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Fulton, Illinois

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WREATHS FOR VETS Sarah Ford/For Shaw Media

Amy Letcher lays a veteran’s wreath in honor of 93,129 United States Servicemen from all branches of the service whose last known status was either Prisoners of War or Missing in Action during the Wreaths Across America ceremony in Albany on Saturday. See page 5.

REGIONAL NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

Fulton City Council

New Website

Interim Fulton police chief appointed . / 5

Shaw Local News Network launches new website. / 11

WHAT’S INSIDE Social News...................................4 Police Reports.............................15, 17 Propert Transfers.............................24 Published every Tuesday

by Sauk Valley Media, a division of Shaw Media Illinois 20 pages • One section

Glimpses ........................................22 Church Listings....................... 26, 27 Classifieds ............................29, 30, 31

DEATHS Gayla Grossman Graham, Carol ‘Hock’ King, Stanley R. Mitick Jr., Elaine F. Black, Donna VanKampen, William Berge, Marilyn J. Bowker, Sherry Kay Johnson, Thomas Warner Sr., Arnold C. Stralow, Jeanette Thomas DePauw, Robert Lee North, Vera Hamstra, Paul A. Thomas, Page 6-11

LOCAL NEWS

Caroling at Resthave Unity Christian School sings for residents. / 2

Unity Christian students go Christmas caroling at Resthave

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Students from Unity Christian School in Fulton visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation on Dec. 16 to sing Christmas Carols. The Carolers went around the entire outside of the building, which is quite a feat this time of year, especially with the cold. They were troopers! The residents also enjoyed the goodies the students brought.

IN BRIEF

Extra refuse pickup in Fulton Moring Disposal will be taking all extra holiday refuse the week after Christmas, at no additional charge. Wrapping paper, tissue paper, gift bags, broken down boxes, food,

etc. - it all can be placed in a large garbage bag and set next to your trash bins for pickup on Dec. 28 and Dec. 30 (depending on which day is your normal pickup day).

PLEASE NOTE: This isn’t an opportunity to put out your “large ticket items” that

you’ve been meaning to take to the landfill. This is exclusively for the additional waste that is generated around this time of year. Christmas trees will be picked up after Christmas day and into the first two weeks of January.

LOCAL NEWS

Interim police chief appointed in Fulton

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

With Police Chief Dave Bartels set to retire at the end of the month, the Fulton City Council approved the temporary appointment of Sergeant Nick Neblung on Dec. 14.

The interim period will be from Dec. 29 – June 30, 2021.

The board first thanked Chief Bartels for his service to the community, presenting him with a plaque - he’s been on the force since 2008 and chief for the past three years.

His last day before retirement will be Dec. 28. Canine “Woz” will also be retiring from the department effective Dec. 31, 2020, which was approved at the Nov. council meeting. The department’s canine program will be tabled until further notice.

The council will continue their search for a police chief, noting it will be an “open and transparent” process.

Mayor Mike Ottens said the city will be proactive and start the search process soon, with resume reviews, rounds of interviews, and hopefully making a

hire in April or May. The council will update the job description and advertise regionally, with the mayor suggesting a salary range of $65,000-75,000.

The council also approved spending $68,738.50 for police car radios to upgrade the system and maintain better contact with Whiteside County and the dispatching center out of Morrison.

“It will help with public safety, and allow better communication,” Bartels said.

Bartels said this year there have been more calls for sex offense crimes, burglaries and thefts, though domestic violence calls have remained steady.

He said the department responded to nearly a thousand calls last year. He credited detective Suzanne Bogart for helping out with investigative work.

The board also reviewed proposals for two new potential businesses in town one in the industrial park which would be an expanded business.

Corey Council would like to build a 30 X 100 shop for a sales office; he specializes in garden sheds, commercial and residential playsets, and parts for garages and other agricultural needs. Another

proposed business was an upscale wine and cocktail bar with video gaming, packaged goods, and outdoor seating.

The council was not sure about offering another liquor or video gaming license.

Further discussions or action will be taken at the January meeting.

In other action, the council: • Set budget discussions for the Jan. 16 city council meeting.

• Approved an ordinance abating the 2019 tax levy bond.

• Passed an ordinance authorizing the sale of village-owned surplus property, should the opportunity arise.

• Approved extra pick-up with Moring Disposal for holiday refuse.

• Noted that the Heritage Canyon Holiday Open House was very successful.

