carries USDA-approved 840 tags. Exhibitors also can contact their veterinarian about obtaining an 840 tag.

“The veterinarian could order 840 tags through a distributor or the department using their PIN and then the veterinarian can apply those when they’re out on-site and record that information as to where those tags were applied,” Slager said.

The full list of exhibition livestock health requirements for 2024 is available online at agr.illinois.gov, under the animal health and welfare tab. Slager said the site also includes contact information for anyone with questions about the rules.

Talia Rosas, 208 12th Ave., Sterling, $0.

Secretary of HUD to Freedom Mortgage Corp., 1407 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $0. Trustees deeds

Larry G. and Mary R. McCormick Trust to Epre Brick House LLC, 609 First Ave., Rock Falls, $59,400.

Merle L. and Sandra L. Grau Trust, Lauri Meier, trustee, to Phillip and Tracy D. Vock Family Trust, four parcels on Yager Road, Morrison, $4,103,644.

Vyrle E. and Nelta J. Gerlach Trust to Morrison Rental Properties LLC Series G, 502 Jenkran St., Morrison, $80,000. Executors deeds

Richard D. Vegter Estate to Richard J. and Andrea S. Wieneke, 110 Prospect St., Morrison, $60,000.

Julie Dale Gowers Estate to City of Sterling, one parcel in Sterling Town -

ship, $0.

Luis Miguel Serrano Estate to Micah Megill, 1511 E. 16th St., Sterling, $61,500.

Larry D. Karash Estate to John R. Kuehl, one parcel on Spring Valley Road, Morrison, $187,283.

Karry D. Karash Estate to Lori Carbaugh, one parcel on Spring Valley Road, Morrison, $0.

Deeds

Thomas J. Flock Estate to Brian Carradus, 1227 W. Sixth St., Sterling, $0.

Craig A. Deem Estate to Renee Frank, 603 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls, $28,000.

Ronald S. and Pamela D. Lohman Trust to Mark W. and Jody L. Heppner Trust, one parcel in Albany Township and five parcels in Newton Township, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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The Illinois Department of Agriculture has changed health requirements for livestock exhibiting at county and state fairs in 2024 and 2025.

Fulton woman gets 5-year sentence for threatening Walmart worker with gun

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – A Fulton woman who threatened a Walmart worker with a gun after she got caught shoplifting in the self-checkout lane at the Sterling store was sentenced to five years in prison.

Lennette M. Varner, 51, formerly of Clinton, Iowa, pleaded guilty March 8 in Whiteside County court and was sentenced to five years on each count of aggravated robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm, terms that will run concurrently.

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Registration open for annual Dutch Days 5K run

Start off Dutch Days weekend on the right foot by joining runners and walkers for the Steve Klooster Memorial Run/ Walk on Saturday, May 4.

Cost for the run/walk is $30 by April 21, plus a guaranteed T-shirt. Registration will increase to $35 after that date. Make checks payable to Fulton Dutch Days

Three other counts – armed violence, possession of fewer than 5 grams of meth and possession of fewer than 15 grams of cocaine –were dismissed according to a plea agreement.

Varner was given credit for 63 days served and now is in the Logan Correctional Center with a projected parole date of July 6, 2026, Illinois Department of Corrections records show.

Varner was charged Jan. 8 and the charges were amended Jan. 26 to add the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

She pleaded not guilty Feb. 22 and was screened for drug court. On Feb. 28, a pretrial conference was scheduled for March 27, but she instead entered a plea March 8.

Varner could have been sentenced to 15 to 30 years for armed violence.

On Jan. 6, Varner was caught under-ringing items – cases of soft drinks, food and paper towels, which all told rang up at $84.39 – and told the employee who confronted her that she had a gun.

Sterling police said Varner had a Smith & Wesson .38 Special handgun and meth in her purse, which was in her car.

The employee took a picture of Varner’s vehicle and called police, who sent an alert to surrounding law enforcement agencies.

Varner was arrested shortly thereafter in Fulton by Illinois State Police.

On Aug. 21, 2001, Varner was convicted in federal court in Iowa of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute as well as possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and was sentenced to five years in prison.

Committee and mail to River Bend District Office, 1110 Third St., Fulton, IL 61252. Packet/shirt pickup will be available April 29-May 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the district office.

Gather your family, friends and coworkers and head to KT3 Fitness in Fulton where the race begins at 8:30 a.m.

Registration begins at 7:15 a.m.

Medals will be awarded for first, second

and third place for six age divisions. The overall winners of the 5K men’s and women’s division will get $50.

The awards presentation will be at 9 a.m. on the east side of KT3.

After-race snacks and drinks will be provided.

Registration forms are available at KT3, 912 Fourth St., or register online at GetMeRegistered.com/DutchDays5k.

Spring Market at Morrison Tech is April 27

The public is invited to the made@ morrison Spring Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison.

Items to be sold include garden decor, bird feeders and houses, holiday decor, lamps, clocks, picture frames, cutting boards and more. All are handcrafted.

Lennette M. Varner

1984: New automatic teller machine in use at Fulton State Bank

60 Years

April 1, 1964

A Fulton family contributed $300 to the Harbor Crest Home campaign before leaving on vacation. They plan to make another contribution when they return to Fulton. A Fulton businessman had volunteered a contribution of $200 to help with the preliminary expenses of the campaign. There have been many other voluntary contributions since plans for the new home were announced, including one anonymous gift of $3,000.

Residents of Fulton who want to join in the worldwide effort to aid victims of the great earthquake in Alaska may leave contributions for Red Cross Alaskan relief at the Fulton State Bank. The American Red Cross, in line with its longstanding policies of aiding victims of disasters of all kinds, began moving as soon as news of the catastrophe was made known.

50 Years

April 3, 1974

The Fulton City Council passed a resolution that will enable Fulton property owners to buy federal flood insurance. In order to make this effective, a flood plain must be established in any area prone to flooding. Stringent controls will be placed on any new construction or addition in the

YOUR HEALTH

flood area, requiring them to be built at a specified elevation.

Bud’s Foodliner advertised specials being offered including a loaf of bread for 53 cents, chuck roast for 89 cents a pound, hot hogs for $1.09 a package, turkey burgers for 95 cents a pound, three bottles of ketchup for 79 cents, a three-pound package of ground beef for $2.69, a 10-pound bag of potatoes for $1.99 and five-pound canned hams for $6.99.

