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santa waves to the crowd as he rides in his sleigh in the lighted parade at morrison’s christmas Walk on dec. 7. story on page 2.

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Morrison celebrates Christmas season

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MORRISON – The Morrison community embraced the spirit of giving during the annual Christmas Walk and Parade on Dec. 7.

This year’s theme was a holiday luau, so Hawaiian shirts and Christmas hats were the dress of the day.

Festive events began early with carriage rides and visits with Santa starting at 3 p.m. Christmas carolers sang in the streets as Madrigals prepared for their upcoming concert.

Members of Morrison Brethren in Christ Church provided cups of soup while local businesses such as The Bread Lady poured cocoa and apple cider.

At Crossroads Church, Morrison Music Theatre Association presented the final showing for its production of “A Christmas Carol,” a radio-show production featuring a cast of all ages.

At 5 p.m., the town gathered for the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree. The mayor thanked members of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce for giving their time to make the event possible, Community State Bank for the use of the property and Morrison Garden Club representatives who provided the tree for the year.

Eric Phend of the Morrison Music Theatre Association led the caroling. As part of the holiday luau theme, he taught the song “Mele Kalikimaka” to children.

“I do this every year for the kids,” Phend said. “It’s the highlight of the night for me. It’s also been my job to come up with songs to match the themes for each year. When I first started leading the caroling, we didn’t get a big crowd at all. About 10. Tonight, we had quite the crowd. Creating a bunch of relationships is the idea.”

Voices of Praise to present annual Christmas Cantata

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MORRISON – The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” will present their 17th annual Christmas cantata, “Agnus Dei – the music of Michael W. Smith,” in three services. Services will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20; 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22.

Voices of Praise is excited to be singing with the strength of 90 voices, its largest group in its 17-year history. Singers join members of Emmanuel’s Sanctuary Choir, coming from more than 20 churches with some traveling more than 100 miles to be part of this outreach group.

Emmanuel’s platform will be filled

with singers who will energetically present the most beloved Christmas music of Smith.

The choir will present this new musical work that offers fresh arrangements of familiar carols that are blended with songs well-known by composer and songwriter Smith.

“Full of passionate and worshipful music, this extraordinary collection provides all the meaningful and dynamic moments you will need to create your Christmas celebration this year,” said Rich Criss, ministry coordinator. “Voices of Praise hopes that its music will encourage us in our Christian walk and also push us to go out and spread the good news. As you listen, there will be times when some of you will want to clap your hands or tap your feet. Others of you will

simply smile, and many, at some point will have tears in your eyes.”

Jason McDearmon will be a featured soloist and Pastor Luke Schouten will provide the narration.

“No tickets are needed for this 60-minute concert and a freewill offering will be received. All ages are welcome and the church is handicapped accessible. A fellowship hour will follow all performances” Criss said.

A free shuttle bus will be provided for one hour before and after all three performances. The shuttle bus will pick up from Ebenezer Reformed Church’s parking lot two blocks south of Emmanuel’s campus and drop off at the curb in front of Emmanuel.

For more information, call the church office at 815-772-3890.

The celebration drew to a close with the Christmas parade. Excavators and tractors decked in festive lighting drove

past the packed streets proving that in Morrison the spirit of the holidays is alive and well.

Photo by Anakin Weston (above); photo by Steve Siefken (below)

ABOVE: Eric Phend of the Morrison Music Theatre Association leads children in a song at the tree lighting during Morrison’s Christmas Walk on Dec. 7. BELOW: An elf waves to the crowd at the parade.

Morrison hospital to expand with $14M addition

By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – Work on a $14 million two-story addition to Morrison Community Hospital is expected to start soon, its CEO said at a groundbreaking event Dec. 5.

Morrison Community Hospital CEO Pam Pfister and Hospital Board Chairman Don Beswick addressed a crowd of about 40 people, including area residents, city officials and hospital staff and management.

“You’ve all been instrumental in the past 10 years of our exceptional progress in serving the health care needs of our hospital district and the surrounding county community,” Beswick said. “With your use and support of our facility, we’re once again expanding to accommodate those needs and services for our patients.”

Pfister said she does not expect the cold weather to delay the work.

Each floor of the addition will be about 11,000 square feet, “doubling the size of the current clinic footprint,” Pfister said. The first floor will be used for primary and urgent care services, with 22 exam rooms, three care team workstations and one procedure room. The second-floor addition will connect

to the hospital’s medical-surgical unit and remain “an open canvas” for future expansions.

The addition is meant to address the hospital’s increasing patient volume, she said.

“In 2019, I shared that we served approximately 4,000 patients a month,” Pfister said. “Today, we serve over double that number.”

The project is being paid for using existing cash reserves, and work is expected to be completed in January 2026, Pfister said. This is the hospital’s third expansion in the past five years.

The first expansion, completed in 2022, included a new emergency room,

eight additional beds in the medical-surgical area, two new operating rooms, upgrades to the radiology department, a new lab, a sterile processing department and additional provider offices in the existing clinic space.

That project cost $23 million and was paid for using a $20 million, 35-year U.S. Department of Agriculture loan with a 2.125% interest rate.

The hospital’s second project – a third operating room – was completed in October 2023, cost $3.3 million and was paid for with cash reserves.

“In this profession, we know one thing is for certain, change is constant,” Pfister said. “There is never a

crystal ball. Transformation can happen overnight. But our hospital team does a great job of taking a step back, taking a deep breath, and we move forward.”

The newest addition is expected to bring about 10 full-time positions to the hospital, including the addition of Morrison native Dr. Trever Troutman, who will complete his residency in June, Pfister said.

Morrison Community Hospital derives its revenue from its services, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, third-party payers, the self-insured and the hospital taxing district, which includes townships in and around Morrison, as well as the nearby communities of Lyndon and Fenton.

The hospital, at 303 N. Jackson St., provides emergency services; radiology, pharmacy and lab services; medical and surgical inpatient services; rural health clinics for primary and urgent care; specialty physician services in rheumatology, psychiatry, podiatry, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, cardiology, gynecology, pulmonology, urology, dermatology and neurology; inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation; a diabetics program; a skin care clinic; and a wound care program.

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Morrison Community Hospital staff, administration, city officials and others break ground for the $14 million addition to the hospital Dec. 5.

CARL MARTIN MORTENSEN

Born: February 8, 1940 in Moline, IL

Died: December 2, 2024 in Sterling, IL

Carl Martin Mortensen, 84, of Pearl City, IL, formerly of Erie, IL, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 8, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Harvest Bakery in Erie, IL. A private burial will take place on a later date at Kingsbury Cemetery, Erie. Memorials may be made to the Pearl City Food Bank, 411 Main St. Pearl City, Illinois 61062. Gibson – Bode Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Carl was born on February 8, 1940, in Moline, IL, to Martin H. and Mildred J. (Wendell) Mortensen. He graduated from Erie High School in 1960 and married Gloria Rosenow on June 3, 1961. He later married Margaret “Peggy” Moen on

September 25, 1991. Carl farmed in the Erie area for over twenty-five years and continued his passion after moving to Pearl City where he raised cattle. In addition to farming, he had a longtime career with Commonwealth Edison – first in Cordova and later in Rockford, IL. Carl served on the Erie School Board and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Carl was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, gardening and working in the yard, woodworking, and tinkering. He had a talent for music and playing the guitar – a gift he passed down to many of his grandchildren. He also cherished his border collies, Amos and Sophie.

