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VOLUME 63 NO. 28 • SERVING WHITESIDE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTIES SINCE 1857

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ON A MISSION

Families’ histories surface as Sterling man restores rural gravestones / 3 Alex T. Paschal

“Doug is my tripod,” jokes Dana Fellows (left) as Doug Rockwell prys up a corner of the heavy headstone. Fellows will often use a heavy-duty wooden tripod to hoist up the markers to set them right.

WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past.................. 6 Beyond Trim................................ 6 Churches................................16-17 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section

Property Transfers ....................17 Puzzles....................................... 22 Classifieds.............................19-21

DEATHS Gwen Gardner, Wayne E. Brinkmeier, Marguerite Ann Clark / 8

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Story Quest Story Quest is a choose-your-own-adventure story come to life. You’ll be given the first page of your adventure at the library. From there, the choices you make will lead you around town, dodging spells or fighting dragons before you’re led back to the library in hopes of putting yourself back to normal. Participants receive a passport to track their travels. Story Quest is designed for kids and their grown-ups. It is free and offered every day.

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Book Walk The free book club that takes you for a walk. This month’s book is “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife.” Read it (laugh, cry, love) and then come in to grab a map and discover questions and fun facts about the book along a walking route. It’s part book club, part treasure hunt, part very fun afternoon. The walk is about three-quarters of a mile and is reported to be most fun when done with a friend.

Open Studio This is your chance to work with and be inspired by other artists! Come to the library and join Open Studio from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 and Aug 15. Bring your knitting, sewing, painting or craft you’re working on, and don’t forget the snacks! Meet with your fellow artists, swap ideas, and get caught up on your craft. The event is free to attend.

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Board Game Club Everyone knows board gamers are the coolest group around and now they’re at the Erie Public Library in this monthly meet-up. Come play one of our games or bring one of yours, meet new gamers here or bring some friends. Either way, it’s a low-key evening spent playing games you love. Bring snacks and your A-game! (This event is unsupervised. Recommended ages: 15 and up. Younger with an adult. The club, which is free to attend, meets from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4.

Learn to Play Mahjong Due to popular demand, we are hosting a Learn to Play Mahjong class! Everything you Lego Club need to learn will be provided – you just Come build with our massive Lego come ready to learn, play and have fun. collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 8. Bring Cookbook Club Space is limited to ensure individual a friend or meet one here. Work as a team The free book club with all the best food! attention. Attendance is required at all four or create something independently. Either Every month we choose a new book, and classes. Interested adults should email way you belong to the best Lego club each cook one recipe from it. Then we meet Director@EriePublicLibrary.com to save around and get access to incredibly unique up and feast. This month, we are cooking their seat. Sessions are Aug. 24, Aug. 31, Legos. Lego Club is unsupervised. No recipes from Half Baked Harvest Super Sept. 14 and Sept. 21. The classes are free to registration is required. Recommended Simple. The club meets from 11:30 a.m. to attend.

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By JEANNINE OTTO jotto@shawmedia.com Ever since he found the damaged tombstones of some relatives at Round Grove Cemetery in rural Morrison, Dana Fellows of Sterling has been on a mission to fix, repair and restore broken and missing tombstones in several cemeteries in Whiteside County. “I went with the approach like who’s responsible for this? Why is it like this? The sextant came to the door and he was elderly and had a broken arm,” Fellows said. “I told him what I saw. He said ‘I do my best.’ So I asked if I could fix the tombstones for my relatives. He gave me permission to do that.” That turned into a mission to fix and repair the tombstones of others buried at Round Grove. Eventually, Fellows, who also serves as the technology coordinator for the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society, expanded his efforts to other cemeteries in the area, including Heaton Cemetery. “In the 1980s, probably 90 percent of the tombstones there were vandalized and damaged or broken. Repairs were

stones. For Fellows, a Tampico native, the work is about making sure that those who are buried in that particular grave are remembered. “It’s such a difference when you finish. When you start, the tombstone is buried or laying in the dirt,” he said. “You get it picked up and cleaned and set and looking nice, a new base. And that person that has been forgotten about in history, because that tombstone has been buried or fallen for so long, you have helped them be seen, in a way.” Along the way, Fellows has found out about the people whose names are on the tombstones he restores. For some, there are whole histories. For others, Alex T. Paschal especially single tombstones, he can only guess. Doug Rockwell (left) joins Dana Fellows on Friday, July 10, to work at the cemetery. Rockwell “What happened? Why is this person joined Fellows after seeing his work and progress shared on social media. here by themselves? I found the tombstone of an infant and there were no made but those repairs didn’t hold up. tombstones in some cases, then pouring other family buried there. A lot of times, I’ve fixed over 100 tombstones there this new concrete bases and resetting the they were the children of tenant farmers summer and I’m about half done,” he stones in the new bases. It also includes or hired hands. They would come and said. gluing broken stones back together, Repair work includes finding buried when possible, and cleaning tombSee ON A MISSION on page 4

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• ON A MISSION Continued from page 3 work for a couple of years, then Iowa and the Dakotas opened up, the families moved on but a child or two, a wife, a husband, is left behind. I wouldn’t say abandoned but they were left there by themselves,” he said. In another case, the whole family is gone. “There are no descendants. There were five children. Only one lived to adulthood. He married and he and his wife did not have children. They died and they are all buried there,” Fellows said. The damage to the tombstones is not just from vandalism. “The old tablet tombstones are marble that is easily damaged. They get bumped into by mowers or hit by tree limbs, there are a variety of reasons why they get broken. Years ago, the idea was to put the tombstones in Portland cement bases. But that expands and contracts and it crushes the tombstone at the base, so they snap off,” he said. Fellows posts his work on social media and he said the idea behind doing that is to raise awareness and maybe prompt others to help out where they can, either his effort, or to find out how to help in their own areas. “I want other people to be aware. If you walk into a big cemetery, it might be overwhelming. But you can adopt a row or a section. When I started at Round Grove, I almost didn’t because it looked so overwhelming. But I said I’ll just fix this row. That was doable, so I went on to the next row,” he said. Since he started, members of the public have reached out for help at their local cemeteries. Fellows also has received donations from his Ama-

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After years of neglect, headstones will sink deep into the earth. Here, a lawn mower-damaged stone peeks up for the first time in years. zon wish list of items he uses to restore and clean the tombstones. “People have reached out wanting to help or donate. I was recently at Fairhaven Cemetery. Someone reached out to me, their ancestors are buried there and their stones are tipped over. They had no idea where to start so I went up and helped them fix two tombstones,” he said. Before he started, Fellows educated himself, attending seminars to learn how to do the work without damaging the stones further. Modern

tools can often do more harm than good. “People ask why I don’t use a power washer. These are old marble stones. A power washer would eat right through them,” he said. Before he starts work at a cemetery, he gets permission to do the work from whichever group or government body owns or administers the cemetery. He said those groups and government bodies have been grateful for the efforts. “It’s not the fault of anyone. These

groups inherited these cemeteries as is and they don’t have the money or manpower to do this and they don’t know where to start,” he said. The purpose of a tombstone is to provide a lasting, physical remembrance for the person buried there. For Fellows, restoring those stones is making sure those memories continue. “I found one that was buried and the bottom said, ‘You’ll always be remembered.’ I thought, ‘You weren’t. But you are now,’” he said.

SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Downtown Sterling will come alive with live music, local makers, family activities, great food and community spirit during the inaugural Sterling Street Fest, taking place from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, in downtown Sterling. Presented through a partnership between Sterling Main Street and the city of Sterling, Street Fest is a free, family friendly community celebration designed to showcase everything that makes downtown Sterling a great place to gather, explore and enjoy. “We wanted to create an event that truly has something for everyone,” Sterling Main Street Executive Director Janna Groharing said. “Whether you’re coming for the live music, shopping the Makers Market, enjoying time with family, grabbing dinner downtown or simply spending a summer afternoon with friends, Street Fest is all about celebrating our community.” The afternoon and evening will feature an exciting lineup of live entertain-

course, yard games, bubbles, face painting, and other family-friendly fun. Visitors are also encouraged to browse the Makers Market, featuring over 30 talented artisans, crafters and small businesses located along East Third Street and in Dale Park. From handmade jewelry and candles to artwork, woodworking, home décor, fiber arts and specialty gifts, the market offers a unique opportunity to support local entrepreneurs and discover one-ofa-kind creations. When hunger strikes, festival goers won’t have to go far. In addition to food vendors, many of downtown’s restauPhoto provided by Loess Hills rants, bars and businesses will be offerLoess Hills is a band formed from the success of the solo careers of frontmen Alex Fischbach of ing food and beverage specials throughout the day. Guests are encouraged to Morrison, Tanner Skiff of Clinton, and Ro Pesci of Davenport. visit local establishments before, during and after enjoying the festival activities. The live music continues following Participating businesses adjacent to the ment on the main stage: • The Solution from 2–4 p.m. the conclusion of the main event with festival will also offer beverages in • Loess Hills from 4:30–5:30 p.m. Desiree & the Wilde performing on the approved event containers, allowing • The Breakfast Club from 6–8 p.m. Brink’s Patio. attendees to continue enjoying the fesBetween performances, families can Throughout the festival, children can tivities throughout the designated event enjoy special Kids Dance Party sessions take part in a variety of free activities area. featuring favorite Taylor Swift and Dis- including The 9th Hole’s Mobile 18 mininey hits. golf course, an inflatable obstacle See STERLING STREET FEST, page 15

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Spend time outdoors to boost health Parks featured largely in my childhood. I spent summers attending “park recreation” programs in the park at the end of the street where my grandparents lived. Our family met regularly for picnics at White Pines State Park, and my grandmother often walked with me through Sinnissippi Park to point out plants and trees and to look at the waterlilies in the pond. (They’re still there!) I still spend time in parks, mostly on walking trails, but my observation is that there are far fewer kids and adults enjoying them than there used to be. We are spending more time indoors, and we are missing out on the health benefits that being outside in nature can provide: Better breathing: The air indoors can

BEYOND TRIM Sherry DeWalt actually contain more air pollution than the air outdoors. These pollutants make respiratory issues like asthma and allergies worse. Outdoor air is cleaner than indoors and even better when you can get far away from the city limits. We are lucky to live where we do! Improved sleep: The circadian rhythm regulates your internal clock, making you feel awake during the daytime and sleepy at night. Electric lights mimic natural light, but direct sun-

light has 200 times the intensity. As a result, sunlight affects your circadian rhythm more than electric light. Reduced depression: Studies show that sunlight can often help ease depression symptoms like low mood and fatigue. It might be vitamin D, or it might be improved sleep; scientists don’t know for sure, but they know it works. Immune health: During the pandemic, we all learned that we are less likely to contract COVID when outside. The same holds true for other viruses. In addition, being exposed to microorganisms found in nature trains your body to fight more serious infections. If you live in a completely sterile environment, your immune system can lose its ability to recognize what is and isn’t

dangerous. These are just a few of the ways that spending time outdoors can benefit our health, and we are blessed to have access to numerous parks in our community in which to do so. Each may have special features for your family to enjoy, like fishing, hiking, Frisbee golf, paddleboats, playgrounds, camping, swimming, picnic facilities, and wildlife. No matter what the activity, the important thing is that you are outdoors while doing it. Please don’t park yourself inside the house this summer. Go outside and enjoy the parks!

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

FULTON’S GLIMPSES OF THE PAST: JULY 14 60 years

• July 13, 1966 • Kiwanis Club adopted by a unanimous vote a resolution urging every citizen to support the project for a new bridge between Fulton and Clinton. With the signing of appropriate legislation by President Johnson, it now appears that there soon will be an additional bridge between Fulton and the Iowa side of the Mississippi River. • Bud’s IGA Foodliner, 1001 Fourth Street, ad included: ground beef 3 lb. pkg, for $1.69, 5 lb. pkg flour .49, pork chops .89 for lb., bacon for .79, 2 lb. bag wieners for .89, 4 jumbo cans of HI-C for $1.00, 4 frozen cream pies for $1.00, 10 lb. bag potatoes for .49, ½ gal. ice cream for .69, cake mix for .45, and cabbage for .09 cents.

50 years

• July 14, 1976 • After countless hours of planning and work by hundreds of citizens, Fulton is all set for perhaps the greatest celebration in the city’s history – the joint Bicentennial Celebration and Miss Flame Festival. • Residents of River Bend Unit School District may be asked to approve bond issues totaling $1,288,000 before the end

Training Institute in Champaign, Tim Chastain is now a full time officer on the Fulton Police Department. He was hired by the city in April and was sent to the institute soon after for training and graduated on June 21. • Mayor Ven Huizen conducted a public hearing to discuss and consider the city’s proposed Community Development 40 years Assistance Program. The public hearing • July 16, 1986 was part of the requirement of the • Calico Creations, a business designed program to give the community an for people desiring to hand craft quilts, will opportunity to comment on the grant of officially open for business on July 21. In $500,000 being sought from the assisphoto are two of the personnel who will be tance program. Part of their requirements teaching classes and helping quilters learn prompted the city to seek income levels by the craft. Jane Huisingh, owner of the all the citizens in a census type survey. shop, and Linda Port, assistant. • Insurance costs for the River Bend 20 years schools for the coming year will more than • July 12, 2006 • City of Fulton released a list of 47 double from last year. This occurred building permits that have been issued despite efforts by the administration and the Board of Education to find a solution to since the first of the year. The list includes new commercial buildings, new homes, skyrocketing insurance costs. The total condos, room additions, garages, storage premiums for the next year will be sheds, fences, decks and pools. Totals for $51,406, compared to the $24,098 paid the first half of the year are in the amount last year. of $1,381,939. 30 years • In photo Clarence “Clink” Kettler passes • July 12, 1996 the gavel onto new Commander Gordon • After graduating from the Police “Gus” Sims at the meeting of American of the year to finance two major building projects for the district. The Board of Education’s decision on whether to ask for the bond issues hinges on approval by state officials of a Capital Development grant of $809,902 or 62.4 percent of the estimated cost of a new elementary school building.

Legion Post 402. Mr. Sims was elected to the Commander position at the June 12 meeting; also elected were Bernard Housenga as adjutant commander and Larry Loots, finance officer.

10 years

• July 13, 2016 • On July 9, the Fulton Fire Department paid special tribute to Delb Housenga, who devoted 56 years of service to the citizens of the Fulton Fire Protection District. He passed away on July 4, 2016, at the age of 81. The long funeral procession from the church to the cemetery was led by Fulton fire vehicles and vehicles from Erie, Thomson, Morrison, Cordova, Prophetstown and the State of Illinois. • In light of the shocking and sad national headlines regarding police departments, it is with pleasure and pride that we at the Fulton Journal pay tribute to and thank the members of our Fulton Police Department: Lt. Donnie Pridemore, Officer Corie Flack, Officer Adam Wherry, Officer Casey Simpson, Officer Dwayne Hamilton, Chief James Rhoades, Officer Jeremy Leitzen, Officer David Bartels, and Administrative Assistant Renee Borgman.

