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Randy

BLOOD DRIVE DONORS

and Bill Kuehl are faithful, regular donors to the American Red Cross Community Blood Drive in Morrison. Bill is Randy’s paternal uncle. Randy has donated 10

and Bill has donated more than 14 gallons. “Thank you two for being faithful donors,” said Kaywyn Bestwick, blood drive director. Story on page 2.

Sandra “Sandy” J. Friedrichsen, Kevin R. Susie, Robert lee Verkruysse / 4

Photo provided by Kaywyn Beswick

Kuehl (left)

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51 donors give blood at Morrison Community Blood Drive

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By KAYWYN BESWICK, R.N.

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MORRISON – The second American Red Cross Community Blood Drive of 2025 took place on Thursday, March 20, at Morrison’s United Methodist Church.

The sponsor for the canteen that day was Bethesda Lutheran Church. They have sponsored the March drives for the past several years.

We are very appreciative to the ladies who buy groceries, bake cookies and bars and prepare sandwiches for the donors, volunteers and ARC staff. They are Nancy Usterbowski, Carol Oncken, Monica Anderson, Andrea Dalton, Dee Janssen and Deloris Smith. Thank you for your yummy kitchen skills!

Appreciation to the United Methodist Church for allowing us to have the March drive in the Heritage Hall (the Knights of Columbus had three fish fry dinners at St. Mary’s this month and they asked me to move the March blood drive location). We are grateful for UMC’s flexibility and for Carole Patton!

The May blood drive will be back at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Acknowledgement to our two dependable certified ARC volunteers, Pat Pendgraft and Irma Russell. These wonderful ladies not only check everyone in at the registration table, but they also make appointments for the donors for the next blood drive and assist me with anything that needs to be done throughout the room. Appreciation to my faithful post-donation escorts, Rick Barr, Pat Popkin and Carole Patton. These faithful friends assisted the donors walking from the donation lounger over to the canteen and served the donors their sandwiches and drinks.

We had 51 generous donors come through our doors to help save lives that day. The terrific whole blood donors (helping save up to three lives) were Deb Adolph, Julie Damhoff, Barb Imel, Du Wayne Ottens, Pam Shank, Lyle Bush, Bill Kuehl, Beth Wroble, Toni Decker, Kayla DeKeyrel, Randy Kuehl, Bryan Vogel, Philip Olt IV, Penny Milnes, Joan Vander Bleek, Renee Vanderlaan, Sheila Sonberg, Ron Pilgrim, Lorna Temple, Tim Messina, Larry Tichler, Chris Hawkins, Nancy Shank, Karl Kovarik, Connie Tegeler, Harvey Tegeler, Kaywyn Beswick, Michelle Vinson, Kari Forster, Amy Oudekerk, Carolyn Aiken, Brad Bielema, Joe R. Bielema, Susan Gomez, Jon Kophamer, Kelly Smith, Tim West, DJ Fulton, and four people (three men and one woman) who did not want their

The second American Red Cross Community Blood Drive of 2025 took place Thursday, March 20, at Morrison’s United Methodist Church. Knapsacks and wet bags were given to donors.

names published as donors.

First-time donors with ARC were Taylor Whiles and another woman who did not want her name published as a donor. We are thankful for the longtime donors who recruit new people to give blood.

The amazing Double-Red-Cell/Power Red donors who give an equivalent of two units and donate only three times a year were Tom Demay, Larry Oudekerk, Ron Shank, Karl Kovarik, Keith Wiersema, Dwaine Schroeder and one gentleman who did not want his name published as a donor.

The ARC goal for “good units” was 61. We obtained only 53 units, which is only 86.8% efficiency. It is not unusual for us to not reach goal at the January and March blood drives. We have several donors who are “snowbirds” who travel to warmer destinations during the winter months. Plus, there has been a lot of sickness in the past several weeks that has caused people to cancel their appointments (the ARC does not want anyone to donate blood when ill; the recipient can get whatever the donors is fighting off, including cancer). This is why the ARC asks that anyone who has cancer avoids donating until they have been released from their physician at least 12 months/ one year.

Other statistics from the drive were 35 people using RapidPass, which is 68.63% (and that’s great)! There were only four deferrals, which is 7.8%, and that is just about what ARC expects. Only eight cancellations and three “no shows,” which is not too bad for winter.

Canceling before the drive begins is better than not showing up because a “walk-in” can jump into a canceled appointment slot and donate. If it is a “no show,” that time slot is “taken” and not available to a walk-in. Only one unit was

labeled “QNS” (quantity not sufficient; either the blood clotted off or the vein was leaking), and that is a good stat.

Unfortunately, two of our double red cells donors were asked to give only one whole blood unit instead; only two DRC machines were sent to this drive (we usually have three available, one was probably out of commission for annual maintenance), so it seemed to take longer than usual for the donors to be done. Time must have gotten away from the staff and the last two Power Red donors could not give two units each, but only one unit each.

Hopefully, we will have three machines at all of our future drives to alleviate this issue. Apologies to consistent, regular donors who ended up “not being eligible to donate” because of “being one or two days too early.” This always happens when there is a leap day. I just tell the people who donate all the time that they need to plan on skipping one drive per year. I usually skip the July drive.

Also, as an FYI, the last two times that I have donated blood I have felt awful later after getting home and lasting into the next day. I am pretty sure that this occurred because I did not drink the extra water both days that I had donated so I was dehydrated.

My symptoms were that of dehydration/hypovolemia. I always preach to donors to make sure that you drink enough extra water, at least 16 ounces above your usual water intake. I have been in the habit, for several years now, of drinking at least 100 ounces of water per day (recommended by my fitness instructor; you should drink twice the amount of your body weight to be clinically sufficiently hydrate to maintain optimal health, so a 150-pound person should drink 75 ounces of water daily, a 200-pound person should drink 100 ounces of water daily, etc.). I’ll get off my soapbox now.

The next ARC Morrison Community Blood Drive will be from noon to 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at St. Mary’s Church on Garden Plain Road.

You can make an appointment online at www.giveblood.org or contact me by Facebook Messenger, text or call me at 815-718-5117.

The sponsor will be Crossroads Community Church Ladies. Bring a spouse, neighbor, friend, coworker or anyone you find that day that is willing and able.

Have a wonderful spring and a blessed Lent and Easter.

Stay safe, everyone.

Photo provided by Kaywyn Beswick

Sheriff grateful to voters after sales tax to fund emergency dispatch services approved

By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com

STERLING – Whiteside County‘s sheriff said he is grateful to voters after a countywide sales tax to help fund emergency dispatch services was approved during Tuesday’s consolidated election.

The Whiteside County public safety tax referendum passed with 3,667 votes for the measure and 2,907 against it. A total of 6,822 of the county’s 37,881 voters (18%) cast their ballots to decide the referendum’s fate. The measure had failed in two previous elections, most recently in November.

