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WINTER BLUES Sarah Ford/For Shaw Media

Winter has finally appeared evidenced by a thin layer of ice near the shore of the Mississippi River in Rapids City.

REGIONAL NEWS

REGIONAL NEWS

COVID testing

“Know Before You Go” free testing. / 4

New Illini Coach

Kneads Pizza

Bret Bielema to coach for Illinois. / 11

Riverdale grad opens pizza restaurant. / 5

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LOCAL NEWS

Glimpses ........................................ 14 Church Listings..........................16,17 Classifieds .........................................19

DEATHS Anita R. Fisk, Dorothy B. Houseman, Ila J. Geerts, John H. Massey, Kenneth J. Venhuizen, Marian Houzenga, Vera L. Hamstra, Pages 6, 8

RIVERDALE SCHOOLS THE REVIEW THE REVIEW Riverdale School Board discusses building

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updates, remote learning challenges

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The Riverdale Board of Education held their monthly meeting virtually on Monday, Dec. 21, streaming through Facebook live. A truth in taxation hearing was conducted before the meeting, and the board approved the 2020 tax levy, which was discussed at the Nov. meeting.

With students in remote learning since early December, Superintendent Josh Temple reviewed some of the recent building updates. A leak in the roof above the gym at the elementary school was able to be fixed, and a heating unit had to be replaced. Maintenance staff at the middle school have painted some rooms, installed new flooring in two classrooms, and updated the teacher’s lounge. “They’re making the most of the time to complete things that need to be done; there’s been deep cleaning in some areas, and the janitorial staff has done a lot of work,” said Temple.

The ag shop also got an electrical upgrade, which started over a year ago in the summer, though the project stalled out. MidAmerican was recognized for donating time and materials to get it completed. The bleachers also had an annual inspection, with several repairs to be made to get it up to code.

The board will look at the cost of repair vs. replacements at the next meeting.

An HVAC unit still needs to be repaired, with plans to replace it in the summer.

Next, the principals each provided a report to the board: Mark Lofgren of the Elementary School thanked teachers, staff and all the families for their “hard work leading into Christmas break.” He credited Mrs. Wuest for coordinating a firstgrade virtual field trip to Starved Rock and noted that all the teachers were putting in a lot of hard work to come up with winter-themed activities for students.

He also discussed the impact of the last five weeks of remote learning, with a 95-97% engagement rate. School staff are working with struggling parents, whether by offering tech components or finding a plan to help keep students successful. Staff availability from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. offers learning activities and packets, with engaging ideas to help limit screen time. There are digital activities and live instruction for students, which provides flexibility for parents. Ongoing conversations include how to meet kids’ needs, looking at spring or summer programming, and coordinating reading assessments.

Jim Jennings of the Middle School noted that conference-wise, administra-

Riverdale Board of Education held a virtualy meeting Dec. 21, streaming through Facebook live. tors will meet after the first of the year to discuss athletic events to ensure they follow IDHP, IESA, and IHSA guidelines to safely participate in sports, such as scrimmaging vs. competitions.

He added that the Illinois Elementary School Association, which supports elementary and middle school athletic activities through regional and state competitions, is financially struggling and has launched a crowd-funding campaign, but it may end up closing doors.

He also discussed recent upgrades to the building, such as new coats of paint, new lights in the locker rooms, and new sinks. “We’ve knocked down things that needed to be upgraded or replaced, and made some updates to the building,” he reported.

With academics, he discussed ongoing options such as Google meets, which offers different times and schedules for students to work on their assignments or to get help with problems. He said teachers are available for individual questions and working sessions. He thanked Mrs. Stichter for helping to monitor the mental health of students and staff.

Rick Dwyer of the High School discussed tier mitigations and ongoing meetings, with the hope to “get kids back into athletic programs” as soon as possible. He noted that there have been virtual speech competitions that students have been able to participate in.

Dwyer also discussed the failure rate, which has fluctuated between 19 and 21%, though it’s with students who typically struggle in school. Staff are hoping to cut that rate down and offering ways for students to make up their schoolwork. He credited teachers for doing an “outstanding job,” but it’s been a strug-

gle and a challenge.

Mr. Temple next discussed upcoming talks with Port Byron mayor Bruce Peterson, who would like to extend the life of the TIF districts. Though the TIF redirects a lot of money away from school, it is invested into roads and development in the community. Peterson will be at the Jan. meeting, though the board will not need to decide at that point.

Temple also laid out a tentative timeline for a return to in-person learning, starting with a Jan. 11 hybrid model, and having more students return for the second semester, which starts Feb. 1. The ongoing effort is to maintain healthy staffing levels, low Covid rates in school, and to minimize staff exposure in the community.

“Everybody has to wear a mask in the building, though social distancing is hard. There has been zero transmission from student to student, so we’ll keep the current health policies,” he stated.

A lot of flip-flopping with tests and quarantine protocols has made planning difficult.

He also reiterated prescribed health guidelines that teachers and families should be following outside of school to minimize risk of exposure to Covid. He added that they’re down a couple staff members and paraprofessionals, and substitutes are hard to find. If a teacher has to quarantine, the whole class may need to go remote.

“It’s about safety first, though we want to get kids back to normal. There isn’t a playbook or historical notes to go by. After 11 weeks of hybrid school, we’re all here hoping to get our kids back to schools, some normalcy as soon as possible,” he concluded.

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James Kuelper will celebrate his 90th birthday on Jan. 5, 2021, with family at home.

He was born January 5, 1931, in Hillsdale. He married Esther Hermie on June 2, 1956.

James was employed as a general foreman at the Farmall Plant of International Harvester Co., Rock Island. He retired in 1986 after 25 years of employment.

The couple have two children, Michael (Chris) Kuelper of Rock Falls and Tina (Jeff) DeMay of Prophetstown. They have three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

James would enjoy hearing from his friends.

Congratulatory cards may be sent to 421 W. Third St., Prophetstown, IL 61277.

Kay Beswick from the Morrison Food Pantry accepts a donation from Danny Baker, manager of Sullivan’s Foods, Morrison. The Morrison store sold leaves at $1 each this fall to help those in need. Thank you those who donated and to our associates who helped sell the leaves!

IN BRIEF Orientations set for highway construction training Interested in working in highway construction or any of the building trades?

A new session of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) at Black Hawk College begins Monday, March 1.

The 13-week program aims to increase the number of minorities, women and disadvantaged individuals working on Illinois Department of Trans-

portation projects.

The intensive training is 36 hours per week. There is no cost to those who are interviewed and accepted into the program.

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: Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.

Orientations may take place online, depending on precautions being taken at that time. Register for an orientation session at www.bhc.edu/hcctp or contact Paul Fessler at 309-796-5729 or fesslerp@bhc.edu.

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

FREE FOOT CLINIC

Illinois Elks free children’s podiatry clinic

Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation in cooperation with Northwest District Elks Lodges will sponsor a free children’s podiatry assessment clinic on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Morrison Family Care Clinic, located at 303 N. Jackson Street Morrison with Dr. David Yeager as the clinician in charge.

The Clinic starts at 8:00 a.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks

Children’s Care office at 1-800-2720074 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

There are no charges for any services at this clinic.

No medical referral is necessary for the clinic but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic.

