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Santa Claus is pictured after leaving the Cordova Fire Station on Friday, Dec. 24, for his annual ride around Cordova to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. With flashing lights, a megaphone and a bag full of candy canes, Santa was escorted around the village by Assistant Chief Jason Floming and his son Isaac Floming. Excited children and their families stepped outside to wave to the jolly crew as they drove by for Cordova’s Christmas Eve tradition.

REGIONAL NEWS

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LOCAL NEWS

Legion Landing

New Chief in Town

Economic Impact

Cordova riverfront project sees progress. / 2

Brian Hawk new Chief of Police in Erie. / 13

Local airports contribute to the economy. / 6

WHAT’S INSIDE Society News ..................................... 3 Glimpses of the Past....................... 10 Property Transfers............................ 11 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section

Police Reports..................................4 Church News............................ 19-20 Classifieds ..............................21-23

DEATHS LeRoy Wiersema, Mike Vary, Steven J. Steele, Joesph Jay Besse, Ronald P. Buck, James Slaymaker, Arnie R. Snyder, Diana L. Peterson, Marvin L. Klundt, Marilyn Lanphere, Page 7

CORDOVA THE REVIEW THE REVIEW Cordova sees progress at Legion Landing

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BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

A Cordova riverfront project years in the making is finally taking shape, with contractors recently finishing up the last of the work for the season.

Stichter Excavating and Construction of Erie recently poured the concrete for ADA compliant sidewalks, a driveway, four new parking spaces, and a new boat launch at Legion Landing, 501 Main Ave. The infrastructure project followed summer work of dredging the cove and installing rip-rap around the peninsula. The landscaping and bench installation will be completed next year.

“Overall, the weather was good and allowed the work to get done this year,” said trustee and Parks chair Harvey Sothmann, adding that the concrete is blocked off until next spring so it can settle and avoid the winter salt.

Sothmann said he was pleased with the development and looks forward to finishing up the grant project by next year’s deadline. The board still has other ideas to enhance the site, such as dock access and lighting, and they’ll continue to look at other ideas and designs for the riverfront site.

Mayor Jim Boone said the project is five

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Barricades were erected after crews poured concrete last month at Legion Landing, 501 Main Ave. in Cordova. The yearslong riverfront development project has nearly wrapped up, with landscaping and final touches to be completed by summer 2022. years in the making and it’s an accomplishment for all the boards who had a part in it.

The village was awarded a $200,000 Boat Access Area Development grant through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, but the state put all those proj-

ects on hold until October 2019. After the funding was restored, the village had to update the engineering specs, working with IMEG to get the project back on track.

The project is expected to be completed by June 2022.

RIVERDALE

Riverdale school board approves tax levy

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The Riverdale Board of Education unanimously approved the tax levy during their meeting Monday, Dec. 20.

They approved the corporate and special purpose property tax levy amount of $6,876,600, representing a 4.3% increase over the following year, and $957,357 for debt service and public building commission leases, a 0.03% increase from last year.

The total amount to be levied for 2021 was $7,833,957, representing a 3.8% increase over the previous year.

The board held a truth-in-taxation hearing prior to the regular board meeting, with no public comments received. Superintendent Josh Temple said the district still has “the lowest rates in Rock Island County.”

In principal reports, Mark Lofgren from the elementary school said students are finishing out the second quarter with many holiday-themed activities, including the PTO Penguin holiday shop which helped the students budget and get gift items for the holidays. Teachers will be looking into remote learning planning as backup for weather or an increase in COVID-19 cases.

He also recognized first grade teacher Marcia Wuest for being named the B100 Teacher of the Week, noting that her class nominated her “for going above and beyond for her students.”

Middle School principal Jim Jennings congratulated band and choir members for their successful winter performances. Students have been wrapping up MAP testing, with school staff to look at the data after winter break.

High school principal Keith Stewart reported that the Robotic Rams hosted the second Western Illinois League meet of the season on Saturday, Dec. 18 and remained undefeated. The team is ranked first in the Peoria/Western Illinois League and third in the state. The team was able to debut the new digital scoreboard for the meet.

He also reported that the boys and girls basketball teams are doing great despite some COVID-19 cancellations, and Riverdale recently hosted the Jim Boyd Memorial Tournament. Stewart also thanked community volunteers for helping with recent mock interviews, and thanked Riverdale Interact members for collecting and donating hats, mittens and scarves, and the National Honor Society for their efforts to support “Shop with a Cop.” Stewart

noted that the Student Council will be hosting a winter ball Jan. 15, which will be a “fun opportunity for kids to do something outside of the classroom.”

In a COVID-19 update, Temple reported that the district was “lucky leading up to in December” with low cases, which he credited to protocols in place at the school and parents keeping sick kids at home. He also noted that the executive order mandating mask wearing is set to expire in January but could be extended.

Temple reported that the district had received a $50,000 matching grant and expected that all grant-funded projects will be taken care of within six months. The board also approved a four-year contract with RESA and approved high school handbook changes pertaining to the dress code, effective Jan. 1.

Following a closed session, the board approved salary compensation for all those not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, except for the superintendent.

They also approved three personnel items – the resignation of bus driver Wendy Killinger, resignation of elementary school paraprofessional Kayla Brinson and the dismissal of an elementary school special education paraprofessional.

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Richard and Donna Vermeulen will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Jan. 7, 2022.

Richard and Donna Vermeulen to celebrate 60th anniversary Richard and Donna Vermeulen of Port Byron will celebrate 60 years of marriage on January 7, 2022.

The former Donna Dunn of Port Byron and Richard Vermeulen of Cordova were married on January 7, 1962, at the Port Byron Methodist Church.

Richard was employed by ALCOA in maintenance as a general mechanic.

He retired in 1995 after 34 years.

Donna was employed by Metrobank in East Moline as a customer service representative. She retired in 2003 after 25 years.

They are members of the Port Byron First United Methodist Church.

Their children are Douglas Vermeulen, Deena (Greg) Mitchell and Daniel (Shelley) Vermeulen, all of Port Byron.

They have four grandchildren, Drew (Christen) Vermeulen, Virginia; Valerie (Mike) Dodge, Port Byron; Chelsea (Justin) Claus, Geneseo; Bryce Ditto, Port Byron; and three grandchildren, Porter and Jaxon Claus and Finn Vermeulen.

The couple will celebrate with a family dinner.

Whiteside to offer master gardener training SAUK VALLEY MEDIA STERLING – Master gardener training through the Whiteside office of University of Illinois Extension will begin Feb. 15.

This year, participants will study online and then attend a weekly live webinar session over 12 consecutive Tuesday mornings.

“Our hybrid training is a great opportunity for folks who need more flexibility to participate,” said Candice Hart, a state master gardener specialist. “The online portion of this hybrid model gives more flexibility for trainees to learn at their own pace each

week and also participate in weekly live interactive webinars with their fellow trainees.”

The training includes videos, a master gardener manual, reading materials and quizzes.

For information or to fill out an application form, call the Whiteside Extension office at 815-632-3611 or go online to go.illinois.edu/clwmgtraining. Registration closes Feb. 1. Local fees apply.

Volunteers who complete the training can lead educational programs in their communities, such as interacting with garden clubs, civic groups and schools.

Across the U.S., flu vaccinations are significantly lower than a year ago. This is concerning to MercyOne physicians and providers, who advise all eligible people age 6 months and older to receive a flu shot.

With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations once again rising, controlling flu cases is expected to play a key role in keeping health care resources available. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports increasing COVID-19 and flu activity in most of the country. MercyOne infectious disease specialist Dr. Ravi Vemuri is concerned people are not remaining vigilant. He reminds everyone the flu can result in serious complications, including death, at all ages.

“In 2020, we essentially had no influenza season because we were practicing COVID-19 mitigation measures, like masking, and had significant increases in influenza vaccinations,” Vemuri said. “This year, most mitigation measures are not being practiced and large gatherings have resumed. So far, influenza vaccination rates are woefully inadequate to

provide community protection.”

“I highly encourage everyone who is eligible to get their influenza vaccination,” said Jeffery Sander-Welzien, infection preventionist from the eastern Iowa region of MercyOne. “It is the best way to protect yourself and those around you from getting influenza and becoming severely ill.”

MercyOne is confident in the safety of the flu vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Receiving a flu shot can help prevent from getting sick with the flu. While a flu infection is still possible, the vaccine can help reduce symptoms and the need for hospitalization.

MercyOne primary care providers are good resources for vaccine questions. If you or your child have a scheduled appointment, you can ask to receive a flu shot. If you’re already scheduled to receive another vaccination, including a COVID-19 shot or booster shot, you can receive a flu shot safely at the same time. Check with your provider for more information. If you need to establish care with a primary care provider, request an appointment.

NEWS BRIEFS Swedish travelogue at Jan. 5 WWW@WCC program

The Windmill volunteer educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton invite the public to attend the Wild Winter Wednesday program at 9 a.m.