Winners of the Fulton Christmas Decoration contest were also announced: 1st place- 815 Valley View Drive; 2nd place – 18911 Elston Road; and 3rd place – 1101 16th Ave. There were 15 entries.

During the Nov. 23 meeting, the board passed the 2021 tax levy, $725,000 in bonds, and $2 million in general obligation bonds.

LEE COUNTY

By TIMOTHY EGGERT teggert@shawmedia.com

DIXON – The Lee County jail detainee who was found unresponsive Dec. 11, was 43-year-old Gayla J. Grossman, of Fenton in rural Whiteside County, Sheriff John Simonton confirmed last week.

Grossman was taken from KSB Hospital in Dixon to St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, where she died Monday afternoon, Dec. 14, Simonton said in an email.

Simonton said Grossman “did not survive her injuries,” but declined to explain what led to Grossman being found unresponsive.

He did not identify her cause of death.

“The investigation is ongoing, therefore, it is imperative that we allow that process to take place, to avoid any assumptions or inference,” Simonton said in the email.

Without identifying Grossman or her gender, a news release Friday evening, Dec. 11, said that she was

found during a routine cell check around 11:30 a.m. Friday morning, and that she was in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital.

Deputies performed life-saving measures, Gayla Grossman and Grossman’s immediate family was notified, the release said.

Simonton added Tuesday, Dec. 15, that “this incident” still is under investigation by Whiteside and Ogle County sheriff’s detectives, as is protocol.

According to jail records, Grossman was arrested July 19 and charged with violating an order of protection. She was charged July 24 in Lee County Court with aggravated arson, three counts of arson, being a felon in possession of a

weapon, and possession of a firearm without a FOID card.

Investigators said she set a pickup truck and a barn on fire, which damaged a nearby barn.

According to a probable cause affidavit by Amboy Police Chief Paul Smith, Grossman was caught on home surveillance video July 19 going into a garage and then into a barn on Sterling Road, carrying a gun.

After she leaves the barn, flames can be seen coming from inside.

The barn was totaled and one next door was damaged, according to the affidavit.

The interior of the pickup also was set on fire, the affidavit said.

Grossman pleaded not guilty on Aug. 17 and was issued a $200,000 bond, court records show.

Another charge – residential burglary – was added Oct. 8, court records show.

Her next pretrial hearing was scheduled for Jan. 28.

Hileman named to Wartburg College Dean’s List Kendall Hileman of Port Byron was named to the Wartburg College Fall Term Dean’s List.

The college recognized 517 students for Fall Term.

The list honors students who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above in at least four course credits during the term. Three of the four course credits have to be graded with a traditional letter grade.

Wartburg students take four courses during Fall Term, which runs from September through December.

The Loft on Main business hours The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main St., has changed it’s business hours.

The art shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Call 815-718-3682 to request a different time or for more information.

Deneve’s Lighted Forest!

Featuring lighted deer, penguins, 12 ! snowman, & manger scene.

Lights are on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6-9pm, every weekend including New Years Eve.

Here’s hoping your holiday season delivers a full spectrum of peace, love, joy and contentment.

Thanks for being a bright spot in our year.

We’ve really enjoyed spending time with all of you, and we wish you all the best!

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COLLEGE NEWS

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

NORTHWEST ILLINOIS

Dave and Mary Schaver of Morrison, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday, Dec. 29.

Dave Schaver and Mary Ann Vos were married Dec. 29, 1970 at 1st Fulton Christian Reformed Church in Fulton.

They are the parents of two daugh-

Northwest Illinois Economic Development (NWILED) is pleased to welcome Amiee (Martelle) Schoenhaar to the board.

Schoenhaar joins the board from Savanna, Illinois. She is currently CEO, CFO, and COO of Riverport Railroad, and she also serves as treasurer of the Savanna Chamber of Commerce. She now serves as treasurer of NW Illinois Economic Development, replacing Patrick Winders of East Dubuque who has taken the role of secretary.

“We are looking toward to Amiee‘s joining the board and executive committee,” says NWILED Chair William Jahnke. “we look forward to her extensive business experience and accounting background towards shaping the organization as we move into 2021 and beyond.”

NWILED also wants to thank outgoing executive committee member Kathy Gable of Jo Daviess County Transit, who will continue to serve on the board.

Schoenhaar joins current

Dave and Mary Schaver to NWILED welcomes new member to the board celebrate 50th anniversary

ters, Kim (Jeremy) Bolker of Grand Rapids, MI and Kelly (Shane) Sikkema of Brookline, MA. They have five grandchildren – Henry, Harvey and Hope Bolker; and Owen and Nora Sikkema.

