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Julie Schumann, of Port Byron, takes a photo of Eva and Emmett Schumann as they visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the library window during the River Valley District Library’s Holiday Drive-Thru on Saturday. See page 10.

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DEATHS Barbara Anderson, Charles R. Sandquist, Page 6

Community Support NHS holds food drive for local pantry. / 12

PORT BYRON THE REVIEW THE REVIEW Board approves tax levy, trustee appointment

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By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The Port Byron Village Board accepted the resignation of trustee Dustin Sloan and approved the mayor’s appointment at the meeting on Monday, Dec. 7.

Sloan, whose term expires in May 2021, submitted a letter stating he sold his house and will be moving out of the village. After the board’s vote to accept the resignation, Mayor Bruce Peterson appointed Stacey Getting to fill the seat, starting Jan. 1. She will take the Oath of Office at the next meeting.

“She plans to run in the April municipal elections. I would like representation for women in the community, and Stacy will be a nice addition,” Peterson said, adding that she’s helped out with the streetscape project, downtown development, and the economic development committee.

The board next passed the 2021 tax levy amount of $292,395 for the fiscal year April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022. Trustee D. Wayne Oney said the tax levy rate was identical to last year’s rate. “If you liked last year’s budget, you’ll love this year’s,” he told the board. “I know times are hard out there, so this is good for the community.”

With the Village tax levy the same and assessments up slightly, the tax rate will be slightly lower and for some residents, their personal property taxes will drop.

Peterson said this is the fourth year that the village has not raised the tax levy or water rates.

Oney also discussed a recent financial

review, noting the village hasn’t spent as much money this past year due to Covid.

“It’s been a forced savings account,” he stated, especially with no major events.

He noted that the village is set to receive a $265,000 solar panel grant within the next two months. The funds will repay the TIF account, which financed all the construction and purchasing of solar panels for the wastewater treatment plant.

The board also approved the purchase of a 123 in. projector, electric screen, and hook-up for the village hall. The screen will be used as an educational tool for the solar panel grant requirement, and also available for use by the fire department, staff trainings, field trips, and library partnerships.

They approved spending $5,600 for flag post replacement and regalia costs. Public Works supervisor Don Loy said the Nov. 11 windstorm damaged 18 out of 20 of the flag posts and flags along the river, which are put up for Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. In other action, the board: Discussed purchasing property at N. High St. at the suggestion of the mayor, but declined. Trustee Bo Mathis said the village should not be in the business of buying property when costs include purchase, demolition, rezoning, and marketing.

Approved $200 Christmas bonuses for the eight village employees.

Discussed discrepancies in water and sewer billing, and approved purchasing

20 water meters and parts at a cost of $5,300.44. “We need to do it now, it’s just going to get worse,” said Oney.

Voted to replace the brakes on the dump truck at a cost of $3,027.30.

Reviewed the winning bid for the Cherry and Walnut St. storm sewer project bids. Four bids were submitted, with Miller Truckinghaving the lowest at $25,000.

The project will use FEMA funds to make the repairs.

Discussed ongoing village office repairs, which started in August after extensive water damage caused by plumbing issues.

Trustees will get quotes for eight windows and new carpeting in the main room.

Mayor Peterson said numerous Covid complaints against local businesses have been sent to the Rock Island County Health Dept. He noted that he’s been in contact with the Director of Environmental Health, and they agreed he would be the “go-between” for complaints since they are receiving so many in the county.

“It’s counter-productive to get businesses in trouble. The health dept. appreciates the fact that we’ll carry any messages to the bars and restaurants,” Peterson said.

He also noted that the budget process will start in January, and he would like to meet with the Riverdale Board of Education to get a dialogue going on a possible extension of TIF. Due to the holiday, he plans to cancel the Dec. 21 meeting as long as necessary business is completed. The village will continue to offer a Zoom link to the board meetings; contact the village office for more information.

RAPIDS CITY

Rapids City board reviews policing options

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Rapids City trustees discussed the village’s plans for police protection during their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Village President Harold Mire Jr. provided a brief update of ongoing discussions with the Hampton Police Department, which has contracted with Rapids City for the past decade. Mire set a Jan. 4 deadline with HPD to provide a new contract; the current 3-year contract expires in March.

Mire said the board will be asked to vote at the Jan. 12 meeting whether to continue with Hampton or sign a contract with the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Dept. Mire said he’s held meetings with both departments and had some requests, including an opt-out clause and requiring more detailed reports. After the Jan. 4 deadline, trustees will review the contracts and make their decision.

Public Works Superintendent Ryan Bump said he ordered the new public works truck, only spending $20,638 out of

a budget of $25,000. He requested the purchase of a snowplow not to exceed $9,000, which is available in the budget. Though the truck hasn’t arrived, the plow needs to be ready for installation.

Bump also noted that last month’s sewer bill with the City of East Moline was $600 due to problems with metering.

He said the problem meter is owned by the village, with East Moline doing some testing but coming back with false readings.

“We need to figure out what’s going on and get a replacement,” said Bump, noting that the current meter was installed in 1986. He was unsure of the cost of a new meter but will be looking to replace it soon. He also said there’s a backlog of water meter repairs due to Covid restrictions and village staff not wanting to go into homes. The board advised the use of proper protection and other safety procedures.

In other action, the board: Approved an additional request for payment by MSA Professional Services for

the 13th St. culvert project in the amount of $4,150.

Learned that the Senior Thanksgiving luncheon was an overwhelming success, with 95 plates served and Hy-vee covering the cost of the meal due to a customer service issue.

Approved $250 Christmas bonuses for all village employees.

Approved the employee health insurance plan.

Approved a payment plan and no penalties for Git n’ Go after a water main leak on their line.

Reminded residents that filing paperwork for Village President or three 4-year trustee positions need to be filed by Dec. 21.

Learned that the Rapids City Fire Protection District is in need of volunteers.

Trustee Rankin reported that the department had 51 calls last month, with a normal month having around 35.

Zoom board meetings will be offered starting in January 2021. Contact the Village Office for instructions.

WHITESIDE COUNTY

By TIMOTHY EGGERT teggert@shawmedia.com

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Anna Schroeder, shown here in a May 2018 file photo, when she was 16, now is 18, and eligible to be transferred from Mary Davis Detention Home to Whiteside County jail.

Then-16 Rachel Helm, also shown here in a May 2018 photo, also might be sent from Mary Davis to the Whiteside lockup, now that she, too, is 18.

Schroeder initially was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of arson and one count of concealing a homicidal death.

Helm is charged with concealment of homicidal death and arson.

Schroeder’s case was transferred from juvenile court to adult court in June 2018, two months after Helm’s case also was transferred to adult court.

But now, the women are both 18 – Helm reached the milestone in January and Schroeder hit the mark in July – meaning they can be detained in jail among other adult defendants while they await court proceedings.

That wait would likely be shorter for Schroeder, who is waiting for a 2021 sentencing hearing, after her November sentencing hearings were struck because of uncertainties amid the coronavirus pandemic.

