Whiteside-08-22-2023

Lindzi Larsen, 9, takes a rest among the cows on Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Whiteside County Fair. Lindzi traveled from Wisconsin to spend time at the fair with her uncle Kevin Larsen of Badger Hill Farm in Morrison. The Larsens won the 2023 Open Show Grand Champion Cow Calf Pair. More fair photos on page 3.

George Howard ‘Bud’ Thompson, Shirley M. Jones, Mark A. Spangler, Johanne S. Meyer, Richard D. Vegter, Martha Cruz, Page 4

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Morrison council debates intersection’s safety

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

They’re not ready to take a vote quite yet, but Morrison City Council members Monday night debated whether it’s a good idea to remove stoplights and possibly change traffic flow at U.S. 30 and Genesee Street.

Morrison City Administrator Brian Melton described the intersection, which has been under discussion for several years, as unsafe for northbound and southbound motorists as they cross Genesee Street over U.S. 30, or when they turn from Genesee onto U.S. 30. He also said the traffic lights are obsolete and expensive to maintain.

But if the stoplight is removed, Mayor Scott Vandermyde said, the Illinois Department of Transportation will not allow motorists to turn from Genesee onto the highway, or cross U.S. 30, because of poor line of sight.

That will leave two choices, he said. One option would be to make the 200 block of Genesee a southbound one-way street from U.S. 30 to Main Street and make the 300 block of Genesee a northbound one-way street from U.S. 30 to Knox Street; that would prevent motorists from turning east or west onto 30 or crossing the intersection.

Another option is to close the 200 block of North Genesee to traffic and make the 300 block a northbound one-way street.

“That achieves the objective of IDOT allowing us to remove the traffic light,” Vandermyde said.

Melton said the latest discussion about the intersection surfaced in July and closing the 200 block to traffic would allow that stretch of street to be used for something different for the downtown area.

But City Councilman Josh West said the city already has received five pages of names from petitioners who are against

the street closure. He also was concerned about businesses in that area, the loss of parking spaces and how the change would affect school buses that travel Genesee Street north to Northside Elementary School.

“To me, we got five pages of signatures against this project – that is direct democracy in action,” West said. “I hear a lot of people say take the lights out. I mean this is an important thing for our residents. They’ve spoken so I’m glad we’re deliberating this because we don’t get a lot of subjects around here where we get five pages of signatures saying don’t do this.”

He also wanted to get input from the Morrison School District before proceeding.

Vandermyde stressed to the council and the dozen people in the audience that the council is not ready to take a vote on the issue, but if it does, he will make sure the public is informed before any vote taking place.

Morrison Garden Club sponsoring tree planting incentive

Many of us in Morrison have lost trees because of storms and disease. The Morrison Garden Club would like to help encourage residents to replace some of those trees. The club is sponsoring a tree planting reimbursement program this fall. We are willing to reimburse “up to $50” for one tree that you plant this fall in your yard for the first 40 participants that reside in Morrison.

There are written guidelines along with a list of trees suggested for our area. The program begins Aug. 15 and runs through Nov. 1, unless we reach our 40 reimburse-

ments first.

If you wish to print a copy of the packet, which contains the guidelines, tree list, the

Food pantry readies for move

Morrison Food Pantry announced that Thursday, Aug. 24, will be the last time it distributes food at its current location at 200 W. Knox St., located on the north side of the United Methodist Church.

On Aug. 31, which is the fifth Thursday of the month, they’ll be distributing food to clients for the first time at their new location, 629 E. Lincolnway Drive. The building is next to the Kunes Auto Dealership and there will be a sign out front and someone directing traffic in the parking lot.

There has been a change in the monthly income level for eligibility. The income amount has gone up as follows: A household of (1) person is $3,645, (2) $4,930, (3) $6,215, (4) 7,500, (5) $8,785, (6) $10,070, (7) $11,355, (8) $12,640, (9) $13,925 and

(10) $15,210. For households with more than 10, add $1,285 for each additional person.

As the number of clients increases, so do the expenses for buying food to handle the increased numbers. The pantry’s fundraiser is up and running. Please send monetary donations to Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP, P.O. Box 324, Morrison, IL 61270.

As of Aug. 17, they was $8,200 in donations.

Please remember MFP when you think about donating to a nonprofit charity as all money stays in the Morrison community. The food pantry receives no government funding and must rely on private donations to continue its operation. Thank you Morrison for your support.

reimbursement form, etc, email Nancy at nancycstevens@gmail.com. Printed copies of the packet are available by request only and can be mailed to you.

A brochure is available that contains some great information on tree planting suggestions.

Copies of the “Under the Canopy” brochure will be available at Odell Public Library until the supply runs out.

If you have any questions, text Kelly West at 815-499-4885. She will return your call and answer any questions you may have.

Morrison, Savanna get CDBG grants

Two area towns will receive a Community Development Block Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity that will be used “to make critical repairs to water, sewer and drainage infrastructure,” the governor’s office said in a news release.

Morrison will get more than $1.27 million that it will use in its ongoing effort to replace sewer pipe linings, City Manager Brian Melton said.

Savanna will get $1.5 million, which it will use as part of its plans to replace aging water mains, said Jeremy Hughes, the town’s new superintendent of public works.

The money is coming from a pool of $56.9 million, obtained in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, that is being awarded to 54 projects in nonmetropolitan areas as part of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital plan, according to the release.

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Highlights from the Whiteside County Fair

Photos by Sarah Ford for Shaw Media ABOVE: Avery Williams, Brinley Tegeler, Teaghan Tipton, Paisley Tegeler and Jozey Tegeler are pictured from left on Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Whiteside County Fair. Brinley won the bike giveaway sponsored by 1st Gateway Credit Union. Local businesses contributed to a daily bike giveaway during fair week. LEFT: Siblings Ellie, 7, and Kaleb Damhoff, 11, of Morrison check out the general projects in the exhibition hall Thursday, Aug. 17. Her display was a Barbie doll collection and his was a non-kit Lego build. MIDDLE LEFT: Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker (left) and fair volunteer Bob Stone of Morrison have some fun while drawing names for the cake and pie walk in the exhibition hall Thursday, Aug. 17.

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Beau Brackemyer, 10, of Morrison races Wrecking Ball, a mini monster truck Aug. 17 at the Whiteside County Fair.

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The round barn was the perfect location to view the fireworks display after the Full Throttle Monster Truck show Thursday, Aug. 17. at the Whiteside County Fair.

OBITUARIES

GEORGE HOWARD ‘BUD’ THOMPSON

Born: October 18, 1930 in Prophetstown, IL

Died: July 5, 2023 in Prophetstown, IL

To know Bud was to love him. George Howard ‘Bud’ Thompson went Home to our Heavenly Father on July 5, 2023, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born in Prophetstown on October 18, 1930, to George and Gladys Thompson. He was educated in Prophetstown schools, and studied Art at Augustana College and the University of New

SHIRLEY M. JONES

Born: April 27, 1946 in Moline, Illinois

Died: August 16, 2023 in Hillsdale, Illinois

Shirley M. Jones, 77, of Hillsdale, IL, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at her home. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 PM Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Graveside services in Bethesda Cemetery, Hillsdale, will be private.

