Whiteside-05-23-2023

REGIONAL CHAMPS

MarkHeller,CourtneyLynn (Spier)Merry,DeWayne Edward Aude, LindaBryan, Robert “Bob”M.Jackson,MarkA.Clarkson, KarenM.McLaughlin,CathrineShanafelt, Pages 4-5

TheMorrison Fillies softballteam celebrates aftera nine-inningbattle withthe Comets in theClass 1A NewmanRegionalinSterlingonSaturday. Storyonpage 11.

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Arians is FNB scholarship recipient

Congratulations to EllisonArians, who won the $500 scholarship from Farmers National Bank in Morrison this year Arians will be attending Illinois State University.She is pictured with Ange Erickson, FNB’s Assistant VP in Lending Services.

Morrison Area Community Foundationpresented United Way of Whiteside County L.I.F.E. (Literacy is (Fun)damental for Everyone)witha$1,000 grant. Pictured, from left, are MACF members Howard Mills, Andy Harridge, Cassi Schultz, Keri Olson of United Way, Danielle Mills and Katie Rider. MACF funds projects directly benefiting the Morrison community. For informationand how to apply for the fall grant fromSept. 1-30, go to www. qccommunityfoundation.org.

GardenClubPlantSaleasuccess

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Odell Public Library was busy Saturday, May 20, for the Morrison Garden Club’s annualplant sale. The club thanks allwho came by to support the sale, everyone who donated plants and garden items and volunteers for their work with setup, sales and cleaning Proceeds from the sale help with the club’s beautificationprojects throughout the community.

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Morrison Area Community Foundation awardedWHOA a$1,500 grant. Pictured, front row from left, are MACF members Andy Harridge, Danielle Mills, Cassi Schultz, Howard Mills andWHOA director Tawny Wiersema; second row, WHOA members Mackinzie Hamlink, Terry Klimstraleading Casein on Lacey, Shelley Segmund, Dan Eads leading Reid Weires on Skip, Kim Matje leadingEli Gramer on Winner, Kloee Snyderand KristyKruger leading Gillian West on Josie. Those interestedin volunteering (horse experience preferredbut notmandated) can contact Tawny Wiersema at 815-535-6208 or emailrideatwhoa@yahoo.com. MACF accepts grant applications fromnonprofit organizations impactingawide range of needs in thecommunity such as arts and culture,health, human services and community betterment.

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PLT Spelling Bee winner ready for Washington, D.C.

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ThePLT6-12CampusinProphetstownhasacontender forthetop spellerinthenationthisyear.After placingfirstattheLee,OgleandWhitesideCountyRegionalSpellingBee ChampionshipinMarchwiththeword “superlative,”eighthgraderAlex OttensofLyndonsecuredhisspotin the95thannualScrippsNationalSpellingBeeinWashington,D.C.

Alex,hisparentsAshleyandChad Ottensandhisgrandparentswillleave onThursday,May25,foraweeklong stayinthenation’scapital.Students andstaffwillgiveasend-offtoAlexon Wednesdaybeforeheembarksonthe journeyeasttocompeteagainst the nation’stopspellers.SpellingBee sponsorMrs.EmilyHigginswillleave onSaturdaytojointhefamilyand cheerAlexon.

WhileinD.C.,whichwillbehisfirst timethere,Alexwillbestayingatthe GaylordNationalResort&ConventionCenteralongwiththeother231 finalists.Thoughhe’llbespending manyhoursinpractice,healsohas a fewdestinationsinmindtovisit,such astheBuschGardensThemePark,the National MallandtheHolocaust Museum.Thefamilyalsowillmake a stopinGettysburgwhiledriving throughPennsylvania.

Alexalsowillbepracticingand memorizingwordswhileatthehotel inpreparationforthecompetition. SincewinningtheRegionalSpelling Bee,he’sbeenpracticingaminimum ofanhoureachnightwiththehelp andsupportofhisparents.He’sbeen participatingintheSpellingBeesince sixthgradesotogetthisfarisamonu-

mentalachievement.

Academically,Alexsaidhe’sgood at mathandwritingstories,andhe likescodingandcomputerscience, evencodingafewofhisownvideo games.HisfavoritesgamesareMinecraftandRiseofRain. He’salso involvedinQuizBowl,baseball,football,basketballandtrack,alongwith Confirmationforhischurch.

Mrs.HigginssaidAlexhasa“naturalability”andaknacktoseeand memorizewords.Sheenjoyshissense ofhumorandisproudtosupporthimin thisjourney.HigginsisthePLTspecial educationteacherforgrades6-12and helpedrestarttheSpellingBeeprogramafewyearsagoafterithadbeen onhiatussince2007,whenformersponsorLorraineMcAllisterretired.During

thewintermonths,thestudentsstudied andpracticedtogethereveryWednesdayinMrs.Higgins’classroombefore the annualcompetitioninFebruary.

She’shappy and proudofthePLT spellers’achievements,withtopfive placesintheregionalcompetitionthe past fewyears.DutchCradyplaced fourth,LaurenCoxplacedsecond,and Alexplaced fifthin2021andfirstthis year.“Westudyandtakeitseriously, andwehavecontenders,”Higgins said.“I’mexcitedbytheopportunity towatchAlexparticipateinD.C.and supporthimandhisfamilythrough thisexperience.”

TheBeeconsistsofsixrounds featuringspellings,definitionsand a combination ofboth. Alex isspeller No.65,witheachgrouphaving60 spellers.Thespellersgetonewordin thefirstroundandwilladvancetothe nextiftheygetitright.Thewords rangefromeasytodifficult,soit’s a matterofluckandskill.Thewinnerof theSpellingBeewill takehomeabout $60,000worthofcashandprizes.

Alexhopestomakeittothefinal roundwiththetop50spellers,who willeachwin$1,000.He’shumbledby hisexperienceandsaidhe’snotnervous,callingtheachievement“really cool.”AlexwillfirstcompeteonTuesday,May30 andifhesucceeds,he’ll advancetothenextrounds.Semifinals willcommenceMay31andthefinal roundwillbeJune1.

AfterreturningfromhisD.C.trip, Alexwillhaveacoupleofdaysoff beforeflyingtoYellowstoneNational ParkforPLT’seighthgrade trip, whichuntillastyearwasalways WashingtonD.C.Tolearnmoreabout ScrippsNationalSpellingBeeandthe contenders,visitspellingbee.com.

Area communities’ Memorial Day 2023 observances

Albany

Memorial Dayceremonywillbeat 11a.m.atLuskCemeteryonMonday, May29.TheHanson-KennedyPost willreadnamesduringtheceremony. Thepublicisinvitedtoattend.

Cordova

CordovaAmericanLegionPost 1033MemorialDayservicewillbe heldatthetownbridge/LegionLandingat12:30p.m.Monday,May29,to honorsailorslostatsea,followedbya traditionalceremonyat1p.m.atCordovaCemetery.

Erie

RevitalizeEriewillhostaMemorialDaybreakfastonMonday,May 29,from8:30to11a.m.atMargaret ParkintheErieTriangle.Stopbyfor breakfastburritos, juice boxesand

coffeeto-go,andgetfueledupforyour MemorialDayplans.American Legion Post 582’sannualMemorial DayParadewillstartat10a.m.The paraderoutewillgofromEighthAvenuetoAlbany Roadandendatthe ErieCemetery,whereaMemorial DayServicewillbeheldat11a.m.

Fenton

FentonUnitedMethodistChurch willholdits27thannualCommunity MemorialDayServiceonSunday, May28,at10:30a.m.attheFenton Cemetery.Family,friends,communitymembersandpastandpresent militarypersonnelareinvitedtocome andjoininthetribute,followedby brunchatthechurch.Thecemeteryis locatedatthecornerofWilmotand Blackroad.

Fulton FultonAmericanLegionPost402 willholdaceremonyonMonday, May29,atnoonatFulton’sVeterans MemorialPark,locatedonRoute84 and10thAvenuenexttoFultonDentalAssociates.

AconcertbySacredCallMinistries willbeat6p.m.atSpringValley ReformedChurch,10960SpringValleyRoad.Freewillofferingaccepted, withamealservedat4p.m.Ifitrains, activitieswillmoveindoors.

Lyndon ProphetstownAmericanLegion Post522willhostaMemorialDayserviceattheLyndonCemeterystarting at9a.m.Monday,May29.

Morrison

TheannualMemorial Day Parade

fromMainStreettoGroveHillCemeterywillstartat10:30a.m.Morrison’s AvenueofFlagsareondisplayfrom Route30toRoute78.

PortByron

AmericanLegion 421Coe-Lamb PostwillholdaMemorialDayceremonyat10 a.m.Monday,May29,at theWarMemorialonNorthMainand OakStreets.

Prophetstown

Prophetstown’sMemorialDayservicewillstartat10a.m.Monday, May29,withaparadebeginningat ThirdandWashingtonstreetsand endingatEclipseSquareVeterans MemorialPark.LocalScoutswillgive readingsandplaceflowers ThefeaturedspeakerisPastorNeilShoffner, whoisretiredfromtheU.S.Navy.

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Mrs Emily Higgins and Alex Ottens are pictured in her classroom at PLT 6-12 Campus on May 19 Alex will be competingin the Scripps National Spelling Beein Washington, D.C., next week.

OnFeb.21,2023,ShawMediapublishedapressreleasefromtheE.Jayne PearceFoundationcontainingstatements allegingahistoryofspousalandchild abuseinthePearcehousehold.

OnFeb.25,2023,KennethMaxPearce, formerhusbandofthelateE.Jayne Pearce,sentcorrespondencetoShaw Media throughhiscounselstatinghe “categoricallydeniesallegationsofspousalandchildabuse,”anddemanding a retraction.ShawMediawasnotableto verifythetruthofallegationsofspousal orchildabuseinthePearcehousehold basedonareviewofpublicrecords. Accordingly,onMarch7,2023,Shaw Mediaretractedthepressrelease,noting: “ShawMediahasnotbeenabletoverify anyallegationsofspousalorchildabuse, andweregrettheerror.”