“I am truly grateful for the support of the community,” Booker said in a news release. “This vote reflects the deep care our residents have for the

safety and security of their families, neighborhoods and the entire county. With the approval of this tax, we can continue to provide the level of public safety and law enforcement services that Whiteside County deserves.”

The 0.5% sales tax adds an additional 50 cents for every $100 that shoppers spend on general merchandise in Whiteside County. The tax would not apply to groceries or items that must be titled or registered by a state agency, including watercraft, aircraft, trailers, mobile homes, qualifying drugs (including over-the-counter medications and

vitamins) and medical appliances.

Amy Robbins, the county administrator for Whiteside County, has said dispatch services cost $1.8 million annually to operate. Outside of radio surcharges, the county and the cities of Sterling and Rock Falls foot the bill, with a deficit of about $500,000 each year. Now, that money can remain in those cities’ general funds for other uses.

“It’d be nice to see some of that money go toward public works equipment or the roads,” newly elected Sterling Alderman Allen Przysucha told Shaw Local. “Another big priority is supporting our police and fire departments. I want both departments to have the equipment they need to keep us safe.”

The tax is estimated to raise an annual $2 million that only can be used

for matters of public safety. Any funds left over would be used to buy equipment and radio and software upgrades while allowing for multiagency interaction.

The new public safety tax also will help to fund the county’s new unified 911 call center in Morrison. Last September, the Twin Cities Communications Center in Sterling closed and the dozen dispatchers who worked there joined eight co-workers in the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center in Morrison.

“The creation of one central 911 center is a game-changer for Whiteside County,” Booker said in the release. “It will streamline emergency response efforts and allow us to better coordinate services, improving outcomes for everyone in our community.”

Voter turnout slightly higher than normal in Lee, Whiteside

By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com

DIXON – Lee and Whiteside counties had a slightly higher voter turnout for Tuesday’s election compared with previous consolidated elections.

Total voter turnout was 16.77% of the 22,248 registered voters in Lee County and 18.01% of 37,881 in Whiteside. Lee County had a total of 3,730 ballots cast and Whiteside had 6,822, according to unofficial election results Wednesday afternoon.

In Lee County, voter turnout is usually about 14% for consolidated elections, so “it’s a pretty good turnout,” Lee County Clerk and Recorder Nancy Petersen said in an interview with Shaw Local. “I think we were a little bit busier than we usually are, but everything went extremely well.”

For Whiteside County, voter turnout was less than 13% in 2023 and about 14% in 2021, so “we’re a little bit better than it’s been the last couple of consolidated elections,” Whiteside County Clerk Karen Stralow said in an interview with Shaw Local.

Petersen and Stralow said they were

both down election judges. In Lee County, Petersen estimated they were about 30 short.

“We’re always still looking for those,” Petersen said.

“With the size of the election, they were able to handle the voters,” Stralow said.

Looking at the increased number of voters, Petersen said, “there was quite a

few contested races, so that usually helps the turnout.”

In Lee County, the precinct with the highest turnout was Ashton 2 at 40.26% of 308 registered voters. Close behind was Ashton 1 at 39.73% of 448 voters, according to the unofficial results.

Ashton had contested races for village president and trustee. In the race for village president, Tim Henert was

elected with 150 votes against challenger John Martinez’s 113 votes, according to the unofficial results.

The four elected trustees were Terry Greenfield with 210 votes, Mark Maurer with 207, Dan Hillison with 187 and Levi Decker with 147. The fifth candidate, Sean Zellers, lost with 86 votes, according to the unofficial results.

In Whiteside County, Albany had the highest turnout with 46.52% of 733 registered voters.

Like Ashton, Albany had contested races for village president and trustee. John (Jack) Seifert was elected president with 200 votes, while his opponent, Jerry Anglese, landed at 124 votes, according to the unofficial results.

For village trustee, the three elected were Pamela L. Piersol at 189 votes, Robert J. Brashaw Jr. at 188 and Timothy Alan McDonald at 188. They ran against Robert Griffis who got 135 votes, Joyce M. Tegeler with 116 and Richard (Floyd) Boston at 101, according to the unofficial results.

The official results won’t be available until April 15 because Illinois gives election departments two weeks to certify their numbers.

Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker

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Abbi Gray casts a ballot Tuesday at Northland Mall in Sterling.

SANDRA “SANDY” J. FRIEDRICHSEN

Born: June 19, 1940 in Covina, CA

Died: April 3, 2025 in Moline, IL

Sandra “Sandy” J. Friedrichsen, 84, formerly of Hillsdale, IL, died Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Allure of the Quad Cities in Moline, IL. Services will be private. Sandy deeded her body to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois for study. Memorials may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship of West Central Illinois, PO Box 591, Rapids City, IL 61278. Gibson –Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron is assisting the family.

Sandy was born on June 19, 1940 in Covina, CA, to Perry and Bilva (Hicks) Swanson. She

Married William “Bill” C. Friedrichsen on June 22, 1957 in Montebello, CA. He preceded her in death on September 18, 2018.

Sandy was a homemaker while raising their children and then went back to school to become a preschool teacher. She worked at the Learning Tree in Silvis. She was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church in Port Byron. She was active in many areas of the church but was most passionate about her youth ministry, especially the Good News Club. Her greatest joy in life was her grandkids. Sandy received the ultimate reward and is now with her Heavenly Father.

Sandy is survived by her children, Diana (John) Johnson, Mike (Nicky) Friedrichsen; grandchildren, Johanna, Noah, Gabe, Elijah, and Grace; and cousins, Christine Frey and Arllyn Haynes. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Merilyn Swanson; and infant brother, Perry Swanson, Jr. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com.

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ROBERT LEE VERKRUYSSE

Born: February 3, 1959

Died: March 29, 2025

Robert Lee Verkruysse was born in Morrison, IL on February 3, 1959. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on March 29, 2025.

He is survived by his wife: Marie Verkruysse; two sons, Charles (wife Angel) Verkruysse and Cody Verkruysse; daughter, Tiffany (husband Travis) Verkruysse Coleman; and grandchild, CJ Verkruysse.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Verkruysse; father, David Verkruysse; brother, Richard; and sister, Tammy.

Robert was a loving father, friend and husband. Robert was an Air Force veteran. He was also an avid Bears fan. He will be dearly missed.

A funeral service was held April 7 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church Hall, Erie.

KEVIN R. SUSIE

Born: September 14, 1962

Died: March 26, 2025

Kevin R. Susie was born September 14, 1962. He left this world on March 26, 2025. Kevin was born in Pekin, Illinois to Norma and Gary Susie.