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SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com The Miller Program will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Fulton’s windmill area. The Volunteer Millers are sponsoring an evening of patriotic music by the River City Municipal Band under the direction of Patrick Brooks. The event will be held outside in the shadow of de Immigrant windmill and the Windmill Cultural Center. Guests are requested to bring their own chairs. Prior to the music beginning, the Volunteer Millers will distribute bags of flavored popcorn to the first 200 visitors. The popcorn is made by Jeff Witt at the Fulton Ice Cream & Gourmet Popcorn Shop in downtown Fulton. The popcorn and the event are free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Windmill area Facebook page.

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The Miller Program will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Fulton’s windmill area.

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OBITUARIES

GWEN GARDNER

Lutheran Church in Prophetstown, IL. The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown Born: April 22, 1950 in Morrison, IL is assisting the family with arrangements. Died: April 19, 2026 in Morrison, IL A memorial to the First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown has been established. Gwen Gardner, 75 Gwen was born on 22 April, 1950 in Morrison of Prophetstown, IL passed away peacefully Hospital to parents Dean C. and Marjorie J. (Gibson) Gardner. on 19 April, 2026 at Resthave Nursing Home Educated in the Prophetstown School in Morrison. Her broth- system, she graduated in 1969 and went to er, Garth of Moosehead work as a babysitter for local families. Over the years, Gwen worked for 4 families shepherding Lake, Maine was at at least a dozen children who have grown up her side. She had been a resident there since to be Prophetstown’s best and brightest. They January of 2025. There will be no visitation or funeral service. were her Magnum Opus. Gwen was very active in the First Lutheran A private graveside service will be held, and Church family for her entire Life. She sang in a Celebration of Gwen’s Life will be held on the choir, was a dutiful student in the ConfirSunday, July 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the First mation Class; later teaching Sunday School,

assisting the Superintendent, helping maintain the Church library, among the many opportunities to serve the Church. Gwen spent much of her time looking to the future by continuing to care for children; she was very involved in seeing to the needs and development of her nieces (2) and nephew (1) who love her dearly. This happy pastime gave Gwen the opportunity to travel a bit; from Kansas City to California and then Connecticut. She was good-natured about the travel, but always glad to be home in Whiteside County. In later Life, Gwen became caregiver for her Mother, Marjorie; first at our family home and eventually for 4+ years at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Prophetstown. She walked to Good Sam every day for that span of years to be with her Mom. She kept her company every day at Good Sam and stayed very engaged

as an Activities Aide for several years after Marjorie passed away. Gwen is survived by her brother, Garth (Kelly) Gardner of Greenville, ME; Two nieces and one nephew: Bailey (Ted) Rose, Lindsay (Trevor York) Gardner & Sully (Coral Hinkley) Gardner; three great nieces & nephews: Austyn Rose, Barrett Rose, and Theo Gardner. She is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Marcia and Francia. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude for all the “lovingkindness” shown to Gwen during her time at Resthave Home in Morrison, where she formed many friendships. From the front door to the kitchen, Gwen knew that she was somebody in Gods Love. To send online condolences go to www. bosmagibson.com

WAYNE E. BRINKMEIER

In 1967, Wayne married Shirley Ashdown, and together they welcomed two children, Dana and Brent. They later divorced in 1981. In 1984, Wayne married Sally Gelsinger Fritz. They shared 41 wonderful years together, making their home in Port Byron, enjoying countless rounds of golf, and building a successful real estate business together. Wayne never met a stranger. He was known for his colorful wardrobe, quick wit, unforgettable stories, and infectious laugh. Often, he would begin laughing so hard while telling a story that he had to stop and wipe away tears before he could finish. Some of the family’s favorites were his Driver’s Education adventures and his college basketball memories. He loved making people laugh, often at the expense of those closest to him, and there was never a dull moment when Wayne was around. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Brinkmeier; his sister and brother-in-law, Leola and Ken Schneiderman; and his nephew, Dennis Schneiderman.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 41 years, Sally; his daughter, Dana Paulsen of Audubon, Iowa; his son, Brent (Nikki) Brinkmeier of Port Byron; grandchildren Cole Brinkmeier and his children, Hadley and Arlan, all of Port Byron, and Clayton Brinkmeier of Newport, Kentucky. He is also survived by his bonus children, Kim (Bob) Roman of Anawan and their children, Dusty Moore, Alicia Sheldon, Sarah Vandermyde, and Lola Champion; and A.J. (Cindy) DePyper of Indiana and their sons, Adam, Zach, and Mason; along with many cherished great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and countless friends. Wayne was truly one of a kind—a teacher, coach, mentor, storyteller, and friend whose influence reached far beyond the classroom, the golf course, or the basketball court. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Hit it straight... and not very often!

at North Central College before transferring to the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. Born: August 8, 1937 in Shannon, IL While there, his legendary coach, John Barth, Died: July 8, 2026 in Bettendorf, IA gave him the nickname “Sleepy,” a name that Wayne Eugene Brink- stayed with him throughout his life. He was also teammates with future University of Iowa meier, the youngest child of Daniel and Nel- men’s basketball coach Tom Davis. After college, Wayne began his teaching lie (Asche) Brinkmeier, career in Baileyville. He later served as an elewas born on August 8, 1937, in rural Shannon, mentary principal before returning to Shannon High School as a teacher. In 1966, he joined Illinois. He passed Riverdale High School, where he remained until away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at the age of 88, with his children retiring in 1993. Wayne taught Social Studies and Driver’s Education, coached numerous by his side. Visitation will be held from 2-5 sports, and served as Athletic Director. When pm Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Graveside services Riverdale had no budget for a golf program, Wayne started one himself, eventually in Pleasant Point Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Riverdale coaching golf for more than 35 years. He also founded the annual Riverdale Boosters Golf Boosters. Tournament, now known as the Warren Sutton Wayne grew up in the Shannon area and Memorial Golf Tournament, a fundraiser he graduated with the Shannon High School took great pride in and one that continues to Class of 1955. He went on to play basketball support the Riverdale Boosters today.

MARGUERITE ANN CLARK Marguerite Ann Clark, 93, of Albany, IL , passed on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Arrangements entrusted to Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL . Additional information: www.bosmarenkes.com.

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Outdoor concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church in rural Fulton SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, welcomes Anticipation Ministries to the outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19. The community is welcome to attend an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors. Anticipation Ministries is a family-based Southern Gospel group rooted in the small town of Hannibal, Missouri. What started as a simple invitation to sing at a local fair in 2007 has grown into a thriving ministry. With over 15 years of service, Anticipation continues to travel across the Midwest. The group is under the leadership of Chris and Erica Himmel, and they are joined by their three children – Graham, Samuel and Lily.

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Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes Anticipation Ministries (pictured) to their outdoor stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19.

