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Old Man Winter? No issue for ‘Turkey Trotters’

By GEOFF STELLFOX gstellfox@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Old Man Winter failed to stop runners from taking part in Morrison’s second annual Turkey Trot on Saturday.

Charles Link and Isaiah McDearmon led the way for the men while Kristy Schisler was the first woman to cross the finish line.

The 5K Fun Run/Walk, which started at 9 a.m. at Morri-

son High School, was geared to raise money and collect nonperishable food items to help support the Morrison Food Pantry.

Runners started on the south end of Genesee Avenue and headed toward Lister Road to Harvey Road, where they turned around and headed back to the high school.

“And thank you to Elaine for once again being the official starter and great looking bird!,” said Steve Siefken, Sentinel photographer.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Stonecroft Women’s Connection to meet Dec. 11

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection invites all women to brunch at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Grace Community Church (formerly Community Reformed Church), 727 N. 12th St., Clinton, Iowa.

Music will be provided by The Clintones, a women’s singing group.

Inspirational, nondenominational speaker

Connie Beard of Bloomington, Illinois, will talk about “How to Handle the Unexpected.” With humor and insight, she shares her experiences as a mother, wife and businesswoman to help you enjoy life’s surprises.

Cost is $13. To make reservations, call Donna at 563-357-6843 or Nancy at

TOP: Participants line up to start Morrison’s Turkey Trot on Saturday. ABOVE: The chilly temperatures and the wind did not stop the Burn family from joining in on the fun at Morrison’s Turkey Trot. LEFT: Charles Link (left) and Isaiah McDearmon smile as they run at Morrison’s Turkey Trot.

563-242-8819 or 563-357-8859 by Friday, Dec. 6.

Morrison Rotary hosts gift wrapping event Dec. 14

MORRISON – The Rotary Club of Morrison is hosting a gift-wrapping event to help families save time this holiday season.

The event starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincoln Way in Morrison. Visitors can drop off their gifts to be wrapped and pick them up at 3 p.m.

“People can drop off as many gifts as they like, but know that labeling them is important,” Morrison Rotary member Kathy Schmidt said. “We are happy to write names on the outside of gifts, but each person’s gifts should be labeled and bagged separately.”

Gifts should be brought in tall kitchen bags and labeled according to how they should be tagged. Larger bags can be used to hold multiple smaller bags and people can use the Rotary’s ribbon and gift-wrapping paper or include their own. Schmidt said the church also has a drive-up, drop-off option.

“We just wanted to do something for the community during the holidays,” Schmidt said. “We even have students from Sauk’s Impact Program and Key Club students from Morrison High School coming to help. It’s truly a community give-back program.”

Although there is no cost for the event, the club welcomes donations to help support their community programs.

For more information or to volunteer as a gift wrapper, call Schmidt at 815-564-8772. – Shaw Local News Network

Photos by Steve Sieken

A CLOSER LOOK PREPARING FOR A GRAND MARCH DEBUT

The Dixon: Historic Theatre undergoing renovations expected to finish in 2025

By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com

DIXON – The Dixon: Historic Theatre is gearing up for one of its biggest seasons yet with more than $1 million in restoration work and about 70 events planned for the 2025 season.

Darren Mangler is the theater’s executive director and artistic producer. He said work on the 102-yearold theater’s $1.5 million restoration project began Oct. 1 and is expected to finish in March 2025.

Theater Board President Mike Venier said the project was funded through multiple revenue sources, including a $1.2 million federal grant, which required a $300,000 match.

“The city and the county each contributed $100,000 to the theater,” Venier said. “The rest came from ticket sales, theater profits and private donations.”

Mangler said Berglund Construction is tuck-pointing around the roof, taking out mortar and replacing bad bricks to support the building’s new roof.

“The new roof is coming (Nov. 26) and will be dropped in using a crane,” Mangler said Nov. 25. “They said it should take less than a month to finish the roof, which is good because we want to get ahead of the bad weather.”

Once the roof is replaced, Mangler said, the focus can shift to work inside the theater.

“All of the replacement that we have to do toward the ceiling, all the painting, getting rid of anything with lead in it, that all has to pause until the roof is secure because if there were any leaks or drainage, it could ruin the work that we do in here,” Mangler said. “So we gotta do the outside first. Now there are things that we can do until then such as redoing both bathrooms to make them more accessible for everyone.”

Mangler said the theater also will take this time to address an issue discovered near The Wings of Freedom statue next to the building. Mangler said a sewage drain was discovered there.

“It had been covered up with dirt, the grass had grown over it and all of that runoff had been hitting our wall for a couple of decades,” Mangler said. “That’s why our wall is so bad because water has been smashing into it for so long. Now that we found that drain, water is no longer touch-

Renovations at The Dixon: Historic Theatre are expected to wrap up in early March. Berglund Construction is handling the work.

ing us and we can replace that wall. Now we don’t have to worry about that happening again.”

In addition to the structural work, the inside of the 900-seat theater will be repainted.

“We’re bringing in blues and reds that were in the original paint scheme back in 1922,” Mangler said. “It’s going to be gorgeous. It’s going to be much darker, which is beneficial for theater, especially since we’re going to be doing around 10 different plays and musicals next year.”

The theater is gearing up for a range of events in 2025, including two touring shows, three original musicals and four children’s performances.

Other highlights include the Dixon Municipal Band’s seasonal concerts, performances from the Eastman School of Dance, stand-up comedy shows, movie nights, a USO show for veterans and the return of video game tournaments on the big screen.

Mangler said there are 15 tribute bands set to take the stage and plans to draw in larger acts such as Lone Star are underway.

A masonry worker tuck-points the roof of The Dixon: Historic Theatre. A renovation of the historic Dixon building is well underway.

He also said he plans to put together a local theater company.

“We have a national tour coming in called ‘Spamilton,’ which is a spoof

on ‘Hamilton,’ ” Mangler said. “It’s a national Broadway touring company that will be here on Sunday, March 2, and that will be our grand opening.”

Photos by Alex T. Paschal

The Nov. 14 blood drive was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison.

Morrison Community blood drive sees 74 donors Nov. 14

By KAYWYN J. BESWICK Morrison Community Blood Program Leader

The Thursday, Nov. 14 blood drive was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from noon to 5:45 p.m.

Thank you to the church for allowing us to use their church hall for the blood drives; we greatly appreciate that they accommodate us.

The sponsor for the November drives is the St. Mary’s Church Family.

Those who assisted in purchasing and preparing the donor and staff sandwiches and cookies were

Lana Nugent, Kathy Vos, Fran Plude, Mary Latwesen, Joan VanderBleek, Shirley Nowak, Sandy Schroeder, DeeDee Harden, and Irene Bramm. Thank you, ladies, for your baking and kitchen time and talents!

The donors were excited to get egg salad sandwiches, gingersnaps, and snickerdoodles!

There were 74 people who came through our doors that day to help save up to three lives. That is the highest number that we have had in several months!

