Whiteside-05-14-2024

Earleen Hinton

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ABOVE: Morrison’s Elle Milnes asks for time after successfully sliding into third base against Oregon during a Saturday, May 11, game at Oregon Park West. LEFT: Morrison’s Kaylee Pruis bunts against Oregon during a Saturday, May 11, game at Oregon Park West.

Morrison Garden Club’s plant sale Saturday at Odell library

The Morrison Garden Club again will be having a plant sale this year. The popular event will be on Saturday, May 18, in the Odell Library Community Room, located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

Doors open at 9 a.m. and the sale will last until 1 p.m.

The club is inviting area gardeners to help make the sale successful. It’s not too late to donate potted perennial splits, starts or cuttings from your gardens.

The club also is accepting donations of bulbs, house plants, planters, plant stands, garden tools, garden statuary, etc. – pretty much anything gardening related in new or good, clean and used condition is welcome. In the past, there have been some amazing donations for door prizes, so the club is looking for a few items for door prizes as well.

All potted donations can be dropped off near the west door entrance of the community room between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, May 17.

You also may contact Sharon at 630835-8373 or email sharonkmoore@myyahoo.com to arrange for a drop-off site before May 17. Messages can be sent directly to the Morrison Garden Club Facebook page.

The club asks that plants be potted if at all possible. Contact the club if you need pots, but the club is running low.

Morrison Garden Club’s annual plant sale is May 18 at the Odell Public Library.

All proceeds from the sale will be put back into the community for current and future projects.

The Morrison Garden Club always is looking for new members and needs volunteers for bigger projects.

The club’s Facebook page is updated regularly.

The plant sale is also the kickoff to the Children’s Coloring Contest (ages 0-10). Coloring pages will be available that day. Prizes that will be given away (one for each age group) will be on display.

The coloring pages and prizes will be moved into the library after the sale.

LOCAL BRIEF

Blood drive in Morrison on Thursday

A blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross is planned in Morrison from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with blood products throughout the month. Book a time to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Odell library summer reading program

Join us for an amazing summer of reading, adventure and helping our planet as we “READ RENEW REPEAT!” Summer Reading is a five-week program full of fun, free programming, activities and more for kids preschool-aged through eighth grade. All participants earn prizes and free books along the way.

Register now at https://forms.gle/ wSDZ8WLRZQcVjTsL8 to reserve your child’s spot. Contact Miss Katie at krider.odell@gmail.com with any questions. Hope to see you in the library soon!

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ROCK ISLAND COUNTY

Area farmers recognized with STAR rating for conservation

Farmers Arlan Cox and Travis Smeltzly were recognized as STAR farmers by the Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District.

The two farms in the northern part of Rock Island County earned the high rating based on implementing several conservation practices including grassed filterstrips, wildlife areas, no-till or reduced tillage and cover crops. They also apply fertilizer based on GPS soil tests and crop needs.

Cox from Port Byron credits erosion control on his rolling cropland as the No. 1 reason to use cover crops. Even with no-till farming, he is concerned about heavy spring rains causing soil erosion after soybeans. There is less residue from soybeans compared with cornstalks in the fall. Planting cereal rye after soybean harvest provides more cover and reduces Cox’s fear of erosion. Cox plants cereal rye ahead of both corn and soybeans. He said management of planting corn into cereal rye is more difficult than soybeans.

Rich Stewart with the Rock Island SWCD office mentioned there are other options besides cereal rye prior to corn. Triticale or barley are not as aggressive as cereal rye and easier to control at termination time or a winter kill option such as oats and oil-seed radish is viable, Stewart said.

Another farmer, Smeltzly, who is near Cordova, plants cereal rye ahead

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of soybeans. His main reason is holding nutrients and moisture on his sandy soils. He plants soybeans when

his cereal rye is six to eight inches tall. It holds moisture during the critical two or three months that the crop is

NAMI Sauk Area speakers to share personal stories of mental illness

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

Mental health is health.

It’s a statement of fact, as well as the name of NAMI Sauk Area’s May 21 event. The hourlong program will feature three speakers, including one from the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ In Our Own Voice program.

“In Our Own Voice is a program that NAMI offers in order for the public to hear real-life stories of people living with mental illness and how they manage life, their recovery, all that,” said Mary Thormahlen, a volunteer who handles NAMI Sauk Area’s social media and facilitates its Connections Recovery Support Group.

Thormahlen will be the event’s In Our Own Voice speaker, sharing her

experience of raising two young children while living with mental illness. She will be joined by certified perinatal counselor Jamie Leech, of Jamie Leech Counseling, and Tammy Steward, of Sinnissippi Centers.

Each speaker will have 20 minutes to talk, Thormahlen said. A question-and-answer period will follow that attendees are welcome to stay later to participate in, she said.

NAMI Sauk Area is an affiliate of the national NAMI organization and of NAMI Illinois. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it serves Ogle, Lee, Carroll and Whiteside counties.

First formed in 1979 around a kitchen table, NAMI now is “the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of

growing. Providing a cover in the spring keeps the sand from blowing as well. Besides no-till and cover crops, the farm in Cordova Township has filterstrips and a shallow water area for wildlife.

Thanks to these practices, soil erosion is reduced to at or below the tolerable soil loss limit as determined by the USDA-NRCS office. Water quality is improved because of the fertilizer application rates and less sediment leaving their fields. Wildlife habitat is benefited by having areas dedicated to wildlife management.

A sign signifying a 4 STAR rating will be placed at their farms. STAR is an acronym that stands for Saving Tomorrows Agriculture Resources. STAR is a free statewide tool to assist farmers and landowners in evaluating their nutrient and soil loss management practices on individual fields. The purpose is to help farmers understand and better meet the goals of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.

The STAR evaluation program assigns points for each cropping, tillage, nutrient application and soil conservation activity on individual fields. The star rating system for a field can be anywhere from one to five stars.

The Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to present the STAR award to each of these farmers.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Clinton Symphony Pops Concert is June 2

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual Pops Concert at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, in Clinton’s Riverview Park.

Americans affected by mental illness,” according to NAMI.org.

One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness, and 17% of youths 6 to 17 years old experience a mental health disorder, according to data NAMI gathered from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institute of Mental Health and other select sources.

Despite its prevalence, only 47% of adults and 51% of youths with mental illness get treatment each year, according to NAMI. Additionally, the average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms and the start of treatment is 11 years, the organization found.

The Mental Health is Health event is set for 6:30 p.m. May 21 at Rooted Wellness, 3101 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy music from movies and Broadway. The Felix Alder Children’s Center will have activities in the park beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Bring family and friends. The event is free to the public. Rain site is at Clinton Middle School.

Save the date for Morrison citywide garage sales

Morrison citywide garage sales will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7 and 8.

If you would like to participate, ads will be accepted only through May 31. Submit a condensed paragraph along with your name, address and hours of the sale to pjharmon@mchsi.com.

Photo provided by Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District Arlan and Deb Cox of Cordova stand by a sign placed on their farm recognizing them as STAR farmers .

Timber Lake Playhouse to open season with summer kickoff party

MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theater of northwest Illinois, will celebrate TLPalooza featuring food, drink, music, tours of the theater and games for the kids beginning at noon Saturday, May 25.