She entered into a limited plea agreement in January, accepting a lesser second-degree murder charge in exchange for dropping the other charges.

Helm has yet to go to trial, after her case has been perpetually continued, without objection from Whiteside County prosecutors, for more than 2 years.

An agreed order was entered on Nov. 24 to postpone her Nov. 25 hearing “as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis,” court records show.

Court records further indicate that after the November hearing was canceled, a request to notify Mary Davis that Helm would not

need to appear in court was “unfortunately” not “timely communicated to MDDH.”

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Nearly a year after she pleaded guilty to the July 6, 2017 murder of her mother, and more than 5 months since she inherited the legal right to be detained among other adult defendants, Anna Schroeder soon could be transferred to Whiteside County jail.

Sheriff John Booker told members of the Whiteside County Board Public Safety Committee on Thursday that he opposes the potential move and disapproves of the possibility of Schroeder’s then-girlfriend, Rachel Helm, joining her at the jail.

Investigators say Helm encouraged Schroeder to kill 53-year-old Peggy Schroeder, then helped her cover up the shooting by trying to clean the scene before setting Schroeder’s house on fire.

“It’s not what I want. I don’t want them in here,” Booker told members of the committee. “I just think it would be a terrible situation.”

Were the couple to be transferred to the jail, they would be required under a previous court order to be separated.

“I’m not sure if we’re even going to be able to do that,” Booker said, citing difficulties sheriff’s deputies have had implementing coronavirus-inspired social distancing practices in the jail.

If the jail’s population went down, Booker added, then sheriff’s deputies could place Schroeder in one cell block and put Helm in another.

Booker said his main objection to the pair’s move from the Mary Davis Detention Home in Galesburg is rooted in “terrible behavior” among the jail’s current female detainees.

Most of the women at the jail, Booker said, don’t get along, fight with each other, and are on “lock back,” a term typically used by detainees to describe the reduced amount of time they are allowed outside of their cells. “[The female detainees] get to be out [of their cells] an hour a day, because all they do is fight with each other,” Booker said.

Schroeder and Helm are at Mary Davis because they both were 15 when they were indicted in 2017 for Peggy’s murder.

In Illinois, juveniles need special approval from a judge to be charged, tried in criminal courtrooms and held in jails as adults.

As a result, Helm was brought to the courthouse, and appeared without her attorney, court records show.

If she had been held at the jail, that miscommunication likely would have been avoided.

Another potential upside to housing Schroeder and Helm at the jail, Booker said Thursday, would be a savings of $110 per day.

The county pays $250 a day to house Schroeder and Helm at the MDDH; it costs only about $70 a day to house a defendant in the jail, Booker said.

Since 2017, the county has paid $273,750 to house the pair at Mary Davis, so moving them to the jail could bring a savings of about $40,000 per year, he said.

“It’s not ideal [to house Schroeder and Helm at the jail], but unfortunately in a time like this, we need to save money. If bringing them here is gonna save us some money, then I guess it’s something we should do,” Booker said.

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Larry and Diane Ford to mark 60 years of marriage

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Larry and Diane Ford will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 30, 2020.

They have two children, Peggy Jensen of Prophetstown and Rick Ford of Hooppole, one grandchild, Liz (Matt) Senneff of Sterling, as well as a great-grandson, Hudson.

Diane was a homemaker and was employed in the cafeteria at the Prophetstown High School. Larry was employed at Case IH in East Moline. He retired after nearly 30 years.

In their retirement, Larry and Diane have enjoyed spending winters camping in the south as well as gardening and yard work in the summers.

Cards of celebration can be sent to 28711 Illinois Highway 92, Prophetstown, IL 61277.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Bun Houzenga to celebrate 91st birthday

A happy 91st birthday is being extended to Bernard (Bun) Houzenga of Morrison.

Bun will turn 91 years of age on December 24.

Birthday wishes by be sent to 512 Anthony Street, Morrison, IL 61270.

James and Diane Landheer 40th wedding anniversary James and Diane (Raguse) Landheer will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on December 20.ww Their children include Jessie (Jason) Wroble and Laurel (Matt) Decker. They have six grandchildren; Cohen and Winnie Wroble and Lane, Luke, Lyric, and Levi Decker.

Congratulations Mom and Dad (Ammy & Poppy)! We love you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Larry Pape to celebrate 80th birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Iva Dorathy observes 90th birthday

Celebrating a special occasion? Let us know! email: wnsnews@shawmedia.com

Iva Dorathy, of Erie, recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Iva was born on December 14, 1930.

Her family is celebrating with a card shower. Send congratulatory wishes to 912 E. Main St., Erie, IL 61250.

Larry Paper, of Morrison will be celebrating his 80th birthday on December 26.

A family celebration will be held at a later date.

Congratulatory cards may be send to 13900 Rock Road, Morrison, IL 61270.

COMMUNITY

The Morrison Community Hospital and Resthave Care & Rehabilitation would like to thank the Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls for their generous donation.

Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls wanted to thank everyone at MCH and Resthave

for their dedication to our elderly during this 2020 pandemic.

MCH will use the $1,000 check for COVID 19 related expenses.

Carol offered many thanks to all of the staffs for their caring hearts and for remaining strong and faithful in their good works. The intent

of the donation was to recognize employees for their emotional and physical strength needed for their jobs. The women noted that “like angels all around us, staff members are often unnoticed until they are needed.”

Resthave plans on using this to

help raise their residents and staffs spirits by having a Winterfest! Stay tuned for more information on this event.

This donation was very timely and MCH and Resthave want to thank this wonderful group of ladies for their generosity!

Carol Siefken, representing Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls, donates a Jill Smith, left, Resthave Administrator, receiving a donation from Carol Siefken, representing Church Women United of Sterling and Rock Falls. check to Mick Welding, Marketing Director at MCH.

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OBITUARIES

BARBARA J. ANDERSON

TAMPICO – Barbara Jean Anderson, 69 of rural Tampico, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling.

Barbara was born on May 24, 1951 in Kewanee, the daughter of Elmore and Dorothy (Hendrick) Schaffer. She was raised in her earlier years in the Princeville area and moved to the Tampico area, graduating from Tampico High School in 1969. She had attended Sauk Valley College. She married Kelvin Anderson on August 22, 1970 in Tampico. Barbara began her working career at Farmers National Bank in Prophetstown for 3 years, and then moved to Citizens State Bank in Walnut for 15 years. For a short time after that, she worked at the former Clifton Gunderson Accountants in Princeton. From there, she began working in 1996 for Ohio Grain Co., and continued through several ownership changes, until her retirement in 2018. Barbara was a member of New Bedford Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband, Kelvin; their daughters, Melissa Anderson of Atlanta, IL, Penni (Mathew) Gaul of Strawberry Point, IAand Rebecca Anderson of Princeton; their grandchildren, Nathaniel, Marin, Nolanand Bentley Gaul; her sisters, Pat Grove of Princeville, Linda Towne ofHouston, Texas, Mary Drake of Camp Verde, Arizona, Judy (Don) Poole of Princeville and Arlene Martin of Henry; her brothers, Ronald Schaffer of Carol Stream and Mike (Rita) Schaffer of Rock Falls; and her sister-in-law Vicki (Don) Dimmich of Creve Coeur, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings.