He spent the majority of his life in Clinton, grandkids, cousins, aunts and uncles and many

Per his wishes, no services are planned at this

1965: Cash register taken from Bob’s Certified Food Store

60 years – April 7, 1965

Twelve students will be inducted into the Fulton Chapter of the Honor Society. They include seniors Julie Gregg and Roberto Luis Monte-Mor and juniors Charles Anderson, Jacquelyn Bonneur, Rita Brondyke, Diane Faber, Daniel Holesinger, Diane Norman, Judy Senior, Bonnie Temple, Dianne Vance and Bonnie Ziegler.

Fulton Police Chief John Voss and Sheriff Boyd Kimmel are continuing an investigation of a robbery at Bob’s Certified Food Store. Owner Robert Sikkema made his usual nightly check-up and found that the glass in the front door was broken and a cash register was removed. The register was found at the Carswell Used car lot. It had not been opened and was slightly damaged. All that appeared to be missing was a few packages of cigarettes.

50 years – April 9, 1975

Black Hawk Lung Association announced the 1975 Anti-Smoking Poster Contest. School children in the

region, which covers nine counties, entered 3,281 posters. There were 831 posters judged from Whiteside County and out of the 10 winners, six were from Albany and Garden Plain schools. Winners include Sheila Bielema, fifth grader at Albany school, and Gary Medendorf, fourth grader at Garden Plain. Both received honorable mentions. Firstplace winner Brenda Mettert is an eighth grader. Honorable mentions went to Donnie Johnson, sixth grader, Faith Smith, sixth grader; and Debbie Sackett, eighth grader. All attend Albany school.

Trying to put a little “pep” into school this time of year, Mrs. Stone’s 4A class at Fulton grade school has started Friday Fun period. Friday from 2:15 to 3 p.m. is the time set aside. Students have the week’s work about up-to-date and have caused no discipline problems. Sign-up sheets posted offer such choices as yarn craft, work on models (health projects or five senses), brain games, listening stations (records and tapes via earphones) or pass to another classroom as a guest helper.

40 years – April 10, 1985

Fulton Jaycees held the second annual Awards and Installation Banquet. New Jaycees installed are Mike Kramer, president; Keith Houzenga, management development; Jake Green, individual development; Brian Holcomb, community development; Chuck Swanson, state director; Ron Hook, treasurer; Larry Kettler, and directors, Rodney Wiebenga, Jeff Wierema, Dave Wherry, Bruce Bitler and Steve Kane.

Dr. Stephen Harrison, now serving a four-week preceptorship in the office of Dr. M. J. Vruno, may come to Fulton for a family practice when he completes his residency. He said he was favorably impressed with Fulton and there is a distinct possibility that he will locate here.

30 years – April 5, 1995

Voters in the River Bend School District gave their overwhelming support for two issues they were asked to approve at the Consolidated Election. At issue was the approval of a $3.2 million building referendum for the dis-

trict’s schools. Every building will now have a building project to complete plus a large new multi-purpose gym addition at the high school. Voters voted yes 1,272 with 674 no. Voters also approved a tax rate hike with 1,123 yes to 750 no. City Council voted to increase both the water and sewer rates at their monthly meeting. Water would be increased by $1.05 per month for minimum usage, and sewer charge increased by $1.45 per month. The minimum sewer usage was reduced to 1,000 gallons, the same as for water.

20 years – April 6, 2005

A group of Albany residents who opposed the closing of the Albany K-5 Grade School met with Erie school officials. The group proposed the annexation of Garden Plain and part of Albany Townships into the Erie School District. If this effort is successful, the more than 290 kindergarten through 12th-grade students would then be attending the Erie district.

See GLIMPSES OF THE PAST on page 6

Erie among 178 fire districts to receive state funding

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SPRINGFIELD – Five local fire protection districts are among 178 districts that will be receiving state grants to purchase equipment, state Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, and the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal announced April 2.

“These grants are critical for our rural emergency services,” Arellano said. “Many of these departments operate on tight budgets and depend on community fundraising just to stay afloat. This funding ensures they have the resources necessary to protect and serve their communities effectively.”

The following fire departments in the 37th District received grants:

• Dunlap Community Fire Protection District, $21,985

• Erie Fire Protection District, $23,919

• Lee Community Fire Protection District, $25,000

• Malta Fire Protection District, $11,997

• Mineral Gold Fire Protection District, $24,991

The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. The OSFM received 347 applications, requesting around $7.7 million in funding for this grant period.

Other area departments receiving grants are:

• Carroll County: Lanark Fire Protection District, $26,000; Milledgeville Fire Protection District, $16,331.20

• Henry County: Colona Community Fire Protection District, $21,500;

• GLIMPSES OF THE PAST

Continued from page 5

Howard VanZuiden was elected to a second term as mayor of Fulton. VanZuiden ran on his record of achievement the past four years. Some of those achievements were the Comfort Inn development, final completion of the water tower and purchase of lands for continued commercial development. Howard was given 605 votes and his opponent Gordon Sims was 285. 10 years – April 8, 2015

A new park in the Third Ward received a wonderful influx at the reg-

Kewanee Fire Department, $21,455.46;

• Jo Daviess County: Apple River Fire Protection District, $26,000

• Rock Island County: Hampton Fire Rescue, $17,500

• Stephenson County: Davis Fire Protection District, $18,505; Rock City Fire Protection District, $24,840

Most Illinois fire departments, fire protections districts, township fire departments, and stand-alone, nonprofit ambulance service providers were eligible to apply. All fire departments, fire protections districts and township fire department applicants were required to have participated in the National Fire Incident Reporting System for a minimum of two years prior to applying.

“Grant programs like our Small Equipment Grant Program are critical in providing fire departments and ambulance providers with the necessary equipment to ensure their staff can perform their duties safely and efficiently. These grants alleviate the burden of tough financial decisions, allowing departments to acquire essential tools without delay, ensuring they have what they need when they need it,” Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera said.

Rivera said this program is an innovative approach to a problem that has long caused difficulties for fire departments and not-for profit ambulance services in Illinois, particularly those that have hardships in generating the necessary revenue for small equipment. The purpose is to allow eligible applicants the opportunity to purchase small equipment that they may otherwise not be able to purchase.

ular meeting of the Fulton City Council. The park, located on the corner of 21st Avenue and Sixth Street, will now have playground equipment, thanks to a $1,850 donation from the Fulton Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis took a vote and made the decision to pay for the whole thing.

Lady Steamers has a busy week. They played on Monday against Sherrard losing 10-0. Tuesday took on Alwood, winning 11-1. They faced a tough Erie-Prophetstown losing 2-7 at home. Finished on Saturday with a doubleheader vs. Princeton. Steamers lost the first game 11-12 and the second game went in favor of the Steamers 6-5.

