Whiteside-07-18-2023

Sarah Ford for Shaw Media Leah Huizenga of Morrison’s Cottonwood 4-H Club comforts her rabbit Charlie during the Whiteside County 4-H Show on Friday, July 14. It was a busy weekend at the fairgrounds as 4-H’ers showed off horses, ponies, cats, poultry, rabbits and their general projects. There also was a 4-H Federation drive-thru pork chop barbecue dinner, a silent auction, ice cream social and Ag Olympics. See page 3.

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Whiteside Area Career Center hosts trades camp

By ALEX T. PASCHAL apaschal@shawmedia.com

Sixty-two campers from around the area are spending a couple of weeks learning welding, computer science, automotive and woodworking skills during Whiteside Area Carer Center’s summer trades camp.

Each camper between sixth and eighth grade will spend two days learning about a trade and building a project before moving on to the next session.

Projects include a wooden stool, a metal tool box, a mousetrap-powered car and a Q-tip firing crossbow.

The trades camp was open to all students whose school districts feed into WACC.

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Bryce Leighton, 12, of Morrison flattens his tool box Thursday, July 13, at the WACC trades camp.

Historical Society announces July program

Exploring Family Trees at Grove Hill Cemetery will be the program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum on Sunday, July 30. The museum is located at 202 E. Lincolnway, with easy access from the ramp behind the building.

There is no fee to attend the PowerPoint program. Doors open at 1 p.m., and the program begins promptly at 1:30.

Hillary Blevins of Morrison will lead

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

MCUSD 6 school registration now open

Morrison Community Unit School District 6 registration is open for the 2023-24 school year. Parents and guardians can log in to their Skyward Family Access account to complete the required information and print any forms that will need to be filled out and turned into the district.

If you do not have internet access or are new to the district, you may register from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the district office located at 100 E. Knox St. Any fees owed can be paid through the payment portal via Skyward, as well as in person, or by calling the district office at 815-7722064.

Rock the raft with Morrison Department of Fun

Float the Rock Creek with the Morrison Department of Fun on Saturday, July 22. There are two options, a Family Float at 11 a.m. and a Sip & Splash at 2 p.m. Bring your own float, kayak or canoe. Water shoes are highly suggested.

attendees on her quest to “dig up” information about the late Joseph Sholes.

What began as compelling curiosity about a unique family grouping of Victorian gravestones transformed into an extensive genealogical search for the eldest of those buried.

Joseph Sholes originally lived in the East. There, his life spanned both the Revolutionary and Civil wars. A wide

Launch will take place at the covered bridge on Norrish Road with a pit stop at Pam’s Perks for ice cream and other treats. Pull out will be at Waterworks Park where the Whiteside County 4-H will be serving hot dogs and water at the end of your trip. Don’t forget to bring money for food and drinks.

Arrive early to drop off floating devices at the covered bridge. Drive to Waterworks Park and drop off your car and carpool back to the covered bridge before the 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. departure.

For more information, call 815-535-7818 or go to the Morrison Department of Fun Facebook page.

Vendors needed for Morrison Pop Up Market

Calling all vendors! The Morrison Chamber will be hosting a Pop-Up Market from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, in downtown Morrison on Genesee Street north and south of Main Street.

The registration fee for vendors is $20. If you’re interested, call or text 815-499-4178 for more information.

age range characterized 10 individuals across four generations.

Despite a gravestone was Sholes actually lying under Whiteside County ground? Blevins thought it was unlikely that the old gentleman had been moved to Morrison during the Civil War. Her genealogy research skills yielded answers and surprising connections along the way.

Morrison Athletic Boosters seek fair gate workers

The Morrison Athletic Boosters needs the community’s help for the Whiteside County Fair this year.

Sign up to work a shift (or two or three) at the gates at the fair Aug. 15-19 and get a free T-shirt if you sign up before Aug. 1. Shifts and time are available at SignUpGenius, with a direct link at the Whiteside County Fair Facebook page.

Shooter’s Appreciation Day at Morrison Sportsmen’s Club

The Morrison Sportsmen’s Club at 8420 Garden Plain Road will host a Shooter’s Appreciation Day on Sunday, July 30, featuring a 50-target program.

The shoot is not an ATA registered event and is open to the public. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and shooting starts at 9.

There will be food for all guests. Check out “Morrison Sportsmen’s Club” on Facebook for more information or registration details.

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Highlights from the Whiteside County 4-H Fair

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Amish bloggers organizing chartered barn tour

Marc and Linda’s Amish Blog will be sponsoring a chartered bus tour on Saturday, Sept. 16, to four Award of Distinction Barns throughout northeastern Iowa, plus a buffet meal at Breitbach’s Country Dining in Balltown, Iowa.

The cost is $85 a person, which includes bus fare, lunch, taxes and gratuities.

The bus from Livengood Bus Charter of Chadwick will leave at 8 a.m. from First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton,

with an estimated return time between 5 and 6 p.m. Guests are responsible for snacks and drinks. Bottled water and an Amish treat will be provided. To get signed up, contact Marc Gravert or Linda Dykstra through Facebook messenger.

Old-Fashioned Threshing Bee is July 28-30

Save the date for an Old-Fashioned Threshing Bee at the Bos Bros. Historical Farm, 8105 Springhill Road in Erie. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, and

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30. Parking and admission are free.

Demonstrations include harvesting wheat using binders, threshing machines and combines, woodworking, plowing wheat stubble, flour milling, bread baking in the Cookshack, rug weaving, rock crushing, shingle sawing, blacksmithing, operating sawmill and much more.

Food options and vendors will be on-site and a Sunday morning church service will be held. Follow “Bos Bros Historical Farm” on Facebook or visit bosbroshistoricalfarm.com for information.

The farm’s Fall Harvest Show is scheduled for Sept. 20-22, 2024.

Cruisin’ the Triangle events in Erie

The Countyline Cruisers Car Club is Cruisin’ the Triangle in Erie on the third Wednesday of each month. The events start at 5 p.m. with music by Slick Willy Radio, food and beverages at local establishments and classic cars parked downtown. Cruise on in or

out the vehicles July 19 and Aug. 16. For information, call 309-644-0126.

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Fallen Byers, 13, of Erie showed two geese and four chickens at the Whiteside County 4-H Fair on Friday, July 14. Fallen is a member of the Fenton Wizards 4-H Club.