Masks and social distancing will be required to allow 10 persons to rotate through a public visitation on Thursday Dec. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. Funeral services will follow on Friday at 10 a.m. at the New Bedford Christian Church, with the Reverend Brian Moore officiating.

Burial will conclude at Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Memorials in her memory may be made to Rock River Hospice & Home and to The Cancer Center at OSF Hospital in Rockford.

CHARLES R. SANQUIST

CORDOVA – Charles Rung Sanquist, 73, of Cordova, IL, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center – Illini Campus, Silvis, IL. Gibson-Bode Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

COMMUNITY

Sharing and caring for area seniors

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Residents at area nursing homes will have a brighter Christmas after receiving some generous donations provided by local organization Together We Share...Together We Care, which has been collecting and distributing gifts to local nursing homes for the past 14 years.

Kimberly Teats-Garrison of Erie is the force behind the annual holiday gift-giving, and despite the challenges of 2020 she was able to deliver more gifts than ever this year.

Last week, 300 residents between six different facilities received a care package – from Big Meadows in Savanna, Windsor Manor, Pleasant View, and Resthave in Morrison, Allure of Prophetstown, and Regency Care in Sterling, a first for the organization this year, all the residents of each facility received their own care package.

With the ongoing pandemic restrictions, Kimberly was more determined than ever to get these gift packages delivered to the residents.“They’ve been fairly isolated from so much social interaction this year, which has to be devastating in many ways. I wanted to make this year’s TWSTWC program more personal and special than ever before,” she said.

Typically, the items are donated to the nursing homes in Rubbermaid totes, which are packed with coloring books, word searches, seasonal greeting cards, and items such as soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and deodorants. Kimberly starts collecting items in Sept. by setting up a donation bin at Erie United Method-

ist Church, where she’s been a lifelong member. They’ve been a huge supporter of TWSTWC for over a decade, she noted.

She also receives monetary donations made during church services or mailed to her organization. This year’s collection was a bit different with all the Covid regulations, so she set up Venmo and PayPal options which brought in more donations.

Kimberly also got a helping hand from her employer, CGH Medical Center in Sterling, after she was talking to her co-workers about her efforts. “They decided to donate to the program this year and supplied the tote bags for every single resident, as well as chapsticks, hand sanitizers and pens! This was a first for us, but hopefully something we can continue,” she said, thanking them for their support.

This year’s plan was to give every single resident their own personal tote bag full of a shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, chapstick, pen, word search booklet, and tissues. Kimberly and her crew of volunteers also hand-decorated a brown paper bag for every resident and filled them with a holiday puzzle book, pen, and various candies and goodies to accommodate every type of diet (regular, diabetic, or puree).

“The paper bags have been a staple of TWSTWC for many years now, but it was an added special goody for the residents again this year,” she noted.

“My desire to do this program every year stems from the relationship I had with my own grandparents,” Kimberly explains. “I was so, so close to each of them and spend-

ing time with them was a priority to me. Through my relationship with my grandmother, Violet, I became very familiar with nursing homes at a young age as we went to visit her own parents, my great-grandparents, at Pleasant View in Morrison on nearly a weekly basis until they passed. I remember walking into the home each week and going to visit my own ‘friends’ (I still remember their names: Eileen, Dorothy and Jessie!) before then rounding back to meet up with my grandma to visit with our family!”

“Even at a young age (I was about 6-years-old when we started going to the homes), I recognized that so many of the elderly at the home were without many visitors, even at Christmas,” she continued. “When I was old enough to know I could do something about this, I did, with the help of my parents. Thus, “Together We Share…Together We Care!!!” was born.”

Every year, Kimberly said she’s able to see the joy it brings to the residents at each facility, and that is exactly why they continue this program year after year.

“I’m baffled at the fact that we just concluded our 14th season. When I started this at 12, I thought we’d be lucky to do this for a couple of years.

And then we did. Then, I thought it’d be awesome to continue until I graduated high school. And we did. I thought it’d be pretty neat to start it up at college in Joliet and with the help of a professor, we did TWSTWC for two years while I attended Lewis University (while also continuing the program back home too!).

See SHARING AND CARING, Page 7

FATAL CRASH

Two-vehicle collision kills one Longtime Whiteside Area Career Center welding instructor dies in collision

DIXON – A longtime Whiteside Area Career Center welding instructor died Dec. 10 when the pickup he was driving was struck by an SUV on state Route 26 at Timber Creek Road, the Lee County

Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.

Justin Carter, 29, of Dixon, was westbound on Timber Creek just before 3:30 p.m. when he entered the intersection and collided with a southbound pickup driven by Steven Bierdeman, 61, of Dixon.

Bierdeman died at the scene. Carter was taken to KSB Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash is under investigation; no further details were released.

Bierdeman taught welding and manufacturing at WACC for more than 30 years.

Steven Bierdeman

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“I would have NEVER guessed that TWSTWC would still be as successful as it is, but I think people have recognized it as an annual event and they know it’s a good program without many other similar programs for seniors, so the donations continue to roll in each year and every year is better than the last. As long as the support continues, so will the program—hopefully TWSTWC is something I can continue with my own children someday,” Kimberly says of her inspiration for the program.

“I could not do this without the support of my husband, my family, my close friends, the Erie United Methodist Church, CGH Medical Center and the members of the local communities that donate and pray for TWSTWC each year. There is never a donation “too small” and I thank every person who has ever supported us in any way, whether that be via a donation or sharing a post for us on Facebook! YOU all are the reason that we can make such a difference to so many seniors in our area year after year. In 2020, a year with so much uncertainty, it was no doubt that TWSTWC would thrive thanks to so many generous hearts.

Thank you for your unwavering support!”

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TWSTWC organizer Kimberly Teats-Garrison, left, and Kevin Garrison delivered gift packages to staff members at Allure of Prophetstown on Monday, Dec. 7. The gifts will be distributed to all the residents for Christmas.

As with many activities related to recent and ongoing concerns over COVID19 and the imposed restrictions by the Governor, MMTA has been forced to postpone it’s production of “A Christmas Carol”.

The production was to be performed at Morrison Tech (MIT) but due to the limitations of group sizes in assembly or gatherings, that was not possible. Morrison Tech is following the guidelines for the safety and health of their students, staff, and community. Unfortunately, the MMTA production was an incidental casualty of that guideline.

With the Governor’s mitigation guideline for the pandemic, groups of more than 10 could not be assembled in an indoor setting. With a cast and support crew totaling 15, there was no way possible for the production to go on.

MMTA has simply postponed the production until such a time as is available to fill the house with an audience. This production is intended as the second installment of the holiday commitment to the community. Hopefully, the entire community will be there to support the group when “ A Christmas Carol” is finally able to be presented.