The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928 and this is one of the 15 clinic locations throughout Illinois. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing inward or outward or complains of foot pain they can be seen at this clinic. There is no charge for any diagnostic services at this clinic. The Elks will pro-

vide financial assistance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.

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MORRISON

Pannier won’t seek third term as mayor

Four aldermen up for election are running unopposed

By TIMOTHY EGGERT

teggert@shawmedia.com Mayor Everett Pannier will not seek a third term this spring, he confirmed Tuesday.

Pannier, 77, said in an interview that his choice to walk away from the office was personal.

“It’s just time,” Pannier said. “Eight years is long enough, and with my age and health and everything, I thought it was probably pertinent to not re-run.”

Pannier was first elected in 2013, and was re-elected in 2017. Mayors serve 4-year terms and run without a political party affiliation.

He won’t completely abandon his involvement

with city government: He plans to stay in touch with how the city moves forward, but from a distance, Pannier said.

“My intent is that when a new regime takes over, they take over – but I’ll be watching what happens with the redo of five blocks of Main Street.”

According to petitions to run in the April 6 consolidated election filed in the last week, city residents will have a choice Everett Pannier between two candidates for mayor: acting City Clerk Scott Vandermyde and current Ward 3 Alderman Vernon Tervelt.

Vandermyde, 57, a retired insurance executive, has been the acting city clerk since mid-July.

Tervelt, 77, a retired manager and sales representative, first was elected to represent the 3rd

Boy Scout Mitch Hasenour becomes Eagle Scout

Ward in 2015. He ran unopposed in 2019, and was re-elected to a second term.

Tervelt’s term is slated to expire in 2023, meaning that were he to be elected mayor, he could appoint, and the council could approve, someone to fill his spot as alderman.

The petitions to run further show that every current alderman intends to run for re-election, unopposed.

Two alderman from each of the city’s four wards are elected to 4-year terms, except when the term is 2 years.

In Ward 2, Alderman Harvey Zuidema is running seeking a fourth 4-year term.

In Ward 3, Alderman Josh West is running seeking re-election to a 4-year term.

In Ward 4, Alderman Kevin Bruckner Jr. is running seeking the 4-year term, while Alderman Arlyn Deets is running seeking the unexpired 2-year term.

Deets won the 4-year term in 2017, after being elected to the 2-year term in 2015.

Bruckner secured the 2-year term in 2019.

COVID TESTING “Know Before You Go” campaign; free COVID-19 testing available

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Port Byron mayor Bruce Peterson met with Boy Scout Mitch Hasenour of Port Byron on Tuesday, Dec. 22 to sign the paperwork for Mitch to become an Eagle Scout. Mitch’s Eagle Scout project was fixing up and upgrading the wooden gazebo in downtown Port Byron, which he accomplished in the fall with the assistance of the village, other local Scouts, and their parents. Congratulations Mitch!

The Whiteside County Community Health Clinic (WCCHC) and Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) “Know Before You Go” campaign will be providing free, no appointment necessary COVID-19 testing. Testing will take place Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Dec. 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the drive-thru while supplies last.

The goal of this campaign is to find positive cases, some of which may be from the holiday, and continue to work with the community to prevent the spread of COVID-19 before the New Year. Antigen tests will be used to provide same day results.

Antigen tests can be used to slow the spread of COVID-19 by providing rapid results. However, these tests are not as sensitive as PCR tests and can produce a higher number of false negatives.

Rapid antigens testing may not detect COVID-19 in positive individuals if they are asymptomatic or early in their infectious period.

As part of the “Know Before You Go” campaign, participants will be called with results by the end of the day they test. As antigen tests are not as reliable for confirming someone is truly negative, notes will only be provided for individuals who test positive. WCCHC and WCHD do not recommend retesting if someone has tested positive in the last 90 days.

To keep COVID-19 from spreading,individuals who test negative should still follow current holiday guidance and limit in-person gatherings to household members and gather virtually with friends and family. Learn more at: https://allin. illinois.gov/

NEW CORDOVA BUSINESS

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

There’s something new for the community at the Rt. 84 crossroads in Cordova – a family friendly restaurant with a wood-fired brick oven, a savory selection of pizza, and a young and enthusiastic staff.

In the works for over a year, Kneads Pizza officially opened for business on Dec. 4.

It’s the first business for sole owner Jacob Bussert of Port Byron.

The 23-year-old, who graduated from Riverdale in 2016, chose to open the pizzeria in Cordova after recognizing the need for more food choices in the area. With some experience in the food industry, the business seemed a natural progression of his career choice.

Bussert attended the Goodfellas Pizza School of New York, a handson school where entrepreneurs are trained for the pizza business, in December 2019.

He had just rented the empty restaurant space along Route 84, formerly the Happy Tummy restaurant, so he was ready to put his knowledge to work. The remodeling process began in November 2019, which included new flooring, paint, tables, and silver and copper tones.

The signature element of the business is the brick wood-fire oven constructed in the kitchen. Bussert gets weekly deliveries of wood from Volrath Hardwoods of Camanche, Iowa.

The fire is started each morning and tended to throughout the day.

The sweet aroma of wood combined with the slow-cooked pizzas makes it an authentic experience with a meal to savor.

“The dough recipe, as well as some of the sauces and techniques we use, are directly from what I learned while I was training,” he said of the menu. “I would describe the pizzas as unique takes on traditional woodfired recipes.”

Signature pizzas (14”) include street taco, Big Kahuna, Reuben, barbeque chicken, and buffalo chicken. Specialty pizzas are margherita, supreme, garden, meat lovers, and sausage and mushroom. Single toppings are also available, and sides of garlic knots and tiramisu round out the menu.

Bussert had planned to open earlier in the year but there were delays due to Covid, mostly with delivery times that were prolonged. Despite some setbacks and opening during a tough year in the restaurant business, the first month in operation has exceeded expectations. “Busi-

Jacob Bussert holds a signature pizza fresh out of the wood-fired oven at Kneads Pizza in Cordova.

A seating area where you will be able to relax and study the menu. ness has been great - even with the restrictions - since pizza is a good carry-out item. We have received a ton of support from the community,” Bussert said.

For the time being, due to Covid mitigations, the business is only

open for carry-out. However, a remodeled restaurant, complete with booths, tables, TVs, a bar, and 14 employees will eventually greet customers hungry for wood-fired pizza and a cozy dine-in experience.

Kneads Pizza is located at 199 Rt.

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Sarah Ford/For Shaw Media 84 N. in Cordova. Hours are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday, and 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The business is closed on Mondays.Call 309-987-1016 to place a carry-out order and watch for weekly specials on the Facebook page.

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OBITUARIES Anita R. Fisk

PROPHETSTOWN – Anita Rae Fisk, 79 of Prophetstown, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.

Anita was born on July 12, 1941, in Sterling, the daughter of Leslie and Berneice (Oppendike) Johnson.

She married David E. Fisk on Aug. 19, 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia. He preceded her in death on June 19, 2019.

Anita was a LPN, and worked at Morrison Hospital, and then at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Prophetstown, where she became the director of nursing.

She was a volunteer when the blood mobile came to town, and an administrator to the Main Street organization in Prophetstown for many years.

Anita and David were very involved with their church, the former First Congregational Church in Prophetstown where she was superintendent of Sunday school.

She loved to sew, enjoyed going to garage sales, and was an accomplished piano player. She loved her animals and had fostered many dogs through the years.