PriortorunningtheMarch7,2023, retraction,ShawMediadidnotcontact theE.JaynePearceFoundationoranyof itsboardmembers.Followingpublication

oftheretraction,counselfortheFoundationprovidedShawMediaexcerptsfrom transcriptsofsworntestimonygivenby membersofthePearcefamilyduring opencourthearings.Thattestimony includesallegationsagainstKennethMax PearceofphysicalabuseagainstE.Jayne PearceandthePearcechildren.TheE. JaynePearceFoundationstandsbythe accuracyoftheallegationscontainedin itsinitialpressrelease,asreflectedinthe Pearcechildren’slitigationtestimony KennethMaxPearcedisputesanddenies theseallegationsofabuse.

ToremoveitselffromthePearcefamilydispute,ShawMediahasagreedto republisharevisedversionoftheE.Jayne PearceFoundation’spressrelease,which omitstheallegationsofspousalandchild abuse,butispublishedinconjunction withthisclarification.ShawMediasupportsallvictimsofdomesticabuseand thecharitablemissionoftheE.Jayne PearceFoundation.

E. Jayne Pearce Foundation to fund scholarships inWhiteside County

TheE. JaynePearceFoundation hasbeenestablishedtoprovidecollegeorvocational scholarshipsto youngmenandwomenliving in WhitesideCountywhoarefacing adversityandpossessJaynePearce’s traitsof integrity,strength andcourage.

Jaynestruggledwithautoimmune disease andwastherecipientof a doubleorgan transplantin1990.

E.JaynePearce,aprominent residentofErieandWhiteside County, passedawayin2008 Sheleftadirectivetoherchildrenandclosest friendsthatafterherdeathshe wantedafoundationestablished that wouldprovidewomenandchildren withresources that werelacking in WhitesideCounty.

Applicationsforscholarshipsand deadlinestoapplywillbeannounced later.

Inadditiontothefoundation, Jayne’sdirectiveincludedestablishmentofJayne’sHouse.Jayne’s

OBITUARIES

MARKHELLER

Born: June29,1973inSterling,IL

Died: May14,2023inDesPlaines,IL

MARKHELLER,49, ofDesPlaines,ILdied May14,2023athis home.

Agravesideservice will be heldat10:30 a.m.Tuesday,May 23, 2023atGrove HillCemeteryinMorrison,withKenRenkesofficiating. Therewillbenovisitation; the MorrisonChapeloftheBosma-Renkes FuneralHomeisincharge ofarrangements.A

COURTNEYLYNN(SPIER) MERRY

Born: March25,1983inClinton,Iowa

memorialhasbeenestablished. MarkwasbornJune29,1973inSterling,IL, toDannyL.andJoJ.(Birely)Heller.Hewas educatedintheMorrisongradeschoolsand wasa1991 graduateofMorrisonHighSchool. Hewentontograduatefrom NorthernIllinois UniversityinDeKalb,IL.Markenjoyedgolfing andwasanavidChicagoBearsandCubsFan. Survivorsincludehismother,JoHeller, ofMorrison;onesister, MichelleHellerof Morrison;severalauntsandunclesandmany friends.

Hewasprecededindeathbyhisfather, DannyL.Hellerandhis maternal andpaternal grandparents. Tosendonlinecondolencesgotowww. bosmarenkes.com

dollatnewlythemedBarbieDollrolloutsin localstores.

Housewilloperateasa501(c)(3)organizationtoprovideresourcesand serve asalocalhealingandhealth centerforwomenandchildrento overcomethephysicalandemotional traumacausedbydomesticviolence.

Jayne’sHousealsowilloffer womenandchildrenwithguidance onhowtoprotectthemselvesfrom a domesticabuserandprovideagatewaytoconnectwithadditional resources.

Itwaswell-knownthroughout EriethatJaynePearce’shouse was a safeplacetogoforemotionalor financialhelp. Sherecognizedthe hardshipsothersfacedandwasable tofind purpose in helping.

AlocationforJayne’sHousein WhitesideCountyistobedetermined and thefulllistofserviceswillbe announcedafteralocalneeds assessmentiscompletedbytheboard of directors.

Formoreinformation,pleasevisit jayneshouse.orgorcall309-373-7922.

OBITUARY

DEWAYNEEDWARD AUDE

Arrangementsentrusted to LawJones FuneralHome,Mt.Carroll,IL.

Courtney Lynn (Spier)Merry,40,of Silvis,IL,passedaway Monday,May15,2023 atherhome.Visitation washeldat10:00AM onSaturday,May20, 2023atZionLutheran Church,Princeton,Iowa.Amemorialservice followedat 11:00AM.Courtneywasinterred toeternalrestnexttoherfatherinSalem Cemetery, Princeton,Iowa.Gibson-Bode FuneralHome,PortByron,isassisting the familywith arrangements.Memorialsmay bemadeto the NationalAllianceforMental

Died: May15,2023inSilvis,Illinois Illness.

Courtneywasborn March25,1983in Clinton,IA,and waswelcomedhomeby herparentsTomandJan,alongwithher proudbigsister Heather.Her olderbrothers Brentand Bryan,who residedoutof state, remotelycheeredherarrival.

Courtneywasa precociouschild, with beautifullightblondhairandthickglasses that magnifiedherbrightblueeyes.Shewas withoutafilter, was arisk-taker,andhad questions galoreaboutEVERYTHING.She wasdressedindressesmadebyhermother with matchingdesignswornbyhersister.

Courtneygraduatedfrom RiverdaleHigh Schoolin2002.Sheplayedsoftballand volleyballalong withparticipatinginseveral plays.She helpedNurse AnnMcCarrell with ThanksgivingandChristmasbaskets.Asa teen herblondhairandstatureallowedher tobeaBarbieAmbassador,alivingbreathing

Asayounggirl growingup,sheloved spendingtimeinthe familypoolandhadno problemwrappingupin atoweland taking anapinthehotsummers.Herloveforthe waterandsundidnotdissipateasshegrew olderwhereshestilllovedthepooland enjoyedfishing.

Courtney hadtwochildren,Cura, age16 andHunter,age8.Shemadetheultimate sacrificeofallowing her childrento be raised byothersinlovingandstable homes.She enjoyed watchingherchildrenparticipatein theiractivitiesastheygrewandsheloved themdearly.Curaand Hunterwere the one brightlightinherlife.

Addictionandsubstanceabusetook Courtney,adaughter,sister,motherand wifeunexpectedly on Monday,May15,2023. Herfamilywishestheir prayershadbeen answered forher to behealthy andfreefrom addiction, butarecomfortedknowingthat shehasbeenhealedandmadewhole again. Mayherpassingbea remindertothosewith similarissuestoaddressthedarknessofaddictionandmentalillnessastheyaredeeply loved by many.

Courtneyissurvived byhermother, Janis Spier; children, Cura SpierandHunter Ferguson;siblingsHeather(Lupe) Salas, NewBraunfels,TX,Bryan(Sue)Spier,New Braunfels, TX andBrent(Jen)Spier,League City,TX;veryspecialfriendsJason(Amy) Fergusonalongwith manyother family and friends wholovedher.Courtneywasprecededindeathbyherfather,Thomas Richard Spier;grandparents,Marshall and Nona Nehring,RichardandBerniceSpier; Uncle, JimNehringandAunt NancyNehring.Share amemoryorcondolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

ROBERT“BOB”M. JACKSON

LindaE.Bryan, 77, of Morrison, passedon 5/14/2023.

Arrangementsentrusted to Bosma-Renkes FuneralHome,Morrison. Additionalinformation:www.bosmarenkes.com.

Robert“Bob”M.Jackson,88, of Clinton,IA, passedon Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Arrangementsentrusted to Bosma-Renkes FuneralHome, Fulton,IL. Additionalinformation:www.bosmarenkes.com.

LINDA BRYAN

DeWayne Edward Aude, 75, of Chadwick, IL, passedonMay11, 2023 at AllureNursing Home of Mt.Carroll,IL.

Additional information:lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

OBITUARIES

MARKA.CLARKSON

Born: September19,1955in Hanover,IL

Died: May19,2023inPeoria,IL

MARKA.CLARKSON, 67,ofFulton,IL,died Friday,May19,2023

atCarleMethodist HospitalinPeoria,IL. Cremationrites have beenaccorded.There willbe no funeralservice;amemorialvisitationwill be heldfrom 4:00–6:00P.M.Friday,May26, 2023atthe

FultonChapelofthe Bosma-RenkesFuneral Home.Amemorialhasbeenestablishedto theFultonAthleticBoosters.

MarkwasbornSeptember19,1955,in Hanover,IL,toMark W. andIdaH.(Kuhse) Clarkson.Hewaseducatedinthe Hanover GradeSchoolsandwasa1973graduateof HanoverHighSchool.OnAugust30,1980 he marriedCynthiaK.BuikemainHanover.Mark wasemployedby Drives, Inc.in Fulton,and later he workedforExelonNuclearPower

KARENM. MCLAUGHLIN

Born: February23,1948inThorold,Ontario, Canada

Died: May 20,2023in Cordova,IL

KarenM. McLaughlin,75,ofCordova,IL, diedSaturday, May 20,2023at herhome. Serviceswillbeheldat 10:00amFriday,May 26,2023atGibson –BodeFuneralHome, PortByron.Visitationwill be from4-7pmon Thursdayatthefuneralhome.Burialwill be intheCordovaCemetery.Memorialsmay bemadetotheUniversity ofIowa Holden ComprehensiveCancerCenter,IowaCity.

KarenwasbornFebruary23,1948,in Thorold,Ontario,Canada,thedaughterof ThomasandMary(Morris)Roblin.She marriedMorrisMcLaughlinonMay8,1971 inLouisiana.The couplesettledinCordova andKarenworkedasa beauticianforthefirst yearsoftheirmarriageuntilhaving children.