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POLICE REPORTS Fulton Police Report

vehicle was stopped in the 700 block of West Lincolnway for no registration.

As a result of the stop, Morrison Police arrested Moore pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Moore with obstructing a court order. Moore was also charged with driving while license auspended. Moore was released after posting $150 cash on the warrant and was issued a notice to appear.

On Tuesday, Dec. 1, at approximately Morrison Police Report 12:10 p.m., Morrison Police responded Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton to a Retail Theft complaint at True reports the following arrests made and Value, 104 S. Genesee St., Morrison. As citations issued since Wednesday, Nov. a result of the investigation, Morrison 25.

Police arrested and charged Matthew Arrests: R. Gorzney, 25 of Morrison, with retail On Friday, Nov. 27, at approximately theft. Gorzney was released on a notice 5:51 p.m, Morrison Police responded to appear. to an Emergency 911 call of a domestic On Monday, Dec. 7, at approximately dispute at 520 E. High St., Morrison. As 10 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Karen a result of the investigation, Morrison A. McKee, 56 of Morrison, pursuant to Police arrested and charged Tyler C. an arrest warrant issued by Whiteside Jensen, 28, of Morrison, with domestic County charging McKee with violation of battery. Jensen was transported to the probation – driving while under the influWhiteside County Jail.

On Saturday, Nov. 28, at approximately ence of alcohol. McKee was transported to the Whiteside County Jail.

4:48 p.m, Morrison Police conducted a On Monday, Dec. 7, at approximately traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Brent 9:26 p.m., Morrison Police conducted C. Moore Jr., 29 of Davenport, Iowa. The

Nolyn A. Johnson of Camanche, Iowa, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid and accident in the 100 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Individuals names in the above report have been merely accused of a charge, they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Andrew J. Schmidt, 18 of Morrison. The vehicle was stopped in the 400 block of East Lincolnway. As a result of the stop, Morrison Police arrested and charged Schmidt with unlawful possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle and driving while under the influence (drugs). Schmidt was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, was processed and released.

Citations: Nov. 25: Branden D. Head, 20, Fulton, operating uninsured vehicle Nov. 26: Ryan J. Mayberry, 24, Morrison, nuisance - loud noise (ordinance) Nov. 27: Male Juvenile, 17, Erie, unlawful possession of cannabis (ordinance) Nov. 27: Male juvenile, 17, Sterling, failure to reduce speed (accident) Nov. 29: Aryanna Y. Campbell, 19, Milwaukee Wisconsin, unlawful possession of cannabis (ordinance) Nov, 28: Dontia A. Tabor, 25, Chicago, driving while license suspended Dec. 3: Colby S. Richmond, 40, Morrison, no valid registration Dec. 3: Temich T. Rosendo, 30, Clinton Iowa, improper passing and no valid driver’s license

Dec. 7: Becca R. Chadwick, 28, Cammanche Iowa, no valid driver’s license Dec. 8: Dan L. Sutton, 62, Rock Falls, improper use of registration Dec. 8: Catrina M. Schaver, 50, Morrison, operating uninsured vehicle Dec. 10: Robert Cannon, 49, Chicago, speeding

The public is reminded that these are merely charges and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement throughout the state for a high-visibility enforcement campaign to crack down on impaired driving during the winter holidays. From Dec. 18 to Jan. 4, motorists will see an increase in patrols and traffic stops, along with additional messaging on the dangers of driving impaired.

The Illinois Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is administered by IDOT with federal highway safety funds managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NOTICE

Friends – Just to confirm my plans for the coming tax season, I will still be preparing returns as in the past. I plan to prepare returns for all clients who I prepared returns for last year. McFalls, Berge and Co. CPA’s will continue to pick up and deliver returns at my office.

Thank you for your continued support and have a Merry Christmas !!

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Gerald Halpin, CPA 320 Locust Street – P. O. Box 33 Phone 815-537-2380

The Chamberlain Family would like to thank everyone who remembered Dad after his passing. The many cards and letters, Masses and prayers, beautiful plants and flowers, memorials (Greg's Scholarship Fund & St. Ambrose Church) and food we received showed us just how many lives Dad touched. A special thank you to Father Toni, those who provided the funeral luncheon and Chris Bode of the GibsonBode Funeral Home. We are so grateful to all who visited Dad at the farm his last few months to talk farming and share stories. Dad was an amazing leader for his kids, a supportive grandpa/great grandpa, a loyal soldier and a successful farmer. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Attention Heavenly Father, SFC James Eugene Chamberlain is now reporting for duty!

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

60 Years December 22, 1960

Seven members of the Thespians Troupe 546 of Fulton Community High School were initiated into the National Thespian Society. They include Beth Hanson, Robert Hill, Becky Kettler, Garry Medema, Brenda Muur, Louise Rothermel and Vernon Smith.

Elmer Van Dellen bought 143.04 shares of Patent Novelty Stock on a high bid of $57 per share at auction.

Sale of the stock provides $8,153.28 to be used toward the construction of a new City Hall, as provided in the will of Mrs. Bertha McMahon, who left the stock to the city.

50 Years December 23, 1970

Plans for a public boat ramp on the Mississippi River, to be maintained by the City of Fulton and constructed at an estimated cost of $150,000, seemed much nearer reality after a

special meeting of the city council.

A gift subscription to The Fulton Journal was being offered at $4.00 for at year’s subscription.

40 Years December 17, 1980

Elected to the Consistory (the church board) of the Second Reformed Church are: Vernon Pessman and Harold Huizenga, elders; Marion Sterenberg, Arlyn Van Zuiden and Arnold Wiebenga, deacons.

River Bend School Board awarded a contract for 10 new buses to E.M. Bailey and sons, Inc of Pontiac. at a cost of $205,829.10. This includes five 1981 59 passenger, four 1981 65 passenger, and one 1981 71 passenger buses.

are Ida Mae Balk and Dick Buikema.

Winners in Albany Chamber of Commerce lighting contest were Henry DeWeerdt at 16060 Ebson Road “Most Original.” Winner of “Best Display” Eric and Cory Meinsma, sons of Denny and Julie Meinsma, 102 North Church Street. Others in the contest Ray Thompson, Randy Price, Dale Thayer, and Lyle Naftzger.

20 Years December 20, 2000

Stanley Bielema was reelected to the board of Directors of the Harbor Crest Nursing Home. Others elected

Winners of Kiwanis Christmas Lighting contest were: first place, Bob and Kathy Barsema; second place, Rick Eizenga and third place, Kay Koenes.

Eight residents have taken out petitions for offices in the Municipal Election. Petitions for Mayor are Howard Van Zuiden and Gus Sims.

Jeanne Kettler to retain her position for City Clerk, Gene Field for Alderman of Firist Ward; Donald Alls-

Melanie G. Kalyan, 13 Rose Lane, Fulton, $318,000.

• Steven Swanson to Zachery Scott, 336 Fifth St., Prophetstown, $88,000.

• Betty Jane Dickinson to Walter L. Williams, 2309 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $93,000.

