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CHRISTMAS WRAP

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Cousins Dayne and Annie Holesinger bale up a tree at their family farm on Thanksgiving Day. Farm owner Bill Holesinger said this was the first time they’ve opened on the holiday since their normal plans were cancelled due to the pandemic See page 12.

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Heritage Canyon

Jo-Carroll Scholarships

Christmas at the Canyon set for Dec. 5 / 4

Higher education scholarships being offered. / 21

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Property Transfers ................... 18,19 Church Listings........................ 24,25 Classifieds .............................26,27,28,

DEATHS Edna R. VanDerVoort Taylor, Garrett J. Dykstra, James Upton Wiersema, Sylvia Melby, Vyrle E. Gerlach, Avis E. Sutton, Pages 8, 9, 10

LOCAL NEWS

Albany Lions Club Wreaths Across America annual ceremony. /12,13

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Fulton has decorated its welcome sign for the holidays.

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FULTON SCHOOL BOARD

Post-holiday changes for River Bend schools

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Citing a “highly challenging time” for everyone in the River Bend School District, Superintendent Darryl Hogue laid out a plan for the schools in response to increased number of positive Covid cases in the region.

During discussions at the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, the board noted that Whiteside County currently has a 25% positivity rate, with Fulton and Albany having a 13% positivity rate. The district has been seeing an increased number of student and staff quarantines due to close contact, but the positive student rate remains low, around .5 to 1%.

As a response to the increased cases in the region, the administrative team recommended a slight change following the week of Thanksgiving. As a way to prepare for any future remote learning, the middle school and elementary schools will be using a remote planning day on Monday, Nov. 30, which means students will not be in session. Fulton High School will conduct a remote learning day, which means high school students will be online on Monday, Nov 30.

The remote planning day and remote learning day will both count as calendar days and do not require the district to modify the school calendar. The current plan is as follows: FES/K-5th grade: Monday, Nov. 30 - Remote planning day - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE Tuesday-Friday, Dec.1-4 - Full on-site daily classes Monday, Dec. 7 - Full on-site learning for all students Pre-K plan will be sent to PK families.

RBMS/FHS 6-12 grade: RBMS - Monday, Nov. 30 - Remote planning day - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE FHS – Monday, Nov. 30 - Remote learning day - STUDENT ATTENDANCE Tuesday - Anchor Students in-person learning; Boat Students online learning Wednesday - Anchor Students online learning; Boat Students in-person learning Thursday - Anchor Students in-person learning; Boat Students online learning Friday - Anchor Students online learning; Boat Students in person learning Monday, Dec. 7 - Full on-site learning for ALL Students.

Having experienced a larger number of quarantines and positive student

cases at RBMS and FHS, district staff feel this model will help each building address the needs of the students and staff, while at the same time utilize safety precautions the week following Thanksgiving. Principals will provide specific plans for their buildings. RBMS and FHS students will be expected to join classes remotely when they are not on-site Tuesday-Friday. This will allow them to continue instruction each day.

River Bend has also been granted permission to begin rapid Covid testing for students and staff at school, with a plan ready to share after the Thanksgiving break. The rapid testing will allow them to rule outCovid when students or staff experience Covid symptoms. Rapid testing will not reduce quarantine times, but allow those with symptoms to get back into the classroom much sooner.

Please note that if during the Thanksgiving break the district experiences a high number of positive cases, district staff will communicate any changes to this plan. The District has tracked student and staff positive and quarantine rates since the beginning of the school year, with the information public at the following link: https://www.riverbendschools.org/vnews/display.v/ART/5fb69a3fa83d8

MORRISON

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor,

As the holiday season arrives, it is difficult not to think about the ones that we love.

The Morrison Community Hospital would like to encourage the community to reflect back on those that we have lost and the wonderful memories that we still have.

“Gone but not Forgotten” is the theme for the 2020 Twenty-ninth Annual Tree of Lights at MCH. This year will be a different structure. Due to ongoing construction we really don’t have a front lobby. COVID-19 restrictions will prevent us from having a tree lighting ceremony that is open to the public.

Therefore the staff of MCH will be decorating a tree in the 2nd floor Medical/Surgical lobby. The tree will be adorned with lights and ornaments in the memory of loved ones.

This Annual Tree of Lights is a joint effort between staff, The MCH Foundation and members of the community, as we celebrate the Christmas season. The names of those remembered will be post-

ed by the tree inside, and also published in the local newspaper.

The tree will be lit on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.

To memorialize your loved one with a light, send a note with that person’s name and a $5 minimum donation to Morrison Community Hospital Foundation, ATTN: Mick Welding, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL 61270, before Friday, Dec. 18.

This year, proceeds will support the mission of the Morrison Community Hospital Foundation.

“The mission of the Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is to support the Morrison Community Hospital, foster its growth, and to perpetuate excellence in healthcare.”

The tree will stay lit through the duration of the holiday season. After December 31 you are free to come in and take your ornament as a remembrance of your loved one.

Cordially, Mick Welding Marketing Director Morrison Community Hospital

first column will appear in December

BY ANNE FRAME Due to the overwhelming generos- written by Jessica Wroble, a readity of the community, the fundrais- ing specialist teacher in Milledgeville ing efforts of Friends of Odell Public and a member of the library board.

“Grandparents often ask me what Library were far exceeded!

“Our goal was to raise $2,650 to ben- does my grandchild like to read? Do efit the library in the purchase of new you have recommendation because I books. However, we passed that goal want to buy them a book for Christin a blur and were blessed by a final mas?” Jessica will review several of her favorites and othtotal of $5,494.53,” ers that are found on stated Friends’ library shelves for chilTreasurer Barb dren.

Peterson. The monRemember virtual ies will be divided storytime on Wednesbetween Young day nights at 7:00 p.m.

Adult Books, JuveThis program is perfect nile Books, Clasfor preschoolers, but is sic Movie CD’s for enjoyed by toddlers and kids, and Large early elementary stuPrint Books. “We Odell Public Liibrary, Morrison dents also. Storytimes are so grateful,” will be viewable on said librarian Meridith Layne. “The support we Odell’s Facebook page for one week have received for this project will following the live recording.

Find the NEWEST Odell Titles at help us in keeping reading materials www.odellpubliclibrary.com up-to-date.”

Thank you to all our supporters Meridith also announced a new timely, monthly column featuring who love their community library. various aspects of the library. The And, look for our new column soon.

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

HERITAGE CANYON

Christmas at the Canyon is Saturday, Dec. 5

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Landeer to celebrate 70th anniversary Robert and Marian (Stern) Landheer of Morrison will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Dec. 6.

They were married Dec. 6, 1950, in Sterling.

Their family includes four children, Christy (John) VanDerLeest, Cindy (Eric Case) Truitt, James (Diane) Landheer and Brenda (Frank Contreras) Landheer; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

They are very fortunate and happy to still be living in their home.

Since celebrating together is not feasible this year, please feel free to send them a card at 16273 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270.

Robert and Marian Landheer

The Early American Crafters will bring Christmas to the Canyon on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 2 – 6 p.m. in Fulton.

The village will be lit up and open with live demonstrations.

Santa and his elves will be getting ready for Christmas, Carolers will be caroling, Elfish Presley (James Perron) will be playing live Christmas music throughout the Canyon, and the crafters will be serving cocoa, coffee, and cookies.

The Jolly Trolly will be running for parking convenience.

Shuttle parking will be at Cross View Church (Former Second Reformed Church) on 14th Avenue.

Enjoy the free shuttle ride back and forth from the festival. Masks and social distancing will be encouraged.

Arrests: On Thursday, Nov. 19, at approximately 11 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Tyrone L. Long, 43 of Sterling, pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Long with failure to appear – contempt of court. Long was released on a notice to appear.

On Friday, Nov. 20, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a call of a vehicle sitting in the roadway in the 600 block of East Lincolnway, with the driver passed out inside the vehicle.

Upon arrival, Morrison Police discovered a possible overdose and administered Naloxone HCI to the driver and was then assisted by the Morrison Community Hospital Emergency Medical Services (MCH EMS). The driver regained consciousness and refused any further medical treatment. The driver, Daniel S. Dillon, 28, of Essex, was cited for improper lane usage and possession of drug paraphernalia. This investigation is ongoing.

On Monday, Nov. 23, at approximately 9:56 p.m., Morrison Police responded to

THOMPSON a call of a verbal dispute at Casey’s General Store, Morrison. The caller stated one person involved in the dispute left Casey’s, westbound on East Lincolnway at a high rate of speed on a motorcycle.

As Morrison Police, with the assistance of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, searched for the motorcycle, it was later located at 204 E. South St., Morrison. As a result of this investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Evan J. Mahoney, 28 of Morrison, with improper lane usage, driving while license revoked and driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Mahoney was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, was processed and released on a Notice to Appear.

Citations: Nov. 19: Michael T. Black, 46, Sterling, driving while license suspended Nov. 24: Annette M. Westonm 43, Rochelle, expired registration Nov. 24: Shantori D. Bell, 37, Clinton Iowa, driving while license suspended

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

Inmate altercation causes death at USP Thomson

On Friday, Nov. 27, at approximately 2:30 a.m. staff responded to an altercation between two inmates at the United States Penitentiary (USP) in Thomson.