Timber Lake Playhouse, operating in its 63th year, kicks off the season by inviting the community to the playhouse for a Summer Kick-off Party. The party features the TLP Beer Garden, music, guided tours of the theater and the back lot, food and games for the kids.

Kids can enjoy games all afternoon at the giant dart board, popping balloons for prizes, playing in the duck pond, jumping in the bounce house and riding the barrel ride. All this and face painting are available for the price of a $10 wristband.

Stay for the evening and enjoy

The Beer Garden opens at noon and features popular beer and wine as well as craft beer from around the area. Food from the grill will be available. Marques Morel, an American songwriter/story-teller, midwestern-twanger/folksinger, guitar-thumper/harmonica wailer, street-performer/wandering troubadour, steadfast woodcutter/migrant worker, father, son and a friend to all, will be performing in the Beer Garden from 1 to 3 p.m.

Woodlawn Arts Academy hosts

STERLING

– Auditions are open for this summer’s Theatre in the Park production of “Little Women: The Broadway Musical.”

Ages 16 and older can register for auditions at bit.ly/WoodlawnLittleWomen.

Video auditions will be accepted through the date of in-person audi -

POLICE REPORT

Morrison police Citations

May 4

Star Fugate, 43, Morrison, dog running at large

May 6

Brandon Snyder, 38, Fulton, expired registration

William Patton, 48, Morrison, expired registration

The public is reminded these are charges and all people are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

LOCAL BRIEF

State reps Spain and Fritts in Morrison on May 16

State Rep. Ryan Spain and state Rep. Brad Fritts will hold office hours from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce office at 221 W. Main St.

Staff will be available to assist with your questions or concerns.

Jonny Lyons and the Pride in concert in the theater. You’ll remember Jonny from last fall’s Elvis tribute at the playhouse. The Pride combines influences of rock ’n’ roll, country, blues, soul, surf and rockabilly. Jonny Lyons celebrates a musical style that will take you on a journey back in time to the golden era of music and showmanship. Tickets are $30 ($25 for TLP subscribers). After the concert, join TLP staff at the Beer Garden for a bonfire capping off the evening.

In other Playhouse events, there still are seats available for the May 18 concert featuring The Four C-Notes –Re-creating the Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, TLP still is

casting Munchkins for “The Wizard of Oz” and applications for high school interns are being taken through May 28.

The summer mainstage season begins May 30 with the hilarious comedy “The Nerd” featuring the popular TLP actor Cody Jolly.

Watch Timber Lake Playhouse’s website for information on all TLP upcoming events and productions. For more information, tickets and to register for classes, visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or call the box office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 815-244-2035. All performance dates and times are available online.

auditions for Theatre in the Park

tions, which is Tuesday, May 21. Both male and female roles are available. Questions can be emailed to director Ellen Johnson at ejohnson2@sps5.org. Rehearsals will be on the outdoor stage in Hoover Park behind Woodlawn Arts Academy.

A rehearsal schedule will be determined based on the availability of cast

OBITUARIES

GENE A. OTTENS

Born: August 2, 1939 in Morrison, IL

Died: May 6, 2024 in Morrison, IL

GENE A. OTTENS, 84, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 6, 2024 at Resthave. His funeral service will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. There will be a visitation prior to the funeral, from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been established to Resthave Home in Morrison.

Gene was born August 2, 1939, in Morrison, IL, to John K. and Henrietta (Haan) Ottens. He first attended school in Milledgeville and Thomson, IL, then later attended the Benton Street Grade School in Prophetstown. In 1958 he graduated from Prophetstown High School. On October 2, 1959 he married Phyllis Ann Jaquet in Prophetstown. She died June 19, 2014. Gene worked at Penberthy Manufacturing Company in Prophetstown for 46 years until retiring in 2006. He was a member of the former Morrison Christian Reformed Church in Morrison, where he served as an

members and will begin May 27. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 11-13.

Theatre in the Park, presented by Savant Wealth, is a production of the Sauk Valley Theatre Alliance: Centennial Auditorium, Sauk Valley Community College and Woodlawn Arts Academy.

Woodlawn Arts Academy is an agency of United Way of Whiteside and Lee counties and financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Details on the academy’s programming and financial assistance applications are available in the academy office or on the website at www.woodlawnartsacademy.com.

elder and deacon among other positions. He was a leader for the Lyndon Loyal Leaders 4-H Club and a 4-H softball coordinator and coach for 20 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing softball. He was a lifelong Cubs fan. Gene loved working with the local farmers.

Survivors include one daughter, Lisa (Bruce) Zaagman of Lyndon, IL; three sons, Allen (Karen) Ottens of Loves Park, IL, Jeff (Colette) Ottens of Marysville, KS and Greg (Nicky) Ottens of Mattoon, IL; six grandchildren, Bridget (Derrick) Maupin; Nathan and Nicholas Ottens; Braeden, Bailey and Olivia Ottens; five step grandchildren, Mike (Sarah) McGuire, Melissa (Todd) Walker, Jenny Martin, Mary (Aaron) Huber and Chrissy (Matt) Tripodi; three great grandchildren, Riley, Charlotte and Tanner Maupin; fourteen step great grandchildren; two step greatgreat grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Joyce (Phil) Hook and Elsie (Roland) Foster, both of Fulton, IL, and Bonnie (Phil) Dorsey of Morrison; two brothers, DuWayne (Sharee) Ottens of Morrison and Larry Ottens of Batavia, IL; one brother-in-law, Vernon (Shelly) Jaquet of Tampico, IL.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; two sisters-in-law, Diane Ottens and Jackie Jaquet and one grandson, Brent Zaagman.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

JERRY G. WOODHURST

Born: January 22, 1954 in Moline, IL

Died: May 10, 2024 in Erie, IL

Jerry Guy Woodhurst, 70, of Erie, IL, died Friday, May 10, 2024 at his home. There are no services. Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie, is handling the cremation arrangements. Jerry was born January 22, 1954 in Moline, IL, to Guy W. and Charlesa O. (Heather) Woodhurst. He graduated from Annawan High School in 1972. He worked for Trackmasters Inc., installing and maintaining railroad lines. He was blessed to spend 41 years with his wife, Judith F. Murphy.

Jerry loved the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed painting art, fishing and woodworking.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy Murphy, Erie; sons, Nick (Natalie) Woodhurst, Erie, Jacob Woodhurst, Erie; granddaughter, Piper Woodhurst, Erie; siblings, Lynn (Steve) Brady, Tampico, IL, Barb (Mike) Brady, Tampico, IL, Dave (Connie) Woodhurst, Rock Falls, IL, and Dan Woodhurst, Perry, MO. He was preceded in death by both parents. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

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Local high school graduation ceremonies announced

High school graduation ceremonies are planned to take place over the next couple of weekends in Whiteside and Rock Island counties.

Here is a list of the times and dates of ceremonies in the area:

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Morrison Fire Department pancake breakfast is May 19

MORRISON – The Morrison Fire Department will host its annual pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the fire station, 206 W. Main St., Morrison.