Jan. 5, featuring cof- Connie Koehn fee, tea, mill treats and “Northern Sweden – Touring Above the Arctic Circle” by Connie Koehn.

Connie and her husband Ron have traveled extensively since 1971, when they first met while studying abroad in Salzburg, Austria. Connie has presented travelogues locally since retiring from Deere and Co. WWW@WCC programs take place on Wednesday mornings through March. Doors open at 9 a.m., and the program starts about 9:20 a.m. Programs are free and open to the public.

For information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center Facebook page or call 815589-3671. The building, 111 10th Ave., complies with Americans with Disabilities Act access guidelines. Programs

are funded through a grant from the D.S. Fikkema Foundation and a donation from Nelson Corp.

Note that if Riverbend Schools are closed because of weather, the WWW program also is canceled.

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection to meet Jan. 12

Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Community Reformed Church, 747 N. 12th St., Clinton. The cost to attend is $10. There will be a brunch followed by music and an inspirational nondenominational speaker. There are no dues or membership required to attend the monthly meetings.

Music will be provided by Cheryl Green and Sue Pessman.

Speaker Bobbie Furr of Coal Valley will present “Love Starved-Love Satisfied.”

God has a wonderful plan for our lives, with rewarding satisfaction when we turn the reins of our lives over to Him. All women are invited to attend.

Reservations are due Friday, Jan. 7. For reservations or information, call Donna at 563-357-6843 or Nancy at 563-2428819 or her cellphone at 563-357-8859.

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MercyOne encourages getting flu vaccinations

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Erie High School NHS to host blood drive Dec. 29 Erie High School National Honor Society will host a community blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29. The drive will be at the St. Ambrose Catholic Church Hall, 820 Fifth Ave., Erie. This drive is open to the public; appointments are required.

All presenting donors will receive a voucher to order their choice of a $10 gift card or a long-sleeve shirt. The drive will help Erie High School National Honor Society earn a monetary grant through the ImpactLife Life$avings program.

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Look for the following images as you read through the paper and write down the business name next to the matching image. Fill out the form with your information for a chance to win a FREE ham from the Fulton Meat Market!

To donate, contact Barb Proeger at (815) 213-1059 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 5441 to locate the drive.

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www. bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo ID is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401.

Donors who last gave blood on or before Nov. 3 are eligible to give at this drive.

POLICE REPORTS Morrison

Arrests On Friday, Dec. 24, about 2 a.m., Morrison police received a complaint of a possible violation of an order of protection in the 400 block of West Winfield Street, Morrison. The suspect may have gone to another residence in the 200 block of West Knox Street. As Morrison police were attempting to locate the suspect, they observed the suspect traveling north on North Base Street and then east on High Street. As Morrison police were attempting to catch up and stop the suspect, he continued east on High Street, where he eventually was involved in a motor vehicle crash on High Street at Meadow Lane. The suspect fled from the scene, police said. As a result of this incident, Morrison police arrested and charged Joseph A. Kuehl, 36, of Morrison, with disobeying traffic control device, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and driving under the influence of alcohol. Kuehl was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, processed and released on a notice to appear for Jan. 27. This incident remains under investigation. Morrison police were assisted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police and the Morrison Fire Department.

Citations Dec. 16 Brian A. Patterson, 62, Morrison, speeding Calob A. Leu, 18, Albany, speeding Dec. 21 Kantrelle C. Hawkins, 25, Chicago, driving while revoked and operating unin-

sured vehicle Dec. 23 Ryan R. Pitzerk, 18, Dixon, speeding

Fulton

Dec. 17 Kimberly A. Hammond of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for reckless driving and speeding at Route 84 and Sixth Avenue. She was released with a notice to appear.

Devin N. Johnson of Fulton was cited for disobeying a stop sign in the 1200 block of 13th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.

Dec. 18 Eric J. Wolf of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for speeding at Route 84 and 20th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.

Tracy L. Harrison of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for speeding in the 400 block of 19th Avenue. She was released with a promise to comply.

Charles D. Carr of Fulton was cited for speeding at Route 84 and 22nd Avenue.

He was released with a promise to comply.

Dec. 20 A juvenile driver was cited in the 1300 block of 11th Avenue for failure to yield/ stop at an intersection. The juvenile was released with a promise to comply.

Troy R. Sikkema Jr. of Fulton was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at Route 84 and Elston Road. He was released with a promise to comply.

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

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IDOT: Whiteside, Dixon airports have $18.6 million economic impact

By TROY E. TAYLOR

ttaylor@shawmedia.com The economic impact of airports in Rock Falls and Dixon is a combined $18.6 million, according to a study the Illinois Department of Transportation released Wednesday.

Whi tes ide Coun ty Airport-Joseph H. Bittorf Field near Rock Falls contributes $13 million to the economy and Dixon Municipal-Charles R. Walgreen Field adds $5.6 million, according to the study.

Other general-use airports in the Sauk Valley region also contribute: $17.1 million from Rochelle Municipal Airport and $661,000 from Tri-Township Airport in Savanna.

The information comes from the 2020 Illinois Aviation Economic Impact Analysis Report, which IDOT made public. Information for the report was compiled in 2019.

Kris Noble, executive director of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, said being a rural community with an airport “puts our area at an advantage. .... It keeps us competitive with other parts of rural America.”

Some of that comes from companies with regional or national reach being able to provide air service for executives, she said.

From a tourism standpoint, Noble said events such as the mid-summer airshow held at Whiteside County Airport have served to draw people to the community.

Gary Camarano, executive director of Whiteside County Economic Development, said an example of such an advantage came when Metform, a machining and parts component maker in Savanna, was able to fill a special order requiring parts be delivered quickly to a BMW plant in South Carolina by flying it out of Whiteside.

“That airport has a longer runway than Midway,” he said. “One of the longest runways in Illinois. Air Force One has landed there. It’s an

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The pilot for a Lockheed 12A Junior rolls to the runway in a file photo from July 24 during the ACCA Air Show at Whiteside County Airport. underutilized asset.”

Camarano said people involved in the airport have been working at getting more out of the airport.

“It’s all coming together,” he said. “The board that’s been assembled over the last few years is taking a real serious interest in increasing activity at the airport.”

There have been grants recently awarded for improvements. Camarano said a new hangar has been considered to boost airport-related businesses.

All told, Illinois airports contributed a combined $99.5 billion and more than 490,000 jobs, the report found.

“Aviation is a pillar of our state. Its importance to our economy cannot be overstated,” Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman said in a news release. He said airports serve as the gateway to the economy.

The report’s economic impact figure for general-use airfields reflects data from five areas: airport manage-

ment and administration, visitor spending, airport employees, labor income and the productivity of aviation-related businesses.

The larger commercial airports also add cargo income to that figure.

Whiteside County Airport, which is owned and operated by the county government, supports recreational flights, aerial inspection, law enforcement and agriculture.

Whiteside has 18 employees and contributes $3.5 million in labor income. General aviation activity accounts for $9.9 million, visitors spend $3.1 million and the productivity of aviation businesses is $5.7 million.

Dixon Municipal, which is owned and operated by the city, supports corporate and business flights, aerial inspection, photography and law enforcement operations.

Dixon Municipal has 54 employees, producing $1.7 million in labor income. Airport activity is worth $1.1 million, visitors there spend

about $4.5 million and aviation-related business is worth $2.8 million.

Rochelle Municipal is responsible for 101 jobs and $5.4 million in labor income.

Airport management is worth $16.6 million, sees $434,000 in visitor spending and does $9.6 million in aviation business.

Tri-Township, the gateway to Mississippi Palisades State Park, has six employees for $253,000 in income. Airport management is valued at $574,000, visitor spending is worth $87,000 and aviation business is $368,000.

The report also looked at route maps of the airports.

Whiteside destinations are in Illinois and neighboring states. But there are flights to California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Massachusetts, too.

Likewise, Dixon serves Illinois and neighboring states.

Destinations also include Nebraska, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Arkansas.

Rochelle’s reach is Colo-

rado in the west, Minnesota and South Dakota, Massachusetts, Virginia and Florida, as well as other southern states.

Tri-Township’s destinations include New York and Colorado, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

The four Sauk Valley airports are part of IDOT’s Region 2, which is mostly northern counties not including Cook County and the collar counties. Chicago Rockford International Airport and Quad City International Airport are the largest commercial service airports in the region. Region 2 has an economic impact of $8.1 billion, with cargo accounting for $3 billion.

Statewide, aviation accounts are $21.1 billion from visitor spending, $35.9 billion related to the shipment of cargo and $38.4 billion from direct impacts, including $32.5 billion in income to help support 492,768 jobs.

The report analyzed 85 public-use airport facilities – 81 public and four private airports.

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OBITUARIES was a 3 sport letterman in high school and briefly held the record for the 440 yard dash.

