WHITESIDE NEWS SENTINEL
VOLUME 163 NO. 30 • ESTABLISHED 1857
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023 • $1.00
Morrison, Illinois
LOCAL NEWS
Whiteside Co. Fair events Impressive lineup of week’s entertainment is announced. / 3
REGIONAL NEWS
Remembering Bud Thompson The wearer of many hats in government, education and art. / 5
ROCK THE RAFT Sarah Ford for Shaw Media
Pam and Marc Petersen of Clinton, Iowa, paddle their kayaks under the U.S. Route 30 bridge by Annan Mill on Saturday, July 22, during the Morrison Department of Fun’s inaugural “Rock the Raft” float on Rock Creek. There was a morning “Family Float” and an afternoon “Sip and Splash” float, with more than 50 participants altogether. More photos on page 2.
WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past......................... 7 Property Transfers............................11 Police Reports.................................. 10 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
Sports.........................................15-16 Church News.............................18-19 Classifieds..............................21-24
DEATHS Doretta J. Newendyke, Sandra “Sandy” Kay Gabriel, Larry W. Brown, Linda Sue Brinkman, Richard P. “Dick” Vogel, Pages 4, 6