Carl is survived by his wife of 33 years, Peggy; his children, Carla (Roger) Jaquet, Erie, IL, Christopher (Christine) Mortensen, Colona, IL, Jeffrey Mortensen, Erie, IL, and Jodi Youngberg (Jim Garson), Erie, IL; brother, Clark (Darrellyn) Mortensen, Erie, IL; sister, Donna Titus, Moline, IL; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and his special friends Derek and Carlee Tessendorf and their family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald Mortensen; sister, Delores Leebold; and stepson Scott Young.

EVELYN M. BUTKUS

Born: January 4, 1928 in Trivoli, IL

Died: December 6, 2024 in Morrison, IL

EVELYN M. BUTKUS, 96, of Homestead of Morrison, died Friday, December 6, 2024 at Homestead of Morrison. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison, officiated with Rev. Father Slawomir Zimodro. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12th at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial to the Alzheimer’s Association has been established.

Evelyn was born January 4, 1928 in Trivoli, IL, to Glen S. and Grace F. (Richardson) Johns. She was educated in the Trivoli Grade School, and was a graduate of Farmington High School in Farmington, IL. On July 3, 1948 she married John J. Butkus, Sr. in Farmington, IL. They shared 53 years together until his death on February 15, 2001. Evelyn was an administrative assistant for the Morrison School District. She enjoyed working with the community of children and staff at Northside

Elementary School for 18 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison. Evelyn loved her family dearly and hosted countless meals and holidays. Together she and John traveled memorable trips to Europe, Australia and Norway. Some of her favorite memories were from the 20 family trips to the Colorado Rocky Mountains in Estes Park. Evelyn was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to a large family who will greatly miss her.

Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth (Greg) Wahl of Sterling, IL and Mary (Joan Erickson) Butkus of Wauwatosa, WI; two sons, Andrew (Debbie) Butkus of Arlington Heights, IL and John (Jenny) Butkus, Jr. of Morrison, IL; thirteen grandchildren, Brian (Elizabeth) Wahl, Michael (Amanda) Wahl, Kevin (Bethany) Wahl, Kate (Matt) Butkus-Prouty, Andrew (Melissa) Butkus, Susan (fiancé Stephen Ferringan) Butkus, Tim Butkus, John (Danielle) Butkus, Daniel (Jill) Wahl, Mark (Katelyn) Butkus, Samantha (fiancé Wes Newton) Butkus, Adam Butkus and Jenna (Chuck) Gentry; fifteen great grandchildren; one daughter-inlaw, Annette Butkus of Overland Park, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; two sons, Thomas J. and Michael J. Butkus; one sister, Barbara L. Routson; two brothers, Clifford D. Johns and Frank Stein. To send online condolences go to www. bosmarenkes.com

African drums to be part of Wild Winter program Dec. 18

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FULTON – John and Lorelei Pfautz will entertain attendees with their African drums at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Windmill Volunteer Educators Wild Winter Wednesday program at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave.

Since 2005, John has been spending time in Africa, teaching music while learning local music and customs. Lorelei has joined him on a number of visits, sharing her singing and piano skills. Between 2005-14, they spent time in West Africa, notably Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal. Since 2015, they have been

traveling to East Africa twice annually to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The Church Musicians Training Program, based in Katale, Kenya, is a program established for folks who want to be leaders in their church music programs but have no opportunities for attending university or Bible college.

John and Lorelei will share some of their experiences and give hands-on opportunities to participate in some African music making.

Doors open at 9 a.m. for coffee, hot cider and windmill treats. The program begins about 9:20 a.m. The building is disability accessible. The program is free and open to the public.

Gift wrapping offered in Morrison on Saturday, Dec. 14

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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. 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. The church also has a drive-up, drop-off option.

Students from Sauk’s Impact Pro-

gram and Key Club students from Morrison High School are helping the Rotarians with the project.

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 815-564-8772.

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.

Photo provided by Pam VanZuiden

John and Lorelei Pfautz and their African drums will be the Dec. 18 program at the Windmill Volunteer Educators’ Wild Winter Wednesday program at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton.

1994: Fulton Fire Protection District receives new ambulance

60 years

Dec. 9, 1964

A number of strong points and some weaknesses in the Fulton Junior High and Grade School District were pointed out by a team of educators who made an inspection visit. The inspection was made by the state Department of Public Instruction. Hot lunch programs and the addition of slide projectors for both the grade and junior high buildings were recommended.

Hazel’s Circle Food Store, 1901 Fourth St., is in the final week of its Liquidation Sale. Everything can be purchased for 20% off.

50 years

Dec. 11, 1974

Fulton residents soon will be paying about 50% more for water and sewer service as a result of changes in the operation of the city-owned water and sewer system imposed by the federal government. The sharp increase in charges became evident at a meeting of the City Council when the city’s engineers explained a report outlining new requirements imposed by the federal government.

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40 years

Dec. 12, 1984

In a photo, Jennie Lewis, a resident of the Harbor Crest Nursing Home, received a certificate signed by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, congratulating her for reaching the age of 100 last May.

Earl Brown, a representative of the Clinton County Senior Citizen’s Service, presented her with the certificate.

Miss Amy Giesler will spend the spring studying at Brighton Polytechnic Institute in Brighton, England. She is one of 13 Illinois State University students chosen to participate in the university’s Study Abroad program. Brighton is 50 miles south of London.

Everyone is invited to the inaugural Christmas Dinner to be held at the Fulton American Legion at Route 84 and 136.

30 years

Dec. 7, 1994

Members of the Fulton Fire Protection District received their new ambulance. The vehicle will be the primary unit for the department. In a photo are Howard Swanson, president of the

Fulton Fire Protection District; Terry Bielema, fire chief; Steve Bradley, assistant ambulance EMS coordinator; Mary Cox, a veteran EMT; and Sheila VanKampen, Emergency Medical Services coordinator.

Eagle River Liquor has opened its doors. Bill Balk, who also operates Fulton Lanes, has operated a drive-up service for several years. He has expanded that business by moving into the former Ford garage building. After remodeling part of the building, a complete drive-thru was installed where customers can make purchases from their cars. A grand opening will be held this weekend.

20 years

Dec. 8, 2004

The city of Fulton approved Resolution No. 178 directing the sale of certain real estate owned by the city of Fulton. Five parcels are included. The City Council approved giving City Administrator Randy Balk the power to negotiate the sale of the properties to any interested party.

The City Council approved a tax levy summary comparing the taxes for 2003 and 2004. The 2003 tax levy request was $228,929 and the 2004 tax asking a

4.8% increase to $240,537.54. City Administrator Randy Balk said “no public hearing is required for this tax levy because it is below a 5% increase.” The increase was necessary due to a loss of revenue from the Homestead Exemption increases that state officials approved.

10 years

Dec. 10, 2014

This is Fulton’s 30th annual Christmas Dinner. For the 10th consecutive year, Exelon Nuclear Quad Cities Generating Station will be the primary sponsor of the community dinner to be held on Christmas Day. Communication Manager for Exelon Nuclear, Bill Stoermer, said they are honored to be part of this community tradition in Fulton.

The Education Committee at the Windmill Area in Fulton is a group of volunteers dedicated to the education of local youth and adults. The organization creates lesson plans for youth visitors, and the group hosted more than 1,000 students at the Windmill area in 2014. The volunteer educators are composed of eight retired teachers and professionals who value the Fulton community and continuing education opportunities.