Photos by Steve Siefken/Shaw Media

LEFT: Rachel Anton’s vegetable and fruit display, complete with little gnomes, was one of many general projects entered into the Whiteside County 4-H Fair at the fairgrounds July 14-15. ABOVE: A Route to Whiteside 4-H display was shown at the fairgrounds during the Whiteside County 4-H Fair on July 14-15.

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“Grandpa” Dave Sasse, sisters Katelyn and Alyssa Temple of the Garden Plain Ripsnorters Club, grandma Gail Sasse and mom Abby Temple gathered for a family photo after the 4-H Rabbit Show on Friday, July 14, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds.

The Ancestor Project

As one of the final projects of the year, seventh graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor or someone else that they could research and learn more about and write a story telling about their life. Students conducted interviews with family members and some were able to gather additional resources and pictures to help tell their story. While there were many great stories written, not all will be published.

Students enjoyed getting to know more about their families and many were surprised to learn how interesting their families were. We hope you will enjoy their stories, too!

Ronald Lee Kuykendall

By ADDI TEMPLE

Have you ever been able to ice skate on your back porch? Well, my maternal great-grandfather did. When the Rock River flooded in the winter, it froze and flooded up to his back porch. He was able to go outside and ice skate on his back porch for fun! He is an awesome great-grandfather. He is very helpful and very smart! My maternal great-grandfather is amazing because of the influence his childhood had on him, his success as an adult and the relaxing life he lives now.

Ronald Lee Kuykendall is an awesome great-grandfather because of the upbringing he had in his childhood. Ron Kuykendall is my great-grandfather. He was born Sept. 14, 1935, in Moline Public Hospital. His parents were Edwin Lee Kuykendall and Florence Marie Streed. His dad was a beer delivery man, farmer, tavern owner and worked for the Illinois State Highway. His mom worked at a tavern and a restaurant in Orion because she was such a good cook. Later in life, she became a clerk in the grocery store, a housekeeper and she loved making crafts. She liked sewing in her free time, too. Ron had one brother named George. George was 10 years younger. George is retired from the Rock Island Arsenal and he lives in Kansas City. George and his wife, Sandi, have two sons and one daughter. As a kid, my grandpa did many fun things with his brother. They loved to go fishing in the Rock River. He also loved sledding and ice skating.

My grandpa was moving constantly. For elementary school, he started at a school in Milan and completed first, second and third grade. For fourth and fifth grade, he went to Edison elementary school in Rock Island. For sixth and seventh grade, he went to a oneroom schoolhouse near Eliza. He had to walk two and a half miles to school each day because there were no buses.

For eighth grade, he went to Orion grade school. Finally, he moved to Erie to go to high school. During high school, he played basketball and ran track. They didn’t have football until 1951 and when he went out for football, he realized it was during harvest time, so his dad made him quit to help harvest. He graduated high school in 1953 from Erie High School. While at home, he had hard chores as a teen. He helped cut firewood, but had to use buzz and hand saws because they had no chainsaws. He also had to fill the furnace with block coal and clean it out. He always helped his father with the livestock, too. One year he even had to pick 15 acres of tomatoes for the Heinz Canning Company. As you can see, Ronald Lee Kuykendall is an awesome great-grandfather because of the experiences and work ethic instilled in him during his childhood.

Not only did Ron’s childhood affect who he is, but so did his adult life. In 1954, he was drafted into the Army. He went to Korea for 15 months but he was there in peace time. In 1956, he came home from the Army and worked as a farmer. On July 6, 1957, he got married to Juanita June Hunter. He had his first child, Aline Marie Kuykendall, in 1958. After Aline was born, he went to work at Northwestern Steel and Wire. While working at the steel mill, he had his second child, Rhonda Kay, in 1961. In 1965, they built a house in town, next to the Pink Pony. In 1968, he had his first son, Ronald. In 1974, his family went to Disney World for a big family vacation! In 1977, he and his wife bought Don’s Tap. This was a local bar that served alcohol and food. At Don’s Tap they had a variety of food. They also had tug teams, adult softball teams, pool and dart teams. It was a lot of fun and he really enjoyed those years.

In 1989, Ron retired from the steel mill but he was still working at Don’s Tap. Later in 1989, he was elected to be the road commissioner in Newton Township. In 2000, they sold Don’s Tap. At this time, they were still in the farmhouse. Every Easter, the whole family would get together and have Easter egg hunts with the grandchildren in the backyard. Sledding down the hill in the back of their house during the winter was a favorite pastime of myself and the family. Another fun thing my grandpa did with his grandkids was catch ground squirrels. There was never a shortage of things to do while there. I remember driving the small Gator to the end of the road and back while my grandparents sat in the swing talking to each other. My grandpa always liked to play pool and darts on the weekends. I have so many favorite memories from the farmhouse that I will never forget.

The farmhouse was always so fun because it was so big and we had so many things to do. They always hosted family reunions. The whole family would get together, catch up and eat lots of good food. In 2019, Ron retired from being the road commissioner and moved to Erie. He moved next to the school in a smaller blue house. They moved because the country house was too big. The new house was the perfect size for them. My grandpa always helps my grandma around the yard and he always keeps his yard looking nice. He always makes sure the bird feeders are taken care of too. It is obvious that Ron’s adult life helped to make him the best grandfather.

Ron has had many experiences that have shaped the person he is today. He loves reading books every day, especially when they are about history. He also enjoys spending time with his family. He does many things with family including playing cards, visiting grandchildren and going to family dinners or parties. He likes teasing his cat, Calli. At night, he always watches the news and loves watching TV with his wife. As you can see, he still does many things even after he retired. On July 6,

it will be their 66th wedding anniversary. The many accomplishments and activities of Ron have helped to shape who he is today.

I learned a lot about Ron’s childhood and how he grew up. I feel like I’m closer to him because I know more about him now. A life lesson I learned from this is to always take your time to talk to your family members. It’s always good to learn new things about your family, especially if you learn about their past life. You can always build up your relationship with someone just by talking to them and learning new things about them. I feel like this project is good because it helps you learn things about your family if you’re not close to them. This project was a great experience and I highly encourage you to talk to your family members about their life.

Ron, my maternal great-grandfather, is an amazing man. Ron’s childhood contributed to the amazing person he is. Additionally, his adult life also impacted the person he is. Today, he still continues to accomplish things that prove he is an amazing grandpa. My grandpa always wants me to remember that I should live a life I will be proud of.

CRIME AND COURTS

Trial set for Thomson woman charged in pedestrian death

MORRISON – A bench trial has been set for Sept. 27 in the case of a Thomson woman charged with a traffic offense in the death of a pedestrian who was struck and killed Dec. 25 near Fulton.