Responding staff immediately secured the area and initiated life-saving measures on inmate Edsel Badoni. Staff requested emergency medical services (EMS) and life-saving efforts continued.

Badoni was subsequently pronounced deceased by EMS personnel. A second inmate was medically assessed and treated for injuries at the facility.

The Federal Bureau of Investiga-

tion was notified. No staff or other inmates were injured, and at no time was the public in danger.

Badoni was a 37-year-old male who was sentenced in the District Court of Arizona to 166 months for assault with a deadly weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence. He had been in custody at USP Thomson since Nov. 25, 2019.

USP Thomson is a high security facility that currently houses 1,366 male offenders. Additional information about can be found at www. bop.gov.

WHITESIDE COUNTY Sheriff’s Report

Nov. 23, 12:51 p.m.

Whiteside County Deputies picked up Troy Stapleton, 42 of Rock Falls, on a valid Whiteside County warrant for larceny. Troy was picked up at his residence in rural Rock Falls and transported to the Whiteside County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Assisted on scene was Rock Falls Police Department.

Nov. 23, 1:50 p.m.

Whiteside County Deputies assisted Rock Falls Police Department on a traffic stop near 1st Ave and 12th Street in Rock Falls. Upon further investigation, Terry L. Geesey, 41 of Sterling, was arrested on his valid Whiteside County Warrant for larceny. Terry was transported to the Whiteside County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Assisted on scene was Rock Falls Police Department.

Nov, 25, 10:15 p.m.

Joseph E. Wirth, age 54 of Erie, was cited for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle following a traffic stop in Lyndon. Wirth was released with a promise to comply.

Nov. 25, 11:25 p.m.

A 17-year-old male from Dixon was stopped in Rock Falls for speeding. He was cited for speeding 53/40 mph and no valid driver’s license – graduated license curfew violation. released on bond pending a mandatory court date Dec. 28, in Morrison.

Nov. 26, 12:02 a.m.

John W. Cavazos, 41 of Rock Falls, was arrested for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in Rock Falls. He was released on bond.

Slim-n-Hank’s assisted on scene.

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POLICE REPORTS Morrison Police Report

Resthave Care and Rehabilitation creates Memorial Garden

Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, cordially invites the public to stop by and visit their Memorial Garden. The Memorial Garden is designed to honor those whom have passed and at home in Heaven. It is also to celebrate those whom have recovered and to thank our dedicated staff. The garden highlights pictures of residents that have passed with an angel looking over them. Many of Resthave’s staff wrote messages on candles. The garden is beautiful when it lit up at night.

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Shelly Lewis, a registered nurse from CGH Home Nursing, was recently recognized as a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. An international program, the award is presented to nurses around the world who go above and beyond for their patients and demonstrate extraordinary compassionate care.

“I found Shelly to be compassionate and well qualified,” said the nominator. “She was a good listener, competent, and knowledgeable when answering my questions. But she’s more than that. She worked with me to come up with alternatives for my wound healing. She listened to me and combined what I thought would help with varieties of supplies. She was open to my suggestions on what I thought would work.”

“It took a month of trial and error...mix and match...and thinking outside the box, but today the changes are apparent,” continued the nominator. “Upon discharge from the hospital, I was afraid, insecure, confused, worried and on the edge of an anxiety attack. But today, I feel confident and knowledgeable about many difficulties and how to troubleshoot for solutions.”

In addition, the nominator concluded, “I want to thank you for being calm when I was worried, helping me chuckle not fear, teaching me skills and believing in my abilities as well. When next we meet, I want to show you some of the innovative things I’ve worked on since the last time we met. Perhaps some of my ideas will help someone else as well...help them be calmer, have more confidence, adapt better, adjust to their new

Shelly Lewis, RN, CGH Home Nursing circumstances...and like you helped me to do...overcome their fears to become successful in their endeavors and rise to the challenges of having wounds and colostomy problems. Thank you again Shelly. Sincerely and with much gratitude.”

The DAISY Award - an acronym for “Diseases Attacking the Immune System” - was established by the DAISY Foundation in California in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of an autoimmune disease. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way. The DAISY Award continues to recognize and celebrate the outstanding professionalism and compassion that nurses bring to patients and their families every day.

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Jill Bryan, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in CGH Medical Center’s Digestive Health Center, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care by those in non-nursing roles, such as CNA’s, CMA’s, or CMT’s.

“I am a nurse and have worked with Jill for several years,” said the nominator. “Jill is a GI tech who assists the doctor during GI procedures, and as such she is in the procedure room when the patient arrives.

From the moment the patient enters the room, Jill is respectful, attentive and friendly to the patient, and I so appreciate how she does her part to help alleviate the patient’s anxiety.

I believe the patient should be the center of attention in every case, and Jill exemplifies that with every patient. I appreciate you Jill!”

If you would like to submit a nomination for extraordinary service

Jill Bryan, CNA, CGH Digestive Health that you or a family member have received at CGH Medical Center by a staff member in a non-nursing role, please visit www.cghmc.com/ sunshine.

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OBITUARIES EDNA R. VANDERVOORT TAYLOR Edna R. VanDerVoort Taylor, 71, of Albany, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, Iowa.

A private graveside service will be held at Lusk Memorial Cemetery in Albany with Pastor Toni Lucas, pastor of Albany United Methodist Church, officiating.

There will be no visitation and the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family. A memorial to Albany United Methodist Church has been established.

Edna was born August 7, 1949, in Clinton, Iowa, to Lloyd and Edna L. (Wiese) Humphrey. She was educated in the Albany schools. Edna married Samuel C. VanDerVoort on May 17, 1970, in Albany.

He died February 28, 2004. She later married Orrin Taylor on December 11, 2010 in Albany. He died August 10, 2018. She was a member of Albany United Methodist Church. Edna worked as a kitchen assistant for various area restaurants.

She enjoyed fishing and needlework.

Survivors include special friends, Guy and Janet Price of Albany, and Richard and Shirley Carpenter of Morrison.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Lloyd Humphrey; her first husband, Sam; her second husband, Orrin.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

GARRETT J. DYKSTRA Garrett “Gary” J. Dykstra, 88, of Fulton, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, Iowa.

A private family graveside service will be held at Fulton Township Cemetery preceded by a private family visitation at the Fulton chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Rev. Catherine Martin, pastor of the Fulton Presbyterian Church in Fulton, will officiate.

A memorial has been established to the Fulton Food Pantry.

Gary was born April 28, 1932, in Fen-

ton, to John S. and Anna (Link) Dykstra.

He was educated in the Cottonwood grade school of rural Whiteside County and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Gary married Donna B. Borgman on November 27, 1952, in Fulton.

He farmed in the rural Fulton, area.

Gary was a member of the Trinity Reformed Church in Fulton and was attending Fulton Presbyterian Church.

He was a member of the Whiteside County Cattlemen’s Association and a member of Whiteside County Farm Bureau. Gary volunteered for the Meals on Wheels program delivering meals and also volunteered at the Fulton Food Pantry.

Gary, along with his wife, Donna raised German Shepherds for many years. He enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, and his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Donna; three daughters, Barb Dykstra; Connie (Larry) VenHuizen; and Nancy (David) Malone all of Fulton; one son, Dale Dykstra of Maple Park; three grandchildren, Ryan (Heather) VenHuizen, Kathy

(Jon) Zehr, and Laura (Ryan) Medenblik; four great-grandchildren, Adelyn, Jackson, Sadie, and Cooper Zehr, and expecting two additional great-grandchildren in April; one brother, Bob (Eleanor) Dykstra of Bellflower, CA; three sisters-in-law, Arlene Dykstra of Morrison; Joycelyn Dykstra of Bellflower, CA; and Evelyn Damhoff of Fulton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Beatrice Browneye; and three brothers, Sidney Dykstra, John Dykstra, and Donald Dykstra.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

JAMES UPTON WIERSEMA James “Jim” Upton Wiersema, 68, of Lyndon, died Monday, November 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation.

A private family graveside service will be held at Lyndon Township Cemetery in Lyndon. The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, Prophetstown, is assisting the family.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR RIVER BEND COUMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT NO. 2 I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax increase for River Bend Community Unit No. 2 for 2020 will be held on December 16, 2020, at 6:30 P.M. at the Fulton High School, 1207 12th Street, Fulton, IL, 61252.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Darryl Hogue, Superintendent of Schools, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois (815/589-2711).

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2019 were $5,034,174.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2020 are $5,533,000.

This represents a 9.90% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2019 were $672,976.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2020 are $671,568. This represents a .21% decrease over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2019 were $5,707,150.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2020 are $6,204,568. This represents an 8.72% increase over the previous year.

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SYLVIA MELBY

Sylvia Virginia Melby, 88, formerly of Erie, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.

Due to the current restrictions, private family graveside services will be held in the Erie Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Erie Public Library, 802 8th Ave, Erie.

Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie is in care of the arrangements.