In high school he was President of the FFA his senior year. After he graduated from Erie High School, he briefly Joseph Jay Besse, attended the University 99, of Erie IL, died Tuesof Illinois for Veterinary day, December 21, 2021 Medicine. Joe was at Morrison Community married to Mildred Jean Hospital, Morrison, Parker, June 19, 1948 IL. Services will be at and they were married 10:00 am on Tuesday, for 64 years before her December 28, 2021 at death in 2013. He was Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Burial will follow in the Erie Cemetery. Visitation will be a member of the Whiteside County Feeder Association, President of the Illinois Angus from 4-7 pm on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made Association, member of Erie United Methodist Church and member of Lake Erie Golf to the Erie United Methodist Church or Erie Course.

Fire Department.

Joe was a lifelong farmer in the Erie area.

Joe was born February 24, 1922 at the He began his farming career in 1941, buying a home on River Road, Erie during the flood new International “M” that year. He farmed of 1922. He was the son of Randolph S. and with his brother, Richard, for 39 years and Della J. (Hawk) Besse. Joe attended Erie then farmed with his son Mark for 37 years. schools and rode his pony “Music” to school Richard and Joe raised a heard of purebred for several years. It was uphill both ways. Joe Angus cattle for many years. His children

Born: February 24, 1922 in Erie, IL Died: December 21, 2021 in Morrison, IL

were involved with FFA and 4-H in their youth.

Joe never really retired from farming but continued his interest in farming innovations, yields and markets. Joe saw many changes in agriculture from handpicking corn with a team of horses to riding in a John Deere combine with a 12 row head and planting with a 24 row planter. He was a lifelong Cub fan, Ernie Banks was his favorite player. He enjoyed golfing on men’s day and golfing with his wife Millie. The guys at the course called him “Sweet Swing” and he had a hole in one at age 70. He and Millie entered many golf events together. He was a fan of watching Erie High School Sports, particularly the Warkins Tournament. He enjoyed watching his children play sports and playing games in the yard with his grandchildren.

Joe and Millie enjoyed traveling to many destinations, including Austria, Spain and for their 25th anniversary, Hawaii. They also spent many years wintering in Florida where he dominated the shuffleboard courts. During the flood of 1990 Joe was interviewed and quoted on the front page of the USA Today for

his knowledge of area floods.

Joe worked hard and nurtured his family, friends, and crops under his care. His wit, strength, wisdom, and humor will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his 4 children, Mark (Regina) Besse, Erie, Bart (Sue) Besse, Louisburg, KS, Brenda Besse, Erie and Jody Besse, Erie; grandchildren, Kelsey (John) Lorenzen, Nicole Besse, Bridget (Steve) Graff, Randl (Julie) Besse, , Colin (Lauren) Besse, Brooklin (Eric) Rodricks, Cheyenne Voss, Chastity (Craig) Morrison; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Hannah, Erin and Elena Lorenzen, Charlotte Besse, Emily and Gavin Graff, Knox and Lincoln Besse, Maverick and Ryder Besse, Logan and Jaydon Voss, Lillian, Callan, Emmy Lou, and Sarah Kate Morrison; and great-great grandchild, Avelyn Voss. He was preceded in death by his wife Millie; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Besse; brother, Richard Besse and Ron Paaske.

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JAMES SLAYMAKER

Morrison, IL, to Delbert and Pearle (Graham) Slaymaker. He attended the Newton Twp. Born: November 17, 1943 in Morrison, IL Grade School and graduated from Erie High Died: December 21, 2021 in Sterling, IL School in 1962. James worked at Self-Help Enterprises in Sterling, IL for many years. He JAMES SLAYMAKER, was a member of Albany United Methodist 78, of Greenview Home, Sterling, IL, died Church. James was an avid football fan, Tuesday, December 21, enjoyed horse racing and he also participated in Special Olympics numerous times. He was 2021 in his home.

His memorial service a coffee addict, grabbing a cup any chance he could! will be held at 10:30 Survivors include one sister, Nancy Vena.m. Monday, Decemhuizen of Morrison; a niece, Kim King, and ber 27, 2021 at the Morrison Chapel of the a nephew, Tom (Amy) Venhuizen, both of Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, preceded by a visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Luke Morrison. He is also survived by three great nieces, a great nephew and seven great-great Schouten, Pastor of Emmanuel Reformed nieces and nephews.

Church in Morrison, is officiating. Cremation James was preceded in death by his parrites have been accorded. Interment will be ents; one sister in infancy, Jane Ann Slaymakat a later date in the Oakridge Cemetery in Albany, IL. A memorial to Self-Help Enterpris- er; one brother-in-law, Kenneth Venhuizen, and a niece, Virginia Ann Venhuizen. es in Sterling has been established.

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OBITUARIES

RONALD P. BUCK

MARVIN L. KLUNDT

and served 7 years. He also started working for John Deere in 1958, retiring from the Parts Distribution Center in 1993 as a Special Investigator. He was a longtime member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church.

Marvin L. Klundt, Marv loved working with his son Mark 86, of Hillsdale, IL, passed away Saturday, on their 65’ Plymouth Fury and attending December 25, 2021 at ball games together. For many years, he and daughter-in-law, Karen did the Ride The River his home. Visitation bike ride together and shared their love of will be from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Thursday, horses. He was a big St. Louis Cardinals and Fighting Illini basketball fan.

December 30, 2021 Marv is survived by his wife Ruth of 63 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. years; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 Karen Klundt, Moline; brothers, Melvin (Maram. Burial in the Fairfield Cemetery, Port go) Klundt, Sherrard, Walter (Nadine) Klundt, Byron will be private. Face coverings will be Geneseo; Edward Klundt (Linda Meinheit), required by attendees. Memorials may be Cordova; and many well loved nieces and made to Fairfield United Methodist Church, nephews. He was preceded in death by Port Byron. his parents, son, Paul Klundt and brother, Marvin was born October 17, 1935 in Burke, South Dakota to Pete and Vera (Faatz) Victor Klundt. Marvin’s family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and their wonderful Klundt. He married Ruth Rogers on July caregivers, Elizabeth, Diane, Jenny, Darla and 3, 1958 at the Fairfield United Methodist Jodi. They would also like to give special Church, Port Byron. Marv was a track star thanks to his brother Ed for taking such good at Orion High School and Bradley University. care of him.

He joined the Illinois National Guard in 1958

Born: October 17, 1935 in Burke, SD Died: December 25, 2021 in Hillsdale, IL

DIANA L. PETERSON

Born: March 18, 1952 in Moline, IL Died: December 26, 2021 in Iowa City, IA Diana Lynn Peterson, 69, of Port Byron, IL, died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron, IL. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, 1611 41st St., Moline. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Port Byron. A luncheon will follow. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or the Friedens Cemetery Association.

Diana was born March 18, 1952 in Moline, IL, to Lynn and Marilyn (Hofstetter) Stone.

She graduated from Riverdale High School.

Diana worked for McClure Engineering for nearly 30 years and part time at her family’s grocery store, Stone’s Market in Port Byron.

MARILYN LANPHERE

Born: May 3, 1931 in Rural Prophetstown, IL Died: December 20, 2021 in Prophetstown, IL MARILYN LANPHERE, 90, of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at Allure of Prophetstown in Prophetstown.

Cremation rites

High School. Following high school Ron attended trade school in the Chicago area. On January 14, 1961 he married Delores Farrell in Prophetstown. She died May 13, 2021. Ron worked at Multi Products in Prophetstown and also as a tool & die maker and machinist RONALD P. BUCK, at Alcoa in Riverdale, IA. He was a former 79, of Prophetstown, member of the First Congregational Church IL, died Monday, December 20, 2021 at in Prophetstown and until recently had been CGH Medical Center in attending Advent Christian Church in Prophetstown. For many years he was a Cub Scout Sterling, IL. Leader and Scout Master for Boy Scouts, and Cremation rites he also ran the food pantry in Prophetstown have been accorded. for many years. Ron enjoyed fishing, cycling A memorial service will be held at 10:30 and going on summer vacations with his a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the family.

Advent Christian Church in Prophetstown, Survivors include one son, Dr. David preceded by a visitation starting at 9:00 (Shujiao) Buck of Skokie, IL; two grandchila.m. Retired Pastor Andy Ploenzke will be offidren, Marina Buck of Atlanta, GA and Brandon ciating. The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Buck of San Diego, CA; three sisters-in-law, Prophetstown is in charge of arrangements.

Toni Buck of Prophetstown, Donna (Chuck) Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Calderon of Prophetstown and Ruth Ross of Prophetstown. A memorial has been estabGrand Detour, IL. lished by the family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Ron was born January 5, 1942 in Portland his wife, Delores; son, Frank Buck; one sister, Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Ernest M. and Kathryn L. (Ziegenbein) Buck. He was Beverly Olalde; one brother, Barry Buck.

