VOLUME 57 NO. 49 • SERVING WHITESIDE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTIES SINCE 1857
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RED BARN CHRISTMAS
Erie, Illinois
Sarah Ford for Shaw Media
The Antique Engine & Tractor Association’s annual Christmas at the Red Barn returned to the showgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 4. AETA volunteers are pictured serving up chili and potato soup, vegetables, desserts and drinks during the annual fundraiser. Besides the meal, the event featured train rides around the decorated showgrounds and a visit by Santa Claus. See page 2.
REGIONAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
Honoring Veterans
Christmas Cantata
Hometown Hoidays
WAA service in Albany and Port Byron. / 3
Voices of Praise to perform at Emmanuel. / 5
Santa drops by the Erie Fire Station. / 2
WHAT’S INSIDE Police Reports.................................... 4 Glimpses of the Past......................... 8 Property Transfers............................12 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section
LOCAL NEWS
Sports.............................................. 13 Church News.............................14-15 Classifieds ..............................16-18
DEATHS Rhea Bechtel, Bernita L. Bush, Douglas “Dougie” Monroe Smith, Patricia Ann (Steadman) Lange, Charles A. McGowan, Barb A. Wright, Lois Murphy Spanich, Pages 5-7