40 Years

April 4, 1984

A new automatic teller machine became operational at Fulton State Bank. The machine is designed to enable checking account customers to withdraw cash or to make deposits at any hour, day and night. The “key” to operating the automatic teller machine is a plasticized card similar to a credit card.

Much of the Fulton City Council meeting was devoted to a request by Mr. and Mrs. William Eads for a special use permit for the beauty shop they operate in their home. After extended discussion and the passing and rescinding of several motions, the council voted 4-1 to grant the special use permit. It also will permit a larger sign than the 1-foot-by-1-foot limit established by the zoning ordinance for home-operated businesses.

30 Years

March 30, 1994

Harold and Louise Klooster, longtime Fulton business owners, have decided to sell their plumbing business on Fourth Street and retire. Effective April 1, longtime employee Dallas Peterson will become owner of the business and continue its operation under the name of Peterson Plumbing. Dallas’ sons Matt and Mike will assist him in the business.

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the new Fulton State Bank and work began immediately to build the structure. Mayor Kenneth Ven Huizen had the honor of turning over the first spadeful of dirt. Heavy equipment then was moved in to excavate for the foundation.

20 Years

March 31, 2004

Ruth Gundlach, certified property casualty underwriter, has opened a new State Farm Insurance Agency at 1113 Fourth St. in Fulton. Gundlach has operated the State Farm Agency in Morrison for the past seven years and now has expanded her business to Fulton. She opened the business in Fulton to better serve customers in the Fulton, Albany and Erie areas.

River Bend Community Unit School District 2 and Morrison Com-

munity School District 6 have agreed to meet and discuss the possibility of consolidation between the two schools and if it would be beneficial to both districts. Consolidation between Fulton and Thomson did not happen and with the state budget not allotting schools the needed funds, budget cuts and other monetary savings have happened or will have to happen.

10 Years April 2, 2014

Dutch Days will celebrate its 40th anniversary in Fulton. Patty Ritzema started Dutch Days in 1974 with an authentic Dutch dinner to raise money for the Christian school and it blossomed from there. Nellie Shipma, the oldest living Dutch resident in Fulton, was the first Dutch Days grand marshal in 1978, the first year of the parade. She was the oldest living Dutch resident in Fulton at the age of 99. Ritzema was the grand marshal in 1982.

The volunteer educators at the Windmill Cultural Center received a $500 grant from the D.S. Flikkema Foundation designated to fund adult education programs. Educators schedule programs from December to March. Presenters are given a stipend using the funds from the Flikkema grant.

Superficial and deep fascia found throughout the body are discussed

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

The term fascia is a type of connective tissue membrane found throughout the body. This membrane structure has different levels, including superficial and deep. There also is fascia that overlay organs, especially in the chest wall and abdominal cavity.

The superficial layer lies immediately beneath the deepest layer of the skin. This tissue serves as a storage of fat and water and a passageway for blood and nerve systems. Fascia was felt to be inert, or without energy, and without much function, but that notion has been rethought significantly.

Perhaps the best way to appreciate the power of the fascia is to watch a Bruce Lee movie. Lee was said to have mastered the elastic properties of the fascia that gave him his explosive power along with lightning quickness. The power of the fascia to stretch, while at the same time being elastic, is a very impressive phenome-

non. Fascia helps to a large degree to determine the shape of any human being. The fascia is more than merely a filler of empty space.

In addition to superficial fascia, there is a fascia process that surrounds organs and helps to compartmentalize the organs. There is even fascia around the eyelids and ears. Sometimes the fascia has a particular name for an organ. For example, the fascia surrounding the heart is known as the pericardia. This can be reflected in the term pericarditis, which is an infection or inflammation in the lining. Meningitis is a condition of inflammation in the meninges’ fascia. Pleurisy is the inflammation of the lung fascia. In the abdomen, inflammation or infection of the fascia manifests as peritonitis.

The deep fascia may surround muscles as well as divide deep compartments in the body. Originally, it was thought to have no blood supply, but now we know better. There also are significant sensory receptors in

this deep fascia. One of the more common painful and limiting conditions known as planter fasciitis in the foot is a classic example of the fascia becoming inflamed. The fascia also has receptors that contribute significantly to our sense of balance.

When the fascia loses its stiffness, or becomes too stiff, problems occur. The fascia contributes to scar tissue and adhesions in which things stick together and are stuck down. Some consider arthritis as a reflection of the fascia being stuck.

Adhesions occurring in the abdominal cavity after abdominal surgery almost always involve the fascia. When surgery is required, it is the fascia that is released with the hopes that additional scar tissue will replace the area that has been cut.

Different therapies have been employed to try to deal with the challenges of the fascia. There are no medicines that will impact it. Surgery is sometimes tried as an indirect way of dealing with the problems. The term

Rolfing, developed by Ida Rolf, is bodywork that recognizes the connective tissue that permeates the entire body. Rolf included the concept that emotions could get trapped in the fascia and needed to be released. This was put down by traditional science. However, others have taken up that banner, including Dee Ann Hansen, who has developed a series of procedures to help release the fascia. Hansen has written about this in her books. There is even a type of fascia massage.

One of the interesting concepts of fascia release is to follow the pain and embrace it. This does not occur in a sadomasochistic fashion, but rather trying to seek the root cause of the pain. It does not seek to employ pain, medicine or surgery as compensations. It does, however, recognize the concepts of emotions that become embedded in our pain. This process seeks to relieve such pain by recognizing the role of letting it go or forgiveness in some fashion.

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – The Morrison City Council is taking steps to annex land on the east side of town that is expected to become the home of a new Tractor Supply store.

The council voted unanimously March 25 to enter into an agreement that would begin the process of bringing 15700 Lincoln Road into city limits. It also authorized the mayor to ratify a subdivision plat named the Tractor Supply addition.

According to documents presented to the council, the 6.63 acres of farmland is owned by Lanny and Linda Spangler, owners of Spangler’s Landscape and Garden Center in Morrison, with Duane Kerr and Pamela Kerr as trustees. It is on Route 30 west of the town’s sports complex.

The sale of the land to a Charlotte, North Carolina, company called Primax Properties, a real estate development and investment company, is in the works, but the sale cannot be closed until the plat is recorded, City Administrator Brian Melton said.

Tractor Supply is expected to lease the land from Primax, he said.