Shirley was born April 27, 1946 in Moline, IL, the daughter of Charles and Gabriel (Laleman) Dhooge. She married Donald E. Jones on June 1, 1968. Shirley loved kids. She baby sat for many children in the area. Many times you would find the “Warren Avenue gang” at the house playing a game, drinking kool-aid

JOHANNE S. MEYER

Born: March 7, 1937 in Prophetstown, Illinois

Died: August 13, 2023 in Morrison, Illinois

Johanne S. Meyer, 86, of Erie, IL, was called home by her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Pleasant View Rehab and Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. Visitation will be held from 3 – 4 pm Saturday, August 19th followed by a brief service at 4:00 pm at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Graveside Services will be private in Bethesda Cemetery, Hillsdale, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pine Haven Christian Children’s Center in Montana, or the Erie Ambulance Service.

Johanne was born March 7, 1937 in Prophetstown, IL, the daughter of Leonard A. and Neva P. (Shuler) Church. She married Robert L. “Bob” Meyer on January 9, 1955 at the Prophetstown United Methodist Church. Johanne owned and operated her own women’s clothing store called the Main Attraction.

Mexico in Taos. He returned home to take over the family business from his father and owned and managed George Thompson & Son Livestock and Trucking company for 40 years.

On March 4, 1950, he began a 73 year adventure with the love of his life, Shirley Van Damme, who survives him. He is also survived by their two children, Mark (Lorraine) Thompson and Becky Lambert, four granddaughters: Sara (John) Whitbeck, Andrea (Greg Ruff) Thompson, Allison (Ernie) Stone, Hillary (Joe) Burmeister, and 9 great grandchildren: Gracie and Bailey Whitbeck; Zoey and Quinn Ruff; Aletheia, Azariah, Ainesis, and Evangeline Stone; and Lyra Burmeister. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Hazel Ackeberg and Leone Pierson.

or having a popsicle. She later worked at the Riverdale Elementary School in food service, was a corn sorter for Golden Seed Co., and worked for Brown Traffic. Shirley enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting and collecting various things. Her salt and pepper shaker collection was her greatest. Above all, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered for being a jokester and her gift of gab.

She is survived by her 3 children, Carey Feller (Troy Hambelton), Hillsdale, Andy Jones, Hillsdale, Tony Jones (Shannon Adams), Prophetstown; and grandchildren, Nicholas (Aaron) Waldbusser, Adam Waldbusser, Lee (Danielle) Jones and Michael Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald in April 2020; brother, Donald Dhooge; and sister, Sue Ann Dhooge. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

Johanne was on the first ambulance crew in Erie in 1977, she was a voter volunteer, a member of the Erie Homemakers Association, and she played in a card club for over 30 years. She led a very active church life. She enjoyed going on mission trips to Pine Haven, Montana. Johanne was a die-hard Cubs fan. She loved going to Cubs spring training games with Bob in Arizona for many years. When she wasn’t watching the Cubs play, you could find her in the cheering section of her great grandson’s baseball games, or watching her great granddaughter’s theatrical performances. Johanne was an avid reader, loved to crochet and paint artwork and was a great cook and baker.

She is survived by her 4 children, Coral Minge, Erie, IL, Carmen (Tim) Laisner, IA, Crystal (Jim) Kosc, WI, Kevin Meyer, FL, and Kim (Tom) Dollieslager, Erie, IL; brother Ronnie (Mary) Church, Tampico, IL; sister Paula Baker, Chadwick, IL; a special granddaughter Kortney (Michael) Douglas, along with 7 more grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bob; and a son in law, David Minge. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com.

Bud loved his family, friends, and community. He served others throughout his life as a school board member and president, mayor, county board member, and State Board of Education member. He was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church and served the church in many capacities, including mission trips. He loved Prophetstown, loved showing the town off to everyone, and served in many local organizations. He donated over 20 gallons of blood and in his final act of service, he donated his body to science at the University of Iowa.

He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards, telling the best jokes, traveling, and swapping tall tales. But his passion was for the arts. He often said the arts are not an extra, they are essential. He loved painting murals and the-

MARK A. SPANGLER

Born: March 30, 1958 in Clinton, IA

Died: August 14, 2023 in Fulton, IL

MARK A. SPANGLER, 65, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, August 14, 2023 at his home in Fulton. There will be no visitation or funeral service; cremation rites will be accorded. The Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Oakridge Cemetery in Albany, IL. A memorial has been established.

Mark was born March 30, 1958 in Clinton, IA to Leonard H. and Lois A. (Engelkens) Span-

RICHARD D. VEGTER

Born: December 18, 1947 in Morrison, IL

Died: August 18, 2023 in Prophetstown, IL

RICHARD D. VEGTER, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, August 18, 2023 at Allure of Prophetstown. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, with Mr. Ken Renkes officiating. A visitation will precede the funeral service, starting at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been established to the Happy Tails Animal Shelter in Sterling, IL. Richard was born December 18, 1947, in Morrison, IL, to Willard and Sylvia (Wiebenga) Vegter. He was educated in the Garden Plain and Prairie Center Grade Schools, and was a 1966 graduate of Morrison High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and served during the

MARTHA CRUZ

Martha Cruz, 60, of Thomson, IL, passed on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

atrical sets around Ptown and nearby towns, and has murals as far as India. He would share the experience and his love of painting with local high school students, including his granddaughters, and anyone else who would listen.

Because of his love of Prophetstown, his family would be grateful for memorials in his name to be directed to the Prophetstown High School Arts Department, Prophetstown/ Lyndon Food Pantry, the Prophetstown Area Historical Society, or any local organization. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 –4:00 PM on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Prophetstown United Methodist Church in Prophetstown, IL.

To send online condolences go to www. bosmagibson.com

gler. He was educated in the Fulton grade schools and was a 1976 graduate of Fulton High School. Mark worked as a carpenter for Wiebenga Construction in Clinton, IA. He was a member of Bethel Reformed Church in Fulton. Mark was a talented woodworker and enjoyed tinkering. He made many miniature windmills and other wooden crafts. He loved to read, sing in church, and for many years he was a caregiver for his parents.

Survivors include one sister, Sharon (Roger) Schaver of Oak Creek, WI; two brothers, Mike Spangler of Oak Creek, WI and Brian Spangler of Morrison, IL; nieces and nephews, Robert (Katherine) Spangler, Beth Spangler, Kerri (Richie) VanKampen, Jennifer (Glen Hammon) Rodgers; six great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Scott A Spangler; several aunts and uncles.

Vietnam War. On June 18, 1984 he married Becky L. Birely in Las Vegas, NV. She died on January 31, 2012. Richard was employed for 38 years as a plumber and HVAC technician by the former Ross V. Bogott Company in Morrison, retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local #25 in Rock Island, IL, and also a member of the Morrison VFW Post 8281. Richard enjoyed dog training, hunting and fishing. He and his wife Becky were members of the Irish Setter Dog Club of Greater Davenport, IA, the Flat Coated Retriever Club of America and the Tri-City Kennel Club in Davenport.