Sylvia was born November 22, 1931 in Galena, the daughter of Walter and Hazel (Bristol) Woolledge.

She married Algernon Melby on October 10, 1951. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2008.

She worked for Shaheen’s Grocery in the meat department for many years.

She enjoyed flower gardening, family

VYRLE E. GERLACH Vyrle E. Gerlach, 91, of Morrison, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his home.

A private family graveside service will

be held at Grove Hill Cemetery, officiated by Mr. Ken Renkes. The Morrison Cchapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial has been established to the Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.

Vyrle was born August 15, 1929, in Yorktown, to Otto and Cora (Frank) Gerlach.

He was educated in the Tampico, schools. Vyrle served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, during the Korean War. On February 28, 1952 he married Nelta Damhoff in Morrison. He worked at the Eclipse Lawn Mower Factory in Prophetstown, and then worked at General Electric in Morrison, retiring after 38 years.

He was a member of Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison.

He was also a member of the Morrison Kiwanis Club, and delivered groceries for them for several years He loved bowling and playing horseshoes, even winning the Whiteside County Horseshoe Tournament once.

For a short time Vyrle was on a softball team through G.E., one of the oldest gentlemen to play.

He enjoyed spending his time doing puzzles and woodworking, and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

Vyrle was a devoted husband and cherished his children, grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Nelta; three sons, Randy (Jackie) Gerlach of Nachusa, Jerry Gerlach of Albany, and Mark (Jeanette) Gerlach of Rock Falls; five grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one step great grandchild; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Vyrle was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Preston Gerlach; one step grandson, Devon Hayes; two sisters, Violet Parks and Beulah Urban; two brothers, Lawrence Gerlach, and Orville K. Gerlach, in infancy.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com See OBITUARIES, Page 10

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Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase For Morrison Community School District #6 I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Morrison Community School District #6 for 2020 will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6:30PM at Morrison High School, 643 Genessee Avenue, Morrison, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Mr. Scott Vance, Superintendent of Schools, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison Illinois, at (815) 772-2064.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes to be extended or abated for 2019 were $5,142,844.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied 2020 is $5,498,875. This represents an increase of 6.93%.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2019 were $1,026,686.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2020 are $1,433,970. This represents a decrease of 39.67% over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated in 2019 were $6,169,530.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied in 2020 are $6,932,845. This represents a 12.38% increase over the previous year.

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genealogy, crafts, and reading, but most of all, spending time with her family.

Sylvia is survived by her son, Jefferson (Constance) Melby, Moline; daughters, Karla Houzenga, Chadwick, Michele (Phillip) Dingeldein, Rock Island, Nicola (Timothy) Cone, Galva; 12 grandchildren, Luke (Shawna) Houzenga, Jake (Kiann) Houzenga, Sara (Mark) Meyers, Clayton Wilkins, Caitlin Wilkins (Drake DeRegules), Brianna Melton (Nick Plunkett), Trevor Melton, Taylor (Anna) Dingeldein, Brady (Abbie) Dingeldein, Molly Danay (Ryan White), Hilary (Evan) Nelson, and Sarah (Chris) Jacobi; and 19 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and a half brother, Erle Woolledge.

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AVIS E. SUTTON Avis E. Sutton, 94 of Prophetstown, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Allure of Prophetstown.

Avis was born on July 26, 1926 near Harmon, the daughter of Henry and Mabel (Hettinger) Geldean.

She married James Heiden on June 12, 1943 in Harmon.

He preceded her in death on December 30, 1953. She then married Chester Sutton on January 14, 1956 in Sterling and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1998.

Avis ran a boarding kennel for 40 years in Lyndon. She was a member of the

First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling.

Survivors include six children, Sandy (Hugh) Hartman of Prophetstown, Jim Heiden of Fredericksburg, Texas, Marty (Mike) Watt of New Lenox, Tom (Sue) Heiden of Geneseo, Dan Sutton and Gary Sutton of Lyndon; one sister, Helen Nelson of Walnut; eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands; parents; sister, Trudy, Hedrick and three brothers, Howard Geldean, Earl Geldean and Don Geldean.

Masks and social distancing will be enforced for a graveside service to be held on Wednesday, December 2, at 11 A.M. at Lyndon Cemetery in Lyndon. For online condolences, please visit: www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

Sauk Valley deer harvest up slightly from 2019 Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 47,147 deer during the first weekend of the state firearm deer season, Nov. 20-22, compared with 50,173 deer taken during the first firearm weekend in 2019.

In the Sauk Valley, the preliminary harvest was up a bit: Hunters took a total 1,542 deer this year, compared to 1,457 last season.

In Carroll County, the harvest was 351 deer this year, 432 last; in Lee County, 334 compared to 211; in Ogle County, the numbers were nearly identical: 437 this year, 436 last; and in Whiteside County, the harvest was 420 this year, 378 last.

The second half of the state’s 7-day firearm deer season begins Thursday and ends Sunday.

Other deer-hunting opportunities in the weeks ahead include: • Archery season, which continues through Jan. 17, except for Thursday through Sunday, when it is closed for firearm season.

• Muzzleloader-only, Dec. 11-13; • Late-winter antlerless-only, Dec. 31-Jan. 3 and Jan. 15-17; • CWD deer season, in select counties only (Carroll and Ogle in the Sauk Valley), Dec. 31-Jan. 3 and Jan. 15-17; Go to www.dnr.illinois.gov for more information.

YOUR HEALTH

Pandemic fatigue and ongoing disruption in lives

BY STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

Pandemic fatigue refers to what the world is experiencing due to the ongoing disruption in their life. To be clear, this is separate from the actual physical impact that the condition has had and people who have suffered from the disease. Rather, this is a psychological state of being that more and more people are experiencing because they anticipated some relief by now.

To a degree we have lived lives of provisional existence, not entirely unlike what Victor Frankl mentioned in his book, “Man’s Search of Meaning”. In that book, he describes what often happened when people did not know when relief would come, or worse if it would come at

all. He also noted the phenomenon of those who had their expectations high only to have them dampened severely by the reality of the war and concentration camp.

Many people who went along with the early provision of isolation above and beyond social distancing also with wearing the mask and sanitizing have become tired of doing so. They have become disillusioned by the promise of a treatment or vaccine by this time. Furthermore, many people feel that their civil liberties and fundamental rights have been superseded and suspended by a government that does not appear consistent in its decisions.

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turbed. This affects well-being and physical health. Alcohol consumption is on the rise, as are overdoses and other mental health conditions.

We must remind ourselves that as real as the condition is with all its devastation, the highest percentage of our well-being lies with our own destiny. We delude ourselves if we are thinking that the condition will diminish following the election.

Besides alerting yourself to the risk of infection protection, strongly consider avoiding the news. Trust that science will win out in the long run, despite some missteps early.

The precautions that our best advisers gave remain basically unaltered.

None of them pretended that children could not get this or that it would be gone when warm weather

prevailed. Recognize that contact tracing is one of our weapons and is not considered a civil liberties infringement.

Read the book above and realize that one the most poignant stories is when thousands of prisoners chose to suffer to a modest degree in order to avoid having one individual suffer excessively. WEAR MASKS where prudent. Sanitize ourselves routinely. Be cautions of public gatherings and avoid or leave those that seem to deviate significantly from good solid. We want everyone to enjoy the birthday party, wedding, etc. Just later and safely. The condition is on the rise locally, not because of mutation, but do to lack of full implementation of simple precautions.

HOLIDAY GUIDE

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There are lots of trees to choose from at Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm.

BY SARAH FOR For Shaw Media

Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm and TLC Country Store is now open daily for the season, offering a family friendly atmosphere for a beloved holiday tradition.

Explore the 17+ acre field to choose and cut your own tree, or pick out a pre-cut beauty in the indoor display area. Tree varieties include

Dayne Holesinger and Annie Holesinger working at the family farm.

Canaan and Concolor Firs, and Scotch and White Pines. All trees are shaken, baled, and loaded at no additional cost. There is also a selection of Balsam sprays, plain or decorated wreaths, kissing balls, garland, and cemetery wreaths.

The TLC Country Store is stocked with Made in the USA items, with over 50 local crafters selling their handmade goods. There is seasonal décor and gifting options aplenty, as well as hundreds of ornaments to decorate your new

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tree. Enjoy free hot chocolate candy canes while shopping.

Hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays, with extended hours to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. The farm, located at 7250 Garden Plain Rd., Fulton, will be open until Dec. 23. Look for the four gray silos and large blue sign. Call 309-8874892 or visitwww.timberlanetreefarm.com for more information.

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ALBANY LIONS CLUB

Albany Lions prepare for Wreaths Across America

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

A small group of Albany Lions Club volunteers spent a couple hours at R.A. Lusk Memorial Cemetery in Albany on Saturday, preparing for their 3rd annual Wreaths Across America ceremony on Dec. 19.

They walked through the landscape, laying wreath stands at the graves of veterans already marked by star markers put in place by American Legion members. “It’s small town America - we know who’s here,” said coordinator Toni Lucas, pastor of Albany United Methodist Church and Albany Lions Club president.

