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Photo provided Treasurer, Barb Peterson, of Odell Public Library Friends, presents librarian Meridith Layne with a $5,000 check launching Fund Our Floor campaign.

Odell Public Library Friends donates $5,000 to update f loors

BY ANNE FRAME Odell Library board member

After careful planning and enthusiastic discussion, the Odell Public Library Friends has launched Fund Our Floor campaign to raise money for new flooring in the 26-year-old building. The cost of the project, estimated at $80,000, will include materials, removal of old flooring, floor preparation, installation of new carpet tiles and vinyl, and a service to move our many books and shelving. The Friends initiated this undertaking with a donation of $5,000. To our surprise, a generous anonymous donor has added a matching grant of $10,000.

In the spirit of giving, we hope that m a n y s u p p o r t e r s w i l l j o i n u s t o improve the functionality, space and appearance of this vital community resource. In the words of the esteemed Albert Einstein, “The only thing you have to know is the location of the library.” Libraries preserve not only our history, but help build our futures. May Odell Public Library continue to be both a source of pride and value to the Morrison area!

Please consider supporting your local library this month with a gift to Odell. Donations may be made to the GoFundMe site at gofundme.com/f/ fund-our-floor, directly to the library by mail to 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, IL 61270, or dropping it off at the library. Checks should be made payable to Odell Public Library. Thank you for your continued support!

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HONORING VETERANS

Wreaths Across A merica Day to be held in A lbany and Por t Byron

Veterans, active service members, families and friends are invited to two local events to remember and honor local veterans.

Wreaths Across America ceremonies will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Lusk Cemetery, 202 Second Ave. N., Albany, and at noon at the Port Byron Veterans Memorial a t t h e c o r n e r o f O a k a n d M a i n Streets.

L u s k C e m e t e r y , a n o f f i c i a l Wreaths Across America (WAA) location, will host a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 2,500 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. Coordinated and led by local volunteers, fundraising groups have raised funds throughout the year to sponsor the placement of more than 200 veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of fallen service members laid to rest there. This is the fourth year for the wreath laying at Lusk Cemetery, and the first for Port Byron, which will host a wreath-laying ceremony only.

W r e a t h s A c r o s s A m e r i c a i s a 5 0 1 ( c ) ( 3 ) n o n p r o f i t o r g a n i z a t i o n founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun b y M a i n e b u s i n e s s m a n M o r r i ll Worcester in 1992. The organization’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.

Contact Pastor Toni Lucas at 270703-9799 or by email at rememberhonorteach@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.

Thank You

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Jayce Wyatt Standard was killed in Dec. 1 car crash

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

A fundraiser is being held to help pay the funeral expenses of a Rock Falls man killed Wednesday, Dec. 1, in a two-car collision on Sterling’s west end.

Jayce Wyatt Standard, 27, of Rock Falls, formerly known as Jennifer Standard, died of injuries suffered in the crash.

His brother, Jeremy Standard, has e s t a b l i s h e d a GoFundMe account at https://tinyurl. com/dr33r288.

“ J a y c e w a s a w o n d e r f u l s o n , b r o t h e r , u n c l e , cousin and friend to s o m a n y p e o p l e t h r o u g h o u t h i s hometown and the transgender community,” Jeremy wrote. “He touched the lives of everyone around him.

“Jayce dedicated his life to helping others in any way that he could. He accomplished so many goals, including earning his GED and continuing on to Sauk Valley Community College, where he was enrolled to start his dream of becoming a counselor.”

Among others, Jayce is survived by his partner, Summer Startt; his father, Larry Standard, his mother, Nancy Standard, his brothers Jeremy, Justin and Anthony Standard and Patrick Whitmore, and his sister, Destiny Dugger.

Visitation and a brief service was at 7 p.m. Monday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, Condolences can be posted at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes. com, where the complete obituary can be found.

The crash happened about 9:10 a.m. at the intersection of East Lincolnway and Emerson Road, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker said.

Christopher D. Link, 19, of Lyndon was eastbound when his car crossed the centerline and struck the westbound car driven by Standard.

Link was cited for improper lane use; the investigation continues, Booker said.

Jayce Wyatt Standard

Holidays w ith the Symphony concert Dec. 11 in Clinton

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Holidays with the Symphony concert is back this year. It is set for 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School.