A family celebration will be held at a later date.

May Happiness Reside in Your Heart & Home This Christmas There’s no place like home for the holidays, and we’re very grateful to be here with so many good neighbors like you. Thanks for making us feel so welcome in this community with your kindness and friendship.

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We hope your holiday season is filled with peace, joy and contentment.

Merry Christmas and best wishes to you and yours!

Amiee Martelle Schoenhaar NWILED Chair William Jahnke of Lake Carroll, Vice-Chair Joseph Mattingley of Illinois Bank and Trust, and Secretary Patrick Winders of East Dubuque who were reelected to the executive committee this past week.

For more information about NWILED visit nwiled.org.

Rejoice in the

Reason for the Season

On Christmas morn, we celebrate our Savoir born and his ever-present love for us. May the pure joy of this holy season bring contentment to your heart, enlightenment to your soul and strength to your faith.

Let peace be upon you this Christmas and always!

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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Nearly 200 wreaths were laid on the graves of veterans at Lusk Memorial Cemetery in Albany on Dec. 19, as the village, Albany Lions Club, police and fire department, and members of the community came together to remember those who have served the country.

The event was the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony.

Pastor Toni Lucas, who helped establish the program in Albany, lead the ceremony, which included the following excerpt: “This year, across the country at more than 2,200 participating locations like this one, there are millions of Americans gathering together safely as one nation to Remember, Honor and Teach. We are all proud to be Americans who live in a free society made up of many people, from many walks of life.

“The freedoms we enjoy today have not come without a price.

Lying here before us and in cemeteries throughout this nation are men and women who gave their

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ABOVE: Toni Lucas leads the Wreaths Across America ceremony in Albany on Saturday, Dec. 19, as the Honor Guard and Color Guard members stand by. ABOVE RIGHT: Taps is played after the laying of the wreaths at Lusk Cemetery in Albany. lives so that we can live in freedom and without fear. We can worship as we see fit. We can raise our children to believe as we do.

“We are free to vote for the leaders of our choosing. And, we have the right to succeed or fail at whatever endeavor we wish to pursue.

The United States of America was founded on the ideals of Freedom, Justice, and Equality. Our Nation stands as a shining beacon of liberty and freedom to the world. We thank those who gave their lives to keep us free and we shall not forget you.

We shall remember.”

The Morrison American Legion and Clinton AmVets provided theHonor Guard and Color Guard.

The balsam fir wreaths will remain until Valentine’s Day. Learn more at wreathacrossamerica.org.

Holiday Greetings from our staff and furry friends at River View Veterinary Service, LLC

Wishes, Merry & Bright

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OBITUARIES Arnold C. Stralow

MORRISON – Arnold C. Stralow, 92, of Windsor Manor, Morrison, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Windsor Manor. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, with Rev. Anthony Appel, Pastor at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison, officiating.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison is handling arrangements.

Carol ‘Hock’ King

PROPHETSTOWN – Carol “Hock” King, 71, of Prophetstown, formerly of New Boston, IL, and Mechanicsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her home.

Carol was born on Nov. 16, 1949 in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of James King and Molly Juhl. She was employed as shift foreman at Products Unlimited and Micron Industries for many years. Carol was also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles since 1973.

Survivors include two daughters, Marci King-Sheffield of Prophetstown and Elizabeth (Kyle) Miller of Ashton;

two sons, Keith Boettcher of Prophetstown, and David Joe (Tracy) Dawson of Live Oak, Florida; one brother, James “Donnie” (Charlene) King of New Boston; 11 grandchildren, Nichole,Kyle, Holli, Tyler, Tristan, Jaydin, Joslin, Lilly, Garrett, Rhett, and Tari; three great grandchildren, Patrick, Paisley, and Carmen; two nieces, Tammie(Dave) Phillips and Tara (Dan) Imler all of New Boston; two great-nieces, Elaine, and Danielle; and one great-nephew, Andrew.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

A public gathering of family and friends was Friday, Dec. 18, at McDonald Funeral Home, 46 Grove St, Prophetstown.

A gathering also was Dec. 19, at New Boston Community Center, 502 N. Main St., New Boston.

Graveside services concluded at New Boston Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com

Donna VanKampen

MORRISON – Donna VanKampen, 81, of Morrison, died Wednesday, Decem-

ber 16, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 19, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial to Ebenezer Reformed Church has been established.