Wreaths Across America is a non-profit with a mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach. The annual event started at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. in 2007 and is now held simultaneously at locations in all 50 states and Guam. This year’s theme is “An America Worth Dying For.”

Club members do the prep work the weekend after Thanksgiving since the weather is usually better, said Toni. WAA coordinates the remembrance ceremony every year on Dec. 19, with participating groups dedicated to honoring their hometown veterans by laying evergreen wreaths at their graves.

The ceremonies were at risk this year due to Covid concerns, with the executive director of the Office of the Army Cemeteries and Arlington National Cemetery announcing last Monday that all events would be cancelled. President Donald Trump reversed that decision on Nov. 17, ensuring that the tradition continues this year.

“There’s not a lot to look forward to this year,” said Toni. “Veterans need to be remembered. We’re keeping the new tradition alive.”

After setting up the wreath stands, Toni and fellow Lions Club members Jim Holcomb (what’s his title?), Jeff Holesinger, vice president and treasurer, and Donovon Floming, Air Force (1954-1974), sur-

veyed the cemetery grounds, which is still battered from the August derecho and years of no repairs.

Numerous trees came down in the storm, and the removal process has been slow.

“It’s showing its age, like most cemeteries,” said Jim. The club is planning for various work projects next year, including resetting sinking headstones, installing bases for broken stones, and acid-washing those that are unreadable.

Toni helped start the Albany WAA sponsorship after moving to the town in 2017; she also started up sponsorships at her prior residences in Kentucky and LaSalle, IL. She recalled a World War II veteran driving two hours from Tennessee to lay the Merchant Marine wreath in Kentucky, and working with a journalist in LaSalle who thought the ceremony might be cancelled due to bad weather, with Toni telling her that soldiers keep going no matter the weather.

Though her father was unable to enlist in the Armed Forces due a

medical condition, Toni has a heart for veterans and their service to the country. Her grandfather was in the calvary during the Spanish-American War, and she was married to a Vietnam veteran and later a Korean War veteran. “It’s kind of in my genes,” she said of her dedication to the men and women who have served the country.

The Albany ceremony will be held no matter the weather on Saturday, Dec. 19, with anyone invited to attend the (what time) ceremony.

Toni will review the updated CDC guidelines before the event, but since it’s outdoors there is a degree of safety. “It’ll be how it is,” she said, noting that guests can wear masks if they please, while social distancing.

The Albany Lions Club raises funds throughout the year to support their local WAA endeavor.

Nearly $800 was raised during the summer’s RiverFest, which went towards the purchase of the wreaths at a cost of $15 each. The Rock Island

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National Cemetery also holds the ceremony, and Morrison is looking to start up a sponsored site. Albany club members hope more communities and civic groups will get involved.

“During the ceremony, volunteers place the wreaths at the final resting place and say their name so they are remembered,” said Toni, looking upon the headstone of a veteran laid to rest a hundred years ago, wondering if they have any family left to honor their memory.

All wreaths used in the official Wreaths Across America ceremonies come from Worcester, Maine.

They’ll be delivered by veterans to over 2,400 locations this year. The wreaths remain at the graves until Valentine’s Day. Toni hopes to eventually make it to Arlington National Cemetery for a ceremony. She said this year’s Patriot Guard convoy and wreath-laying will be live-streamed. The dream of the movement is to lay a wreath on every single veteran grave at the same time each year.

Visit wreathsacrossamerica.org for more information about the event, or to sponsor a wreath.

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Volunteers (l-r) Donovan Floming, Jeff Holesinger, Pastor Toni Lucas, and Jim Holcomb walk through R.A. Lusk Memorial Cemetery in Albany preparing for their 3rd annual Wreaths Across America.

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HOLIDAY GUIDE

Steps for hanging holiday lights outdoors It begins to look a lot like Christmas when twinkling lights brighten up homes inside and out.

Few things liven up the season more than holiday decorations, particularly clear and colored lights.

Prior to taking out the lights, ladder and thermos of coffee to get you through the job, it’s important to note that there are right and wrong ways to hang holiday lights. · Sketch out your plan. Start by taking a few photos of your home from various vantage points.

Print out the photos on regular paper so that you can draw your lighting arrangement and decoration placement right on the photos to see how things will look. · Measure the area. Use a measuring tape to roughly measure the width and height of eaves or other areas of the home where you plan to hang light strands. Calculate how much overall footage you will need so you can purchase all of the lights in one shopping trip. · Test the lights first. Plug in the lights to be sure all strands are operational. · Begin where the lights will be plugged in.

Start where the lights will be plugged in and then work your way around the house. · Add to shrubs and trees. Lights also can adorn shrubs and trees. Lowes Home Improvement says a good rule of thumb is 100 lights for every 11/2feet of tree or shrub to cover. A 6-foot evergreen needs at least 400 lights for a basic level of lighting.

· Exercise extreme caution. Accidents can happen when stringing lights. While many professionals use harnesses, homeowners are not always so cautious. Utilize a spotter to hold the ladder and make sure things are safe. Never set foot on a wet or icy roof. Do not attempt to string lights in inclement weather. · Know the wattage. Each outlet can generally hold about 17 amps or 1,870 watts if the lights are not sharing a circuit with another outlet, says Parrish. Plan accordingly to ensure you have enough power to handle your lights. · Use plastic clips. Plastic light clips hang strands along eaves and gables. They’re specially designed for hanging lights over the gutters.

Some slip under the edges of roof shingles. Lights can be hung without staples or nails, which can damage exterior surfaces. Plastic zip-ties or deck clips also can attach lights along a handrail. · Use only outdoor extension cords. Be sure the extension cords you use are designed specifically for outdoor use. · Use a timer. Timers can make sure the lights turn on and off even if homeowners forget.

Once lights have been safely strung, sit back and enjoy the splendor of a well-decorated house.

RIGHT: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... when the outdoor lights go up.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

Journal recommends ‘Yes’ vote on 1970 Constitution 60 Years December 8, 1960

Fulton City Council voted five to one to adopt an ordinance providing for the sale of Patent Novelty Company stock owned by the city at public auction. The stock, 143.04 shares, was left to the city by Mrs. Bertha McMahon, the bequest stipulating that the proceeds be used to help finance a new City Hall.

Awards for perfect attendance for five years were presented to Paul Kettler and Dr. M. J. Vruno at the Fulton Lions Club meeting. One year perfect awards were presented to William Considine, Paul DeGunther, Robert Decker, Floyd Douglas, Clarence Dykema, George Hill, Milton Heusinkveld, James Jones, Paul Kettler, Floyd LaShelle, Kenneth Rupert, Ralph Schepler, Paul Strukhoff, Lawrence Vrchoticky, Dr. M. J. Vruno, Clarence Wierema and Jon Wierema.

50 Years December 9, 1970

Fulton voters will join other Illinois electors in passing on a pro-

posed new Constitution for Illinois and four separate constitutional propositions. The Journal strongly recommends a “Yes” vote on the 1970 Constitution in this Special Election. This is a great improvement over the present Constitution, which has been on the books for almost a century.

Mrs. Harold Klooster was installed as president of the Guild for Christian Service of Second Reformed Church. Other officers include: Mrs. Harry Sterenberg, vice-president; Mrs. Wayne Sikkema, secretary; Mrs. Paul Sterenberg, treasurer; Mrs. Edwin Kolk, secretary of education; Mrs. Palmer Vander Ploeg, secretary of spiritual life; Mrs. Robert Kolk, secretary of organization and Mrs. Ann Kettler, secretary of service.

40 Years December 3, 1980 The new Christmas lights for Fulton were officially dedicated by members of the Fulton Chamber of Commerce and the Fulton Lions Club. Members include Frank Lar-

son, president of the chamber; Mrs. Frank Larson, Mrs. Gary Orman, Terry Bielema, Gary Orman, Mrs. Henry Kramer and Mr. and Mrs. William Cunningham.

Trucks manned by city crews work to provide additional parking spaces just west of the city hall. City officials hope shoppers, Main Street business people and those residing in Main Street apartments will use the new spaces in order that Main Street parking may be available for shoppers.

30 Years December 5, 1990 Clinton Area Development Corporation and Phillip Barger have announced the acquisition of the Gateway Marble Products Company of Fulton from David and JoAnne Breen.

School Board member Barbara Mask presented a new ”Flag of Learning and Liberty” to Fulton Junior High Student council members, Nick Proud, Matt Eizenga, Angie Dykema, Nate Wagner, Daren Huisenga, Brian Faulkner,

up your chef game this holiday season.

Amanda Norman, Emily Schaver, Amanda Schaver and Fulton principal Nina Fritz.

20 Years December 6, 2000

Community State Bank, in conjunction with Fulton’s Christmas Walk, held a drawing for a snowman. Irene Considine of Fulton was the lucky winner.

Mark Kapusinski plugged in the cord to Fulton’s Community Christmas tree during the Fulton’s Christmas Walk. He and his wife Nancy, were the hosts for this year’s walk.