Bringing the property into city limits will give it access to city sewer and water. An easement will allow infrastructure to run through farmland on the west side of the parcel. Tractor Supply would pay to install infrastructure and, after

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

Whiteside County Cattlemen’s Association banquet is April 19

The Whiteside County Cattleman’s Association will hold its 2024 spring banquet and scholarship fundraiser Friday, April 19, at New Life Church, 702 W. Lynn Blvd., in Sterling.

The evening begins with dinner at 5:30 p.m. A program featuring Dr. Temple

annexation is complete, the land would be zoned C-2 general business, Melton said.

“It puts a major user on our water supply and it brings property tax and sales tax and, of course, income tax from more employment to the city,” Melton said in an interview with Shaw Media on March 27. “It’s a great win for us.”

A public hearing for the preannexation will be April 29. Work on the $2.2 million, 22,000-square-foot Tractor Supply building could begin as soon as April 30, Melton said.

“The company itself is ready to go today,” he told the council.

The stretch of land along Route 30 where Tractor Supply will be located is part of Whiteside County land that has city property on either side.

The hope would be to someday annex nearby islands of county land to the city as well, Melton said.

About Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply, founded 85 years ago, is based in Brentwood, Tennessee, and is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 291 on the Fortune 500, according to the company’s website.

As of Dec. 30, 2023, the company operated 2,216 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states, including stores in Dixon and Princeton.

For more information, visit www.tractor supply.com.

Grandin starts at 7 p.m. and a live auction will follow. CJ Brown paintings will be available to buy in the lobby.

Tickets are $20 and only will be sold in advance.

To order tickets, call Jake Perino at 815-303-8510, Brad Spears at 815-7184771, Emily Dirks at 815-718-5737 or Connie Spears at 815-718-4770.

Bi-County Bulldogs Special Olympics basketball team takes home silver medals

By STEVE STEIN For Shaw Local News Network

STERLING — It was a great season for the Bi-County Bulldogs, a first-year Special Olympics basketball team representing the Bi-County Special Education Cooperative, who came home with silver medals from the state championship.

Coach Mandi Roggy’s team won all seven of its regular-season games, then won two regional games to qualify for the Illinois Special Olympics state basketball tournament. The Bulldogs returned from the state tournament in Bloomington-Normal with silver medals. They tied for second place with a 1-1 record in a four-team senior division.

After beating the Chatham Chargers 43-40 in the state tourney, the Bulldogs lost 44-37 to SI (Southern Illinois) Ohana. That was their first and only loss of the season.

“It was a fun weekend for us. We spent a lot of time together and really bonded,” Roggy said.

Collin Mealing was the Bulldogs’ leading scorer in both of their state tournament games. He had 18 points vs. the Chargers and 16 points vs. Ohana.

“We did a good job working together,” Mealing said.

Samantha Merriman won the Spirit Award in the game vs. the Chargers and Havannah Lee won the Spirit Award in the game vs. Ohana. The award, for demonstrating the spirit of Special Olympics, is presented by the referees to a player on each team.

“We had a pretty good team and lots of fun,” said Lee.

Besides basketball, the weekend for the Bulldogs included the opening ceremony, dances, laser tag, a team dinner at Cracker Barrel, and Merriman being interviewed by a local television station.

Roggy, a special education paraprofessional at Morrison High School, has been coaching Bi-County athletes in

basketball skills, track and bowling for eight years.

She formed the basketball team so she could provide new experiences for Bi-County athletes. There were no tryouts. Everyone who wanted to be on the team made the team.

Nine players, males and females, from seven school districts were on the team. The players ranged in age from 13 to 26. While all the wins and awards were nice, Bulldogs players and coaches pointed to other reasons why the season was such a success in their eyes.

“We came together as strangers and ended the season as a family that worked hard together,” said assistant coach Kristen Hoagland.

What did the athletes think of the

season? They all agreed that they had fun, and loved playing with their teammates.

“We grew as a team, became a little family, and achieved a lot,” said team member Merriman.

“My favorite part was helping my teammates and the other teams,” added Kaleb Schipper. J’Marion Hill, Damian Hughes, Brenden Hoagland, Angelo Heald, Samantha Zimmermann and Emily Hoffman round out the Bulldogs’ roster.

Assistant coach Teri Holldorf said that from day one, the athletes played as a team. “They played hard, supported each other, and displayed great sportsmanship. I’m so proud of them.”

Jess Hurley is Roggy’s fiance. She recruited him to be an assistant coach.

He’s glad she did.

“I want to thank Mandi for introducing me to coaching a Special Olympics team,” he said. “Our athletes were absolutely amazing. I really enjoyed working with them individually and as a team. They did their best in practice and games. I couldn’t ask for a better mentor than Mandi and a better group of athletes.”

Emily Roggy and Kolten Sage also were assistant coaches. Emily Roggy, 16, the coach’s daughter, is a junior at Morrison High School.

The Bi-County Special Education Cooperative was formed in 1969. It provides special education services to 11 member school districts. Regional offices of education in Sterling and Freeport also are members.

Photo provided by Mandi Roggy

Members of the Bi-County Bulldogs are (back row, from left): Collin Mealing, Damian Hughes, Havannah Lee, J’Marion Hill and Kaleb Schipper; middle row: Angelo Heald, Samantha Zimmermann, Emily Hoffman and Samantha Merriman; and front row, holding trophy, Brenden Hoagland.

Local bankers graduate from Future Leaders Alliance

Angie Erickson, assistant vice president, Lending Services; Brandt Hutchcraft, vice president, Ag and Commercial Lender; and Jo Lea Holevoet, vice president, Residential Lending at Farmers National Bank announced their graduation from the prestigious Future Leaders Alliance program offered through the Illinois Bankers Association.

The graduation ceremony took place during the IBA’s The ONE Conference on March 7-8 in East Peoria.

The Future Leaders Alliance program is a 14-month leadership initiative designed to foster the professional growth and development of emerging leaders within the banking industry.

Throughout the program, Erickson, Hutchcraft and Holevoet engaged in training sessions covering a range of topics, including Leadership and Influence, Team Building, Coaching, Service Leadership, Collaboration Skills, Financial Marketing, Personal Branding, Legislative Process, Presentation Skills, Accounting for Bankers, Asset Liability Management, Regulatory Hot Topics and Cyber Security.

As part of their commitment to community engagement, they also dedicated time to local community service projects to promote financial literacy and empower individuals to make informed financial decisions.