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10 PROPHETSTOWN LIBRARY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Little Gals Beauty Workshop Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown will offer a Little Gals Beauty Workshop. Tweens and young ladies are invited to the library’s first “Little Gals Beauty Workshop,” being led by local cosmetologist Madison Lackas. She will be providing the gals with nail sets, a make-up session and hair accessories! This workshop is to be held Friday, July 24, from 3-4:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per child. Call the library to register at 309-714-2699 or email hcadams1@yahoo.com. Book Club to meet for July The next library book club meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 21, at 2 p.m and the book will be “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson. If you would like to join the book club, please email or phone the library, and we will get the book ordered for you. Call 309-714-2699 or email hcadams1@ yahoo.com. UNO tournaments All school-age kids are invited every Thursday this summer to the Prophetstown Library for UNO tournaments from 2 to 4 p.m. Kids will be playing against other kids. The winner will receive a candy/snack from another country in the world. 4-H workshop The 4-H Extension of Whiteside County will host a workshop this summer for youths. July 15: Youths are invited to a “Build Your Own Hydraulic Hand” workshop for ages 10-14 years old. This workshop will run from 1:30 to 3 p.m. If you cannot afford the registration, please reach out to Prophetstown Library. Pen Pal Club Prophetstown Library will host a Pen Pal Club in cooperation with a nationwide program for people of all ages to write to a pen pal. The program is for ages 5 to 100. Once you get signed up, the administration will

let us know a good match with a person of corresponding age and we will let you know what library they are from. There is no sharing of personal addresses. The person who writes the pen pal letter will drop off the letter at the library, and the library will mail the letter to the corresponding library where your pen pal is a patron at that library. Once they write back, the letter will get sent to Prophetstown Library, which will either email or phone you to let you know your letter is in. Stop by the library to sign up.

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Prophetstown Proud to Read Program This is an incentive reading program that will run from now through Aug. 1. It is designed to encourage kids to read through incentives donated by area businesses. Children who sign up for the Summer Reading Program and are committed to reading throughout the summer months will be presented with a tracking sheet, which the library or a parent can hold on to, meant to keep track of points earned from each book read. School of Rock All books can be checked out at Henry C. Calling all future musicians: We want to Adams Memorial Library and tracked by the see a future with music in it. library director. The Prophetstown library is offering a After reading the book, the child will have new program to discover the joy of music! their parent sign the tracking paper, and as Our second installment will be on the the child turns in the book, the librarian will piano. All kids and adults are invited to add the points to the tracker. attend a piano jam session with local When the child has completed the tracking pianist and former Prophetstown student card with their books read and signed by a Diane Deter. Deter will be showing how the parent or librarian, they will then receive a piano works and different styles of music certificate to receive a reward. you can make on the piano. The reading program ends by Aug. 1, with The session will be 11 a.m. July 31. all certificates to be spent by Oct. 1. Stop by the Prophetstown Library for Role-playing game club details and to sign up for the Summer A role-playing game club (Call of Cthulhu) Reading Program. will meet every Monday and Friday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Prophetstown Save the date Aug. 15 for library. This is for anyone ages 10 to adult. the Wild Medicine Workshop All materials will be available unless you Save the date of Aug. 15 and head to the would like to bring your own dice, pencils, Prophetstown Library for a Backyard books etc. Herbalism Workshop. Stop by or phone the library with any The workshop is being hosted by local questions at 309-714-2699. herbalist and owner of Nettle Wood Herbs, Amanda Norris. Crafting Club with Raven Amanda will teach about wild medicine All kids are invited every Wednesday and herbs you can grow in your own backyard. Friday for a crafting club at the library. Come hang out with Raven Newman and Reading tutoring available craft some fun new projects. If your child is struggling with reading, The club will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. All Prophetstown Library will help! supplies will be provided. Anyone who would like help on a weekly Seed library for community Prophetstown Library has received a generous donation from 4-H Extension of Whiteside County. There is a many vegetable and garden

basis with reading should contact the library and we will set up private times to tutor here at the library. We will work through flash cards and direct person-to-person reading.

The sessions are free and open to the public. Contact the library at 309-714-2699 or email at hcadams1@yahoo.com. Backyard herbalism workshop to be held on Aug. 15 The public is invited to the Prophestown library for a Backyard Herbalism Workshop at 9 a.m. Aug. 15. The workshop is being hosted by local herbalist and owner of Nettle Wood Herbs, Amanda Norris. Let us introduce you to the wild, wonderful world of weeds. Amanda will be teaching about wild medicine herbs you can grow in your own backyard and some you may have overlooked. This class is free and open to the public. Karaoke competition every Wednesday All school age kids are invited to come to the library to test out your singing skills. If you want to come sing a few with no pressure, then you’re in it for the fun, but if you want the pressure we are beginning a competition with a panel of judges to determine if you are to move to the next round. Karaoke will be every Wednesday this summer from 2 to 4 p.m. Bracelets and Book Mark event for back to school Blooms A Latte is sponsoring a Bracelets and Bookmark making event for kids on Friday, Aug. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Prophetstown Library. Join us for an afternoon of crafts and snacks. This event is free and open to the public! Fermentation classes to start Prophetstown Library will host a series of fermentation classes at the library coming this fall. Kombucha making will be the first class. This class is limited to three people so if you would like to be in this first class, call the library to reserve your spot. A September date will be announced on the Kombucha making class. This is free and open to the public.

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Summer travel season means travel scams July might be the height of the summer travel season. The sheer number of travelers gives scammers that many more targets for travel scams. Yep, the scam world includes frauds targeting vacationers and travelers. Many of these can be lumped in the class we call “imposter scams” – meaning you are not talking to who you think you are. Crooks are skilled at using paid ads on social media to post fake phone numbers for legitimate hotels or airlines. Travelers in a hurry, or just unwary, click to open these ads and call their published phone numbers to make or change reservations. This can result in compromise of credit cards or enormous charges to credit cards. A recent news article reported on an experienced traveler who booked airline reservations in early 2025, for

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an overseas trip that summer, on Lufthansa, a German carrier. Lufthansa sent an email to the traveler with notification of a schedule change, which would lead to a missed connection. Slightly panicked that his travel options looked iffy, the traveler went online, reaching an imposter Lufthansa website. The representative helpfully found alternate flights, but charged $12,000 to make the change, explaining a refund would be issued for most of this charge. That satisfied the traveler, but when he checked his credit card later, he found additional charges for other

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• Do an online search combining the name of your hotel, travel company, or rental with terms “scam,” “review” or “complaint” • Pay attention to the payment options offered. If the options involve cryptocurrency, gift cards, wire transfers, or payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, or Cashapp, it is always a scam Don’t do anything in a hurry. Scammers take advantage of your sense of urgency. Ask for advice or help from someone you trust if you don’t understand the situation.

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Looking back at the Great Tornado of 1860 COMMUNITY VIEWS Tom Wadsworth

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Born in Iowa

Editor’s Note: This guest column is the first of three written by Shaw Local historian Tom Wadsworth about the Great Tornado of 1860 that began in Iowa and twisted its way through Whiteside County and neighboring Lee County. Illinois has already recorded more tornadoes in 2026 than in any year on record – and it’s only June. Yet the worst tornado ever to strike Whiteside County happened 166 years ago, and most local residents have never heard of it. It was called “The Great Tornado of 1860.” Reports vary, but this monster storm killed more than 140 people, injured more than 300 and left entire communities in ruins.

Sunday, June 3, 1860, was a warm and humid day. About 3:30 p.m., a hailstorm started near Fort Dodge in central Iowa. Moving east quickly, at about 60 mph, the storm grew in strength. At the same time, another storm was moving in a parallel line to the north. As the two systems charged eastward, animals in the Cedar Rapids-DeWitt area knew something was coming. Cattle and horses were “throwing their heads into the air … birds gathered in the groves … dogs were seen snuffing the air.” At Cedar Rapids, the two dark and sinister funnel systems were getting closer to each other. At Lisbon, 15 miles east of Cedar Rapids, the storm demonstrated its power as “a train of ten freight cars standing on the track were lifted bodily from their tracks and dashed to pieces.”