10 Years December 8, 2010 Fulton City Lodge No. 189, A.F. & A.M., presented an additional $250 donation to the Albany Park Board for their new merry-go-round. The lodge also presented $250 to the park board in September.

The Scholastic Bowl team of Tom Ottens, Lydia Bilyeu, Marty Schuette, Larissa Wilkins, Brad Dierks and Cory Balk placed third overall out of 12 teams at CCC.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Nov. 16-20: Warranty deeds • VJM Investments LLC to Joshua Barron, 204 W. Kimball Road, Tampico, $0 • Lyle D. and Christine E. Buis to Craig Lucien and Bonnie J. Debatty, 1308 Fourth St., Fulton, $0.

• Bryan R. and Susan J. Bowen to Crazy 8s On The Rock LLC, 604 First St. E., Lyndon, $135,000.

• Shane J. Pfoutz to Jacob H. and Kathryn J. Lipka, 1905 20th Ave., Sterling, $140,000.

• Joshua R. Mossholder to Michael Capizzi, 701 Griswold Ave., Sterling, $0.

• Dixie A. Taylor to Mark A. Bassett and Karen Roman, 303 E. Third St., Prophetstown, $18,500.

• 4H Investments Inc. to Jave Farms LLC, one parcel on Hazel Road, Fulton, $225,500.

• Lambert and Mary Medenblik to 4H Investments Inc., one parcel on Sand Road, Fulton, $364,000.

• Allan J. and Sandra S. Wooden to Faviola Moreno Cruz, 9060 Buell Road, Rock Falls, $55,000.

• Rodney E. and Sarah Kuepker to Rick and Melissa Anspach, 1206 W. 18th St., Rock Falls, $23,000.

• Frazer Manufacturing Corp. to Benny Garza, 903 E. 11th St., Rock Falls, $0.

• Maurice E. and Debra M. Brown to Katie Carr, 710 19th Ave., Fulton, $72,000.

• John F. and Pamela L. Piersol to 102 Main St., LLC, 102 N. Main St., Albany, $110,000.

• Karl M. Kriesel Trust to Nicolas C. Vazquez, 1312 15th Ave., Sterling, $50,000.

• Paul J. Phul to Emily Mari Heckman Aleman, 107 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $63,000.

• Mary Jo Funderberg, formerly Jacobs, to Deborah McPhail, 1011 Arland

St., Rock Falls, $60,000.

• Mary K. Milligan to Anson A. Fairtrace, 14680 Vans Road, Fulton, $92,500.

• Betty Snyder to Berry E. and Julie Jacobs, 13200 Blackhawk Road, Prophetstown, $310,000.

• Ethan P. Riley to Jacob Vaughn, 1003 Fourth Ave., Sterling, $62,000.

• Gale E. Seloover to Jack Bushaw, 1712 E. First St., Sterling, $50,000.

• Carol L. Given heirs Leeann M. Steele, Katherine L. Frederick and Rex B. Given Jr. to Katherine L. Frederick, 15739 Hazel Road, Morrison, $150,000.

• Craig and Barbara House to Dawn Marie Gill and Ricardo Vasquez, 24939 Indian Ridge Road, Sterling, $209,500.

• Michelle Nusbaum to Matthew L. and Kyla A. Tesch, 1002 Locust Drive, Rock Falls, $365,000.

• Richard L. and Cheryl A. Wells to Brett Wells, 1310 14th Ave., Sterling, $120,000.

• Donna R. Long to Tara A. Steinhagen, 1722 Ave. D, Sterling, $86,500.

• Karl E. and Carolyn S. Hohenboken to Jacob Stanhoff and Ruth Bartlett, 20477 Prophet Road, Prophetstown, $220,000.

• Allan J. and Rebecca S. Schmidt to Brandon D. and Breah J. Sharp, 15890 Bishop Road, Morrison, $175,000.

• Brandon D. and Breah J. Sharp, formerly Welding to Jilberto Frias, 628 1/2 Lincolnway Road, Morrison, $128,000.

• Kraig A. and Julie D. Grell to Elizabeth J. Orr, 1002 Holland Drive, Rock Falls, $45,500.

• Aaron J. and Kasara L. Gerlach to Suzanna L. Sanford, 106 E. Park St., Morrison, $76,500.

• Douglas W. and Deborah L. Riggens, formerly Law, to Sarah E. and David S. Rowzee, 1004 Lenore St., Rock Falls, $82,000.

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BY KAYWYN J. BESWICK, R.N.,

C.A.P.A./ARC Blood Team Program Leader Thursday, Nov. 19, was an unseasonably warm day to donate blood and save lives. But COVID-19 had other ideas. The pandemic hit Whiteside County hard with record numbers of positive COVID tests.

With every appointment scheduled, one or two would cancel. There were 71 slots to fill and on the actual day, only 56 time slots occupied.

St. Mary’s Parish, Garden Plain Rd., Morrison, was our sponsor for November. The St. Mary’s parish members who purchased and prepared food and helped man the stations were Lana Nugent, Connie Helms, Fran Plude, Joan VanderBleek, and Mary and Vern Latwesen. I appreciate their faithful dependability coming to my assistance. We also had the privilege of having two ARC “professional volunteers”, Dan from Colona, and our very own Lorna Temple from Morrison. They both did a fantastic job at the registration table. Thank you to the reliable Rotary members who help unload the equipment out of ARC vans. They were Mark Schuler, Jim Camp, and Father James Brzezinski. I am grateful for your unfailing presence at every truck-unloading!

Two first-timers came to donate blood in honor of a family member requiring transfusions for a medical condition; Darlene and Steve Hook.

The incredible Double-Red-Cell/ Power Red donors who gave the equivalent of two units of packed RBC’s were Vaughn Maxfield, Craig Brady, Natasha Peppers, Jack Bland, Jim Shirk, Cindy Hoogheem, Todd Thumma, Duane Imel, and two

Bailey Oetting was happy to donate blood at the November drive. gentlemen who did not want their names published. Morrison is one of the highest DRC drives in the area.

The rest of the amazing whole blood donors were Barb Imel, Randy Kuehl, David Brandon, Jr., Melissa Zinke, Mark Schuler, Chris Hawkins, Lisa Nice, Ken Gooley, Martha Kophamer, Kent Stralow, Mary Latwesen, Luke VanderBleek, Bill Kuehl, Pamela Shank, Pat Hamstra, Bailey Oetting, Carolyn Aiken, Joe Sage, Sarah Bull, Debbie Wilson, Derek Wilson, Kevin Medenblik, Julie Damhoff, Amie Topp, Jill Bramm, Kari Forster, Dawn Huffstutler, Dawn Dahl, Susan Gomez, Sheila Sonberg, Nancy Shank, Joe R. Bielema, and four others who did not want their names published as blood donors. Lisa Nice donated her last unit of her eighth gallon. Lastly, Bradley Bielema donated his last unit of his tenth gallon! We have had new-to-Morrison donors in the

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• Gale E. Seloover to Terry Hackbarth, 700 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, $25,000.

• JMS Land Development LLC to Patricia L. Johannsen, 1214 Cardinal St., Rock Falls, $200,000.

Quit claim deeds • Robert J. Tolley to Margaret Ramage, 101 E. Fourth St., Tampico, $0.

• Robert J. Tolley Jr. to Margaret Ramage, 401 N. Main St., Tampico, $0.

• Diane L. Finnicum to Brian K. and Bradley S. Finnicum, 109 Birch St., Prophetstown, $0.

Trustee’s deeds • Mary K. Vogel Trust to Theodore C. and Kerry A. James, 700 N. Fourth St.,

Fulton, $95,000.

• Donald E. and Eileen C. Wallace Trust and Colletti Family Revocation Trust to Trent S. and Malinda B. Baker, one parcel on Union Grove Road, Morrison, $41,000.

Executor’s deed • Librado Olalde Jr. Estate to Bradley K. and Andrea L. Leuschke, 409 E. 26th St., Sterling, $60,000.

Deed • David L. Tadlock Estate to Paulino Perez, 104 E. Third St., Tampico, $4,000.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

last few months, and also had persons who haven’t donated in quite a while. This makes me excited for future drives.

I want the general public to know, whenever you have donated blood in the last nine months, your blood has been tested for COVID antibodies.

This is important in two ways. If you have the antibodies present in your bloodstream, you can donate plasma

to be transfused to very ill patients who are battling COVID, to help them recover more quickly. Also, this has proven to be very important to discover several who have had COVID and were not aware.

For example, those that we are finding to have an asymptomatic case of the coronavirus. Knowing that you have had it has to be a relief and be assured you have immunity for approximately 90 days! If you would like to know if you have had COVID, find out by donating blood at the next two Morrison blood drives; Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, and/ or Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021.

If you would like an appointment, please do not hesitate to text or call me (815-718-5177), or message me on Facebook Messenger (Kaywyn Kampling Beswick). You can also email me at beswickkaywyn@gmail.com.

Double Red Cell/Power Red donors can only give doubles every 112 days (approximately every four months), or every other blood drive, and they are only allowed to give doubles twice in the past 12 months.

They have to give one whole blood donation per year. This is an ARC requirement.