CATHRINESHANAFELT

Born: March3,1971

Died: May19,2023

Plantin Cordova,IL.He wasanavidsports fanandloveda good gameofcards, especially Euchre.Mark enjoyedbeing outdoors andtaking careofhisproperty.Hisgreatest joyinlifewasspendingtimewithhisfamily, especiallyhisgrandchildren.

Survivorsincludehis wife,Cynthia; two sons, MarkR.(Michelle)ClarksonofMarion, IAandEric A. (Nicole)ClarksonofFulton; three grandsons,ElijahClarkson,Kaneand ClaytonClarkson;threesisters,JaniceSteele ofElizabeth,IL,BonnieOlsenofFreeport,IL andKathy(Carl)WintersofScalesMound, IL;twobrothers,William(Joyce)Clarksonof Thomson,IL,Wayne “Butch”(Ann)Clarkson ofHanover,IL;twosisters-in-law,Lori(Steve) Colschenof Clinton,IAandLisa(Jeff)Witt ofFulton,IL;hismother andfather-in-law, Robertand ShirleyBuikema,andmany nieces andnephews.

He wasprecededindeath bytwo sisters, MarjorieSchultzand SandyHarkness;two brothers, DonaldandNorman Clarkson. Tosendonlinecondolencesgotowww. bosmarenkes.com

Onceherboyswere older,sheworkeda varietyofjobsincludingseasonalwork forGoldenHarvestSeed,custodialhelpat RiverdaleSchoolsandat VonMaurinMoline where shelovedbeingasalesassociatein thewomen’spetitedepartment.

Karenwasanexcellentcook andbaker andenjoyedteachingher granddaughter thoseskills.Inyearspastshelovedworking inhervegetableandflowergardens.In recentyearsshewasan avid reader and developedastrong bondwiththeCordova Libraryandit’sstaff. Shewas mostpassionate abouther4grandchildren.

Karenissurvivedbyherlovinghusband, Morris McLaughlin; sons,Eric(Shelley)McLaughlin,RapidsCity,IL,MichaelMcLaughlin (AmyGleisner),Chicago,IL;grandchildren, AdysenandNolan McLaughlin of RapidsCity, MilesandWillMcLaughlinof Chicago;and abrother,RandyRoblin,Beaumont,TX.She wasprecededindeathbyherparents;sister, MaryJaneSippola;andbrother,Thomas Roblin.Shareamemoryorcondolenceat www.gibsonbodefh.com

Shanafelt.

ResthaveCare&Rehabilitation, 408MapleAve.inMorrison,heldits annualMother’sDayTeaonMay11. About150attendedthepopularevent.

ResthavedietarymanagerTawnya Denning,alongwithafewofher kitchenstaff,madebeautifuldecadent dessertsfortheevent. Resthave employeeKrisMuurtookcareofthe decorations,alongwithhersister,Kim Straight,andmanyothervolunteers.

“Becausewesetupandteardown allinoneday,itisallhandsondeck,” said KarlaBurn,marketingdirector.

“Weareverythankfulforourhardworkingemployeesandvolunteers whomwecouldnothaveasuccessful eventwithout!”

Hatswereavailablefortheladies towearfortheirMother’sDayportraitsthatfeaturedabeautifulbackdrop.Apoem wasreadbyResthave Activity DirectorDawn Stuartand a songwassungbyemployee AlexandriaBullardtokickofftheevent.Tea wasservedandchinawasused.

“Itisawonderfultimeforthe ladiestogettogetherandcatchup andreminisce. ItisoneofResthave staff’sfavoriteevents”Burnsaid.

CathrineLynn

Shanafelt,ofClinton, IA,passed away peacefully underhospicecareatUniversity HospitalsinIowaCity onFriday,May19, 2023. Amemorial servicewillbeheldat10:00 a.m., Thursday, June1st,attheLawJonesFuneralHomein Thomson,IL.Visitationwillbefrom9:00 a.m.to10:00a.m.priortotheserviceatthe funeralhome.Inurnmentwillbeat a later dateinLowerYorkCemetery. Memorialsmay bemadetoHeartlandPetWelfare,orto Tyler

CathywasborninElgin,IL,March3,1971, daughterofTerryandGeri(Frank)Shanafelt. SheattendedThomsonschoolsandgraduatedfromThomsonHighSchool. Cathywasa stayathomemothertoherson,Tyler,who hasbeenherconstantcaregiveroverthe pastseveralyears.Asidefrombeinga stay at home mom,Cathyenjoyedhermanyfriends, TVShows,coloring,music,andabove all,her cats.

Cathywillbedearlymissedbyherson, TylerShanafelt;herfather,Terry(MerrieJo) Shanafelt;twosisters,Cindy(Kevin)Price andCasey (George)Cockerham;oneuncle, threeaunts,andnumerousnieces,nephews, andcousins.Cathywasprecededindeathby hermother,GeriShanafelt,andhermaternal andpaternalgrandparents.

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Posing fora photo in their Mother’s Day hats (back row from left) are Cynthia Ries, Lisa Stutzke and Della Frankand Resthave resident Virginia Donna(in front). Photosprovided byResthave Care&Rehabilitatio

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST– FULTON

2003: Council acts on plea to use electric scooters on city streets

60Years

May22,1963

TheClassof1963officersatFulton CommunityHighSchoolincludeMary Dornbush,president;PeterMitchell, vicepresident;Karen Anglese,secretary;andVickiDrury,treasurer.

Abig stepwastakentowardthe developmentofanindustrialparkjust southofFultonataspecialmeetingof theCityCouncil.Aresolutionwas adoptedprovidingforsubstantial improvementstotheChicagoand NorthWesternRailroadtractifpurchasedbyagroupofFultonbusinessmen.JosephChester,RichardKummerer andAlDenBesten,ownersof Drives,Inc.,inFulton,havebeen negotiatingwiththerailroadforpurchaseofthetractwithaviewtodevelopingitasasiteforindustrialplants.

50Years

May23,1973

InasuitfiledintheWhiteside CountyCircuitCourtinMorrison, JohnVanKampenisaskingfor$2,000 indamagesfromTerrySparbel, a member of theFultonpoliceforce, chargingSparbelarrestedhim“withoutanyprobablecause.”Thecomplaintstatesfurtherthatallcharges

againstVanKampenwerelaterdismissedbyacircuitjudge.

DavidSikkemawillbeordainedas aReformedChurchministerinaceremonyatTrinityReformedChurch in Fulton.AfteraspecialmeetingofrepresentativesbytheClassisofIllinois fortheexaminationofSikkemaas a seminarystudent,itwasannounced hehad“passedwithhighapproval.” SikkemagraduatedfromWestern TheologicalSeminary andwas awardedthedegreeofMasterofDivinity.Hewillbecomeassistantminister ofthePeaceReformedChurchinSt Paul,Minnesota.

40Years

May25,1983

Mrs.FranPerkins,ownerofthe MartinHotel, is makinganeffort to havethe129-yearoldstructureofficiallydesignatedasaNationalHistoricalMonument.Sheisworkingwiththe IllinoisHistoricalSocietyandother agenciesinseekingthedesignation.

AsaresultoftheFultonHighSchool boystrackteam’sfirst-placefinishin theThreeRiversConference,Fulton wontheconference’s All-Sportstrophy forthesecondtimeinthepastfour years Thetrophygoestotheconfer-

enceschoolthataccumulatesthemost pointsinthefinalstandingsofallconferencesports.Inthe1982-83school year,Fultonaccumulated57.5points, withfirst-placefinishesingolf,football, boysbasketballandboys track.

30Years

May19,1993

BrinkmanBuildingCenterwillbe havinganopen housetoshowoffthe new8,200-square-footbuildingthathas beenconstructedjustsouthoftheoriginallocation.Thebuildingislarge enoughtostockavarietyofmerchandisethat might beneededtomaintain, remodelor buildanytypeofstructure.

RiverBendschoolboardmembers spentagreatdealoftimestudyingcapitalimprovementsuggestionsforthe schoolsinthedistrict.Fromalistof morethan$70,000inpossibleimprovements,theboardapproved$20,000 for changesandselectedspecificones theydeemedmostnecessary.

20Years

May21,2003

AttherequestofRichardKummerer,ownerofRSCAutoSalesof Fulton,theCityCouncilactedupon hispleatoallowanewelectricscooter

tobeusedoncitystreets.Thecitywill formanewordinanceallowingtheuse ofscootersbutwith severalrestrictionsconcerningage ofdriversand wherethescooterscanbeused.

Thisspringstartedoutdrywithlittleprecipitation,causingtheMississippiRivertobeatnearrecordlows Thatallchangedwhenheavy downpoursinundatedsectionsoflowerWisconsinandthatwateriscomingtoFulton.Floodingisexpectedtobe minor butforecastscanchangeifheavyrain hitstheareaorareasfurthernorth.

10Years

May22,2013

TheFultonChamber ofCommerce heldaribbon-cuttingtocelebratethe long-awaitedopeningoftheSkilled CareUnitatHarborCrestHome.Myra Chadick,theadministrator,isthrilled tobeabletoofferthisservicetoFulton residents.Theyhave11unitslicensed forskilledtermcarepatients.

JakeOutzenexplainedtoCommanderBillBelcha hisplanstorestore Fulton’sdowntownmonumentaspart ofhisEagleScoutproject.Themonument, dedicatedin1927,honorslocal fallensoldiersfromtheCivilWar,Spanish-AmericanWarandWorldWarI.

By STEPHEND.HARRISON,M.D.

Itisawell-establishedfactthatdiabetesisamulti-organdiseaseattacker. Oneofthekeyorgansinvolvedarethe kidneys.Moreandmorepeopleare showingupfordialysisbecauseofthe progressionofdamagerelatedtodiabetes,andlikeanygoodtreatment,the goalisprevention.Keepinmindthatthe causeofthediseasehas manyfactors justasthetreatmentdoes.