The menu will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links, orange juice, milk and coffee for a donation. All proceeds will go toward the department to provide and maintain the proper equipment and tools to perform services for the community and surrounding countryside of Morrison.

A main focus of this year’s fundraising will be the purchase of a new fire engine, which has been ordered. In recent years, funds raised have gone toward necessities such as grain

Sunday, May 19

Riverdale High School, 1:30 p.m. at the high school, 9622 256th St. N, Port Byron.

Erie High School, 2 p.m., at the high school in the gym, 435 Sixth Ave., Erie.

Fulton High School, 2 p.m., at the high school in the east gym, 1207 12th St., Fulton.

Sunday, May 26

Morrison High School, 2 p.m., at the

high school, 643 Genesee Ave., Morrison.

Prophetstown High School, 4 p.m., at the high school on the football field, 38 Ferry St., Prophetstown. In case of rain, it will be held in the gym.

bin rescue equipment, which aids in rescuing a victim who has been trapped inside an enclosed grain bin. Other equipment that needs to be upgraded includes extrication tools, which are used to quickly remove trapped occupants of vehicles involved in motor vehicle collisions.

The Morrison Fire Department is a nonprofit organization that provides fire protection and emergency services for Morrison and surrounding areas. For information, contact firefighter Emmit Shepard at 815-772-2218 or emit.l.shepard@gmail.com.

Amish community benefit dinner and bake sale is May 24 FULTON – The Amish community will be holding a benefit dinner and bake

sale from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Yoder residence, 9108 Lincoln Road, Fulton.

The good old-fashioned homecooked dinner includes chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, noodles, mixed vegetables, salad and pie and ice cream for dessert.

Carryout will be available. There also will be baked goods for sale along with patio furniture. Dinner is by donation.

All proceeds will benefit the Amish parochial school.

Monster trucks return to 2024 Whiteside County Fair

MORRISON – The Whiteside County Fair is excited to announce it will have Full Throttle Monster Trucks back again

on Thursday, Aug. 15.

People also will get to see the famous Big Foot truck at this year’s fair.

Monster trucks have been a favorite form of entertainment for decades. Since the 1970s, monster trucks have raced, done tricks and smashed numerous cars.

Make sure you don’t miss this exciting night of entertainment at the Whiteside County Fair.

People will get to see several trucks in front of the grandstand at 7 p.m.

The fair opens on Tuesday, Aug. 13, and concludes after five fun-filled days on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Continue to check the Whiteside County Fair Facebook page and its website at www.whitesidecountyfair. org for updates.

Family fun ride to Rockwood State Park is May 18

MORRISON – A free family fun bike ride to Morrison Rockwood State Park will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18.

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church parking lot, 601 N. Jackson St., with the ride commencing at 10 a.m. At Rockwood Park, hot dogs, drinks and treats will be served, compliments of Friends

Filed April 26-May 3

Warranty deeds

Gary F. and Beth E. Milnes to Christopher M. and Jennifer M. Hanson, 15875 Timber Lane, Morrison, $316,000.

LKR Investments LLC to Benjamin and Bari Kuebel, 606 W. 15th St., Sterling, $230,000.

Paige N. Mewhirter to Ryan S. Wagner, 405 Goodell Court, Rock Falls, $100,000.

Epifanio and Ana Delia Torres to Mirella Ibarra, 907 W. 13th St., Sterling, $145,000.

Antoinette E. Ford to Amy Misfeldt, 320 Washington St., Prophetstown, $162,000.

Virgil T. Crouch to Michael Daniel Cook, 307 W. Morris St., Morrison, $100,000.

Cody S. and Korinne K. Elston to Danny

of the Parks Foundation. The city of Morrison Department of Fun will be on hand with lawn games and craft activities.

Two lucky youth riders will win new bikes, donated by Mead’s Bike Shop and Ben’s Bicycles. Around noon, Friends of the Parks members will give away swag bags to the first 50 kids who ride back to St. Peter’s church.

and Kathleen Ivy, 1002 W. Fifth St., Sterling, $152,000.

Brenan and Kendra Linke to Caleb Huizenga, 519 19th Ave., Fulton, $155,000.

Robert Noble to DJ Mueller Real Estate LLC, 319 W. Fourth St., Sterling, $600,000.

Fannie Mae, also Federal National Mortgage to Skyler Criswell, 7233 Covell Road, Fulton, $145,000.

Mark A. and Rodney L. Melton and Marsha A. Kraciun to Thomas Walters, 1103 Sixth St., Erie, $163,000.

Joseph J. Rosenski to ADV Real Estate Investments LLC, 322 W. Third St., Prophetstown, $80,000.

“Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to participate in the ride,” said Marc Adami, Friends of the Parks board member. “Through this event, we are hoping to encourage bike safety and get folks out to Rockwood Park. Riding a bike is great exercise and a healthy alternative to screen time. We want to help people do it safely, while enjoying the great outdoors.”

Climco Coils Company to Morrison Community Hospital District, 414 Oakland Ave., Morrison, $90,000.

Timothy S. Gaumer to Julie L. and Hal C. E. Lennon, one parcel on Quinn Road and Coleta Road, Sterling, $250,000.

Quit claim deeds

Carol L. Sensenig to Jennifer and Jedediah Frederick, 413 Third Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

Hoosier Care Properties Inc. to New Sterling Facility Company LLC, 815 W. 23rd St., Sterling, $475,000. Trustees deeds

Carole J. Barton Trust, Christina Barton Howard, trustee, to David and Patrick Barton, $137,500.

Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Children 17 and younger must have a parent’s permission. Participants are encouraged to bring their bike helmets. A limited number of youth helmets will be available at the ride, courtesy of Morrison Rotary Club.

For more information, call Andi Paulsen at 563-663-0518.

Deeds

Gary L. Reecher Estate to Jason Daniel McMurtry, 22544 Moline Road, Sterling, $75,000.

Planet Home Lending LLC to Pervez Hai, 513 E. Third St., Prophetstown, $37,960. Whiteside County Clerk to MS Investment Group Inc., 2209 Canal St., Rock Falls, $0.

Whiteside County sheriff and Troy M. Gray to Rock River Housing Trust, 1709 18th Ave., Sterling, $66,661.

Michael and Jenny K. Heun Trust to Erik D. and Megan C. Renkes, one farmland parcel in Newton Township, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

1974: George Connor named Conservation Teacher of the Year

60 Years

May 13, 1964

The financial campaign for the Harbor Crest Home passed the $75,000 mark this week as the Fulton phase of the campaign entered its final stages and plans were being perfected for carrying the appeal to Clinton businesses. The American Legion Fulton Post joined in the effort with a gift of $900. Indications are several gifts of $1,500 to $2,000 will be forthcoming as soon as final action of boards of directors is obtained.

Bob’s Jack and Jill Grocery store has changed its name to Bob’s Certified Food Center. Bob’s Certified Food Center is now part owner of the world’s largest cooperative food distributing facility. All profits realized from the warehouse facility are passed on to customers of Certified food stores. This means lower prices for quality merchandise.

50 Years

May 15, 1974

George Connor, a former resident of Fulton and a graduate of Fulton High School, has been chosen Conservation Teacher of the Year by the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District. Connor teaches sixth, seventh and eighth grade students at Union

Grove Consolidated School in the Prairie Center building. Connor has been an associate director of the conservation district for the past two years and has emphasized the importance of conservation in his teaching.