Its place in history

Two are worse than one

In 1860, the Chicago Press & Tribune called it “the most destructive and frightful in loss of life and property that has ever visited the Northwest.” At that time, “the Northwest” generally referred to the Midwestern states north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania. The 1903 “History of Iowa” dubbed it “the greatest tornado which has ever swept over any northern state.” To this day, the “Great Tornado of 1860” has been ranked as the eighth deadliest tornado in U.S. history.

But this twister was just getting started. About 40 miles later, just east of DeWitt, observers reported that the two dark storms converged and “appeared to gather ten times its former furious power.” In DeWitt, 45 miles west of Sterling, the beast flaunted its strength. A twostory brick house, presumed to withstand strong winds, was completely demolished. The tornado left “not one brick upon another.” In another brick home, the Wallace family huddled in the center of the house as the twister “scattered the bricks and building timber on every side, leaving the family almost entirely uninjured.”

Tornado knowledge of 1860

This storm’s staggering death toll is partially due to the primitive state of weather forecasting and tornado knowledge. Daily weather forecasts didn’t begin until 1861 – and that was in England. Tornadoes were mysterious creatures called “twisters” or “whirlwinds” and sometimes erroneously confused with hurricanes and cyclones. These deadly destroyers from the sky were so feared that the U.S. Weather Bureau banned the word “tornado” in any public forecasts from 1887 until 1950. Why? They didn’t want to create a panic. In 1862, the Smithsonian’s annual report noted that little data had been gathered about tornadoes. The report noted that tornadoes were rare in New England but “very frequent” around

Flying high Photo provided by Tom Wadsworth

Page 1 of the Chicago Press & Tribune, June 5, 1860. “the great bend of the Mississippi,” i.e., the area around Rock Island where the Mississippi River darts west and turns 90 degrees south at Muscatine, Iowa.

Dixon and Sterling in 1860

In pre-Civil War 1860, telephones and radio did not exist. Communicating by telegraph – by dots and dashes – was then getting established in our area. Local newspapers were weekly,

not daily. Dixon’s population was only 2,200, and Sterling’s population was 2,400. The railroad arrived in 1855-56, but local transportation was by horses and horse-drawn wagons. So, when a tornado approached, there were no warning sirens, radio alerts, or weather apps. You watched the sky and hoped that you and Auntie Em had enough time to run to

Others were not so lucky. In one family of 15, only 2 survived. In another family, all were killed except an infant who was blown a distance to the Wallace property and found alive. Some victims were stripped from their homes and carried more than a quarter mile away. One man was flung into a tree and “while hanging there, a rail came flying along and passed completely through his body.” Near DeWitt, eyewitnesses said “they distinctly saw human bodies whirling in the air.”

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Trinity Herrick of Port Byron earned Summa Cum Laude honors, Sydney Collis of Erie earned Magna Cum Laude honors and Avery Olinger of Prophetstown earned Cum Laude honors at Black Hawk College’s graduation

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a single building was left standing, except for a few on the north side, and they were “riddled as if by cannon shot.” By one count, 300 homes, 39 businesses, two churches and two hotels were destroyed. More than 40 people were killed instantly, and most of them were in brick houses. More than 80 were “lacerated and mutilated in every conceivable form,” and 860 people were left without food, clothing or shelter.

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But the worst was yet to come. One DeWitt-area man, seeking urgent aid from a neighboring town, leaped on his horse and raced 15 miles to the Mississippi River town of Camanche, Iowa. But the tornado, charging at 60-70 mph, beat him there and “left the town in ruins.” The lesson? Riding a galloping steed to forewarn people was futile. About 7 p.m., the Great Tornado reached Camanche, population 1,500. Announcing its arrival with “a peculiar moaning sound,” the storm delivered a direct hit into the heart of the town. Not

The ‘minister of death’

The Sterling Gazette dispatched a reporter to Camanche to get first-hand testimony. He found people searching for loved ones, helping the wounded, carrying the dead, and “picking up persons entirely naked with not a rag of clothing to be found in the town to

Germann of Fulton is named to Upper Iowa’s spring dean’s list

To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is located in Fayette, Iowa. – Shaw Local News Network

put on them.” One Camanche piano was “whirled through the air for at least an eighth of a mile.” It came down “like a cat, feet first, into the soft mud on the riverbank.” All it needed was some tuning. But all the other Camanche pianos were “torn into splinters.” As workers sifted through the wreckage of a brick home, one woman was discovered upside down, wedged between bricks and timber. Only her two feet were visible. The Davenport newspaper reported, “She was dug out, and in half an hour recovered so that she was able to walk about.” The Chicago Tribune described the Camanche tornado as “a minister of death from the heavens” that did its work quickly. “All was over in less than

three minutes.”

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Teegan Germann, a Birth-Grade 3: Inclusive Settings major from Fulton, has made the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

Welcome to Illinois

But the Great Tornado was only half done. Now, the storm turned its sights on Illinois. Ahead lay Albany, Lyndon, Sterling, Dixon and Amboy. The residents of Whiteside and Lee counties had no warning that one of the deadliest tornadoes in American history was racing toward them. Their story continues on July 21.

• Dixon native Tom Wadsworth, PhD, is an author, speaker and occasional historian. His popular new book, “Distinctive Dixon: Fascinating Stories of Dixon’s Rich History,” is available at Books on First in Dixon.

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Rock Falls Love’s Travel Stop to open in late July By JEANNINE OTTO jotto@shawmedia.com Shelves are being stocked, and final touches are being put on the construction of the Love’s Travel Stop in Rock Falls. The new multimillion-dollar facility is expected to open later this month near the interchange of Illinois Route 40 and Interstate 88. “We are excited about coming to the community and we’ll be there towards the end of July,” said Steve Walters, real estate project manager for Love’s. Construction began in late January. The Travel Stop will feature gas and diesel fueling stations, electric vehicle charging stations, RV amenities, overnight semi-truck parking, and a dog park. Three restaurants will be opening at the Travel Stop, including a Love’s Fresh Kitchen, Godfather’s Pizza, and a Naf Naf Grill. According to Lauren Daniels, media relations specialist with Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, the new Rock Falls Travel Stop is expected to bring 50 to 70 new jobs to the area, including store operations and management, cashiers,

Love’s gas station in Rock Falls is expected to open later this month. we plan for some weather delays, so it really hasn’t knocked us off track.” A ribbon cutting will take place once the facility is open, with a special gesture from Love’s to the local community. “There will be an official ribbon cutPhotos by Alex T. Paschal ting ceremony and during that ribbon cutLove’s Travel Stop in Rock Falls is nearing its opening. The station is located at the Interstate 88 ting ceremony, Love’s, as a company, off ramp into Rock Falls. makes a donation to a local nonprofit in the community and we also make a donaand jobs in the restaurants. “There have been some weather tion to the local Children’s Miracle NetWalters said the original timeline for delays,” Walters said. “Obviously, with work hospital in the area,” Walters said. opening the Travel Stop remains on any project, weather impacts us. At the The recipients of those two donations schedule, despite recent heavy rains. same time, whenever we plan a project, will be announced at the ribbon cutting.