Itisimportanttocontrolallofthe metabolicfactorsforthekidney,with specialattentiontohypertensionand diabetes.Yourmedicalproviderwill periodicallyrunakidney functiontest whenyouhavethesediseases.Also,in additiontobloodwork,whichteststhe BUNandcreatinine,yourdoctormay haveyourunaurinesampletoseehow muchproteincalledalbuminisbeing spilledbyyourkidneys.

Thisspillageofproteintendstoindicatepotentiallysignificantdisease. Therearethreeorfourbasiclevelsof

thespillageofproteinthatshowupon manytests.Yourdoctormaythencross referencethatnumberspilledinthe urinewith abloodtestthatmeasures thepercentageofyourglomerularfiltrationrate,alsoknownasGFR.Acategoryofmedicineknownasanaceinhibitortraditionallyhasbeenusedtoslow downtheprogressionofkidneydisease.

Thereisanewmedicineknownas Kerendia.Itworksonahormonethat helpstoslowdowntheproteinleakage andthedamagetothekidney.Inaddition,themedicinehelpstopreventsome heartattacksincludingdeathandhospitalizationforheartfailurethatisassociatedwithType2diabetes.

Ifyour doctordeterminesthismedicineisrightforyou,laboratorymonitoringwillneedtoincludepotassium,as thislevelcangohighmuchliketheace inhibitorreferredtoabove. Occasionally,sodiumwillbeaffectedandsometimesthebloodpressurewilldrop.Your medicalprovidermaydiscussthistreatmentoptionwithyouandmonitor accordingly.

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POLICEREPORTS

Morrisonpolice

Citations

May13

SydneeBrowning, 20, Sterling, failure toreducespeed to avoidanaccident

May 17

KalEngelkens,36,Milledgeville, speeding

Matthew Sowers, 49,Dixon,speeding LindaObrien, 73,Morrison,speeding

Fultonpolice

May 14

Aric W. McConnell of Polo wascited for failure toreducespeed to avoidan accident.He was releasedwitha promise to comply.

NEWSBRIEF

May15

Devon J. Sparlin of Clinton,Iowa, was cited fordisobeyingastopsignand drivingwhilelicenseis suspendedinthe 1700block of 14th Street.He was releasedwithanotice to appear.

May 17

Sara S. Stell of Maquoketa,Iowa, was cited foroperatingamotor vehiclewhen registrationis suspendedinthe400 block of 14th Avenue.She was released withanotice toappear.

Thepublicisremindedtheseare charges.Allpeoplearepresumedinnocent untilprovedguiltyinacourtoflaw.

WHITESIDE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Warrantydeeds

Betty Jean Kirchner to PaulE. Skorzewski, 1409 W. 21st St., Sterling, $125,000.

Nathan E. Dykema to Skyler T. Everhart and Kalli L. Fisher, 1223 15th Ave., Fulton, $96,000.

EvelynR.Mohr to ColleenA.McNinney, 114 Fifth St., Fulton, $225,000. HenryE. andMaryS. Borntreger to OmerA.andEsther T. Miller, 9788 Union Grove Road,Morrison,$260,000.

Todd FroeterEstateand Kevin,Craig, Chrisand Kory Froeter to BrianandHeidi Totey, 404 Fourth Ave., Sterling, $147,800.

Scott Wallingford to JacobCrabbe Bier, 204E.Miller Road, Sterling, $161,000.

Thomas E.andSherrieMosser to DavidA. Tee,603 Fourth Ave., Rock Falls,$59,500.

Rickie WoodsonandBillyL. Woodson Estate to Chad E.and Rebecka D. Brinkmann,908 West Ave. Sterling, $55,000.

Marcia L. Simmons to Jacob Madigan, 1715 17th Ave., Sterling,$150,000.

Lori J. Mays Real EstateHoldings Trust to Ottosen Trust,Joel D. Ottosen, trustee, one parcelinUnion Grove Township, $0.

GuntherGassner to Renee Rodriguez and Genevieve Gassner, 1203 Long Court, Sterling, $157,000.

Janet E.Becker to Amara Jael Chavez,1107E. Fourth St., Sterling, $10,000.

William J. Conner to TaylerMackenzie Birkettand Jarek Leonhardt, 503 S. Main St.,Albany, $87,700.

Roger P. andLisa JoCarlson to PaulE. and AshleyN. Scott, 1407 10th Ave.,

Rock Falls,$61,500.

Kenneth Lehman to KaitlynnCrawford Lawson, 1206 Harvey Drive, Sterling, $94,000.

Quitclaimdeeds

LindaDunphy to IsaiahArmando Ramirez, 1005 Griswold Ave., Sterling, $0.

Laura A. Walls,now Garza, to BrentG. Walls,609Galt Ave., Rock Falls,$0.

Trusteesdeeds

Edwin and DebraBielema Family Trust to Craig Murray, 1207 10th Ave., Fulton, $130,000.

Lauts Family Trust, David S. Lauts, trustee, toEdward R. Habben, one parcel on West Science Ridge Road, Sterling, $840,000

JamesB.andShirley Dewey Family Trust, FrancesShirley Dewey, trustee, to Scott Wallingford, 204E.Miller Road, Sterling,$132,500.

Ottosen Trust,Joel D. Ottosen, trustee, to Justin Daniel andErin Morris, 13801 Lister Road,Morrison, $150,000.

Land Trust44190500, First MidWealth ManagementCo., trustee, to Nicholas T. andCourtnieL.Griffin, 1406 E.18th St., Sterling,$75,000.

Deeds

PhilipMatthew Parks, sales officer, to 309 Homes LLC, 28931 Bell Road, Rock Falls, $94,141.

Pennymac Loan Services to Amanda Conklen, 1506 17th Ave., Sterling, $72,123.

Source:WhitesideCounty Recorder’s Office

Whiteside sheriff reminds drivers to ‘Click It or Ticket’

TheWhitesideCountySheriff’sOffice announceditissteppingupenforcement fortheMemorial Day“ClickItor Ticket”campaignthatrunsMay19-30 and remindsmotorists to buckleup for safety.

“ClickItor Ticket”leverageseducationandenforcement to save lives.

“Seat beltshave proven to be lifesavinginthe event of acrash,” SheriffJohn F. Booker said.“Unfortunately,manystilldon’tbuckleup. Worse yet,not wearingaseat beltisa habitthatcanbe passedon to younger generationswho followthe example

COLLEGENEWS

JoshuaWheelernamed to SNHU President’s List

MANCHESTER,NH–JoshuaWheeler of Eriehasbeennamed to Southern NewHampshireUniversity’s Winter 2023 President’s List. Thewinter terms runfromJanuary to May.

Full-timeundergraduatestudents who have earnedaminimumgrade-point average of 3.700andabove forthe reporting termarenamed to the President’s List.

Full-timestatusisachieved by earning12 credits over each 16-week termor paired 8-week termsgroupedin fall,winter/ springand summer.

Central College recognizes local graduates

PELLA,IA–CentralCollege recognized 222 graduatesduringCommencement 2023 onMay13inthe P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium.

Mattie Francis of Port Byron earneda bachelor’s degree summacumlaude majoringinEnglish. Francisisone of 24 CentralCollegestudentsintheClass of

set by theirelders.”

Memorial Day weekendmarksthe unofficialstart of summer, apopular time fortraveling to visit familyand friends.Whether youaretraveling downtheblockoracrossthe country, make sure youbuckleup everytime. Wearingaseat beltcan reducetherisk of fatalinjury by 45%. Seat belts save lives everyday, butthey’re only effectiveifthey’re used.

WhileIllinoishasa 93%seat beltuse compliance rate,unbeltedoccupants stillaccount formorethanhalf of those killedinmotor vehiclecrashes. The simpleclick of aseat belt could save thousands of lives each year.

2023 to graduate withAlphaAlpha Alphahonors.

MeganMuur of Morrison earneda bachelor’s degreemajoringin communicationstudies.

Sarah Norman ondean’s list at Olivet Nazarene

BOURBONNAIS– Sara Norman of Fulton wasnamed to thedean’s list at OlivetNazareneUniversityduringthe spring 2023 semester.

To qualify forinclusiononthedean’s list,astudentmusthave beenenrolled asafull-timeundergraduate student andmusthave attainedasemester grade-point average of 3.50orhigher ona 4.00 gradingscale.

Erin Sanders graduates from University of Illinois

SPRINGFIELD–1,178students earned degreesfromtheUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldonMay13.

ErinM. Sanders of Morrison earnedan MAineducation.

Active/Reserve Military, Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Luncheon in Rapids City

Jr

the sixth annual Active/Reserve Military, Veterans andFirst Responders Appreciation Luncheon in Rapids City. Mire and the board started the luncheons during his first year in office to honor the service of community members. ABOVE: Navy veteran andformer trustee Don Clark and Rapids City trustee Carolyn Fowler smile for the camera after the appreciation luncheon at the Rapids City Community Center Fowler said catererSmokin’ ButtBBQ did a “fabulous job” with a meal of pork sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad and desserts.

NEWSBRIEFS

Illinois Elks free children’s podiatry clinicis June 22

IllinoisElksChildren’s CareCorporation in cooperationwithNorthwestDistrict Elks Lodgeswillsponsorafreechildren’s podiatryassessmentclinic Thursday, June 22, at Morrison FamilyCareClinic, located at 303N.Jackson St.,Morrison. Dr. David Yeagerwillbetheclinicianin charge.

Theclinicstartsat 8a.m.andis by

appointmentonly. To makeanappointmentcalltheIllinoisElksChildren’s Care officeat 1-800-272-0074betweenthe hours of 9a.m.and4p.m.Monday through Friday. Therearenocharges for anyservices at thisclinic.