See BLOOD DRIVE, page 11

OBITUARIES

DELORES A. SANDROCK

Born: September 4, 1935

Died: November 26, 2024

Delores A. Sandrock, 89 of Prophetstown died Tuesday November 26, 2024 at her home.

She was born on September 4, 1935 in Prophetstown, the daughter of Kelmer B. and Grace H. (Housenga) Melton and was a graduate of Lyndon High School. She married Burdette Sandrock on September 2, 1956 in Erie. He died August 24, 2023. Delores was a florist and had owned and operated Hillcrest Greenhouse for over 30 years. She also worked as a kitchen aide at Prophetstown High School for 23 years and was affectionately referred to as “grandma” by many. Delores and her husband were both active in the Percheron horse community for many years. She was a long time member of First Lutheran Church,

Prophetstown.

Survivors include her daughter, Gwen (Chawn) Hurd of Prophetstown; sister Donna Kniskern of Prophetstown; brother K.B. (Carol) Melton Jr of Erie; seven grandchildren: Nickie Morgan, Scott Silva, Danny Silva, Korin Davis, Karlie Sandrock-Walsh, Devin McDivitt and Quincy McDivitt; 17 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren; her son in law Tommy McDivitt.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter LuAnn McDivitt; son Glen Sandrock; grandson Anthony Silva; great granddaughters: Emma and Prudence McDivitt; and brother Jack Melton.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday December 3, 2024 from 4-8 PM at the First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown. The funeral will follow on Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the church. Burial will conclude at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, Prophetstown Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church or the Prophetstown Fire Department.

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770 pages of evidence presented at Jonathon Gounaris hearing

Paperwork includes police reports, medical records in case of Dixon man

By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com

firearm owner’s identification card. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is being held in the Winnebago County jail in Rockford.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE FOR PROPHETSTOWN TOWNSHIP AND ROAD DISTRICT

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Prophetstown Township for 2025 will be held on December 11, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at 113 High Street, Prophetstown, IL.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Myron Hofmeister, Supervisor at 815-499-4404.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2024 were $157,070 for Prophetstown Township and $240,720 for Road District.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2025 are $172,130 for Prophetstown Township and $263,920 for Road District. This represents a 9% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2024 were $0.00.

OREGON – A rural Dixon man charged with attempting to murder three police officers in June was presented Nov. 21 with 770 pages of police reports, medical records and other evidence that will be presented as his case proceeds through the courts.

Jonathon Gounaris, 32, received the paperwork during a status hearing in Ogle County.

After a June 12 standoff with police in the rural Dixon subdivision of Lost Lake, Gounaris was charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of possession of a firearm without a

On Nov. 21, Gounaris appeared before Judge John “Ben” Roe for the status hearing. He was escorted into court by three Winnebago County corrections officers and two Ogle County court deputies. He wore a yellow jumpsuit issued to inmates, handcuffs and leg irons.

Ogle County Assistant Public Defender Michael O’Brien told Roe that he’s been having trouble scheduling meetings with Gounaris and consequently has not been able to deliver the discovery, which is necessary for Gounaris to review.

Discovery refers to the formal process in which parties involved in a court case exchange information about the case.

Discovery is intended to prevent “trial by ambush” in which one side is surprised by evidence at trial they had no prior knowledge of.

In Gounaris’ case, discovery is about 770 pages long and cannot be sent to him through the mail because there’s a limit to the number of pages allowed to be sent, O’Brien said.

See GOUNARIS, page 13

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2025 are $0.00. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2024 were $157,070 for Prophetstown Township and $240,720 for Road District.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2025 are $172,130 for Prophetstown Township and $263,920 for Road District. This represents a 9% increase over the previous year.

Jonathon Gounaris

Alex T. Paschal

Ogle County public defender Michael O’Brien hands over paperwork on Jonathon Gounaris on Nov. 21. Gounaris, 32, is charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder and several other charges in connection with a shootout with police officers in June.

1974: Grand opening for B & M Tropical Wonderland

60 years

Dec. 2, 1964

At the monthly meeting of the City Council, Floyd Van Dellen was employed as a policeman for the city of Fulton. He will work with Chief of Police John Voss on a full-time basis starting Dec. 1. Van Dellen had been working as a policeman on a parttime basis for the past year.

Robert Yarbrough, of Yarbrough Electric Service of Morrison, received an award from Hotpoint representatives. A plaque was presented to Yarbrough for having exceeded his quota of sales for washers and dryers in the area.

50 years

Nov. 4, 1974

Marie Van Kampen, owner of B & M Tropical Wonderland, will hold a grand opening at the store’s new location. The newly remodeled building is located at 1215 Fourth St. The business features nearly 70 aquariums filled with 150 varieties of tropical fish. Other sections of the store have supplies and aquariums from 5½ gallons to 130 gallons.

The Fulton City Council voted 4-2 to route traffic from the new Mark Morris Memorial Bridge onto 10th Avenue by way of 13th Avenue and Third Street to Routes 84 and 136 and to Route 30 by way of Fourth Street.

40 years

Dec. 5, 1984

Robert Buikema received a gold watch and a certificate of appreciation at the annual dinner of the Fulton Fire Protection District. Buikema is retiring from the department after serving for 16 years. Fire Chief Delbert Housenga presented the awards to Buikema and other firemen eligible to receive service pins.

The River Bend School District won a temporary victory in its effort to have some real estate rezoned so that it may be sold for a residential development. A motion to accept a recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals that the request for a variance be denied failed for lack of a second. The City Council then voted to table the question.

30 years

Nov. 30, 1994

Fulton natives Pat Hanniford and Bill Huisenga have concluded a successful season as members of the

Loras College football team. Hanniford, a senior defensive lineman, concluded his Duhawks career as a three-year starter and the 21st alltime leading tackler in Loras history. Huisenga, a junior offensive lineman, is a two-year starter for the Duhawks.

Fulton will honor residents Harold and Thelma Wierenga at the sixth annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration. The Wierengas will preside over the lighting of the community tree at the dike on 10th Avenue, which officially will begin the celebration.

20 years

Dec. 1, 2004

Gary Dykstra and Don Dykema, members of the Whiteside County Cattlemen’s Association, donated 1-pound packages of hamburger to the food pantry. For more than 15 years, the Whiteside County Cattlemen’s Association has been providing meat for the needy. The pantry serves an average of 60 families each month.

Whiteside County Sheriff Roger Schipper and Chief Deputy Larry VanDyke displayed a plaque that the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received from the Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge program at a ceremony in Rosemont, Illinois. The sheriff’s office won first place in its category for the department’s efforts in promoting traffic safety in Whiteside County.

10 years

Dec. 3, 2014

Fulton’s annual Christmas Walk is sponsored by the Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Even though the Chamber no longer is under the city’s “umbrella,” the partnership and cooperation continue. April Edwards-Eshelman, executive director of the Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and Melissa Wiebenga, city of Fulton director of tourism and executive director of the Robert Fulton Community Center, filled downtown planters with spruce branches and red bows in preparation for the Christmas Walk.