International college students spend Thanksgiving with area families

By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com

ROCK FALLS – For many college students in the U.S., Thanksgiving break is a time when they return home to their families for annual traditions of turkey, football and parades.

But for international students who may be stuck on campus, the University of Chicago International House started the Thanksgiving Homestay Program during which international students can experience the holiday with host families in southern and western Illinois.

The Rock River Valley International Fellowship, a partner of the program, welcomed 15 students from Japan, China, Azerbaijan, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Korea and the United Kingdom to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rock Falls on Nov. 27.

The students have been staying with eight host families in Dixon, Sterling and Morrison until their departure Dec. 1, said Steve Caudillo, a state coordinator for the program.

As state coordinator, Caudillo helps pair students with host families based on availability or personal preferences.

For example, the family might “have

small children and they’re all female, so they want a female student, or vice versa,” he said.

Before he became a coordinator, Caudillo’s involvement in the program began in 1997 with hosting students. This year, he’s hosting two students who are from Azerbaijan and Brazil, Caudillo said.

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tional Thanksgiving dinner at his home with turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. For the rest of the weekend, he planned to take the students to see “the Mississippi River, the Dixon riverfront, the Ronald Reagan statue and things like that,” Caudillo said.

Another family, the Youngs in Morrison, are hosting Maddie Carruthers of Cambridge, England, who’s a first-year

graduate student. She arrived in America in mid-September and said she’s excited because she has never been anywhere outside of Chicago.

“In the United Kingdom, Thanksgiving is completely not a thing,” Carruthers said.

The family has been hosting students for a couple of years and has stayed in touch with all the students they’ve hosted, Aaron Young said.

“We’re smoking a turkey [on Thanksgiving] and have a bunch of family coming in,” he said. “It’s nice for them to get off campus for a little while during the break.”

To wrap up the weekend, the Rock River Valley International Fellowship hosted an international buffet dinner Nov. 30 at the church in Rock Falls “to experience the socialization with other students, as well as with the host families,” Caudillo said.

At the dinner, the students prepared foods from their cultures to serve.

“You learn about cooking, you learn about their family, learn about their family customs, which I think is really awesome,” Caudillo said. “When it comes right down to it, we all have something in common. We share the same values and things like that.”

Alex T. Paschal

Joy Sipes (left) and Kathi Sipes (right) of Morrison hosted University of Chicago students Yumeng Wang of China (middle left) and Saba Tjaz of Pakistan.

A look at shingles and vaccinations

Studies show that 99% of us are infected with the shingles virus that comes in the herpes family from the chicken pox virus.

A case of shingles is a reactivation of your own chicken pox virus. It is not felt that coming into contact with anyone who has the live virus increases your risk. However, it is felt that at times of stress in which the immune system is weakened, it will indeed be a contributing factor to the setup of the process.

This may follow another illness, emotional stress, decreased sleep or the like.

There often is a prodrome or forewarning with the condition, in which the early signs may simply be that of nausea or feeling sick and weak with a headache, perhaps low-grade fever. The rash may then appear a day or two later.

The rash typically will last two weeks or less. Someone may be considered infectious for an individual who has never had chicken pox until the scabs are crusted over entirely.

Stephen D. Harrison, M.D.

The rash usually is painful, tingly, or sometimes itchy, but by no means is that an irregularity.

Most commonly there are clusters of blisters known as vesicles. Keep in mind that secretions from the mouth and nose may also carry the virus.

A more important element is women who are pregnant should stay away from someone with the shingles virus.

If you have shingles around the eye your doctor may wish for you to see the ophthalmologist to make sure the eye itself is not involved.

The real concern for shingles for most individuals has to do with the condition called postherpetic neuralgia. This refers to a pain along the line of the nerves that the shingles virus infected.

In fact, while the shingles virus and symptoms are a system-wide illness its manifestation on the skin is often in a limited distribution called a dermatome in which only one side of the body and one or two nerves overlapping are infected.

The nervous system is unique in that it often has a sensitivity that stays with an individual for a long time to follow. The current statistics indicate that about one out of every three people or adults will get the shingles in their lifetime.

Of those people, about 13%, about one out of eight will get the nerve pain known as postherpetic neuralgia. This means that about one in 24 adults get the shingles.

Vaccines were developed to lessen the incidents of shingles, but more importantly the incidence of that nerve pain that can linger following that known as the postherpetic neuralgia.

A vaccination known as Shingrix has been approved that has 98% protection against shingles in the first

years and maintains up to 85% at three years. More importantly, the new vaccine appears to be 90% effective in protecting the nerve damage type of pain.

The Shingrix is approved for individuals over 50 years of age, though, the CDC still recommends that unless there are immune-compromising conditions it is probably best to wait until age 60, since most people do not develop the pain of the neuralgia before that time.

The new vaccination recommends two vaccinations with the Shingrix two to six months apart. If a person has had the older Zostavax vaccination they too should have an updated one if it has been more than two months.

People who have had the actual shingles before the vaccination should also consider vaccination, as this may help with some additional problems.

There is no longer a specified time of waiting, though, traditionally many have waited a month or two.

Fall 2024 graduates of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program at Black Hawk College are (front row, from left) Devon MacCall of Viola, Kokou Agbatozonhoun of Carbon Cliff, Jazmine Brooks of Rock Island, Heather Sim of Morrison, Gema Velez of Moline and Hannah Clark of Moline. Back row are Ty Boardman of Kewanee, Ramon Pickens of Milan, Daniel Cobos of East Moline, Arman Farajpanahi of Galesburg, Dillon Barnes of Moline and Michael Findley of Davenport, Iowa.

Black Hawk College announces highway construction graduates

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A Morrison woman is among the fall 2024 graduates of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program at Black Hawk College in Moline.

Heather Sim of Morrison joins Devon MacCall of Viola, Kokou Agbatozonhoun of Carbon Cliff, Jazmine Brooks of Rock Island, Gema Velez of Moline, Hannah Clark of Moline, Ty Boardman of Kewanee, Ramon Pickens of Milan, Daniel Cobos of East Moline, Arman Farajpanahi of Galesburg, Dillon Barnes of Moline and Michael Findley of Davenport, Iowa.

Cobos and Sim had perfect attendance for the 13-week class.

The Illinois Department of Transportation created the 450-hour pro -

gram to prepare people to work in construction and to increase the number of minorities, women and disadvantaged persons working on IDOT projects.

There is no cost to participants who are selected for the program. Students in the spring 2025 class will receive a stipend of $15 an hour.

“The Black Hawk College program has among the highest placement rates of the 14 HCCTP programs in Illinois. Of the last 49 BHC graduates, 78% have become apprentices.

Michael Findley joined the Painters Local 1178 after completing his 11th week of training,” according to a BHC news release.

The next HCCTP begins Monday, Feb. 24 with orientation sessions Dec. 11, Jan. 7, Jan. 10, Jan. 15 and Jan. 21.

For more information, call 309796-5729 or visit bhc.edu/hcctp.

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Holidays with the Symphony is Dec. 14 in Clinton, Iowa CLINTON, Iowa – Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Holidays with the Symphony concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Ave. South in Clinton, Iowa.

The guest conductor is Silas Nathaniel Huff.

The program includes selections of music associated with the season, including classic and popular favorites. Admission is $20. Students are free. More information and program notes are at clintonsymphony.org.

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Go with food over omega-3 supplements

A ton of research exists about the health benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids.

Studies look at the ways they might affect cardiovascular health, stroke risk, triglyceride levels, depression symptoms, Alzheimer’s disease, ADHD and eye health just to name a few. Some results are more promising than others.