After a highly successful year in 1973, Harbor Crest Home is making plans for an expansion program that may cost as much as $900,000 to $950,000. Preliminary plans call for additions that would enlarge the capacity of the home from 51 beds to about 140 beds. Of the new additions, there may be 20 apartment units with a capacity of two residents each.

40 Years

May 16, 1984

Eight Fulton High School seniors and three juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society, one of the highest honors a high school student can achieve. Students inducted were Timothy Dannels, Brian Hamilton, Eric Fish, Scott Vogel, Mark Fandercial, Julie Ammon, Maxine Higgins, Misty Matyas, Julie Swanson, Elizabeth VanderBleek and Kathy Fandercial.

Fulton State Bank is offering a sixmonth CD on a minimum deposit of $1,000 at 10.70% and a three- to five-year CD for 11.40%.

30 Years

May 11, 1994

Alice Sikkema, who was chosen grand marshal of the 1994 Dutch Days Festival parade, rode through the parade route in an open automobile with her husband and children accompanying her. At the reviewing stand, Mayor Kenneth Ven Huizen stopped the parade and presented her with the key to the city.

15-year-old Miss Deby Wilber of Fulton was a winner in the Model Search Contest held in conjunction with Younkers’ third annual “Spring Break” promotional event. The contest was conducted throughout the chain of 53 department stores. Wilbur will be featured in a Younkers advertising promotional piece. She won a $200 wardrobe and up to $200 in travel expenses.

20 Years

May 12, 2004

The building that stood on the corner of 11th Avenue was demolished. Fire consumed the middle portion of the building March 9. After a lengthy investigation into the cause of the fire, it was concluded the cause was undetermined. A 51-year-old woman is still considered missing. Police Chief Jim Rhoades said

there has been no new information on the case.

The Stan Borgman Male Scholar/ Athlete award is presented to the top senior at Fulton High School. The award was presented to Bruce Fritz. The Edward E. Criss Memorial Female Scholar/Athlete award is presented to the top senior at Fulton High School. The award was presented to Colleen Wilkin.

10 Years

May 14, 2014

Unity Christian School’s science department received a Flikkema grant for $1,350 to upgrade its microscopes and dissecting kits. The equipment that will be replaced is more than 20 years old and functioning poorly.

Friends for Charity officers Judy Vogel and Audrey Balk received a check for $1,000 from the D.S. Flikkema Foundation. The grant money will be donated to Fulton Elementary School to be used for buying milk tickets as needed. The Friends for Charity organization is a group of local volunteers who work together to offer financial assistance to those in need, including schools, nursing homes, individual families and area fire and flood victims.

Rethinking the function of carbon dioxide is discussed

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

In junior high science, we often are taught a partial truth. Humans give off carbon dioxide that plants need because we don’t need it and in return the plants give us oxygen as a waste product that they do not need. Once we are ready to move beyond the fact that carbon dioxide is more than a waste product, we can begin to see its benefit and perform activities and exercises to enhance the impact.

As a side note, masks do not alter the carbonate oxide to oxygen ratios in our bodies, but rather how we feel about such measures.

Indeed, we typically think of a buildup of carbon dioxide as something that signals the lungs to take in more oxygen. However, the higher our threshold, which is indicated by the ability to tolerate extra carbon dioxide, the calmer

Illinois State Police activity

Illinois State Police Troop 1 announced enforcement figures and activity for April. Troopers issued 1,255 citations and 1,462 written warnings and made 25

the central nervous system becomes. This can result in a prolonged and deep relaxation. The vagus nerve is involved in this intricate exchange. This in turn affects major organs, such as the heart and how fast it beats, etc.

Keep in mind that even under fairly extreme circumstances, the body will generally tend to keep the oxygen levels fairly high. By the same token, the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the cell wall requires the presence of extra carbon dioxide for transportation. Breath control practices can create lesser or greater carbon dioxide deficit while the oxygen remains stable. One of the challenges is learning to tolerate some slight discomfort of air hunger as we teach our blood and hemoglobin to be exposed to more carbon dioxide.

The varying degrees of carbon dioxide change the physiology of the body

criminal arrests during the month of April. Troopers issued 381 citations for speeding, 83 citations for distracted driving violations and 114 citations for occupant restraint violations.

and can assist in the practice of meditation. However, in sickness, most breathing challenges are not issues with oxygen, but are rather a lack of body comfort with higher levels of carbon dioxide or CO2. The acid or alkalinity of our blood can be quickly impacted by our respiration. It can become more acidic when we use the diaphragm the way it was designed with deep, abdominal or belly breathing. In a paradoxical fashion, the ability to tolerate extra carbon dioxide assists the relaxation response.

Carbon dioxide also plays a significant role in what we call a sigh. Indeed, a sigh is a deep breath, but not one that is voluntary. It tends to start out as normal breath, but we take a second breath on top of it. It is these extra big second breaths that offer a super squeeze to the more than 500,000 small units in the lungs, known as alveoli, that help exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. If

Troopers investigated 87 traffic crashes, assisted 274 motorists and conducted 445 commercial motor vehicle inspections, of which 73 were placed out of service for safety reasons.

they do not get this response, they actually will slowly collapse and cause lung failure. This type of breathing comes about every five minutes.

The exhale test developed by Brian, McKenzie and Rob Wilson is a test to check whether your parasympathetic nervous system is helping you recover from an athletic type of workout or otherwise provide useful information for you. This strategy measures the carbon dioxide discard time. The test begins with three nasal breaths in for three seconds and three seconds out. With the fourth nasal breaths, the goal is to inhale as much as you can, then slowly release all of the breath in the body. With this exercise, 20 to 40 seconds is considered average for athletes, although the general population may find this challenging. Forty to 60 seconds is intermediate and 60 to 80 seconds is considered advanced.

There were 22 arrests for driving under the influence.

Troop 1, which includes Whiteside County, investigated no fatal crashes in April.

COLLEGE

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Black Hawk College

local spring graduates

Quad-Cities Campus (Moline)

Black Hawk College

Quad-Cities Campus will hold its commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Vibrant Arena at The MARK in Moline.

Local students graduating include:

Albany: Kaitlyn Bruggenwirth

Erie: Jadyn Collis

Fenton: Ella Heyvaert

Lyndon: Ashley Revels

Morrison: Roxanne Shepard

Port Byron: Lauren Day, Kearstin Dormire, Lynsey Hennings, Brady Reed, Kye

Smeltzly, Jesse Smith, Emma Wainwright and Andrew Walker

Prophetstown: Tori Nielsen and Ryan Roman East Campus (Galva/ Kewanee)

Black Hawk College East Campus will hold its commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at

Wethersfield High School, Kewanee.

Local students graduating include:

Erie: Brook Chandler

Morrison: Lauryn Kuehl

Port Byron: Micah Ibarra

Prophetstown: Paula Burke and Maxon Vahle

Tampico: Robin Gerbitz, Connor Sandrock and Jasmyn VanHorn

Fulton student on Lewis University’s Dean’s List ROMEOVILLE – Jay Dykstra of Fulton was among the 1,300 students honored on the Lewis University Dean’s List for the 2023 Fall Semester.