Thirty lanterns decorated by local businesses and organizations will be on display the night of the Christmas Walk at the Fulton Masonic Lodge. The lanterns will be part of a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR NEWTON TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Newton Township Road District 2024 will be held on December 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Township Office 5520 Gaulrapp Road, Erie, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Jerry Norman, Newton Township Supervisor at 309-738-9826.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $66,236.42.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $78,949.85. This represents a 19.19% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 were $0.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission for 2024 are $0. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $66,236.42.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $78,949.85. This represents a 19.19% increase over the previous year.

Whiteside County Board approves permit for solar farm

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – The Whiteside County Board approved a special-use permit for a proposed solar farm at 3493 W. LeFevre Road, where Nexamp Solar LLC wants to build the LeFevre Road Solar Project.

The Sterling City Council in September approved a preannexation agreement for the land on which the solar farm will be built. The land is owned by Bill Hermes of TN Hermes. As part of the preannexation agreement, Sterling city officials sent a letter to the Whiteside County Board to show their support for the solar farm’s development.

The Whiteside County Board at its Nov. 19 meeting approved the special-use permit on a 13-9 vote, with two abstentions.

Nexamp initially proposed constructing a 5-megawatt solar farm using 28 acres of a 42-acre parcel of prime farmland at that location.

However, Nexamp Business Development Manager Jack Curry told the Sterling City Council in September that Hermes wished to keep as much of the land for farming as possible.

As a result, the project was scaled down to a 4-megawatt solar farm on

25 acres, leaving 12 to 14 acres for farming.

Sterling City Manager Scott Schumard said in September that the city initially hoped to use the land for

future industrial development westward. However, Hermes does not want industrial development on the site in the future and his wishes forced the city to shift its focus elsewhere,

Schumard said.

Curry said the project is estimated to garner $14,000 in tax revenue for Sterling in its first year and more than $278,000 during its 40-year lifetime.

Alex T. Paschal

The Sterling City Council approved a preannexation agreement Sept. 9 for land owned by Bill Hermes of TN Hermes at McCue and West LeFevre roads. The location is where Nexamp Solar LLC wants to build the LeFevre Road Solar Project.

Pulmonary hypertension and your heart discussed

Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which the pressure in the vessels of the lungs is elevated. This puts strain on the right side of the heart and it can be a very serious problem.

The symptoms mimic other conditions and include shortness of breath, feeling tired, fainting and chest pain. These symptoms naturally limit activity and exercise.

Pulmonary hypertension can have many causes. Some common conditions include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Others include congestive heart failure and birth defects. The popular diet drug Fen-Phen also contributed to this condition.

There also is a condition known as primary pulmonary hypertension where there is no known cause.

All forms are generally permanent although treatment may improve symptoms.

YOUR HEALTH

Stephen D. Harrison, M.D.

If your doctor suspects this condition, they may order an echocardiogram. This test can detect useful information about the heart and also the pulmonary or lung arteries.

Depending on the cause, sometimes medicines are employed. Calcium channel blockers and at times blood thinning medicine may help.

Oxygen also is given frequently. With primary pulmonary hypertension, the medicine is given through a vein. Prostacyclin may lower the blood pressure in your pulmonary arteries.

Viagra under its generic name sildenafil citrate also has been used to help relieve symptoms because of its ability to improve blood flow.

McCombie hosting diaper drive to support families in need

By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com

SAVANNA – Northwest Illinois residents are invited to help support local families in need this holiday season.

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, is holding a holiday diaper drive spearheaded by state Rep. Ryan Spain to collect diapers, baby wipes and diaper cream for families struggling with financial hardships.

“With the rising cost of living, it’s more important than ever to help families meet their basic needs this holiday season,” McCombie said. “The season is a joyful time for many, but it can also be a difficult period for families struggling to make ends meet. No one should have to choose between essentials like diapers and other necessities.”

Spain said almost 1 in 2 families in the U.S. struggle to afford diapers.

“Many families in need turn to local food pantries in times of need,

No one should have to choose between essentials like diapers and other necessities.”

Tony McCombie, state representative, R-Savanna

but with such high demand, it’s often difficult for our local food pantries to keep up with the need for diapers, wipes and cream,” Spain said.

Donations are being accepted every Wednesday at McCombie’s District Office, 9317B State Route 84, in Savanna through Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Donations can be shipped directly to Spain’s Peoria office using the Amazon wish list.

Spain also will hold a drivethrough donation event from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Illinois Central College North Campus – Arbor Hall, 5407 N. University St. in Peoria.

All donations will be distributed to local participating food and diaper pantries, which can be found at repryanspain.com.

For more information, call 815-2918989.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR ERIE SCHOOL DISTRICT #1

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Erie School District #1 for 2024, will be held on December 16, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Erie High School Media Center, 435 6th Avenue Erie, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Mr. Chuck Milem, Superintendent, Erie School District #1 Illinois 61250 at (309)-659-2239.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $10,404,840.62.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $13,412,719. This represents a 28.91% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 were $0.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2024 are $0. This represents a 0% increase from the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $10,404,840.62.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $13,412,719.00. This represents a 28.91% increase over the previous year.

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna

OSF worker to become Dixon KSB Hospital president

OSF to take over KSB on Jan. 1, becoming OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center

By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com

DIXON – In anticipation of OSF HealthCare taking over operations at KSB Hospital in Dixon on Jan. 1, 2025, a longtime OSF employee was selected as president and a longtime KSB Hospital employee was selected as vice president, according to a news release from OSF on Nov. 26.

Jackie Kernan, who has been part of OSF since 2009, will become president of OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, which will be KSB Hospital’s new name.

It will be the third time that Kernan has led a community hospital undergoing a merger with OSF.

As president, Kernan, who is

replacing KSB President and CEO David Schreiner, will take the lead aligning the hospital with OSF HealthCare’s overall strategy. She also will be responsible for directing all internal operations “while continuing to ensure that high-quality and cost-effective health care is delivered to all patients,” the release said.

“Jackie [Kernan] has been a trusted and respected leader for the communi-

ties of Princeton and Kewanee and I know she will do the same for the Sauk Valley communities,” said AJ Querciagrossa, CEO of OSF HealthCare’s western region.

Kernan earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of St. Francis and her Master of Science in nursing management leadership from the Saint Francis College of Nursing.

Kernan currently serves as president of OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee, formerly known as Kewanee Hospital. The hospital affiliated with OSF in 2014, according to osfhealthcare.org, and Kernan became president in 2018. She also is president of OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton, which was formerly known as Perry Memorial Hospital. That hospital officially became part of OSF in 2021, which is the same year that Kernan became president.

According to the release, she will continue to act as interim president at these locations until a new president is named.

As for vice president, Drew Fenner, former vice president and chief quality officer of KSB Hospital, was selected for the position. Fenner has been part of KSB for more than 10 years. At OSF Saint Katharine he will oversee operations and special projects, according to the release.