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Erie man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting 15-year-old

Dallas Jones also sentenced for possessing video of sex abuse of a person younger than 18

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – An Erie man has been sentenced in Whiteside County to four years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to sexually assaulting a teenager in 2020.

Dallas N. Jones, 23, pleaded guilty to that charge as well as charges in two other cases – one in which he pleaded guilty to possessing a video in February 2021 depicting a person younger than 18 being sexually abused and another in which he pleaded guilty to criminal sexual abuse for having sex with two 16-year-olds in his apartment in January 2021.

The cases were filed in connection

with three separate events that happened in 2020 and early 2021 – when he was a recent high school graduate – with teens he had met while in high school. The Whiteside County State’s Attorney’s Office filed trial information in all three cases March 30, 2021. Those cases include:

Dallas N. Jones, 23,

of Erie

• One felony case accusing him of committing two counts of sexual assault and two counts of sex abuse on Oct. 11, 2020. The charge accused him of having sex with a 15-year-old while she was under the influence of cannabis. He pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual assault, was sentenced to four years in prison and will be on mandatory supervised release anywhere from three years to life. The other three charges were dismissed as part of a plea deal.

• A second felony case accusing

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him of two counts of creating a video depicting sexual abuse of a person younger than 18 on Sept. 5, 2020, and a third count of possessing a video on Feb. 26, 2021, depicting a person younger than 18 being sexually abused. He pleaded guilty to the possession charge and was sentenced to 180 days in the Whiteside County Jail and 48 months of probation. The other two charges were dismissed as part of a plea deal.

• The third case charged him with two misdemeanor counts of criminal sex abuse of two 16-year-old victims on Jan. 3, 2021. He pleaded guilty to both counts and was sentenced to 180 days in the Whiteside County Jail. Whiteside County Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Simon said the two teenagers went to Jones’ apartment knowing they would be drinking alcohol, that Jones would be there and sex acts would occur. The teens, who drank to excess, later learned they had been video recorded while having sex with Jones, Simon said. The recording was not found.

The victim of the felony cases as well as the two misdemeanor victims were aware of the terms of the plea agreement and supported them, Simon said.

After hearing the terms of the proposed plea and the factual basis for the charges, Whiteside County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Rangel-Kelly left the courtroom to weigh her decision.

When she returned, she said she had left the courtroom to think about whether to accept the agreement, not to cause angst for the defendant.

“Disturbing is an understatement for what these charges were,” Rangel-Kelly said.

She said she would accept the agreement because all victims supported its terms. If they had not, Rangel-Kelly said, she would not have accepted the plea deal.

After he was sentenced, Jones was taken into immediate custody. Jones also was ordered to have no contact with the three victims. He also was ordered to register as a sex offender.

Our Savior Lutheran Church near Sterling celebrating 150 years

By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com

STERLING – Our Savior Lutheran Church in rural Sterling is inviting the public to celebrate its 150th anniversary with the congregation on Sunday, April 13.

The Rev. Phil Heuser said the celebration begins at 9 a.m. with a special church service followed by a light lunch and cake in the basement.

The Rev. Allan Buss will be the guest speaker. Buss is president of the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran

Church Missouri Synod.

Heuser said the church, which stands at 21496 Hazel Road, was established in 1875 mostly by German immigrants who settled in the area.

“The church’s first leader was a German Lutheran pastor who came here from Clinton, Iowa, on horseback,” Heuser said. “Most of the original sanctuary building is still intact. However, the church’s steeple was replaced in 1921 after it was blown away, and we’ve added on a fellowship hall since then.”

For more information, call the church at 815-772-4345.

9:00am-12:00pm

Saturday, April 12th @ FNB- Geneseo

Saturday, April 19th @ FNB- Prophetstown

Saturday, April 26th @ Whiteside County Fairgrounds, Morrison

Saturday, May 3rd @ FNB- Mount Carroll

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Our Savior Lutheran Church on Hazel Road west of Sterling was established in 1875.

Program on fraud offered April 29 in Morrison

MORRISON – The Friends of Odell Public Library will present a program on fraud at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, featuring Ann West and a formally trained sheriff’s deputy, Randy Meier, from Clinton, Iowa.

West and Meier will explain what they have witnessed and advise on how to avoid fraud. There also will be time for questions.

There are all types of fraud, including identity theft, credit card fraud, investment scam, imposter scams and others –all aiming to obtain financial benefits through dishonesty.

The program will be held in the Odell Public Library’s program room, 307 S. Madison St.

There is no cost to attend this program, however, donations are welcome.

Free screenings at Elks’ children’s podiatry clinic

MORRISON – Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corp., in cooperation with Northwest District Elks Lodges, will sponsor a free chil-

dren’s podiatry assessment clinic on Thursday, April 24, at Morrison Family Care Clinic, 303 N. Jackson St. in Morrison. Dr. David Yeager will be the clinician in charge.

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

No medical referral is necessary for the clinic, but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or a second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic.

The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928 and this is one of the 15 clinic locations throughout Illinois.

The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing inward or outward or complains of foot pain, they can be seen at this clinic. There is no charge for any diagnostic services at this clinic.

The Elks will provide financial assis-

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tance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources.

In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.

Old Joliet Prison to be topic at April 17 program in Fulton

FULTON – The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will be hosting a program about the old Joliet, Illinois, prison at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Windmill Cultural Center at 111 10th Ave. in Fulton.

The speaker for the program is Kelly Klobucher, the chief operating officer for the Joliet Area Historical Museums. JAHM operates The Joliet Area Historical Museum, Old Joliet Prison, Planinsek Grocery & Meat Market Museum, Joliet Railroad Museum and the iconic Gemini Giant and Landing Pad Gift Shop in Wilmington.

JAHM also recently acquired the world’s first Dairy Queen and it is building a museum experience there.

The Old Joliet Prison, originally named Illinois State Penitentiary, was an operational prison from 1858-2002. The first inmates at the site were the ones to begin construction on the prison, with structures built from limestone quarried there. Both men and women were housed at the prison until 1933.

Because it was not modernized, including no running water or toilets in the cells, the prison was slated to close in 1925. It remained open, however, until 2002.

Old Joliet Prison is famous for housing Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, Baby Face Nelson and John Wayne Gacy. It became part of American pop culture with “The Blues Brothers” movie, the TV show “Prison Break.”

Klobucher originally is from LaSalle and has worked all over the state in her former role as director of the Illinois Association of Museums.

Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. The facility is accessible to people with disabilities. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 563-249-6115.

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FRIDAY,

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Girls track and field

Fulton wins at Westwood: The Steamers won the Newman Rosenberry Women’s Classic indoor meet at Westwood Sports Complex, scoring 98 points to finish ahead of Princeton (73) and Newman (47). Riverdale was eighth, Erie-Prophetstown 10th and Morrison 11th.