To send online condolences go to www. educated in the Prophetstown grade schools bosmagibson.com and was a 1960 graduate of Prophetstown Born: January 5, 1942 in Portland Township, Whiteside County, IL Died: December 20, 2021 in Sterling, IL

She was a longtime active member of Peace Lutheran Church, Port Byron, and most recently of Faith Lutheran Church, Moline.

She worked hard to raise her 3 boys and was proud of them for becoming hard working family men. Diana loved following her grandchildren in their activities and sports. In recent years she was devoted to caring for her mother. Her family meant everything to her.

She will be remembered for her selflessness, always putting others needs first. She also enjoyed spending time with the “Hotties” and the McClure Girls.

She is survived by her 3 sons and their spouses; David (Melissa) Peterson, Chapin, SC, Derek (T.A.) Peterson, Port Byron, IL, Dustin (Sarah) Peterson, Port Byron; brother and sister-in-law, Bill (Lynn) Stone, Port Byron; grandchildren, Dalton (Katelyn), Mickenly, Dawson, Brooklyn, Landen, Cullan, Piper, Breckin; great grandchildren, Adeline and Daniel; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan (Eileen) Stone and Bob (Rita) Stone. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

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have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM on Thursday December 30, 2021, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Procession to the graveside service at Sharon Cemetery in Erie, IL, will follow the visitation with Ken Renkes officiating. A memorial has been established to American Diabetes Association.

Marilyn was born May 3, 1931, in rural Prophetstown to Lloyd and Miriam (Weber) Toppert. She attended rural Prophetstown

grade schools and was a graduate of Prophetstown High School. She married Richard F. Lanphere on November 18, 1951, in Prophetstown. He died September 18, 2006.

Marilyn worked for GE in Morrison, IL and also at the Morrison Community Hospital in medical records as an administrator for over twenty years until retiring. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gambling. She also loved watching cooking shows and doing word searches.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy

operated for many years with his son, before retiring a few years ago.

Born: January 2, 1933 in Fulton, IL LeRoy was a longtime and active member of Died: December 20, 2021 in Sterling, IL Bethel Reformed Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Jean; STERLING – LeRoy Wiersema, 88, of rural his sons: Steven (Sylvia) Wiersema and Sterling, died Monday, Mark (Lisa) Wiersema; his daughters LuAnn December 20, 2021 at (Brent) Stukenberg and Elynn (Mike) Smith; his brother Alvin “Bud” Wiersema; his nine his home surrounded grandchildren: Amanda (Brian) Rahn, Kasey by his loving family.

(Samantha) Wiersema, Justin (Michelle) He was born on Wiersema, Joel Wiersema (Adrienne Henze), January 2, 1933 in Jamison Wiersema, Nicole (Justin) Ebersole, rural Fulton, the son Samantha (Miles) Goode, Wayne Fogel (Kylie of Klaas and Effie Brauer) and Austin (Laura) Smith and nine (VanderVinne) Wiersema. Following the great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by 3 sisters; and death of his mother at the age of 7 and his 4 brothers.

The funeral was Tuesday, December 28, father at the age of 13, he began farming with his brother Marvin. He 2021, at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling. was drafted into theKorean War and served in Burial with military honors concluded at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. Arrangethe US Army. He married Mary Jean Venema ments by McDonald Funeral Homes. on December 4, 1956 at Spring Valley ReThe family is requesting that in lieu of flowformed Church, rural Fulton. LeRoy continued ers, memorials be made to Bethel Reformed farming; he then drove for DeKalb Feeds and Church and Gaffey Home & Hospice. later started Wiersema Trucking, where he (Frank) Schradeya of Rock Island, IL; three sons, Tom (Renee) Lanphere of Prophetstown, Brian (Marge) Lanphere of Lyndon, IL and Mike (Kathy) Lanhphere of Bettendorf, IA; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister, Jody Vroman of Quincy, IL; one brother, Marvin Toppert of Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard; one grandson, Tony Lanphere; one brother, Dale Toppert.

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OBITUARIES was an avid golfer and was a member of the Morrison Country Club. At the age of Born: July 27, 1947 in Morrison, IL 12, he purchased a Morrison Country Club Died: December 22, 2021 in Iowa City, IL Junior Membership for $6. Living a block ARNIE R. SNYDER, from the entrance of the Morrison Country Club he thought it would be a good invest74, of Morrison, IL, ment. Later, he cleaned lockers to pay for died Wednesday, his membership. He also enjoyed bowling December 22, 2021, and playing baseball in his younger years. He at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in enjoyed attending Rhonda’s grandchildren’s sporting events. He was an avid animal lover, Iowa City, IA. His funeral service especially of his dog, Lucky.

Survivors include his special friend, Rhonwill be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, da Greeley of Fulton, IL; one sister, Carolyn December 29, 2021, at the Morrison Chapel (George) Snyder of Morrison; two sisters-inof the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator of Emmanuel law, Cathi (Steve) Hensel of Geneva, IL and Maggie Jones of Morrison; three brothersReformed Church, officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 AM in-law, Mike (Diane) Swearingen of Peoria, until 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Grove Hill IL, Pete (Deb) Swearingen of Morrison; Dave (Anita) Swearingen of Sterling, IL; his Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been adopted Greeley family; many special nieces established.

Arnie was born July 26, 1947, in Morrison, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; IL, to Peter and Henrietta (Housenga) Snyder. his wife, Jan; two sisters, Evelyn Voss and He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High Dorothy Hartman; five brothers, Neil, Alvin, Twins – Erwin and Edwin and Kenneth School. He married Jude “Jan” Swearingen Snyder. on July 3, 1971, in Morrison, IL. She died To send online condolences go to www.

August 27, 2007. Arnie was a mail carrier bosmarenkes.com. for the Morrison Post office for 41 years. He

STEVEN J. STEELE

MIKE D. VARY

Steven J. Steele, 73, of Erie, IL passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, due to complications of COVID. Steve was born on July 28, 1948 to Roger and Agnes (Bach) Steele. Steve graduated from Erie High School in 1967.

He was a Vietnam veteran. He retired from John Deere Harvester Works.

Steve was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Per his wishes, his body was cremated and private services will be held at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Donna Steele Neahring.

He is survived by his sisters, Yvonne (David) Miller of Bowen, IL and Pamela of Erie, IL; brothers, David (Nora) of Silvis, IL, and Larry (Meg) of East Moline, IL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mike “Piggy” Vary, age 60, of Rock Falls, passed away at home October 25, 2021.

Mike is survived by his siblings, Rich (Ida) Vary of Walnut, IL, Al (Roxane) Vary of Charter Oak, IA, Steve (Renee) Vary of Arion, IA, Joanne (Tony) Lybarger of Dixon, IL, and Tom Vary of Roseville, IL; nieces and nephews; and many good friends and relatives.

A Celebration of Life will be held January 1, 2022 at Nick’s Tap, 1301 Prophetstown Rd, Rock Falls, IL beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Born: July 28, 1948 in Amboy, IL Died: December 19, 2021 in Waterloo, IA

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

2011: Abundance of donations made by community 60 Years

Dec. 27, 1961

Cash bonuses totaling more than $7,000 were distributed to employees of Drives Inc. at a Christmas party at the plant. Each employee also received a turkey. Joseph Chester, Richard Kummerer and Al Den Besten, owners of the plant, expressed their thanks for the efforts exerted by employees. Those efforts resulted in a highly successful year of operation.

Low bids totaling $280,971 have been submitted to the city of Fulton for construction of a new sewage disposal plant and pumping station and installation of interceptor sewers. The bids were opened at a special meeting and the City Council is expected to take action at the next regular meeting.

50 Years

Dec. 29, 1971

New members of the Albany Lions Club were installed at the Christmas meeting. Moeller Duff of Morrison was the installing officer for Philip Law, Clarence Werner, Wilbur Roberts, Dale Robinson, Warren Tusing, Wilbur Wells and Isaac Norman.

The Senior Choir of Second Reformed Church participated in an

evening of caroling to the elderly and shut-ins of the church. The group then returned to the Paul Sterenberg home, where they enjoyed a Christmas party.

An election of officers for 1972 was held. Elected were Robert Holesinger, president; Mrs. Richard Kruger, vice president; and Mrs. Paul Sterenberg, secretary-treasurer.

40 Years

Dec. 30, 1981

Petitions are being circulated in the River Bend School District asking an election be called to vote on issuing $505,000 in working cash bonds as planned by the Board of Education.

The board adopted a resolution to issue the bonds in an effort to deal with the huge deficit facing the district.

Alan and Jayne Smith of Fulton are the parents of Joshua Alan, the Christmas Baby for 1981. They will receive numerous gifts from Clinton merchants who sponsor the annual Christmas Baby event. Mrs. Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Borgman.

30 Years

Dec. 18, 1991

Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Rojas and

Rosalind Hesse took over operation of Muff’ns Restaurant in downtown Fulton after purchasing it from Phillip and Regina Heldt, who operated the business the past three and a half years.