Omega-3 fats are readily available in nature. Two forms are found in seafood, especially cold-water fish such as salmon, trout and herring. Another form is found in plants such as flaxseed, soybean, chia seeds and walnuts. All forms are beneficial.

Omega-3 supplements are widely available, but when it comes to seafood, the evidence for food vs. supplements seems to favor the food source. That may be because other nutrients found in seafood also promote health. There’s enough evidence that the Federal Government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults eat 8 ounces or more of a variety of seafood per week for all the nutrients seafood provides.

I prefer to get my omega-3 fats from food, so I regularly consume fish, flaxseed, nuts and soy products. The following salmon recipe is one I often prepare:

Simple Salmon

1 pound skin on salmon filet

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Remove the fish from the refrigerator so that it can sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes while you

BEYOND TRIM

prepare. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare baking sheet by spraying with cooking spray or line the baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil (my preference for easy cleanup).

Pat the fish dry on both sides with paper towels and place the filet on the baking sheet, skin side down. If the filet is a lot thinner at one end, fold that end under so the filet is about the same thickness from end to end.

Combine the seasonings and sprinkle over the top of the filet. Place the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Check for doneness by flaking with a fork or use a thermometer. The fish should flake easily and be opaque in the center. If using a meat thermometer, I take it out when the thermometer reads 130 to 135 degrees. Once out of the oven, cover and let sit for five to 10 minutes before serving.

Despite the many food sources of omega-3 fats, many people choose supplements. If you think you need one, have a discussion with your doctor. Keep in mind that the supplement industry is not well regulated. If your doctor suggests supplementation, you should look for a brand that does third-party testing to ensure the highest quality.

• Sherry DeWalt is the healthy lifestyles coordinator for the CGH Health Foundation in Sterling.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR RIVER BEND COUMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT NO. 2

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax increase for River Bend Community Unit No. 2 for 2024 will be held on December 18, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. at the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, IL, 61252.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Darryl Hogue, Superintendent of Schools, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois (815-589-2711).

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $5,812,560.19.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $6,487,000. This represents a 11.61% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 were $762,803.95.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2024 are $759,799. This represents an 0.39% decrease from the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $6,575,364.14.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $7,246,799.00. This represents an 10.21% increase over the previous year.

Sherry DeWalt

Metro Creative

director of innovation

for Morrison Technical Institute, demonstrates a computer controlled laser Dec. 5.

Morrison Tech expands curriculum with new facility

6,000-square-foot facility will offer robotics, CNC equipment

By BRANDON CLARK bclark@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – The Morrison Institute of Technology is investing in the future of local manufacturing with the construction of a new wing to its Innovation Center, officials said.

The new 6,000-square-foot facility will connect to the Innovation Center and support automation labs, including robotics and computer numerical control manufacturing equipment, while providing students with a new degree emphasis in automated engineering.

Morrison Tech President Christopher Scott said the project has been years in the making and is a testament to the college’s innovative spirit.

“We’re the best-kept secret in the Midwest, but we don’t want to be a secret,” Scott said. “We place students all across the world and in all 50 states. You name the industry, we’re in there.”

The private nonprofit college offers two programs – engineering technology and network administration – with existing emphases in design drafting and construction technology. Morrison Tech Vice President of Academic Affairs Scott Connelly said the new automation emphasis was driven by the need to support local manufacturing with skilled technicians.

“From the very first electrical course, they’ll be in the lab doing activities,” Connelly said. “Then, as they move through the program, they’ll start to tie these together into automated operations, and that’s where we’ll have the controllers and actuators and the manufacturing robots for the students to utilize.”

Connelly said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, he toured Climco Coils Inc. in Morrison, which was adding automation and using manufacturing robots in its facility because of labor shortages.

“As you see companies integrate these processes long term, they’re going to have to do things like this to be competitive,” Connelly said. “Our role is to help provide the workforce those local manufacturing needs, while also being a consulting spot for smaller companies that don’t have a lot of money to put into planning and design.”

The entire project, which includes the new facility, equipment, curriculum development and a “hot shop” to house the school’s forging and casting activities, will cost about $2.5 million, Connelly said. Once the addition is finished in the fall of 2025, it will enclose an outdoor courtyard area for demonstrations.

The college received a $1.5 million federal earmark in 2022 to build the facility and the program with help from former U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. An earmark is a provision in a spending bill that directs money to a specific recipient without going through the usual competitive process.

Connelly said the community project funding grant was part of the federal appropriations bill managed through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

“The school will pick up the remaining costs,” Connelly said. “But we’re hopeful that we will be able to raise some additional funds from our employer partners.”

Local companies such as Wahl Clipper, Walmart and Mallard Manufacturing of Sterling were instrumental in helping the college develop a laboratory curriculum for its new automation engineering emphasis, Connelly said.

“Wahl Clipper showed us their practice room, where they have these great big boards with all these controllers and switches and actuators,” Connelly said. “They use their employees to design these, and then they can test it to see how they function on a factory floor. That’s one of the activities we’d like to adopt.”

For more information on the college, call 815-772-7218.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE ALBANY TWP ROAD DISTRICT

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Albany Road Fund for 2025 will be held on December 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Albany Twp Building, 101 Lime St., Albany.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dan Bitler, Supervisor at 101 Lime St., Albany.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $33,541.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2025 are $46,285. This represents a 38% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2024 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 over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2024 were $33,541.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2025 are $46,285. This represents a 38% increase over the previous year.

Jason Long,

Brandon Clark

7 at the Carson DeJarnatt Invitational. Bray got the win.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Boys wrestling

Dixon second at Sterling: The Dukes crowned three champions and three runner-ups, tallying 268 points to win the 46th Carson DeJarnatt Invitational. Newman (219.5) took second, followed by Sterling (196.5). Fulton (132.5) was sixth, Rock Falls (113.5) took seventh and Polo (86.5) was ninth.

Sterling’s Zyan Westbrook was the 132-pound champion and Gage Tate earned a 16-8 major decision over Fulton’s Skylier Crooks at 175. Mason Kuebel was the 190-pound champ for the Steamers.

Rock Falls’ Josiah Tarbill was champion at 126.

Erie-Prophetstown wins two: The Panthers beat Du-Pec 54-15 and Morrison 42-38 as Aidan Jepson had pins in each dual. E-P had five pins in the dual win: Wyatt Goosens, Jordae Crow, John Holland, Caleb Reymer and Jepson.

Erie-Prophetstown 40, Rock Falls 25: E-P’s Wyatt Goossens (165 pounds), Jordae Crow (175) and John Holland (215) got pins in the dual win. Logan Thome got a pin for the Rockets at 132. Morrison wins two: The Mustangs topped Mendota 42-24 and won 64-12 over Galena. Levi Milder had pins in each dual win for Morrison at 157 pounds.

Boys basketball

Warren 57, Fulton 46: The Steamers

fell at the Eastland tournament as Jacob Voss led the team with 14 points and Braedon Meyers scored 11.

Morrison 63, Wethersfield 33: Brayden Rubright led the Mustangs with 23 points in the win.

Girls basketball

Riverdale 58, Amboy 48 (OT): The Rams pulled away in extra time as Amboy fell at home.

Ashton-Franklin Center 47, Morrison 31 : Cameryn Winterland led the Raiders with 15 points, and Drew Dawson and Audrea Dorn each scored 10 in the win.