Tina L. Craigmiles, 51, first was charged Jan. 3. That case was dropped because lab test results were pending and the state requested “further investigation,” Whiteside County State’s Attorney Terry Costello said in his Jan. 12 motion to dismiss.

The charge was refiled Feb. 24. Craigmiles pleaded not guilty March 22.

On July 12, she signed a waiver repeating her not guilty plea. She faces a fine of up to $1,000 if convicted.

The collision happened about 6 p.m. on state Route 84 and Covell Road.

According to the Whiteside County sheriff’s report, Craigmiles told the deputy she was northbound on Route 84 with a passenger, David L. Craigmiles, looked down to set her SUV’s cruise control, and when she looked up, she struck Renee G. Peralta, 48, of North Las Vegas, Nevada, who was standing in the northbound lane. Peralta was traveling through the area, Sheriff John Booker said.

–KathleenA.Schultz

WHITESIDE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Warranty deeds

Donn and Amy Anderson to Blayke Bales and Leon A.M. Ramos, 1003 First Ave., Sterling, $0. Todd A. Tiesman Trust to David A. Olsen, 916 16th Place, Fulton, $100,000. John E. Gaffey to Daniel Webber and Michael Freeman, 702 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, $13,700.

Ronald K. Salvetti and Anna Szakal to Shelby J. Rus, 113 Maple Ave., Morrison, $157,000.

Coachlight Properties to Brian Anderson, 503 W. 20th St., Rock Falls, $89,500.

Jeffrey Arnold and Mechelle Lynn Brooks to Mark VonHolton, 20449 Star Road, Prophetstown, $420,000.

Ronald D. and Linda K. Wilkens to David J. and Marcia A. Brands, 308 W. Morris St., Morrison, $67,000.

Jeanne A. Berger Estate, Karen J. Robinson and Stephanie A. Bohms to Robert K. and Lisa A. Lilly, 307 Tree Lane,

POLICE REPORTS

Morrison Police

July 4: Matthew Murphy, 32, Morrison, expired registration sticker

July 5: Abbie Terry, 26, Morrison, operating motor vehicle with suspended registration sticker, no valid insurance and no valid driver’s license

Fulton Police

July 7: John C. Heeney of Camanche, Iowa, was cited for no proof of insurance in the 1700 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

July 8: David J. Kaup of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for speeding in the 100 block

Prophetstown, $110,000.

Phillip A. Craig to M and K Real Estate LLC, 405 Ave L, Sterling, $32,000.

Myra J. Oelrichs to Briana Emini, 1204 Long Court, Sterling, $120,500.

Jose F. Garcia to Properties 815 LLC, 208 E. Ninth St., Sterling, $73,000.

Spencer Diveley to Clayton M. Simpkins, 1320 Sixth Ave., Erie, $150,000.

Rogelio A. and Francisca Velazquez, also Valasquez, to Clint E. Star, 1212 W. 21st St., Rock Falls, $76,500.

of 14th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.

July 10: Julie L. Carlin of Moline was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle in the 500 block of 14th Avenue. She was released with a notice to appear.

July 11: Mary L. Bradley of Coal Valley was cited for no valid registration at Route 84 and Highway 30. She was released with a promise to comply.

Individualsnamedinthepolicereport havebeenaccusedofacharge.Theyare presumedinnocentuntilprovedguilty.

Bobby A. and Cassaundra S. Martin to Christine M. Strait, 8039 Hazel Road, Morrison, $225,000.

Victoria Creen to Alexandria N. Donna, 521 Main St., Erie, $104,000.

Trustees deed

Thomas R. and Ramona E. Friedlein to Richard D. O’Malley, 25048 Katey Court, Sterling, $173,000.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

OBITUARIES

DENISE J GARMAN

Born: September 4, 1944 in Freeport, IL

Died: July 5, 2023 in Morrison, IL

Denise J. Garman, 78, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Homestead of Morrison, surrounded by her adoring family.

Born on September

4, 1944 in Freeport, IL to Max W. and Valeria

M. (Treptow) Garman, Denise lived a fulfilling and impactful life. She spent her early years growing up in Polo, IL before moving to Shannon, IL where she lived until she graduated high school.

After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education from the University

CARL LAVERE PALMER

Born: May 11, 1928 in Clark County, Iowa

Died: July 9, 2023 in Bettendorf, Iowa

Carl L Palmer

Carl died. Golf cart for sale

Carl LaVere Palmer, of Port Byron, IL, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the age of 95. Services were held on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 10:00 am at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Port Byron. Visitation for family & friends was at the funeral home from 4 to 6 pm on Sunday. Burial took place at the Rock Island National Cemetery.

Carl was born May 11, 1928 to Ralph and

THOMAS J. FORTUNE

Born: November 11, 1950 in Sterling, IL

Died: July 14, 2023 in Tampico, IL

of Illinois (UIUC) in 1965, Denise started her career in East St. Louis, MO. She then moved to Chicago, IL where she taught in underprivileged schools for a time. Later, she traveled to California where she worked as a substitute teacher in San Francisco and the Los Angeles area. After that, she spent several years teaching in Boise, ID before she ultimately returned to Chicago where she met her beloved husband, Alan P. Gorick, whom she married on her birthday in 1977 in West Chicago, IL. The couple lived in West Chicago for 25 years, raising two wonderful children together before moving to North Aurora, IL in 2002. Al and Denise enjoyed a successful and loving 28 years of marriage until his passing on May 6, 2006. Denise then moved to Morrison, IL in 2014 after her retirement, to be closer to her daughter. Denise dedicated over 40 years to teaching

at the elementary school level in various capacities. She enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles, playing scrabble, watching the birds, hanging with her cats, and tending to her plants. Sewing and making Christmas cookies were among her many talents. Denise had a wanderlust spirit and some of her most cherished moments were spent traveling and having adventures with her closest friends and family. Her sweet nature, fun-loving attitude, good humor, and warmth afforded Denise many meaningful and lifelong relationships that she deeply valued. Above all, Denise’s joy was her family. She loved her children fiercely and took great pleasure in spending time with them and her granddaughters. Her legacy of love and commitment is carried on by her daughter, Lara (Ben) Adolph of Morrison, IL; son, Theo (Carly) Gorick of Elgin, IL; granddaughters,

Lux Adolph, Leau Adolph, and Callie Gorick; and brother, Max (Diana) Garman of Moline, IL. Denise was predeceased by her father, adored mother, darling husband, Alan “Big Al” Gorick, and her dearest sister, Sharon Pavlovich.