• James S. and Kimberly A. Bloom to Colton Klinger, 2216 12th Ave., Sterling, $135,000.

• Kevin J. and Sandy Kuster to Dylan Lamb and Nicole Prusator, 402 Folkers Road, Sterling, $123,500.

• Penny Stuedeman and Daniel J., John Kenan and James T. Clark Jr. to James Richard and Cynthia Mae Hill, 6020 Fulton Road, Fulton, $21,000.

• Penny Stuedeman and Daniel J., John Kenan and James T. Clark Jr. to Adam J. Bonneur, five parcels on state Route 136, Fulton, $0.

• Victor Luke Terronez to Michael T. and Jerrie A. Garcia, 717 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, $38,000.

• Sally M. Heffernan to Michael P. and Jodi L. Meier, 315 E Ave., Prophetstown, $60,000.

• James M. and Lorraine M. Wessels to Amy Lynn Cavanaugh, 16573 Chestnut Court, Fulton, $242,500.

• Cindy Mae and Sean Scheelk to Holly A. Spatz, 1207 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, $124,000.

• Betty Jo Clayton to Jeremy R. Burkitt and Glenda Seradilla, 3910 Jenny Court,

Sterling, $165,000.

• Peggy Belha and Jack M. Swanson heirs to Terry A. and Sue R. Costello, 605 Diamond Court, Morrison, $160,000.

• Diane F. Bos, Cheryl L. Stearns and Robert W. Norman to Sammy J. and Ruby J. Dykstra, one parcel on Spring Valley Road, Fulton, $515,500.

• La Tan Rock Falls Inc. to Brenda E. Sierra Jimenez and Armando Gurrola Jr., 1401 W. state Route 30, Rock Falls, $50,000.

• Daniel M. and Brooke A. Posateri, also Floming to Michael A. Freeman, 603 N. Bluff St., Albany, $127,500.

• Kristaps J. and Charlie R. Kokis to Austin Wiersema and Taylor Greve, 407 E. Wall St., Morrison, $122,000.

• Timothy Alan and Jessie M. Houzenga to Abigail K. McBride, 15800 Patch Road, Morrison, $130,000.

• Nathaniel J. and Abigail K. McBride to John A. Vegter, 14977 Henry Road, Morrison, $285,000.

• Betty Snyder to Berry E. and Julie Jacobs, 13200 Blackhawk Road, Prophetstown, $0.

• Christine H. Como to Tracie Joy Reul Walls, Carrie Lyn Reul and Christine H. Como, 305 W. 19th St., Rock Falls, $0.

• OFT Inc. to Mapleshade Properties Inc., 206 W. Fifth St., Sterling, $115,000.

Quit claim deeds • Miguel Reyes to Arturo Gutierrez, 1600 Sixth Ave., Rock Falls, $18,000.

30 Years December 19, 1990

house for Alderman of Third Ward; Philip Huizenga for Alderman of Second Ward; and Micheal Kober and Ron Roels for Aldermen of the newly established Fourth Ward.

10 Years December 22, 2010

New Inductees to Fulton High School’s Chapter of the National Honor Society include: Travis Ray, Bradley Dierks, David Wiest, Jerry Sikkema, Hilary Stratton, Lydia Schaver, Brianna Scobeee, Thomas Ottens, Julie Wiersema, Denee` Stone, Jacqueline VanZuiden, Lindsey Holcomb, Amy Wiersema, Brennan Leonard, Kari Huizenga, and Kristen Field.

The Advanced Clothing class at Fulton High School made dresses for the children in Haiti where there had been an earthquake. The dresses were donated to Sew Many Things in Clinton, Iowa and then be taken to Haiti.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4: Warranty deeds • Mark Morgan and Dennis L. and Virginia L. Schumaker to David and Shellie Conklen, one parcel on Round Grove Road, Morrison, $170,000.

• Laverne N. and Patricia Pessman to Rodney K. Damhoff and Linda Herron, 20482 Acker Road, Fulton, $200,000.

• Matthew J. and Rebeccca A. Young, formerly Ehrp to Laverne N. and Patricia L. Pessman, 301 E. High St., Morrison, $170,000.

• James R. Trimble to Prasanna Raghaven and Tanuja Prasanna, 601 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $0.

• Catherine Garrett Gibson to Jason Pearson, 1110 Fourth Ave., Sterling, $20,000.

• Barbara A. Helgason to James R. Poff and Janice D. Leal, 1707 River View Drive, Rock Falls, $250,000.

• Brent J. Dykema to Merrial J. Allison, one parcel of farmland in Union Grove Township, $0.

• Merrial J. Allison to Brent J. Dykema, three parcels of farmland in Mount Pleasant Township, $0.

• Gateway Leasing Corp. to RJO Forever LLC, 1705 16th Ave., Fulton, $300,000.

• Sukhjeet S. and Manreet S. Kalyan to

• Mary B. West to Linnea and Frank Belt Trust and Ardetta and Henry Hayner Trust, 8325 Francis Road, Lyndon, $0.

• Daniel M. and Brooke A. Posateri to Michael A. Freeman, 603 N. Bluff St., Albany, $0.

• Guy Price to Daniel M. and Brooke A. Posateri, 603 N. Bluff St., Albany, $0.

Trustee’s deeds • Dixie L. and Ronald G. Vegter to Eric and Stephanie Neas, two parcels on Deer Trace Court, Morrison, $25,000.

• Stanley A. Jones, trustee to Lena Aylsworth LLC, six parcels of farmland in Prophetstown Township, $0.

• Linnea and Frank Belt Trust and Ardetta and Henry Hayner Trust to Mary B. West, one parcel of farmland in Lyndon Township, $0.

• Janet K. and Terry J. Topham to James R. and Katy Moore, 502 N. Bluff St., Albany, $66,000.

Executor’s deed • John L. Boyer Estate to Justin Boyer, 27081 Capp Road, Sterling, $107,000.

• Barry R. DeJarnatt Estate to Martin L. Schaefer and Larry York, 2009 14th Ave., Rock Falls, $22,000.

• Barry R. DeJarnatt Estate to Alexander E. Linville, 1402 E. 14th St., Sterling, $19,500.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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RIVER VALLEY LIBRARY

River Valley Library celebrates holiday

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Over 150 children and their families visited the River Valley District Library’s Holiday Drive-thru on Saturday, Dec. 12. Though different compared to previous years, library staff still managed to bring their special blend of holiday cheer to the community.

Children could get their photos taken with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, and tell them their Christmas wishes through the front window. There were also free door prizes, free masks gifted by Friends of River Valley Library, and a warm fire tended by the library staff.

Kids could also pick up the December STEAM challenge kit - a binary beading Christmas tree ornament - to make at home. The kits are available for free through the library. Other upcoming library events include Virtual Storytimes with Ms. Jade, Santa’s Mailbox, with a guaranteed reply if letters are deposited by Wednesday, Dec. 16, and “Holiday Lights & Sights: Virtual Tour of Magical Chicago at the Holidays” presentation on Friday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m.