Top finishers for Fulton, Erie-Prophetstown, Morrison and Riverdale were:

60-meter dash: 1. Elaina Allen, Sterling Newman, 7.96 seconds. 2. Miraya Pessman, Fulton, 8.01. 3. Brooklyn Thomas, Fulton, 8.29.

200 meters: 1. Elaina Allen, Sterling Newman, 27. 2. Miraya Pessman, Fulton, 27.32. 3. Kenadie Willemkens, Riverdale, 28.5.

800 meters: 2. Ava Gaulrapp, Riverdale, 2:41.80

3,200 meters: 1. Emalyn Millar, Aledo, 12:46. 3. Emma Christin, Morrison, 14:13.39.

60-meter hurdles: 1. Lily Bosnich, St. Bede, 9.13. 3. Chloe Wilkin, Fulton, 10.13. 4x200 relay : 1. Fulton (Brooklyn Thoms, Paige Cramer, Haley Smither, Miraya Pessman) 1:51.39. 2. Sterling Newman, 1:52. 4. Riverdale (Kenadie Willemkens, Avery Beeler, Naomo Peschang, Preslie Willemkens) 1:56.43 5.

Erie-Prophetstown (Elllie Johnson, Alexus Kapple, Lauren Punke, Lauren Malone) 1:56.45.

4x400 relay: 1. Fulton (Brooklyn Thoms, Breleigh Terrock-Hayton, Peighton Stretton, Jessa Read) 4:23.95. 4. Erie-Prophetstown (Lauren Malone, Alexus Kapple, Lauren Punke, Sarah Link) 4:33.89.

4x800 relay: 1. Princeton 10:44.99. 2.

Fulton (Jasmine Moreland, Elliana Mulder, Jessa Read, Peighton Stretton) 10:53.73. 3. Riverdale (Naomi Peschang, Avery Beeler, Grace Schmidt, Ava Gaulrapp) 11:13.65.

Shot put : 1. Kylie Smither, Fulton, 11.40m, 37-5. 4. Brooklyn Peterson, Riverdale, 10.50m, 34-5.5.

Pole vault: 1. Gracelyn Abell, Erie-Prophetstown, 2.84m, 9-3.75.

Long jump: 1. Miraya Pessman, Fulton, 4.99m, 16-4.5.

Triple jump: 1. Ashlynn Weber, Princeton, 10.18m, 33-4.75. 2. Emery Wherry, Fulton, 10.03m, 32-11.

Fulton second in outdoor opener: The Steamers were second behind host Lena-Winslow, scoring 94 points to Le-Win’s 109.

Finishing first, second and third, respectively, for Fulton in the 100 meters

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was Brooklyn Thomas, 13.24; Paige Cramer, 13,63; and Jada Schaver, 13.90. Miraya Pessman won the 200 meters in 28.29, Peighton Stretton was second in the 400 meters in 1:05.90, Chloe Wilkin won the 100 hurdles in 17.66, Emery Wherry was second in 18.69 and Wilkin won the 300 hurdles in 51.40.

Fulton’s Paige Cramer, Brooklyn Thoms, Jada Schaver and Miraya Pessman won the 4x100 relay in 52.55; Thoms, Paige Cramer, Breleigh Terrock-Hayton and Pessman won the 4x200 relay in 1:50.73; the 4x800 relay team of Thoms, Jordin Rathburn, Terrock-Hayton and Peighton Stretton was second in 4:26.14; Le-Win won the race in 4:21.19; Kylie Smither won the shot put in 11.76m (387) and was first in the discus at 30.34m (99-6) with Jada Schaver taking second (19.50m, 63-11); Pessman won the long jump (4,34m, 14-3) and Paige Cramer was second (4.10m, 13-5). Olivia Knott won the triple jump (9.18m, 30-1.5).

Rock Falls wins Morrison quad: The Rockets had 127 points to edge Erie-Prophetstown (126), Hall (55) and Morrison (19). Individual event winners included E-P’s Lauren Malone (100, 14.12), Lauren Punke (200, 29.97), Navonna Lopez (shot put, 9.57), Faith Baar (long jump, 4.32)

and Michelle Naftzger (triple jump, 9.70). In relay action, E-P’s Saige Froeliger, Alexus Kapple, Ellie Johnson and Lauren Malone won the 4x100 in 54.29, E-P’s Ellie Johnson, Lauren Punke, Alexus Kapple and Lauren Malone won the 4x200 in 1:58.63 and E-P’s Malone, Kapple, Baar and Sarah Link won the 4x400 in 4:41.52.

Boys track and field

Fulton second: The Steamers finished second behind host Lena-Winslow 99-62 in the “Outdoor Opener.” Brody Glazier won the 100 meters in 11.66 seconds and CJ Struckman took second in 11.69. The 4x100 relay team of Mason Kuebel, Struckman Tarik Paisley and Glazier took second in 45.98. Milledgeville took first in 45.51. The 4x400 relay team of Markus Brechon, Mayson Stretton, Teague Bray and Michael Foley was second in 4:03.47. The 4x800 relay team of Stretton, Rylan Henson, Victor Jackson and Foley was second in 9:55.98.

In the shot put, Lena’s Gannon Dunker was first with a throw of 15.15m (49-8.5). Fulton’s Daniel Holman was second (13m, 42-8) and Mason Kuebel was third (11.83m, 38-9.75).

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Holman won the discus (35.92m, 11710) and Landon Leu was second (35.77m, 117-4).

Leu won the high jump (1.63m, 5-4). Struckman was second in the long jump, (4.75m, 15-7). Tarik Paisley won the triple jump (9.97m, 32-8.5).

Morrison second at Newman invite: The Mustangs tallied 70 points to take second to Kewanee (88) at the Rosenberry Classic indoor meet at Westwood. Individual winners for Morrison were Levi Milder in the 60 (7.09) and 200 (22.89) and Rylan Alvarado in the long jump (6.41m).

Erie-Prophetstown’s Nathan Punke won the pole vault (3.50m).

In relay action, Morrison’s Alvarado, Levi Milder, Zach Milder and Colton Bielema won the 4x200 (1:37.52).

Rock Falls wins Morrison quad: The Rockets tallied 164 points to finish ahead of Morrison (77), Erie-Prophetstown (66) and Hall (33). Individual event winners included Morrison’s Brady Anderson (100, 11.03; 400, 51.08), Levi Milder (200, 22.32) and Isaiah

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Steve Siefken

Riverdale’s Claire Beeler slides safely into the base as Morrison’s Bella Duncan looks to make a throw April 3. The Fillies fell to the Rams 7-2.