Per Denise’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, providing an opportunity for loved ones to pay tribute to Denise’s remarkable life. She will be laid to rest at the Brookville Lutheran Cemetery in Brookville, IL. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to www. bosmarenkes.com. Denise will be deeply missed, but her life and the beautiful memories created will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her.

Esther Palmer on a farm in Clarke Co., IA. He learned to do farm chores early on and his elementary education was in one room school houses. He graduated from Osceola High school in 1946. For five years he assisted his father on the 700-acre family grain & livestock farm.

Carl enlisted in the US Air Force during the Korean War in Aug of 1951. He served four years mostly at Barksdale AF Base near Shreveport, LA along schools in Oregon and Illinois & with monthly TDYs to England, North Africa and Newfoundland. While in the service he met his life’s love and best friend, Bette Bentley from Seco, KY. After his discharge Bette urged Carl to not farm and instead go to the U. of Iowa under the GI Bill. He worked at a HY-VEE while in college and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in late 1959.

Carl spent the next five years working for IA-IL Gas & Electric Co at the gas dept.

While there He designed and managed the construction of high-pressure Gas lines to the Quad-Cities and Cedar Rapids, IA. In 1965 he joined Missman, Inc. a Civil Engineering Firm. Carl worked as a design and project engineer for water and wastewater facilities. Later he was V. President and part owner until He retired in 1994. Carl then continued working as a private Consultant for the next fifteen years.

He loved his family and was proud of all of their achievements. He was blessed that most of the family lived close to his Barber Creek home and they could enjoy golf cart rides on nature trails and play at Barber Creek Water Falls.

Carl is survived by his daughter Tara (Randy) McKay of Port Byron; son Randall (Judie) Palmer of Virginia; son Dirk Palmer (Bodil Weirsoe) of Florida/Denmark; nine grandchildren; Kathryn (Brandon) Nichols, Rachel McKay, Kory McKay, Mitchell McKay, Mathew

McKay, Nelson McKay, Celeste McKay, Megan (Eric) Porter and Kaitlyn Palmer; and 13 great grandchildren. Carl was preceded in death by his wife Bette; his parents; a daughter Kellie (Jeff) Palmer McKay and a grandson Dustin Palmer.

Carl and family thank his health care ladies Jodi Morse and Tracy Downey for their loving and wonderful care. He said he is thankful to God for granting him an interesting and eventful life. He felt his work motive was molded as a boy on the farm while hand pumping water for fifty thirsty cows and while picking eighty acres of corn by hand.

Carl was active in the Port Byron Historical Society, the River Cities Rotary, First United Methodist Church, and the Village of Port Byron. Plants for the services will be provided by Tracy Downey from Carl’s home so that all the memorials can be made to the River Cities Rotary Club. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com.

THOMAS

J. FORTUNE, 72, of Tampico, IL, died Friday, July 14, 2023, at his home. His graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, IL, with Pastor Ethan Horton, pastor of Tampico Baptist Church officiating. A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established to Tampico Ambulance Service.

Tom was born November 11, 1950, in Sterling, IL, to Donald and Joyce (Kinney) Fortune. He was educated in rural White-

side County Grade Schools and was a 1969 graduate of Prophetstown High School. Tom then attended Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL. He served in the United States Army National Guard. Tom married Regi Kirkhove-Dumbauld on June 29, 1971, in Prophetstown, IL. He was employed by International Harvester in East Moline and retired from there in 2001. Tom was a member of the Prophetstown United Methodist Church, the Illinois State Stock Horse Association and the Tampico Lions Club. He was an avid card player and also enjoyed bowling and playing golf.

Survivors include his wife, Regi; one daughter, Christine (Mike) Terry of Tampico, IL; one son, Tommy (Angela) Fortune of Roselle, IL ; two grandchildren, Mikeila (Gatlin) Eastabrooks and Nicholas Terry; one great-grandson, Wesley Eastabrooks.

He was preceded in death by his parents. To send online condolences go to www. bosmagibson.com

Fulton Police Dept. readies for National Night Out

FULTON – National Night Out events typically are held on the first Tuesday in August, but the Fulton Police Department has scheduled its third annual event for Saturday, Aug. 5, in the hopes that more people will be able to attend.

The free family-friendly event will be held from noon to 8 p.m. at Drives Park, 1300 Park Drive in Fulton, to celebrate police and residents working together to make the community safer.

FPD’s National Night Out will feature police, fire and EMS vehicles, inflatables and kids’ games, fire

department water fights, an OSF helicopter, Illinois National Guard, fitness competitions, military equipment displays and business vendor booths. There also will be an Amish bake sale, food vendors and live music: The Stockwells from noon to 2:30 p.m., Layton Coffey from 4:30 to 5 p.m. and Nashville recording artist Clayton Shay from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Fulton Police Department won first place in its category for National Night Out last year, so save the date and come on out to experience all that is offered by the officers and generous community sponsors.

Dutch miller to share ‘The History of Groningen’

Volunteer millers will host a program titled “The History of Groningen” at 6 p.m. Monday, July 31, at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center. Fulton has a rich Dutch heritage and the windmill area and the annual Dutch festival are proof of those roots. Many of those settling in Fulton have Groningen roots. Program presenter Johan van Dijk, a miller and miller trainer, was raised in Warffum, Groningen, and currently lives in the city of Groningen.

Van Dijk has been a “windmill enthusiast” since his earliest memories. At age 12, he began helping at the windmill in Pieterburen, Groningen, The Netherlands, with miller and trainer Derk Jan Tinga. At age 16, van Dijk started his formal education as a volunteer miller and received his miller’s degree at age 18. Van Dijk has worked at several windmills and currently he mostly works at the windmill Hollands Welvaart in Mensingeweer, Groningen. He started being a trainer at this windmill in 2022. In the same year, he became chairman of the provincial board of the Gilde van Molenaars (Guild of Millers) in Groningen. Van Dijk previously visited Fulton in

2005 and 2016.

Van Dijk received his formal education at the University of Groningen and ended his studies in 2011 with a master’s degree in modern cultural

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history. Since graduation, he has worked as a freelance researcher, writer, (city) guide, documentary maker, presenter and adviser, with a main focus on cultural heritage in the

northern part of The Netherlands.