Conductor Brian Dollinger has chosen the festive Polonaise from Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Christmas Eve Suite” to open the program. Other music includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite,” Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto,” the overture to the opera “Hansel and Gretel” and several seasonal pieces by Leroy Anderson, including his popular “Sleigh Ride.”

Muscatine native Bruce Chase has compiled a group of carols from seven countries that will be featured in the concert, and the audience will be invited to join in carol singing to close the concert.

“It’s great to be back after having to cancel last year’s events,” said Robert Whipple, the executive director. “It’s our third concert of this season and our audiences have been enthusiastic in welcoming us back.”

The orchestra is in its 68th concert season.

Tickets are available at the door. Adult admission is $20. All students are admitted free. A student may bring an accompanying adult for half-price. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted at the door.

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit arts organization and operates on ticket revenue, individual and commercial contributions, grants from foundations and civic organizations and bequests. The orchestra includes about 50 area musicians.

Other events will include a concert of chamber music on Jan. 16, a family concert on Feb. 19 and the indoor finale of the season on April 30. A free outdoor pops concert will be offered June 5. Information is available on the symphony’s website at www.clintonsymphony.org.

Because of ongoing construction projects at Clinton High School, parking is in the lot on the north side of Eighth Avenue South and entrance to the theater is through door A2 to the left of the school’s main entrance.

Wild Winter Wednesday at Windmill Cultural Center program features Wide River Winer y

The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton invite the public to attend the Wild Winter Wednesday program at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. There will be coffee, tea, mill treats and a program featuring Wide River Winery of Clinton.

Dorothy O’Brien began growing grapes and making wine for her family in 1997. Her family helped the winery grow, with her daughter Liz Quinn and sisters Martha and Ceil O’Brien focusing on sales, marketing and the business side of the winery. Inspiration for many of the wine names comes from the family’s law heritage. Dorothy is an employment law attorney and her husband, Charlie Pelton, is a r e t i r e d C l i n t o n C o u n t y judge. Other lawyers in the family have contributed to the never-ending quest for top quality wine.

Thanks to many visitors and loyal wine drinkers, sales and production have r e a c h e d 8 5 , 0 0 0 b o t t l e s a year. The winery has tasti n g r o o m s i n C l i n t o n , LeClaire and Davenport, Iowa.

WWW@WCC programs are held at 9 a.m. Wednesd a y s f r o m D e c e m b e r through March. Programs are free and open to the public. For information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center Facebook page or call 815-589-3671. The building is at 111 10th Ave.

POLICE REPORTS

Fulton police Nov. 19

Ryan S. Lindstrom of Fulton was arrested for improper lane use, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and reckless driving. He was released with a notice to appear.

Nov. 21

Spencer J. Smith of Clinton, Iowa, was arrested on a Whiteside County warrant. He was taken to the Whiteside County Jail.

Nov. 22

Jeanne L. Dettner of Fulton was arrested for driving while license is revoked and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration in the 800 block of Ninth Street. She was released with a notice to appear.

Lane R. Brewster of Fulton was arrested on a Whiteside County warrant and driving while license is suspended. He was taken to the Whiteside County Jail.

Nov. 23

Riler C. Baker of Camanche, Iowa, was cited for no valid registration at 14th Avenue and Route 84. He was released with a promise to comply.

Nov. 30

Zoran Kalajdzic of Buffalo Grove was cited for speeding in the 300 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.

Dec. 1

Cristian Seryin-Larious of Cicero was cited for speeding in the 100 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.

Dec. 2

Jacob T. Meiners of Fulton was arrested for driving while license is suspended, operating an uninsured vehicle and speeding at Route 84 and 10th Avenue. He was released after posting bond.

Morrison police Arrests

On Nov. 30, Morrison police arrested and charged Shane A. Gaffey, 47, of Morrison with criminal damage to property (Class 4 felony). The arrest is the result of an incident that occurred Nov. 10 at 631 E. Lincolnway, Morrison. Gaffey was taken to the Whiteside County Jail.

Citations Nov. 23

Kathryn J. Lipka, 25, Sterling, speeding

Nov. 24

Katherine T. Reul, 31, Dixon, expired registration

Dec. 1

Male Juvenile, 16, Morrison, no valid registration

Dec. 2

Isabelle L. Ramirez, 26, Morrison, chickens prohibited

Pierre N. Potvin, 66, Morrison, speeding

Dylan M. Alcala, 18, Morrison, speeding

Individuals in the police report have been accused of a charge. They are presumed innocent until proved guilty.