Donna was born April 27, 1939, in Morrison, to John and Susan (Birely) Sykes.

She graduated from Morrison High School in 1958.

On Jan. 2, 1959, she married Leon D. VanKampen in the Spring Valley Presbyterian Church. Donna first worked at General Electric.

She later went to work in the Morrison schools’ lunch program because of her love for children. She enjoyed doing that for 12 years.

She was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison.

Donna enjoyed cooking, baking and flowers, but her greatest joy was her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Leon; two daughters, Pamela (Jim) Smith of Morrison, and Becky (David) Hess

of West Chester, Ohio; one son, Mark (Pamela) VanKampen of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren, Ashley VanKampen, Alex (Sarah) VanKampen and Lindsay VanKampen, Brittany Smith and Mitchell (Wanessa) Smith, Adam Hess, Laura Hess and Claire Hess; one great-grandchild, Cayde VanKampen; one sister, Bonnie Kuhnen of Morrison.

She was preceded in death by her parents and eight loving siblings.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

Elaine F. Black

HILLSDALE – Elaine F. Black, 77, of Hillsdale, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Albany.

She was married to William “Bill” Black. He died in 1991.

A graveside service will be in the Bethesda Cemetery, Hillsdale.

Memorials may be made to the Hillsdale Fire Department.

Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron, is assisting with arrangements.

Surviving are her son, Larry (Lisa) See OBITUARIES, Page 7

For somehow, not only at Christmas, but all the long year through, the Joy that you give to others is the Joy that comes back to you.

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We’re just peeking in to say, Hope you have a great holiday.

May it be happy, healthy and bright, Making each day a sheer delight.

We’re sharing words of gratitude too, For we wouldn’t be here without all of you!

Thanks and best wishes to all of our fine customers and friends!

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Gayla J. Grossman Graham

FENTON – Gayla Jean Grossman Graham, 43, of Fenton, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

A public visitation was held on Friday, December 18th at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Private burial was held at Fenton Cemetery on December 19th. A celebration of Gayla’s life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to an education fund to be established for Gayla’s children, C/O Stacey McCready.

Gayla was born Aug. 4, 1977, the youngest daughter of Craig and Phyllis Graham.

She graduated from Erie High School in 1996, then received an associate degree from Clinton Community College and a bachelor’s degree from Ashford University in Clinton. Gayla married Charles Woods in 2004, to which her children Audrey and Nick were born.

She was re-married to Jerad Grossman in 2015, to which her son Everett was born.

Gayla cherished time with her family, loved holiday gatherings and hearing & telling stories. She loved all things nature and outdoors; fishing, kayaking, exploring, searching for four leaf clovers and tending to her pets. She had an artistic flair and had an eye for creating art by repurposing items. Music, dancing and

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Black, Cordova; daughter, Teresa (Robert) Hutton, Albany; grandchildren, Briar (Chelsey) Black, Alexandria (Decker) Lyon, Ashton Hutton, and Autumn Hutton; sister, Kay (Chet) Taylor; and a great-grandson, Bennett William Black.

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singing were other things that brought her joy. Above all, she was most proud of her children and the love they reciprocated to her.

Survivors include her parents, Craig and Phyllis Graham of Fenton; children, Audrey Woods, Nick Woods and Everett Grossman; sisters, Susan (Brent) Seggebruch, Dixon, Stacey (Mark) McCready, Long Grove, Iowa; and many cherished aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Lois and Everett Graham; and maternal grandmothers, Betty Sarber and Frances Sayre. hare a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com

Jeanette T. DePauw

GENESEO – Jeanette Theresa Thomas DePauw, 92, passed away on December 17, 2020, at Hillcrest Home, Geneseo.

Due to COVID restrictions, there will be a private immediate family only funeral at St. John’s Catholic Church at 10:30, Tuesday, Dec. 22. The service will be live-streamed at www. facebook.com/stjohnrapidscity/live/. A public celebration will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established.

Born on June 18, 1928, to Neal and Katherine (Nonnenmacher) Thomas, she always imagined she would marry a farmer. She did just that on September 1, 1951, when she married Julian DePauw at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Davenport, Iowa.

Over the years, they farmed in Cambridge, Geneseo, Erie, and Port Byron before retiring to Geneseo. Julian preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 2007.

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As a young woman, Jeanette worked at Iowa Mutual Insurance in Davenport, Iowa.