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DECEMBER SCHOOL MENUS

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Breakfast: All Schools Thursday, Dec. 3: Cereal bar, yogurt, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Friday, Dec. 4: Uncrustable, string cheese, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Monday, Dec. 7: Cereal, string cheese, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 8: Breakfast Scramble, pizza, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 9: Remote Thursday, Dec. 10: Egg Patty, sausage, and cheese on croissant, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Friday, Dec. 11: Donut, yogurt, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Monday, Dec. 14: Cereal, yogurt, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 15: Muffin, string cheese, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 16: Pop Tart, string cheese, 100% juice, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Dec. 17: Variety Day Lunch: Northside & Southside Tuesday, Dec. 1: Chicken Quesadilla, sour cream/salsa, green beans, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Dec. 3: Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes, fruit and milk.

Friday, Dec. 4: Cheeseburger on wg bun, baked fries, cookie, fruit and milk.

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Morrison Schools Menu

Monday, Dec. 7: Sausage Pizza, romaine & dressing, fruit and milk. *turkey product Tuesday, Dec. 8: Hot Ham & Cheese on a wg bun, baked fries, fruit and milk. *pork product Thursday, Dec. 10: Walking Taco - Doritos/sour cream/salsa/shredded/lettuce/ cheese, cookie, fruit and milk.

Friday, Dec. 11: Mini Corn Dogs, baked fries, cookie, fruit and milk.

Monday, Dec. 14: Cheese Burger on wg bun, baked fries, ice cream, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 15: Pizza, green beans, fruit and milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 16: Maid Rite on wg bun, baked fries, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Dec. 17: Variety Day - different main at each school, baked fries, fruit and milk.

Lunch: Jr. High & High School Tuesday, Dec. 1: Chicken Quesadilla, sour cream/salsa, romaine and dressing, green beans, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Dec. 3: Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli and ranch, fruit and milk.

Friday, Dec. 4: Cheeseburger on wg bun, baked fries, carrots and ranch, cookie, fruit & milk.

Monday, Dec. 7: Sausage Pizza, green

beans, romaine and dressing, fruit and milk. *turkey product Tuesday, Dec. 8: Hot Ham & Cheese on a wg bun, baked fries, cooked carrots, fruit and milk. *pork product Thursday, Dec. 10: Walking Taco/Doritos/sour cream/salsa/shredded lettuce/ cheese, cookie, fruit and milk.

Friday, Dec. 11: Mini Corn Dogs, baked fries, baked beans, fruit & milk. *turkey product Monday, Dec. 14: Cheese Burger on wg bun, baked fries, broccoli & ranch, ice cream, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 15: Pizza, green beans, romaine & ranch, fruit & milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 16: Maid Rite on wg bun, baked fries, carrots & ranch, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Dec. 17: Variety Day – Different main at each school, baked fries, fruit and milk.

Unity Christian School Menu

Wednesday, Dec. 2: Hamburger, gravy, mashed potatoes, biscuit, veggie, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Dec. 3: Turkey / cheese tortilla wrap, baked chips, veggie, fruit and milk.

Friday, Dec. 4: Hot Ham and Cheese,

tomato soup, fruit, cookie and milk.

Monday, Dec. 7: Early Dismissal – No Lunch.

Tuesday, Dec. 8: Mac and Cheese, green beans, fruit, cookie and milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 9: Corn Dog, chips, veggie, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Dec. 10: Chicken Alfredo, bread stick, broccoli, fruit and milk.

Friday, Dec. 11: Grilled Cheese, tomato soup, veggie, fruit, cookie and milk.

Monday, Dec. 14: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup, crackers, veggie, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 15: Beef and Bean Burrito, salsa, tortilla chips, baked apples and milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 16: Spaghetti w/ meatballs, bread, veggie, fruit and milk.

Thursday, Dec. 17: Sloppy Joe, fries, veggie, fruit and milk.

Friday, Dec. 18: Early Dismissal – No Lunch.

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.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Jo-Carroll Energy and its statewide association are offering a number of higher-education scholarships for area students in 2021.

Jo-Carroll Energy’s program includes 26 scholarships with a combined value of $25,000 and are presented to students from within the co-op’s service territory.

The Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Cooperatives (IEC) Memorial Scholarship program awards 12 scholarships to assist students in the electric cooperative family across the state.

Complete requirements and online application forms for the JCE Scholarships and a link to the IEC Memorial Scholarship program can be found online at jocarroll.com/ scholarship-program.

JCE Scholarship Program The JCE Scholarship Program has five scholarship categories, including lineworker scholarships and scholarships for adult or non-traditional students.They are: • Six $1,000 JCE Scholarships awarded to students who are high school seniors and whose parents or guardians are Jo-Carroll members.

Two scholarships will be awarded in both Carroll and Jo Daviess counties and one in both Whiteside and Henry counties.

• Four $1,000 Two-year/Technical School Scholarships awarded to students who are high school seniors planning to attend a two-year or technical program and whose parents or guardians are Jo-Carroll members. One scholarship will be awarded in each of Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside and Henry counties.

• Ten $500 Director’s Scholarships for graduating seniors awarded by drawings at the cooperative’s Annual Meeting of Members. If the cooperative is unable to hold an in-person annual meeting, drawings will be held during a virtual meeting.

• Two $2,000 Lineworker Scholarships awarded to students who plan to attend a lineworker school. The applicant or their parents or guardians must be Jo-Carroll members.

• Four $1,500 Adult (non-traditional) Student Scholarships awarded to older, first-time students or students returning to school after an absence.

Applicants must be Jo-Carroll members in good standing. One schol-

arship is awarded in each of the counties the co-op serves.

The deadline for applications is March 1, 2021. The deadline for the Director’s Scholarship is May 1, 2021.

IEC Memorial Scholarship program Twelve scholarships, $2,000 each, will be awarded through the IEC Memorial Scholarship Program.

Six scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who are the sons or daughters of an Illinois electric co-op member. A seventh scholarship, the Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship, will be awarded to a student who is the son or daughter of an Illinois electric cooperative employee or director. Four additional scholarships are reserved for students enrolling full time at a two-year Illinois community college who are the sons or daughters of Illinois electric cooperative members, employees or directors.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 31.

The twelfth scholarship, the LaVern and Nola McEntire Lineworker’s Scholarship, will help pay for costs to attend lineworker

school conducted by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, Ill. Sons and daughters of co-op members, relatives of co-op employees or directors, and individuals who have served or are serving in the armed forces or National Guard are all eligible for this scholarship.

The McEntire Lineworker’s Scholarship deadline is April 30, 2021.

For more information regarding any of the scholarships, contact Peggy Francomb, JCE manager of communications and marketing, at 800-858-5522, ext. 1218 orcommunications@jocarroll.com. Complete information is available online at jocarroll.com/scholarship—program.

Jo-Carroll Energy is a not-for-profit distribution cooperative owned and controlled by the members it has reliably served since 1939. Headquartered in Elizabeth, the cooperative currently serves more than 26,800 electric, natural gas and/ or broadband internet accounts in Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside and Henry counties.

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DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE

Dairy producers reminded of Dec. 11 DMC deadline

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2021 is Friday, December 11, 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened DMC signup in October to help producers manage economic risk brought on by milk price and feed cost disparities.

“2020 has been a challenging year for agricultural producers, and we don’t know yet what the next year will bring,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce.“Dairy producers should definitely consider coverage for 2021 as even the slightest drop in the margin can trigger payments.”

The DMC program, created by the 2018 Farm Bill, offers reasonably priced protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer.

Complete 2021 Enrollment/Evaluate Coverage Options For DMC enrollment, producers must certify with FSA that the operation is commercially marketing milk, sign all required forms, and pay the $100 administrative fee unless the dairy operation qualifies for a limited resource, beginning, socially disadvantaged, or military veteran farmers and ranchers waiv-

er.

Producers interested in DMC have the option to select a $4.00 catastrophic level of coverage with no premium fee or they can choose to buy-up coverage where the premium is based on margin triggers between $4.50 and $9.50 on 5 to 95 percent of established production history.

To determine the appropriate level of DMC coverage for a specific dairy operation, producers can utilize the recently updated online dairy decision tool.The decision toolis designed to demonstrate the historical performance of DMC and assist producers with calculating total premium costs and administrative fees associated with participation in DMC.An informational videois available, too.

2020 Margin Payments For producers enrolled in DMC for 2020, the fourth DMC payment of the year triggered in September at $9.40. Including the September payment, dairy producers across the country have received 11 monthly payments for over $472 million through DMC since the program began in January 2019.

For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage, or contact your local USDA Service Center.To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-center-locator.

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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 Second Reformed Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton - 815-589-3425

www.secondreformedchurch.net 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 Michael Hooker 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. Al Pruis, Interium Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sunday’s 10:15 a.m.

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

WISDOM

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Allure of Prophetstown

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

815-537-5175

Erie, Illinois

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

815-589-4007

CHURCH LISTINGS

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

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

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

815-537-5050

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

815-438-4402

Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency, Inc.