Six students from Fulton High School were chosen by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission as 1992-93 Illinois State Scholars. They are Karen Kreuder, Amy Leemhuis, Christine Nelson, Shae Schroeder, Tara Damhoff and Aaron Vogel.

20 Years

Dec. 26, 2001

Randall Huizenga, son of Nancy and Wayne Huizenga, is keeping the tradition of owning part of the family business. He has joined his brother David who was added to the firm several years ago. Both young men are eager to join the family tradition of offering a full line of insurance to people in this area.

Details are sketchy of a morning house fire in the 1200 block of 11th Avenue. When firemen arrived on-scene, the house was heavily engulfed in flames. Every unit from Fulton was on-scene and mutual aid was called in from Morrison, Thomson and Albany.

Single-digit temperatures made fight-

ing the fire hazardous.

10 Years

Dec. 28, 2011

Lots of community generosity.

KCLN donated $300 to Fulton/ Thomson Food Pantry volunteer Harlan Wiebenga.

Jon and Vicki Lockhart donated $220 in gasoline debit cards to Pastor Thomas Merchant, the Salvation Army representative for the River Bend Ministerial Association.

Charles Dykstra, a Kiwanis volunteer coordinator for bell ringing, reported a record $5,449 in cash donations. Giving averaged $21 an hour at five kettle locations in Albany and Fulton.

The city of Fulton received two donations for the River Bend Senior Center. Patti Housenga, representing Community State Bank, presented a check for the purchase of a new water heater. Bill Blecha, commander from the American Legion, presented a check for the kitchen renovation project.

Illowa Thrift Store made a $500 donation to Schmaling Memorial Public Library to help with funds to automate the library.

YOUR HEALTH

Omicron, the latest mutation of COVID-19, discussed

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. Omicron is the latest mutation of COVID-19, proving that viruses will behave exactly as expected. They will mutate in order to survive. We now know after a few weeks that this variant spreads faster than the delta variant and it also evades existing immunity more easily than previous variants. However, it has not yet established itself as more deadly or a cause

of other more severe illness. Most notably, the number of spike proteins has caused a more dramatic shift in the COVID-19 species than previous shifts.

The good news is the booster vaccines seem to make a positive difference in outcomes. In addition, some of the antibody treatments appear to have a positive impact as well. The mechanism that scientists referred to as immune escape involves many mutations that allow the virus to over-

ride the existing defenses to some degree. The exact origins are unknown, but the epicenter is South Africa, and it possibly may have risen from contact with animals in a condition known as reverse zoonosis in which the original disease reentered an animal only to mutate.

Omicron clearly has been able to override the existing immunity of those who had been infected with the disease from natural measures far

more than the delta variant. It’s too early to know what impact the vaccinations will have as there have been some breakthroughs. There is some early evidence, though, that boosters lessen the severity.

Additional good news about the omicron variant is those testing positive who are hospitalized are averaging less than three days in the hospital compared with more than eight days with previous variants.

O’Gara on Palmer College Dean’s List

Erin O’Gara of Prophetstown was named to the Summer 2021 trimester Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa.

work selected for the juried student art exhibition at Monmouth College.

About 40 pieces of art were accepted for submission into the contest. Art ranged from digital photography to ceramic pieces.

Palicki participates in juried student art exhibition

Ruffo on Wesleyan University’s Dean’s List

the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at Iowa Wesleyan University.

Students exemplifying academic excellence represent the U.S. and countries abroad.

Criteria to be part of Iowa Wesleyan’s Dean’s List include degree-seeking students taking 12 or more hours a semester and having a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

COLLEGE NEWS McConnell receives degree from Palmer College

Owen McConnell of Erie graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa, on Oct. 22.

Palmer College of Chiropractic is a private chiropractic college with its main campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Alivia Palicki of Fulton had art-

Virginia Ruffo of Erie was named to

Demand for new workers in good-paying construction jobs has been very high. A career in construction may be waiting for you!

The Highway Construction Careers Training Program at Black Hawk College aims to increase the number of minorities, women and disadvantaged individuals working on Illinois Depart-

ment of Transportation projects. A new session of the 13-week program begins Monday, Feb. 28.

The intensive training is 36 hours a week. Like apprenticeships in the building trades, the HCCTP is “earn while you learn.” There is no cost to students accepted into the program, and students selected for the Spring

2022 class will earn $10 an hour.

Eligible candidates must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver’s license, be interested in the construction trades, and be drug-free.

Interested students must attend one of these orientation sessions: • Thursday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m.

• Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m.

• Friday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.

• Monday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m.

• Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m.

Register for an orientation session at www.bhc.edu/hcctp.

The HCCTP is funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

E. and Shelly P. Stivers, 1504 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, $75,000.

Alexandra L. Devries to David M. Devries Jr., 1308 Second Ave. Sterling, $80,000.

Joseph P. McDonald to Katrina G. Klages, 403 E. Ninth St., Rock Falls, $82,000.

Brad L. and Kam Eilers to Melissa Engelkens, 1206 Long Court, Sterling, $142,000.

John S. Johnson to Paul and Julie Coskie, 15809 Golf Hills Drive, Sterling, $295,000.

Merrial J. Allison to Brent J. Dykema, farmland in Mt. Pleasant Township, $0.

Cindy L. Williams to Tiffany M. Zamarripa, 708 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, $81,000.

Maria L. Huizenga Estate, Cynthia D. Imel, Sonny J. Wintjen, Laura S. Allen and Richard J. Huizenga to Michael S. and Cynthia D. Imel, 505 S. Grape St., Morrison, $80,000.

Gordon D., Bruce A. and James J. Zaagman to Joshua J. and Whitney M. Smith, 408 W. Winfield St., Morrison, $150,000.

Robert E. Miller to Jason Wagner, 1828 Second Ave., Sterling, $135,000.

Scott Lodor to Eric E. Bryant, 400 Ave. B, Rock Falls, $173,000.

Vonda V. Miller to Lori J. and Eddy R. Nicklaus, 206 18th Ave., Sterling, $18,000.

Derek Schrock to Leon J. and Sheila I. Hostetler, one parcel on Bell Road, Tampico, $80,000.

Sandra Lewandowski to Michael Cruz, 311 E. Fourth St., Rock Falls, $52,500.

James H. and Ruth Ann Sibley to Edwin E. Corona and Diane K. Mosher, 312 W. Sixth

St., Prophetstown, $110,000.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Hernan Gudino and Miranda J. Zarecor, 1206 W. 19th St., Rock Falls, $30,100.

Rick L. and Sherry A. Venhuizen to Robert J. and Cathleen L. Vegter, 311 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, $160,000.

Cole D. and Morgan Blackburn to Ciara Dickson, 502 E. Third St., Rock Falls, $87,500.

Jennie I. Brauer to Matthew and Melissa A. Rowe, 24843 Emerson Road, Sterling, $220,000.

City of Fulton to Melanie and Manreet Kalyan, one parcel on 10th Avenue, Fulton, $3,001.

DME of Coleta LLC to Illinois Department of Transportation, 1846 N. Locust St., Sterling, $1,200.

G&K Properties LTD to Illinois Department of Transportation, 1814 Locust St., Sterling, $9,670.

Doris E. Nutt to Lenie E. and Jill E. Six, 902 E. First St., Lyndon, $78,000.

Quit claim deeds Mallie Voss to Sara L. Cole, 307 E. Morris

St., Morrison, $0.

Archer Daniels Midland Co. to Union Pacific Railroad Co., one parcel in Garden Plain Township, $0.

Trustees deed Lenore Atha Reiley Trust, Lenny S. Reiley, trustee, to Kory Summers, 310 E Ave., Prophetstown, $60,000.

Executor deeds Bernard Houzenga Estate, Sheila A. Richmond, Debra M. Swanson and Dwayne A. Houzenga to William G. and Debra M. Swanson, 512 Anthony St., Morrison, $100,000.

Maurice D. Vandervinne Estate to Carla A. and Vincent W. Bush Trust, 17694 Malvern Road, Morrison, $2.8 million.

Deeds Mark D. Duchay Estate to Howard Phillip Lefevre, 208 Sixth Ave., Rock Falls, $32,000.

Whiteside County Sheriff and Richard R. Sauer heirs, Cindy Sutherin, representative, to Community Loan Servicing LLC, formerly Bayview Loan Servicing, 306 Maple St., Prophetstown, $0.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County

Warranty deeds Alvin and Gail Smith to Wade C. Kaufman, 202 S. Base St., Morrison, $67,000.

William A. and Phyllis Smith to Zoran Kalajdzic, 800 13th Ave., Fulton, $30,000.

Aaron B. and Sheli L. Buntjer to David A. and Dawn T. Spangler, 28702 Summer St., Rock Falls, $300,000.