Nomedical referralisnecessary forthe clinicbutphysiciansare welcome to refer patients to theclinic foraspecific reason orsecondopinion. Schoolnursesare welcome toreferchildrenand families

to theclinic.

Lifeguardcertification class offeredin Prophetstown

The Prophetstown ParkDistrictwillbe holdingalifeguard certificationclassthe first week of June.Itisopen to anyone 15andolder.

Ifinterested,pleasecall 537-2093or emailptownpark@gmail.comwith your nameandphonenumber.

Parking restrictions for Main St. in Morrisonthis week

By order of policeChief Pedro Valladares, temporary parking restrictionswillbein effectonMain Street,fromClinton to Orangestreets,on Wednesday, May 24, through Friday, May 26, forstreet cleaning.Duringthistime,no overnight parkingwillbeallowed. Formoreinformationorquestions, contacttheMorrison Police Department at 815-772-7569.

PhotosbySarahFordforShawMedia

LEFT: Rapids City trustee Greg Rankin (left) dines with first responders of the Rapids City Fire Protection District onMay 17 in theRapids City Community Center Village Clerk Missy Housenga deliveredmeals to local veteranswho couldn’t attend in person ABOVE LEFT: Sandra and Claude Lohse, anAir Force veteran, chat with Village President Harold Mire

during

The Edge Eatery and Drinkatorium also donated to the event.

CLASS1ANEWMANREGIONAL:MORRISON1,NEWMAN0

Folkers’ walk-off homer, Duncan shutoutlift Morrison over Newman for regional title

By DANWUSSOW dwussow@shawmedia.com

STERLING–Justwhenitseemed likethefirstrunwasabouttoscore,an acepitchercamethroughwithastrikeoutoraninfielderoroutfieldermade a clutchplay tokeep the gamescoreless.

That’showSaturdaymorning’s Class1ANewmanRegionalchampionship betweentheNewman Cometsand MorrisonFilliesplayedoutforeight innings.

FilliessophomoreBellaDuncan andCometsjuniorAdyWaldschmidt bothbroughttheir“A”gamesinthe circle forthewin-or-go-homematchup.

Ultimately,aMarissaFolkersleadoffhomerunin thebottomoftheninth inningwasthedaggerasMorrison walkedoffwitha1-0winandthe regionaltitleonthesoloshottoright field.

“IknewIhadtogetitinsomewhere andjusthitithardandIhadconfidenceinmyself.Ijust swunghardand thereitwas,”Folkerssaid.“Right awaywhenithitthebat,Ihadthatfeeling,Iwaslike,‘Thatone’s gone.’Itfelt sogoodhearingmyteammatesscreamingforme,andI’mjustsogladwe won.”

“Iknew it was gonerightoffthe bat,”Duncansaid.“AndIcouldnotbe moreproudofher.”

Bothdefensesmadestrongopening statements.Duncaninducedagroundoutfromthefirstbattershefaced,then struckouttwomoreafterconceding a walkinthetopofthefirst.Waldschmidtwent 1-2-3inthebottomofthe inningwiththehelpofjuniorJess Johns’ doubleplay onaflyoutandtag atthird.

Duncanstruckoutthesideinthe topofthesecond,andWaldschmidt threwtwoflyoutsandagroundout arounda Folkerswalkinthebottomof theinning.Newmanfreshmanshortstop LucyOettingmade thefirstofher threehighlightplaysinthefieldforthe firstout,haulinginanover-the-shouldercatchinshallowcenterfield.

TheComets(12-10) threatenedto scoreinthetopofthethirdafterjunior AddisonFosterdrewaleadoffwalk andstolesecondwithnooutswhile freshmanBrenleighCookwasupto bat.ButDuncanhadotherplans.The sophomorestruck outCook andjunior Madison Duhonbacktoback,then caughtaWaldschmidtpopflyforthe thirdout.

Morrison(18-9) gotrunnerson first andsecondinthebottomofthethird

aftersophomoreKayleePruisblooped aone-outsingletorightfieldandDuncan drewawalk.ButWaldschmidtand theComets’defensemadeastandof theirown.JuniorJordanEadsflewout toleftfield,thenWaldschmidtstruck outseniorBayLeighBrewerforthe third out.

In thebottomofthe fourth, Folkers drewawalkafterconsecutiveWaldschmidtstrikeouts.Shestolesecond whilefreshmanBella Scachettewasup tobat,butOettingmadeanothernice playonalow, hard-hitball toshortand whippedathrowtojuniorSamAckmanatfirstinthenickoftimeforthe third out.

Newman’sbestchancetoscore cameinthetopofthesixthwhenithad runnersonsecondandthird.Waldschmidtgotthingsgoingwithaleadoff doubletoleftfield,thenOettingwalked withtwoouts and stolesecondwhile sophomoreAmiyaRodriguezwasup to bat.ButDuncankepthercomposure, strikingoutRodrigueztoavertthe dangerand keep theComets scoreless.

“Thatwasaveryimportantinning forusbecauseifthatrunscored,we wouldn’tstillbeplayingrightnow,” Folkers said.

Inthetopoftheseventh,Duncan struckoutthreearoundawalkto Cook,thenWaldschmidtwent1-2-3in

thebottomoftheinning.Oetting made aspectacularplayinshallowleftfield forthefirstout,turningtoherleftand backhandingalow groundballand thenspinningaround andfiringitover to Ackman at first.

Duncanwent1-2-3inthetopofthe eighth, thenstruck outthreearound a walktoRodriguezinthetopofthe ninth.

FilliesfreshmanAllieAnderson nearlywalked it offinthebottomofthe eighthwithwhatwouldhavebeen a two-out,two-rundouble,butthefly balllandedinchesoutside oftheright-

fieldlineandwasruledafoulballafter amomentofdeliberation.

Folkersfinishedwithtwowalksin additiontothedecisivesolo homerun.

Duncanpitchedatwo-hit shutoutin acompletegame,strikingout19with six walks.

“Myriseballreallywasmybest pitch that Ithrewtoday,” Duncansaid. Waldschmidtalsothrewacomplete game,allowingonerunonthreehits, striking outseven withfour walks.

MorrisonwillplayWestCentralin thesectionalsemifinalsatSt.Bede at 5 p.m.Wednesday.

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Morrison’s Marissa Folkers is allsmiles after she hits a walk-off home runin the bottom ofthe ninthinningagainst the Comets in the Class 1A Newman Regional onSaturday Morrison took theregional titlewitha 1-0win.

HIGH SCHOOLSPORTS ROUNDUP

Softball

Riverdale3,Erie-Prophetstown1:The Panthers sawtheir seasonendwith a losstotheRamsina2AProphetstown Regionalsemifinal.

Morrison 8,Henry-Senachwine2: Morrisonscoredsixrunsinthesecond inningtotakecontrolinawinover Henry-SenachwineinaClass1ANewman RegionalsemifinalWednesdayin Sterling.

KiyahWolberwas3for4withthree RBIs,andAllieAndersonwas2for 3 withathree-run homerunfortheFillies(17-9).BellaDuncanand BayLeigh Brewereachaddedapairofsingles.

Duncanwasdealinginthecirclefor Morrison,allowingtworunsandfour hitsinacompletegame,with16strikeoutsandfourwalks.

East Dubuque11,Fulton9: TheSteamerssufferedatoughlossinthe1A StocktonRegionalsemifinalsasthe Warriorsscoredfiverunsinthe topof theseventhtorallyforthevictory.

AnnakaHacketthomered,scored twiceanddroveinthreerunsforFulton,which tooka4-0 leadinthefirst inning,thenled8-6headingintothe seventh.AddisonHartmanaddedtwo singlesandtwoRBIs,andKiraWilson alsodroveinarunfortheSteamers. MadyLuskeyhadasingleandadouble,ResseGermannaddedapairofsingles,andBrooklynBrennandoubled

andscoredtwice.

OnlysixoftherunsHartman allowedin6⅓ inningswereearned. Shestruckouteightandwalkedseven. Brennangotthelasttwoouts,includingastrikeout.

RMS qualifies 24 for state track meet

By JUSTINZIGLER PhysicalEducation,RiverdaleMiddleSchool

TheRiverdaleMiddleSchooltrack teamtraveledtoOriononMay13and competedintheIESAClass3sectionalinhopesofqualifyingforthe statetrackmeetinEastPeoria.With 14teams atthesectional,Riverdale wasabletoqualify24 athletesfor state by eitherachievingthestate qualifyingstandardorgettingfirstin theevent.

Unfortunately,noteveryathlete wasabletoqualifyforstate.Theydid helpRiverdalebyscoringeverypoint theypossiblycouldasallfourteams wontitles,withtheeighthgradeboys’ titlecomingindramaticfashion.The eighthgradeboysteamwasupbyone pointoverRockFallsgoingintothe lastevent,the4x400relay.RockFalls wasseededfirstintheevent,while Riverdalehadthesecond-besttime. Riverdaleneededtowinthelastevent totakethesectionalchampionship, whichRiverdaledidwitha3:54.08., beatingRockFalls’timeof3:54.11.

Congratulationstothe24athletes whoqualifiedforthestatemeet.

Seventhgradeboys

ColtonClark-200-meterdash,400, 4x100relay,4x400relay

NateSupan-800,1,600,4x400relay

CooperDesseyn-4x100relay,long jump

DexterAllison-4x100relay

LucasDunbar-4x100relay,4x400 relay,longjump

RileyTroutwine-4x400relay

Eighthgradeboys

EthanSwift-110hurdles,4x200 relay,4x400relay

AbramKrier-4x200relay,4x400 relay

CamdenHartman-4x200relay, 4x400relay,longjump

JacksonTegeler-4x200relay, 4x400relay

JacksonFritch-shotput

Seventhgradegirls

AvaGaulrapp-400,1,600,4x400 relay

EmmeDeBlaey-4x400relay

AvaMunsonMartel-4x400relay

KayleeOverton-4x400relay

BrooklynPeterson-shotput

Eighthgradegirls

JillianMurray-1,600,4x400relay

CayleighHungate-4x200relay, 4x400relay

IslaBaldwin-4x200relay

ChanningDeLaRosa-4x200relay

PreslieWillemkens-4x200relay, 4x400relay

AveryBeeler-4x400relay

AmarahColeman-discus

DevanReickard-longjump

Baseball

Fulton4,Polo1: TheSteamersled2-1 afterthefirstinning,thentackedon insurancerunsinthethirdandfifthto toptheMarcosina1AForreston

Regionalsemifinal.