“The History of Groningen” will focus on the city of Groningen and its unique position in The Netherlands, both geographic and historic. Starting as the most northern village of what was later to be called the province of Drenthe, it developed its own identity and province and became the fifth largest city in The Netherlands. Van Dijk will take the audience on a digital tour through downtown Groningen telling about highlights such as the famous Martinitower, the new building Forum and the railway station that has been voted as the most beautiful in The Netherlands.

The presentation will be at 6 p.m. Monday, July 31, at the Windmill Cultural Center at 111 10th Ave., Fulton, across from the authentic Dutch windmill. Presentations are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. The facility is accessible to people with disabilities.

For information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center and de Immigrant Windmill Facebook page, the “Visit Fulton” Facebook page, www.cityoffulton website or call 563-249-6115.

Photo provided by Fulton Windmill Cultural Center Johan van Dijk, windmill enthusiast from Groningen, will speak at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center on Monday, July 31.

Sarah Ford for Shaw Media Equinox the Therapy Dog sits among the children as librarian Chalyn Fornero Green reads the book “Pugtato” during Story Time at Civic Center Park on Friday, July 14. Six QC CAN therapy dogs – Taz, Sherman, Nala, Ingrid, Max and Equinox – joined the kids and their families at the park for story time. The dogs’ owners handed out “trading cards” with a photo and information of each dog. The library’s next Story

at the park will be

Loans available for farmers, businesses, nonprofits hurt by spring storms

Farmers, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses and private nonprofit organizations hurt by the severe storms, high winds and tornadoes in late March and early April are eligible to apply for federal low-interest loans.

Whiteside, Lee and Bureau counties, among many others where farmers are seeing production losses this growing season because of the March 31 tornadoes and the bad weather that lasted through April 5, have received federal USDA disaster designations.

The designation allows the USDA Farm Service Agency to provide emergency loans. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months to apply by contacting their local USDA Service Center to file a notice of loss.

Co-ops, small businesses and nonprofits in Lee, Ogle, Whiteside and Bureau counties can apply for low-interest economic injury disaster loans from the Small Business Administration to help meet working capital needs, the agency said in a news release.

To assist the affected businesses, the SBA is opening a Business Recovery Center in the Lee County Courts building at 309 S. Galena Ave. in Dixon.

The center will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and then from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. It will close permanently at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 26.

Customer service representatives will be available to answer questions about the disaster loan program and help business owners complete their applications.

Interest rates are 4% for businesses and 2.375% for nonprofits with terms of up to 30 years based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Applicants can apply online at https://disasterloanassistance.sba. gov/ela/s/ under SBA declaration 17983.

Disaster loan information and application forms also are available at 800-659-2955 (or 800-877-8339 for the

deaf and hearing-impaired) and at DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.

Applications also can be downloaded at sba.gov/disaster.

They should be returned to the center or mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

The filing deadline is April 3, 2024.

In addition, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman recently announced a policy change granting 12 months of no payments and 0 percent interest.

This pertains to all disaster loans approved in response to disasters declared from Sept. 21, 2022, through Sept. 30 of this year.

The change will benefit disaster survivors and help them to decrease the overall cost of recovery by reducing the amount of accrued interest they must repay, according to the release.

Details are available through the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955.

Those with verbal or hearing impairments can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.go.

Valley Media staff report

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Jim Ludwig of Lanark points to 125-foot grain bins that were damaged during the March 31 storm along state Route 64 about 5 miles east of Lanark.

1993: Water and sewer lines need repair as result of recent flood

60 Years

July 17, 1963

After a long and intensive campaign by a group of softball enthusiasts, the new floodlights at Pleasure Park will be dedicated formally on Friday evening with a program and an All-Star Little League baseball game. Among speakers will be Mayor Wiersema and George Busch, who has been the driving force behind the campaign to provide floodlights at the park.

An attempt to rob Olson’s Supper Club early Monday morning was foiled when Officer John Voss found a window screen at the place had been taken off. He then fired two shots in the air as a man fled through a cornfield north of the business. Officers are following up several leads in an attempt to identify the burglar.

50 Years

July 18, 1973

Miss Jan Den Besten was crowned Miss Flame of 1973. The coronation climaxed the gala events associated with the Miss Flame Festival. Miss Mary Field was the runner-up.

Jean Eizenga took over the TastyMates Drive-In. It now will be known as Jean’s Tasty Mates. They will continue all of the fine products and services that

have made Tasty-Mates so poplar.

40 Years

July 20, 1983

All employees of AGRI-Industries were presented special safety awards at ceremonies at the plant. The certificates were given to the employees by management after the facility received a national award from the Grain Elevator and Processing Society for achieving no lost-time accidents for one year.

Tim Holl of Fulton received a firstplace trophy after winning the 14th annual Illinois State Junior Amateur golf championship. Holl fired a tournament record 7-under-par 65 in the final round for a record 72-hole score of 2-over-par 280. It was a personal best for the young golfer at the tournament.

30 Years

July 14, 1993

The city of Fulton will have a minimum of $75,000 in repairs to water and sewer lines as a result of the 1993 flood. Breaks and cave-ins were numerous where groundwater was the highest. A sanitary sewer in an alley between 19th and 20th avenues collapsed. On 17th Avenue, the street was dropping between Fourth and Sixth streets and it is believed a cave-in could happen. On the west end of 13th Avenue, a cave-in

clogged the main sewage line going under the 14th Avenue bridge. Pumps are operating in a manhole on the west end of 12th Avenue. Thirteenth Avenue also caved in between Fourth and Fifth streets and on 13th Avenue and Fifth Street there was a break in the sanitary sewer line causing a drop in the street’s surface but no cave-in.

Fulton’s flood protection dike “did its job” during the great flood of 1993. Twenty-five years ago when the dike was being constructed, the cost of more than $20 million seemed astronomical. Officials kept talking about 100- and 200year floods and it appeared to be senseless to be building a dike for something that may happen far into the future. Here it is only 28 years since the record flood of 1965 and the dike was needed to protect the area.

20 Years

July 16, 2003

Mayor Howard Van Zuiden expressed thanks to Mrs. Vicki Allshouse for the new gazebo at School Park that was built as a memorial to her husband, Donald. While Donald was serving as alderman, he helped the city secure playground equipment and other improvements in the city’s parks. One of those goals was to build the gazebo. The

gazebo is standing on the location that Don chose.

Several employees of Central Bank presented a check to representatives of the Fulton Community Fund after the bank hosted a Central Celebration. About 550 individuals enjoyed a summertime cookout. For a $1 donation to the Fulton Community Fund, attendees received a hamburger or hot dog, chips, cookie and a beverage. $600 was raised for the Fulton Community Fund.