More information can be found on the library’s Facebook page, or at rivervalleylibrary.org.

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Easton and his mom Paula Zigler of Port Byron say hi to Santa through the library window during the River Valley District Library’s Holiday Drive-Thru on Saturday.

IN CONCERT

Osborn performs in Christmas Candlelight concert at CC Zachariah Osborn of Morrison, is one of 63 Central College students who performed in the 46th annual Christmas Candlelight Concert, which premiered Friday, Dec. 11. The event is pre-recorded and available for free at central. edu/candlelight.

The A Cappella Choir, Chambers Singers and Handbell Choir will come together for one of the college’s most cherished traditions. This year’s theme is “Peace on Earth.”

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor, leadership and character development, global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and sustainability education, athletics and service. For more information about Central College: www.central.edu.

815-625-3722 SAUK VALLEY Barbara Kophamer • (815) 772-4850 www.BarbKophamer.com REDUCED! Spacious 2-bedroom ranch. Kitchen has all new cabinets. Luxury vinyl flooring in living room and kitchen. Bath has a touch screen mirror and new tub tile surround and ceramic tile flooring. All new interior doors, new exterior doors and the oversized single garage door is new as well.

Quick Possession! MLS#10938439. Price: $79,900 412 E. Main St, Morrison, IL 61270

NEW LISTING 21.42 acres are offered for sale. (Acreages stated are approximate) 11.95 tillable acres. Also 6 wooded acres included.

The house, outbuildings and services to the buildings are being sold in “AS IS” condition. Close to White Pigeon NE of Morrison. MLS#10946272. Price: $149,900 18064 Spring Valley Rd, Morrison, IL 61270

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MORRISON HIGH SCHOOL

“Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die” What types of activities are you involved in at Morrison High School?

I am involved in Golf, Student Council, Key Club, and Band.

What are your hobbies outside of school?

My hobbies outside of school are bowling, 4H, watching football and baseball, working at Subway, and spending time with family.

How would you describe your leadership style?

I would describe my leadership

style as strong, bold, and independent.

What has BLIND meant to you?

BLIND has meant a lot to me, as it has taught me how I can rely on others to back me up, but also that you can’t rely on others to do everything. BLIND is where I learned that there will always be someone there for you. BLIND also taught me to be strong and independent, as well as how to benefit from others’ ideas.

What is one fun fact about you?

One fun fact about me is my favorite thing to do is spend time with family and friends and go through old pictures.

What have you learned from this pandemic?

From this pandemic, I have learned to never take anything in life for granted because one day it might all be taken away. I have also learned that family means everything, the small things in life matter, and everybody’s job, no matter how small, is important.

IN BRIEF

Univ. of Illinois Extension Mash-Up Mini Camp Are your kids looking for some fun activities over holiday break? Join Uni-

versity of Illinois Extension this holiday break to create ornaments, awaken their inner mad scientist, and participate in fun holiday themed STEAM activities during the Holiday Mash-Up Mini-Camp on Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m.

Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside 4-H invite all 8-12 year old’s to attend virtually from the comfort of their home! A $5 registration fee will cover the cost of special items and delivery. Please have access to an oven and adult help, mea-

suring tape, crayons or markers, scissors, tape, bowl, spoon, cookie sheet, and rolling pin. One may register online at go.illinois.edu/CLWHolidayMashUp. For more information, contact Molly Sedig at msedig@illinios.edu.

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ERIE HIGH SCHOOL

Community supports EHS National Honor Society

NHS members are waiting for the start of the festivities to begin. Pictured L-R are Malory Eggers, Chloe Wiseley, Kelsey Stichter, Emily Herzmann, Paige Dykstra, Cadance Hawk, committee chair, and Macy Ashdown.

By BARB PREOGER Erie High School

The National Honor Society members of Erie High School held a food drive last week for the local Erie Food Pantry. There was a staff collection of the non-perishable food items in each of the three buildings. The Middle School won the

bragging rights for this little contest.

NHS members were also set up during the Hometown Holidays drive-thru parade sponsored by Revitalize Erie on Dec. 5. They were thrilled with the outpouring of items from the community and are thankful to all who came out and helped the local food pantry with their donations.

Some of the items received from the NHS food drive to benefit the local Erie Food Pantry.

Jane Keag and Curt Huizenga, Erie Food Pantry board members, were present to receive the donations Sunday morning. The shelves of the pantry were getting low, so they were very appreciative of the NHS efforts to collect items.

Along with the food, the pantry also received $439 in cash donations which will help them when they go to the Sauk Valley Food Bank.

ERIE

Blood is like a parachute - if it’s not there when you need it, it’s too late!

The next jointly sponsored blood drive between the Erie High School National Honor Society (NHS) and the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30. The drive will be held in the EHS Commons between 2:45 and 6 p.m.

Donors need to make an appointment with either the blood center at https://login.bloodcenter.org/ donor/schedules/drive_schedule/98712 or Mrs. Proeger, NHS adviser. Proeger may be reached during school hours at 309-6592239 (x 1416) or in the evening at 815-213-1059.

Please leave a name and phone number in the event she cannot answer the phone, and she will call you back.

No walk-ins are being permitted and all MVRBC staff and donors will be wearing masks.

Anyone one who has had COVID can give blood or plasma, if you have been clear of COVID for 28 days before donating. “There is a strong need for convalescent plasma donors. Recovered COVID-19 patients have antibody-rich blood products that can give patients still fighting COVID hope and help make a difference,” stated the MVRBC. However, if you are willing to donate plasma there is a special process for registering to donate.

There is a form found at www.bloodcenter.org for self-referral. You will need to attach a copy of your COVID clearance test results from the local health department. Once the form is filled out a member of their Patient Service team will contact you and help you schedule an appointment. If you have questions you may call 833-610-1025 or email them at patientservices@mvrbc.org

Erie has a great reputation of answering the call to donate blood.

Unfortunately, over the holidays it is especially important to have blood available as the chance for accidents escalates upwards. Also, with COVID, the blood and its components are also very important to help patients. Our goal is to have 45 donors and we are hoping you can help us meet this goal. Every person who donates will receive a $10 voucher good at Amazon, Starbucks, and other businesses or you can choose a long sleeve t-shirt.

If we are able to meet our goal, the NHS members will have earned the opportunity to donate “Pay it Forward” funds to a non-profit organization of their choice. For this Dec. drive the group has chosen to support the Ronald McDonald house in Iowa City. The blood drive coordinator told Proeger that this was an awesome choice as the MVRBC supports the University of Iowa hospital with blood, along with an additional 80 hospitals in the region. The June blood drive earned $292 for the Erie Food Pantry. The Sept. blood drive funds were given to the QC Haven of Hope in Rock Island. The Haven of Hope is a residence for female abused residents and their children.

NHS has been sponsoring three blood drives a year and other organizations that have benefited from their “Pay it Forward” funds are Heifer international, Samaritan’s Purse, Feed the Poor, Feed the Children, St. Jude’s, and Mayo Clinic; at least one of the drives each year goes to the local Erie Food Pantry.