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• STERLING STREET FEST Organizers emphasize that Street Fest is only possible because of the generous support of community sponsors who believe in investing in downtown Sterling and creating opportunities for residents and visitors to gather together. Sterling Main Street and the city of Sterling are extending their appreciation to all of this year’s sponsors and in-kind contributors: 1st Gateway Credit Union, Astec, Bonnell Industries, Central Bank Illinois, CGH Medical Center, Comcast/Xfinity, Dunk’s Restaurant & Pizzeria, Edward Jones – Nick Lareau, First Onsite, HELM-Civil, HELM-Electric, Hooties Design, JJM Printing, Jeff Bright RV, Joe Strabala Bright, Johnson Oil Co./Shell Expresslane, Kuz It’s Fun, Loescher HVAC, Martin & Co., McCue Tax & Accounting, Mead & Hunt, Mertes Law Firm, Midland States Bank, MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical, Northern Illinois Home Medical, Republic Services, Rock River

Ready Mix, Sauk Valley Bank, Select Employees Credit Union, Shaw Local Radio, Smeltzer Insurance Co., Sterling Federal Bank, Sterling Fire Department, Sterling Park District, Strand Associates, Surf Broadband, Verifacts and Willett, Hofmann & Associates. “This is truly a community event,” Groharing said. “Our sponsors, volunteers, businesses, vendors and performers have all come together to help create something special. We hope everyone comes downtown, enjoys everything the day has to offer, and helps us build Street Fest into an annual signature event that continues to grow for years to come.” Admission is free. While some seating will be available, attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, and encouraged to explore downtown businesses, support local vendors, and spend the afternoon and evening experiencing everything Sterling Street Fest has to offer. For event updates, a complete schedule and additional information, visit SterlingMainStreet.org or follow Sterling Main Street on Facebook.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Buck named to College of Saint Mary spring president’s honor roll

Kennedy Buck of Prophetstown, a sophomore majoring in business with a digital marketing concentration, was named to the College of Saint Mary president’s honor roll. The college, located in Omaha, announced its president’s honor roll and dean’s list for outstanding academic performance for the spring 2026 semester. There were 129 students on the president’s honor roll and 136 students on the dean’s list.

4 area students named to Monmouth’s spring dean’s list

Jonathan Borgman of Fulton, Ema Huizenga of Erie, Joshua Prombo of Morrison and Reynolds Reavy of Morrison were named to the dean’s list at Monmouth College. Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Monmouth College offers 44 majors, 41 minors and 14 pre-professional programs. Shaw Local News Network

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CHURCH LISTINGS ALBANY Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. First Ave., 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

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

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

St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany Father Timothy Barr, Pastor

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

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

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

FENTON New Life Church of Fenton 10019 Main St., Fenton, 815-858-6180 fentonumc19@gmail.com

HILLSDALE Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340 Pastor Melva England

CORDOVA Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com EAST MOLINE Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592 ERIE Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584 Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave., Erie, 309-659-2561 Minister: Nathan Bright Youth Minister: Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org Pastor Ron Eckberg Pastor Jonathan Eckberg Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

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

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

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

LYNDON Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. Momolu Sr. Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com MORRISON Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office: 772-4896 Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. 815-772-4871

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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

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Warranty Deeds • Jestun R Gatz to Eight6 Investments Llc, 616 6th Ave, Sterling, $140,000 • Jeremiah Dean Johnson and Pamela R Johnson to Benjamin J Burton and Kylie M Burton, 720 Smit Rd, Prophetstown, $316,000 • Ashley Kent and Marshall Kent to Mark R Urgero, 301 Ash Ave, Morrison, 1 Parcel: 09-18-476-017, $150,000 • Zachary D Goden to Jill K Goden and Eric S Goden, 1401 6th Ave, Sterling, $135,942 • Drew R Ports and Drew R Christianson to Paulette F Wolf, 25210 Front St, Sterling, $76,000 • Taylor M Woods and Taylor M Dennis Nka to Dylan R Harshman, 2006 7th St E, Sterling, $125,000 • Jestun R Gatz to Maria Solis and Angel C Gomez, 408 9th St E, Sterling, $45,000 • Jeremy Majeski and Lauren Majeski to Justin Rodriguez and Dannica Connelly, 1703 Ridgewood Dr, Morrison, $330,000 • Hochgesang Real Estate Llc to Cev Properties Llc, 1101 Albany St, Erie, $90,000 • Hochgesang Real Estate Llc to Cev Properties Llc, 521 Wall St, Morrison, $175,000 • Carol G Schipper to Kayla J Carpenter and Monica L Fuller, 208 Johnson St, Morrison, $70,000 • Nancy E Gates to Donald Topp and Linda Topp, 901 21st St E, Sterling, $215,000 • Blasa Perez and Blasa Briseno Aka to Kevin Noel Banuelos, 513 Griswold Ave, Sterling, $88,000 • Robert Whitt and Christy Whitt to Tina Flusch, 1706 3rd Ave, Rock Falls, $52,000 • Christine Paulson to Jeremy Majeski and Lauren Majeski, 8507 Hickory Hill Dr, Fenton, $345,000 • Linda S Brandon and Linda S Kuehl Aka to Chad J Peppers, 201 Orange St S, Morrison, $40,000

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• Ken Kophamer Llc to Kophamer And Blean Property Management Llc Series III, 708 Park St W, Morrison, and 710 Park St W, Morrison, $60,000 • Carlos A Monslave to Riley P Clark, 1809 22nd Ave, Sterling, $170,000 • Mark Henson to Zebediah Reed, 1410 Bennett Drive, Rock Falls, $134,900 • Juan H Gonzalez to Oscar Orona, 911 5th St W, Sterling, $80,000 • Tyler Danilson and Gabrielle Danilson to Molly Mammosser, 608 Greenridge Dr, Sterling, $205,000 • Trent Williams to Csst Properties Llc, 28913 Carriage Dr, Sterling, $0.00 • Carol C Holibaugh to Amanda J Wolfe, 918 16th Ave, Fulton, $48,000 Quit Claims • Alexander Smith to Faith Noel Smith, 302 Park St E, Morrison, $0.00 • Peggy S Witherow to Jamie Bertolozzi, 28846 Summer Street, Rock Falls, $0.00 • Ddrs Swine Inc to Patricia M Koster, 17179 Timber Drive, Sterling, $0.00 • Johanna T Baldwin to David H Witmer, 1 Parcel: 05-17-400-003, $0.00 • Gordon E Harris Sr to Gordon E Harris Sr and Martha G Harris, 1502 20th St E, Sterling, $0.00 Trustee’s Deeds • Charles T Dykstra Trustee, Charles T Dykstra Trust, and Mardelle Dykstra Trust to Scott Stephen and Karen Stephen, 408 10th Ave, Fulton, $198,000 Executor’s Deeds • Lena M Petty Estate to Tommy J Nielsen Trustee and Nielsen Family Trust, 10340 Hoover Rd, Rock Falls, $210,000 • Ronald E Weimer Estate to Daniel J Exner and Diann M Exner, 13629 Garden Plain Rd, Morrison, $70,000