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton

815-589-2200

Dave’s Goldsmith Shop

Dave and Betty Habben Diamond Setting - Remounts Jewelry Sales & Repair • Watch Batteries

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FUNDRAISER

Raffle for the Troops King’s Kloset in Erie has donated a fiddle autographed by Charlie Daniels for a raffle fundraiser, with all proceeds to go to the 4th Annual We Care Package Drive for the Troops shipping costs.

Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20 and are available at WQUD-FM, 910 Albany Street, Erie between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can

CHURCH BRIEFS First Reformed Church Worship begins at 9:00 a.m. on the second Sunday of Advent, Sunday, Dec. 6, at First Reformed Church, located at 510 - 15th Avenue in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will preach from Genesis 1:24 - 2:3, the sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed.

Social distancing and masks are

also purchase through Venmo at @wqudfm.

Raffle tickets for the prize can be purchased until Dec. 11. For more information, call 309-6592222 or email wqudvintageradio@ gmail.com.

King’s Kloset is located at 834 Main St. Hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wednesdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. – noon on Saturdays.

required.

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.

CLINTON SYMPHONY

Clinton Symphony Young Artist Auditions Jan. 9

Despite the pandemic, Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Audition, open to high school musicians from Whiteside and Carroll counties, will be held Jan. 9 “Even with the symphony on hiatus during the pandemic, student musicians keep practicing, and we want to continue to offer them this opportunity,” Executive Director Robert Whipple said in a news release. “The auditions are individual events with just the three auditioners, and in a large space.”

Auditions also are open to Clinton and Jackson County, Iowa students.

Each student will receive an evaluation and suggestions from the panel of symphony members.

Traditionally, one student is chosen to perform a solo in concert, accompanied by the orchestra.

With concerts on hold, the public

performance may not be possible, but $250 still will be given to the top performer, and $100 to an honorable mention, the release said.

Entries are due by Jan. 4.

Entrants should choose a solo piece with intended orchestral accompaniment, and must provide their own piano accompaniment. Full details are available from area high school music teachers and at www. clintonsymphony.org.

Contact Whipple at 815-632-0190, or execdirector@clintonsymphony. org with questions about selecting a solo piece or for more information.

In light of a loss of revenue caused by the cancellation of fundraisers and concerts, the nonprofit symphony also is seeking donations which can be made at www.clintonsymphony.org or mailed to Clinton Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 116, Clinton, IA 52733-0116.

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ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, annually. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: RIVERDALE C.U.S.D. #100 9624 256th ST. N., PORT BYRON, IL 61275 309-523-3184 8:00AM-3:00PM School District/Joint Agreement Name Address Telephone Office Hours Also by January 15, annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website @ www.isbe.net.

SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2020 Operations & Debt Municipal Retirement/ Capital Fire Prevention & Educational Maintenance Services Transportation Social Security Projects Working Cash Tort Safety Local Sources 1000 5,165,496 877,582 972,693 359,321 379,697 625,058 115,661 520,612 86,752 Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from 2000 0 0 0 0 One District to Another District State Sources 3000 2,433,866 0 0 400,170 0 50,000 0 0 0 Federal Sources 4000 720,369 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 8,319,731 877,582 972,693 759,491 379,697 675,058 115,661 520,612 86,752 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 8,312,801 953,355 958,496 829,369 341,922 987,535 431,913 22,375 Other Sources/Uses of Funds 484,160 598,237 15,840 500,000 0 1,000,000 1,116,300 0 0 Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2019 1,125,997 587,420 327,549 211,640 458,069 843,730 3,097,111 264,698 85,346 Other Changes in Fund Balances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2020 1,617,087 1,109,884 357,586 641,762 495,844 1,531,253 4,329,072 353,397 149,723 Salary Schedule Of Gross Payments For Certificated Personnel And Non-Certificated Personnel Gross Payment For Certified Personnel Stearns, Gina; Stichter, Casey; Syoen, Valerie; Temple, Jennifer; Killinger, Annette; Killinger, Wendy; Kindelsperger, Aron; King, Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Baker, Deborah; Blair, Richard; Venhuizen, Jamie; Vinavich, Shea; Woolsey, Jennifer; Wuest, Gerald; King, Patricia; Klundt, Douglas; Kohout, Linda; Kovacic, Boucher, Kent; Bracke, Kathryn; Dennhardt, Penny; Dunlap, Brad; Marcia; Young, Elizabeth; Zigler, Justin Jana; Leetz, Tina; Loeks, Danielle; Loughney, Delwyn; Love, Ursula; Engstrom, Sharon; Ganster, Douglas; Herlyn, Christy; Jackson, Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999: Anderson, Amy; Benhart, Renee; Mathias, Korina; Mathias, William; Mathis, Jedediah; Mathis, SueLaura; Johnson, Marla; Kincaid, Debra; Kreuder, Gerald; Loughney, Bigwood, Joni; Campbell, James; Claus, Tami; Dierikx, Guy; Ella; Mcalexander, Nancy; Mccadden, Sheri; Mcdearmon, Patricia; Delwyn; Mcconnell, Katelyn; Miller, Georgia; Miller, Michelle; Gelande, Darla; Hemm, Michele; Hemm, Scott; Henricksen, Ami; Mcgeehon, Heather; Mcgeehon, Lorie; Mclaughlin, Kyleigh; Miller, Morales, Anna; Murphy, Lisa; Pierce, Joclyn; Pohl, Suzanne; Kave, Christy; Keppy, Myron; Marmion, Jennifer; Nichol, Susan; Georgia; Miller, James; Misfeldt, Larry; Mitton, Diana; Mitton, Polenske, Lisa; Reece, Kristen; Schroeder, Leesa; Seevers, Elaine; Ogden, Dona; Reece, Matthew; Roberts, James; Saddoris, Amy; Lavonne; Mosel, Montana; Mueller, Liza; Murphy, Lisa; Neely, Simpson, Melinda; Stubbs, Jacob; Thomas, Thomas; Vysoky, Sherman, Lance; Solomon, Carmen; Speckman, Margie; Temple, Wendy; Noel, Chancie; Ortiz, Chelsea; Payne, Ashley; Polenske, Kevin; Williams, Kourtney; Williams, Melony; Wilson, Robert; Joshua; Verbeckmoes, Kimberly; White, Carl Lisa; Pratt, Janet; Reveal, Jerica; Riley, Courtney; Ringberg, Heidi; Yackle, Kelly; Zschiesche, Corrin Salary Range: $90,000 And Over: Dwyer, Richard; Jacobs, Robinson, Shari; Rodriguez, Mary; Romani, Julie; Schroeder, Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Anderson, Brody; Bugos, Haley; Ronald; Jennings, James Leesa; Schutts, Jill; Searl, Karen; Seibert, Richard; Shaffner, Burke, Mindy; Daley, Emily; Dersham, Jessica; Glackin, Samantha; Gross Payment For Non-Certified Personnel Lorraine; Sheldon, Darin; Skala, Kathleen; Smeltzly, Sara; Smith, Groves, Sarah; Mayo, Patricia; Moody, Elizabeth; Peschang, Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Adams, Ashley; Albrecht, Courtney; Strobel, Donna; Stuart, Nikki; Stubbs, Jacob; Swanson, Joshua; Puls, Tyler; Root, Brittney; Smith, Christina Linda; Alguire, Linda; Altensey, Dawn; Anton, Jaime; Baker, Abigail; Terronez, Pauline; Tessendorf, Michael; Toppert, Alissa; Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Arnold, Catherine; Bailey, Helena; Barber, Cindy; Barber, Thomas; Beckett, Kerry; Beeks, Tuttle, Terri; Vaughan, Tammy; Vercautren, Jeri; Verdick, Sharon; Sarah; Beveroth, Emily; Bowers, Nicole; Bull-Welch, T.j.; Monica; Bird, Teresa; Black, Lisa; Blair, Richard; Brandt, Nelissa; Waite, Betty; Watson, Karie; Williams, Joel; Williams, Kari; Williams, Carbaugh, Brianna; Carls, Sarah; Clark, Susan; Corban, Rachel; Brown, Bridget; Bussert, Janelle; Butterfield, Rebecca; Cathcart, Kourtney; Williams, Melony; Wilson, Robert; Wright, Ashley Creen, Melissa; Dean, Lacey; Fite, Diane; Friedrichsen, Michael; Sherri; Claus, Kevin; Coers, Dana; Creen, Randy; Dunbar, Karissa; Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Beale, Debra; Beuselinck, Glassford, Gina; Goossens, Rosemary; Groves, Trent; Guenther, Earhart, Alexander; Farley, Gail; Ferguson, Caroline; Ganster, Ryan; Bradshaw, Christine; Johnson, Jessica; Ortiz, Lori; Cara; Harris, Brittany; Hatch, Jay; Houzenga, Richard; Johnsen, Douglas; Gonzalez, David; Hall, Gerard; Halligan, Diane; Hawk, Peterson, Amber; Phelps, Jessica; Plumb, Reba; Polenske, Terra; Sarah; Minteer, Kiscena; Oleson, Tara; Olson, Karlene; Olson, Sarah; Hendricks, Bryan; Herlyn, Christy; Hohenadel, Stephanie; Smith, Pamela Melissa; Pace, Hannah; Petersen, Lisa; Roberts, Brandon; Horton, Velma; Howard, Rianne; Howell, Karen; Hugart, Melissa; Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Robinson, Jennifer; Rock, Karla; Rolling, Sandra; Schipper, Tobi; Huntley, Randi; Hurry, Taylor; Johnsen, Sherry; Johnson, Lisa; Himmelman, Jonathan; Thompson, James; Vroman, Laurie Secker, Melissa; Sharp, Mary Ann; Skaggs, Marian; Skahill, Cory; Jurevitz, Keaton; Jurevitz, Mitchell; Kelly, Alex; Kessler, Suzanne; Salary Range: $60,000 And Over: Dennhardt, Jason