David C. and Teresa L. Knie to Jonathan Strong, 202A Ninth Ave., Sterling, $150,000.

Janice L. Constanzo to Thomas and Karleen Crawford, 1017 Charles St., Rock Falls, $79,000.

Eisentraut Family Living Trust, Catherine Ann Shelley, trustee, to Maribeth and Greg Brewer, 17519 Hickory Hills Road, Sterling, $350,000.

Brandon P. and Karen Scudder to David S. Frye Jr. and Veronika R. Packard, 706 W. 12th St., Sterling, $117,000.

Larry W. Wetzell to Brandon L. Williams, 601 W. Fifth St., Rock Falls, $42,000.

Hide Away Hills to Ron Tuttle, one parcel on Quail Hollow Road, Fenton, $14,000.

Robert B. and Pamela Decker Vos to Carla G. Lira and Juan E. Arias Martinez, 307 E. Wall St., Morrison, $60,000.

Cassandra Vos and Kaylee Vos, now Thompson, to Robert B. Vos, 307 E. Wall St., Morrison, $0.

Donald O. and Terese L. Wood to Joseph and Sandra Valdivia, 28594 Woodside Drive, Rock Falls, $3,000.

Ann M. and Richard E. Clark Jr. to Thomas

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Erie Village Board appoints new police chief

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

After a two-month search for a new police chief, Brian Hawk was appointed to the position during the Erie board meeting Tuesday, Dec. 14.

Hawk has been with the department for five years and takes over the role after former chief Rollie Elder resigned in October for a position with the Rock Falls Police

Department.

The board voted 4-2 to appoint Hawk, with trustees Jeff Wirth and Becky Cox voting no. A contract will be voted on at the next meeting. They also approved paying Hawk a bonus of $1,250 for his work as interim chief, and approved increasing the department’s on-call rate from $4 to $5. The village is still looking to hire another full-time police officer.

The board also received an update

from Revitalize Erie intern Katelin Bridgman, who reported that the TIF District proposals are available for review. Planning is also underway for the village’s 150th anniversary in 2022, with a Sesquicentennial celebration tentatively scheduled for Aug. 12-14. The first planning meeting is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at the Village Hall, and anyone interested in helping is invited to be part of the planning process.

In other action, the board unanimously approved the levy ordinance increase from $2.74 to $2.79, and approved Christmas bonuses for village employees and gift baskets to the zoning board members.

The board learned the Whiteside County Hazard Mitigation Plan has been completed, and they discussed hiring a company to update the village website, with a vote expected at the next meeting Jan. 11.

State Rep. Tony McCombie joins IEA school safety effort SAUK VALLEY MEDIA State Reps. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, and Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, are working with the Illinois Education Association on legislation to track compliance on school security issues, IEA President Kathi Griffin said.

Griffin, at a news conference held in the wake of the Nov. 30 school shooting in Michigan, called on school districts that are not adhering to state school

safety laws to immediately comply with the 2019 School Threat Assessment Bill.

The law empowers districts to develop and implement threat assessment procedures and access county sales tax money to

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“Violence is increasing in our schools across the state,” Griffin said. “Our educators should not have to constantly worry about their safety and the safety of their students. This is not their problem to solve. They’re under enough stress already. School administrators need to take immediate action to keep our students, staff and communities safe.”

In a news release, McCombie said, “The children of our state are our most

important asset. We must ensure threat assessment plans are not only created, but also followed to keep our students safe.”

Griffin reminded districts they can use Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to hire more staff to address mental health issues students may be facing.

The Illinois Education Association is the state’s largest union, representing teachers and education support staff.

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After an extensive search to find the right person for the job, the Erie Village Board appointed officer Brian Hawk as police chief at their December meeting.

Hawk, 39, has been with the Erie Police Department for more than five years and has been interim chief since the departure of Rollie Elder in October.

Before his work with the Erie Police Department, the Sterling native was a U.S. Navy rescue swimmer and a paramedic. He served in Iraq and was stationed in Pensacola, San Diego and Guam.

After the Navy, he and his family moved to Los Angeles, where they lived for about six years. He and his wife, Courtney, also from Sterling, decided to move back home and be closer to family after he broke his leg in a motorcycle accident and had to undergo surgery.

“I always wanted to live in a farmhouse,” said Hawk of his motivation to return to Illinois. As a child, he spent countless weekends at his grandparents’ farm in Fenton, fondly recalling “lots of visits to the Pink Pony.” He and his wife purchased the family farmstead from his grandparents in 2010, allowing him to keep the family home built by his great-great-grandfather in the mid-1800s on land settled by his great-great-great grandfather.

Before joining the Erie Police Department in 2016, Hawk was the charge medic at Genesis Health,

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Police Chief Brian Hawk is pictured at his desk Dec. 23. Hawk was appointed to the position during the Erie board meeting Dec. 14. where he handled day-to-day operations for 16 ambulances in five counties and two states. He was also a paramedic and Fenton first responder, giving him ample experience for the needs of a small town.

He was recruited to the Erie PD by former chief William Lukehart. “It was a great opportunity for me to be closer to my wife, kids and grandparents (before they passed),” he said. “Erie is a good community.”

Hawk said he looks forward to continuing com-

munity policing, which his predecessor started as a way to build trust and communication between officers and residents. Events such as National Night Out and appearances at public events have helped to grow community connections while building the reputation of the small-town police force.

“Having an iron fist is not effective in a small town,” he said of the department’s policing philosophy. “It’s getting people on the right path and addressing underlying issues,” such as mental health, poverty and drug and alcohol abuse, he said, noting that the Erie officers are in constant training and enrolled in courses for additional certification.

“We’re doing our best,” he said of the small but dedicated crew. “And I’m in it for the long run.”

The Erie Police Department also includes Jessica Adams, full-time school resource officer, and three part-timers – Jake Jordan (also a Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputy), TJ Spencer (also on the Prophetstown Police Department) and Boyd VanDellen, a retired Sheriff’s Deputy. Hawk calls the officers hardworking and reliable but hopes to add another fulltime officer or two to the force. While the officers are not always at the station, they’re on-call 24/7.

Hawk said when he’s not at work, he finds happiness on the farm with Courtney, his wife of 20 years and a paraprofessional at Erie Elementary School, daughter Cadance, a senior, and son Holden, a seventh grader. The family has two dogs, two cats and 15 chickens, and lots of amusing tales of Fenton farm life.

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14 ILLINOIS EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Creative Writing 4-H SPIN Club

4-H creative writing classes will help grow and strengthen writing abilities for youth ages 12 to 14 who are interested in writing fiction and poetry. Meetings will be twice a week from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays starting Jan. 10 and will be virtually via zoom. Reserve your spot today by registering online at go.illinos.edu/creativewriting4H. Cost is free for 4-H members. There is a $20 membership fee for nonmembers.

Wits Fitness Monthly Workshop

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Karla Belzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. This program will be offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 10 at the Whiteside Extension office in Sterling. New participants are welcome to join at any time. Social distancing and safety guidelines will be followed. Register online at go.illinois. edu/witsfitness.

Everyday Environment Webinar Series

Join us for monthly sessions on environmental topics presented by

University of Illinois Extension’s Energy and Environmental Stewardship Team at 1 p.m. Jan. 13. These webinars will provide new information on natural resources and help you learn how to make small changes in your lifestyle to have a positive impact on the environment. From lawn care, native plants and managing home waste to understanding coyote behavior and atmospheric optics, there is never a shortage of new things to learn about your everyday environment.

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Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Youth Leadership Forum

Youth in grades seven and up will learn how to make changes in their community by gaining knowledge in conflict leadership, developing a deeper understanding of 4-H, learning how 4-H can benefit their community, and engaging with local stakeholders.

The program will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Whiteside Extension office in Sterling. Masks and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Space is limited to 15.

Registration fee is $5 and can be done online at go.illinois.edu/YouthForum or by calling 815-632-3611.

Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community Webinar

America’s farm families are paying a heavy mental toll as they deal with unpredictable weather, variable input costs, long work hours and unpredictable commodity prices. University of Illinois Extension believes ag producers, agribusiness personnel and others who support the agricultural community can stand in the gap and connect Illinois farmers with the resources they need. The webinar will be from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 19.

Participants should register at go.illinois.edu/mentalhealth2022.

Small Farm Winter Webinar Series The University of Illinois Extension presents a weekly educational series for the small farm community.

These online presentations will give small farm producers a look at how leading practices in production, management and marketing enable operations to improve profitability and sustainability. The complete list of topics and speakers is included on the registration site. Webinars will be from noon to1 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 20 and running through March 24. Webinars are free. Register online for “Practical Agroforestry for Illinois Small Farms” at go.illinois.edu/ SmFarmsWebinarSeries.

Wits Fitness Online

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Black Hawk College riders jump back into competition This fall, the Black Hawk College Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Western Equestrian Team returned to the arena to compete and spent most of the time in the winner’s circle.