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Lyndon Township R&B Statement of Financial Affairs Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026 R&B General Funds Beginning Fund Balance $66,003.72 Total Revenue $43,455.11 Less Expenditures $16,019.34 Ending Fund Balance $93,439.49 Revenue: Property Tax $31,753.85 Illinois Replacement Tax $4,294.80 Interest Income $223.37 Road & Bridge Permanent Beginning Fund Balance $66,844.51 Total Revenue $43,227.48 Less Expenditures $10,187.02 Ending Fund Balance $99,884.97 Revenue: Property Tax $39,964.56 Illinois Replacement Tax $3,042.60 Interest Tax $220.32 Road & Bridge Audit Fund Beginning Fund Balance $6,500.38 Total Revenue $843.03 Less Expenditures $0 Ending Fund Balance $7,343.41 Revenue: Property Tax $837.52 Interest Income $5.51 Road & Bridge Building & Equipment Fund Beginning Fund Balance $11,862.88 Total Revenue $2,150.12 Less Expenditures $0 Ending Fund Balance $14,013.00 Revenue: Property Tax $1,507.62 Illinois Replacement Tax $634.92 Interest Income $40.36 Road & Bridge Fica Fund Beginning Fund Balance $6,647.58 Total Revenue $2,447.59 Less Expenditures $0 Ending Fund Balance $9,095.17 Revenue: Property Tax $2,440.91 Interest Income $5.41 Road & Bridge Insurance Fund Beginning Fund Balance $3,154.34 Total Revenue $1,252.21 Less Expenditures $2,578.00 Ending Fund Balance $1,828.55 Revenue: Property Tax $837.52 Interest Income $49.69 Insurance Rebate $365.00 Road & Bridge Construction Fund W/County Beginning Fund Balance $4,538.58 Total Revenue $1,513.61 Less Expenditures $0 Ending Fund Balance $6,052.19 Revenue: Property Tax $1,507.62 Interest Income $5.99 Road & Bridge C.D Beginning Fund Balance $7,767.80 Total Revenue $62.32 Less Expenditures $0 Ending Fund Balance $8,059.98 Interest Income $62.32 Lyndon Township Statement of Financial Affairs Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026

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Town Funds Beginning Fund Balance $125,921.97 Total Revenue $52,924.12 $9,280.00 Less Expenditures Ending Fund Balance $169,566.09 Revenue: Property Tax $47,860.61 Illinois Replacement Tax $4,617.45 Interest Income $446.06 General Assistance Fund Beginning Fund Balance $91,810.56 Total Revenue $8,772.81 Less Expenditures $0 Ending Fund Balance $100,583.37 Revenue: Property Tax $7,968.80 Illinois Replacement Tax $356.17 Interest Income $377.97 Town Insurance Fund Beginning Fund Balance $17,492.77 Total Revenue $7,776.25 Less Expenditures $3,280.00 Ending Fund Balance $24,880.77 Revenue: Property Tax $7,250.85 Interest Income $61.40 Town Insurance Rebate $3,280.00 Town Audit Fund Beginning Fund Balance $11,242.71 Total Revenue $1,243.97 Less Expenditures $450.00 Ending Fund Balance $12,059.31 Revenue: Property Tax $1,196.55 Interest Income $47.42 Town C.D. Fund Beginning Fund Balance $42,989.94 Total Revenue $356.06 Less Expenditures $0 Ending Fund Balance $43,346.00 Revenue: Interest Income $356.06 Cemetery Savings Fund Beginning Fund Balance $25,990.66 Total Revenue $20,381.75 Less Expenditures $14,500.00 Ending Fund Balance $32,859.11 Revenue: Property Tax $17,158.07 Burial Plots $600.00 Interest Income $123.68 Burial Plots $2,500.00 Cemetery C.D. Beginning Fund Balance $53,154.73 Total Revenue $440.25 Less Expenditures $0 Ending Fund Balance $55,208.97 Interest Income $440.25 I, Michael E. Ransom, Supervisor for Lyndon Township for the Fiscal Year ending 31 March, 2026. Do here by declare the above report was taken from the supervisor statement of financial affairs for the Fiscal year 31 March 2026. All balances are true and correct and the township books balance with all statements and balance as of 31 March 2026. Michael E. Ransom, Township Supervisor LyndonTownship July 14, 2026

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DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE JOANNE D MCCAULEY LIVING LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICESTRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 28, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 1999 ANGEL, COUNTY OF Whiteside - Morrison, ILLINOISISAACSON & NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff TRACY, vs. IDENTIFIED AS BLAKE EDWARD GEORGE, KYLIE GEORGE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PREPARER OF NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant QUITCLAIM DEED 25 FC 59 CALENDAR NOTICE OF SALE RECORDED AS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure WHITESIDE entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation COUNTY will on August 6, 2026, at the hour 3:00 p.m., Third Floor Lobby of the DOCUMENT Whiteside County NO. Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, sell, 2023-05832 in person, to the NOTICE OF described mortgaged real estate: highest bidder for cash, the following JOANNE D. LOT NUMBER NINE PUBLIC (9) IN BLOCK NUMBER THIRTEEN (13) IN MCCAULEY RANGE NUMBER HEARING AND THREE (3) IN THE CITY OF FULTON, AND LOT NUMBER TWELVE (12), IN BLOCKP. NOTICE is hereby ARNOLD OF FULTON, NUMBER THIRTEENgiven (13) RANGE THREE (3), IN THE CITY that a NUMBER TenMCCAULEY, AS SITUATED IN TEH COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. NOTICE TRUSTEES tative Budget and TAKE P.I.N. 01-28-265-004.Appropriation Commonly known 1118 12th Avenue, Fulton, TO: OCCUPANTS UNDERIL 61252.THE Ordi- as The real estate is: single family residence. If & the subject mortgaged real estate is aD. nance for the ERIE F J FARMS, INC. JOANNE unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of M the MCCAULEY unit other than a FIRE PROTECTION KATHLEEN mortgagee shall pay DISTRICT the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section TRUST 189.5 BRINATI AS R/A LIVING in the of the Condominium counties Property of Act. Sale terms: the bidder must have 10% FOR At F &sale, J FARMS, DATED WHITE(or 25% if so ordered in the Judgement Foreclosure) certified funds, SIDE and HENRY, of SEPTEMBER 28, INC. DAVID down A by balance within 24 hours, by certified No refunds. TheAS property sold AS IS in the State funds. of FRYMIRE 1999 is UNKNOWN subject to all liens or Illinois, encumbrances. The property will NOT for inspection. for the PRESIDENT FORbe F open SUCCESSOR Prospective biddersfiscal are admonished the INC. circuit court case record, J FARMS, year begin- to &check TRUSTEE(S) OF property tax record and title1,record verify all information THE beforeJOANNE bidding. IF ningthe May 2026, toKATHLEEN D. YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR THE RIGHT TO and ending (HOMEOWNER), April BRINATI YOU HAVE AS MCCAULEY REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30be DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY AN ORDER OF 30, 2027, will on SECRETARY FOR OF LIVING TRUST POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS file and conveF & J FARMS, INC. DATED MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. to DAVID FRYMIRE SEPTEMBER niently available 28, For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Marinosci Group, AS DIRECTOR 1999 Law UNKNOWN the public for in(312) 940-8580. PC, 2215 Enterprise Drive, Suite at 1512, Westchester, 60154. spection the FOR F & JIllinois FARMS, BENEFICIARIES 25-04383 INTERCOUNTY SALES CORPORATION office JUDICIAL of the said INC. KATHLEEN OF THE JOANNE District atI3289563 the ERIE Whiteside intercountyjudicialsales.com 14, 2026 BRINATINews Jun. AS 30, D.Jul. 7,MCCAULEY TRUST FIRE DEPART- DIRECTOR FOR F LIVING Assumed Name DATED MENT BUILDING & J FARMS, INC. Publication Notice located in ERIE, F & J FARMS INC SEPTEMBER 28, Public Notice is ILLINOIS, from and JOANNE D. 1999 HEIRS OF hereby given that after the 8th day of MCCAULEY AND ARNOND ARNOLD P MCCAULEY AND on Tuesday, June July, 2026. JOANNE NOTICE is hereby MCCAULEY, 23, 2026, a certificate was filed in further given that a TRUSTEES, OR MCCAULEY, the Office of the public hearing on THEIR DECEASED County Clerk of said Budget Ap- SUCCESSORS IN Persons in UNDER occupancy or Whiteside County, propriations Ordi- TRUST, Illinois, setting forth nance will be held THE JOANNE D. actual possession o'clock MCCAULEY the names and at 7:00 of said property CENTRAL LIVING ad- P.M. post-office TRUST, and all Claimants, SAV- DATED dresses of all of DAYLIGHT Occupants, TIME, at SEPTEMBER 28, beneficiaries, heirs, the persons own- INGS ERIE FIRE 1999 SUCCESSOR devisees, ing, conducting the and transacting DEPARTMENT TRUSTEE OF THE Judgment the business BUILDING, in the JOANNE and D Creditors, said FIRE PRO- MCCAULEY known as: Decree Creditors, if TRUST any of the above TECTION DIS- LIVING SALLY'S TRICT prior to a DATED as described SENSATIONS regular meeting of SEPTEMBER 28, "Unknown located at the Board of 1999 ANGEL, Owners" 406 ASH AVE Trustees to be held ISAACSON & "Unknown owners MORRISON, IL on the 9th day of TRACY, parties or 61270 AS interested in said Dated this 23 day September, 2026, IDENTIFIED at the said ERIE PREPARER OF land or lots" of June, 2026. FIRE DEPART- QUITCLAIM DEED TAX DEED NO: No. DBA5456 RECORDED AS 2026TX41 MENT BUILDING, Karen J Stralow WHITESIDE FILED: 04/30/2026 Clerk in ERIE, ILLINOIS. By order of the COUNTY County of June 30, July 7, 14, Board of Trustees DOCUMENT NO. WHITESIDE 2026 of said District dat- 2023-05832 Date Premises D. Sold 11/02/2023 ed this 8th day of JOANNE NOTICE OF MCCAULEY AND Certificate No. PUBLIC HEARING July, 2026. July 14, 2026 ARNOLD P. 2022-00388 NOTICE is hereby MCCAULEY, AS Sold for General given that a Ten- TAKE NOTICE TRUSTEES Taxes of (year) tative Budget and TO: OCCUPANTS THE 2022 Appropriation Ordi- F & J FARMS, INC. UNDER D. Sold for Special nance for the ERIE KATHLEEN M JOANNE of Assessment FIRE PROTECTION BRINATI AS R/A MCCAULEY TRUST (Municipality) ..N/A DISTRICT in the FOR F & J FARMS, LIVING And Special counties of WHITE- INC. DAVID A DATED 28, Assessment SIDE and HENRY, FRYMIRE AS SEPTEMBER UNKNOWN 1999 Number ...N/A in the State of PRESIDENT FOR F SUCCESSOR Warrant No. ...N/A for the & J FARMS, INC. Illinois, TRUSTEE(S) OF Installment No. ... fiscal year begin- KATHLEEN ning May 1, 2026, BRINATI AS THE JOANNE D. N/A THIS PROPERTY and ending April SECRETARY FOR MCCAULEY TRUST HAS BEEN SOLD 30, 2027, will be on F & J FARMS, INC. LIVING FOR DELINQUENT file and conve- DAVID FRYMIRE DATED 28, TAXES niently available to AS DIRECTOR SEPTEMBER UNKNOWN 1999 PROPERTY the public for in- FOR F & J FARMS, LOCATED AT: spection at the INC. KATHLEEN BENEFICIARIES office of the said BRINATI AS OF THE JOANNE 26100 MCCAULEY HAHNAMAN RD District at the ERIE DIRECTOR FOR F D. LIVING TRUST TAMPICO IL FIRE DEPART- & J FARMS, INC. DATED 61283 MENT BUILDING F & J FARMS INC 28, TAMPICO located in ERIE, JOANNE D. SEPTEMBER ILLINOIS, from and MCCAULEY AND 1999 HEIRS OF TOWNSHIP ARNOND LEGAL after the 8th day of ARNOLD P MCCAULEY AND DESCRIPTION OR