Survivors include her daughter, Leslie (Patrick) McPherson of Polo; her sons, Michael Fisk (Lindy Greenwood) of Prophetstown and Trevor (Jodi) Fisk of Moline; her AFS son, David (Jan) Finch of Austrailia; her sister, Jeralyn (Robert) Johnston of West Liberty, Iowa; 13 grandchildren, Libby, David (Lora), Steve, Maggie (Matt), Amanda (Tim), Mallory (Stacey), Brandon (Katie), Caitlin (Casey), Kendra, Tari, Kolton, Erin and Dana; 11 great-grandchildren, Westen, Maryn, Barret, Myah, Lindsey, Grant, Dean, Chloe, Parker, Paisley and Kalvin; two nieces, Heidi (Kelly) Westen and Brianna (Adam) Jarr; two great nieces; and two great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and one brother in infancy, Richard.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded with the McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

Special thanks to Lindy Greenwood, CGH Medical Center and Rock River Hospice and Home for the incredible

care and compassion given to Anita.

Dorothy B. Houseman

MORRISON – Dorothy B. Houseman, 94, of Resthave Home in Morrison, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Resthave Home.

There was a public graveside service Monday, Dec. 28, at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. The Morrison chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

A memorial to Christ Lutheran School in Sterling has been established.

Dorothy was born December 24, 1925 in Morrison to Bernhard H. and Anna (Meyerhoff) Rushmeyer.

She was educated in the McElrath Grade School in rural Whiteside County and was a 1944 graduate of Morrison High School.

She then attended Mt. St. Clare College in Clinton, Iowa. On February 17, 1946, she married Donald E. Houseman in Sterling. He died March 4, 2005.

Dorothy started off as a school teacher in a one-room school in rural Whiteside County.

She then farmed alongside her husband, Don, and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison and also the Mountain View Lutheran Church in Apache Junction, Arizona.

Dorothy was very involved at St. Peter’s, where she played the organ, sang in the choir, taught catechism and Sunday school, was a member and officer in the Ladies Aide Society and belonged to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

She was a member of 4-H and was an avid Cubs fan. Dorothy enjoyed traveling with her husband and had visited various locations throughout the world.

Survivors include two sons, J. Dan (Marilyn) Houseman of Lake St. Louis, Missouri and Michael (Barb) Houseman of Silvis; 11 grandchildren, Ben (Jen Piper) Houseman, Jeremy (Jessica) Houseman, Matt Houseman, Michelle (Matt) Pinkerton, Ann Houseman, Christian Houseman, Don Jhovani Houseman, Jordie Houseman, Linda Houseman, Andrea (Ricardo) Gutierrez, and Mitch (Stacey) Houseman; and one sister-inlaw, Marge Rushmeyer of Morrison.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don; two sons, David and Keith Houseman; and one

brother, Art Rushmeyer.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com.

To send online condolences, go to www.bosmarenkes.com

Ila J. Geerts

PROPHETSTOWN – John Hall Massey, 98, of Allure of Prophetstown, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Allure A public graveside service was scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, co officiated by Rev. Cal Haines, Jr., pastor, and Rev. Ryan Sutton, former pastor, of the United Methodist Church in Morrison.

The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial to Boy Scout Troop #96 in Morrison, has been established.

John was born Sept. 9, 1922 in Lyndon, to John James and Mary (Hall) Massey.

He attended the rural Whiteside County schools of South Clyde and Bunker Hill. In his youth John was a 4-H member, a Boy Scout and a Rural Youth member.

He married Edith Ellen Anderson on Oct. 20, 1946 at the Prophetstown United Methodist Church.

John was first employed by the CB&2 Railroad, and then he farmed in the Prophetstown, Cordova and Morrison areas from 1946 to 1960.

He later worked for 28 years as the custodian at Northside Elementary School in Morrison. He also served as the custodian for 44 years at the Morrison United Methodist Church.

He was a member of that church and served as a Sunday school teacher and superintendent. He was involved with a number of church committees, including the administrative council, mission committee, financial committee, memorials committee, and oversaw the parking lot committee and the building committee in 1965 and 1975.

John was a lay member of the Northern IL Conference for 30 years, and then was a Boy Scout leader of Troop 93 for 15 years. He was also a member of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau, and a former member of the Clinton, Iowa Moose Lodge and Resthave Retirement Home Board.

John’s first love was his family; he loved raising his children and watching his grand- and great-grandchildren grow up. His second love was farming; he enjoyed animals and growing things. His yard was a testimony to that, with a

MORRISON – Ila Jean Geerts, 93, of Morrison, died Friday, December 25, 2020, at Resthave Home in Morrison.

A private graveside service will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison with Pastor Tammy Anderson, pastor of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, officiating.

A private family visitation will be held at the Morrison chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.

Memorials have been established to Bethesda Lutheran Church and Resthave Home.

Ila was born Dec. 9, 1927, in Morrison, to George and Louisa (Kahler) Schumacher. She attended West Clyde School for 8 years and was a 1945 graduate of Morrison High School.

Ila married Marvin P. Geerts on Oct. 16, 1946, in Morrison. She was employed by the Rations Board, was a telephone operator, and was a deputy clerk at the Whiteside County Circuit Clerk’s office.

She was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church and active with the church quilters. Ila was also a member of the Morrison Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and the former Morrison Country Club.

She enjoyed sewing, golfing, camping, and antiquing.

Survivors include her husband, Marvin; two daughters, Lorinda (Joseph Stevens) White of Dixon and Teresa Mason of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin; two sons, Steve (Marsha) Geerts and Michael (Marna) Geerts both of Morrison; eight grandchildren, Michelle Hamilton, Tyler, Hanna (Alex Zipperer), and Calli Mason, Tim Geerts, Monica (Andrew) Swanstrom, Manda (John) Davis, and Jeremey (Sara) Geerts; nine great-grandchildren, Erika Troxell, Leah and Natalie Geerts, Taylor and Katie Swanstrom, Morgan and James Davis, Brayden and Rylee Geerts; two great-great-grandchildren, Jasper Schlotfeldt and Logan Lance; one sister, Bernita Bush of Morrison; one brother, Allen (Elaine) Schumacher of Peoria.

She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, David White; and a brother, Wilmer Schumacher.

John H. Massey

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RESTHAVE FESTIVITY

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ABOVE: The Resthave staff is pictured celebrating National Ugly Sweater Day. ABOVE LEFT: Stephanie Phillips shows off the back of the T-shirt the Resthave staff received. BELOW LEFT: The front of the t-shirt given to the Resthave staff.

Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Ave., Morrison, held their annual staff Christmas party on Dec. 17.

The party was a little unconventional due to COVID-19. The staff was invited to a walk-through party where they received individually packed lunches, hams, t-shirts, and lotions. Even though

the party was unique, the Resthave staff had a good time and were very appreciative.

The Resthave staff would like to thank their very generous board of directors, Jordan Health Care and Administrator, Jill Smith. A huge thank you to the staff that organized the party and to the dietary team that furnished all the baked goodies.

Congratulations to Country Financial agent Ken Jansma on 34 ½ years of service!

He will be retiring from being a multi-line agent effective January 1st but he will still be around with Country Financial as a crop specialist. Please stop into the office, located at 100 E Knox St in Morrison to meet our new country financial agent, Michael Briscoe. He is available to handle all of your insurance needs!