Born a city girl, she quickly learned the wonders of being a dairy farmer’s wife, worrying about the crops, the weather, and the health of the herd, as well as caring for her beloved lamb, Lucy, marveling at birth of a new calf and the pride of working an organic farm, long before it was the thing to do.

After five children came along, she worked many years at Riverdale Schools in Port Byron, making lifelong friends of staff and students, alike.

She was stellar at cooking for an army.

No one in need was ever turned away.

After her retirement, she enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s countless concerts, plays, sporting events and award ceremonies.

A devout Catholic, Jeanette was a long-time member of St. John’s Church in Rapids City, where she taught CCD for many years, and most recently a member of St. Malachy’s Church, Geneseo, where she volunteered tirelessly with the SPEC Program.

She relied heavily on our Lord for guidance, and her rosary was her constant

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companion.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Joe, Rosemary Osborn (Ed), Bob (Pam), Peg Walker (Byron), and Eddie; grandchildren, Alex, Ben (Steffanie), Abby, Christine (Erik), Phil, Kate (Steve), Tom (Julia), Mary (Jesse), Jake and Sarah (Adam); great grandchildren, Maison, Ember, Penelope, Julia (Alex), Ethan, Julia, Rosie, Brendan (Madeline), Rachel, Myranda, Theo, Jack and Mara; great-great grandchildren, Ryker, Esme’ and Haeman, brother-inlaw, Duke Tyler, sister-in-law, Patricia DePauw, and godchildren, Jack Yegge, Mary Henry, and Linda Dierks.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, Katherine Tyler, daughter-in-law, Marilyn DePauw, granddaughter, Rachel DePauw, brother- and sister-in-law, Bill and Dorothy DePauw, brother-in-law, Oscar DePauw, nieces Cathy Hootman and Margaret Judge.

The family would like to thank the Hillcrest Home staff for their extraordinary care, compassion, and friendship.

Marilyn J. Bowker

HAMPTON – Marilyn J. ‘Lynn’ Bowker, 76, of Hampton, passed away December 17, 2020 at her home. Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Port Byron handled

arrangements.

Paul A. Thomas

PROPHETSTOWN – Paul A. Thomas, 80, of Erie, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Allure of Prophetstown.

Gibson–Bode Funeral Home, Erie will be handling memorial services at a later date.

Robert Lee North

FULTON – Robert Lee North, 79, of Fulton,, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Prairie Hills in Clinton, Iowa.

A private family graveside service will be held at Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton, preceded by a private family visitation at the Fulton chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established by the family.

Robert was born Oct. 27, 1941, in Paris, Illinois, to Samuel L. and Katheryn (Petty) North He was educated in the Paris grade schools and was a 1959 graduate of Paris High School.

He married Linda L. Dohse on Nov. 5, 1966, in Morrison. Robert was a 55 year

A Winter Wonderland It’s just days before Christmas and all through the town, We see happy people, not even one frown.

It’s great to see folks who show so much care For their friends and their neighbors today it’s so rare.

So we’d like to thank you this time of the year For all of the memories we hold so dear.

As customers, as neighbors, you all mean so much To us, your community and all whom you touch.

Have a wonderful holiday!

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member of the Boilermakers Local 60 in Morton.

He was a former member of the National Guard. Robert was a member of the Fulton Masonic Lodge #189 AF & AM and Merton Chapter of the Eastern Star in Fulton.

He was also a member of the Moline Scottish Rite where he was a 32nd degree Mason.

Robert enjoyed spending time with his family especially watching the grandchildren’s sporting events.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; one son, Michael North of Fulton, IL; three grandchildren, Kegan, Erik, and Jakob North; one brother, Jim North of Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

Sherry Kay Johnson

PORT BYRON – Sherry Kay Johnsen, 72, of Port Byron, Illinois, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at RML Specialty Hospital, Hinsdale.

Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Port Byron handled arrangements.

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Continued from Page 8 MORRISON – Stanley R. Mitick Jr., 97, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.

A graveside service will be held at the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Ken Renkes will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.

Stanley was born Nov. 10, 1923, in Denver, Colorado, to Stanley R. and Sybil A. Mitick.

He was raised in Denver and graduated in 1942 from North Denver High School.

During WWII, he enlisted in the Army Air Force Aviation Cadet Pilot Training Program, graduating as a pilot and second lieutenant in April 1944.

He served with the 9th U.S. Air Force, 344th Bomb Group in the European theater of operation in WWII, and after the war ended, volunteered to spend a year participating in the military occupation of Germany.