Fulton 43, Milledgeville 41: Belle Curley led Fulton (2-2, 1-0) with 13 points in the road win, and freshman Breliegh Hayton had 10 points. Loren Meiners led the Missiles with 11 points.

Rock Falls 47, Fulton 39: The Rockets got in the win column as Elizabeth Lombardo scored a game-high 27 points by hitting six 3-pointers.

Milledgeville 53, Morrison 29: The Missiles led 40-16 at halftime in the home win as Loren Meiners finished with 18 points. Addie Janssen and Joz Castro added 11 each for Milledgeville. Kaylee Pruis had 10 points for Morrison.

Boys bowling Hall 2,382, Erie-Prophetstown 2,607: Keith Goodson’s 560 series led the Panthers in the loss.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR PROPHETSTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Prophetstown Fire Protection District, for 2024 will be held on Dec. 19, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at 104 West 2nd St., Prophetstown, Illinois 61277.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Keith Crady, c/o Prophetstown Fire Protection District Building, Prophetstown, lllinois, Phone: 815537-2215.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2023, payable in 2024, were $512,800.00.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2024, payable in 2025, are $816,800.00. This represents a 59.29% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023, payable in 2024, were $0.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2024, payable in 2025, are $0. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2023, payable in 2024, were $512,800.00.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied 2022, payable in 2023, are $816,800.00. This represents a 59.29% increase over the previous year.

This Hearing is Open to the Public and all persons desiring to be heard shall be permitted to present testimony within reasonable time limits.

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Fulton’s Grace Bray goes for a pin against Plainfield South’s Gabi Mardual in the 125-pound finals Dec.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR RIVERDALE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #100, COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Community Unit School District #100, County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, for 2024, will be held on December 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at the Riverdale High School Library, 9622 256th Street North, Port Byron, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Joshua Temple, Superintendent, 9624 256th Street North, Port Byron, Illinois, 309-523-3184.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2023 were $8,283,477.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $9,042,549. This represents a 9.16% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 were $1,059,534.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2024 are $1,102,185. This represents a 4.03% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended for 2023 were $9,343,011.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $10,144,734. This represents a 8.58% increase over the previous year.

Photos by Jessie Otten

Erie-Prophetstown’s Aubrey Heisman shoots against Kewanee on Dec. 2.

Erie-Prophetstown’s Chloe Slock passes to Ashlyn Johnson in the game against Kewanee on Dec. 2.

Holiday Shopping Guide

How Some Popular Holiday Traditions Got Their Start

Will you be baking gingerbread or hanging stockings by the fireplace this holiday season? Perhaps you’ll be lighting the menorah or playing a game of dreidl? The holidays are steeped in tradition, some of which are older than celebrants may realize.

Individuals gather during the holidays and participate in various traditions that have withstood the test of time. Most people engage in these traditions or recognize symbols automatically, but it can be interesting to learn how these traditions came to be.

Christmas caroling: The British traditions of wassailing and mumming and the Slavic tradition of koliada were some of the precursors to more modern caroling. People would go door-to-door and recite poetry or sing with the hope of bringing about good fortune or influencing a future harvest, according to Rutgers University. Carolers spread hope and good tidings through song during a time of year when sunlight was limited.

Christmas trees: Pagans once displayed evergreen branches as a reminder that spring would come again, while Romans placed them around temples to honor Saturn, the god of agriculture. Eventually the evergreen was used in conjunction with Christian Christmas celebrations. In the sixteenth century, German Christians put trees inside their homes as symbols of everlasting life.

Santa Claus: Children who celebrate Christmas eagerly await the arrival of a jolly sort who goes by the name of Santa Claus. His origin story stretches back to the third century, when Saint Nicholas became the patron saint of children. Saint Nicholas was a monk in what is modern-day Turkey. It is said that he traveled helping the poor and the sick. History.com says he is believed to have saved three impoverished sisters from slavery by providing them with a dowry so they could be married, and he also provided gifts to children.

Menorah: The menorah is a multibranched candelabra used in Jewish religious rituals. The menorah is first mentioned in the book of Exodus when the design of the lamp was revealed to Moses by God on Mount Sinai. Many menorahs are seven-branched, but during Chanukah, an eight-branched menorah is used. The Chanukah menorah is modeled after the Tabernacle menorah that corresponds to the eight-day festival. It was used to celebrate the rededication of the Second Temple. The available oil supply was supposed to light the menorah for just one day, but the candles actually burned for eight.

Mistletoe: Kissing under the mistletoe is a holiday season tradition that can lead to some red faces when couples are caught beneath the plant. Norse mythology paved the way for kissing under the mistletoe. Legend has it the gods used mistletoe to resurrect Odin’s son, Baldur, from the dead. Baldur’s mother, Frigg, the goddess of love, made the plant a symbol of love and vowed to kiss anyone who passed under it. Mistletoe blooms under cold conditions, which is how it became associated with the holiday season.

Yule log: Yule logs were once part of winter solstice celebrations to bring good luck and fortune, but America is where a yule log really caught on as a holiday tradition. In 1966, the WPIX television station in New York City aired a continuous loop of a fireplace burning for three hours with holiday songs playing. It became an annual tradition, says History. com. Some people even serve a cake that looks like a yule log. The Bžche de No‘l is a traditional Christmas cake that is especially popular in France. Holiday traditions continue in full force. Traditions are an endearing component of celebrations and help to unite people from all backgrounds during this special time of year.

Morrison Fury 10U softball team wins award

SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

The Morrison Fury 10U travel softball team received an award for its 2024 season from the USSSA fastpitch association.

“They were the all-time points leader for the 10U C division in the entire state of Illinois,” coach Tiffany Tipton said in a news release. “You earn points based on games and tournaments you win.”

Team members are Addison Hook, Amiliana Wilcox, Brinley Tegeler, Kenzie Willis, Madelynn Wiebenga, Sawyer Marinangeli, Jada Alvarado, Kendall Duncan, Ella Kamper, Teaghan Tipton and Mia Alvarado. Coaches are Beau Marinangeli, Nicole Thulen and Tipton.

ABOVE: Members of the Morrison Fury 10U travel softball tream are (front row, from left)

Addison Hook, Amiliana Wilcox, Brinley Tegeler, Kenzie Willis and Madelynn Wiebenga and (second row) Sawyer Marinangeli, Jada Alvarado, Kendall Duncan, Ella Kamper, Teaghan Tipton and Mia Alvarado. Coaches are Beau Marinangeli, Nicole Thulen and Tiffany Tipton.

LEFT: The rings that were presented to members of the Morrison Fury 10U team.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

IDNR releases number of deer taken in first firearm season

SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois harvested 54,661 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season from Nov. 22 to 24, the Illinois Department of Conservation said in a news release.

Comparatively, hunters killed 53,348 and 52,354 deer during the first firearm weekends in 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Southwestern counties again led statewide totals, with Randolph County coming in first with 1,565 deer taken. Totals from area counties were Bureau with 628, Carroll with 387, Jo Daviess with 936, Lee with 424, Ogle with 418, Stephenon with 307 and Whiteside with 391. Illinois’ seven-day firearm deer season concluded Dec. 8.

Remaining 2024-25 deer-hunting dates in Illinois include:

• Muzzleloader-only deer season, Dec. 13 to 15

• Late-winter antlerless-only and chronic wasting disease deer seasons in select counties only, Dec. 26 to 29 and Jan. 17 to 19.

• Archery deer season continues through Jan. 19.

Photos provided by Tiffany Tipton

AND SERVICE

Drs.