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POLICE REPORTS Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, Dec. 18.

Arrests: On Tuesday, Dec. 22, at approximately 12:48 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Michael J. Gibart, 50 of Clinton, Iowa for an equipment violation.

The stop was made in the 200 block of North Madison Street, Morrison. As a result of the stop, Morrison Police arrested and charged both Gibart and a passenger, Jacob R. Lewis, 35 of DeWitt, Iowa, with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle, and unlawful possession of hypodermic syringe/ needle. Gibart was also charged with driving while licensesuspended and arrested pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Whiteside County charging Gibart with failure to appear – driving while license revoked. Both Gibart and Lewis were transported to the Whiteside County Jail.

On Saturday, Dec. 26, at approximately 2:27 a.m., Morrison Police were assisting the Whiteside County

• OBITUARIES Sheriff’s Office with a reckless driving complaint. The suspect vehicle was stopped in the 600 block of East Lincolnway, Morrison. As a result of this incident, Morrison Police arrested and charged Madeline D. Sanders, 24 of Oregon, with obstructing a peace officer (Class A Misdemeanor). Sanders was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, processed and then released on a notice to appear.

Citations: Dec. 19: Kenneth W. Farthing, 58, Morrison, possession of alcohol (public place) Dec. 20: Kenneth W. Farthing, 58, Morrison, no valid registration Dec. 23: Stacie L. Cantrell, 29, Morrison, operating uninsured vehicle and driving while license suspended Dec. 26: Porsha L. Burns, 26, Clinton Iowa, unlawful possession of cannabis (ordinance) Dec. 26: Francisco R. Vazquez, 29, Sterling, operating uninsured vehicle Dec. 26: Kelley J. Brown, 27, Morrison, operating uninsured vehicle and driving while licensesuspended

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

well maintained home and lawn accented by beautiful flowers.

He enjoyed the Boy Scout activities and camping and was well traveled. He and Edith had visited all 50 states and all the Canadian provinces, except for Newfoundland. They had also visited the European countries of Switzerland, Germany and Lichtenstein.

Survivors include his wife, Edith; one daughter, Cynthia Sue (Larry) Tessendorf of Chadwick; one son, Gary John (Bonnie) Massey of Rockford; three grandchildren, John Edwin (Teri Tuner) Tessendorf, Kevin Wayne (Nicole) Tessendorf and Lisa Marie (Joshua) Zimmerman; and four great-granddaughters, Abigail Jean, Sydni Paige and Scarlett Rose Tessendorf, and Emery Grace Zimmerman. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by three sisters, Loretta Wilson, Pauline Glazier and Mary Lou Wilson; two brothers, Walter and Donald Massey; two nieces; and two nephews.

To send online condolences, go to bosmagibson.com

Kenneth J. Venhuizen

MORRISON – Kenneth John Venhuizen, 83, of Morrison, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. The Morrison chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Blackhawk Hills Regional Council meeting schedule ROCK FALLS – Blackhawk Hills Regional Council has announced its 2021 Board of Directors’ meeting schedule. All meetings are at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

The dates are Jan. 25, March 22, May 24, June 7 (annual meeting), July 26, Sept. 27, and Nov. 22.

The public is welcome to attend.

Attendance is recommended for those with particular interest in the future of Northwest Illinois.

Based in Rock Falls, BHRC, a not-for-profit organization, provides economic development (as an Economic Development District), natural resources conservation

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(as a Resource Conservation and Development District), and regional and rural planning services (as a Regional Planning Organization) in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, and Whiteside counties in Northwest Illinois. It is overseen by an eighteen-member council, consisting of three representatives (one county board-appointed member, one soil and water conservation-district-appointed member, and one at-large member) from each of the six counties.

Call 815-625-3854 for more information.

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MORRISON – Marian N. Houzenga, 92, of Morrison, formerly of Fulton, died Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Resthave Home in Morrison. A private family funeral service will be held at Crossview Church in Fulton, with Rev. Scott Stephan officiating.

A private family visitation will precede the service. Interment will be at Fulton Township Cemetery

in Fulton. The Fulton chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials have been established to Crossview Church and Resthave Home.

Marian was born Aug. 29, 1928, in Morrison, to Henry R. and Fannie (VanDyke) Medema. She was educated in the Green Valley School of rural Whiteside County. Marian married Howard J. Houzenga on March 25, 1947, in Morrison.

He died May 23, 1996. Marian was first employed at the Savanna Ordinance Depot during the war. Later she worked at the Milk Factory in Morrison and then at Drives in Fulton for 13 years. She then worked with her husband Howard at Howard’s Feed and Coal in Fulton until retiring in 1990. After retiring Marian volunteered at Illowa Thrift Store in Fulton.

Marian was a member of Second Reformed Church in Fulton, now called Crossview Church. She was also a member of the Prairie Center Mother’s Club and the Philathea Society at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison. Marian loved playing the piano, cooking, and traveling.

Survivors include two daughters, Nancy (David) Weber of Morrison, and Karen (Warner) Smidt of Fulton; two sons, James Houzenga of Trempealeau, Wisconsin and Robert (Debra) Houzenga of Fulton; grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard; two sisters, Eleanor Schipper and Betty Schipper; two brothers, Alvin and Joe; and one daughter-in-law, Diane Houzenga.

To send online condolences, go to www.bosmarenkes.com

Vera L. Hamstra

PROPHETSTOWN – Vera L. Hamstra, 83, of Prophetstown, died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, with Ken Renkes officiating.

There will be no visitation. Cremation has been accorded. Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown handled arrangements.

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The assisted living residents at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation completed crafts in small groups recently and thoroughly enjoyed the project. ABOVE: Resthave employee, Jenn Waters, is pictured with resident Evelyn Raney who is showing off her snowman Christmas craft. LEFT: Don Vanderleest is shown working on his Cowboy’s craft. Kits for the project can be found at Décor and More, Sterling.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Dec. 14-18: Warranty Deeds Irene F. Ahrens Estate to Carol S. Ahrens, 1011 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, $29,000.

Susan R. Huling to Ellen M. Workman and Gary R. Gower, 1305 11th Ave., Fulton, $73,500.

Community State Bank to Bryant Development LLC, 224 E Third St., Sterling, $40,000.

Richard L. and Linda M. McCormick to Joseph L. and Michele L. Schueler, 1904 Ave. E, Sterling, $168,000.

Joseph L. and Michele L. Schueler to Michael and Sabrina Knapp, 27869 Madlyn Drive, Rock Falls, $185,000.

Shirley A. Ryan to John Pierce, 1102 E. Fifth St., Sterling, $82,000.

Donald G. and Amanda M. Schofield to Brennan H. Schofield, 700 First Ave., Rock Falls, $40,000.

Simon Moore to Allissa E. Hultgren and Ethan W. Oleson, 311 W. Sixth St., Prophetstown $78,000.

Keith Newman Trust to Douglas A. and Toni A. Koehler, 9090 Jersey Road, Prophetstown, $840,000.

Jason M. and Rachel L. Decker to Zachary and Melissa Buckley, 311 W. Park St., Morrison, $83,500.

David C. Holman to Alexander J. and Halie Jo Burge, 209 Pine St., Morrison,

$72,000.

Steven J. and Susan D. Kammerer to Makenzee J. Schipper, 106 E. Winfield St., Morrison, $25,000.