Please consider donating blood.

Each pint of blood collected helps three people. The average length of time for a donation - including the paperwork and medical screening process - is one hour. There will also be a double red cell machine available, if you have donated that way in the past. In order to donate blood, you cannot have donated anywhere else after Nov. 4.

Help Toys for Tots deliver toys to children in need at Christmas. Your donation helps ensure that all children will have a gift to open at Christmas. A Toys for Tots drop box is located at Kunes Country Auto Group, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison.

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COLLEGE NEWS

SVCC receives PATH scholarship for COVID-19 student relief Sauk Valley Community College was selected by Ellucian as a 2020 PATH Scholarship recipient out of more than 160 community college applicants. PATH (Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving and Hope) awards scholarship funds to institutions which, in turn, deliver the financial support to students experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sauk Valley Community College received $20,000 which will be distributed to 40 students. Each student will receive a $500 scholarship which will help to cover items such as tuition, books, and fees for the current school year. Scholarships such as this are essential during these times due to the added expenses and decreased income that many are experiencing.

“COVID-19 has placed immense pressure on students financially, academically and personally making it even more difficult for some to achieve their educational dreams,”said Laura Ipsen, CEO and President of Ellucian. “As a partner to higher education institutions around the world, we have been humbled to see how the community responded in the wake of COVID and are committed to do our part to help students succeed.”

Ellucian, the leading provider of

software and services built to power higher education, has pledged an initial $1 million to the scholarship fund and distributed $500,000 to community and technical colleges across the United States in November. The program aims to continue its growth with the support of partners to reach a $10 million goal in 2021. For more information or to get involved, visit: https://www.ellucian. com/path.

Szabo receives scholarship from ISU College of Human Sciences Megan Szabo, an Apparel, Merchandising, and Design major from Morrison, was awarded the Neva M. Petersen Scholarship in Family and Consumer Sciences and the Beverly J. and R. Jewell Crabtree Scholarship from the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and its academic units. Szabo was recognized for exceptional academic performance. The College of Human Sciences is pleased to support Szabo’s academic journey and pursuit of innovation in their field.

More than $1.4 million in student scholarships are offered each year by the College of Human Sciences and its academic units, in addition to monies awarded by Iowa State at the university level.

Programs in the College of Human Sciences focus on fields of study that expand human potential and improve people’s lives. The college encompasses academic units that include the School of Education and four departments: Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management; Food Science and Human Nutrition; Human Development and Family Studies; Kinesiology and Health.

Vanderlaan on Belmont University Dean’s List Ben Vanderlaan, Morrison, qualified for the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 55 percent of Belmont’s students this semester qualified for the Fall 2020 Dean’s List. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, “Achieving the recognition of Dean’s List during the Fall 2020 semester is an extraordinary achievement. While we are always impressed with students’ who are able to achieve this high level of recognition in their academic endeavors, those students that reached this mark in Fall 2020 demonstrated incredible diligence and commitment to their academic work during very unusual and stressful circumstances. We are so pleased to be

able to recognize their efforts and our hope is that these students will continue investing in their studies to equip them for a lifetime of learning and service.”

Area students on Olivet Nazarene Dean’s List Sara Norman of Fulton and Julia Cooper of Tampico, were named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed fall 2020 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

Olivet Nazarene University is an accredited Christian, liberal arts university offering more than 140 areas of undergraduate and graduate study, including the Doctor of Education in ethical leadership. Olivet’s 275-acre park-like main campus is in Bourbonnais, Illinois, 45 miles south of Chicago.

Additionally, the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies offers online education with offices and meeting spaces throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest. From Oxford to Tokyo, hundreds of Olivet students also experience the global classroom each year through study abroad opportunities, internships and worldwide mission trips.

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CHURCH LISTINGS ALBANY Albany United Methodist Church 502 North 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Rd, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

St. Patrick Catholic Church Albany, Illinois Fr. Matthew Camainoi, Parochial Vicar

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th & Main Father Toni Kretowicz Rectory Phone - 815-537-2077 Church Phone - 309-659-2781

CORDOVA

FENTON

Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova, 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com

Fenton United Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton Pastor Jan Shaulis 815-778-3789 Church - 708-717-3908 Cell

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 & Matt Winquist Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. & 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 - Phone 309-659-7125 Website:erieefree.org Pastor Ron Eckberg Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

FULTON First Christian Reformed Church Pastor Michael Hooker 801 15th Ave., Fulton - 815-589-3207 First Reformed Church 510 – 15th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton - 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org e-mail - fultonpres@mchsi.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Rd., Fulton Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton - 815-589-3425

www.wearecrossview.com secretary@secondreformedchurch.net Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton 815-772-3554 Thrive Ministries-Bethel CRC Campus 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-2501 www.thriveforchrist.com bethelcrc@juno.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven Thrive Ministries-First CRC Campus 801 15th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-3790 www.thriveforchrist.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hook

HILLSDALE Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer Street, Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340 - Cell 309-373-5316 Pastor Connor Morrison youthpast56@gmail.com

HOOPPOLE Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church Rev. Eugene Baker, Pastor 815-948-2181 or 309-507-3283 Hooppole Zion Methodist Church Pastor Dan Wright - Church 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145

LYNDON Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon - 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. 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

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC 822 Main, Erie

Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison - 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Marketm Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison - 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sunday’s 10:15 a.m.

Youtube Channel: First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, Illinois firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Rd., Morrison, - 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Calvin Haines - 815-772-4030 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Rd., Morrison 815-772-3095

WISDOM

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Senior Living Apartments Skilled Nursing Services Hospice Impatient Outpatient Therapy Service 310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown

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Dr. Bill Wilkin Dr. Scott Kunau Dr. Tina Kao-Reasoner 1130 17th Street, Fulton, IL

815-589-4007

Drive-In Candlelight Service at Ebenezer

CHURCH LISTINGS

Thrive Ministries Christian Reformed Church Morrison Campus www.thriveforchrist.com - 815-772-4657 300 West South Street Pastor Kevin Verhoeven bethelrevkev@gmail.com

PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Lee Williams Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 & 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101 Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone 523-2834 Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767 Messiah Lutheran Church Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 – 228th Street North Port Byron, IL61275 Church Office Phone: (309) 523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor

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PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown 815-537-5646 • ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office -815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Rd., Prophetstown Pastor Jan Shaulis Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 West 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - (815) 537-2496 River Church 218 E 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

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Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park St., Morrison, will be holding their annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service in the church parking lot. Everyone is welcome to attend the service which begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24.

IN BRIEF First Reformed Church News Worship begins at 9:00 a.m. on the 4th Sunday of Advent, Dec. 20, at First Reformed Church, 510 - 15th Avenue, Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will preach from Genesis 3:1-24. Special music will be a piano duet by Gloria Pessman and Brenda Medema. Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required.

The Christmas Eve Candlelight service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 24.