Dykstra is studying aviation administration at Lewis University Aviation Science Technology.

To be eligible for the honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a grade-point average of at least 3.5.

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ABOVE: Henry-Senachwine’s Daniella Bumber, Fulton’s Brooklyn Thoms, Bureau Valley’s Connie Gibson and St. Bede’s Emerald De La Torre compete in the 100-meter dash during the Class 1A sectional Wednesday, May 8, at Bureau Valley High School. Story on page 12.

Photos by Scott Anderson

LEFT: Fulton’s Kylie Smither throws the shot put during the Class 1A sectional Wednesday, May 8, at Bureau Valley High School.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Baseball

Rockridge 8, Erie-Prophetstown 7: At Taylor Ridge, the host Rockets scored three times in the last of the sixth to take the Three Rivers Conference contest over the Panthers. Ethan Daubman, Braedyn Frank and Parker Rangel had two hits each for EP (6-14).

Orion 8, Morrison 2: At Orion, Collin Renkes collected four hits as the Mustangs fell in a TRAC contest. Koltin Swaim homered for Morrison (3-15).

Sterling 6, Fulton 5: At Sterling, two runs each in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings proved to be just enough as the Golden Warriors held on for the win over the Steamers in a nonconference battle.

Mason Smithee homered for Sterling, driving in two. Tatum Allen tripled and accounted for two RBIs for the Golden Warriors (11-14-1). Mason Kuebel led the attack for the Steamers (12-12) with a pair of RBIs and a double.

Forreston 5, Fulton 4: At Fulton, the Cardinals scored the first five runs of the game and hung on to take the NUIC contest. Alec Schoonhoven drove in two runs and Carson Akins and Kendall Erdmann had two hits each for Forreston (19-8-1, 9-1-1). Mason Keubel and Caden Wilkin had RBIs for Fulton (12-13, 5-6).

Softball

Rockridge 7, Erie-Prophetstown 3: At Taylor Ridge, Wynn Renkes struck out seven as the Panthers fell to the Rockets in a TRAC matchup. Lilly Swatos had a pair of RBIs for EP (7-14).

Morrison 13, Orion 0: At Orion, Bella Duncan fanned 12 as the Fillies rolled in the TRAC. Elle Milnes homered and drove in four, and Allie Anderson drove in two for Morrison (16-7).

Erie-Prophetstown 19, Orion 13: At Erie, the Panthers erupted for 13 runs in the bottom of the fifth to cruise to the win over the Chargers. Paezleigh Hudgin, Wynn Renkes, Lilly Swatos and Kayler Pritchard had three RBIs each for E-P (8-14).

Fulton 22, Forreston 0 (4 inn.): At Fulton, Addison Hartman threw a no-hitter and the Steamers amassed 18 hits in an NUIC rout of the Cardinals. Brooklyn Brennan doubled twice and drove in five and Reese Germann and Addison Hartman had three RBIs each for Fulton (23-5, 9-1 in the NUIC).

Morrison 11, Oregon 0: At the Oregon Tournament, Morrison’s Bella Duncan tossed a six-inning no-hitter with 14 strikeouts and went 2 for 2 with two doubles and two runs scored, and Bella

Scachette homered and went 2 for 4 with two runs scored and two RBIs for Morrison (18-7).

Morrison 12, Polo 0: At the Oregon Tournament, Ava Duncan fired a one-hitter with 13 strikeouts, and Bella Duncan hit two homers and drove in four runs for Morrison.

Boys track and field

Milledgeville Missile Invite: At Milledgeville, Morrison captured the team title with 104 points. Newman took third and Forreston was fourth.

Brady Anderson took the 100 and Levi Milder won the 200 for Morrison. Lucas Simpson won the 800 and Lucas Schaab won the 3,200 for Newman. Eli Ferris won the high jump for Forreston.

Northwest Upstate Illini Meet: At Fulton, Forreston was third and Fulton was eight at the NUIC championships. Fulton’s top finisher was sophomore Brody Glazier who placed fifth in the 100.

Three Rivers Athletic Conference Meet: At Rockridge, Bureau Valley scored 81 points to edge Kewanee by a point for the team title. What made the feat that much more impressive is the Storm didn’t win a single event.

Brady Anderson won the 100 and Levi

Milder won the 200 for Morrison. Milder and Anderson joined Zach Milder and Camden Pruis on the winning 4x100 relay and the same group took the 4x200 relay. Zach Milder, Pruis, Chase Newman and Anderson won the 4x400 relay for the Mustangs.

Caleb Eads of Erie won the long jump.

We Support Our Local Schools! GO STEAMERS

Earleen Hinton Morrison’s Jordan Eads checks the runners as she catches a fly ball for an out against Oregon on May 11 at Oregon Park West.

Fulton runs away with title at Bureau Valley Sectional

Newman, Erie-Prophetstown, Bureau Valley, Amboy sending multiple athletes to state

By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com

MANLIUS – Fulton junior Emery Wherry said she can’t explain it, but she’s made a huge leap forward during this track and field season.

Boy, did it show May 8.

Wherry had personal records in three events to qualify for the IHSA Class 1A state meet in all three at the Bureau Valley Sectional.

Wherry won the triple jump with a leap of 10.47 meters and placed second in the 100-meter hurdles (16.05 seconds) and 300 hurdles (48.51).

“I am so excited,” Wherry said. “This is brand-new. Usually I got (to be) an alternate, so being in my own events is extremely exciting and I am really proud of myself and how far I’ve come. I’ve had a big, old takeoff. Last year, I was not nearly as good.”

Wherry called her win in the triple “shocking and exciting” but credited a strong second phase for her PR jump.

“I would say my second phase for sure (was key) because before I would always be super choppy with it and everyone would always tell me and I just couldn’t fix it for some reason even though I knew in my head I had to,” Wherry said. “But today I just really focused on striding and it really helped me.”

Behind Wherry and eight other state qualifiers, the Steamers ran away with the team title with 126 points to outdistance second-place Bureau Valley (88.5).

“It’s so exciting,” Wherry said. “I’m just super proud of my team and how far we’ve come and how we’ve all improved. We’ve all improved so much. I’m just proud of everybody.”

Paige Cramer won the long jump (5.33) while teammate Miraya Pessman was runner-up (5.26), Kylie Smither qualified in both throws as she finished second in discus (31.39) and third in the shot put (10.97). Brooklyn Thoms placed third in the 100 (12.72). Cramer, Pessman, Smither in the discus and Thoms all recorded PRs.

The Steamers also are sending all four relays to state as they won the 4x200 (1:47.53) and placed second in the 4x100 (51.05), 4x400 (4:14.99) and 4x800 (10:31.67). Thoms and Pessman ran on the 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 relays.

The host Storm qualified three relays for state. The foursome of Connie Gibson, Taylor Neuhalfen, Kate Salisbury and McKinley Canady won against a strong field in the 4x100 (50.58) that saw

six teams advance. They also placed second in the 4x200 (1:49.23).

“It’s amazing,” said Canady, a firstyear track runner as a junior. “I love my relays. They’re really great.”