Rodney E. and Sarah M. Kuepker to Nichole M. and Erick M. Fisch, 409 Ave. C, Rock Falls, $33,000.

James A. Erdmier to Aaron Dembowski, 803 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, $24,000.

Ethos Development to Andrew Tribley, 2916 Prophet Road, Rock Falls, $140,000.

Carol J. Forbes to Darren F. Forbes, 21513 Yorktown Road, Chadwick, $120,000.

Barbara L. Young to Zhao Ling En and Jingjing Lin, 1202 Second Ave., Sterling, $95,000.

Christy S. Perino to Justin D. Perino, 29648 Hahnaman Road, Deer Grove, $0.

Larry G. and Mary R. McCormick Trust to Tyrone Johnson DBA Johnson Rentals, 410 E. 10th St., Rock Falls, $0.

Dylan L. and Nikole M. Devries to Midnight Hour Development, 1406 Douglas Drive, Sterling, $27,500.

Tracie Morgan to Douglas R. and Laurie Gay, 310 Creek Lane, Prophetstown, $0.

Miroslawa Braunstein to Jeff Vendevoorde, 19399 Covell Road, Chadwick, $140,000.

Quit Claim Deeds Citizens Telecommunications to Troy

Walters, 16333 Union St., Morrison, $21,000.

Ruth Richards to Terry Richards, 606 11th Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

Trustees Deeds Beth E. and Lester J. Renkes Trust to Randall L. Renkes, 604 N. Madison St., Morrison, $0.

Diana J. Celletti Trust to Jennifer L. Krueger, 1118 W. Fifth St., Rock Falls, $73,000.

Executors Deed Roy E. Meyer Estate to Danielle Butts Trust and AJ Hull Trust, 3307 Island View Drive, Rock Falls, $240,000.

Deeds Sheriff of Whiteside County, Community State Bank and Richard E. and Elizabeth A. Christopher to Federal National Mortgage, 1110 Hickory Hills Road, Rock Falls, $0.

Whiteside County Sheriff, Michael R. Oudekerk and Rushmore Land Management to Rock River Housing Trust, 501 S. Madison St., Morrison, $30,000.

Mark T. and Tori L. Wade to Federal National Mortgage, 811 Middle Road, Fulton, $0.

Thomas Turner and Whiteside County Clerk to Trust No. 22 22 227 002, Whiteside County, trustee, 304 W. Kimball St., Tampico, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s office.

IN BRIEF

BHC closed through January 1, online registration open All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Jan. 1.

The college will re-open on Monday, Jan. 4.

Students can register online for Spring 2021 classes while the college is closed.

The schedule of classes is available at www.bhc.edu/schedule.

Registration information is available at www.bhc.edu/register.

Spring 2021 classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Erie Public Library Saturday hours Beginning on January 2, 2021, the Erie Public Library will close one hour earlier on Saturdays.

Open hours for Saturday will then be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SPORTS

CHAMPAIGN – New Illinois coach Bret Bielema said Dec. 21 he hopes to have a staff in place by early January and is already concentrating on homegrown recruiting.

“I called [the Illinois Department of Transportation] and told them to put up roadblocks so kids won’t be allowed to leave the state,” he joked at his introductory news conference. “Seriously, I can’t tell you how many Illinois high school football coaches I have talked to already. We are making Illinois kids a priority here.”

Bielema, a native of Prophetstown, replaces Lovie Smith, who went 17-39 overall in his five-year tenure and posted a 10-33 Big Ten record. Bielema’s initial contract is for six years beginning with an annual salary of $4.2 million.

The university will pay Smith $2.3 million to buy out the remainder of his contract.

Bielema, 50, has 24 years of college coaching experience, including seven seasons as Wisconsin’s head coach (2006-12). The Badgers won three straight Big Ten titles under his direction (2010-12), sporting a 68-24 record while playing in six bowl games. He was less successful at Arkansas, going 29-34 over five seasons.

Smith was often criticized for his recruiting efforts, especially from among Illinois high schools. Both Bielema and Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman said they understand the need to concentrate more on homegrown talent.

“If you are a player from Illinois playing somewhere else, I want you to come here,” Bielema said. “I want you to know I am listening to you.”

Whitman said Bielema checks all the right boxes for such a high-profile job.

“We had no pre-determined outcome in mind [when starting the search],” Whitman said. “We weren’t chasing a particular person, but a profile. We wanted someone with leadership qualities who could attract and retain quality people.”

Bielema called putting together his own coaching staff “a work in progress.”

“I have no set plan at the

Prophetstown native, Bret Bielema moment,” Bielema said. “It’s a process right now, but I do hope to have most of the coaching staff, or least the offensive and defensive and special teams coordinators, in place by early January.”

He declined to say whether he plans on retaining any assistants.

Offensive coordinator Rod Smith coached the team in its season finale Saturday, a 56-21 loss at Penn State.

“I plan on meeting with the staff today and will start to make those decisions going forward,” Bielema said.

Bielema played for and coached under Hall of Famer Hayden Fry, helping Iowa share the 1990 Big Ten title with Illinois. After two years as a graduate assistant and six seasons as linebacker coach at Iowa, Bielema spent two years at Kansas State under another Hall of Famer, Bill Snyder, helping the Wildcats win the 2003 Big 12 championship.

Two seasons later, he was named defensive coordinator at Wisconsin under Barry Alvarez, then moved into the head coaching role in 2006.

Bielema has spent the last three seasons in the NFL, his first two with the New England Patriots.

This season, he was the outside linebackers coach for the New York Giants.

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SCHOOL MENUS Morrison Schools Menu BREAKFAST – All Schools Monday, Jan. 4: Cereal, string cheese, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 5: Omelet, Little Smokies, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Jan. 7: Egg, sausage and cheese on a croissant, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Friday, Jan. 8: Cereal bar, yogurt, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Monday, Jan. 11: Cereal, string cheese, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: Breakfast Scramble Pizza, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Jan. 14: Biscuit and sausage gravy, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Friday, Jan. 15: PB&J Wafer, string cheese, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

LUNCH: Northside and Southside Monday, Jan. 4: Breaded Chicken Patty, wg bun, baked fries, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 5: Variety of Pizza, green beans, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Jan. 7: Orange Chicken and fried rice, celery and peanut butter, fruit, milk and cupcake.

Friday, Jan. 8: Wisconsin Cheese Soup, crackers, romaine/dressing dinner roll,

fruit, milk and cookie.

Monday, Jan. 11: Hot Dog, wg bun, mac and cheese, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: Fiestada Pizza, sour cream/salsa, corn, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Jan. 14: Cavatini Pasta, bread stick, green beans, fruit, milk and cookie.

Friday, Jan. 15: Cold Cut Sandwich, chips, carrots & ranch, fruit and milk.

LUNCH: Jr. High and High School Monday, Jan. 4: Breaded Chicken Patty, wg bun, baked fries, cooked carrots, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 5: Variety of Pizza, green beans, romaine and dressing, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Jan. 7: Orange Chicken and fried rice, egg roll, celery/peanut butter, fruit, milk and cupcake.

Friday, Jan. 8: Wisconsin Cheese Soup, crackers, romaine/dressing, dinner roll, fruit, milk and cookie.

Monday, Jan. 11: Hot Dog/Chili Dog, wg bun, mac and cheese, carrots and ranch, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: Fiestada Pizza, sour cream/salsa, corn fruit and milk.