County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in MORRISON, Illinois. For further information contact EGAL OTICES L N the County Clerk. ADDRESS: 200 E KNOX STREET, MORRISON, ILLINOIS 61270 TELEPHONE: 815772-5189 ANDREW R. HENDRIAN, Petitioner 10682-966601 July 7, 14, 21, 2026 966601 TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2026TX44 To: A Trust Agreement dated the 4th day of September, 2013, a/k/a the Donald L. Lines Living Revocable Trust; Harry DePotential Bruyn, Successor Trustee; Stralow, Karen Whiteside County Clerk; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or claiming parties any right, interest or title in the described real estate: Property located at: 1220 14th Ave, Fulton, IL Property Index No. 01-28-429-005 Tax Sale Certificate No. 2022-00028 This property was sold on November 2, 2023 for delinquent general taxes for the year of A Petition 2022. for Tax Deed for this property was filed on June 23, 2026. Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on November 2, 2026. If you fail to redeem by that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on November 9, 2026 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via (https:// Zoom www.whiteside countyil.gov/252/ Whiteside-CountyCourts-Zoom-In formation, "Judge or Heuerman"), whomever may be sitting in his or her stead. JICTB, Inc., Petitioner Angela L. Tucker, Esq.

Zoom (https:// www.whiteside countyil.gov/252/ Whiteside-CountyCourts-Zoom-In formation, "Judge Heuerman"), or LEGAL NOTICES whomever may be sitting in his or her stead. JICTB, Inc., Petitioner Angela L. Tucker, Esq. JICTB, Inc. 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821 July 7, 14, 21, 2026

Whiteside-CountyCourts-Zoom-In formation, "Judge Heuerman"), or whomever may be sitting in his or her stead. OTICES Inc., LEGAL NJICTB, Petitioner Angela L. Tucker, Esq. JICTB, Inc. 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61821 July 7, 14, 21, 2026

TAKE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2026TX46 To: Hector Ruiz Trejo; Spouse of Hector Ruiz Trejo; Molly Ruiz; Spouse Molly Ruiz; of Accounts RRCA Management, Inc.; Pizano; Jeffrey Karen Stralow, Whiteside County Clerk; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, unknown owners or parties claiming any right, interest or title in the described real estate: Property located at: 506 N Genesee St, Morrison, IL Property Index No. 09-18-227-009 Tax Sale Certificate No. 2022-00066 This property was sold on November 2, 2023 for delinquent general taxes for the year of 2022. A Petition for Tax Deed for this property was est. 1851 filed on June 23, 2026. Your right to redeem the property from the sale will expire on November 2, 2026. If you fail to redeem by est. 1851 that date, the court may enter a judgment granting petitioner a tax deed. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on November 9, 2026 at 9 AM before Judge Heuerman via Zoom (https:// www.whiteside countyil.gov/252/ Whiteside-CountyCourts-Zoom-In formation, "Judge Heuerman"), or whomever may be sitting in his or her stead. JICTB, Inc., Petitioner Angela L. Tucker, Esq. JICTB, Inc. 1701 Broadmoor Dr., Ste 100

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THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 26100 LEGAL NOTICESRD HAHNAMAN IL TAMPICO 61283 TAMPICO TOWNSHIP LEGAL DESCRIPTION OR PROPERTY INDEX NO. 23-18-300-002 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for taxes delinquent and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 10/29/2026. amount to The redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of the sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to the redeem property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 10/29/2026. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this in County MORRISON, Illinois on 12/21/2026 at 09:00AM in Courtroom B, or such other courtroom as the Court may designate. You may be at this present hearing, but your right to redeem will have already expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 10/29/2026 by applying to the County Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in MORRISON, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk. ADDRESS: 200 E KNOX STREET, MORRISON, ILLINOIS 61270 TELEPHONE: 815-

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