Person, Firm, Or Corporation, Aggregate Amount: Abel Plus Services, Inc., $67,590; Accelerate Learning, $4,100; Aramark Uniform Services, $6,061; Bank Of America, N.a., $135,602; Bapcc, Llc, $112,704; Black Hawk Area Spec Ed Dist, $397,278; Blue Cross Blue Shield Il, $1,111,231; Breedlove's Sporting Goods, $4,239; Central State Bus Sales, $4,690; Chg Alternative Educations, Inc., $2,514; Committee For Children, $5,999; Common Goal Systems, $15,981; Crawford Company, $4,953; Dan Cone Group, $8,309; Ebsco Sign Group, Llc, $18,926; Ems Detergent Services, $18,889; Enyeart Distributing, $38,846; Fbg Service Corp., $403,553; Frontier Communications, $14,492; Gale Cengage Learning, $4,065; Genesis Occupational Health, $2,550; Gold Star Fs, $45,489; Gorenz & Assoc, Ltd, $13,750;

Payments Over $2,500, Excluding Wages And Salaries.

Hartson Auto Body, $9,009; Heinemann, $31,441; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pub Co, $27,646; Il Assoc Of School Boards, $4,733; Johnson Controls Fire Protection, $6,763; Jp Gasway, $8,177; Kohl Wholesale, $135,551; Ks State Bank, $122,431; Learning Without Tears, $3,114; Mandle Design, $3,300; Menards, $11,649; Midamerican Energy, $129,079; Millenium Waste, Inc., $7,864; Mystery Science, Inc., $2,997; Northwest Mechanical, Inc., $4,009; Nwea, $18,270; Paldo Sign Co., $3,200; Pepsi, $4,624; Per Mar Security, $3,561; Perfection Bakeries, Inc., $4,627; Precision Builders, Inc., $385,184; Premier Bleacher Repair, Inc., $3,740; Prairie State Insurance Co-Op, $146,501; R.k. Dixon, $48,478; R.a. Oldeen, Inc., $75,372; Regional Office Of Educ - Moline, $2,908; Renaissance, $11,220; Richard L.

Johnson Assoc, $62,729; Riddell, $5,831; Rock Island County Sheriff Dept, $32,500; Schebler, $13,674; Scholastic, Inc., $4,508; School Specialty, Inc., $12,686; Sexton Ford, $98,277; Specialized Data Systems, Inc., $8,900; Stalker Sports Floors, $5,450; Sterling Commerical Roofing, Inc., $10,600; Strada Communications, $18,500; Summit Environmental Services, $5,225; Tamco Capital Corp, $15,840; Technology Resource Advisor, $19,171; Tem Environmental, Inc., $15,755; Temples, $2,759; The Cincinnati Insurance Co, $5,730; The Commerce Trust Co, $943,156; The Home Depot Pro, $4,679; Tri-City Electric Co Of Iowa, $91,747; United Township Area Career Center, $20,350; Valley Construction, $382,196; Var Resources, Inc., $34,833; Verizon Wireless, $4,180; December 1, 2020

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In the interest of S.J., A Minor 2020 JA 136 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Anthony Johnson and Any and All Unknown Fathers it may concern, that on 11/18/2020 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 12/14/2020 at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition 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 Termi-

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nate 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: 11/19/2020 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: TAR Dec. 1, 2020 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of S.W., A Minor 2020 JA 137 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Brandon McQueen and Any and All Unknown Fathers it may concern, that on 11/18/2020 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 12/14/2020 at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition 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

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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: 11/19/2020 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: TAR Dec. 1, 2020 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of A.K., A Minor 2020 JA 94 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Herman Baylor and Any and All Unknown Fathers it may concern, that on 07/24/2020 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Calvin H. Dane in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 05/20/2021 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition 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

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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: 11/24/2020 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: TAR Dec. 1, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET H. PORTER, DECEASED. No. 2020 P 152 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Margaret H. Porter. Letters of Office were issued on November 13, 2020 to Clarence S. Porter of 11890 Crosby Road, Morrison, Illinois 61270 and Mary E. Lindstrom of 710 A Coventry Court, Sterling, Illinois 61081 as Co-

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Executors, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, Buckwalter-Schurman & 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 Morrison, Street, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before May 24, 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.

NELSON, KILGUS, BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN & STUBBLEFIELD Attorneys for said Estate, P.O. Box 111 209 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270-0111 Phone: 815/772-2121 Fax: 815/772-2026 E-mail: wkilgus @nelsonkilgus.com Nov. 24, Dec. 1 & 8, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD ESTATE OF WILLIAM H. RIGGEN, DECEASED, NO 2020P150 Notice is given of death of the William H. Riggen.

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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 Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Morrison, Street, Illinois, 61270, or with the Representative, or both, within six months, 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 within ten days after it has been filed.

Stephen A. Deckro Attorney At Law 101 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: (815) 772-2187 Fax: (815)772-2144 Email: deckrooffice @frontiernet.net Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 6, 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: The Barkery, lo-

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cated at 25689 W. Science Ridge Rd., Sterling, IL 61081.

Dated this 6th day of November.

Dana Nelson County Clerk Nov. 17, 24 & Dec. 1, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 9, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Brian Witt Law, LLC, located at 230 E. Main St., Suite 102, Morrison, IL 61270.

Dated this 9th day of November 2020.

Dana Nelson County Clerk Nov. 17, 24 & Dec. 1, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 18, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County

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y Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: The Hotbox Smoke Shop, located at 1113 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL 61252.

Dated this 18th day of November 2020.

Dana Nelson County Clerk Nov. 24, Dec. 1 & 8, 2020 BID NOTICE Whiteside County Court Services is accepting sealed bids for a surplus sedan vehicle. For information, please go to www.whiteside.org Dec. 1, 2020

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The purpose of the caucus is to nominate candidates to appear on the ballot for the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election for the following positions: Village Trustee: two-year unexpired term Village Trustee: four-year term Village Trustee: four-year term Village Trustee: four-year term Village of Hillsdale Jane Lundquist, Village Clerk 11/23/2020 Dec. 1, 2020

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RE: UNION SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS 90-TX-1

Village of Hillsdale will hold municipal caucuses on Monday, December 7, 2020.

The Republican caucus will begin at 6:30 pm at the Hillsdale Village Hall, 415 Main St. Hillsdale, IL The Democratic caucus will begin at 7:00 pm at the Village Hillsdale Hall, 415 Main St. Hillsdale, IL

You are hereby notified that the Financial Report of said district covering a period from October 15, 2019, to October 15, 2020, has been filed in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Henry County, Illinois. Any owner of land in the district may file an objection to the Report with the Clerk

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAXES FOR ERIE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 I. A public hearing to approve a property tax increase for Erie Community Unit School District No. 1 for 2020 will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6:15 p.m. at 435 6th Avenue, Erie, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Mr. Kyle Ganson, Superintendent, at 309.659.2239.

II. The aggregate corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2019 were $10,530,423.15.

The proposed aggregate corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2020 are $10,976,240. This represents a 4.23 % increase in revenue over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2019 were $0.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2020 are $0. This represents no change over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2019 were $10,530,423.15.

The estimated total school property taxes to be levied for 2020 are $10,976,240.

V. The total school property tax rate for 2019 was $2,8030.

The estimated total school property tax rate for 2020 is $2.8291. This would represent an estimated 0.9311% increase in the total school property tax rate.

Adopted this 23rd day of November, 2020.

Board of Education, Erie Community Unit School District No. 1 Counties of Whiteside, Rock Island and Henry, State of Illinois. Chad Miner, President Tammy Tegeler, Secretary December 1, 2020

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JACKIE OBERG Circuit Clerk Roger Ray Brown and Ray 115 N State St. Geneseo, IL 61254 Dec. 1, 2020 RE: DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWN OF YORKTOWN IN HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS You are hereby notified that the Financial Report of said District covering a period from October 15, 2019, to October 15, 2020, has been filed in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth judicial Circuit, Henry County, Illinois. Any owner of land in the district may file an objection to the Report with the Clerk of the Court within ten days from the date of this publication. If no objections are filed within the time prescribed, the Court may approve the Report without hearing.

JACKIE OBERG Circuit Clerk Roger Ray BROWN AND RAY 115 N. State Street Genesee, IL 61254 Dec. 1, 2020

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