QJMangelsenandBraedenBrennaneachhadtwohits.MangelsendoubledanddroveinarunforFulton. RyanEadsandAJBoardmaneachhad ahit,arunandanRBI,andPayton Curleydoubledandscored.Ethan Pricesingled,andConnerSheridan addedarunfortheSteamers.

Dom Kramer allowedjustonerun andtwohitsinacompletegame,strikingout12andwalkingfive.

Class1AForrestonRegional

Fulton11, Forreston3: TheSteamers gottheedgewithafour-runfirstinning, thenpulledaway fromtheCardinals withasix-runfifthintheClass1A regionalfinalwin.

AJBoardman,EthanPriceandQJ Mangelsenhadtwohitseachtolead Fulton.BoardmanandPricebothhad twoRBIs.BoardmanandMangelsen bothhitatriple.

ReedOwen pitchedsixinningsfor theSteamers,allowingthreeunearned runsonfourhits,strikingoutfivewith fivewalks.JamesCrimminspitched oneinningofscoreless,hitlessrelief, strikingoutonewithonewalk.

Class1ACometsRegional

Newman10,Morrison0: TheComets toppedMorrisoninfiveinningsto advancetothesectional.

AmericanCancerSociety Relay ForLifeofSauk Valley Saturday, June3,2023at6:00–9:00 p.m. WestwoodSportsComplex,Building3,Sterling OpentothepublictoviewLuminaria by recipientsorpurchasers.

The

willtake placelive at 8:00 p.m.inBuilding3.

Youmaypaytributeto: CancerSurvivors, LovedOnesBattlingCancer,LovedOnesLost Thenamesof allthosehonoredwillbe read aloud,andwillbescrolledon websiteof www.relayforlife.org/saukvalleyilafterthe event.

To honor yourlovedonestouched by cancer,please filloutthis form.Pleaseprint clearly.

Address(street,city)_______________________________________________________

A$10donationis requested foreachluminariaordered.Pleasemake yourcheckpayabletothe AmericanCancerSocietyRFLofSauk Valleyandmailitwiththis form postmarkednolaterthen Saturday, May27th to:

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LUMINARIACEREMONY

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Fulton first baseman Kole Schipperwaits fora throw for an outagainst Forreston during the regional championshipgame Saturday, May 20 The Steamers won thegame 11-3 to advance to the PearlCity Sectional.

Groundbreaking ceremony for new kindergarten wing at Riverdale Friday

RiverdaleCommunityUnitSchool District100willhostagroundbreakingceremonyfortheconstructionofa newkindergartenwingattheelementaryschoolat9a.m.Friday,May26.

Riverdalehascommittedfederal grantsanddistrictfundstotheproject inanefforttodevelopmore21stcenturylearningspacesandsaferenvironments.

Theconstructionofthenewkindergartenwingalsowillincludetherenovationof15classroomsingrades3-5, aswellastheelementaryschool libraryandthecreationofsmallgroup studyspaces.Constructionwillbegin theweekofMay29,withcompletion scheduledforAugust2024.

“I’mexcitedtobesharingthisexperiencewithourstudents,staffandthe community,”SuperintendentJosh Templesaid.“It’sbeendecadessince ourdistrict has takenonaprojectof thissize.I’mproudoftheRiverdale BoardofEducationforcommittingto thisprocessand I’mlookingforward tosharingitwithourstudentsatthe startofthe24-25schoolyear.

“Ihopethisprojectissomething thatourcommunitycanbeproudof,” hecontinued.“It’soneofthemany stepsthatourdistricthastakento ensurethestabilityofourlocalschools andthelongtraditionofqualityeducationintheRiverdaleSchoolDistrict.”

Area middle schoolers bring homemedals at IESA state meet

Athletesfromtheareamadequite a haulattheIESAClass1Aand2Astate trackandfieldmeetinEastPeoria.

Erie’sCarsonEyrichwonamedalin the2Aseventhgradepolevault(8-6).

Otherseventhgradeboysmedalists wereProphetstown-Lyndon-Tampico’s JohnHollandinthe2Ashotput(3rd, 38-6.5)anddiscus(5th,108-3);Erie’sElijahFranzeninthe2Alongjump(4th,

17-1.25)and400meters(8th,59.91seconds);Erie’s JacksonTegelerinthe2A polevault(4th,8-0);Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico’srelayteamofAceWetzell,LoganMcIntire,MasonMinssen andHollandinthe2A4x100(5th,54.48); andErie’srelayteamofMasonVoeltz, NoahBerk, CalebBrownandFranzen inthe2A4x200(6th,1:51.23).

TheFultongirlswonamedalinthe

2Aseventhgrade4x400(4:25.52)withthe teamofWrennCoffey,KerbyGermann, Chloe WilkinandBreleighHayton. Otherseventhgradegirlsmedalists wereErie’sAydenGraweinthe2Apole vault(6th,6-9);Erie’sKelsiPackerinthe 2Alongjump(6th,15-0.5);FultonRiver Bend’sWilkininthe2A100hurdles(7th, 18.07);FultonRiverBend’sHaytonin the2A400(8th,1:05.46);andFultonRiver

Bend’sCoffeyinthe2Adiscus(8th,72-0).

Eighthgradeboysmedalistswere Erie’sBradyen Morrellinthe2Apole vault(3rd,9-3)andErie’sNathanPunke inthe2Apolevault(8th,8-6).

EighthgradegirlswhoearnedmedalswereErie’sSarahLinkinthe2A800 (3rd,2:27.81)andlongjump (8th,15-1) andErie’sLexiKappleinthe2Apole vault(3rd,7-9).

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GOSTEAMERS ANDKNIGHTS!

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Fultonshortstop Braeden Brennan dives to tag out Forreston’s Owen Greenfield before he can get back to second base after Brennan caughta line drive for an out during the 1A ForrestonRegionalchampionshipgameSaturday, May 20 The Steamers won the game 11-3 and will playDakotaonMay 24 at the Pearl City Sectional.

CHURCHLISTINGS

ALBANY

AlbanyUnitedMethodistChurch

502N.1stAvenue,309-887-4781

PastorToniLucas

FaithCenterChurch

5113rdAve.North,Albany

SeniorPastorRayGimenez

PastorArlenVanZee

ChurchPhone:563-212-4032

St.PatrickCatholicChurch

Albany,Illinois

Fr.MatthewCamainoi,ParochialVicar

CORDOVA

CordovaBaptist

602ThirdAve.South,Cordova

PastorCarmenJordan 309-654-2501-www.cordovafbc.com

EASTMOLINE

SycamoreBaptistChurch

5323180thStreetNorth,EastMoline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com

WildwoodBaptistChurch

18717HubbardRoad,EastMoline

309-496-9397 office@wildwoodchurch.com

PastorsBrianSmith,AndrewRobinson, AndyThomastonandMattWinquist

ZionLutheranChurch

17628HubbardRoad,EastMoline

Rev.GaryA.Wright-309-496-3592

ERIE

ErieBaptistChurch

8thAve.and11thStreet,Erie CallRonKimballforinfo:309-230-3584

ErieChristianChurch

7156thAve.,Erie,309-659-2561

Minister:NathanBright

YouthMinister:AaronSweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com

ErieEvangelicalFreeChurch

140916thAve.,Erie,309-659-7125

Website:erieefree.org

PastorRonEckberg

PastorJonathanEckberg

ErieUnitedMethodistChurch

8118thStreet,Erie

PastorTiffanyGarcea-309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

NewtonZionReformedChurch

10465FrogPondRoad,Erie

PastorShannonParrish-309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

St.AmbroseCatholicChurch

Cornerof5thandMain

FatherDavidReese RectoryPhone:815-537-2077 ChurchPhone:309-659-2781

FENTON

FentonUnitedMethodistChurch

10019MainStreet,Fenton

PastorPeterKicheonAhn-224-580-5074 pastor.kitcheon@gmail.com

FULTON

BethelChristianReformedChurch

12083rdAvenue,Fulton,815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com

PastorDanJongsma

FirstReformedChurch

51015thAvenue,Fulton,815-589-2203

PastorCharlesHuckaby

FultonPresbyterianChurch

311N.9thSt.,Fulton,815-589-3580

PastorRev.CatherineMartin www.fultonpreschurch.org email:fultonpres@mchsi.com.

GardenPlainPresbyterianChurch

14915SandsRoad,Fulton

GatewayFaithFellowshipChurch

70111thAvenue,Fulton,815-589-4283

PastorWayneWiersema

ImmaculateConceptionChurch

70312thAvenue,Fulton,815-589-3542

FatherMatthewCamaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com

NewtonZionReformedChurch

815-772-4029-Morrison,IL RockRiverLumber&Grain

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CrossViewChurch

70314thAve.,Fulton,815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com

SpringValleyReformedChurch

10960SpringValleyRoad,Fulton 815-772-3554

FirstChristianReformedChurch

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HillsdaleUnitedMethodistChurch

124ButzerSt.,Hillsdale Church309-658-2340

PastorMelvaEngland

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CalvaryEvangelical CongregationalChurch

Rev.EugeneBaker,Pastor 815-948-2181or309-507-3283

HooppoleZionMethodistChurch

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DominionChristianFellowshipCenter 1044thSt.W.,Lyndon,815-590-6971 Rev.BarbiE.MomoluSr.