Banking for Locals by Locals

Jackie Kernan

Alex T. Paschal file photo

After Dixon’s KSB Hospital merger with OSF HealthCare, the building will be renamed OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center after Katharine Drexel, a Catholic saint.

Drew Fenner

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Prophetstown bank appoints new board member

PROPHETSTOWN – Prophetstown Banking Co. and Farmers National Bank in Prophetstown have appointed Kim Gehling to their board of directors.

Prophetstown Banking Co. is the holding company for Farmers National Bank, which boasts more than $850 million in assets across

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four locations in Geneseo, Morrison, Mount Carroll and Prophetstown.

Gehling is a Geneseo native who graduated with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Iowa State University.

She owns and operates Pink Prairie Gardens on her family’s farm in Geneseo.

Gehling has been involved with several community organizations

The partnership between KSB and OSF HealthCare was made official May 10 when the two organizations announced in a news release that they’d signed a term sheet and expected a full merger. KSB will be renamed OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in honor of Catholic Saint Katharine Drexel. It becomes the 17th hospital in the OSF ministry, the release said.

KSB Hospital, which employs 920 people, is an independent, nonprofit organization. The hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers traditional inpatient and outpatient services in downtown Dixon. KSB also operates an inte-

and activities, including the International Exchange Student program, the Hammond-Henry Hospital Board and the First Methodist Church Board of Trustees.

Gehling joins board members Carey Bauer, William Dale, Tricia Mickley, Garett Plumley, Brad Toone, Donald Vogel and Jeffrey Woodworth.

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has been appointed to the Prophetstown Banking Co. and Farmers National Bank Board of Directors. She is shown with President and CEO Garett Plumley.

grated medical group with about 70 practitioners providing medical services in primary and select specialty areas at six locations in Lee and southern Ogle counties.

The agreement includes $40 million in funding for facility renovations to improve access to care locally and to create seamless referrals to subspecialties. With the affiliation, KSB expects the continued employment of its staff, significant investments in building and technology and enhanced access to specialty resources in the local community.

KSB began formally exploring potential partnerships in February because of escalating operating and staffing costs, as well as changes to health care financing and how patients use health care.

According to a resolution presented to the Dixon City Council on Aug. 5, KSB’s board analyzed the feasibility of continuing to operate the hospital independently and found it likely would lead to its closure.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital experienced an increase in expenses including wages, pharmaceuticals, utilities, facility costs and medical supplies. Those increased expenses were not covered by increased reimbursement rates because KSB, like other rural hospitals, serves a large portion of patients on Medicare and Medicaid, which reimburse at a lower rate than commercial insurance, according to the resolution.

As a result, KSB operated with negative margins in 2022 and 2023. Those

operating margin challenges led to the erosion of the balance sheet and in January 2024 the hospital’s cash on hand dropped to five days, which made it impossible to borrow funds and reinvest in the organization, according to the resolution.

OSF HealthCare, headquartered in Peoria, has 16 hospitals with an estimated 2,131 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF has about 24,000 employees, known as “mission partners,” across more than 150 locations. It operates OSF OnCall, a digital health operating unit; OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; OSF HealthCare Foundation; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups.

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Kim Gehling (right)

Photo provided by Farmers National Bank

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Thank You, Generous Donors!!

The wonderfully thoughtful donors who came in were Jeff Roggy, Zachary Goden, Terry Jones, Barb Imel, Cathie Downs, Pam Shank, Deb Adolph, Mark Zinnen, Lorna Temple, Stephanie Vavra, Lyle Bush, Randy Kuehl, Julie Damhoff, Sandra Decker, Marsha Geerts, Joan VanderBleek, Karl Kovarik, Philip Oldt IV, Eric Larson, Tom Demay, Ann Ganger, Lisa Nice, Renee Vanderlaan, Du Wayne Ottens, Penny Milnes, Mary Latwesen, Bill Kuehl, Craig Brady, Ron Shank, Nancy Shank, Larry Jackson, Chris Hawkins, Jackie Damhoff, Kevin Hook, Dale Beswick, Mary Pilgrim, Ron Pilgrim, Jim Fisher, Jean Zinnen, Nancy Countryman, Martha Kophamer, Larry Tichler, Larry Sonberg, Sheila Sonberg, Mel Johnson, Pam Jones, Amy Oudekerk, Dick Wieneke, Connie Tegeler, Jon Bush, Brad Bielema, Kari Forster, Kaywyn Beswick, Mitchell Milnes, Carolyn Aiken, Jamie White, Joe Sage, Dave Temple, Susan Gomez, Joe R. Bielema, Kelsie Lowery, Luke VanderBleek, D.J. Fulton, Sophie Milnes, Valerie Pell, Lisa K. Boles, Tim West, Denise Dillow, and 6 people (1 woman and 5 men) who did not want their names published.

There were 15 double red cell/ Power Red donors; they were Jeff Roggy, Terry Jones, Mark Zinnen, Karl Kovarik, Eric Larson, Ron Shank, Ron Pilgrim, Jim Fisher, Larry Sonberg, Mel Johnson, Dick Wieneke, Mitchell Milnes, JamieWhite, Joe Sage, and one gentleman who did not want his name published.

The ARC always sends three double red cell/Power Red machines to our drives, because we have so many

Resthave Auxiliary

Coffee Hour & Bake Sale

408 Maple Ave. Morrison

Friday, December 13th, 2024

9:00 AM-10:30 AM

Come Join us for baked goods, door prizes, and socializing! Baked goods will be located in the Nursing Dining Room and the bazaar\coffee hour will be located in the Assisted Living Dining Room.

double red cell donors in our area! We had three ‘first time” donors who were also considered “walk-ins”; they were Jon Bush, Sophia Milnes, and Lisa Boles. Thanks to you three for joining the blood donor ranks; we greatly appreciate your braveness!

Six donors reached gallon pin milestones. Luke VanderBleek obtained a 3-gallon pin; Kari Forster reached a 4-gallon pin; Mel Johnson attained a 5-gallon pin; Marsha Geerts gained a 7-gallon pin; Pam Shank secured a

17-gallon pin; and Lyle Bush accomplished a 31-gallon pin status!

These six terrific contributors have given 67 gallons total and helped 576 lives! The ARC staff counted eight deferrals, but I only counted six. Most were deferred for not enough hemoglobin to donate. This does not mean that the person is anemic, because the ARC has a high-end number for criteria to give blood.

See BLOOD DRIVE, page 12

Photo provided by Kaywyn Beswick

The Nov. 14 blood drive was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison.

• BLOOD DRIVE

Continued from page 11

I recommend anyone who has been deferred before to take overthe-counter iron tablets (or ARC-recommended Flintstones gummy vitamins) for a few days before donating, eating a high protein and iron supper the night before (my hubby and I eat steak the night before blood drives), and washing their hands with very warm water when they arrive at the drive.

Regardless, we had six walk-ins that balanced out the six cancella-

tions and the three “no-shows”.

I am indebted to those who cancel ahead of time, so that we can have time to fill the vacated appointment slot. With no shows, we do not have an opportunity to put another donor into their spot.