Nov. 25 - Dec. 1

Warranty Deeds

Casey D. Mills and Nathan R. Hill to John Janssen, 10600 Osage Road, Prophetstown, $219,000.

Nicholas J. Myers to Christopher D. Scott and Janet L. Scott, 20306 Mathew Road, Morrison, $249,000.

Ronald W. Rick to Stacey Dubree, 910 W. 10th St. Sterling, $120,000.

Turk It Investments LLC to Taylor G. Schauff, 6 E. 15th St., Sterling, $140,000.

Crossroads Community Church to April House, 201 W. Market St., Morrison, $205,000.

George E. Depuy to Edwardo Castillo and Danny Yanes, 3206 W. Science Ridge Road, Sterling, $102,000.

Cruz R. Miranda to Atanacio Hernandez, 608 Sixth Ave., Rock Falls, $70,000.

Jerry W. Turner Trust to Stanley A. Scheidecker and Carla D. Scheidecker, 28637 Surrey Drive, Sterling, $0.

Debra S. Szabo to Linsey N. McBride and Travis L. McBride, 15160 Schipper Lane, Morrison, $450,000.

Travis L. McBride and Linsey N. McBride to Debra S. Szabo, 708 Coralyn Drive, Morrison, $210,000.

Jonathan A. Gieson and Linda D. Gieson to Kimberly A. Weinstock, 1701 14th Ave., Rock Falls, $110,000.

Rebecca L. Medema to Drew Temple Trust, Jennifer Temple Trust, Christopher Brown and Angela Brown, Albany Road, Erie, $57,714.

Betty Lou Dierwechter Trust and Daryl W. Dierwechter Trust to Betty Lou Dierwechter Trust and Daryl W. Dierwechter Trust, 16499 Fenton Road, Fulton, $0.

Melanie A. Noyes to M5 Industries LLC

and Series Kaybre, 511 W. Fifth St., Rock Falls, $82,000.

Jeffrey J. Giacobbe to M5 Industries LLC and Series Kaybre, 403 Ada St., Rock Falls, $65,000.

Arne A. Gronlund to Chad D. Wetzell Trust and Jodie L. Wetzell Trust, Tampico Road, Rock Falls, $8,000.

Ronald Coleman and Tiffany Coleman to M5 Industries LLC and Series Kaybre, 506 Woodlawn Drive, Prophetstown, $137,850.

Quit Claim Deeds

Steve K. Hadaway to Steve K. Hadaway and Peggy Hadaway, 106 S. Washington St., Tampico, $0.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp to George E. Depuy, Parcel No. 11-07-251003, $0.

Eric C. Anderson, Ellen M. Anderson, Kari M. Anderson, Kari M. Reynolds and Jerrod M. Reynolds to Jerrod M.

Reynolds and Kari M. Reynolds, 13103 Van Damme Road, Prophetstown, $0.

Jeffrey A. Zajicek and Carla R. Zajicek to Superior Rentals LLC, 5360 Fulton Road, 319 Ninth Ave., 806 Fourth St., 816 Fourth St., 1128 10th Ave., 605 14th Ave., 800 18th Ave., 1114 14th Ave., 1322 14th Ave., 1121 22nd Ave., 1100 Tennis Court, 1105 Tennis Court, 1031 13th Ave., all in Fulton, $0. Trustees Deeds

Farmers National Bank and Dale A. Burkholder Trust and Yvonne R. Burkholder Trust to Derek William Bush and Jaicee Elizabeth Bush, two parcels on Yorktown Road, Morrison, $823,866. Jeffrey A. Zajicek and Carla R. Zajicek to Jeffrey A. Zajicek Trust and Carla R. Zajicek Trust, 5724 Fulton Road, Fulton, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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

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STREET MAINT ENANCE WORKER

Th e City of Sterling, Illinois Public Works Dept. is seeking applicants to fill S tr eet Maintenance Work er pos it ion.

Starting Salary $25.00 - $26 15 hourly

Stre et Maintenance Workers are responsible for performing a wide variety of heavy manual, semi-skill and skilled tasks in the construction, installation, operation, repair and maintenance of the city's right-of-way and storm drain infrastructure . Full description of important and essential duties are available online

Applicant must have a valid driver's license, a Class A CDL is preferred, but m ust able to acquire a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement; within 90 days of being employed.

The City of Sterling offers a comprehensive benefits packag e that includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Enrollment in IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) pension plan

Deferred Compensation Investment Plan - 457(b)

Paid Time off, Sick Time

Applications are available at 212 Third Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Resumes or applications with at least three (3) work related references should be addressed or returned to: City of Sterling, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081, faxed to (815) 625-1940, online application; email to mfarmer@sterling-il.gov by n o la ter th an 5:00 PM, December 20, 2024. Questions concerning this position may be directed to Brad Schrader at (815) 632-6657, or emailed to bschrader@sterling-il.gov

The City of Sterling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAIN TIFF, 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 viny l 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 pay ment in ful l of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the r eal estate after confirmation of the sale

The property will NOT be open for ins pection. Prospecti ve bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information

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

If this prope rty is a condomi nium 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.

JB&A # IL I3256484

For Information: Vis it 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.

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

I3253400

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

STATE

CUIT

ILLINOIS

D NON-

OSURE

recl osure 14, 2024, Island Justice

M, s ell at singular, the the County to satisfy detached der must 24 hours.

ssessments offered for nd without court. tificate of nfirmation monished

victing any premises. reclosure s required

RIGHT TO RDER OF ILLINOIS

Plaintiff's 312) 346-

ACT, THE EMPTING OR THAT than that

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY-ROCK ISLAND, I LLINOIS

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS

INC., PLAINTIFF

vs.

DANNY R. ADAMS SR.; DEFENDANT

NO. 2024FC86

Addre ss: 2506 20th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

COMMON ADDRESS: 2506 20th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

P.I .N.: 16-01-304-039

The real estate is improved wi th a single family residence

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $86,603.95

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance , by certifi ed 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 pay ment in ful l 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

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

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 0865. She riff 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 0865

I3256484

December 10, 17, 24, 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

COMMON ADDRESS: 2905 13th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

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

The real estate is improved wi th 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 pay ment in ful l 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

If this prope rty is a condomi nium 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.

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

December 3, 10, 17, 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

Improved with Residential

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 717 17th Avenue Moli ne, IL 61265

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calc ulated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fracti on thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within 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 r epresentati on as to qua lity or quantity of title and without recourse to Pla intiff and in "AS IS" condition The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon pay ment in ful l of the amount bid, the purchaser shall rece ive 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 infor mation

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

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 JOHN E GAFFEY, DECEASE D No. 2024 PR 89 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditor s 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.

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 pers on terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

tration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

filed

that date is barred.

COURT OF

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 wi th 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 Proba te 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 wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.

NELSON, KILGUS & BU CKWALTERSCHURMAN

209 E Main Stree t Morrison, IL 61270-0111

Tel: 815-772-2121

Fax: 815-772-2026

Email: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TOM MY R PATTEN, DECEASE D

No. 2024 PR 90 CLAIM NOTICE

LEG AL

CIRC

NELSON, KILGUS & BU CKWALTERSCHURMAN

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

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

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

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

209 E Main Stree t Morrison, IL 61270-0111

Tel: 815-772-2121

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS NO. 2023FC76

Fax: 815-772-2026

Email: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

2513 23RD AVENUE ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201

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

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

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, s ell at pub lic 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

TAX NO 16-01-329-005

Notice is given to creditor s 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.

