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VOLUME 134 • NO. 21
Prophetstown, Illinois
WAX MUSEUM
Sarah Ford for Shaw Media
Tampico Elementary School fourth graders participated in the annual Wax Museum project at the school Friday, May 19. From left are Xaedyn Crow portraying Jackie Chan, Roxanne Prater dressed as Rosa Parks and Eliott Mosher rocking it as Elvis Presley during the afternoon showcase of historical and famous figures. Story on page 2.
REGIONAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
Fillies Move On
Top Contender
Morrison wins regional softball title. / 11
PLT 8th grader to head to D.C. for spelling bee. / 3
WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past........................ 6 Property Transfers............................8 Police Reports...................................8 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section
Sports...................................11-13, 16 Church News............................14-15 Classifieds .............................18-19
DEATHS Mark Heller, Courtney Lynn (Spier) Merry, DeWayne Edward Aude, Linda Bryan, Robert “Bob” M. Jackson, Mark A. Clarkson, Karen M. McLaughlin, Cathrine Shanafelt, Pages 4-5
LOCAL NEWS
Principal Breakfast Two PES students recognized for leadership. / 2