Survivors include one sister, Joyce (Jim) Hefler of Rock Falls, IL; two brothers, Harlan and Larry Vegter, both of Morrison; two sistersin-law, Jo Heller and Connie Vegter, both of Morrison; several nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Becky; one brother, Allan Vegter; one sister-in-law, Marilyn Vegter; two nephews, Mark Heller and Steve Vegter. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

MARTHA CRUZ

Martha Cruz, 60, of Thomson, IL, passed on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL. Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

Morrison man who is a teacher pleads not guilty to sexually abusing Boy Scout in 2004

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com and KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

OREGON – A Morrison man pleaded not guilty last week to sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy in 2004, when the man was a director at Camp Lowden, a Boy Scout camp east of Oregon.

Jason L. Endress, 44, was arrested July 25 and had a preliminary hearing Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Ogle County court, where he is charged with criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department received a call June 23 from Emily Cross, chief operating officer of the Blackhawk Area Council, who said the organization’s hotline received a

call with the allegations, Lt. Brian Ketter testified.

The Blackhawk Area Council is chartered by the national Boy Scouts of America council and is headquartered in Rockford, serving southwestern Wisconsin and northwestern Illinois. It runs Canyon Camp between Stockton and Apple River and Camp Lowden in Illinois.

Ketter contacted the hotline caller, who said he was a camper at Camp Lowden in 2003 and 2004, when Endress, then 25, was a director. The man said he met Endress when he was 14, they “got along very well,” and he returned, again as a camper, in 2004, when their “bond grew closer,” Ketter testified.

“He said they had sexual contact several times,” Ketter said, adding that the boy also visited Endress’s home in Fulton after the boy got permission from his mother.

“Was the sexual contact at Camp Lowden before or after he was at the defendant’s home?” Assistant State’s

Attorney Allison Huntley said.

“After the contact at the home,” Ketter said.

Ketter said the boy, who is now 25, told him he and Endress “touched each other” while in the chapel at Camp Lowden. According to court documents, the sexual contact occurred May 24 and Sept. 6, 2004.

Under cross-examination by Endress’s attorney, James Mertes of Sterling, Ketter said he didn’t know what type of “director” Endress was in 2004, but he knew it was a “supervisory” position.

When Mertes asked how many incidents there were at Camp Lowden involving his client and their duration, Ketter said he did not know.

Mertes asked why the man waited 19 years to accuse Endress.

“He told me that it really started to bother him when he turned 25 and that it was wearing on him, so he called the hotline looking for some help,” Ketter said.

Mertes asked whether there was

any video, physical evidence or corroboration from any other Camp Lowden staff members in connection with the charges.

“No,” said Ketter, adding that he has a group photo from that summer.

“Have you had any contact with any other Boy Scout who may have been there in 2004?” Mertes said.

“I’ve talked to several, but I don’t believe I have talked to anyone who was there in 2004,” Ketter said.

He said he talked to someone who said he saw Endress going on walks with younger staff members at night.

Under redirect questioning, Ketter told Huntley that he and an Illinois State Police special agent listened in on a telephone conversation that the man had with Endress on July 20.

The boy asked Endress, “ ‘When we had sex and everything,’ if he loved him,” Ketter said.

“He said, ‘Yes, I did,’ ” Ketter testified.

Jason L. Endress

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST – FULTON

2003: Fulton fire and ambulance respond to natural gas leak

60 Years

Aug. 21, 1963

Richard Huizenga is now the sole owner of the Dutch Boy GMC Sales and Service with the dissolution of a partnership between him and John Gerdes. Huizenga said the business will continue as in the past, providing complete garage service for trucks and cars.

Miss Stella Griffa of Cordoba, Argentina, the Fulton High School exchange student for the coming school year, will leave from Buenos Aires on Aug. 21 for Miami, Florida. She will arrive in Davenport by bus on Aug. 25, where Mr. and Mrs. John Balk will pick her up. She will make her home with the Balks while attending school in Fulton.

50 Years

Aug. 22, 1973

Miss Edith Schwedler, a registered pharmacist who did most of her studying in Germany, is now assisting Fred Berg, R.Ph., at Berg’s Pharmacy.

Fulton Township recently completed a new township garage on onehalf acre of land west of the Ursal Wiersema property on Cattail Road.

The new garage, the first in the history of the township, is a 60-foot-by-24-foot pole-type building. It is large enough to accommodate four trucks or earth-moving machines. Total cost was about $10,000 and was provided from federal revenue sharing funds.

40 Years

Aug. 24, 1983

It was opening day of school for students at the Community Christian School of Fulton. The new building recently was purchased at auction and will house kindergarten through sixth grade. The old building will house the junior high school and high school students.

Albany Miss Flame contestants include Jodie Tomman, Kelly Mattan, Susan Smith, Rebecca Hamm, Dorrie McWilliams, Dawn Sternberg and Veronica Chamberlain.

30 Years

Aug. 18, 1993

Members of the board of directors of the Fulton Chamber of Commerce held an organizational meeting and elected new officers for the next fiscal

year. They include Bill Brinkman, president; Terry Tufty, vice president; Martin Merema, secretary; and Mike Smith, treasurer.

The city of Fulton continues to battle problems with sanitary sewers. Some of the problems are related to the flood of 1993, but a new one has surfaced that may be costly to the city. The new problem is the main line that carries 75% of Fulton’s sewage to the treatment plant has been plugged twice since the flood. Enviromark of the Quad Cities has tried to unplug the sewer and has not succeeded. Once it is back in operation, a TV camera will travel the length of the sewer to try to determine the problem.

20 Years

Aug. 20, 2003

The Fulton fire and ambulance departments responded to a major natural gas leak at the intersection of 16th Avenue and 13th Street. Commonwealth Edison crews were trenching in power for the new baseball diamonds when they ruptured a 2-inch high pressure gas line. Because of the high amount of gas leaking, it was

determined as a precaution to evacuate some of the residents.

It seemed like a normal afternoon for windmill volunteers until a group of 50 people from Peoria, traveling together, arrived at the mill. They had heard about the mill and decided to visit it as a group. With the Welcome Center downstairs completely filled with people, many took the bike trail to the upper level. Many comments were heard such as “how nice,” “how wonderful” and “I never saw anything like it.”

10 Years

Aug. 21, 2013

The Fulton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting at the new River City Massage Center. Owner Kate Johnson was thrilled to meet area residents and chamber members.

Tree of Life Chiropractic truly cares about the communities it practices in. At the Fulton Kiwanis meeting, Dr. Heath Treharne presented Barb Janis with several backpacks for students who may need school supplies. The best part was the backpacks were loaded with supplies.

A condition called hormesis and energy levels are discussed YOUR

STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

The best way to improve the overall energy in human beings is to increase the function and size and number of the mitochondria, the energy powerhouses of the cell. They take in fuel in the form of carbohydrates and fats and turn them into ATP, which is energy of the cellular level.

Both mild fatigue and severe chronic fatigue are driven by two related conditions. The first is mitochondrial dysfunction and the second is oxidative stress, which involves free radicals of the oxygen molecule. Damage occurs when there are not enough antioxidants at the cellular level. Simply put, chronic fatigue and acute fatigue are a function of mitochondria dysfunction.