TrinityBaptistChurch

4036thAveNorth,Lyndon PastorAlanJahn-563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

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BethesdaEvangelical LutheranChurch

301W.SouthSt.,Morrison PastorTammyAnderson 815-414-1758-Office:772-4896

BrethrenInChristChurch

207E.KnoxStreet,Morrison

PastorCraigSipes-815-772-4871 SundayWorshipat10a.m.

ChurchOfSt.AnneEpiscopal 401NCherrySt.,Morrison,815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org

CrossroadsCommunityChurch

201W.Market,Morrison

PastorJonEastlick-815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com

EbenezerReformedChurch

309E.ParkSt.,Morrison

PastorJ.T.Bean 815-772-2472-www.ercmorrison.com

EmmanuelChurch

202E.MorrisSt.,Morrison,815-772-3890 www.ecmorrison.com

Rev.LukeSchouten,SeniorPastor RichCriss,MinistryCoordinator

FirstBaptistChurch 406E.MapleAve.Morrison PastorRoyBrown,II-Phone815-772-2696

FirstPresbyterianChurch

Rev.MichaelSelburg-815-772-3510 100EastLincolnway,Morrison FacebookliveservicesSundays10:15a.m. YouTubeChannel:FirstPresbyterianChurch firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org

KingdomLifeCommunityChurch 11429WardRoad,Morrison,815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global PastorStephenHarmon

MorrisonChristianChurch 201S.Genesee,Morrison LarryKidwell,Minister-970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com GoogleYouTubeLarryKidwellforsermons.

MorrisonUnitedMethodistChurch

200W.Lincolnway,Morrison PastorSun-AhKang-815-772-4030

St.Mary’sCatholicChurch Rev.SlawomirZimodro 13320GardenPlainRoad,Morrison 815-772-3095

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St.Peter’sLutheranChurch

601N.JacksonSt.,Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com

PastorAnthonyAppel

MorrisonChristian ReformedChurch www.morrisoncrc.org 815-772-4657

300W.SouthSt.

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PORTBYRON

BethelBaptist

27308108thAve.N.,PortByron ChurchPhone:309-523-3352

PastorJoshMatthews

ChurchoftheCross

UnitedMethodistChurch

22621IL2and92,PortByron

PastorMarkGraham ParishOffice:309-523-2201

CountrysideChristianChurch

3817230thSt.N.,PortByron

PastorSteveAllison ChurchPhone:309-523-2834

FairfieldUnited MethodistChurch

235thSt.at115thAve.North,PortByron PastorLarryMisfeldt-309-523-3767

MessiahLutheranChurch

30211thSt.,PortByron-309-523-2421

PastorDavidEfflandt

PeaceLutheranChurchELCA

20828FriedensRoad,PortByron InterimPastor:NancyJaster www.peacelutheranil.org-309-523-2295

PortByronFirstUnited MethodistChurch

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JimCrozier,Pastor

BeckyButterfieldYouthandFamilyLifePastor

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AdventChristianChurch

200ElmSt.,Prophetstown 815-537-5646-ptownac.org

FirstLutheranChurch

PastorChelseyWeech Office:815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org

LeonUnitedMethodistChurch

17173LomaxRoad,Prophetstown

PastorKicheonPeterAhn-224-580-5074 pastor.kicheon@gmail.com

Prophetstown

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200W.2ndSt.,Prophetstown

PastorJoeyGarcea-815-537-2496

RiverChurch

218E.3rdSt.,Prophetstown 815-876-6226-www.riverchurchag.com

St.CatherineCatholicChurch ofProphetstown 815-537-2077

RAPIDSCITY

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105BentonSt.,Tampico

Fr.RichardM.Russo,Pastor Phone815-438-5425

TampicoBaptistChurch

209W.3rdSt.,Tampico

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Spring Valley Reformed Church to host Memorial Day kickoff concert

SpringValleyReformedChurch, 10960SpringValleyRoad,Fulton,welcomesSacredCallMinistriestotheir outdoorstageforaMemorialDaykickoffconcertat6p.m.Monday,May29.

Amealwillbeservedbeforethe concertfrom4:30p.m.untiltheconcert startsat6p.m.Themenuincludesbarbecue,hotdogs,chips,bakedbeans anddesserts.Thecostofthemealwill beadonation.

SacredCallisaSoutherngospel quartetbasedoutofFortGibson,Oklahoma.Asaministry,SacredCallis committedtopreservingtherichheritageofSoutherngospelmusicand sharingthegoodnewsofJesusChrist

CHURCHBRIEFS

The Tableat CrossView Church’s menu

The Table,afree communitymeal,is held each Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave.in Fulton. Serving begins at 5:30p.m.andruns to 6:15p.m.

May 24: Taco bar, nachosandcheese, Jello,pumpkinpie

May31:Hamburgers,hotdogs, baked beans,chips,icecream bars

The Tablemealsareservedthrough Mayandwillbeginagainin September.

First Reformed Church’s worship and activities

Joinus for worship at 9a.m.Sunday, May 28, atFirst ReformedChurch, located at 51015th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor ChuckHuckabywillpreachandthehand chimeswillplay. Sunday Schoolbegins at 10:30a.m.Coffeeand refreshments are availableduringthesocialtimeinthe libraryaftertheservice.

CreativeCrew willmeet at 9a.m.

throughamixofclassic,Southern, countryandslightlynewergospel musicsongs.Thegroupclaims1Peter 2:9asitsfoundationandpurpose.Each memberofthegrouphasbeen “called out”ofdarknessintothemarvelous lightandlife ofsalvationthrough JesusChrist,ourLord.Youwillbe blessedbytheirsinging,butmore important,youwillbeencouraged, upliftedandchallengedbytheirmessageinsongandtestimony.

Joinusinthevalleyforanevening ofmusicandministry.Afreewillofferingwillbetaken.Intheeventof inclementweather,theconcertwillbe movedindoors.

Wednesday, May 24.

Seniormealsarediscontinueduntil furthernotice.

Servicesarelivestreamedon Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to jointhegroupandseethe services. ThepreviousSunday’sservice isbroadcaston WCCI 100.3-FM at 6p.m. Sundaynight.

Formoreinformation,go to www. firstrcafulton.org.

Fulton Presbyterian Church’s worship and activities

Fulton PresbyterianChurch,located at 311N.Ninth St.,invites you to jointhem for worship at 9:30a.m.Sunday. Ron Koehnwilldeliverthemessage.

This week’s activities:

TheSit-N-Sewgroupwillbemeeting from9a.m. to 2p.m. Thursday. Formoreinformation,go to www. fultonpreschurch.orgorcallthechurch officeat 815-589-3580.

PhotoprovidedbySpringValleyReformedChurch Members of Sacred Call Ministries (from left) are Steve Rose, DavidEdwards, Mark Green, Stacy Metz and Ken Turner.

GIRLSTRACKANDFIELD:1A STATEFINALS

Fulton,E-P have top-six finishers in Charleston

By TYREYNOLDS treynolds@shawmedia.com

CHARLESTON–Erie-ProphetstownseniorBriannaNeumillerfinishedherhighschoolcareeronahigh note,placingfifthinthediscuswitha tossof37.21meters.Shefought throughacoldtoimproveonespot fromhersixthseedenteringthefinals.

“IfeelOK,alittlebitunsatisfied.I didgetaPR,butIcamedownwitha coldlastnight,soitwastough.Itwasa goodthrow,butIfeellikeIhadmore inthetank,though.ButI’mhappy withmyplacement,”shesaid.

Fultonplacedsixthinabizarre 4x200relayfinal.Withtwoteamstying fortheninthfinalsspot–theyhad matchingtimesdowntothethousandthofasecondinprelims–the racewasrunintwoheats.TheSteamersraninthesecondheatandput togetherfoursolidlegstosecurethe medal.

“Atieissonotnormal,anditwas crazythatwehadthat.Anditkindof sucksbecauseIwasjustsittingthere justanticipatingit,waitingandwatchingthatfirstheatgo.Butitwasstill fine,”anchorMirayaPessmansaid.

BrooklynThomsledoffandhad Fultoninsolidpositionandsaidany thoughtsaboutthestrangecircumstancesdisappearedwhentheSteamershitthetrack.

“Itwasconfusing,butwefought throughit.Itwentprettywell,”Thoms said.“Itwassuperwindy,butwejust hadtostayrelaxedandkeeprunning hardthroughoutthewholething,just finishstrong.Itwasnotourbesttime, butwePR’donThursday forprelims, sothatwasexciting.”

GraceDykstraranthethirdleginto thewindandsaiditwasbecauseofher teammatesthatshegaveiteverything shehad.

“ThewholetimeIkeptthinking, ‘Donotletmegiveuponthesegirls, finishstrong.’IknewIwasrunning intothewind,butItoldmyself,‘Just keeppushing,pretendthewindisn’t there.’Istrivedtodomybest,”Dykstrasaid.“That200feltreallyhard,one ofthehardestoneswe’veeverdone, butI’mhappytogetthroughitandget amedal.

“Ifeelvery,veryhonored.Icame downmyfreshmanyear,andmysophomoreyearIbrokemyankleinbasketballanditputmeoutmywhole sophomoreseasonintrack.SoI’ve

BOYS TRACKANDFIELD:1A ROCKRIDGESECTIONAL

wantedtocomedownhereagainfor twoyears andIwantedthissobad, andI’msothankfulwegohereandwe gottothefinals.It’ssorewarding.”

AnnakaHackettranthesecondleg forFulton.Shewasthelonerunner returningfromlastyear’s4x200medalists.

Shesaidbeingabletocompeteat stateafterlosingthree-fourthsofthe relaytograduationlastyearmadethe experienceamemorableone.

“Lastyear,wehadagreattimeand I wasexpectingnottocomeback becausewelostsomuch.Butnow, withourtimethisyear,itwasreally good,”Hackettsaid.