Thursday, Jan. 14: Cavatini Pasta, bread stick, romaine and dressing, fruit, milk and cookie.

Friday, Jan. 15: Cold Cut Sandwich, chips, carrots and ranch, fruit and milk.

River Bend School Menu BREAKFAST Tuesday, Jan. 5: Cooks Choice Wednesday, Jan. 6: Sausage and egg on bun, fruit, juice and milk.

Thursday, Jan. 7: Breakfast Pizza, fruit, juice and milk.

Friday, Jan. 8: Donuts, fruit, juice & milk.

Monday, Jan. 11: Biscuit and gravy, fruit, juice and milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: Honey Buns, fruit, juice and milk.

Wednesday, Jan. 13: Pancake/sausage on a stick, fruit, juice and milk.

Thursday, Jan. 14: Cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk.

Friday, Jan. 15: Donuts, fruit, juice and milk.

LUNCH Tuesday, Jan. 5: Taco Salad with Doritos, refried beans, corn and fruit.

Wednesday, Jan. 6: Chicken Alfredo, bread stick, salad, green beans and fruit.

Thursday, Jan. 7 Chicken Patty, salad french fries, fruit and cookie.

Friday, Jan. 8: Biscuit w/gravy, hash brown, carrots, sausage and juice.

Monday, Jan. 11: Hot Dog on bun, chips, bakes beans, broccoli and fruit.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: Tacos, salad, fruit and cookie.

Wednesday, Jan. 13: Bosco Sticks w/ marinara sauce, salad, green beans and fruit.

Thursday, Jan. 14: Chicken Nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, corn and fruit.

Friday, Jan. 15: Mini Pancakes, Little Smokies, sweet potato puffs and fruit.

Unity Christian School Menu Tuesday, Jan. 5: Hot Dog, chips, baked beans, apple and milk.

Wednesday, Jan. 6: Sweet and sour chicken, rice, broccoli, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Jan. 7: Goulash, bread, green beans, pineapple and milk.

Friday, Jan. 8: Scalloped potatoes and ham, veggie, fruit, pudding and milk.

Monday, Jan. 11: Tortilla roll-up w/turkey, baked chips, veggie, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: Chicken Tetrazzini, broccoli, bread, fruit and milk.

Wednesday, Jan. 13: Cheeseburger, fries, fruit, cookie and milk.

Thursday, Jan. 14: Biscuit and gravy, hash brown, strawberries and milk.

Friday, Jan. 15: Pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, fruit and milk.

ERIE HIGH SCHOOL

Staying busy dispite the confines of COVID-19

By BARB PROEGER

The NHS chapter at Erie High School has been busy this fall despite working within the confines of COVID. Each of our group projects involved working as a committee through virtual meetings.

Most recently the group has been virtually tutoring the elementary students on Wed. afternoons, recording stories to place online for the elementary students to access, and just completing a holiday greeting card project.

Earlier this fall they celebrated teacher appreciation week with treat boxes for the teachers. Normally this recognition is done in May but with the quarantine it was not possible.

Another project was recognizing the local veterans with thank you cards for their services. There was also a non-perishable drive collection for the local Erie Food Pantry.

For the holiday card project the students either signed cards or designed cards for the 65 residents at the Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Once the cards were complete they were placed in bags field with puzzles, coloring pages and of course a sweet treat to be delivered. Normally the NHS group goes caroling during the holiday season, but that is one more thing that had to be put on hold this year.

The residents at Resthave were very appreciative of being thought about and commented that the activities will give them something to do on those long winter days ahead.

In addition to working on group service projects the members have still maintained their individual service hour requirements this semester to serving the community, their church, other organizations or the school.

COLLEGE NEWS James Stratton named to Knox College Dean’s List James Stratton of Cordova, has been named to the Knox College Dean’s List of distinguished students for the 2020 Fall Term. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade

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Left to right, Jade Nickerson, Mya Jones, Isabelle VanOosten, and Emily Herzmann hold some of the 65 holiday bags assembled for the residents of Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison.

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Left to right, Paige Dykstra, Macy Ashdown, Shea Winters, and Cadance Hawk are holding holiday bags for the residents of Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison.

point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Stratton’s major is History at Knox.

Sydney Beveroth earns degree from Iowa State This fall, 2,001 students earned degrees from Iowa State University.

The graduates were recognized in a virtual ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Among the graduates was Sydney Beveroth, receiving her Bachelor of Science, Apparel, Merchandising and Design, Summa Cum Laude.

Continuing a practice started last spring, Iowa State prepared graduation

day gift boxes for all graduating students. It included a cardinal-and-gold tassel, musical card from President Wintersteen that plays “Pomp and Circumstance,” diploma cover, streamer tube, I-State car window decal, Iowa State lapel pin, honor cords if applicable and a free introductory membership to the alumni association.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

1970: Erratic automobile caused damage to home 60 Years December 29, 1960

Robert Lockhart, who has served as Justice of the Peace for Fulton Township for a number of years, will be a candidate for the position in the April election.

Brownie Troop 73 met at their leaders home, Mrs. C. V. Wiebenga, for a Christmas party. Games were played and prizes were awarded to Linda Pessman, Londa Hook and Kathleen Sheridan.

50 Years December 30, 1970

Fulton police were called when an erratic automobile caused considerable damage to the John Huizenga home. The auto, owned by Timothy Koenes of Fulton, and driven by Mark Wierema, age 14, went out of control while going east on Sixteenth Avenue. The vehicle is a total loss.

Miss Diane Bronkema receives her second lieutenant bars and was sworn into service of the Air Force.

40 Years December 31, 1980

Donald Houzenga is shown in a photo being congratulated by Fire Chief Delbert Housenga on the occasional of his retirement after 15 years of service to the Fulton Fire Department. At the same time six firemen were recognized for perfect attendance they are Terry Bielema, Larry Naeve, James Brondyke, Ronald Koenes, Henry Meurs and Chief Housenga.

The Albany Ambulance Association has been certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health as a provider of emergency medical care.

A Certificate of Merit and the “Star of Life” decal to be used on emergency vehicles were presented to the ambulance service in recognition of

their voluntary efforts to meet federal standards.

30 Years December 26, 1990

Mike Countryman presented an award to David Vogel of Agri-King thanking him for serving as an advisor to their consumer education class for the past semester. Peter Vander Bleek is presented an award to Larry Woods of Drives, Inc. for serving as an advisor to their class.

Dr. John Clark recently was named Vice President of Nutrition at Agri-King by Clark Curley, president. Dr. Clark was Agri-King’s Director of Technical Service from 1976-1987 and returns to the Illinois based company after serving four years as Senior Dairy Consultant for Purina Mills, Camp Hill, PA.

20 Years December 27, 2000

The freshmen boys traveled to

Oregon to play in a 16 team holiday tournament. The Fulton freshmen boys, for the second year in a row, came back home to Fulton with the championship trophy.

10 Years December 29, 2010

Michael Hastings, President and CEO of Sand Prairie Wireless, a division of Jo-Carroll Energy, presented Fulton Mayor Larry Russell with a plaque to thank him and the City of Fulton for helping Sand Prairie Wireless begin offering service in Fulton.

Auto-Owners Insurance is ranked highest in customer satisfaction with the auto insurance claims experience by J.D. Power and Associates for the third consecutive year.