An important balance in the energy equation is to not have the mitochondria shift into cell defense mode. This happens when there are excess stressors, which leads to the energy mode being turned off. In a paradoxical fashion, the right amount of stress produces a condition called hormesis. The right balance will help improve resistance to disease, longevity and resilience, as well as energy levels.

Aging is an obvious drain on the mitochondria. Surprisingly, the lack of proper stress known as hormesis is another significant factor. With age comes an increase in free radicals and a decrease in the body’s cleansing mechanism known as autophagy. In addition, the mitochondria needs to be challenged, which stimulates them to have both larger numbers and size.

Hormesis is the process in which a stressor that is mild or temporary increases resistance to other stressors and therefore increases both the health and resilience and vitality of the organism. Think of exercise as the classic example when it is not overdone. Additional ways to induce this phenomenon include intermittent fasting, exposure to UV light, the implementation of red and near infrared light, the use of heat or cold, the use of oxygen deprivation techniques and finally some intake sources such as dietary phytochemicals or xenobiotics.

Perhaps the operative word or concept defining hormesis is less is better. Additionally, employing mild stressors in the form of hormesis is the only way to prevent or deal effectively with the aging process. One of the simplest

techniques to employ is a concept known as intermittent hypoxic training. This type of training teaches your blood to extract oxygen more efficiently from the lungs. A good exercise is to exhale your breath and hold it while walking. Then count how many paces you can take before you need to breathe. Follow this breathing normally until you’re back to feeling comfortable and repeat the cycle anywhere from four to 12 times.

Hormesis is the process in which a stressor that is mild or temporary increases resistance to other stressors and therefore increases both the health and resilience and vitality of the organism.

Online registration open for Morrison’s Paint the Town

Paint the Town, Morrison’s family festival for the visual arts, returns Saturday, Sept. 16, offering 1,700 squares for painting on downtown streets.

The entire downtown again will be transformed into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot squares ready to receive the creative expressions of children, families, friends and artists of all ages. Music and food provide the backdrop for a day of painting the street.

This year, The Children’s Art Preservation of Morrison is honoring Bob Ross on the 2023 event T-shirt. Ross was creator and host of the long-running PBS painting series “The Joy of Painting.”

For a registration fee of $20, which will increase to $25 after 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, people can register to paint a masterpiece alone or with a friend. Participants receive an assigned 5-by-5-foot square on the street and an event bag containing all the supplies needed to paint: a primary color water-based tempera paint set plus black and white, one narrow brush for lining and one wide brush for filling, chalk for sketching,

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to Rock Falls

cups, stirrers and instructions for mixing colors, an event T-shirt, and giveaway goodies from sponsors. Local and regional sponsors help keep the cost to register lower.

Friends can register to paint together or put together a group of adjacent squares to make a larger canvas. There also will be a limited number of circular spaces available. CAPA requests that multiple participants register together to reserve adjacent squares. For ease of picking up painting supplies, squares bought for multiple names must be picked up under one designated buyer’s name.

To register online, visit www. paintthetownmorrison.com. Check the website for more details, including pictures from past Paint the Town events and sponsor information.

CAPA welcomes and needs new volunteers to assist with Paint the Town before and on the day of the event. To volunteer, text or phone Angela Reamer at 815-499-8128 or reach her by email at angela. reamer@gmail.com or volunteer via the Paint the Town website.

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will arrive in Rock Falls at 10 a.m. Aug. 31 and will be available for viewing 24 hours a day through 8 a.m. Sept. 4.

The public is encouraged to line up along First Avenue in Rock Falls for the procession of the Wall. Veterans who would like to be in the procession are encouraged to call Rock Falls Tourism at 815-622-1106 for more details.

The Wall is a 3/5-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. It stands 6 feet tall at the center, covers almost 300 feet from end to end and has 58,272 names inscribed on its surface.

“The purpose of the Wall is to help heal and rekindle friendships and allow people the opportunity to honor loved ones who otherwise may not be able to make the trip to Washington. This event is designed to honor those who served in Vietnam, including POW/ MIA veterans,” Melinda Jones, director of tourism and events for Rock Falls Tourism, said in a news release.

A few spots remain open during the

Legion Post 328 collecting unserviceable flags

Morrison American Legion Post 328 will conduct its annual flag retirement ceremony Sunday, Sept. 24, at Veterans Memorial Park. A drop box in front of the post at 306 E. Main St. is available to drop off your flags. Flags accepted include U.S., POW, state, etc. If you have an abundance of flags, call the Morrison Legion Post to make arrangements.

time the Wall is in town.

“The Wall is to be manned 24 hours a day while it is here. If you are interested, please call our office or go to https://visitrockfalls.com/vietnam-traveling-memorial-wall,” Jones said.

Replicas of the memorials for 9/11 and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars also will be on display.

Visitors may view the Wall 24 hours a day beginning about 2 p.m. Aug. 31 through 8 a.m. Sept. 4 at the RB&W District, 201 E. Second St., Rock Falls.

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2023

SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK

Clinton Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 70th season

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 70 years as a live music institution this year.

The orchestra, with musicians, ticket holders and financial supporters from a wide area in eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois, will open the concert season Sept. 23 in Clinton. Conductor and music director Brian Dollinger has invited two longtime friends of the orchestra as guest soloists.

For the opening concert, Peoria Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Marcia Henry Liebenow will be the featured violin soloist, playing a concerto by Max Bruch. In April 2024, cellist Anthony Arnone, a faculty member at the University of Iowa, will solo with the orchestra with a concerto by Edward Elgar.

Along the way will be an all-orchestra concert in Sterling featuring Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings,” Schubert’s well-known “Unfinished Symphony,” and the overture to Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute.”

A bus for concertgoers will load in Clinton and pick up passengers in Fulton and Morrison in partnership with Community State Bank. Bus reservations can be made by calling 563-219-8084.

The orchestra’s popular Holiday Concert and a concert of chamber music will be performed in Clinton and a special family concert in Morrison will feature a young artist chosen from area high school musicians.

This is Dollinger’s 16th season with the orchestra.

During August and early September, the symphony’s board of directors is soliciting support for the Annual Fund, offering season tickets and advertising space in the printed concert programs. Information is available from board members, on the Symphony’s webpage at www.clintonsymphony.org or from Executive Director Robert Whipple at execdirector@clintonsymphony.org. The orchestra’s mailing address is Box 116, Clinton IA 52732.

The board of directors is led by Stuart Lind, with Lynn McGraw as vice chairwoman, Karl Wolf as secretary and Rick Sweet as treasurer. Other members are Jean Buikema, Nancy Burgess, Joan Current, Nancy Malli, Greg Marston, Catherine Martin, Mary B. Paul and Melinda Putman.

RockRiverChapterNSDAR donatesschoolsupplies

Members of the Rock River Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution bought school supplies and donated them to the Regional Office of Education, which used the items to help fill backpacks for area school children. Standing by some of the donated items are Christopher Tennyson, regional superintendent and Frances Bishop, NSDAR member.

Brian Dollinger

Photo provided by Rock River Chapter NSDAR

SWCD’s role in the communities they serve

By SARAH FORD for Shaw Media

The Whiteside County SWCD functions as a first stop for conservation issues with the goal to assist citizens with conservation efforts that include wildlife management or control, plant identification, agronomy, native plant management and establishment, forestry, cover crop management, wetland development, erosion prevention, conservation education and program guidance/cost share at the federal, state and local levels.