Canady anchored both sprint relays.

“I could see in the corner of my eye that Fulton was struggling with the handoff, so I just knew I had to push for the last straightaway,” Canady said. “I could tell that we had it at that point.”

In the 4x400, Salisbury, Cady, Gibson and Emma Mussche sneaked in. They placed third in 4:19.66, beating the state qualifying standard of 4:19.68.

Bureau Valley sophomore Maddie Wetzell pulled off the distance double dip with titles in the 3,200 (12:43.11) and 1,600 (5:47.26).

While Wetzell cruised to a 17-second victory in the 3,200, the 1,600 was more of a battle. She was just behind Riverdale’s Clarisa Ostrowski when the bell rang signifying the final lap and she still trailed on the back straightaway before overtaking Ostrowski on the final curve and winning by 3 1/2 seconds.

“I was thinking I don’t want to lose,” Wetzell said. “I’m a very competitive person. I heard my coaches and people cheering for me saying I had to go. I really wanted it, so I had to fight for what I wanted.

“(When I passed her), I was just thinking, ‘You have to go.’ I didn’t know how close she was behind me. I couldn’t really hear anything. I just wanted to cross that finish line.”

Teammate Addie Wessel joins Wetzell as a double state qualifier. She beat the mark in the 100 hurdles (16.65) and 300 hurdles (49.07). Lynzie Cady leapt 5.01 to be one of five qualifiers in the long jump.

Newman had three qualifiers in Elaina Allen, Kennedy Rowzee and Ella Ford.

Allen ran a PR 12.56 in the 100 to edge

Claire Reymer winning the discus (33.86) and Kennedy Buck claiming the shot put (11.13).

“It feels really good,” Reymer said. “I missed (state) the past two years just by a little bit, so I just felt real good making it. We threw here two years ago and I didn’t have good memories here. I decided I had to make some better memories. I just wanted to have good memories leaving BV for the last time.

“I knew I was ranked first and had a high chance of going, so I just told myself to go out there and just grip it and rip it. That’s been my motto this whole season.”

E-P had two qualifiers in the pole vault. Olivia Purvis took third (2.92) and Gracelyn Abell was fourth (2.77).

Henry-Midland’s Daniella Bumber (12.57). She later finished just behind Bumber in the 200 (26.03).

Rowzee placed second in the shot with a toss of 11.01. Ford took third in the high jump by clearing 1.53.

Erie-Prophetstown had a strong night in the field events.

The Panthers swept the throws with

Sarah Link placed second in the 800 (2:31.25) and anchored the Panthers’ 4x800 relay to a third-place finish in a state-qualifying 10:34.97.

The Amboy co-op also had multiple qualifiers in Elly Jones in the 100 hurdles (third, 16.56) and triple jump (third, 10.33), Bella Yanos in the long jump (fifth, 5) and Jillian Anderson in the high jump (second, 1.53) along with the Clippers’ 4x100 relay (sixth, 52.05), which included Jones and Yanos.

Scott Anderson

Erie-Prophetstown’s Claire Reymer throws the discus during the Class 1A sectional May 8.

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

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 - 815-564-2302

Anderson awarded Rock Island Rotary Academic Achievement Award

ROCK ISLAND – Augustana College student Lauren Anderson, a communication sciences and disorders major from Port Byron, received the Academic Achievement Award sponsored by the Rock Island Rotary Club at its 50th annual Rotary Awards Luncheon on April 23.

Presented by Erin Williams, Augustana’s director of annual giving, the award recognized students

CHURCH BRIEFS

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.

May 15: French toast, sausage, apples, ice cream bars

May 22: Smoked pork, cheesy potatoes, green beans, cuties, assorted desserts

May 29: Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, chips, ice cream

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.

Fenton Township Cemetery to observe Memorial Day

Small cemeteries celebrate Memorial Day, too.

For 31 years (minus two years for the

as the “top senior scholars” from Augustana. The Rock Island Rotary Club is made up of almost 100 members who are committed to making a difference in communities around the world.

The 50th annual Rotary Awards Luncheon honored outstanding area students and community leaders, as well as members of the Rock Island Rotary Club.

pandemic), the Fenton Township Cemetery has been observing Memorial Day with a memorable and meaningful service. A tent is erected for comfort from the elements and filled with 225 chairs for the guests.

A short worship service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26, with Michael Blean of Morrison delivering the message with a memorial service following.

With respect, we recognize this is Memorial Day, not Veterans Day. Flowers are placed for each of the 74 veterans and one that died in action in Korea in 1953. A wreath is placed in honor of those that did not come home. Roll call is read and as each name is called, a flag is placed as the bell tolls. A salute is fired by the Legion post and taps is played and the piper responds.

All are welcome and we hope to see you at the corner of Black and Wilmot Roads, west of Fenton.

Photo provided by Augustana College

From left, students Lauren Anderson and Jalane Tsague join Augustana’s Director of Annual Giving Erin Williams at the Rock Island Rotary Club’s 50th Annual Awards Luncheon April 23.

CLASSIFIED

Sauk Valley Community College has the following openings:

Director of Ad missions and Academic Adv ising Manage day-to-day operations of the Admissions and Advising department, supervision and training of staff, plan events, maintain budget, implement strategies to attract students to the College. Full-time. Master's and 5 yrs experience or equivalent required https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1884

CUSTODIAN

Montmorency School is hiring a FT 2nd shift Custodian Primary responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing classrooms, offices and common areas. Candidate must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. Light maintenance experience is preferred. Background check is required

Email or send a resume to:

Mr Alex Moore

Mo ntmorency C.C.S.D. #145 9415 Hoover Road Rock Falls, IL 61071 amoore@mgs145.net

On-Air Talent / Audio Production

Peru

Shaw Lo cal Radio is searching for an experi enced, engaging, relatable, comm unity -focused Full-Time On-Air Talent to complement the music in the morning o n our Classic Hits 106 station.

Our goal is to super-serve the community through locally focused, locally produced programs from our LaSalle / Peru, IL studios There will be some "format flexibility" with your ability to fill in on any of our sister stations, Walls 102, Q Hit Music, Classic Country WGLC, and 98.5 SPL. Proficiency in utilizing Adobe Audition to conduct client recording sessions, and produce creative commercials and on-air content is a must! We are actively involved in our communities, supporting local service organizations, and providing local news, sports, and programming content You will be expected to represent our stations professionally and enthusiastically at public appearances or station events. As a creative, passionate broadcaster, you will become a part of our winning team culture!

Key Responsibilities:

Host daily on-air show Monday – Friday

Conduct on-air interviews

Engage with listeners on social media

Promote the station and its events

Qualificatio ns and Skills:

At least 1 year of experience as an on-air radio personality

Proficiency in Adobe Audition

Skill in control board operation and remote broadcasting

Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations

Strong knowledge of music and current events

What you will receive in return:

Conduct live remotes and appearances

Maintain a positive and professional attitude

Produce commercials for clients

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak in front of an audience and interact with listeners in a public setting

Ability to work independently & as part of a team

Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

You will get a supportive work environment, collaborating with some of the most talented colleagues in the broadcast industry, and managers who value your work, time, and perspective. In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualified candidates, please submit a cover letter, alo ng with a resume , air-check & production sampl e: Online: www.shawmedia.com/careers or mail to:

Shaw Media - Human Resources, attn: On-Air Talent, PO Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039

Shaw Media is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug-free Employer Pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record, and drug screen required.