I do message the no shows to give them the opportunity to come in later and still donate. And, I’d have to say that most of the no-shows are donors who made their appointment on their own, and not through us at the blood drives or by me. I have started to message those who made their own appointments text reminders the day before or the morning of the

DAMHOFF

drives; maybe that is why we had fewer this time.

Also, please know that if you come earlier than your assigned appointment time, those with earlier set appointments will be taken first, and you will have to wait until the ARC staff can work you in. Most of our donors are very gracious and patient, of which I am very grateful. We have a pretty good bunch of kind and caring regular blood donors that attend our drives.

Even the ARC staff have commented to me how tremendous our donors are, and how great the music and food is in Morrison. I

have several who have gone to other drives in other towns, and they prefer us here in the Morrison area.

The next American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive will be on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at St. Mary’s Church on Garden Plain Road from noon to 5:45 p.m. The sponsor will be Ebenezer Reformed Church Women.

Feel free to sign up for an appointment at www.redcross.org or text me on my cell phone 815718-5117. For a New Year’s Resolution, try donating blood to save some lives; it is very rewarding.

• GOUNARIS

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At an Oct. 17 status hearing, an order was made for the release of that information, which includes police reports and hospital records of the officers who were shot. Excluded, however, is video, cellphone and iPad data.

O’Brien was granted permission to give those documents to Gounaris at the hearing Thursday and made a motion to continue his review with Gounaris with no objection from Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock.

Rock then asked for Gounaris’ continued detention.

O’Brien disagreed and asked for his release. He pointed to Gounaris being moved to “the general population” at the Winnebago County Jail and regularly attending Bible study as positive behaviors.

A condition of his release would be to seek counseling and other treatments for mental health because “addressing that issue would mitigate the threat to society,” O’Brien said.

Gounaris’ defense has continued to argue for his release so he can receive mental health treatment. Despite those arguments, Gounaris has remained in jail.

On Nov. 21, Roe again denied the request for his release and ruled for “continued detention until the next court date based on the previous rulings and findings,” he said.

Gounaris is charged with shooting three members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team after a three-hour standoff when police tried to enter his home at 402 Wild Rice Lane in Lost Lake.

The ERT is made up of individuals from agencies including the sheriff’s office, Oregon and Byron police departments, and SWAT medics from the Rochelle Fire Department.

Ogle County Sheriff’s Lt. Jason Ketter was shot in the face and taken by air ambulance to OSF Medical Center in Rockford, where he underwent surgery. He was released from the hospital June 14.

Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputy Tad Dominski was shot in the arm, and Tyler Carls of the Rochelle Fire Department was shot in the torso. They were treated at KSB Hospital in Dixon and released later that evening.

Gounaris also was shot during the gunfire exchange and was taken to KSB Hospital in Dixon, where he was treated before being booked into the Winnebago County Jail on June 18.

Gounaris’ next court appearance is at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19.

Heating & Air Conditioning

309-659-7944 or 309-373-4822 (cell) Make sure your A/C is working at peak efficiency during the hot summer.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR MORRISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT #6

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Morrison Community School District #6 for 2024 will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM at MCUSD #6 District Office, 100 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Mr. Alan Boucher, Superintendent of Schools, 100 East Knox Street, Morrison Illinois, at (815) 772-2064.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes to be extended or abated for 2023 were $6,056,501.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied 2024 is $6,554,304. This represents an increase of 8.22%

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 were $1,068,803.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public Building commission leases for 2024 are $1,072,718. This represents an increase of 0.36% over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated in 2023 was $7,125,304.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied in 2024 are $7,627,022. This represents a 7.04% increase over the previous year.

SPORTS ROUNDUP

Wrestling

Erie Prophetstown hosted Sterling hosts for their first match of the season on Nov. 26. The Sterling Warriors brought a full roster for both the girls and boys teams to Erie for the competition. Sterling won the meet 42-41 for the boys and 42-36 for the girls.

Boys basketball

Fulton 54, Abingdon-Avon 35: At Orion, Braeden Brennan scored 18 points as the Steamers beat the Tornadoes.

Jace Bielenberg added 12 and Jacob Voss 10 for Fulton, which improved to 2-1 at the Orion Tournament.

Fulton 43, Alleman 33: The Steamers picked up their first win as Jacob Voss led the team with 16 points.

Mercer County 50, Fulton 30: The Steamers dropped their first game as Carson Boelens scored 16 points and Brady McPeek had 18 for MerCo.

Mendota 79, Morrison 59: Dawson Hepner scored 16

points for the Mustangs in the loss.

Morrison 55, Milledgeville 44: Dawson Hepner led Morrison with 30 points in the win, hitting six 3-pointers. Konner Johnson led the Missiles with 10 points. The Mustangs outscored Milledgeville 20-12 in the fourth quarter.

Morrison 61, Marengo 33: Hepner had 20 more points in the win as the Mustangs took ninth at the Oregon tournament.

Orion 59, Fulton 36: Jace Bielenberg and Owen Van Zuiden each scored 10 points for Fulton (2-2) in the loss.

Girls basketball

Fulton 34, Ridgewood 31 : The Steamers came back to win as freshman Wrenn Coffey led the team with 14 points. Chloe Wilkin added six.

Newman 58, Fulton 27: Gisselle Martin scored a game-high 19 points for the Comets, and Elaine Allen added 11 in the win.

– Earleen Hinton

Earleen Hinton

Morrison’s Dawson Hepner (1) drives to the basket against Milledgevlle on Saturday at the Oregon Thanksgiving Tournament held at Oregon High School. Photos continued on page 15.

ABOVE LEFT: Erie-Prophetstown’s Michelle Naftzger looks to the referee as she pins her Sterling opponent at 130 pounds on Nov. 26. ABOVE: Morrison’s Asher Ernst (23) rebounds against Milledgevlle on Saturday at the Oregon Thanksgiving Tournament held at Oregon High School.

LEFT: Erie-Prophetstown’s Ryleigh Stephens wrestles at 120 pounds against Sterling on Nov. 26.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

Nov. 18-24

Warranty deeds

1st Gateway Credit Union to Brian Olson, 7535 Ridge Road, Rock Falls, $225,000.

Bonnie Donnell to Karson Strohmayer, 1401 16th Ave., Sterling, $70,000.

Jeffrey A. Nelson and Karen S. Nelson to Alex W. Gullickson and Torrie A. Bolin, 1307 15th Ave., Sterling, $112,000.

Pamela M. Papoccia to Christopher Monceaux and Brittany Monceaux, 1435 W. 23rd St., Sterling, $270,000.

Melissa K. Miller to Jacob J. Miller, 612 W. 14th St., Rock Falls, $134,400.

Joan Biagioni to Christopher Wilkinson, 814 E. 16th St., Sterling, $69,000.

Maxine Whistler to Morrison Sportsmens Club, one parcel on Fenton Road, Morrison, $12,195.