“We are thrilled to congratulate Angie, Brandt and Jo Lea on their successful completion of the Future Leaders Alliance program,” said Callan Stapleton, president of the Illinois Bankers Education Services. “This program was created to support our industry leaders and grow the industry and we are proud to be able to offer this opportunity to our membership.”

For more information about Farmer National Bank’s commitment to leadership development and community engagement, visit www.farmersnationalbank.bank.

Photo provided by Farmers National Bank Angie Erickson (left), Brandt Hutchcraft and Jo Lea Holevoet recently graduated from the Future Leaders Alliance program.

Sauk Valley Media Athlete of the Week: Morrison’s Bella Duncan

Fillies junior homered twice and had strong week in circle during 3-game stretch

By DAN WUSSOW dwussow@shawmedia.com

Morrison junior pitcher Bella Duncan is off to a sizzling start this season.

Over a three-game stretch from March 11-15, Duncan hit two home runs, threw 36 strikeouts and allowed only seven hits and five runs over 17 innings.

In an 11-0, five-inning win over Stockton on March 11, Duncan went 4 for 4, including a triple and a home run. She also pitched a complete-game shutout with no hits, 12 strikeouts and two walks.

Duncan has been voted the Sauk Valley Media Athlete of the Week by readers for March 11-17. She answered a few questions to help us get to know her a little better.

What goals have you set for yourself and the team this season?

Duncan: My main goal for myself this season is to really focus on encouraging my teammates to be the best players they can be. Making sure everything we do is at 110%. My goal for the team is to string some more hits together each game and continue to get better everyday.

Besides Morrison’s field, where is your favorite place to play softball?

Duncan: My favorite place to play softball has got to be California. The fields are so beautiful.

Which pitch would you say is your best?

Duncan: I would say my best pitch is my riseball.

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It’s always a pitch I can fall back on whenever I need to, as well as throw it for a strike.

What is the key to being a good pitcher?

Duncan: In my opinion, the key to being a good pitcher is confidence. Confidence is such an important factor when it comes to softball. If you believe you are great, you will be great.

Who has had the biggest impact on your softball career?

Duncan: The one person I would say that has had the biggest impact on me is my pitching coach Larry Rice. He has been right by my side since I was 8. Not only for pitching, but for everything else as well. He truly believes in me in everything I do and supports me in every situation.

Who is the funniest girl on the team?

Duncan: The funniest girl on my team has to be Kaylee Pruis. Mainly because she says the most random things all the time.

Who is the best player you’ve faced so far in your high school career?

Duncan: The best player I’ve ever faced in my high school career was Alivia Bark (former Riverdale standout and now Wisconsin Badgers freshman infielder). She is just an outstanding athlete and every time I pitched to her, she gave me a run for my money. She can hit every pitch anywhere. She is super versatile.

What’s your favorite TV show?

Duncan: My favorite TV show is probably “Too Hot to Handle.” I’ve seen every season.

What are some of your hobbies?

Duncan: Some of my favorite hobbies are lifting, hanging out with my friends, listening to music and shopping.

What is the top item on your bucket list?

Duncan: The top item on my bucket list is to go skydiving. It sounds so thrilling.

What is your favorite class and why?

Duncan: My favorite class is physiology. I find everything about it so entertaining and I look forward to that class everyday. Although, speech class is a very close second.

Alex T. Paschal file photo Morrison’s Bella Duncan fires

pitch against Henry in 2023.

Riverdale Middle School announces third-quarter honor roll

Riverdale Middle School in Port Byron announced the third quarter honor roll, with the following students commended for their academic achievements:

Straight A’s

Sixth grade : Dalton Carls, Alexis Churchill, Madison Dean, Myles Dierikx, Ben Dykema, Cecilia Foust, Mira Fritch, Brooklyn Germanceri, Aleah Goss, Clara Jones, Kaitlynn Mahraun, Eli McClain, Luke McClaine, Piper Mockmore, Kiley Peterson, Jaxson Powell, Wesley Riewerts, David Scott, Abigail Yoder, Pagan Zawada

Seventh grade : Brynlee Albritton, Ava Anders, Julia Berk, Addison Bristol, Elijah Clark, Kayden DeJonge, Tayah Erickson, Dixie Floming, Josiah Germanceri, Kelsey Hohenadel, Kylie Hohenadel, Alison Janicki, Nora Kindelsperger, Margaret Larson, Fisher Marty, Lila McMahon, Ries Mitton, Amaya Mrosko, Ava Munson Martel, Gianna Nelson, Kamden Palmer, Miraya Patel, Stella Peirce, Jameson Ruthey, Alice Schmidt, Ethan Secker, Camille Sergeant, Callista Sowder, Nathanial Sti-

gers-Peterson, Corbin Temple, Lila Wages, Brady Watson, Camden Whiting

Eighth grade : Avarie Albritton, Avery Beeler, Emme DeBlaey, Stella Deines, Kayla Dible, Lucas Dunbar, Dylan Francisko, Isla Gaines, Ava Gaulrapp, London Jeffries, Shane Johnson, Paige Krouse, Kami Kruse, Jax McClaine, Alexandra Mongreig, Ava Newton, Tiffany Noel, Brooklyn Peterson, Finley Sullivan, Jack Wages, Lola Wainwright, Lola Wainwright, Landon Wiklund, Kyle Wright

High Honor Roll

Sixth grade : Grayson Albritton, Natalie Bacon, Nicole Bacon, Eloise Baker, Iryss Balvanz, Logan Clark, Kayden Covemaker, Landon Daugherty, Cadence Dawson, Devin Dorathy, Audrey Gibney, Maya Gitchel, Braxton Grage, Alaina Gregory, John Hager III, George Hagmeier, Jackson Hawkins, Macee Hedeen Lynnlee Hilburn, Kallie Hill, Harper Houzenga, Henry Johnson, Korbyn Kennedy, Jude Krier, Madelyn Lindquist, Diane Morford, Kenzingtyn Noble, Channing Percival, Piper Peterson,

Micah Phelps, Paxton Rakoci, Natalia Ramos, Bryan Rogers, Lucy Sallows, Brady St. Clair, Ryder Troutwine, Brailey Turner, Leonel Varela, K’veon Vincent, Emersyn Zahradka