Registra r

Maintain academic records, evaluate and certify graduates, organize and prepare for commen cement, coordinate annual audits, process and issue transcripts, supervise records analyst. Full-time Bachelor's and 5 yrs experience or equivalent required https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1885

Tuto ring Instruction al Assistant

Aid the supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the tutoring center, and tutor students in academic subject areas. Part-time, when classes are in session. Bachelor's in STEM required. https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1874

Tutoring Instructional Aide

Aid the supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the tutoring center, and tutor students in academic subject areas. Part-time, when classes are in session. Associate's degree required. https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1872

Adjunct Facu lty , Agriculture Business (Marketing)

Teach AGR 155; Intro to Agriculture Marketing & Standards Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business / Marketing or related required https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1858

Adjunct Faculty, Agriculture Business (Management)

Teach AGR 150; Intro to Agriculture Business Management. Master's degree in Agriculture Business or related required https:// jobs.sv cc.edu/ postings/1857

Sauk Valley Community College

Attn: Human Resources 173 Illinois Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 EOE e-mail: employment@svcc.edu

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

Plaintiff, vs. PAM BUHLMAN; MOZELA POLK; RONNIE LILLY; TERRY LILLY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RONALD R LILLY, DECEASED; DAMON RITENHOUSE, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF RONALD R. LILLY, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 110 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County will on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-21-157-003. Commonly known as 705 W. 12TH STREET, STERLING, IL 61081. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t 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

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County will on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the hour of 10:00

a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 11-21-157-003.

Commonly known as 705 W. 12TH STREET, STERLING, IL 61081. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act

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

For information call Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 6684410 ext 52109. 22-068467

SHERIFF ADC I3242925

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act

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

For information call Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 6684410 ext 52109. 22-068467

SHERIFF ADC I3242925

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2023-NR1, PLAINTIFF, VS. MARILYN R WILKENS A/K/A

MARILYN ROSE

WILKENS A/K/A

COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2023-NR1, PLAINTIFF, VS. MARILYN R

WILKENS A/K/A

MARILYN ROSE

WILKENS A/K/A

MARILYN

WILKENS; TYLER

WILKENS A/K/A

TYLER J

WILKENS; CORNERSTONE CREDIT UNION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC30 407 SOUTH GRAPE STREET MORRISON, IL 61270

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 2, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on June 6, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO.

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family home

The Judgment amount was $82,399.36.

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.

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.

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).

and 5 p.m.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid,

MARILYN WILKENS; TYLER WILKENS A/K/A TYLER J WILKENS; CORNERSTONE CREDIT UNION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC30 407 SOUTH GRAPE STREET MORRISON, IL 61270 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 2, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on June 6, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 2, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on June 6, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-18-330-014 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 407 South Grape Street Morrison, IL 61270

09-18-330-014

COMMONLY

KNOWN AS: 407 South Grape Street Morrison, IL 61270

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family home

The Judgment amount was $82,399.36.

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.

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family home

The Judgment amount was $82,399.36.

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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

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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.

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.

Vs. Maria J. Garcia; et. al. DEFENDANTS

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-14466IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I3237843

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024 Classified It works 833-584-NEWS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS GreenState Credit Union PLAINTIFF

No. 2024FC4

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/17/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on June 7, 2024 at the hour of 9:15 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 described real estate: PIN 17-05-204-010

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1420 13th Ave Moline, IL 61265

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-14466IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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

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

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The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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.

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: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No.

For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-14466IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

For informati on: 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.

I3237843

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

Persons in occu-

pancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots

TAKE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS REGIONS BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO UNION PLANTERS BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALBERT M LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ALBERT M. LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALBERT M LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, ROCK ISLAND ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION, CITY OF EAST MOLIN E, ALEDO HCO, LLC D/B/A ALEDO REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER, GAYLE MEREDITH, HAZEL BROWN, STELLA CLEMENTS, HUGH BRENNAN AND STEPHEN G. ANDICH, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ALBERT M. LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, Defendants. CASE NO. 23-FC-116

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3403 4TH ST. EAST MOLINE, IL 61244

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 20, 2024, the following described real estate, to-wit:

Permanent Index Number: 17-02-228-033

Commonly known as: 3403 4th St., East Moline, IL 61244 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 7, 2024, at 9:00 AM, in the public lobby area of the Rock Island County Jail, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $74,120.88.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Rock Island County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty -four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation b y the Court. 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclos ure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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.

Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Ryan M. Beavers (#6335549)

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

Attorneys at Law

P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525

Send Notice/Pleadings to:

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)

Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com

Telephone: (217) 422-1719

Facsimile: (217) 422-1754

I3242220

April 30, 2024

May 7, 14, 2024

CERTIFICATE NO. 2020-00172

TO:

Robert S Cochran

Edea L Cochran

Cavalry SPV I LLC Cavalry SPV I LLC Occupant Whiteside County Clerk

Shanae Cochran

Kyla Jo Cochran

Robert Cochran Jr Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 2024TX10

The Property is located at: 1301 Sycamore Dr., Rock Falls IL 61071

Property Index Number:

11-23-352-042

Said Property was sold on 11/4/2021 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2020. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2024. On 10/11/2024 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed Ivy Jack, Inc, Petitioner 10682-942374

May 14, 21, 28, 2024 (942374)

TAKE NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 2020-00145

TO:

Raymond J Scheff III

Raymond J Scheff III

Amanda Valenzuela Occupant

Raymond J Scheff III

BMO Bank N.A. Illinois Attorney General Illinois Department of Revenue Whiteside County Clerk

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE Coun-

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 2024TX11

The Property is located at: 508 W 8th St., Sterling IL 61081 Property Index Number: 11-21-326-005

Said Property was sold on 11/4/2021 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2020. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2024. On 10/11/2024 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed Ivy Jack, Inc, Petitioner 10682-942373

May 14, 21, 28, 2024 (942373)

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2020-00182

TO: Ruby M Brown Spouse of Ruby M Brown Ruby M Smith Estate of Fred J Smith Occupant Whiteside County Clerk Antoinette Wise Michael Rat liff Christopher Hamilton Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill as Case No. 2024TX12

The Property is located at: 706 Ave C., Rock Falls IL 61071 Property Index Number: 11-27-309-006

Said Property was sold on 11/4/2021 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2020. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2024. On 10/11/2024 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed

and/or Special Assessments for the year 2020. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2024. On 10/11/2024 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed Ivy Jack, Inc, Petitioner 10682-942375

May 14, 21, 28, 2024 (942375)

TAKE NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO.