Our services are now live-streamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook. com/groups/firstfulton to join the group and watch the services.The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI, 100.3 FM at 6:00 p.m. Sunday night. For more information, go to our website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

RAPIDS CITY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Telephone (309) 496-2414

TAMPICO St. Mary Catholic Church 105 Benton St., Tampico Fr. Richard M. Russo, Pastor Phone 815-438-5425 Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church ph. 815-438-6105

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Emmanuel Reformed News This Sunday’s 9 a.m. worship will have Pastor Luke continuing his Advent message series, “Between Already and Not Yet” with his message “Loving One Another.” Our Sunday School children will bring joy to our Advent season by presenting a virtual Christmas program which will be shown in both the sanctuary and LiveStream. Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss will be organist for the service, providing the prelude, interlude and postlude.

Reservations are needed to attend the service where social distancing is practiced and face masks are strongly recommended. Please call to leave a message or text your name, which service, how many attending and contact number beginning Tuesday morning through 4 p.m.

Saturday. The Emmanuel Church reservation line is 815-213-8715. Reservations are received on a firstcome, first served basis with a maximum of 100 in the sanctuary.

Christmas Eve Services will be offered in a slightly different way this year, but will still be a very special time together as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Two in-person services will be held, one at 4:30 p.m and one at 6:30 p.m. Limited to 100 persons in each service, these services will be identical services, but the 4:30 p.m. will be masks required

for the entire service while the 6:30 p.m. service will be like our Sunday morning services with masks recommended. Livestreaming will also be offered for those who are most comfortable at home. Reservations will be required for both services by calling the reservation line. As we anticipate capacity will be reached, please be mindful to only make reservations for those in your family confirmed to be attending.

Emmanuel’s “Voices of Praise” is thrilled to present their 2020 Christmas Cantata. Emmanuel is excited to offer you an opportunity to still experience the excitement of an 85-voice choir singing songs of praise in a slightly different way.

Beginning Monday, Dec. 14, you may access a very high quality video recording of last year’s Christmas cantata, “The Carols of Christmas” which was heralded to be the best ever done. This wonderful work will be on the home page of the Emmanuel website, www.emmanuelreformedchurch.org from Dec. 14 through New Year’s Day. Let your friends and relatives know. May you all have a blessed Christmas!!

More information is readily available on the church’s website, emmanuelreformedchurch.org or by calling the church office at 815772-3890.

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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MORRISON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDLAND STATES BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JAMES L. HOUSE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES L. HOUSE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JAMES L. HOUSE, DECEASED, AMY WEIDEL AKA AMY K. WEIDEL, LYNSY URSETTA, BRANDON HOUSE and WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JAMES L. HOUSE, DECEASED, Defendants.

20-CH-38 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24796 FRONT ST. STERLING, IL 61081 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on November 4, 2020, the following described real estate, to-wit: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 OF PARK VIEW SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLI-

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NOIS, TOGETHER WITH A PERMANENT EASEMENT OFF AND ON TO FRONT STREET, ADJOINING SAID PREMISES. Permanent Index Number: 10-35-428-004 Commonly known as: 24796 Front St., Sterling, IL 61081 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on January 7, 2021, at 10:00 AM, the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $42,781.95.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Whiteside County.

No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior

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101 p to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection

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of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued.

If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title.

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest the community, purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the or Mortgagee the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION DAYS FOR 30 AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of

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Heavner, Beyers & LLC, is Mihlar, deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-Cook Pleadings@ hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3160161 December 8, 15, 22, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MATTER OF CAT TAIL DRAINAGE DISTRICT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS No. 02-TX-5 DRAINAGE NOTICE Public Notice is given that on December 1, 2020, the Commissioners of the above-captioned District made a written report to the court showing the money collected by them since the last preceding report and the manner in which funds have been expended by them during that time. Any owner of

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101 y land within the District may file an objection to the report and claims with the Clerk of the Court within ten (10) days after the publication of this notice. If any objections are filed within the time prescribed, the court shall set a hearing at a time not later than four (4) weeks after the date of the filing of the report. If no objection to the report is filed, the court may approve the report without a hearing.

At a hearing on the report, the court shall hear evidence on any and all objections which may be urged against the report and evidence in support thereof and may continue the hearing to a day certain or from time to time. At the conclusion of a hearing, the court may approve the report, disapprove the report or order the report modified or Comamended. missioners are: David L. Wherry, Arlyn J. Bonneur and Nathan J. Holesinger. Objections shall be filed with the Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270.

SUE R. COSTELLO Circuit Clerk 200 E. Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270 Ludens & Potter Attorneys for the District 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270 Dec. 15, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED REPLACEMENT RAILROAD

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BRIDGE OVER THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR RM 518 BETWEEN CLINTON, IOWA AND EAST CLINTON, ILLINOIS IN WHITESIDE COUNTY Notice is hereby given all interested parties that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Water Resources (IDNR/OWR) has received an application from Union Pacific Railroad Company, 1400 Douglas Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68179 to authorize construction to replace the existing rail bridge with a new structure over the Mississippi River at river mile 518 in Sections 4 and 5, Township 21 North, Range 3 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian in Whiteside County.

The application and plans indicate that the proposed replacement bridge will be constructed 300 feet south of the existing bridge.

The existing bridge will be in place and operational until the proposed bridge has been completed. Upon completion of the replacement bridge the existing bridge will be completely removed and the locations of bridge sites will be restored. The construction is anticipated to begin in 2021 and continue for four years. Demolition of the existing structure is anticipated to occur in 2025.

The submitted plans indicate the proposed replacement will feature

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27 spans and extend for 0.86 miles between the leveed zones near river mile 518. The horizontal navigational opening has been indicated to be 300 feet and the vertical clearance has been indicated to be 65ft above the flat pool elevation of 571.30.

The applicant indicates that temporary construction activities will be needed to facilitate the construction of the replacement structure and the demolition of the existing structure.

Marine trestles, a rock causeway, and improved roadways will remain constructed until the demolition phase.

Dolphins will be installed near the in-channel pier on the Illinois side of the river for the erection of the truss.

All interested parties are invited to submit written statements regarding the proposed work to the attention of Kristian Peterson at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Water Resources, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, Illinois 62702-1271.

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REAL ESTATE 200 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MORRISON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDLAND STATES BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JAMES L. HOUSE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES L. HOUSE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JAMES L. HOUSE, DECEASED, AMY WEIDEL AKA AMY K. WEIDEL, LYNSY URSETTA, BRANDON HOUSE and WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JAMES L. HOUSE, DECEASED, Defendants.

20-CH-38 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24796 FRONT ST. STERLING, IL 61081 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on November 4, 2020, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 10-35-428-004 Commonly known as: 24796 Front St., Sterling, IL 61081 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on January 7, 2021, at 10:00 AM, the Whiteside County

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For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued.

If the outstanding are assessments paid at any time during any action to enforce the of collection assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title.

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the the Mortgagor, or Mortgagee Mortgagee's the attorney.

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y Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $42,781.95.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Whiteside County.

No third party will be checks accepted.

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Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, xwhich will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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