WHITES COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MAT OF THE ENTERPRISE DRA DISTRICT COUNTY OF WHITESID STATE OF ILLINOIS NO: 2002 Notice is given that about Dece 2024, the sioners of terprise District have their Financia port for the year An tions to sai cial Repor be filed Circuit Clerk Court within days after lication of tice.

Sue R. Circuit Courthouse Whiteside

200 E. Kn Morrison, William R. Law Office

William R. P.C. Attorney fo said District

301 E. Main Morrison, IL Tele:815.772.7231

Dece

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

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

NELSON, KILGUS & BU CKWALTERSCHURMAN

209 E Main Stree t Morrison, IL 61270-0111

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

Tel: 815-772-2121

Fax: 815-772-2026

Email: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

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.

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 pay ment in ful l of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the r eal estate after confirmation of the sale

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 responsibili ty/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Stree t, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or wi th 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 wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.

NELSON, KILGUS & BU CKWALTERSCHURMAN 209 E Main Stree t Morrison, IL 61270-0111

NELSON, KILGUS & BU CKWALTERSCHURMAN

209 E Main Stree t Morrison, IL 61270-0111

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Stree t, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or wi th 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.

Tel: 815-772-2121

Fax: 815-772-2026

For Information: Vis it 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

Email: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

IN THE CIRC COURT FOR 14TH JU CIRC ROCK ISL COUNTY, ISLAND, ILLI Rocket M LLC f/k/a Loans, LLC Quicken Lo PLAINTIFF Vs. Matthew Amy W Sarah Ro Matthew as Indep Administra the Estat Drexel R Unknown and Legat Drexel R Unknown and Nonre Claimants DEFENDAN No. 2024FC157 NOTICE PUBLICAT NOTICE IS TO YOU: Amy Whitco Unknown and Legat Drexel R. F Unknown and Nonre Claimants

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.

Tel: 815-772-2121

Fax: 815-772-2026

Email: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

Pla intiff'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

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.

That this ca been com in this against y other defe praying foreclosure certain M conveying premises described follows, to-wit: COMMONLY

D 2024 PR 90 NOTICE is given to of the Tommy R Letters of ere issued ember 14, Lynn L 17951 Hillad, Morri612701, attorneys of are Nelson, Buckwalchurman, 209 ain Street, , Illinois, 61270-0111. ate will be ministered witht Superviunless under 28-4 of the Act (755 5/28-4) any d person s indeadminist any time ailing or delivpetition to to the against the ay be filed Office of Circuit Clerk of e County, ast Knox Morrison, 61270, or represenboth, on e May 3, if mailing elivery of a nothe repreis rey Section he Probate (755 ILCS the date n that noclaim not or before is barred. of a claim the Clerk mailed or by the to the tative and attorneys 0 days afhas been NELSON, KILGUS WALTERMAN ain Stree t rrison, IL 61270-0111

815-772-2121

815-772-2026 wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com

mber 3, 10, 17, 2024

Claimants

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOU RTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ENTERPRISE DRAINAG E DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

NO: 2002 TX 6

Notice is hereby given that on or about December 2, 2024, the Commissioners of said Enterprise Dra inage District 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 CourthouseWhiteside County 200 E. Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270

William R. Shirk Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. Attorney for said District 301 E. Main Stree t Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: 815.772.7231

December 10, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLI NOIS

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc PLAINTIFF Vs. Matthew Franks; Amy Whitcomb; Sarah Rockwell; Matthew Franks, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Drexel R Franks; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Drexel R Franks; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS No. 2024FC157 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Amy Whitcomb

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Drexel R. Franks Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1521 26th Ave Rock Island, IL 61201 and w hich said Mortgage was made by: Drexel R. Franks

Mary Ellen Franks the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Rock Island County, Illinois, as Document No 2016-16582; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the sai d suit is now pending.

2016-16582; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the sai d suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the C lerk of this Court, Tammy R Weikert

Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101

Rock Island, IL 61201

on or before January 9, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPL AINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-24-05676

NOTE: This l aw firm is a debt collector I3256714

December 10, 17, 24, 2024

CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 2024FC178

of Illinois. 1176 25th Street, Moline, IL 61265

08-33-332-008

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

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

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, situate d in the County of Rock Island, i n the State of Illinois. 1176 25th Street, Moline, IL 61265 08-33-332-008

DuPage # 15170

Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-24-05676

NOTE: This l aw firm is a debt collector I3256714

$248,450

Visit http://efile. illinoiscourts.gov/ service- providers. htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need addi tional 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

December 10, 17, 24, 2024

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 appear ance 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 wi th 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 addi tional help or have trouble efiling, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/faq/ gethelp.asp or contact the Clerk of this Court.

AN ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YE AR BE GINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 OF THE VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON, COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, AND ST ATE OF ILLINOIS ORDINANCE #M240212A BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRU STEES OF THE VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY ILLINOIS: Secti on 1: that the total amount of the budget for all corporate purposes legally made to be collect ed from the tax levy for the fiscal year April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 is hereby as certained to be the sum of $292,395 Secti on 2: that the sum of $292,395 being the total which is to be collected from the tax levy for the Village of Port Byron for all corporate purposes of said Village of Port Byron, for the p urposes of providing for a Corporate Fund, a Street Fund, a Sanitary /Garbage Colle ction Fund, a Police Fund, a Cemete ry Fund, an Audit Fund, a Social Security Fund, a Liability Insurance Fund, an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, and a Street Lighting Fund, as budgeted for the upcoming budget year, with the tax so levied being for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025 of said village, and for the said to be collected from said tax levy, the total of which has been ascertained to be allocated as follows:

VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON, ILLINOIS 2025-2026

Total: $162,811; All other disbursements less than ($2,500) - 51, 100

TOTAL VENDORS: $213,911

TOWNSHIP --- COMPENSATION SUMMARY:

Range: $25,000.00 - $49,999.99: Kent Shepard.

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $55,475

ROAD DIST RICT - REVENUE SUMMARY

Property Taxes - 237,530; Replace ment Tax - 41, 292; Miscellaneous- 101,638

TOTAL REVENUES: $380,460

ROAD DIST RICT - EXPENDITURE SUMMARY

All other disbursements less than ($2,500) - 57,822

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the C lerk of this Court, Tammy R Weikert Rock Island County Courthouse 1317 3rd Avenue, Suite 101 Rock Island, IL 61201 on or before January 9, 2025, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPL AINT.