RiverdalejuniorMakennaBode alsowasthrilledtobeafinalist.She rana1:01.23toplaceninthinthe400. Aftermissingoutonthefinalslast spring,shelovedbeingbackoutonthe trackSaturday.

“Itwassuperfun.LastyearIdidn’t makefinals,soitwasfunthisyearto actuallystaythewholeweekend,run onSaturday,andinperfectweather. It’sjustgreatrunningweather,nottoo hot,nottoocold.It’sbeenbeautiful. I’mjusthappytogetthechancetorun twice,”shesaid.

Threeotherlocalathletescompeted

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inthefinals,butdidnotearnmedals.

Erie-ProphetstownjuniorKennedy Buckfinished11thintheshotputwith atossof10.84meters.

FultonfreshmanPaigeCramerwas 11thinthelongjumpwithaleapof5.00 meters.

Several locals qualify for state at Rockridge Sectional

By DANWUSSOW dwussow@shawmedia.com

EDGINGTON–Morethan40SaukValleyarea trackandfieldathletespunchedtheirticketstothe statefinalsinCharlestonattheClass1ARockridge SectionalatEdgingtonHighSchoolonawindy Fridayafternoon,May19.

MorrisonfreshmanBradyAndersonqualifiedin the100(2nd,11.06)andthe4x100(3rd,43.86),4x200 (5th,1:32.77)and4x400relays(1st,3:27.12).

“Ifeltprettygood.Ithinkwecanrunbetterinthe 4x2,though,”Andersonsaid.“It’snothingtoocrazy, it’sjustatstate,itdependsonhowyouperform downthere.”

LeviandZachMilderbothraninthe4x100and 4x200.ChaseNewmanwasthefourthrunnerinthe 4x100,andLoganBakerwasinthe4x200.Zach Milder,BakerandNewmanjoinedAndersoninthe sectionalchampionship4x400.

Fulton’sDakenPessmanfoughtthroughan injurytoqualifyondistanceinthetriplejump, recordingafourth-placeleapof12.67meters.SteamersteammateBraidenDamhoffqualifiedinshotput ondistancewithathird-placethrowof15.07meters.

“Icameinhurt.Ihurtmyheelinconferencelast week,soIwaskindofhopingjusttomakethedistance,”Pessmansaid.“Myfirstjump,Ididn’tgetit, andIhurtmyheelagain.SoIiceditandgaveitmy allandqualified.”

Erie-Prophetstown’sParkerHoldorfwonthesectionaltitleinthepolevault,clearing4.12meters,and teammateCalebEadsadvancedondistanceinthe triplejump,recordingathird-placeleapof12.79 meters.E-P’sCharlieLink,LucasDreisbach,Wyatt BeckandGusSchultzqualifiedontimeinthe4x800 withafourth-placerunof8:31.50.Linknarrowly missedastateberthinthe1,600,finishingfourthin 4:39.83,just.03secondsoffstate-qualifyingtime.

Riverdale’sTommyMurraywonsectionaltitles

inthe1,600(4:29.46)and3,200(9:36.09),andalso teamedwithBrodyClark,LandisMusserandPeytonSandtofinishfourthinthe4x400(3:31.86).Sand wassecondinthe3,200(10:10.67),andMussermade itontimewithathird-placefinishinthe1,600 (4:39.50).WilliamLeightyalsoqualifiedinmultiple eventsfortheRams,winningthesectionaltitlein thetriplejump(12.90meters),takingsecondinthe 110hurdles(15.76seconds),andfinishingfourthin the300hurdles(43.10)underthestatecut.

Fulton’s PaigeCramer lands her jump in the 1A long jump May 20.

FAR LEFT: Morrison’s Brady Andersonrunsin the 100 meters at the 1A Rockridge Sectional on Friday, May 19.

LEFT: Riverdale’s Tommy Murray leads Newman’s Lucas Schaab in the 1,600 meters at the 1A Rockridge Sectional on May 19.

PhotosbyEarleenHinton/ ShawMedia

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Courtin the above entitledcause on

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION

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A Minor 2023JA46 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Notice is given to Rita Greisacker, LKA208 South High Street, Apt B, Port Bryon, IL 61275 or 400 Taylor Drive, Apt 104, Port Byron, IL 61275 and to any and all unknown fathers itmay concern, that on 5/16/2023 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Jeffrey S McKinley in thisCourt and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in JuvenileCenter, 52518th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 6/22/2023 @ 1:00pm or as soon thereafter as this case maybe heard, a hearing will be heldupon thePetition to have the minor declared to be a Wardof Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROMYOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATEYOUR PAREN-TAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOUMAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTSTOYOUR CHILD. Unlessyou appear you willnot beentitled to furtherwritten notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, includingthe filing of anamended Petition or a Motion to TerminateParental Rights Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as

against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered.

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IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN RE THE ESTATE OF ESTATE OF RUTH D. SLONNEGER, Deceased No.2023 PR 37 CLAIMNOTICE

Notice is given to creditors ofthe death of Ruth D. Slonneger. Letters of IndependentAdministration were issued on May 9, 2023 to John L. Slonneger, Jr., whose attorneysof record are shown below.

The estate will be administered without courtsupervision, unless underSection 28-4 of the ProbateAct (755 ILCS5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration atany time by mailingor delivering a petition toterminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may befiled in the office of the CircuitClerk, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or withthe representative, or both, on or beforeNovember 30, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required bySection 18-3 of the

Probate Act(755 ILCS5/18-3),the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before thatdate is barred. A copy of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and tothe attorneys within10 days after ithas been filed.

JOHN L. SLONNEGER,JR. Independent Executor Ludens &Potter Attorneys for Executor 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O.Box 360 Morrison,Illinois 61270-0360

Telephone: (815)772-2161

Fax: (815)772-7440

May23,30,June 6,2023

IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PENNYMACLOAN SERVICES,LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. JAKE D WALLS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO.22FC72

120913TH AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitledcause on January11,2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 07/06/2023,in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200E. 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 realestate mentioned insaid Judgment, situated

dg , in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shallbe sufficient to satisfy saidJudgment:

LOT TWO IN BLOCK SIX, IN DAVIDL AND JOHNW MARTIN'S FOURTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDINGTO THEPLAT RECORDED IN THEOFFICE OF THEWHITESIDE COUNTY RECORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 1906 IN PLAT BOOK 6 PAGE 43. TAXNO. 11-22-177-021 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 120913th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081

Description of Improvements:The property is a single family. The property has a onecar garage The garage is attached. The exteriorisvinylsiding The color is blue The property does not have a fence. The property is occupied. The Judgment amount was $62,868.24.

Sale Terms: Thisis an"AS IS" sale for "CASH".The successful bidder must deposit10% down by certified funds; balance,by certified funds, within 24hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property issubjectto general real estate taxes,special assessments or special taxes levied againstsaid real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to qualityor quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff The sale is further subject to confirmation bythe court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive aCertificate of Sale,which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the realestate after confirmation of the sale. The propertywill NOT be open for

pe inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify allinformation. The successful purchaser has the soleresponsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. Ifthisproperty isa condominiumunit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall paythe assessments and the legal fees required byThe Condominium PropertyAct,765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN INPOSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF 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# 22-10763IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIRDEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TOBEA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANDANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Plaintiff's attorney isnot required to provide additional informationother thanthat set forth in thisnotice of sale.

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WHITESIDE COUNTY FARMLAND ASSESSMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE PUBLICHEARING COUNTY COURTHOUSE ROOM 117

MONDAY, JUNE5, 2023 AT 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Whiteside County Farmland Assessment Review Committee will conduct aPublicHearing, Monday, June5,2023 at 4:00 PM inthe EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER,Room 117, located on the ground floor of the Whiteside County Courthouse, at 200 EastKnox Street, Morrison,Illinois. Thepurposeof this meeting will beto inform farm owners of the procedures and requirements for farmland assessments for 2024 The Property Tax Code, sections10-110 through 10-125,(35ILC200/ 10-110 through 10125)requires farmland to be assessed inrelation to productivityand use, using assessed valuescertified to County assessing officialsby the Departmentof Revenue. Whiteside County Farmland Assessment ReviewCommittee

Robin Brands, Chairman

May23,2023

/s/Taylo Hatteberg

Taylor Anne Hatteberg

May23,30,June 6,2023

AMENDED LEGAL NOTICE

The publicis hereby notified that the date for the PublicHearing on the 2022-2023 amended budget for River Bend Community Unit District No.2 will be held at 6:30pm, on Monday,June 19, 2023instead of Wednesday,June 21, 2023, as originally posted, at the River Bend District Office, 11103rd Street, Fulton, Illinois61252.

The budget will be onfile and available to interestedpersons from 7:30am to 4:00pm eachbusiness day, Mondaythrough Friday beginning April27,2023,in the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois61252.

Eric Fish

Eric Fish, Secretary Board of Education River Bend CommunityUnit District#2 5/17/2023

May23,2023

Publication Notice of Court Date for

Requestfor Name

Change (Adult) State of Illinois, CircuitCourt, Whiteside County 2023 MR 17

Request of:

TaylorAnneHatteberg

There will be a court date on Request tochange myname from: Taylor AnneHatteberg to the new name of: Taylor AnneFroeliger. The court date will be held: July10, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. At 101East Third Street, Courtroom #102, Sterling,IL 61081, Whiteside County, /s/Taylor Anne

NOTICEOF MEETING DATE CHANGE THE PUBLICIS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE DATE OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RIVER BEND C.U.S.D #2 BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM WEDNESDAY, JUNE21, 2023, TO MONDAY, JUNE19, 2023, AND WILL BE HELD AT THE RIVER BEND DISTRICT CONFERENCE ROOM LOCATED AT 1110 3RD STREET, FULTON, IL 61252. THE STARTING TIME OF THE MEETING IS 6:30 P.M. THE BUDGET HEARING WILL ALSO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE19,2023. DAN PORTZ BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT DEH:J 5/17/2023

May23,2023