2020-00201

TO:

Carl W Drew

Jordon Johnson

Spouse of Jordon

Johnson

Jordon Johnson

Spouse of Jordon Johnson

Occupant Whiteside County Clerk

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;

Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, IL as Case No. 2024TX8

The Property is located at: 404 6th Ave., Rock Falls IL 61071

Property Index Number: 11-28-403-028

Said Property was sold on 11/4/2021 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2020. The period of redemption will expire on 9/13/2024. On 10/11/2024 at 9:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments LLC, Petitioner 10682-942372

May 14, 21, 28, 2024 (942372)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDEMORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. PAM BUHLMAN; MOZELA POLK; RONNIE LILLY; TERRY LILLY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RONALD R LILLY, DECEASED;

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, is considering an application for financial assistance from Yager Road Whitesi de Solar 1, LLC. The specific element of this proposed action is the construction of a new 3.1 Megawatt ground-mounted solar-array. Specifically, the proposed facility will employ solar array photovoltaic (PV) modules on a groundmounted racking system The facilities will be built on a 13.24-acre site, that is located 5170 Yager Road, Prophetstown, IL The facility will comply with all applicable laws, permits, mitigating measures outlined by the various agencies contacted or involved

The other purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the proposed construction will convert approximately 13.24 acres of farmland for the solar array of an 28.23 acre tract. This land is considered Prime and important farmland and the proposal has been reviewed by the Natural Resource Conservation Service and IL Department of Agriculture. In review of the proposed project, alternative sites or actions that would avoid these impacts and methods that could be used to minimize these impacts were investigate d and the proposed alternative appears to be the most feasible.

Rabe Consulting prepared an environmental assessment for RD that describes the project, assesses the proposed project 's environmenta l impacts, and summarizes as applicable any mitigation measures used to minimize environmental effects. Rural Development has reviewed the environmental report and believes that it accurately assesses the impacts of the proposed project. No significant impacts are expected as a result of the construction of the project.

Any person interested in commenting on the proposed action may do so by sending such comments within 14 days following the date of this publication to the following address. The proposed action is available for review at the following Rural Development office; Champaign State Office, 2118 W Park Ct, Suite A, Champaign IL 62821.

ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. PAM BUHLMAN; MOZELA POLK; RONNIE LILLY; TERRY LILLY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RONALD R LILLY, DECEASED; DAMON RITENHOUSE, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF RONALD R. LILLY, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 FC 110 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County will on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS: LOT 3 IN WILLIAM H. AND EDITH M, WHITEBREAD SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 23 OF MARTIN ESTATE SUBDIV ISION, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS P.I.N. 11-21-157-003. Commonly known as 705 W. 12TH STREET, STERLING, IL 61081. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT

Defendants, 22 FC 110 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Whiteside County will on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS: LOT 3 IN WILLIAM H. AND EDITH M, WHITEBREAD SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 23 OF MARTIN ESTATE SUBDIV ISION, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS P.I.N. 11-21-157-003. Commonly known as 705 W. 12TH STREET, STERLING, IL 61081. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 6684410 ext 52109. 22-068467 SHERIFF ADC I3242925

Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity provider, lender and employer Complaints of discrimination should be sent to: USDA, Office of Civil Rights, Washington DC 20250. May 14, 21, 2024

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

to the

61270,

der for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS: LOT 3 IN WILLIAM H. AND EDITH M, WHITEBREAD SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 23 OF MARTIN ESTATE SUBDIV ISION, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS P.I.N. 11-21-157-003. Commonly known as 705 W. 12TH STREET, STERLING, IL 61081. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act

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

For information call Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 6684410 ext 52109. 22-068467 SHERIFF ADC I3242925

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

For information call

Mr Chad Lewis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 6684410 ext 52109. 22-068467 SHERIFF ADC I3242925

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2023-NR1, PLAINTIFF, VS MARILYN R WILKENS A/K/A

MARILYN ROSE WILKENS A/K/A

MARILYN WILKENS; TYLER WILKENS A/K/A TYLER J WILKENS; CORNERSTONE CREDIT UNION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC30 407 SOUTH GRAPE STREET MORRISON, IL 61270 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTG AG E FORECLOSURE ACT

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 2, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on June 6, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 9 IN KENTFIELD'S RE-SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 58 OF JOHNSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MORRISON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TAX NO. 09-18-330-014 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 407 South Grape Street Morrison, IL 61270

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family home

The Judgment amount was $82,399.36.

The Judgment amount was $82,399.36.

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

NO REFUNDS.

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

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

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

the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

Brandon D Lindley, 3004

Bridal Court, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Hannah M. Clark, Chuhak & Tecson, PC, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

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

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 30, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

within 10 days after it has been filed.

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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 2, 2024, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on June 6, 2024, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 9 IN KENTFIELD'S RE-SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 58 OF

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 fo

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-14466IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. onlyMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 23-14466IL

PURSUANT TO

GreenState Credit Union PLAINTIFF Vs. Maria J. Garcia; et. al. DEFENDANTS

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before October 30, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

No. 2024FC4

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Hannah M. Clark Chuhak & Tecson, PC (6338563) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)444-9300 I3242878

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/17/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on June 7, 2024 at the hour of 9:15 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 described real estate: THE WEST SEVENTY- ONE (71) FEET OF LOT NUMBER ONE (1) AND THE WEST SEVENTY-ONE (71) FEET OF THE NORTH TWENTY (20) FEET OF LOT NUMBER TWO (2), BLOCK NUMBER TWO (2) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF MOLINE KNOWN AS AND CALLED "MOLINE ON THE BLUFF", SITUATED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

PIN 17-05-204-010

Hannah M. Clark Chuhak & Tecson, PC (6338563) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)444-9300 I3242878

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1420 13th Ave Moline, IL 61265

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

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).

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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).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Stephen D Wilson, DECEASED. 24 PR 95 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent Letters of office were issued to Brandon D Lindley, 3004 Bridal Court, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Hannah M. Clark, Chuhak & Tecson, PC, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before October 30, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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.

Hannah M. Clark Chuhak & Tecson, PC (6338563) 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)444-9300 I3242878

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

April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

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 informati on: 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 14-24-00010. I3242917

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April 30, 2024 May 7, 14, 2024

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS REGIONS BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO UNION PLANTERS BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALBERT M LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ALBERT M. LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALBERT M LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, ROCK ISLAND ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION, CITY OF EAST MOLIN E, ALEDO HCO, LLC D/B/A ALEDO REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER, GAYLE MEREDITH, HAZEL BROWN, STELLA CLEMENTS, HUGH BRENNAN AND STEPHEN G. ANDICH, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ALBERT M. LEHNE AKA ALBERT MAURICE LEHNE, DECEASED, Defendants.

CASE NO. 23-FC-116

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3403 4TH ST. EAST MOLINE, IL 61244

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 20, 2024, the following described real estate, to-wit:

Lot Number Ninety-five (95) in MILLBROOK SECOND ADDITION to the City of East Moline, Illinois, situated in the County of Rock Island and State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 17-02-228-033

Commonly known as: 3403 4th St., East Moline, IL 61244 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 7, 2024, at 9:00 AM, in the public lobby area of the Rock Island County Jail, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $74,120.88.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Rock Island County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty -four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation b y the Court. 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 601 East William Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclos ure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interes t community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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.

Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Ryan M. Beavers (#6335549)

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

Attorneys at Law

P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525

Send Notice/Pleadings to:

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161)

Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys.com

Telephone: (217) 422-1719

Facsimile: (217) 422-1754

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