Seventh grade: Lydia Allbee, Dexter Allison, Celia Arnold, Marcus Baker, Luke Baustian, Lillian Bitler, Ella Brand, Ariah Bruck, Makenzie Brune, Madilyn Bunker, Zoey Chaney, Evayah Coleman, Lewis Costello, Jayda Coutts, Christopher Crisp, Camryn Dillin, Ethan Endresak, Collin Enright, Kiyah Franklin, Morgan Geiger, Cameron Geigle, Wyatt Green, Logan Hartman, Malia Heeren, Zayden Holland, Elijah Horrall, Trever Hume, William Huntley, Ebin Jenkins, Teagan Jerz, Lucas Johnson, Emma Jones, Cabe Junis, Crimson Kennedy, Town Kerner, Connor Kohrt, Weston Kreiter, Karson Kruger, Ashlynn Landuit, Rilynn Marshall, Ava Mathis, Corbin Mathis, Gabriel Mattison, Audrey McIntosh, Nolan McLaughlin, Sarah Mitton, Makenzie Moody, Gemma Neilson, Kylie Nelson, Brenden Orr, Briley Payne, Alice Petersen, Gavin Reiling, Aivery Reyna, Luke Robinson, Peter Russo, Morgan Rutledge,

Marissa Sawicki, Robert Scranton, William Scranton, Ali Smith, Cole Smith, Payton Stark, Madison Warner

Eighth grade: Carter Abbott, Cooper Abbott, Charley Adams, Tristan Beveroth, Mercedez Chaney, Colton Clark, Blaze Dawson, Channing DeLaRosa, Cooper Desseyn, Kaydince Dillin, Natalie Dodds, Sadie Endresak, Kael Findley, Emma Fries, Isla Gaines, Inara Garcia, Connor Grafton, Lucas Graham, Braxten Hawkins, Kayden Herlyn, Camryn Hobbs, Madelyn Holderman, Boston Kelley, Hunter Kitt, Isabell Kohrt, Lucas Lonergan, Addyson Louk, Maximus Millard, Kaydence Moffitt, Eli Mortell, Braydon Moyer-Taets, Ava-Marie Mrosko, Annabelle Nicholas, Ethan Oakland, Kaylee Overton, Brecken Polenske, Ayla Ramsdale, Douglas Reiman, Ember Rivas, Alyssa Rivera, Brady Rogers, Landon Rowe, Hunter Ruark, Grant Rutledge, Kaiden Schultz, Logan Smith, Joseph Snodgrass, Jacob Stigers-Peterson, Nathanyle Supan, Kailey Tanner, Michael Tessendorf, Riley Troutwine, Erik Vickers, Emery Walston, Nevaeh Wheelan, Phinly Zawada

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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 David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.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

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

Interim Reverend David Andermann

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 Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy

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 Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362

pastorjoeygarcea@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

Don Strohman to observe 100th birthday on April 6 HAPPY

Don Strohman of Erie will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Saturday, April 6.

Don married Mary Egert in 1944 and moved to a farm on Tobacco Road where he still resides. He farmed his entire life. His beloved wife, Mary, died in 2015.

The couple raised four daughters, Janice Heinsen of Hillsdale, Linda (Gus) Hicks of Kewanee, Diane (Al) Stichter and Sandy (Bob) Hermes, all of Erie.

Don has 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and six greatgreat-grandchildren with almost everyone living in Illinois.

Don is still active and sharp and would love to hear from his friends.

Send congratulatory wishes to Don Strohman, 99 Tobacco Road, Erie, IL 61250.

CHURCH BRIEFS

Church of the Cross Ham Ball Supper is April 11

The Church of the Cross will have its annual Ham Ball Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the church at 22621 Routes 2 and 92 in Port Byron.

The menu includes ham balls, creamy herb mashed potatoes, home-grown freezer corn, coleslaw or applesauce, roll, dessert and drinks. Cost is $13 for adults and $6.50 for children 10 and younger. Carryouts will be available.

Also available will be frozen 5-by-7 containers of chicken casserole, spaghetti casserole, ham balls (6), appetizer ham balls (15), cheese potatoes and apple crisp at $8 each and family-size 9-by-13 containers of chicken casserole, spaghetti casserole or cheese potatoes at $20 each.

For questions, call Diana O’Hara at 309-235-4623.

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.

April 3: Cowboy beans with kielbasa, corn muffin, pickle, assorted desserts

April 10: Sloppy Joes, chips, baked beans, applesauce, ice cream

April 17: Spaghetti casserole, Jimmy

Don Strohman

John’s bread, tossed salad, assorted desserts

April 24: Chili, cinnamon rolls, veggies, assorted desserts

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

The Table meals are served through May and will begin again in September.

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection to meet April 10

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Community Reformed Church, 727 N. 12th St, Clinton.

All women are invited to brunch, followed by an encouraging, inspirational, nondenominational speaker. Cost is $13.

Linda Berg of Superior, Wisconsin, will present “Becoming an Author wasn’t MY Plan.” Berg was an elementary school teacher and young mother of two when she suddenly became a widow. Berg shares how she was helped through that tragic time and years later was inspired to write a short story titled “The Kissing Pot,” which has impacted many couples. She also will share the stories behind the illustrations of the book.

Reservations are due by April 5 by calling Donna at 563-357-6843 or Nancy at 563-242-8819 or her cellphone at 563-357-8859.

ROSENBERRY CLASSIC TRACK AND FIELD

Morrison wins Men’s Classic; Fulton first in Women’s Classic

Morrison took first place in the Rosenberry Men’s Classic on March 26 at the Westwood Complex in Sterling with 84 points. Riverdale scored 50, Erie-Prophetstown had 41 and Fulton had one point.

Morrison’s Brady Anderson was first in the 60 meters (7.02 seconds, personal record) and Camden Pruis placed third (7.34).

Rylan Alvarado took first in the 200 meters (24.40 PR) for Morrison and Pruis was third (24.02).

Morrison’s relay team of Anderson, Zach Milder, Chase Newman and Levi Milder took first in the 4x200 (1:33.19) and the 4x400 (3:37.44). The relay team of Milder, Isaiah McDearmon, Colton Bielema and Adam Helms placed third in the 4x800 (9:28.23).

Alvarado took first in the long jump (6.27 meters) and Daeshaun McQueen placed fourth (5.70). Pruis finished second in the triple jump (11.27 meters). McQueen placed fourth in the high jump (1.73 meters).

Riverdale’s Braeden Bode won the 3,200-meter run (10:36.41) and Cael Hinde placed fourth (11:00.79). Andy Murray (2:12.26) placed fourth in the 1,600-meter run. In the 60-meter hurdles, Tyler Lockaby took second (9.11) and Matthew Downey placed fourth (9.89).