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McDearmon (3,200, 11:30.33); Rock Falls’ Christian Cid (800, 2:13.36), Gunnar Damhoff (1,600, 4:50.59), Braxton Nelson (110 hurdles, 18.13; 300 hurdles, 44.71), Garret Wolf (shot put, 13.19) and Connor South (triple jump, 11.68) and E-P’s Caleb Reymer (discus, 37.87) and Demetree Larsen (long jump, 6.08).

In relay action, Morrison’s Ryan Alvarado, Anderson, Levi Milder and Zach Milder won the 4x100 in 43.77; E-P’s Braeden Punk, Nathan Punke, Elijah Franzen and Elijah Foster won the 4x400 in 3:49.37 and E-P’s Gus Schultz, Justin Wainscott, Nathan Punke and Wyatt Goosens won the 4x800 in 9:04.94.

Softball

Rockridge 5, Erie-Prophetstown 0: The Panthers had five hits and four walks, but were held scoreless in a setback at home against the defending Class 2A third-place Rockets.

Baseball

Rockridge 4, Erie-Prophetstown 2: E-P’s Parker Rangel had a home run and two RBIs in the first inning, but Rockridge got the win at E-P after scoring twice in the sixth.

Lena-Winslow 13, Fulton 7: The Panthers drew nine walks against Fulton pitching in the road win. Jacob Huisenga led the Steamers with two hits and had an RBI, and Evan Folk drove in two runs.

Ridgewood 9, Fulton 2: The Steamers allowed eight unearned runs in the home loss. Chase Dykstra led Fulton with two RBIs.

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Morrison’s Bella Scachette throws the ball during an April 3 game with Riverdale in Morrison. Riverdale won the game 7-2.

BUSINESS AND SERVICE

Drs. Terry and Sarah Foust

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602 N. High Street, Port Byron, IL

Phone 309-524-6484

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FARM - INDUSTRIAL

Larry’s Metal

We Sell and Service All Major Brands 309-887-4447

Call 815-632-2560

16262 Waller Rd., (Rt. 84), Fulton, IL

CHURCH LISTINGS

ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church

502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781

Pastor Toni Lucas

St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor CORDOVA

Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova

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

EAST MOLINE

Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com

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

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

Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline

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

ERIE

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

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

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

Farmers Elevator

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

Rock River Lumber & Grain

815-537-5131 - Prophetstown

Frary’s Lumber & Supply 815-537-5151 - Prophetstown

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 Jeremiah Mitchell

Sunday service is 10 a.m.

First Reformed Church

510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203

Pastor Charles Huckaby

Fulton Presbyterian Church

311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 www.fultonpreschurch.org email: presbyterianchurchfulton@gmail.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

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

822 Main, Erie Serving the Area Since 1980

Morrison Veterinary Clinic

Jentry Fane, DVM, DVM, R.R. Zinkem, DVM, S.E. Blair, DVM, SJ. Lawfer, DVM

Phone 815-772-4047

14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

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. Zachary Van Dyke, Pastor 563-370-8779

Hooppole Zion Methodist Church

Pastor Rolando Renteria 311 Main St, Hooppole, 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.

WISDOM

Erie, Illinois

“For

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

CHURCH LISTINGS

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 Pastor Mark Peters

Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. Bible study and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Sundays

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 St. N., Port Byron, IL Church Office: 309-848-4050 Email: portbyronfirstumc@gmail.com

Roberta Robbins, Lead Pastor Becky Butterfield, Associate Pastor

REMAX Sauk Valley Barb Kophamer

Barb@BarbKophamer.com

815-772-4850

Dykstra & Law

Insurance Agency, Inc.

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

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 - 815-564-2302

March 24-30

Warranty deeds

• Michelle Kummerer and Richard W. Kummerer to Lindsay J. Kummerer, 1400 4th St., Fulton, $60,000.

• James L. Smith, James L. Baker and Judith Baker to Jerry L. Norman Family Trust, Lori D. Norman Family Trust, Jason C. Norman and Julie R. Norman, one parcel on Cordova Road, Erie: 19-05-200004; $82,056.

• Dale W. Green and Kathy J. Green to Erin Graham and Leighton Graham, 1118 10th Ave., Fulton, $169,950.

• Cole Grant to Kylee J. Sweenie, 912 15th Ave., Fulton, $125,000.

• David A. Fowler and Jody M. Bethel to Jody M. Bethel, 527 E. Wall St., Morrison, $0.

• Joshua A. Aurand to James Wolfe, Kevin Moore Jr. and Briana Burger, 410 W. 9th St., Sterling, $68,000.

• Kristine M. Holloway to Timothy D. McLindsay and Lori A. McLindsay, 913 W. 21st St., Rock Falls, 72,000.

• Howard Hanna to Mason M. King, 206A S. Main Place, Tampico, $99,000.

• John K. Henson and Maureen M. Henson to Mackenzie Linsdley, 1006 Locust St., Sterling, $126,000.

• Shane B. Schutz and Shannon J. Schutz to Virginia G. Schutz, one parcel on Buell Road, Rock Falls: 17-08-200-013, $175,000.

• Julie Batten, Brenda Sue Clayton, Susan Clayton and Debra Clayton to Jeffrey M. Batten and Kristina L. Batten, 2814 Walnut St., Rock Falls, $90,000.

• Norbert L. Piron Trust and Carlene F. Piron Trust to Aprylle Tapley Pepper, 705 Valley View Drive, Fulton, $210,000.

• Denise Morales and Jose Sierra Jimenez to Bryan R. Roehr and Emily E. Snyder, 707 Griswold Ave., Sterling, $105,000.

• Lynne A. Riggen and Steven R. Smith to Lynne A. Riggen and Steven R. Smith, 11 Elm Court, Prophetstown, $0.

• Alex Dyke to Emily A. Davis, 14966 Norrish Road, Morrison, $0.

• Mike Eddinger, Shari Eddinger and Joann E. Hohn to John Dean Hemphill and Sheryl A. Hemphill, 501 W. 21st St., Sterling, $335,000.

• Brian T. Jones and Abigail L. Jones to

Kaitlin Reese, 406 14th Ave., Sterling, $145,000.

• Judy L. Wheeler to Arthur L. Schwank, 29671 Penrose Road, Sterling, $350,000.

• Darin A. Gillam and Kristin Gillam to Maggie Hose, 1905 21st Ave., Sterling, $125,000.

• Michael Alan Fowkes to Marc Miller, 4205 W. Lincolnway, Sterling, $90,000.

• Jarrett Rental Properties LLC to Sauk Valley Capital LLC, 202A 9th Ave., Sterling, $150,000.

• May Homes LLC to Michael G. May, 320 10th St., Fulton, $150,000.

• Alyssa Meiers to Raymond Thomas, 504 N. Lime St., Albany, $235,000.