10 Years

July 17, 2013

A fire engulfed eight Main Street businesses in Prophetstown. Because of water shortages and the large uncontrollable fire, 25 fire departments came to assist. A local farmer also hauled water in from the river with his tanker. Prophetstown leaders are looking for ways to move forward and heal the downtown after this catastrophic event.

The Fulton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting at the new location of Neese Insurance Agency located at 1005 Fourth St. Present were Len Janis, owner of Windmill Realty; Greg Naftzger, Fulton Chamber president; Dawn Havens, executive assistant; Howard Neese, owner; and Barbara Mask, First Ward alderman.

Another roadblock to weight loss is discussed YOUR

HEALTH

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

Most people trying to lose weight are told to make sure they drink plenty of water. Accordingly, they often carry around plastic water bottles for that well-intended purpose. As it turns out, the water bottle itself may be part of an important barrier. Many plastic products have hidden toxic invaders that sabotage our weight loss. These toxins are called obesogens.

Obesogens are part of a family of chemicals called endocrine disrupting chemicals or EDC. They may enter our body through touching, eating, drinking and even the air that we breathe. These chemicals hijack our endocrine system, according to Dr. Al Sears. They disturb the messenger system of hormones, which leads to an increase in the

number of fat cells, as well as the enlargement of the existing fat cells. They also interfere with the body’s ability to control appetite.

Actions to consider lessening the exposure to these EDC chemicals include avoiding products that contain BPA. While these were banned from baby bottles and the like, they continue to appear in eyewear, cosmetics and cash register receipts. The next group of chemicals is known as phthalates. These chemicals make our plastics more flexible and durable. They are found in toys and food packaging, detergents and soaps and other similar items.

Additional chemicals to be aware of include atrazine, which is a herbicide. It increases the risk of insulin resistance, leading to obesity.

Finally, perfluorooctanoic acid, or

PFOA, is found in stain repellents, popcorn packaging, fast food wrappers, carpeting and nonstick cookware. These chemicals have contributed to a tripling number of people with obesity since 1975. Along with this comes an increase in diabetes, low testosterone, impairment in the immune system, Parkinson’s and even cancer.

Dr. Sears recommends that we fight back by doing a search in our house for these products. Most important, avoid the use of EDCs in the microwave. Avoid plastic water bottles by using an in-home water filter. Beware that most cosmetics, deodorants and personal care products may contain EDCs and look for natural alternatives. The environmental working group database may help you find such products. Also be aware that obe-

sogens can build up in dust.

Positive measures to execute include eating vegetables with the chemical DIM, which is found in broccoli and Brussels sprouts. These help your body break down and illuminate the EDC. The recommended daily dosage is 100 mg. Also, the DIM precursor Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) helps prevent fake estrogen from attaching to our cell receptors. It also helps to metabolize estrogen into harmless compounds that can be flushed away. The recommendation for this product also is 100 mg.

Finally, one of the best mechanisms to reduce these toxins is to excrete them through sweat, preferably with an infrared sauna. This helps to penetrate several inches into your tissue and release the debris from the fat underneath the skin.

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CHURCH LISTINGS ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church

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

Pastor Toni Lucas

Faith Center Church

511 3rd Ave. North, Albany

Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez

Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032

St. Patrick Catholic Church

1201 N. Bluff St., Albany

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

CORDOVA

Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova

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

EAST MOLINE

Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505

www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com

Wildwood Baptist Church

18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397

office@ wildwoodchurch.com

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

Zion Lutheran Church

17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline

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

ERIE

Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie

Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584

Erie Christian Church

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

Minister: Nathan Bright

Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com

Erie Evangelical Free Church

1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org

Pastor Ron Eckberg

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church

811 8th Street, Erie

Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie

Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main

Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON

Fenton United Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

Pastor Peter Kicheon Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kitcheon@gmail.com

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 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

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 Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.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

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

Phone 815-772-4047

14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

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

Pastor Anthony Appel

Morrison Christian Reformed Church www.morrisoncrc.org

300 W. South St. - 815-772-4657

Pastor Kevin Verhoeven bethelrevkev@gmail.com

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 David Efflandt

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 Kicheon Peter Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kicheon@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

105 Benton St., Tampico Fr. Richard M. Russo, Pastor Phone 815-438-5425

Tampico Baptist Church

209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton

Tampico First United Methodist Church

Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church phone - 815-438-6105

Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency, Inc.

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

First Reformed Church’s worship and activities

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 23, at First Reformed Church, located at 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will bring the message and Randy Dykstra and Judy Vanderploeg will sing a duet. Coffee and refreshments are available during social time in the library after the service.

Creative Crew will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 26.

Senior meals will be available at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the church.

The Feed the Children program gives out lunches to children every Wednesday at the church from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Services are livestreamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to join the group and see the services. The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI 100.3-FM at 6 p.m. Sunday night. For more information, go to www.firstrcafulton.org.

Fulton Presbyterian Church’s worship, activities

Fulton Presbyterian Church. located at 311 N. Ninth St., invites you to join them for worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Rev. James Camp will deliver the message. The Sit-N-Sew group will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.

For information, go to www.fultonpreschurch.org or call the church office at 815-589-3580.

The Church of the Cross’ annual Ice Cream Social will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the church, 22621 Routes 2 and 92, Port Byron. Buy a dinner for $12, which includes barbecue, baked beans, potato salad, chips, desserts and a drink and then get your homemade ice cream by the scoop for $2.50 or by the quart for $7. There will be a separate line for carryouts. Call Diana O’Hara at 309-235-4623 for questions. The church’s Sunday worship service with Rev. Mark Graham is at 8:45 a.m. and all are welcome to come and join. Pictured are Church of the Cross helpers making homemade ice cream.

SVRC welcomes The McCloskey’s to the outdoor stage

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, welcomes The McCloskey’s to the outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 23. Please join us for an evening of music and ministry.

Pat and Kyla McCloskey are a husband and wife duo based in Hebron, Indiana. They travel across the country singing soul-stirring and inspirational music. Their preaching will challenge the heart and encourage Christians to give it all to Jesus Christ in service and testimony.

A freewill offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.

Newton Zion Reformed Church’s Ice Cream Social is July 23

Newton Zion Reformed Church, 10465 Frog Pond Road in Erie, is having an Ice Cream Social from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 23. There will be homemade ice cream, treats and games.

Photo provided by Diana O’Hara

Photo provided by Spring Valley Reformed Church Pat and Kyla McCloskey will perform at Spring Valley Reformed Church on July 23.