The Rams relay team of Caen Beckett, Ethan Swift, Lockaby and Abram Krier placed fourth in the 4x200 (1:41.09).

Erie-Prophetstown’s Aidan Jepson and Nathan Punke tied for second in the pole vault (3.05 meters).

Rosenberry Women’s Classic

Fulton took first place in the Rosenberry Women’s Classic on March 27 at the Westwood Complex in Sterling with 92.25 points. Erie-Prophetstown scored 39, Riverdale had 33 and Morrison finished with five points.

Fulton’s Miraya Pessman placed second in the 60 meters (8.16 PR) and Brooklyn Thoms (8.38 PR) took third. Haley Smither (28.82) and Paige Cra-

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Softball

Lena-Winslow 8, Fulton 7: At Lena, the Steamers rallied from a 5-1 deficit after two innings but couldn’t complete the comeback against the Panthers.

Brooklyn Brennan paced Fulton with three hits, while Resse Germann, Addison Hartman, Madyson Luskey and Zoe Kunau added two hits apiece. Germann and Hartman had two RBIs apiece.

Hartman pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and

mer (29.24) placed fourth and fifth, respectively, in the 200 meters.

The relay team of Thoms, Smither, Grace Dykstra and Pessman took first in the 4x200 (1:50.98 PR) and Dykstra, Jessa Read, Thoms and Pessman placed second in the 4x400 (4:35.01 PR).

Jasmine Moreland, Madison Bolton, Jordin Rathburn and Read placed first in the 4x800 (11:40.34 PR).

Pessman placed first in the long jump (5.12 meters) and Cramer took second (4.90). Emery Wherry placed second in the triple jump (9.20 meters). Kylie Smither took third in the shot put (10.45) and Rathburn placed third in the high jump (1.48 meters).

Erie-Prophetstown’s Olivia Purvis took first place in the pole vault (2.74 meters) and Gracelyn Abell placed fourth (2.29). Lauren Punke placed third in the triple jump (9.04). Clara Ashdown (15:26.86 PR) and Brooke Lalley (15:53.36) placed third and fourth, respectively, in the 3,200 meters.

striking out six with two walks.

Rock Falls 9, Erie-Prophetstown 2: At Rock Falls, the Rockets trailed the Panthers 1-0 through four innings, but scored five runs in the fifth and four in the sixth to claim a nonconference win.

Fulton 9, Morrison 7: At Morrison, the Steamers took a 7-1 lead with a four-run fourth inning, then held off a furious Fillies rally for a nonconference win.

Resse Germann went 3 for 4 with five RBIs, including a double and a home run,

Riverdale’s Jillian Murray placed second in the 800 meters (2:42.43 PR), Naomi Peschang placed fourth in the 400 meters (1:09.85) and Mattea Wuest

and Zoe Kunau scored three runs for Fulton. Bella Duncan pitched five innings of relief for Morrison, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit and striking out 12 with two walks.

Jordan Eads, Allie Anderson and Bella Scachette had two hits apiece for the Fillies. Eads had three RBIs.

Baseball

Morrison 9, Fulton 8: At Morrison, Kaleb Schroeder tied the game 8-8 with a three-run double in the bottom of the

placed second in the 1,600 meters (5:54.91)

Morrison’s Emma Christin took fourth in the 800 meters (2:55.96 SR).

seventh inning, then scored the winning run on a dropped third strike after moving to third on a single by Collin Renkes.

Schroeder finished 3 for 4 with three RBIs and a walk, Renkes went 3 for 5 with an RBI, and Jason Hall went 2 for 3 with two RBIs for Morrison.

Koltin Swaim pitched four innings for the Mustangs, allowing two earned runs on four hits and striking out seven with three walks.

Jacob Huisenga went 2 for 2 with three RBIs and a walk for Fulton.

Photos by Earleen Hinton Morrison’s Daeshaun McQueen high jumps at the Rosenberry Men’s Classic on March 26 at the Westwood Sports Center in Sterling. McQueen placed fourth in the event.

Erie-Prophetstown’s Caleb Reymer throws the shot at the Newman Rosenberry Men’s Classic.

Fulton’s Brady Read triple jumps at the Newman Rosenberry Men’s Classic on March 26 in Sterling.

returned by the Officer or other person to whom it was given for service with endorsement thereon of service and fees, if any, immediately after service, and not less than 3 days before the day for appearance If service cannot be made, this summons shall be returned so endorsed 3/22/2024

WITNESS, Sue R

Costello (Clerk of Court) RA (Deputy)

513 W Main St.

April 19th & 20th 9a-5p

Old Fashioned Pump Organ, And other Antiques House also for sale by owner

SEASONAL PART TIME SUMMER HIRES

The City of Sterling is looking for students to help in the Public Works or Code Enforcement Dpt. for Seasonal Part Time Summer help. Students must be currently enrolled, or planning to be enrolled in the fall, in college/graduate studies. Duties may consist of maintenance in the municipal buildings / or grounds, including road maintenance, use of lawn care equipment, small machinery, may speak with residents, document and write letters Valid Illinois Driver's License and proof of enrollment required

Apply to City of Sterling in person at the Coliseum Building, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling OR www.sterling-il.gov, email applications to: mfarmer@sterling- il.gov

EEO Employer All applications must be received by 4:30 pm (CST) on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Vs. Corretta Nunn; et. al.

the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on May 10, 2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following desc ribed real estate:

PIN 16-11-320-002; 4018-G; 10-3121300

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3207 12th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is locat ed in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court fi le 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 14-17-09694.