Out of six shows, the BHC student-athletes took High Point Team five times. Heading into the spring season, Black Hawk College is leading Zone 7, Region 4.

“Coming off a year with no competition or travel, this young team has risen to the occasion and carried on the legacy of excellence within the equestrian program and our competitive teams,” said Bekah Irish, coach and equestrian science instructor. “I am inspired daily by their perseverance and resilience both in the arena as fierce competitors and on the sidelines as humble teammates.”

Riders compete in divisions ranging from beginners to nationally recognized competitors. They experience the ultimate catch ride, drawing for a horse only minutes before entering the show pen.

Local riders on the Western Equestrian Team are Kelsey Doty of Port Byron and Lauryn Kuehl of Fulton.

The Black Hawk College Hunt Seat Equestrian Team also resumed competition this fall, going up against teams from other Midwestern schools at four

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Riders who placed in the top six in their class accumulated points individually and for the team to go toward their season total. Among the individual riders placing for the Hunt Seat Equestrian Team is Doty.

Students competed in seven divisions depending on their level of riding experience. Classes consisted of riding on the flat (riders execute specific gaits on the rail) and over fences (riders exhibit their horse’s skill over an elevated jump).

Black Hawk College is the only twoyear school in its region. BHC riders compete against teams from Augustana College, Illinois State, Iowa State, Kansas State, Missouri State, Northwest Missouri State, Southeast Missouri State, Southern Illinois, Truman State, the University of Wisconsin Platteville, Washington University and Western Illinois.

This is the fourth year that Black Hawk College has had an IHSA Hunt Seat Equestrian Team.

In the spring, students will compete in three regular-season Zone 7, Region 4 meets before moving into the postseason. Black Hawk College East Campus will host the regional championships and semifinals. Nationals will be in May in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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Morrison Community ARC Blood Team Leader The most recent American Red Cross blood drive in Morrison was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Thursday, Nov. 18.

St. Mary’s Council of Catholic Women sponsored the event. Providing groceries and preparing the canteen sandwiches and cookies were Lana Nugent, Fran Plude, Connie Helms, Mary Latwesen, Judy Conboy and Joan VanderBleek. Terry and Ruth Hoehn of the Knights of Columbus assisted in clearing out the church hall the evening before and putting everything back after the drive. Volunteers that manned the stations were Pat Pendgraft (certified ARC volunteer) and St. Mary’s parishioners

Mary and Vern Latwesen, Deb Hauptman and Shayne Prange. Thank you St. Mary’s Catholic Church for allowing us to host the blood drive in your church hall since the pandemic began.

The American Red Cross goal for the drive was 59 “good units,” but we fell short. Out of 70 available appointment slots, 66 were filled before the blood drive began. Only 57 people came through the doors. There were seven “no shows” (five of which were double red cell donors) and three “calloffs” (two being ill), totaling 10 spots vacated, which was 15%. There were also six deferred from donating which was 10.5%. These numbers are not the best.

The ARC is reporting severe shortages of the blood supply right now. I hope to contact all who couldn’t come

in and get them scheduled for an appointment at the next drive.

The wonderful folks who took time out of their day to save lives were Julie Damhoff, Randy Kuehl, Lorna Temple, Teresa Slagle, Bryan Vogel, Bill Kuehl, Melinda Cadogan, Larry Troester, Lisa Nice, Mark Schuler, Debra Knapp, Deb Adolph, Mathew Newman, Pam Shank, Chris Hawkins, Martha Kophamer, Joan VanderBleek, Beth Wroble, Jean Zinnen, Laura Smith, Marsha Geerts, Keith Wiersema, Dick Wieneke, Carolyn Aiken, Kelsie Lowery, Tim West, David Temple, Nancy Shank, Brooke Newman, Philip Olt, Lyle Bush, Sue Gomez, Sarah Bull, Shannon Andrews, Mary Latwesen, Vern Latwesen, Connie Swanson-Despain, Kaywyn Beswick, and nine others who did not

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I am very appreciative of our generous community, donors and volunteers.

The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Garden Plain Road. The sponsor will be K “Be Amazing” Yoga. Please join us by bringing your spouse, neighbor, coworker, friend or relative in to save up to three lives in less than an hour! It is an easy way to “give back.”

(10-1), which outscored the Warriors 24-8 in the third quarter. Joey Huizenga had seven points and Patrick Lower finished with five as 13 Steamers scored.

Eastland 45, Erie-Prophetstown 33: The Cougars grabbed a 21-14 lead in the first quarter and held on from

there to defeat the Panthers in a nonconference game in Prophetstown.

Kolby Franks finished with 15 points for the Panthers, Connor Sibley scored 11, and Caleb Naftzger chipped in seven.

Fulton 66, Forreston 34: The Steamers bolted to a 21-5 lead in the first

quarter then stretched it to 41-10 by halftime to win their NUIC South opener on the road.

Baylen Damhoff poured in 27 points for Fulton (11-1, 1-0), which scored 20 points in the third period. Ian Wiebenga had 10 points and Brock Mason added eight.

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18 GIRLS BASKETBALL: ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN 47, NEWMAN 23

Panthers outscore Comets in third quarter to pull away for win

By TY REYNOLDS

treynolds@shawmedia.com The Newman girls basketball team seemed to steal the momentum from Erie-Prophetstown late in the second quarter of their Three Rivers crossover game Monday night.

But the Panthers came out of the locker room and dominated the third quarter, pulling away for a 47-23 victory.

Erie-Prophetstown (3-9) used the fast break to take control, as Kennedy Buck connected repeatedly with Sydney Schwartz on full-court passes to beat the Newman defense down the court.

“Kennedy has a great arm and she’s just able to shoot it down the court at the perfect angle and it just works out for us,” said Schwartz, who had 13 of her game-high 15 points in the second half and eight third-quarter points on layups.

“We came out today knowing that we wanted to try our hardest and push our effort. We just pushed ourselves as hard as we could.”

E-P led 5-4 after a first quarter filled with missed shots and turnovers. The Panthers scored the first eight points of the second period, with Buck scoring off a side inbounds play and Schwartz then

hitting a bucket, followed by back-toback runout layups by Olivia Purvis for a 13-4 lead with 3:27 left in the first half.

The Comets (1-8) got 3-pointers from Syrinidie Fowkes and Ady Waldschmidt on consecutive possessions in the final 1:16 and Newman trailed just 13-10 at halftime.

The Panthers pulled away in the third period. After single free throws by Purvis and McKenzie Winckler, Purvis scored the first fast-break layup on a long pass from Buck and then it was Schwartz’s turn.

After Madison Duhon found Ady Waldschmidt for an open basket, Winckler hit two free throws, Buck hit one, and Schwartz scored two runout layups for a 26-12 lead.

“We talked [at halftime] about how our best offense is our defense,” E-P coach Chris Brown said. “That’s getting out and running, and we knew we could attack them moving the ball down the court, so it’s something that we definitely mentioned multiple times during the game. That’s when we need to get easy baskets, and that’s just where we’re at right now. If we get easy baskets, then everything starts to happen for us.”

Helen Papoccia briefly stopped the

surge with a pull-up jumper on the baseline, but Schwartz had two more layups around a Malory Eggers basket, then Purvis hit another free throw to close the third quarter with E-P holding a 34-14 lead.

The Panthers outscored the Comets 21-4 in the period.

“That’s probably the best third quarter we’ve played all year, so I’m really, really happy with our effort,” Brown said. “We just said tonight, what can we control? Control the controllables, and that’s better attitude, teamwork, being a good teammate, so we did those things – and usually when you do those things, good things happen.”

It’s the second straight game where the Comets have seen things get away from them in the third quarter.

“We went into halftime in our last game against Oregon [at the Polo tournament] with a two-point lead and came out in the third quarter and didn’t score,” Newman coach JD Waldschmidt said. “So we spent the whole halftime [today] talking about not coming out and laying an egg and we came out and laid an egg.

“Kudos to E-P for coming out and making layups, beating us up and down

the floor. You’re never going to question the effort with our team – we’ve got girls flying all over the place – we’ve just got a lot of fundamentals to build and a lot of basketball sense that we lack, and it’s the little things we’ve got to get better at.”

Another full-court pass from Buck for a runout layup, this one to Purvis early in the fourth quarter, stretched the E-P lead to 41-16 with 4:08 remaining.

Schwartz had four steals and two assists to go with her 15 points, and Purvis finished with 10 points, four rebounds and three steals for E-P. Hinton had five points, while Buck, Winckler and Winters all scored four. Buck added seven assists, six rebounds and three steals, Winters had five rebounds and two steals, and Winckler chipped in three rebounds and three steals. Eggers had three points, two assists and two steals, and Hayley Wuebben added two points, four steals and three rebounds.