For most SWCDs, the two main employees are the resource conservationist and administrative coordinator. In Whiteside County, Heather Luckritz is the resource conservationist and Tricia Paxson is the administrative coordinator. The SWCD receives state and sometimes local funding for these employees. The local SWCD board determines both salary and benefits for the positions, usually based upon other county government positions and employee qualifications.

Luckritz serves the SWCD as the technical adviser and is versed in local conservation practices and programs to assist internal and external clients by using their practical and researchbased knowledge to offer their best advice. Another role is to be the public face of the SWCD and to implement SWCD board policies.

The administrative coordinator’s role is to act as an office manager and liaison between the SWCD board and employees. Some of their other job responsibilities may include being a media rep, bookkeeper, sales coordinator, file archivist, receptionist, information source for the SWCD board and to implement federal and local program assistance.

Depending on the financial situation of the SWCD, other staff may be employed to handle conservation issues in the county. The most common is the education coordinator, who directs the SWCD’s youth and adult education programs. The EC is the

liaison between the SWCD and the schools, both public and private. They present programs, develop educational materials as needed, set up displays and interact with civic organizations to further the SWCD’s education goals.

The SWCD board’s main purpose is to formulate conservation and program policies based upon the Illinois SWCD Act and state law. The board also is the final authority on local project approval and cost share. The SWCD is also responsible for the oversight of taxpayer funds.

The Education Fund is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to assist the SWCD board with programs the board doesn’t have the time or resources to work on. The main thrust is conservation education and special conservation projects. Until recently, the Fund solicited small donations for projects such as conservation and conservation education that the Fund board deemed to be matching SWCD goals. Employees are normally SWCD employees whose salaries were reimbursed to the SWCD. In the future, this organization may fulfill a more important role with the Conservation Education Center that’s in

Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation teams up with the Whiteside County Conservation Education to bring conservation to the classroom. Dave Harrison visited Franklin School in Sterling to teach kindergartners about raptors such as a kestrel hawk, cooper’s hawk, great horned owl and a red-tail hawk.

the works in the western part of Whiteside County.

The SWCD’s next event is the fourth grade conservation day scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at Mississippi Palisades State Park in Savanna. They’re expecting 700 students for the educational experience, with a conservation theme featuring presentations. Anyone interested in presenting can

contact the office at 815-772-2124, ext. 3, or visit whitesidecountyswcd.com for more information.

The Whiteside County office is located at the USDA Service Center, 400 Wilkens Drive in Morrison. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Board meetings are at 5 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.

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Photo provided by Jim Duis

Photo provided by Jim Duis

The Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation Board of Directors are pictured from left: Jim Duis, Mike Jacobsen, Aaron Rice, Jay Dirks, and Jeff Deets. Not pictured is Mark Kaiser.

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 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 all will enjoy their stories, too!

Robert Donald Thompson

By CRAIG THOMPSON

Have you ever wondered who fought for our country at Fort Knox? My grandfather, Robert, was one of those people who served there. Robert truly cares about his family. Robert has a very brave soul. Robert is the best grandpa of all time. Robert Thompson is the best grandpa ever

because of how he was raised, how his adult life shaped him and how his retirement shows how hard he worked.

Robert Donald Thompson is the best grandpa because of the upbringing he had in his childhood. Robert is my paternal grandfather. Robert was born on Nov. 24, 1940, in a boxcar converted to a house in Erie. Robert was born to Robert Eugene Thompson and Gladys Mildred (Ferguson) Thompson. Robert had no siblings. He was the only child. Robert went to grade school and high school in Erie. Robert did not go to preschool or kindergarten because they didn’t exist when he went to school. Robert also was interested in wrestling and would watch it every time it was on. As you can see, Robert is the best grandpa as a result of the experiences during his childhood.

Not only did Robert’s childhood affect who he is, but so did his adult life. Robert had a few jobs as an adult. Some of these jobs were farm worker, switch man for Burlington

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY

Warranty deeds

Jesse and Catherine A. Vandewostine to Dianne Daubard, 804 12th St., Erie, $177,500.

Marilyn Mosher Prew to Allison Michel and Michael Boland Arnold III, 1009 Weaver Road, Sterling, $249,900. David N. and Barbara R. Grater to Tyler M. Sweenie, 20150 Carroll Road, Morrison, $169,900.

Anna Lou Chamberlain Estate, Rosemary Whitaker, Cassandra Meiners, Eugenie Olalde, Joseph and Louann

Chamberlain and Vanessa L. and Todd R. Fernow to Natasha Nicole Harris, 1403 Third Ave., Sterling, $82,000.

David R. Cochran to Mooney May, 10086 Landmark Drive, Rock Falls, $269,000.

Federal National Mortgage Association to Kerry Grim, 302 S. Hall St., Morrison, $93,000.

Rodney G. and Karen S. Klecker to Wellsie Properties, 10 E. Miller Road, Sterling, $300,000.

Rock A. and Tamara S. Mills to Jawana

Northern, mail carrier and a John Deere factory worker. Robert also was a sharpshooter for the U.S Army. During his time in the Army, he served at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Fort Rucker. Robert married Brenda Cox in 1974 on Christmas Eve. Robert is still married to Brenda to this very day. Robert believes in God and because of this he went on a Bible Land tour. While on the tour to Bible Land, he went to Italy and saw the Colosseum. Robert also went to Egypt and saw the Nile River. Robert saw several Biblical sites, rode a boat across the Sea of Galilee and visited Jerusalem in Israel. It is obvious that Robert’s adult life helped to make him the best grandpa of all time.

Robert has had many experiences that have shaped the person he is today. Robert retired on Sept. 4, 2001. Robert has lived a pretty calm life ever since he retired. He likes to pass the time by playing board games and card games. His favorite card game is Old Maid and his favorite board game is Monopoly. When Robert is

Kitchens, 1101 E. 16th St., Sterling, $67,500.

MCLP Asset Co. to Gerardo Rascon and Maria Cabrera, 1107 Ave L, Sterling, $29,500.

Thomas H. and Jessica A. Senneff, now Thiel, to Fulton Township, 408 11th Ave. (Thomas Senneff Law Firm), Fulton, $144,000.

Quit claim deeds

James M. McCune to Mitch and Julie Morse, 15467 Lomax Road, Prophetstown, $0.

not playing board games or card games, he usually is watching television. While watching television, Robert likes to watch wrestling. He likes wrestling so much and has gone to many wrestling events. He has gone to wrestling events in Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, New York and Orlando. Robert also likes to read. Robert has a collection of more than 1,000 books. Most of the books are historical and biblical. As you can see, Robert leads a pretty relaxing and full life.

I liked this project because I learned where my paternal grandfather was born. I learned more about his parents. I learned more about his schooling. I see that Robert is way more than just a grandpa. I feel closer because I know a lot more about him.

As you can see, Robert Donald Thompson is the best grandpa ever because of how he was raised, how his adult life shaped him and how his retirement shows how hard he worked. He is a fantastic grandpa who I love deeply.