I3241173

April 2, 9, 16, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS L&M Accounts, Inc., Plaintiff. vs. THOMAS BAUGHMAN, Defendants NO. 20225C1216

Amount Claimed: $1784.41

ALIAS SUMMONS

To Each Defendant: THOMAS BAUGHMAN PO BOX 110 FULTON, IL 61252 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear before this Court at SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION, WHITESIDE

COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E KNOX STREET, MORRISON, IL, @10:30 AM Thursday, APRIL 25, 2024 to answer the complaint in this case, a copy of which is hereto attached IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. To The Officer: This summons must be returned by the Officer or other person to whom it was given for service with endorsement thereon of service and fees, if any, immediately after service, and not less than 3 days before the day for appearance If service cannot be made, this summons shall be returned so endorsed 3/22/2024

WITNESS, Sue R

Costello (Clerk of Court) RA (Deputy)

SEAL Attorney for Plaintiff: MICHAEL J. DERGO III, ESQ DERGO LAW, P.L.L.C. 2200 52nd Avenue MOLINE IL 61265 TEL: 309. 277.8711

Michael@Dergo Law.com

March 26, April 2, 9, 2024

SEAL Attorney for Plaintiff: MICHAEL J. DERGO III, ESQ DERGO LAW, P.L.L.C. 2200 52nd Avenue MOLINE IL 61265 TEL: 309. 277.8711

Michael@Dergo Law.com

March 26, April 2, 9, 2024

ASSUMED NAME

PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

MKFISHNFARM loca ted at 15870 Fenton Rd. Morrison, IL 61270

Dated this 12th day of March 2024. No. DBA 5347

Dana Nelson County Clerk

March 26, April 2, 9, 2024

Supplemental

Publication Notice

Public Notice is hereby given that on March 26, 2024, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, concerning the business known as This N That & Tobacco loca ted at 1108 4th St., Fulton, IL 61252, which certificate sets forth the following changes in the operation thereof:

Moved to 104 W. Main St., Morrison, IL 61270

Dated March 26th day of March, 2024.

Dana Nelson County Clerk April 2, 9, 16, 2024

NOTICE OF

C HEARING TO BE HELD BY THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF MORRISON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

On April 10th, 2024, at 5:30 P.M., a publ ic hearing will be held by the Planning & Zoning Board Commission of the City of Morrison at City Hail (lower level), loca ted at 200 West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, for the purpose of considering and hearing testimony on the following:

1. To Authorize Annexation Agreement of one (1) parcel and to Consider Petition for Annexation and Zoning of the Same

2. The proposed territory to be annexed is described as follows:

Common Address: 15700 Lincoln Rd Morrison, Illinois 61270

PIN: Part of 09-17405-004 (Lot I Tractor Supply Addition)

PIN#: Part of 0917-426-004 (Lot I Tractor Supply Addition)

All interes ted parties are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

The City Council of the City of Morrison intends, upon recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board, to consider adoption of an ordinance to approve the Annexation Agreement and then to annex and zone the territory at its next regular City Council meeting to take place not less than ten (10) days from the date of this notice on April 29th, 2024 at 6:30

LEG AL NOTIC

consider of an ordinanc approve nexation ment and annex an the territor next regula Council m take place than ten ( from the this notice 29th, 2024 P.M., at Public L Communit 307 South Street, M Illinois. By order Corporate ties of th of Morrison side County nois.

Dated Ma 2024

Michael City April 2, 2024

IN THE CIRC COURT OF FOURTEENTH JUDICI CIRC WHITES COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF DONNA B. DYKSTRA, Deceased NO: 2024

CLAIM NO

Notice i to creditor death of Do Dykstra. Le Office wer on March 18, to Dale A. of 229 1 Fulton, IL and Barbar Dykstra, 1106 Avenue, Fulton 61252, as Representat whose atto William R. the Law O William R P.C., 301 St., Morrison, 61270. Claims aga estate m e-filed wi Circuit Cler fice, W County, mailed to Representat both, on or Septembe 2024, or i or deliver notice from Representat required tion 18-3 Probate A 5/18-3), t stated in tice. Any c filed on o that date is Copies of e-filed with cuit Clerk mailed or by the cla the Co-R tatives an Co-Repres tives' within ten after it ha filed. E-filing mandatory uments in es with exemptions

the An-

Agreement and then to

CE OF HEARING

HELD BY PLANNING & NING BOARD ROPOSED XATION OF IGUOUS TERRITORY TO CITY OF MORRISON, ESIDE UNTY, NOIS April 10th, 5:30 P.M., ic hearing held by the & Zoning Commission City of at City lower level), at 200 ain Street, , Illinois, purpose of ering and testimony following: thorize AnAgreeone (1) nd to ConPetition for nnexation and of the proposed to be andescribed follows: Address: Lincoln Rd , Illinois of 09-17(Lot I Supply Adart of 0917-426-004 (Lot I Supply Adinteres ted parinvited to he public and will be opportuheard. y Council y of Morriintends, upon endation of anning & Board, to adoption ordinance to the AnAgreend then to and zone ory at its egular City meeting to

not less (10) days

at 6:30

(10) days

the date of this notice on April

29th, 2024 at 6:30

P.M., at Odell

Public LibraryCommunity Room, 307 South Madison Street, Morrison, Illinois.

By order of the Corporate Authorities of the City of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois.

Dated March 28, 2024

Michael Hemmer City Clerk

April 2, 2024

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

ESTATE OF DONNA B. DYKSTRA, Deceased NO: 2024 PR 22 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Donna B Dykstra. Letters of Office were issued on March 18, 2024, to Dale A. Dykstra of 229 10th St., Fulton, IL 1252, and Barbara A. Dykstra, 1106 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL 61252, as CoRepresentatives, whose attorney is William R. Shirk, of the Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C., 301 E Main St., Morrison, IL 61270.

Claims against the estate may be e-filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office, Whiteside County, Illinois, mailed to the CoRepresentatives, or both, on or before September 26, 2024, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the CoRepresentatives is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim e-filed with the Circuit Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Co-Representatives and to the Co-Representatives' attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions Visit

mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Co-Representatives and to the Co-Representatives' attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp, or talk with your local Circuit Clerk's office.

Dale A. Dykstra and Bar bara A. Dykstra, Co-Representatives for the Estate of Donna B. Dykstra, Deceased William R. Shirk ARDC # 2589699

Attorney for Independent Co-Representatives

with your local Circuit Clerk's office.

Dale A. Dykstra and Bar bara A. Dykstra, Co-Representatives for the Estate of Donna B. Dykstra, Deceased

William R. Shirk

ARDC # 2589699

Attorney for Independent Co-Representatives

Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C.

301 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270

Tele:

815 772-7231

Fax:

815 772-4599

Email: wrshirk@wr shirklaw.com

March 26, April 2, 9, 2024

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF Patrick C. O'Brien, DECEASE D

24 PR 47

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whiteside County Zoning Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on the following petition filed with the Whiteside County Building and Zoning

Letters of Office were issued to, J Phillip O'Brien, 2 Oak Brook Club Drive, C107, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 as Independent Administrator with Will Annexed, whose attorney of record is Matthew A. Sidor, Sidor Law, Ltd, 1303 West Heather Lane, Arlington Heights 60005.

Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C.

Office:

Sunvest Solar/PV CSG Prophetstown

301 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270

Tele:

815 772-7231

Fax: 815 772-4599

Email: wrshirk@wr shirklaw.com

1 requesting a Special Use Permit in the A-1 Agricultural District for a solar farm in the 1500 Block of Spring Hill Road, Prophet stown, Illinois, PIN 21-05-100-009. Property is owned by Zoe Rudy, and legally described as follows:

March 26, April 2, 9, 2024

A part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 19 North, Range 5 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in Whiteside County, Illinois, more particularly descried as follows: Beginning at a steel rod at the West Quarter Corner of said Section 5, thence North 00°21'06” East (assumed bearings), along the West Line of said section, 888.73 feet to the centerline of Spring Hill Road; thence Northeasterly, along the arc of the said centerline on a curve to the right, an arc distance of 1412.14 feet to the East Line of the said West Half of the Northwest Quarter (said arc having a radius of 34,377.47 feet and a chord of North 65°59'57” East, 1412.04 feet);

thence South 00°00'24” West along the said East Line, 1487.20 feet to a steel rod at the Southeast Corner of the said West Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence North 88°55'56” West, along the South Line thereof, 1295.46 feet to the point of beginning.

Pursuant to Chapter 39, Article IV, Division 2 of the Whi teside County Zoning, Planning and Development Ordinance, a public hearing must be held by the Whiteside County Zoning Hearing Officer to allow for public input on the request.

The public hearing will be held at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center located at 400 North Cherry Street in Morrison, Illinois on April 18, 2024 at 6:30 P.M.

Parties wishing additional information may contact the Whiteside County Building and Zoning Office in person at 18819 Lincoln Rd, Morrison, IL or by phone at 815-772-5175.

Whiteside County Building and Zoning

By: Suzan Stickle, Administrator

April 2, 2024

U.S Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Corretta Nunn; et. al.

April 2, 9, 16, 2024 LEG AL NOTICES

of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp

Matthew A. Sidor Sidor Law, Ltd (44230) 1303 West Heather Lane Arlington Heights 60005 (773)791-1948 I3240515

http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp.

Matthew A. Sidor Sidor Law, Ltd (44230) 1303 West Heather Lane Arlington Heights 60005 (773)791-1948 I3240515

March 26, 2024 April 2, 9, 2024

tered on February 29, 2024, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before September 26, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DEFENDANTS No. 17CH231

March 26, 2024 April 2, 9, 2024

-NOTICE-

DESCRIPTION:

Notice is hereby given that the City of Prophetstown will accept proposals for an exclusive contract servicing the collection of solid waste, recycling, compost, and yard waste service for residenti al consumers.

INTRODUCTION:

The City of Prop hetstown is a nonhome rule community, with a residential population of 860 +/households serviced and located in Whiteside County.

Notice is given to Kelly Marie O'Brien, Heir of the Decedent whose name or address is not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on February 29, 2024, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Matthew A. Sidor Sidor Law, Ltd (44230) 1303 West Heather Lane Arlington Heights 60005 (773)791-1948 I3240515

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/05/2018, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on May 10, 2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following desc ribed real estate:

The City of Prophetstown Whiteside County, Illinois, (hereinafter referred to as “City”), acting under its statutory non-home rule powers, is seeking proposals for the establishment of Solid Waste, Recycling, Compost and Landscape Waste Collect ion and Disposal Service for residential consumers. Any firm interested in submitting quote s for such services shall submit proposals as outlined in the request.

March 26, 2024 April 2, 9, 2024

THE SOUTH TWENTY FIVE AND SIX-TENTHS (25.6) FEET OF LOT NUMBER FIVE (5) AND THE NORTH THIRTY-SIX AND TWE NTY-ONE ONE HUNDREDTHS (36.21)

FEET OF LOT NUMBER FOUR ( 4) IN WOODED HILLS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND ILLINOIS; EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE EAST SIXTEEN (16) FEET OF SAID DESCRIBED PREMISES CONVEYE D TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND FOR ALLEY PURPOSES, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

PIN 16-11-320-002; 4018-G; 10-3121300

Letters of Office were issued to, J Phillip O'Brien, 2 Oak Brook Club Drive, C107, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 as Independent Administrator with Will Annexed, whose attorney of record is Matthew A. Sidor, Sidor Law, Ltd, 1303 West Heather Lane, Arlington Heights 60005. Notice is given to Kelly Marie O'Brien, Heir of the Decedent whose name or address is not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on February 29, 2024, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before September 26, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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

OBJECTIVE:

At this time, the City seeks to award an exclusive minimum of five year contract ( with options for length of contract) for the curbside collection of refuse, recycling, compost & yard waste for all residential users within the City.

CLOSING DA TE/TIME:

Proposals must be submitted, received by the City, no later than 3pm on May 10th, 2024. Proposals may be emailed, mailed, or personally delivered

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3207 12th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposals must provide that:

1. Subcontractors not to be used

2. Indemnification will be contractually provided to the City.

3. Performance Bond will be placed on filed with the City.

Matthew A. Sidor Sidor Law, Ltd (44230) 1303 West Heather Lane Arlington Heights 60005 (773)791-1948 I3240515

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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If the property is locat ed in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificat e of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court fi le to verify all information

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

4. Insurance covering general liability and workers compensation, in limits of not less than one million dollars.

5. Bidder must possess all applicable Licenses & agree to be responsible for any taxes

6. Bidder will enter into a written contract, in a form acceptable to the City

7. Any proposed change in service be negotiated with 30-day notice

8. Bidder will commit to a regular schedule

9. Bidder will maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal laws including but not limited to the Prevailing Wage in Whiteside County.

10. Bidder will execute and provide the Anti-Collusion, Fair Employment, and Tax Certification documents included in the Bid Pac ket.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before September 26, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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 14-17-09694.

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E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit

Matthew A. Sidor Sidor Law, Ltd (44230) 1303 West Heather Lane Arlington Heights 60005

(773)791-1948

I3240515

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BID PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL OR MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE CITY'S WEBSITE.

BID SUBMISSON/QUESTIONS

Proposals or questions may be directed to Tara Promenschenkel at 815-537-5598 or at tgibson@prophets townil.org April 2, 9, 2024