Stacey L. Morrell, Harvey J. Morrell and H. John Morrell Jr. to Christina M. Burns and William D. Burns, 8045 Hurd Road, Erie, $575,000.

William L. Campbell and Katelyn Seaberg to Jennifer VanZuiden and Keith Allen VanZuiden, 1810 18th Ave., Sterling, $165,000.

Carol A. Harridge to Shane M. Wiebenga, 736 Milnes Drive, Unit 20, Morrison, $147,900.

Ronald E. Lohse and Joy L. Lohse to Cole

ATTENTION VENDORS!

C. Young and Ariel E. Young, one parcel on Lakeside Drive, Erie, $13,500.

Frantz Manufacturing Co. to Kurt And Brian Properties LLC, 603 First Ave., Sterling, $121,900.

Joyce A. Hussong, trustee, and Hussong Family Trust to Mychala A. Moore and Thomas S. Moore, 1102 Locust Drive, Rock Falls, $315,000.

James D. Kottke and Karen M. Kottke to Brian C. Baldwin, trustee, and Ripple River Trust, 9699 Moline Road, Erie, $75,000.

Joe K. Waite and Cheryl Lea Waite to Mr. Scoops Inc., 110 E. Third St., Prophetstown, $70,000.

Joshua D. Willman to Crttr Inc., 405 Ash Ave., Sterling, $200,000.

Brenda M. Meyer and Clarice Podeswa to Ralph Meyer, Calvin Meyer and Brandon Tegtmeier, 1011 Eighth St., Erie, $75,920.

Ryan R. Wiersema and Sarah E. Wiersema to Arcadia Rose Birklid, 18162 Malvern Road, Morrison, $352,000.

Darlene C. Shoffner to Rosa M. Velasquez, 213 Avenue E, Rock Falls, $55,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Cameron Schneider, 223 Avenue E, Rock Falls, $70,550.

James C. Lubbs to Kurt W. Woodinmiller and Brooke M. Woodinmiller, 312 W. Grove St., Coleta, $190,000.

Brian D. Luebke to Jeff S. Rugh, 808 E. Sixth St., Sterling, $45,000.

Aurelio Gallardo and Araceli Gallardo to Javier Romero and Mayra Enriquez Perez, 907 Avenue J, Sterling, $37,780.

Marcus S. Mossholder to Samantha Mix, 403 14th Ave., Rock Falls, $93,000.

Toriann Sullivan, Terrilynn Weeber, Jason W. Heyvaert, Amy S. Heyvaert and Kathryn J. Berardi to Jamie M. Geerts and Tyler P. Geerts, one parcel on 16th Avenue in Erie, $7,500.

Jose F. Garcia to Dustin Funderberg, 502 Ave. C, Sterling, $38,000.

Cynthia Gerall, Brenda K. Reynolds, Harry Hott, Karen Hott and Lora J. Hott estate to Laurie D. Jaques and Waldo E. Jaques, 2001 19th Ave., Sterling, $180,000.

Equity Trust Company Custodian and James V. Pack to Nawat Sterling LLC., 1203 E. 24th St., and 1205 E. 24th St., Sterling, $260,000.

Christopher K. Haan to Ronald Gurley and Sherry Gurley, 1422 Bennett Drive, Rock Falls, $68,000.

Erin L. Sharp to Alejandro Raymond, 1300 W. Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, $85,000.

US Bank, Trustee, Series 20071, and Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage to Jerry McDonald, 1513 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, $47,500.

Vance Wade to Corey T. Wade, 416 15th Ave., Fulton, $59,200.

Quit claim deeds

Sheri Lynette Jones to Kenneth Leroy Smith and Sheri Lynette Smith, 15927 Timberlane, Morrison, $0. Trustee deeds

James A. Hartman and Dawn M. Hartman to James A. Hartman Trust and Dawn M. Hartman, one parcel, $0.

Charles J. Rhode and Barbara J. Rhode to Charles J. Rhode Trust and Barbara J. Rhode Trust, one parcel, $0.

Mary R. McCormick Trust and Larry G. McCormick Trust to Marla J. Esnard, East 21st Street, Sterling, $27,500.

Dale E. Pfundstein Trust to Bruce R. Jackson and Marcia J. Jackson, 29020 Penrose Road, Sterling, $11,000.

Elwyn W. Nice Family Trust and Shirley H. Nice Family Trust to Peco Kid LLC, 20780 Carroll Road, Morrison, $2,193,000.

Elwyn W. Nice Family Trust and Shirley H. Nice Family Trust to Benjamin Damhoff, 20780 Carroll Road, Morrison, $1,040,400.

Santiago Albert Sanchez Settlement Trust and James Raymond Trust Trustee to Santiago Albert Sanchez, 609 Lincoln St., Rock Falls, $0.

Source:WhitesideCountyRecorder’s Office

AND SERVICE

ALBANY

Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781

Pastor Toni Lucas

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

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

CORDOVA

Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

EAST MOLINE

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

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

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

Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE

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

Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584

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

Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com

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

Pastor Ron Eckberg

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie

Farmers Elevator

815-772-4029 - Morrison, IL

Rock River Lumber & Grain

815-537-5131 - Prophetstown Frary’s Lumber & Supply 815-537-5151 - Prophetstown

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

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie

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

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON

Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

FULTON

Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com

Pastor Jeremiah Mitchell Sunday service is 10 a.m.

First Reformed Church

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

Pastor Charles Huckaby

Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580

Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: presbyterianchurchfulton@gmail.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton

Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283

Pastor Wayne Wiersema

Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542

Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

Pastor Shannon Parrish

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC

822 Main, Erie

Serving the Area Since 1980

Farm • Residential • Commercial Wiring & Contracting 309-659-2195

Morrison Veterinary Clinic

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

Phone 815-772-4047 14993 Lyndon Rd., Morrison

CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com

Spring Valley Reformed Church

10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Paul Wissink 815-772-3554

First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com

Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE

Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340

Pastor Melva England

HOOPPOLE

Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church Rev. Zachary Van Dyke, Pastor 563-370-8779

Hooppole Zion Methodist Church Pastor Rolando Renteria 311 Main St, Hooppole, 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145

LYNDON

Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr.