Ady Waldschmidt led Newman with eight points. She also had seven rebounds and four steals. Jess Johns finished with six points, 15 rebounds and three assists, Papoccia had four points and two steals, Fowkes scored three, Shannon Kelly had two points, and Duhon chipped in four steals.

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Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 FaceBook live at 10:30 a.m. Sundays Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 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 Sundays 10:15 a.m.

YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, 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 Road, Morrison 815-772-3095

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20 CHURCH LISTINGS St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel Morrison Christian Reformed Church www.morrisoncrc.org 815-772-4657 300 W. South St. 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 and 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: 309-523-2834 Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767 Messiah Lutheran Church 302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Pastor David Efflandt 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 Church Office: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor

Becky Butterfield Youth and Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

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 Road, Prophetstown Pastor Kicheon Peter Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kicheon@gmail.com Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 W. 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

RAPIDS CITY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 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 phone - 815-438-6105

DENNIS ELECTRIC Tampico, Illinois 815-438-4402

Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency, Inc. Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

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Resthave officially recognized for awards

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State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Ave., Morrison, on Dec. 3 to officially recognize the home for its Illinois Health Care Association Excellence awards. The home received the 2021 Facility of the Year and Administrator of the Year awards from IHCA. Pictured is Tony McCombie (left) with Jill Smith, Resthave administrator.

CHURCH BRIEFS First Reformed Church’s worship at 9 a.m. Jan. 2

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave. in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will begin the series, “Your Kingdom Come” with sermons from a chronological reading of the Bible through the year. Choir practice begins at 8 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments are served in the library during the social time after the service.

Senior Meals are at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays and Fridays at the church.

Creative Crew will meet at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 29.

Services are live-streamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ firstfulton to join the group and see the services. The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI 100.3-FM at 6 p.m.

Sunday night.

For information, go to the church’s website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

Free community meals at CrossView Church

CrossView Church, formerly Second Reformed Church, in Fulton will host a free community meal every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

If River Bend School District in Fulton is canceled on a Wednesday because of a weather issue, the meal also will be canceled.

CrossView is located at 705 14th Ave. in Fulton.

Upcoming menu for meals at the church: Dec. 29: Sausage, pepperoni and cheese mini pizzas, tossed salad, angel food cake Jan. 5: BBQ and bun, potato salad, baked beans and pie filling bars Jan. 12: Pulled pork sandwiches, chips, fruit, assorted desserts Jan. 19: Chicken pot pie, Jimmy John bread, tossed salad, brownie hot fudge sundae

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REAL ESTATE ;D J. PRICE; LINDA DALLAS WILSON; DAVID MOSELY; MARK MOSLEY; MARY ANN BROWN, AS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE CHARLES R. DALLAS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 20 CH 137 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a pursuant to Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the office of Rock Island County Abstract, 1800 Second Avenue, 1st Floor Rock Island, Illinois 61201, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 17-06-325-009.

Commonly known as 4401 23rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence.

If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a

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REAL ESTATE mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo & Lindberg Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960.

File Number F20080023 IJSC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercounty judicialsales.com I3183031 December 14, 21, 28, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Ricky Morgan; et. al.

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REAL ESTATE that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 09/30/2021, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on February 8, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 17-20-102-012 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5310 Airport Road Milan, IL 61264 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. 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 Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to

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REAL ESTATE subje confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is a located in common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any and assessment legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The shall Purchaser have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting or any tenants other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for and inspection Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) ILLINOIS THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

REAL ESTATE For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-21-00171.

I3184013 December 28, 2021 January 4, 11, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Georgene M. Sivertsen; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2021CH77 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/15/2021, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on February 8, 2022 at the hour of 9:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 16-12-434-009 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3626 38th Street Unit 21 Rock Island, IL 61201 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Proper-

REAL ESTATE pe ty Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special levied taxes against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is a located in common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any and assessment legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting or any tenants other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

REAL ESTATE ject p The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: & Codilis Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-20-06208.

I3184016 December 28, 2021 January 4, 11, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of I.R. A Minor 2021 JA 122 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Kristine Rotthier, Address: unknown and to any and all it may concern, that on 12/10/21 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Jeffrey S McKinley in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 1/14/22 @ 3:00pm or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition

LEGAL NOTICES up to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act .

THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered.

Dated: 12/13/21 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: WJG December 28, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORTHE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF THE DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY J. FABER Case No. 2021 P 146 Notice is given to the creditors of the death of MARY J. FABER, who died on October 17,

LEGAL NOTICES 17, 2021, and that letters of office as were issued on November 10, 2021, appointing Randal L. Faber, of 10316 East Clara Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068, and Cheryl L. Piercy, of 1612 Springdale Dr., Clinton, IA 52732, as Independent Representatives, whose attorney is named below.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Independent Representative, or both, on or before June 28, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Representative or to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 28th day of December, 2021 REBECCA L. HUIZENGA Attorney for the Estate PO Box 102 1011 4th Street Fulton, Illinois 61252 (815) 589-2859 December 28, 2021, January 4, 11, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHARLES DALLAS AKA CHARLES R. DALLAS; CITY OF ROCK ISLAND; JOHN M. DALLAS; DIANA LYNN OTTO AKA DIANA DALLAS; DONNA J. PRICE; LINDA DALLAS WILSON; DAVID MOSELY; MARK MOSLEY;

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MARY ANN BROWN, AS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE CHARLES R. DALLAS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 20 CH 137 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a pursuant to Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the office of Rock Island County Abstract, 1800 Second Avenue, 1st Floor Rock Island, Illinois 61201, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT NUMBER NINE (9) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED BROTMAN'S SOUTH HILL ADDITION TO SAID CITY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 17-06-325-009.

Commonly known as 4401 23rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence.

If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg &

berg Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960.

Number File IJSC F20080023 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercounty judicialsales.com I3183031 December 14, 21, 28, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Ricky Morgan; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2021CH39 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 09/30/2021, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on February 8, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: SITUATED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS THE EAST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT (138) FEET OF LOT NUMBER EIGHT (8) IN TWILIGHT GARDENS, AN ADDITION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION TWENTY (20), TOWNSHIP SEVENTEEN (17) NORTH, RANGE ONE (1) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,

LEGAL NOTICES , EXCEPT SO MUCH THEREOF THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF FOR ILLINOIS ROAD PURPOSES. PIN 17-20-102-012 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5310 Airport Road Milan, IL 61264 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof the of amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real is estate and offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property ILCS Act, 765 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is a located in common interest purcommunity, chasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any and assessment legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall

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December 28, 2021 January 4, 11, 2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS

, ILLI Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Georgene M. Sivertsen; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2021CH77 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/15/2021, the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois will on February 8, 2022 at the hour of 9:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 21 AND GARAGE UNIT (PHASE II) 21 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN HIDDEN GROVE CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 8302036, IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 16-12-434-009 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3626 38th Street Unit 21 Rock Island, IL 61201 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The

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; balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated 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, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. 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 Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is a located in common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The shall Purchaser have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser a receive shall Certificate of Sale,

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e, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: & Codilis Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-20-06208.

I3184016 December 28, 2021 January 4, 11, 2022

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ORDINANCE 2021- 03 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE PURPOSE OF THE VILLAGE OF CORDOVA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2022 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2023.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF CORDOVA, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. SECTION 1. That the sum of SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($74,475.00) the same being the total amount to be levied for Corporate purposes such as: General Corporate, Police Protection, Audit, Employer Payroll related taxes and Unemployment Insurance on Administrative Personnel and Police and IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2021 ending April 30, 2022.

SECTION 2. The amount levied for each object and purpose is as follows: TAX LEVY SUMMARY GENERAL CORPORATE $24,113.00 POLICE PROTECTION $31,540.00 AUDIT $11,514.00 SOCIAL SECURITY $4,784.00 MEDICARE $1,163.00 UNEMPLOYMENT $628.00 IMRF $732.00 TOTAL TAX LEVY $74,475.00 SECTION 3. That the total amount of SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE ($74,475.00) ascertained as aforesaid be, and the same is hereby levied and assessed on all property subject to taxation within the Village of Cordova according to the value of said property as the same is assessed and equalized for State and County purposes for the year.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication thereof, as provided by law.

SECTION 5. That if any reason, subdivision, or sentence of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held invalid or unconstitutional such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and it shall be in full force and effect after its adoption as provided by law.

SECTION 6. That the Village Clerk of The Village of Cordova is hereby directed to certify and file a copy of this Ordinance with the County Clerk of Rock Island County, Illinois on or before the last Tuesday in December, a duly certified copy of this Ordinance.

ADOPTED by the Village of Cordova Village, Village President and Board of Trustees on this 16th day of December, 2021.

Ayes: (4) Jeff Claus, Tammy Havens, Harvey Sothmann, Della Scott Nays: 0 Absent: Barbara Myers, Pat Fidler /s/James Boone James Boone, President ATTEST /s/ Melissa Bowman Melissa Bowman, Clerk

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