CHURCH BRIEFS

BHC students join Phi Theta Kappa honor society

Black Hawk College recently welcomed new members into the Quad-Cities Campus’ chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Phi Theta Kappa is recognized as the official honor society for community colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges.

To be eligible for membership, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours and have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Local inductees are Parker Holldorf of Erie and Jessee Pinson of Port Byron.

UW-Platteville announces Dean’s List

PLATTEVILLE, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its Dean’s List, honoring full-time students who earned high honors in the spring 2023 semester.

College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean’s List honors, while the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science requires students to reach at least a 3.50.

Students from Port Byron on the Dean’s List include Chase Lockaby, mechanical engineering; Lauren Lodico, environmental engineering; and Dawson Schulenberg, agricultural business

UW-Platteville announces spring 2023 graduates

PLATTEVILLE, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville awarded diplomas to more than 700 undergraduate students for the spring of 2023. Students from this area who graduated included Nicole Falk of Hillsdale, agricultural business; and Dawson Schulenberg of Port Byron, agricultural business.

Mitchell Patzka graduates from UW-Whitewater

WHITEWATER, WI – Mitchell Patzka of Albany earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at spring commencement May 13. Patzka graduated with a master’s degree in cybersecurity.

Abby Erickson on UW-La Crosse spring Dean’s List

LA CROSSE, WI – Abby Erickson of Port Byron has been named to the

Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have earned a 3.5 semester GPA or higher and carried a minimum of 12 credits.

Carthage College announces spring Dean’s List

KENOSHA, WI – Carthage College congratulates the students who have been named to the Dean’s List in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement in the spring. Students from the area included Brett VanDeWostine of Erie, Jack Kelley of Port Byron and Abigail Stichter of Erie. Dean’s List honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 GPA while carrying at least 12 letter-graded credits in a given semester.

Augustana College announces spring Dean’s List

ROCK ISLAND – Augustana College announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a

four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Recognized students include:

Fulton

Ella Aldridge, communication sciences and disorders

Kylie Collachia, elementary education

Mariam Elahmady, biology

Patrick Lower, elementary education

Jakob North, kinesiology

Emily Schipper, psychology and communication sciences and disorders

Erie

Emily Jenkins, psychology and public health

Hillsdale

Devin Gephart, kinesiology

Port Byron

Lauren Anderson, communication sciences and disorders

Emma Hogren, biology and art history

Dakota Serra, environmental studies

Jason Smith, environmental studies and biology

Elizabeth Bunge graduates from Upper Iowa University

FAYETTE, IA – Upper Iowa University announced Elizabeth Bunge of Cordova graduated with a master’s degree in organizational development emphasis in March.

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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

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

Vs.

Shyette A. Robinson; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC8

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 03/22/2023, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on August 25, 2023 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherw ise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auct ion to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following descr ibed real estate:

PIN 17-04-321-002

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2412 Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL 61265

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 calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twent y-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 r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no r epresentation as to the condi tion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Cour t fi le to verify a ll 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 SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor ney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-23-00091.

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AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS

THURSDAY, THURSDAY Howard Harold and others Auction July 20

Auction Starts at 5 30 PM, Doors open at 4:30 At Tipton Auction House, Thomson, IL. 61285

Philips 66 signs back and front

2 Phillips 66 for lights

2 Route 64 signs

Shelter OUTDOOR wood furnace with some pipe (like new)

Frontier 3pt posthole digger(like NEW)

Teqland walk behind trencher (like new) Paddle boat

6.6 ft. Truck topper (maroon)

Pro 12000 Rough Country winch (new)

Mount Carroll Fire Department Locker Household, collectible And much more

Frank Tipton, Auctioneer, 3001 IL. Rt. 84 Thomson IL. | 815-590-8206

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FFL license, Visa /M/C and Discover

Lunch by Dusty’s Pizza Plus 815-259-5015

ILLINOIS NOTICE IS BY GIVEN election held on day of Sept 2023 fro P.M. to 4 at the re of Eugene 29640 Road, Roc Illinois wh ich is wit boundaries drainage for the purpos electing a commissione said drainage trict for year term. Every adult of land district, residing w wi thout the is entitled and if a resid the State is eligible office of commissioner.

Dated: July 14, 2023 Sue R. Cle Circuit Whiteside Ex off of said July 18, 25, IN

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE UNION

SPECIAL DRAINAGE

DISTRICT OF THE TOWNS OF TAMPIC O, PROPHETSTOWN and HUME, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND STATE OF ILLINOIS 02 TX 25

DRAINAGE ELECTION

NOTICE IN RE:

UNION SPEC IAL DRAINAGE

DISTRICT OF THE TOWNS OF TAMPICO, PROPHETSTOWN AND HUME IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

NOTICE IS HERE-

BY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 5th day of September, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M at the residence of Eugene LeFevre, 29640 Plautz Road, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071, wh ich is wit hin the boundaries of sai d drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of said drainage district for a threeyear term. Every adult owner of land in said district, whether residing within or wi thout the district, is entitled to vote, and if a resident of the State of Illinois is eligible to the office of dra inage commissioner.

Dated:

July 14, 2023

Sue R. Costello, Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois

Ex officio clerk of said drainage district

July 18, 25, 2023

FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

LYNDON DRAINAGE DISTRICT #3 IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS NO: 94 MR 64 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICEIN RE: LYNDON DRAINAGE DISTRICT # 3 IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND ST ATE OF ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HERE-

BY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 5th day of September, 2023, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M at the Lyndon Township Office, at 101 West Commercial Str eet, Lyndon, Illinois, wh ich is wit hin the boundaries of sai d drainag e district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of said drainage district for a threeyear term.

Every adult owner of land in said district, whether residing wit hin or wi thout the district, is entitled to vote , and if a resident of the S tate of Illinois is eligible to the office of drainage commissioner

Dated: July 10, 2023

Sue R. Costello, Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois

Ex officio clerk of said drainage district

July 18, 2023

E. Davey, Malman Law, 205 West Randolph Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The estate will be administered wi thout court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested pers on terminate s independe nt administration at any ti me by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed wi th the clerk or wi th the representative, or both, on or before January 4, 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 wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.