Trinity Baptist Church

403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

MORRISON

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church

301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896

WISDOM

Heating and Air Erie, Illinois

“For your wisest climate solutions” 309-659-7944

Allure of Prophetstown

Senior Living Apartments

Skilled Nursing Services Hospice Inpatient Outpatient Therapy Service

310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown 815-537-5175

Brethren In Christ Church

207 E. Knox Street, Morrison

Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871

Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal

401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org

Crossroads Community Church

201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com

Ebenezer Reformed Church

309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 www.ercmorrison.com

Emmanuel Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison 815-772-3890 www.ecmorrison.com

Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator

First Baptist Church

406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Roy Brown, II Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist

First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m. YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org

Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon

Morrison Christian Church

201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

Morrison United Methodist Church

200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Rev. Slawomir Zimodro

13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com

Interim Reverend David Andermann

PORT BYRON

Bethel Baptist

27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352

Pastor Josh Matthews

Church of the Cross

United Methodist Church

22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron

Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201

Countryside Christian Church

3817 230th St. N., Port Byron

Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834

Fairfield United Methodist Church

235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron

Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767

Messiah Lutheran Church

302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421

Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy

Peace Lutheran Church ELCA

20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron

Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295

Port Byron First United Methodist Church

9412 228th St. N., Port Byron, IL Church Office: 309-848-4050

Email: portbyronfirstumc@gmail.com

Roberta Robbins, Lead Pastor

Becky Butterfield, Associate Pastor

PROPHETSTOWN

Advent Christian Church

200 Elm St., Prophetstown

Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org

First Lutheran Church

Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758

www.firstlutheran-ptown.org

Leon United Methodist Church

17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown

Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com

Prophetstown

United Methodist Church

200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown

Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496

River Church

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

St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

RAPIDS

CITY

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414

TAMPICO

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

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

Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-564-2302

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton 815-589-2200

CLASSIFIED

AUCTION Saturday, December 7

Ann and Robert Cur ley from Thomson, IL

Auction starts at 10 AM

Doors open at 9 AM

Bob and Ann have collected for years and only very clean in good repair merchandise such as Cub Cadet 1045 like new, 60 plus glass milk bottles, Crocks, pump Jack, Very nice outdoor Christmas ornaments, Vintage toys comic books (very good condition), Bosen Heads, and much more.

Frank Tipton, Auctioneer

3001 IL Rt. 84, Thomson , IL 815-590-8206

For Complete Listing go to Auctio nZip.com #3815 TiptonAuctionService.net

FFL license, Visa, M/C and Discover accepted ftipto n@grics.net Lunch by Dusty's 815-259-5015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. GLORIA E LINTON A/K/A GLORIA LINTON; LACRESHA LINTON; ILLINOIS

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC76 2513 23RD AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2513 23rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

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

The Judgment amount wa s $116,565.00.

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

The subject prope rty 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 pla intiff. The sale is furthe r 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 prope rty is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Prope rty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 23-14567IL

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale I3253400

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY-ROCK ISLAND, I LLINOIS NEWREZ LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF

vs. MICHAEL PATRICK NEMETH; STATE OF ILLINOIS; DEFENDANTS NO. 2024FC87

Addre ss: 2905 13th Avenue Moline, IL 61265

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 7, 2024, I, Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois, will on January 10, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following desc ribed real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 2905 13th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

P.I.N.: 17-04-203-013

The real estate is improved with a single family residence THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $111,902.65

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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 subjec t to confirmat ion by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeite d to the State without further notice.

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

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

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650, Chicago, IL 60602, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 24 0867. Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg & Associat es, LLC

30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602

Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

U.S Bank National Association

PLAINTIFF

Vs. Tammy L. Hipes; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

No. 2024FC92

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Improved with Residential

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 717 17th Avenue 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 calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to 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 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 ope n 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

For informati on: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontag e Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-24-00126. I3256163

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN E GAFFEY, DECEASE D

No. 2024 PR 89 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of John E Gaffey. Letters of Office were issued on November 15, 2024 to Johnny A Gaffey as Independent Executor, 16820 Holly Road, Sterling, IL 61081, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, & Buckwalter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270-0111.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before May 3, 2025 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), 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 attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN

209 E Main Street Morrison, IL 61270-0111

Tel: 815-772-2121

Fax: 815-772-2026

Email: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

filed. NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN

209 E Main Street Morrison, IL 61270-0111

Tel: 815-772-2121

Fax: 815-772-2026

Email: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TOM MY R PATTEN, DECEASE D

No. 2024 PR 90 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Tommy R Patten Letters of Office were issued on November 14, 2024 to Lynn L Patten, 17951 Hillside Road, Morrison, IL 612701, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, & Buckwalter-Schurman, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270-0111. The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN

209 E Main Street Morrison, IL

61270-0111

Tel: 815-772-2121

Fax: 815-772-2026

Email: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

December 3, 10,

NELSON, KILGUS & BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN

209 E Main Street Morrison, IL 61270-0111

Tel: 815-772-2121

Fax: 815-772-2026

Email: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

NOTICE UNION SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

90-TX-1

You are hereby notified that the Financial Report of said district covering a period from October 16, 2023, to October 15, 2024, has been filed in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Henry County, Illinois. Any owner of land in the district may file an objection to the Report with the Clerk of the Court within ten days from the date of this publication If no objections are filed within the time prescribed, the Court may approve the Report without hearing.

TERILYN MOTLEY

Circuit Clerk

Roger Ray Brown and Ray 115 N State St. Geneseo, IL 61254 (309) 944-5115

December 3, 2024

NOTICE Re: DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWN OF YORKTOWN IN HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

90-TX-19

You are hereby notified that the Financial Report of said District covering a period from October 16, 2023, to October 15, 2024, has been filed in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Henry County, Illinois. Any owner of land in the district may file an objection to the Report with the Clerk of the Court within ten days from the date of this publication If no objections are filed within the time prescribed, the Court may approve the Report without hearing

TERILYN A. MOTLEY Circuit Clerk

Roger Ray BROWN AND RAY 115 N. State Street, Geneseo, IL 61254

Telephone:

in the time prescribed, the Court may approve the Report without hearing

TERILYN A. MOTLEY Circuit Clerk

Roger Ray BROWN AND RAY 115 N. State Street, Geneseo, IL 61254

Telephone: (309) 944-5115

December 3, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

The annual assessor's meeting will be held in the Emergency Operations Center, Room 117, loca ted on the ground floor of the Whiteside County Courthouse, in Morrison, Illinois on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m This meeting is open to the public. Robin Brands Whiteside County Chief County Assessment Officer

December 3, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MATTER OF THE CAT TAIL DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS No. 02-TX-5

DRAINAGE NOTICE

Public Notice is given that on November 26, 2024, the Commissioners of the above-captioned District made a written report to the court showing the money collected by them since the last preceding report and the manner in which funds have been expended by them during that time Any owner of land within the District may file an objection to the report with the Clerk of the Court within ten (10) days after the publication of this notice.

SUE R. COSTELLO Circuit Clerk

200 E. Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270 Ludens & Potter Attorneys for the District 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270

December 3, 2024

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE JOHNSON CREEK LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT and THE JOHNSON CREEK LEVEE AND DRAINAGE SUBDISTRICT #1

No. 02 TX 3 and No. 02 TX 2 DRAINAGE NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioners of the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage District and the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage Subdistrict #1 of Whiteside and Carroll Counties, Illinois, have have filed their Current Financial Reports for the current year on November 25, 2024, and that any objections to said Reports must be filed with the Clerk of the Court on or before the 31st day of December, 2024. Sue R. Costello Clerk of the Circuit Court, Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270

Nicholas W. Heid Attorney for said Districts 19670 Waller Rd Fulton, IL 61252

Phone: 815-589-9961

Fax: 866-449-8596 Email: heidlaw offi ces@gmail.com December 3, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE MEREDOSIALEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF WHITESIDE AND ROCK ISLAND COUNTIES, ILLINOIS No. 02 TX 4

Notice is hereby given that on or about November 26, 2024, the Commissioners of said Meredosia Levee and Drainage District of Whiteside and Rock Island Counties have filed their Financial Report for the current year. Any objections to said Financial Report must be filed with the

William R. Shirk

about November 26, 2024, the Commissioners of said Meredosia Levee and Drainage District of Whiteside and Rock Island Counties have filed their Financial Report for the current year. Any objections to said Financial Report must be filed with the Circuit Clerk of the Court within 10 days after the publication of this notice

Sue R. Costello, Circuit Clerk Courthouse Whiteside County

200 E. Knox St. Morrison, IL 61270

William R. Shirk

ARDC #2589699

Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C.