Andrew K. Weiss (6284233) MDK LEGAL Attorneys for Plaintiff

TOWNSHIP - EXPENDITUR E SU MMARY: Com Ed - $2,767; EFPTS - $22,975: Kent Shepard Expenses - $15,030; Morrison Blacktop - $60,356; Mt Pleasant

R&B - $40,650; NICOR - $2,985; Peppers Enterpr is es - $8,950; River Valley Coop - $2,751; TOIRMA - $6,347

One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613

Email: sef-AKWeiss@ mdklegal.com

Range: Under $25,000.00: Paulette Zaagman; Dan Kuehl; Ken Swanson; Boone Brackemyer; Sue Scott; John Dyke

$292,395

Aliance Mater ials - $4,783; Barak Repair - $12,437; Bonnell - $14,483; Cylinders Plus - $3,250; Dan Quick Expenses - $4,572; Farmers Bank - $40,208; Ground Up Seeding - $5,440; Harrys Tire - $4,387; Manatts - $8,512; Midwest Washers - $6,995; Rock Riv er L&G - $17,453; Rock Valley - $96,902; Schmidt Excavati ng - $4,876; Thompson Truck - $52,677; TOIRMA - $9,134; Whiteside County - $33,377 Total: $319,486.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

Over (Under)

DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-24-05676

NOTE: This l aw firm is a debt collector I3256714

December 10, 17, 24, 2024

One of Plaintiff's Attorneys 24-024584 I3256375

December 3, 10, 17, 2024 create

TOTAL VENDORS: $377,308 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION TOWNSHIP SPECIALCAPI TALDEBTINTERNAL DISCRETELY GENERAL REVENUE PROJECT SERVICE ENTERPRIS

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Andrew K. Weiss (6284233) MDK LEGAL

Subscribed and sworn to this 3rd day of December, 2024, Paulette Zaagman - Supervisor I, Dan Kuehl, Clerk of Mt. Pleasant Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, do hereby

Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. Dan J Kuehl Clerk December 10, 2024

Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 Email: f-AKWei @

Secti on 3: that the total amount of $292,395 ascertained as aforesaid be, and the same is hereby levied and assessed on all property subject to taxation within the Village of Port Byron according to the value of said property as the same is assessed and equa lized for State and County purposes for the year. Secti on 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approv al and publication thereof, as provided by law. PASSED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the Village of Port Byron on this the 2nd day of December, A.D 2024 and APPROVED by the PRESIDENT of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES of said Village on this 2nd day of December, A.D. 2024.

Barbara Cray President of the Board of Trustees Of the Vil lage of Port Byron Attest: Kristie Guardia Deput y Village Clerk December 10, 2024

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR OF THE CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT GENERAL FUND

EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $2,500 TO SING LE VENDOR: Albany Fire Prot ection District $ 133,131; Beckwith Roofing $ 39,078; Black Hawk Bank & Trust $ 942,324; Card Services $ 23,357; Centennial Contractors $ 12,240; Consolidated Fleet Services $ 2,906; Costo Fire Equipment $ 5,375; Easter n Iowa Community College $ 3,952; Fire Penny $ 5,160; Genesis Medical Center $ 73,301; Glatfelter Specialty Benefits $ 3,240; Hoffman Tranel Accountants $ 8,125; IL Department of Reve nue $ 2,604; Internal Revenue Service $ 9,297; Jefferson Fire $ 9,760; Matcon $ 3,790; MES $ 4,677; MidA merican Energy $ 7,113; Public Ris k Underwriters $ 22,613; QC Tech $ 5,039; Racom $ 67,349; RICO Sherriff $ 5,271; Robbins/Sch wartz $ 10,193; Sandry $ 50,698; Village of Cordov a $ 4,233 Compensation: Under $25,000 J. Barbe r, K. Bar ber, P. Barber, M. Chaney, L. Dalaska, T. Dalaska, I. Floming, J. Floming, P. Genung, B. Hahn, K. Hannabarger, J. Hester, J. Hines, Thad Jacobs, Thar. Jacobs, J. Johnson, K. McCool, K. McCor kle, C. Rogers, G Schreiber, M. Smalley, C. Stra tton, B. Wilkey, D. Wilkey

December 10, 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 TH E 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 BEGIN NING, TOGETHER WITH A RIGHT OF WAY FOR STREET PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTH 25 FEET OF SAID LOT 4 AN D A RIGHT OF WAY FOR ALLEY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTH 8 FEET OF THE NORTH 24.5 FEE T 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 pay ment in ful l 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 ins pection 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 infor mation

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY-ROCK ISLAND, I LLINOIS ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS

INC., PLAINTIFF

vs.

DANNY R. ADAMS SR.; DEFENDANT NO. 2024FC86

Addre ss: 2506 20th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

LOT NUMBER FORTY ONE (41) IN W.E. BAILEY'S WOODLAWN ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ROCK ISLAND, NOW ANNEXED TO AND BE ING A PA RT OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

COMMON ADDRESS: 2506 20th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

P.I .N.: 16-01-304-039

The real estate is improved wi th a single family residence THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $86,603.95

Upon pay ment in ful l of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Dee d 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

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

JB&A # IL 24 0865

I3256484

FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR OF THE CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

On the 2nd day of December, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Cordova Fire Protection District, Rock Island County, Illinois, met and accepted as its Tax Levy Ordinance for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the sums budgeted and appropriated herein, as follows: Section 1.

GENERAL FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONFROM TAXESOTHER

Contigencies:

Contingencies

$70,000

Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Cordova Fire Protection District, on the 2nd day of December, 2024.

Approved:

Connie Stratton

Connie Stratton, President/Treasurer/Trustee

Lynda Beard

Lynda Beard, Secretary/Trustee

Neil Bennett

Neil Bennett, Trustee

Brenda Wilkey

Brenda Wilkey, Trustee

Duane Wilkey

Duane Wilkey, Trustee

December 10, 17, 24, 2024

December 10, 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

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 pub lic auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following desc ribed real estate: THE SOUTH HALF OF TH E 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 SEC TION NUMBER FOUR (4) IN TOWNSHIP NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17) NORTH, RANG E 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 THIRTE ENTH 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 wi th 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.

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

JB&A # IL 24 0867

I3256514

December 3, 10, 17, 2024

PROPHETSTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TREASURER’S REPORT

STATE OF ILLINOIS

COUNTY OF WHITESIDE

Cash Balance as of 4/30/24 $484,162.63

The undersigned, Keith Crady, does hereby state that he is the Treasurer of the PROPHETSTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT of Whiteside County and Henry County, Illinois and has been the Treasurer continuously throughout the period of this report, that the following is a report of all items of receipt and disbursement by the said District for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024.

AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT

Cash Balance as of 5/1/23

Whiteside County Taxes

Henry County Taxes

Dues

$1,768.00

Trustee Salaries $2,711.80

Bookkeeper Salary $2,464.43

Office Supplies and Postage $1,986.52

Printing and Publishing $661.50

Expense $1,004.35

$30,833.40

$155,610.21

$44,963.31 Interest Earned $593.42 Call Receipts Earned $262,347.52 IL Replacement Tax

Memorials, Donations, Grants

$1,729.81

Expense

Heating and Lighting $12,199.01 Janitorial Supplies $583.71 Paint and Repairs $2,504.41

Equipment Repairs

Gas, Oil, and Batteries

Radio and Monitor Repairs

Education and Training

Misc. Expense

$23,892.67

$7,154.55

$816.24

$6,858.01

$1,931.25

Billing & Collection Expense $17,070.03 Trustee Salaries

$2,711.80

Chief and Asst.Chief Salaries $ 3,411.00 Tools and Equipment $4,532.13 Equipment Purchases

$6,067.98 Grant Expenditures $17,200.70

Incentive Program $10,860.25 Payroll Taxes $973.30

Total Fire Department Expenses

BUILDING FUND

Cash Balance as of 5/1/23

Whiteside County

Interest Earned

$174,026.78

$85,000.00

$1,394.82

Total Cash Available $260,421.60

Cash Disbursements

$7,656.90

Total Cash Available 4/30/24 $252,764.70 EXPENSES

Building Repairs/Renovations $7,656.90

STATE OF ILLINOIS

COUNTY OF WHITESIDE

Keith Crady, being first duly sworn on oath deposes and states that as such acting Treasurer of said PROPHETSTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, he has examined the foregoing Annual Report as said District for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2024 and states that the same is true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief.

KEITH CRADY, TREASURER

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of November, 2024.

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