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

Terrence E. Davey

Malman L aw

205 West Randolph Street, Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312)629-0099

I3223390

July 4, 11, 18, 2023

SECTION 00 11 13

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

OWNER: ERIE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 PROJECT: ADDITION A ND RENOVATION

CUSD- ANNE X BUILDING

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS

LEG AL NOTICES LEG AL NOTICES

ORDINANCE 2023 - 06

AN ORDINANCE TO RENAME THE AVENUE BETWEEN 8TH AND 9TH STR EET T O 1ST AVENUE

TO E RIE

Notice is hereby given that Erie Community Unit School District #1 will rece ive sealed bids for constructi on of the above proj ect until 3:00 p.m., loca l time, on Wednesday August 2, 2023. Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Bids will be received at E rie Community Unit School District, District Office, 520 5th Ave nue, Erie, IL 61250. All interested parties are invited to att end.

Offers shall be on a stipulated sum basis for the following Bid Pa ckages:

Bid Package 3A - Masonry Bid Package 3B - Food Service Equipment

Bid S ecurity in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid must accompany bid in accor dance with the Instructions to Bidders.

EXAMINATION OR PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS:

One (1) set of printed Procur ement Documents may be obtained by Bidders directly from CityBlue Technologies upon depositing the sum of $500.00 (refundable). (MBI car ds will be accepted). A separate shipping fee of $40.00 is also required (Nonrefundable). All checks are to be made out to the Erie C USD#1 and mailed to CityBlue Technologies. The deposit amount will be refunded, provided complet e sets of documents in sati sfactory condition are returned within ten (10) calendar days following bid opening, postpaid, to CityBlue Technologies, 4653 44th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 (309.277.3000)

Printed sets of Procurement Documents may be examined at:

Bray Architects

220 Emerson Place, Davenport, IA 52801

Estes Construction

131 West 2nd Street, Suite 400, Davenport, IA 52801

Available for viewing at Estes Construction iSqFt website. Erie Community Unit School District #1, District Office

520 5th Avenue , Erie IL 61250

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Products and materials incor porated in the Work of this project are exempt from Illinois sales tax and local option sales tax

Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond will be required in the full amount of the contract. Work required by the proposed contract shall begi n upon ISSUAN CE OF THE OWNER'S “NOTICE TO PROCEED” the Work associat ed with the new school building must be complete d with all equipment placed in operati on on or before the anticipated dates of Substantial Completion

This bid will remain subject to acceptance for sixty (6 0) days after the day of the bid opening.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularity in the bids and in the bidding and to enter into such contracts as shall be d eemed to be in the Owner's best interes t.

SITE ASSESSMENT:

Examine the project si te before submitting a bid END OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

July 18, 2023

WHEREAS, the Avenue between Main Ave nue and Second Av enue running from 8th Street and 9th Street within the Vill age of Cordova has been unnamed and referred to as an alley; and

WHEREAS, the primar y means of access to several residences within the area is through said unnamed avenue; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Cordova maintains the unnamed avenue as a pub lic street, including snow removal, garbage pickup and stree t maintenance; and

WHEREAS, the lack of a formal name for the unnamed avenue creates location issues for the postal service, other delivery services and emergency response;

NOW THEREF ORE, Be and it is ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois as follows:

SE CTION 1. The unnamed avenue between Main Avenue and 2nd Avenue, running between 8th Street and 9th Street shall be named "1st Avenue".

SE CTION 2. The Village of Cordova shall post street signs refl ecting the change in name of the avenue to "1st Ave nue".

SE CTION 3. The Village Clerk shall alert emergency dispatch, the Cordova Fire Protection District, and the U.S. Postal service to the change in the name of said avenue by mailing a copy of this Ordinance to each entity

SE CTION 4. The Village Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be recorded in the office of the Rock Island County Recorder

SE CTION 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed insofar as they so conflict.

SE CTION 6. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage and pub lished as provided by law

Passed this 15th day of June, 2023 by its Corporate Authorities.

AYES: 4

Della Scott, Ben Roush, Jeff Claus, Harvey Sothmann

NAYS: 0

Absent or Abstain: 1, Ron Willhite

By: James B oone

James Boone, President of the Village of Cordova, Illinois

ATTEST:

/s/ Melissa Bowman Melissa Bowman, Clerk of th e Village of Cordova, IL July 18, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK I SLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS GreenState Credit Un ion PLAINTIFF Vs. Shyette A. Robinson; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC8

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale ente red in the above cause on 03/22/2023, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on August 25, 2023 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

THE EAST 80 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION NU MBER 4, IN TOWNSHIP NUMBER

17 NORTH, RANGE NUMBER 1 WEST OF THE 4TH P.M., SITUATE D IN THE CITY OF MOLI NE, ROCK ISLAN D COUNTY ILLINOIS AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE INTE RSECTION ON THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF COLONA ROAD, NOW TWENTY-THIRD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF MOLINE, RUNNING THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID AVENUE, TO A POINT WH ERE A NORTH AND SOUTH LINE, WHICH IS PARALLEL TO SAID ABOVE NAMED WEST LINE AND WHICH IS ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ( 120) FEET EAST THEREFROM MEAS URED AT RIGHT ANGLES, INTERSECTS SAID COLONA ROAD, NOW TWENTY-THIRD AVENUE; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH PARALLEL TO SAID ABOVE NAMED WEST LINE, ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY TO A POINT ON SAID ABOVE NAMED WEST LINE, WHICH IS ONE HUNDRED TH IRTY (130) FEET SOUTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE , ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PART DEEDED TO THE CITY OF MOLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 3 OF PLEASA NT RIDGE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MOLI NE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 24, 1928 IN PLAT BOOK 19, PAGE 47 IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3 HAVE A BEARING OF SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 07 SE CONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 3.39 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF 23RD AVENUE, IN SAID CITY, HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 65 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 28 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 61.08 FEET TO A PO INT; THE NCE NORTHWESTERLY O N A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 24 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST, A D ISTANCE OF 3.08 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF 23RD AVENUE IN SAID CITY, HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 65 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 62.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 190 SQUARE FEET (0.004 ACRES), MORE OR LE SS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION, THE CENTERLINE OF 25TH STREET, NORTH OF 23RD AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF MOLINE, HAS BEEN AS SIGNED THE BEARING OF NORTH 10 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST PIN 17-04-321-002

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2412 Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL 61265

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 calc ulated 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 qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Plai ntiff and in "AS IS" condition The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court

If the propert y is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assess ment 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 inter est community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condomi nium 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 entitl ed only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mor tgagee'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 estat e after C onfirmat ion of the sa le. The successful purchaser has the sole r esponsibility/expense of ev icting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIO N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associa tes, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794 -9876. Please refer to file number 14-23-00091. I3224299

July 18, 25, 2023

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