Keith Decker to Teresa Decker, 325 10th St., Fulton, $0. Kenneth Jay Estate, Linda Anschutz, Dennis Jay and Eric Petersen to Linda Anschutz, 25091 Front St., Sterling, $0. Trustees deeds

Arlene R. Dykema Trust to Cathy Jo Baca, 1412 Fourth Ave., Fulton, $0. Alice B. Ports Trust to David C. and Kelly A. Broitman, 706 Second Ave., Sterling, $148,900.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

Whiteside County 4-H members receive Champion awards

Congratulations to the following 4-H members for receiving Champion awards for their cats, dogs, horses, poultry and rabbits at the 4-H Show in July at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison.

Dog Show: Dante Ketelsen, Garden Plain Ripsnorters – 4-H Dog Senior Showmanship and Grand Champion Dog Senior Showmanship; Delaney Kuehl, Genesee Hillbillies – 4-H Dog Junior Showmanship; and Hailey Yaun, Hume Happy Hustlers – Dog Agility on Leash.

Cat Show: Kyra Huisingh, Cottonwood – Overall Best Cat Champion.

Poultry Show: Fallen Byers, Fenton Wizards – Pair of Geese; Jordan Galloway, Genesee Hillbillies – Cockerel and Market Pen; Emma Gillette, Hume Happy Hustlers – Pullet, Pen of Three (Breeding), Single Cockerel, Egg Production Class, and Pair of Chickens; Rachel Anton, Cottonwood – Breeding Flock Mng., Pair of Ducks, and One Dozen Eggs; Katelyn Temple, Garden Plain Ripsnorters – Costume Class; Noah VonHolten, Fenton Wizards –Junior Showmanship; and Jon Tegeler, Garden Plain Ripsnorters – Senior Showmanship and Overall Grand

Champion Poultry Exhibitor.

Rabbit Show: Taylor Folsom, Fenton Wizards – Meat Pen, Single Fryer, 6 Class Rabbit, and Senior Showmanship; Jon Tegeler, Garden Plain Ripsnorters – 4 Class Rabbit and

Grand Champion Rabbit Exhibitor; Kyra Huisingh, Cottonwood – Pet Rabbit, Fur Class, and Junior Showmanship; and Gracie Whitmer, Genesee Hillbillies – Costume Class.

Horse Show Champions (Whiteside and

Carroll 4-H members): Talisa Thomas, Grand Champion Halter Horse, Horse Halter Non-Quarter Type, English Pleasure (14-18), English Equitation (14-18), Western Pleasure (14-18), Western Horsemanship (14-18), Bareback Pony, Egg-N-Spoon, and Grand Champion Performance Horse; Kacey Temple – Horse Halter Non-Quarter Type, Hunter Hack, Hunter Cross Poles, Western Horsemanship (8-13), and Trail Class; Sylvie Miller – Draft Horse Halter and Senior Showmanship; Adalaye Reis – Walk Trot Pleasure (8-13); Quinn Temple – English Pleasure (8-13), English Equitation (8-13), Western Pleasure (8-13), Flag Race (8-13), and Judges Choice; Jason Powell –Walk Trot Horsemanship (8-13); and Alyssa Galloway – Barrels (14-18) and Plug Race (14-18).

Congratulations to Alayna Zinke of Morrison Cottonwoods for being chosen as Illinois State Fair Delegate in Visual Arts-Glass and Visual Arts-C/ C/P.

Congratulations to Emma Gillette of Hume Happy Hustlers for being the Class Winner at the Illinois State Fair Junior Swine Show with her York Gilt pig.

CGH Health Foundation announces scholarship winners

Nine individuals have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation nursing and health care scholarships. A total of $20,700 has been awarded because of the generosity of area donors, according to Foundation Board Chairwoman Martha Kophamer, Morrison. Those selected include:

$3,000 Althea Larson Nursing Scholarship – Faith Green, Morrison, seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Olivia-Hope Toppert, seeking an Associate degree in nursing from Black Hawk College, Moline; and Dawn Britt, Sterling, seeking a Bache-

lor of Science degree in nursing from Chamberlin University

$1,000 Edgar and Florence Hall Nursing Scholarship – Taylor Tetrick, Polo, seeking a Masters of Science degree in nursing leadership at Saint Francis Nursing School, Peoria

$1,000 Bill and Marrietta Lilly Healthcare Scholarship – Faith Green, Morrison, seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

$3,000 Sterling Rock Falls Community Trust Healthcare Scholarship – Hannah Escamilla, Sterling, seeking a Doctorate degree in occupational therapy at

University of St. Augustine Health Sciences, Irving, Texas; and Shayla Schmall, Rock Falls, seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Illinois State University, Normal

$3,000 Blue Sky Healthcare Education Scholarship – Kayhla Shomaker, Dixon, seeking an Associate degree in nursing from Rasmussen University, Rockford; and Shelly Meier, Sterling, seeking a Radiologic Technologist degree from Sauk Valley Community College

$2,200 Blue Sky Healthcare Education Scholarship – Nicole Dowdy, Sterling, seeking an Associate degree in nursing from Sauk Valley Community

College

To be eligible for a Foundation scholarship, students must have already been accepted into their professional field of study. Online programs are funded in addition to traditional courses at a campus.

The next scholarship application deadline is Friday, Sept. 15, for the $2,000 Ed Andersen Healthcare Scholarship.

To download an application visit: cghmc.com/foundation/scholarships. Contact Joan Hermes, Foundation executive director, at 815-625-0400, ext. 5672, for more information.

Sarah Ford for Shaw Media

Jon Tegeler of the Garden Plain Ripsnorters was chosen as Grand Champion Rabbit Exhibitor.

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Ketter also said Endress asked the man whether he had told his therapist about the incident and then wondered if it had been reported.

When the man told Endress he had called the BSA hotline, Endress said, “something like that ... I could royally be screwed,” Ketter testified.

A preliminary hearing is held so the judge can decide whether there is probable cause to charge a person; only prosecution witnesses testify.

Judge John Redington set a pretrial conference for 1 p.m. Oct. 4.

Endress remains free on $100,000 bond after posting 10%, or $10,000.

Endress, who according to the charging documents held “a position of trust, authority or supervision” over the boy, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault. He faces four to 15 years in prison on each count; 85% must be served before probation could be granted.

He also is charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, which carries three to seven years.

Both charges require those convicted to register as a sex offender.

Endress is a teacher at Clinton (Iowa) High School, where he has taught for 22 years.

“There’s a difference between

NEWS BRIEFS

Erie Airpark’s Challenger 40th Anniversary Fly-In this weekend

Erie Airpark’s Challenger 40th Anniversary Fly-In will be held Friday, Aug. 25, through Sunday, Aug. 27.

Primitive Camping will be available on-site along with a Friday night bonfire and a Saturday night movie. Jim Robinson will be available to answer questions about the Challenger and Certified Flight Instructor Mike Gillihan also will be on-site.

Food will be available on Friday night, Saturday breakfast, lunch and supper, and a Sunday morning breakfast.

Erie Airpark is located at 8689 Star Road in Erie. For more information, call Jim Robinson at 309-230-0944.