Attorney for said District

301 E. Main Street Morrison, IL 61270

Tele: 815.772.7231

Fax: 815.772.4599

Email: wrshirk@ wrshirklaw.com

December 3, 2024

ARDC #2589699

Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C.

Attorney for said District

301 E. Main Street

Morrison, IL 61270

Tele: 815.772.7231

Fax: 815.772.4599

Email: wrshirk@ wrshirklaw.com

December 3, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC., Plaintiff, v. EVAN SNYDER; KAYLA SNYDER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 2024FC178

OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 2024FC178

other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Number 20 in Block Number 3 in that part of the City of Moline known as ACME Addition to the City of Moline, situated in the County of Rock Island, in the State of Illinois. 1176 25th Street, Moline, IL 61265 08-33-332-008

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Kayla Snyder, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Rock Island County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Number 20 in Block Number 3 in that part of the City of Moline known as ACME Addition to the City of Moline, situated in the County of Rock Island, in the State of Illinois. 1176 25th Street, Moline, IL 61265 08-33-332-008

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. GLORIA E LINTON A/K/A GLORIA LINTON; LACRESHA LINTON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC76 2513 23RD AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

TAX NO 16-01-329-005

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2513 23rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

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

The Judgment amount wa s $116,565.00.

Judicial Rock County, Illino or before 21, 2025, may be against you time after and a Ju entered accordance the prayer Complaint. E-filing mandatory documents cases with exemptions file, you m create an with an service Visit http://efile. illinoiscourts.g service- providers. htm to lear and to s service pr you additional have trouble filing, http://www.illino courts.gov/f gethelp.as contact th of this Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2024, Judicial Sales Corporation will on January 10, 2025, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 9:15 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE WEST TWENTY-FOUR (24) FEET OF LOT NUMBER FOURTEEN (14) AND THE EAST TWENTY-FOUR (24) FEET OF LOT NUMBER FIFTEEN (15) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAN D, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

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

Now, therefore, unless you, Kayla Snyder, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Rock Island County, Illinois, on or before January 21, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile. illinoiscourts.gov/ service- providers. htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble efiling, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or contact the Clerk of this Court.

The subject prope rty 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 pla intiff. The sale is further subject to confirmat ion 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

Andrew K. (6284233) MDK LEGAL Attorneys f Plaintiff One East W Suite 1250, Chicago, IL Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 Email: sef-AKWei mdklegal.com

One of Plaintiff' Attorneys 24-024584 I3256375

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The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospe ctive 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.

Andrew K. Weiss (6284233) MDK LEGAL Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 Email: sef-AKWeiss@ mdklegal.com

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

One of Plaintiff's Attorneys 24-024584 I3256375

Between 3 p.m and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 23-14567IL

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

December 3, 10, 17, 2024 and

Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sa le I3253400

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

Andrew K. Weiss (6284233) MDK LEGAL Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chic o, IL 60601

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file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Rock Island County, Illinois, on or before January 21, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile. illinoiscourts.gov/ service- providers. htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble efiling, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or contact the Clerk of this Court.

Andrew K. Weiss (6284233) MDK LEGAL

Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 Email: sef-AKWeiss@ mdklegal.com One of Plaintiff's Attorneys 24-024584 I3256375

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

Vill age of Erie Board Meeti ng Village of Erie will hold a Zoning Board Meeting at the Erie Village Hall for Calvin Bebon on December 19, 2024 at 7pm for Subdivision Zoning Variance that exceeds property regulations at 1506 16th Street, 1508 16th Street, 1514 16th Street and 1516 16th Street. December 3, 2024

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

U.S Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Tammy L. Hipes; et. al. DEFENDANTS

No. 2024FC92

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Forecl osure and Sale entered in the above cause on 08/21/2024, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on January 10, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherw ise designate d at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following descr ibed real estate: THAT PART OF LOT 4 IN SEUSS SUBDIVISION OF OUT LOT 15 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERID IAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN SAID LOT WHICH IS 25 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF AND 151 FEET EAST FROM THE WEST LINE THEREOF; RUNNING THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE THEREOF TO A POINT 24.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT; RUNNING THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 40 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE THEREOF TO A POINT 25 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF; THENCE WEST 40 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH A RIGHT OF WAY FOR STREET PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTH 25 FEET OF SAID LOT 4 AND A RIGHT OF WAY FOR ALLEY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTH 8 FEET OF THE NORTH 24.5 FEET OF SAID LOT 4, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MOLINE, IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

PIN MO-6435 A/K/A 17-05-122-015

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 717 17th Avenue Moline, IL 61265

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The 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 ope n for inspection and Plaintiff makes no represen tation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY-ROCK ISLAND, I LLINOIS

NEWREZ LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, PLAINTIFF vs. MICHAEL PATRICK NEMETH; STATE OF ILLINOIS; DEFENDANTS

NO. 2024FC87

Addre ss: 2905 13th Avenue Moline, IL 61265

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

THE SOUTH HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, TO-WIT THAT PART OF LOT NUMBER ONE (1), ASSESSOR'S PLAT FOR A D 1861 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION NUMBER FOUR (4) IN TOWNSHIP NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17) NORTH, RANGE NUMBER ONE (1) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF THIRTEENTH A VENUE IN THE CITY OF MOLINE, SIXTY (60) FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK NUMBER TWO (2) IN WHITE'S ADDITION TO MOLINE HEIGHTS IN SAID CITY, RUNNING THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID THIRTEENTH AVENUE EIGHTY (80) FEET, THENCE NORTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE (135) FEET TO AN ALLEY, THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY EIGHTY (80) FEET, THENCE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE (135) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, KNOWN AS LOTS NUMBER SIXTEEN (16) AND SEVENTEEN (17) IN BLOCK NUMBER TWO (2) ON AN UNRECORDED PLAT OF WOODBURN'S TWENTY NINTH STREET ADDITION TO MOLINE, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MOLINE, IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS COMMON ADDRESS: 2905 13th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

P.I.N.: 17-04-203-013

The real estate is improved with a single family residence THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $111,902.65

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidde rs are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information

Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois

Johnson, Blumberg & Associat es, LLC

30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois 60602

Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711

JB&A # IL 24 0867

I3256514

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