Quit claim deeds

• Natural Land Institute to Frank Mccue & Sons Land LLC and Series B, two parcels in Hopkins Township: 10-28-300004 and 10-33-100-001, $0.

• David C. Miller to Michelle Riesselman and Chris Heide, 20660 Luther Road, Sterling, $0.

• Taylor N. Colville to Angela M. Colville, 15660 Willow Court, Sterling, $0.

• Wendy L. Hardman to Louis A. Demay, 421 Haskell Ave., Rock Falls, and 1003 8th Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

• Jerry Brito to Jorge E. Brito and Ruben Tapia, 502 W. 6th St., Sterling, $0.

• Christopher A R Haugen, Christopher J E Haugen and Kathleen A. Schultz Estate to Christopher J E Haugen, 5500 Mill St, Sterling, and 5502 Mill St., Sterling, $0.

• Jeffery R. Schultz to Christopher J E Haugen, 5502 Mill St., Sterling, $0.

• Christina E. Ekquist to William J. Ekquist, 1200 Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, $0.

• Christina E. Ekquist to William J. Ekquist, 860 E. Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, $0.

• Castle 2020 LLC to Nathaniel Lee Baldwin, 204 S. Grape St., Morrison, $0.

• Janice L. Stingley, also known as Janice Ella Louise Stingley, to Janice L. Stingley, also known as Janice Ella Louise Stingley, Joseph A. Zarecor and Georgia T. Zarecor, 1612 7th Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

• David L. Bowman to David L. Bowman and Dawn M. Bowman, 1509 E. 16th St., Sterling, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLI NOIS U.S Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Amber SierraSpurgetis; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 17 CH 00131 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL EST ATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/08/2019, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on May 9, 2025 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 designated 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 described real estate: PIN 09-2980800 (07-35-443-003)

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/08/2019, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on May 9, 2025 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 designated 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 described real estate: PIN 09-2980800 (07-35-443-003)

CLASSIFIED

Improved with Single Family Home

COMMONLY

KNOWN AS: 933 17th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

highest y 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 twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

FARMS FOR SALE Peoples Company

WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY

NEW LISTING - 122 a. M/L, 124.3 Pl, located west of Morrison, IL

KNOWN AS: 933 17th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

NEW LISTING - 507.34 a., level, 472.11 tillable, 124.1 Pl, many recent improvements. On Hwy. 30 west of Morrison, IL

LEE COUNTY, IL

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 twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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.

NEW LISTING - 160 a. M/L, level, partially tiled, lease open for 2025. S. of Amboy, IL

ALAN MCNEIL - 563-321-1125 IA LIC S64136000 DOUGLAS YEGGE - 563-320-9900 IA LIC B14481000 700 6th Ave., DeWitt, IA 52742 Peoplescompany.com

If the property is located in a common interest community,

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/expe nse of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-04122. I3263185

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Whiteside - Morrison , ILL INOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. BRIAN DOUGLAS WESTFALL; THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 23 FC 58 CALENDAR

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S S AL E

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County will on May 1, 2025, at the hour 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:P.I.N. 11-33-304-009, 11-33-304-010. Commonly known as 1214 W 20TH ST., ROCK FALLS, IL 61071.

The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 23-113044 SHERIFF I3262964

Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025

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/expe nse of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHIT ESIDE, MORRISON, ILL INOIS Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Debra J. Smith; Amanda J. Stevens; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Defendants. Case No.: 24FC75

NOTICE OF SAL E

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on May 15, 2025, at the hour 3:00 p.m., Third Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 600 17th Ave., Fulton, IL 61252.

The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Lender Legal PLLC, 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250, Orlando, Florida 32810. 407730-4644. LLS13537 IJSC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

April 8, 15, 22, 2025

Apr. 1, 8, 15, 2025 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL LINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. GLORIA E LINTON A/K/A GLORIA LINTON; LACRESHA LINTON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC76 2513 23RD AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 NOTICE OF SAL E PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on May 6, 2025, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:TAX NO. 16-01-329-005

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL LINOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. GLORIA E LINTON A/K/A GLORIA LINTON; LACRESHA LINTON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC76 2513 23RD AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on May 6, 2025, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:TAX NO 16-01-329-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2513 23rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, single family home with detached garage The Judgment amount was $116,565.00.

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

Description of Improvements:

White vinyl siding, single family home with detached garage

The Judgment amount was $116,565.00.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

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

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

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosures ales.mrpllc.com

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

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosures ales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file # 23-14567IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I3260264

Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLI NOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Scott A. Vandewalle; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2024FC100 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL EST ATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/20/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on May 9, 2025 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 designated 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 described real estate: PIN 09-19-419-018 Improved with Residential COMMONLY

County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-19-419-018

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2326 3X Avenue East Moline, IL 61244

Upon payment in

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/expe nse of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

STATE OF IL LINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

HENRY COUNTY, IL LINOIS

Diana Lovett, Plaintiff, and Joel Alvarado, Defendant. No. 2025 OP 5

NOTICE OF PUBL ICATION

Notice is given you, Joel Alvarado, Defendant, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for a plenary stalking and no contact order and other relief. Unless you file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Henry County, Courthouse, Cambridge, Illinois, on or before the 23rd day of ApriI, 2025, a plenary stalking no contact order and other relief may be granted as prayed for by the Plaintiff.

CIRCUIT CLERK

Filed SDH March 19, 2025

Terilyn A. Motley, Circuit Clerk, Henry County, IL March 25, April 1, 8, 2025

no contact order and other relief may be granted as prayed for by the Plaintiff.

CIRCUIT CLERK

Filed SDH

March 19, 2025

Terilyn A. Motley, Circuit Clerk, Henry County, IL March 25, April 1, 8, 2025

STATE OF IL LINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE

Estate of:

ROBERT J. PETERSEN, a deceased person Case No 2025 PR 25 CL AIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Robert J Petersen. Letters of Offices were issued on March 20, 2025 to Diane Petersen, of Fulton, Illinois, as Independent Executor. Her attorney is named below. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 East Knox St., Morrison, IL, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 16, 2025, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed. Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 (phone)

16, 2025, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed. Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 (phone)

April 1, 8, 15, 2025

STATE OF IL LINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE

Estate of:

BETTY J. VOSS, a deceased person Case No 2025 PR 28 CLAIM NOTICE & NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is hereby given to the heirs and creditors of Betty J Voss, deceased Letters of Office were issued on March 26, 2025 to Cheyenne A. Voss, Amber L. Ottens, and Brenda L. Liles, who have been named as Independent Co-Administrators. Their attorney is named below.

ceased Letters of Office were issued on March 26, 2025 to Cheyenne A. Voss, Amber L. Ottens, and Brenda L. Liles, who have been named as Independent Co-Administrators. Their attorney is named below.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 East Knox St., Morrison, IL, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 23rd day of October, 2025, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from a representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in the notice Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed.

the date stated in the notice Any claim not filed on or before that date will be barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative's attorney within ten (10) days of being filed.

Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 (phone)

April 1, 8, 15, 2025

Sell those unwanted items with the help of a Classified Ad 833-584-NEWS

Advertise Your Rentals in the Classifieds Call 833-584-NEWS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHIT ESIDE, MORRISON, ILL INOIS Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 (phone)

April 1, 8, 15, 2025

Debra J. Smith; Amanda J. Stevens; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Defendants. Case No.: 24FC75

NOTICE OF SAL E

Noti ce of Village of Alb an Budget Hearin

The Village of bany will hav Budget Hearing the 2025-2026 Budget Wednesday, A 23rd, 2024 5:30PM. This h ing will be held the Village Hall nicipal Building cated at 102 Main Street. Budget is availa for public viewing at the Village during reg business hours 8:00AM-4:30PM.

April 8, 2025

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S S AL E PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County will on May 1, 2025, at the hour 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOTS 9 & 10, BLOCK 2, FAIRVIEW SUBDIVISION #4, CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

April 1, 8, 15, 2025

P.I.N. 11-33-304-009, 11-33-304-010. Commonly known as 1214 W 20TH ST., ROCK FALLS, IL 61071.

The real estate is: single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 23-113044 SHERIFF I3262964 Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025

Nicholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, LLC 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 (phone)

April 1, 8, 15, 2025

LOTS 1 AND 4 IN BLOCK 7 OF BLAKES' ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FULTON, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 14, 1856 IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 45. P.I.N. 01-28-379-001.

Commonly known as 600 17th Ave., Fulton, IL 61252. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Lender Legal PLLC, 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 250, Orlando, Florida 32810. 407730-4644. LLS13537 IJSC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

April 8, 15, 22, 2025

IN THE CIRCUI COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAN COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLI NO U.S Bank Nati Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Amber SierraSpurgetis; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 17 CH 00131 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SA OF REAL EST AT PUBLIC NOT IS HEREBY GI that pursuant Judgment Foreclosure Sale entered in above cause 02/08/2019, Sheriff of Roc Island County, Illinois will on 9, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Roc Island County Justice Cent Sheriff's Of 1317 Third Ave Rock Island, 61201, or in place otherwi designated at time of sale, County of R Island and State Illinois, sell public auction the highest bid for cash, as forth below, following describ real estate: THAT PART OUTLOT ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF 1864 SECTION TOWNSHIP NORTH, RANG WEST OF FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT IRON STAKE AT INTERSECTION OF THE NOR LINE OF 10 AVENUE W THE EAST LINE 17TH

THE CITY ROCK ISLAN

AL NOTICES

date stated in notice Any m not filed on efore that date be barred. Copies of a claim with the clerk must be mailed or livered by the mant to the presentative's atrney within ten days of being d. cholas W. Heid Heid Law Offices, 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252 815-589-9961 hone)

ril 1, 8, 15, 2025

Sell those unwanted items h the help of a Classified Ad 833-584-NEWS

Noti ce of Village of Alb any Budget Hearin g The Village of Albany will have a Budget Hearing for the 2025-2026 Budget on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2024 at 5:30PM. This hearing will be held at the Village Hall Municipal Building, located at 102 S Main Street. The Budget is available for public viewing at the Village Hall during regular business hours of 8:00AM-4:30PM.

April 8, 2025 Advertise Your Rentals in the Classifieds Call 833-584-NEWS

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

U.S Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Amber SierraSpurgetis; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 17 CH 00131

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL EST ATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/08/2019, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on May 9, 2025 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 designated 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 described real estate: THAT PART OF OUTLOT 50

ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF 1864 IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE FOURTH

PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE SET AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF 10TH AVENUE WITH THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET IN THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND;

DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE SET AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF 10TH AVENUE WITH THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET IN THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND; THENCE NORTHWEST 46 7/8 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET FOR A STARTING POINT; THENCE NORTHWEST 46

7/8 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET; THENCE EASTERLY 110.5 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 96 FEET NORTHWEST FROM THE NORTH LINE OF 10TH AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 46 FEET PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF 17TH STREET; THENCE WESTERLY 110.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS PIN 09-2980800 (07-35-443-003) Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 933 17th Street Rock Island, IL 61201

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007,

to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1) If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expe nse of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information:

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 14-17-04122. I3263185

Apr. 1, 8, 15, 2025

TWENTY-FOUR (24) FEET OF LOT NUMBER

mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE WEST TWENTY-FOUR (24) FEET OF LOT NUMBER FOURTEEN (14) AND THE EAST

TWENTY-FOUR (24) FEET OF LOT NUMBER FIFTEEN (15) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED

WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS TAX NO. 16-01329-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2513 23rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, single family home with detached garage

The Judgment amount was $116,565.00.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours NO REFUNDS.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expe nse of evicting any tenants or other

NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expe nse of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosures ales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file # 23-14567IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3260264 Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2025 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLI NOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Scott A. Vandewalle; et. al.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLI NOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Scott A. Vandewalle; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2024FC100 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL EST ATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/20/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on May 9, 2025 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 designated 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 described real estate: LOT NUMBER SIXTEEN (16) IN VERSLUIS HOME DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION TO EAST MOLINE, SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN 09-19-419-018

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2326 3X Avenue East Moline, IL 61244

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.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-24-03315. I3263150 Apr. 1, 8, 15, 2025 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, IL LINOIS ESTATE OF Anthony Gay, DECEASED.

24 PR 279 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent Letters of office were issued to Maurisa Gay, 5231 SW 34th Street, Apt. 43, Topeka, Kansas 66614, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Sarah LeRose, Leonard J. LeRose, Jr., Ltd, 161 North Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, Illinois, 60601. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before October 8, 2025 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

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tative, or both, on or before October 8, 2025 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.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.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/ge thelp.asp.

Sarah LeRose

Leonard J. LeRose, Jr., Ltd (6317110) 161 North Clark Street, Suite 1600 Chicago, Illinois, 60601 (312) 753-6020 I3263792

Apr. 8, 15, 22, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, IL LINOIS ESTATE OF Jakarta Jackson, DECEASED.

25 PR 70 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent

Letters of office were issued to Yanessa Martin, 2609 17th Street, East Moline, Illinois 61244, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Sarah LeRose, Leonard J. LeRose, Jr., Ltd, 161 North Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, Illinois, 60601.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the

the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before October 8, 2025 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Sarah LeRose

Leonard J. LeRose, Jr., Ltd (6317110) 161 North Clark Street, Suite 1600 Chicago, Illinois, 60601 (312) 753-6020 I3263796

Apr. 8, 15, 22, 2025