Huizenga & Wierenga Insurance is a local independent Auto-Owners Insurance Agency and is proud to share in this success.

VACCINE SCAMS

Be aware of COVID vaccine scams

Following recent approval from the FDA, the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed across the country. Unfortunately, this gives scammers an opportunity to trick those who are eager to get vaccinated. The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office is warning the public to be wary, especially during the holidays when scam calls tend to increase.

If you receive these types of calls it’s important not engage in any type of conversation.

Right now, these types of vaccinations aren’t available to the public. Don’t tell them any kind of information, don’t tell them you know it’s a scam just hang up the phone.

There haven’t been any locally reported scams yet but if you start to receive calls or messages that sound like one you can report it to the FTC. You can also file a complaint through your state or attorney general.

According to The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers should be advised to the following: • You likely will not need to pay any-

thing out of pocket to get the vaccine during this public health emergency.

• You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine.

• You can’t pay to get early access to the vaccine.

• No one from a vaccine distribution site or health care payer, like a private insurance company, will call you asking for your Social Security number or your credit card or bank account information to sign you up to get the vaccine.

• Beware of providers offering other products, treatments, or medicines to prevent the virus. Check with your

health care provider before paying for or receiving any COVID-19-related treatment.

• If you get a call, text, email — or even someone knocking on your door — claiming they can get you early access to the vaccine, STOP. That’s a scam.

Don’t pay for a promise of vaccine access or share personal information.

Instead, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or file a complaint with your state or territory attorney general through consumerresources.org, the consumer website of the National Association of Attorneys General.

YOUR HEALTH

Superbugs ignited by COVID-19 a concern

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

As if we haven’t had enough hype on the coronavirus causing COVID19, we look over our shoulders to see another deadly bug on the horizon that is actually far more deadly than COVID-19 and at the same time is following closely in his foot paths.

The organism is actually a yeast organism known as candida auris.

The organism is known as a super bug because it eludes medicines designed to kill it.

Once it establishes itself at a hos-

pital or medical institution, it is quite difficult to eliminate.

To put the death rate or fatality of this organism in perspective, we should recognize the coronavirus kills about 1% of the infected people with the virus. This new organism may kill from 30 to 60% of the individuals afflicted.

This organism is opportunistic and it takes advantage of existing conditions from other infections such as the corona virus to follow readily on it’s heels. Even before the COVID crisis was identified, this infection was listed by the Center

for Disease Control as one of the biggest drug resistant threats.

In addition to the risk factor that is associated with another infection such as COVID, this organism is more likely to show up in people who have tubes in their body such as catheters, feeding tubes or breathing tubes.

Also, the super bug sticks closer to the surface of sheets, doors and bed railings and even medical devices.

Keep in mind while these organisms are cousins of the organisms that cause yeast, they are extremely difficult to eliminate.

A larger concern that many experts have is that this portends other significant organisms. If this assists the growing crisis of super bugs then organisms and conditions that have been under control like tuberculosis and gonorrhea and many others will be far more difficult to control. Fungal infections that are resistant could become more important than bacterial infections such as C. Diff.

In addition, many scientists feel that global warming is actually contributing to this resistance and point to credible evidence. Stay turned.

U OF I EXTENSION NEWS

The University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce our newest Master Gardener interns for Whiteside County. LuAnn Meyer and Paula Reid graduated from the Master Gardener program on November 19. This year’s fall class was held as a flipped classroom style. For 12 weeks, trainees were given a reading assignment and 2-4 videos to watch at their own pace before meeting online via zoom with the section instructor once a week.

Coursework covered botany, soils and fertility, woody ornamentals/ pruning, organic gardening, vegetables, annuals and perennials, fruits, insect identification and control, turf management, disease diagnosis and control, U of I resources, and more!

Once training is completed, par-

ticipants join the existing Master Gardener volunteers in their county and serve the community, fulfilling the Master Gardner mission “Helping others learn to grow.” As volunteers, Master Gardeners make a difference in the community.

A new hybrid Master Gardener Training starts February 16. Participants will study online each week and then attend a weekly live webinar session on Tuesday mornings from 9:15-10:30 a.m. for 12 weeks. An orientation interview will be conducted with participants in advance of the class. Registration for the training is $175 to cover the cost of the manual. If interested in taking the winter online class register online at: go.illinois.edu/CLWmgtraining or call the Whiteside County Extension office at 815-632-3611.

Paula Reid, Master Gardener Intern

Luanne Meyer, Master Gardener Intern

meet the requirements of the state’s Livestock Management Facilities Act. Pre-registration is required ($40). Please go to go.illinois.edu/CLMT

Wits Fitness Online, Monthly starting January 25, 10-11:00 a.m. - At Home Keep your brain fit and healthy from the comfort of home! Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health as you age. Challenging activities is one way to train your brain and keep your wits fit! Each virtual class is free and open to the public! Registration is required to receive log on instructions. Participants may also join by phone as well and are welcome to join the class at any time.

Register online at: go.illinois.edu/witsfitnessonline

U OF I EXTENSION BRIEFS Master Naturalist Training, Monthly starting January-November 2021 - At Home University of Illinois Extension’s Illinois Master Naturalist Program is designed for adults of any age that want to learn about and positively impact their local environment. Master Naturalist training will start January 2021, utilizing a “flipped classroom” style. Participants will be given a reading assignment, along with a variety of videos and podcasts to watch at their own pace before the monthly meeting for discussion and additional information. There will be field experiences as well, conducted at local conservation areas. For more information and to start your journey to becoming a Master Naturalist in Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties, contact Mary Nelson at mnelsn25@illinios.edu Wee Naturalist, Jan. 9, Monthly Video Viewing – At Home University of Illinois Extension is once again offering the Wee Naturalist Series, where nature-loving children ages 4-7, families and educators are given the opportunity to explore a different nature theme monthly starting in November until May 2021 through provided lessons and videos. Register online at go.illinois. edu/WeeNaturalist for one or all of the sessions. The cost to participate is $5 for a household or classroom per month.

The pre-recorded hour-long program will be available the first Saturday of the month and can be accessed and viewed any time after. Other monthly topics are:

Animal Tracks, Animals and People in Winter, January 9; Dirt is Misplaced Soil, February 6; Spring has Sprung, March 6; Earth Gifts, April 3; and Roots Slurp, May 1.