Cruise in to Prophetstown

Proud’s Fourth Friday

Cruise Night is the theme for Prophetstown Proud’s Fourth Friday on Aug. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. Come on down and enjoy live music, food, giveaways, discounts from local shops, info from local organizations, activities for kids, vendors and more. All cars, trucks, semis, golf carts, side by sides, motorcycles and more are welcome – no registration is required, just cruise on up to Main Street and find a parking spot.

accusations and evidence,” Mertes said in a phone interview before the hearing, noting the length of time that has elapsed since the assault is alleged to have happened. “The defendant is presumed innocent of the accusations against him.”

According to online court records, Endress has no criminal history in Iowa or the Sauk Valley.

Statement from the Boy Scouts of America:

“Jason Endress’s involvement in Scouting ended in June 2023 after BSA learned of allegations of inappropriate behavior that occurred nearly two decades ago.

“Upon being advised of the allegations, the Blackhawk Area Council immediately contacted law enforcement and took actions to preclude Mr. Endress from further participation in Scouting. The Council will continue to cooperate with law enforcement as requested.

“Endress is no longer permitted to register or participate in the Boy Scouts of America in any capacity.”

According to Camp Lowden’s Facebook page, Endress became camp director in summer 2018. He had been involved with the Scouts more than 30

MMTA announces auditions for Christmas Walk play

The Morrison Music Theatre Association announced auditions for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” to be presented during the Morrison Christmas Walk the first weekend of December.

Open auditions will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 and from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 27 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South St., Morrison.

The play features roles for children and adults, a few Christmas carols and lots of laughs.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is adapted from the bestselling book by Barbara Robinson. The play is directed by Jalayne Riewerts. She will cast six girls presenting 8 to 13 years old, six boys presenting 9 to 14 years old, four women older than 30 and two or three men older than 30.

This family comedy will be presented at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Morrison Tech Auditorium.

The performances are produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. For more information, call 815-778-3664.

years, starting with boyhood membership in Morrison troops.

He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1996, three years after he joined Camp Lowden staff as a counselor-in-training.

“He has worked in various instructor and director positions continuously since then,” according to the post.

Endress also is on paid administrative leave from his teaching job while the district does its own investigation, Superintendent Gary DeLacy said.

Plagued by thousands of claims of sexual abuse over several decades, Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2020, seeking a financial restructuring that would allow it to provide “equitable compensation” to survivors and their families. In nine months – the time claimants were given to seek compensation – more than 92,000 sexual abuse claims were filed with the bankruptcy court.

In its statement to Sauk Valley Media regarding the sex abuse charges filed against Endress, BSA included the following:

Nothing is more important than the safety and protection of youth in

our programs – it is our top priority. The BSA’s multilayered process of safeguards includes the following measures, all of which are designed to act as barriers to abuse:

• Mandatory youth protection training for all volunteers and employees.

• A leadership policy that requires at least two youth protection-trained adults be present with youth at all times during Scouting activities and bans one-on-one situations where adults would have any interaction alone with children – either in person, online, or via phone or text.

• A thorough screening process for adult leaders and staff, including criminal background checks.

• A ban on the use of recording devices/cellphones near bathrooms and shower houses.

• The prompt mandatory reporting of any allegation or suspicion of abuse to law enforcement.

• The BSA also offers a 24/7 Scouts First Helpline (1-844-SCOUTS1) and an email address (scouts1st@scouting.org) for help reporting suspected abuse or inappropriate behavior. Go to Scouting.org/YouthSafety for more information about the BSA’s youth protection policies.

POLICE REPORTS

Fulton

Aug. 11

Calvin Glover of Riverdale was cited for operating an uninsured vehicle in the 400 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Aug. 12

Roger E. Rhoads of Fenton was cited for failure to yield/stop at an intersection at Clinton Road and Waller Road. He was released with a promise to comply.

Aug. 17

Arnold R. Bousman of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He was released with a notice to appear.

HIGH SCHOOL GOLF ROUNDUP

Boys golf

Fulton 164, Forreston 169: The Steamers edged the Cardinals in an NUIC dual meet at Sunset Golf Course.

Owen Van Zniden led Fulton with a 38, Jacob Voss fired a 40, Brady Read shot a 41 and Chase Dykstra and Zach Winkel each chipped in 45s. Dawson Price added a 47 for the Steamers.

Rock Falls 179, Erie-Prophetstown

Morrison

Arrests

At 11:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, the Morrison Police Department responded to a stalking no contact order violation at 300½ E. Park St. During the investigation

it was discovered that Nicholas Larkey, 35, from Sterling committed a violation of the valid court order. Larkey was taken into custody and transported to the Whiteside County Jail.

Citations

Aug. 12

Michael Lawrence, 18, Geneva, speeding

Aug. 13

Christine MacDonald, 52, Moline, speeding

Aug. 16

Male juvenile, 14, Morrison, no valid driver’s license, no valid registration and operating uninsured motor vehicle

Aug. 17

Nathin Malcom, 22, Camanche, Iowa, operating uninsured motor vehicle

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

Sheriff urges motorists to drive safe and sober

The Whiteside County Sheriff is reminding motorists that the department is joining other law enforcement agencies through Labor Day in the “Drive Sober or

Get Pulled Over, Drive High – Get a DUI” campaign.

The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign runs through the early morning hours of Sept. 5.

During this period, motorists can expect to see roadside safety checks, more officers on the road and increased messaging about the danger of impaired driving, according to the release.

In addition to looking for drunken drivers, the sheriff’s department will be stepping up seat belt enforcement.

The enforcement campaign is made possible through federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

233: The Rock Falls boys team topped Erie-Prophetstown 179-233 at Prophet Hills Country Club in Prophetstown on Wednesday.

Caden VanHorn paced the Panthers with a 50, Zach Murphy tallied a 57, Colin Ashdown chipped in a 62 and Dane Ryan added a 64.

Fulton 153, Galena 183, Dakota 190:

The Steamers topped the Pirates and Indians in an NUIC triangular at Galena Golf Club.

Fulton’s Jacob Voss was the medalist with a 35 and Owen Van Zuiden was the runner-up with a 38. Zach Winkel and Brady Read added 40s to the winning effort. Dawson Price (42) and Chase Dykstra (50) also competed for the Steamers.

Girls golf

Rock Island 216, Erie-Prophetstown 230: The Panthers fell to the Rocks at Lake Erie Country Club.

Michelle Naftzger shot a 52, Lillian McWilliams fired a 56, Isabella Johnston tallied a 60 and Hannah Huisman added a 62 for Erie-Prophetstown. Jaelin Hawkins (71) and Sarah Huizenga (74) also competed for the Panthers.

River Bend Jr. Football holds annual car wash fundraiser

The River Bend Junior Football Club held its annual car wash Saturday, Aug. 12. This year’s fundraiser was the most successful ever. Because of the generosity of the community, more than $2,000 was collected. All donations are used to help reduce the cost of football and cheer to the participants. River Bend Football would like to thank the community for its support as well as help from kids and parents. Special thanks to Central Bank for the use of their facility. River Bend Junior Football will host its first home game against Erie-Prophetstown at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.

We Support Our Local Schools!

GO STEAMERS AND KNIGHTS!