Everyday Environment Webinar Series, Jan 14, Feb 11, March 11, 1:00 p.m. - At Home Join us for monthly sessions on environmental topics presented by University of Illinois Extension’s Energy & Environmental Stewardship Team! These webinars will both 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. Register online at: go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironmentwebinars Certified Livestock Managers Training, Jan 20, 29, Feb 9, March 4, 9:00 a.m. – At Home The Illinois Department of Agriculture, along with University of Illinois Extension, is hosting the Certified Livestock Manager Online Training and Webinars for 2021. It is the 25th year IDOA has provided training to producers. There will be two training options for this year, new online training and four webinars (virtual workshops), which will provide Illinois livestock producers the manure management training they need to

Fruit Tree Pruning Webinar Series, Jan 20 – Noon-1:30 p.m., Jan 26 – 6-7:30 p.m. – At Home To help residents this winter, University of Illinois Extension will be offering it’s popular “Intro to Fruit Tree Pruning” class in a zoom-webinar format on three different dates: December 17 (12:00-1:30 p.m.), January 20 (12:00-1:30p.m.), and January 26(6:00-7:30p.m.). In this online format, participants will learn the basics of pruning, tools to use, and strategies to consider for their trees. The class is designed for those trees that have just been planted in 2020, never been pruned, or have not been pruned for a couple of years. Register online at: go.illinois.edu/IntroFruitTreePruning Wits Fitness, Monthly Workshop, Jan 21, Feb 25, March 25, 10-11:30 a.m. - Whiteside Extension Office 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. We will be offering this program 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

2021 Driftless Region Virtual Beef Conference, Jan 26-28, 7-8:30 p.m. – At Home The upcoming virtual Driftless Region Beef Conference will feature Dr. Frank Mitloehner, a professor and air quality specialist at UC-Davis, as the leadoff speaker. Dr. Mitloehner will discuss greenhouse gases and the sustainability of beef cattle production. His presentation will explain factors of climate change, livestock impacts, and the importance of ruminant livestock in the midst of growing pressures from environmental groups. Registration and more information on topics and speakers is available at www.aep.iastate.edu/ beef/. Pre-registration is required. Don’t miss this opportunity to register to hear these great speakers at the reduced registration fee of just $15 this year.

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

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

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

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

CORDOVA

FENTON

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

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

EAST MOLINE Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston & Matt Winquist Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

ERIE Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. & 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584 Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave, Erie - 309-659-2561 Minister - Nathan Bright Youth Minister - Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie - Phone 309-659-7125 Website:erieefree.org Pastor Ron Eckberg Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

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

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

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

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

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

LYNDON Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon - 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. E. Momolu, Sr. Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

MORRISON Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office 772-4896

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC 822 Main, Erie

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

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

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

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

Prophetstown Family Health Center Dr. Matthew Wolf, MD 212 E. Railroad St., Prophetstown

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Becky Butterfield Youth & 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 Rd., Prophetstown Pastor Jan Shaulis Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 West 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - (815) 537-2496 River Church 218 E 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

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

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

DENNIS ELECTRIC Tampico, Illinois

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Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency, Inc.

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

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Worship begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, at First Reformed Church, located at 510 - 15th Avenue in Fulton.

Pastor Chuck Huckaby will preach the message. Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required.

Creative Crew meets on Wednesday,

Dec. 30 at 9:00 a.m.

Our services are now 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 6:00 p.m. Sunday night.

For more information, go to our website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

MORRISON

Chamber Holiday Light Contest winners

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2020 Holiday Light Contest.

Residential: First Place – 101 N. Jackson St. Second Place – 19296 Hillside Rd.

Third Place – 16392 Norton Rd. Business: First Place – Tegeler Accounting Services Second Place – Beauty Hutch Third Place – TBK Bank

PROPHETSTOWN

“Light Up The Park” holiday display winners

The “Light Up The Park” event saw a very successful first time run with 1,546 vehicles observing the display over four weekends in December.

Visitors were asked to cast their vote for their favorite display at the end of their tour.

The votes were counted and the winners were announced by Proph-

etstown Proud.

First place went to the Prophet Mini-Mart with their display that featured a Christmas video, second place was captured by the Prophetstown Police Department with their jailed Christmas Grinch, and third place went to Casey’s Canine Clips.

Cash prizes were awarded to the winners.

BLACK HAWK COLLEGE Black Hawk College - East Campus has announced is Fall 2020 Honors List. Area students included on the list follows.

High Honors – GPA 3.75 to 4.00 for the semester Brooke Chandler, Erie and Kelsey Doty, Port Byron.

Black Hawk College - Quad-Cities Campus also announces it Fall 2020 Honors list.

High Honors – GPA 3.75 to 4.00 for the semester Matthew Loe, Cordova; Sidney Aude, Travis Coleman, Emma Davis, Lynette Foree, Emily Herzmann, Grace Johnson, Mya Jones, Jade Nickerson, Taylor Steimle, Kelsey Stichter, Bailey Youngberg, Erie; Erin Ashdown, Alissa Decker, Emily Decker, Malory Eggers,

Cadance Hawk, Madison Wiebenga, Shea Winters, Fenton; Jenna James and Katelyn Shepard, Fulton; Hallie Wainman, Hillsdale; Zailey Greeno, Lyndon; Riley Hudson, Mary Poulter and Kendra Zuidema, Morrison; and Gracie Baldwin, Lane Brinkman, Lila Bussert, Kamerra Grant, Madison Wallace, and Abbie Wingert, Port Byron.

Honors – GPA 3.50 to 3.74 for the semester Crystal Beale, Cordova; Madelynn Quinn, Kara Schipper, Logan Wheeler, Chloe Wiseley, and Isabel Zayas, Erie; Kelly Becht and Madison Bonertz, Hillsdale; Jay Dykstra and Paige Dykstra, Morrison; and Jasmine Bell, Tyler Bussert, Sidney Garrett, Alexis Saddoris, Karson Smeltzly, Annaliese VanderWerff, and Emma Wainwright, Port Byron.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ORVILLE W. BUSH, DECEASED No. 20 P 164 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Orville W. Bush. Letters of Office were issued on December 2, 2020 to Barbara L. Peterson of 16708 Lincoln Road, Morrison, Illinois 61270 and Bonnie L. Stralow of 14370 Damen Road, Morrison, Illinois 61270 as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, BuckwalterSchurman & Stubblefield, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 612700111.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 22, 2021 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that no-

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tice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

NELSON, KILGUS, BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN & STUBBLEFIELD Attorneys for said Estate, P.O. Box 111 209 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270-0111 Phone: 815-7722121 Fax: 815772-2026 E-mail: wkilgus@ nelsonkilgus.com Dec. 22, 29, 2020 & Jan. 5, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR C. SCHROEDER, Deceased.

No. 2020 P 171 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Arthur C. Schroeder. Letters of Office were issued on December 16, 2020 to Elaine Carp, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys of record are shown below.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

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Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before July 1, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), 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 by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

ELAINE CARP Independent Executor Ludens & Potter Attorneys for Executor 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Tel: (815) 772-2161 Fax:(815) 772-7440 E-mail: tjpotter@ lincolnwaylaw.com Dec. 29, 2020, Jan. 5, 12, 2021

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 16, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside Illinois, County, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Barnes Project, located at 7431 Lyndon Road, Prophetstown, IL 61277.

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Dana Nelson County Clerk Dec. 22, 29, 2020 & Jan. 5, 2021 VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTED The following Ordinance was adopted by the board at their regular board meeting on December 7th, 2020.

ORDINANCE #M201207 – AN ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2021 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2022 FOR THE VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON, COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. The Ordinance provides for the amount legally made to be collected from the tax levy for the 20212022 fiscal year at the sum of $292,395. This is NO increase over the previous fiscal year.

The ordinance is available in printed form at the Village Hall, 120 S. Main Street, Port Byron, Illinois, and is available for review during regular business hours.

Jamie Engels Village Clerk Village of Port Byron Dec. 21, 2020 Dec. 29, 2020

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Fulton Elementary School Paraprofessional (6.75 hrs/day).

Temporary position, second semester of the 2020-21 school year only. Paraprofessional approval required, job description on webpage. $11.00/hr.

To apply, please complete application on the web page and email to Mr. Jeffrey Hoese, Principal jhoese@riverbend schools.net by January 1, 2021.

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