Photo provided by Lee Haigwood

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

Interim Reverend David Andermann

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

Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425

Tampico Baptist Church

209 W. 3rd St., Tampico

Pastor Ethan Horton

Tampico First United Methodist Church

Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530

Church phone - 815-438-6105

Spring Valley Reformed to welcome The Chitans

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, welcomes The Chitans to the outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday Aug. 27. Please join us in the valley for an evening of music and ministry. Root beer floats will be served, so come out and enjoy!

The Chitans consist of five siblings, Kaiziah, Jesse, Karlainah, Jayden and Kayandra. They and their parents, Layne and Karen, have been taking their music ministry on the road for

CHURCH BRIEFS

Messiah Lutheran’s September Harvest Fest is Sept. 10

Messiah Lutheran Church in Port Byron will host its annual September Harvest Fest from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. There will be food, music, crafts and outside games.

The event is free. A freewill offering and canned food items will be accepted for the Upper Rock Island County Food Pantry located at Messiah Lutheran Church.

Messiah Lutheran Church is located at 302 11th St., Port Byron, up the hill from Dollar General.

First Reformed Church’s worship and activities

the past seven years Their music encompasses Southern gospel, contemporary Christian, Black gospel, Caribbean and traditional hymns. Incorporating various styles in their concerts is what makes this unique blending of these styles truly special. The heartbeat of this family group is to point souls to Jesus Christ.

The concert will be moved indoors if there is a threat of bad weather.

A freewill offering will be taken.

library.

Creative Crew will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23.

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

The first football and cheerleader breakfast will be at 7 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25. Services are livestreamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to join the group and see the services. For more information, go to www.firstrcafulton.org.

Fulton Presbyterian Church’s worship and activities

Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency, Inc.

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at First Reformed Church, located at 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will bring the message and special music will be a duet by Eric Janvrin and Pastor Chuck. Coffee and refreshments are available during the social time after the service in the

Fulton Presbyterian Church, located at 311 N. Ninth St., invites you to join them for worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Catherine Martin will deliver the message.

The Sit-N-Sew group will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.

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

Photo provided by Spring Valley Reformed Church

The Chitan siblings are Kaiziah (from left), Jesse, Karlainah, Jayden, and Kayandra.

Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO. 09-18-227-020

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 509 North Cherry Street

CLASSIFIED

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC DBA

EMPLOYMENT

Part Time

Farm Truck and/or

Tractor Drivers needed for Fall Harvest

Flexible hours. Experience req. 815-499-0463

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

Morrison, IL 61270

Description of

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

3 Bedroom House for Rent in Erie Call 309-659-2003

REAL ESTATE

I N THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

Gateway Mortgage Group, a division of Gateway First Bank PLAINTIFF

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

WELD ER S

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NEWREZ LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS AMY SUAREZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 22 FC 109 509 NORTH CHERRY STREET MORRISON, IL 61270

SGS Refrigeration in Dixon is hiring Welders with MIG and TIG experience Openings on 1st and 2nd shift

Offer $1500 phased sign-on bonus Apply at: www.spx.com/careers

Vs. Christen L. Vickroy a/k/a Christen L. Johnson; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC17

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/19/2023, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on September 15, 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:

PIN 07 1492 n/k/a 17-04-406-228

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2468 33rd St Moline, IL 61265

SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF, VS. AMY SUAREZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 22 FC 109 509 NORTH CHERRY STREET MORRISON, IL 61270

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

Improvements: The property is a single family. The property has a one car garage The garage is attached The exterior is vinyl siding The color is white. The property does not have a fence. The property is occupied. The Judgment amount was $90,480.54.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

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

PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANC E WORKER

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The Village of Albany, IL has one available position in the Public Works Department. The position works 40 hours per week and overtime; performing all activities associated with public works utilities. Some job duties include but are not limited to: electrical utility operations & maintenance (O&M), water/ wastewater O&M, heavy equipment operation, heavy manual labor, street / sidewalk maintenance, parks / cemetery / grounds maintenance, marina, mechanical, and other general maintenance. Applicants must be able to move or reside within the area; work well with others and citizens; must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire; and a high school diploma or equivalent Benefits include retirement, health insurance, dental insurance, paid education for job related licenses, and paid time off. No experience necessary.

Minimum start wage $17.00 hr. (dependent on qualifications).

Applications are available at the Village Hall located at 102 S. Mai n St., Albany, IL 61230 . This position will be open until filled, however submitted by August 31, 2023, is encouraged. Drug test and Physical required. EOE.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 25, 2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 10/05/2023, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO.

09-18-227-020

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 14-23-00225.

I3226116

August 8, 15, 22, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 25, 2023, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on 10/05/2023, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whitesi de, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-18-227-020

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 509 North Cherry Street Morrison, IL 61270

Description of Improvements: The property is a single family. The property has a one car garage The garage is attached The exterior is vinyl siding The color is white. The property does not have a fence. The property is occupied. The Judgment amount was $90,480.54.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc , and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF

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

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

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

Please refer to file# 22-12481IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional informati on other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I3226028

August 22, 29, 2023

September 5, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN

CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MATTHEW KRAMER A/K/A MATTHEW C. KRAMER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MATTHEW KRAMER A/K/A MATTHEW C. KRAMER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 2022 FC 125 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 25, 2023, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on September 7, 2023, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1024 15TH AVE, FULTON, IL 61252 Property Index No 01-28-411-007

The real estate is improved with a single family residence

The judgment amount was $111,114.61.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in

REAL ESTAT

against s estate a offered fo without an sentation quality or of title and recourse to and in condition. is further subje confirmatio court.

Upon pay full of the bid, the p will rece Certificate that will en purchaser deed to estate after mation of The prop NOT be o inspection plaintiff ma representa to the con the Prospectiv ders are ished to c court file all infor If this prope condominium the purchase the unit at closure sal than a m shall pay sessments legal fees by The Co um Prope 765 ILCS (1) and (g)( property condominium which is p common community, purchaser unit at the sure sale than a m shall pay assessments required Condominium Property A ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU A MORTGAGO (HOMEOW YOU HAV RIGHT TO IN POSSE FOR 30 AFTER ENT AN ORD POSSESSIO ACCORDANCE WITH S 15-1701(C THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For infor contact attorney: M J. Diaz de Esq, Lende PLLC, 180 BROOK SUITE 250 do, FL, (407) 730-4644.

E-Mail: mjdiaz@ lenderlega Case # 2022 FC 125 I3226475 August 8, 15, 22,

LEG AL NOTICES LEG AL NOTICES

COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS

JPMORGAN

CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Plaintiff, -v.MATTHEW KRAMER A/K/A MATTHEW C. KRAMER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 2022 FC 125 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN

that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 25, 2023, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on September 7, 2023, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 13 IN BLOCK

16 RANGE 4 IN THE CITY OF FULTON, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Commonly known as 1024 15TH AVE, FULTON, IL 61252

Property Index No. 01-28-411-007

The real estate is improved with a single family residence

The judgment amount was $111,114.61.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4) If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1)

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Meaghan J. Diaz de Villegas, Esq, Lender Legal PLLC, 1800 PEMBROOK DRIVE, SUITE 250, Orlando, FL, 32810, (407) 730-4644.

E-Mail: mjdiaz@ lenderlegal.com

Case # 2022 FC 125 I3226475