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Blessings at Christmas Time There’s so much to be thankful for at this splendid time of year, including the friendship of people like you.

Please accept our gratitude and warm wishes for a beautiful and joyous holiday season.

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Stanley R. Mitick Jr.

He was separated from active duty in 1946 and attended the University of Colorado, graduating in 1949 with a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering.

Stanley married Ruth Ann Bealer of Morrison, in Denver on Aug. 27, 1948.

He continued active participation as a reserve officer of the U.S Air Force, retiring in 1972 with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Stanley was employed by the General Electric Company in Morrison, for over 43 years in various engineering and engineering management positions, retiring from full time employment in 1993.

However, he continued to work an additional 19 years for GE doing engineering work on a part time basis until February 2012, for a total of 62 years employment at GE in Morrison.

Stanley was a member and past ruling elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison. He was active in several civic organizations and served 21 years on the Board of Morrison Community Hospital, serving 12 years as president of the board during the modernization and expansion ‘rogram of the 1970s and early 1980s He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Reserve Officers Association, the Military Officers Asso

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ciation of America, and the 9th Air Force Association.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a sister-in-law, Ila DeLuca of Upland, California; a sister-in-law, Marianne Bealer of Chandler, Arizona; nieces and nephews by marriage, Sharon (Tim) Allen of Scottsdale, Arizona; Thomas (Mary) Pons of Erie; Michael (Jenny) Heun of Erie; Robert Bealer of Chandler, Arizona; and Dorian (Donna) Mc Clenahan of Upland, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Clayton and Ellsworth Mitick.

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Thomas O. ‘Tom’ Warner

FULTON – Thomas O. “Tom” Warner Sr., 80 died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the CGH Medical Center, Sterling.

Tom was born Jan. 12, 1940, in Hyannas, Nebraska the son of Dean E. and Katherine D. Warner Linville. He married Thelma J. Burdick on Feb. 29, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsyl-

vania.

Tom served in the U.S. Navy from 1962–1968, where he served on the USS Pickerel, USS-177 and was a plank owner on the USS Haddo, SSN-604.

He was in the Naval Reserves from 1984 - 2004. He was employed by ComEd in Morris and the Quad Cities from 1970 – 1993 and then by the City of Fulton from 1994 –2004.

Tom was a member of the Fulton Presbyterian Church, Fulton American Legion Post #402, Fulton City Lodge No. 189 A.F. & A.M., where he served in numerous positions including Master 9 times, Merton Chapter of the Easter Star No. 356 serving as Worthy Patron numerous times, and several Masonic bodies in Illinois.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma of Fulton; 1 daughter, Leah (Robert) Kephart of Davenport, Iowa; one son, Thomas O. Warner, Jr. of Clinton, Iowa; three grandchildren, Alec Huizenga, Dylan Huizenga and Monica Thomas; four great-grandchildren, Harper Huizenga, Nora Huizenga, Gabriella Huizenga and Oliver Huizenga; four sisters, Dora Lee Ball of Lakewood, Colorado, Coleen (William III) Robinson of Denver, Colorado, Louise Rohde of Ansley, Nebraska and Patricia (Christopher) Faine of Columbus, Ohio; and three brothers, Charles (Janet)

Warner of Grant City Missouri, Robert Warner of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas and Richard (Ruth) Warner of Skidmore, Missouri.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dean Warner and Katherine Hall; one sister, Phyllis Warner; and one brother, George Leslie “Buddy” Warner.

A funeral service was Saturday, Dec. 5 at the McDonald Funeral Home, Fulton.

Private burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Fulton Presbyterian Church, American Cancer Society or the Fulton City Lodge.

To leave an online condolence visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

Vera Hamstra

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

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

William ‘Bill’ M. Berge

OTTAWA – William “Bill” M. Berge, 85, of Ottawa, formerly of Morrison, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Ottawa Pavilion in Ottawa.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be made to the Morrison Fire Department or the Utica Fire Department.

Gibson–Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron is in charge of arrangements.

Bill was born Oct. 10, 1935 in Morrison, the son of C.J. “Barnie” and Irma J. (Whiteside) Berge.

He graduated from Morrison High School in 1954 and attended the University of Ohio in Akron.

He married Delores Bealer in 1957.

They were later divorced. Bill owned and operated Barnie’s Super Service in Morrison until selling the business in 1983 and moving to Ottawa where he was remarried to Barbara Woods Stern.

He continued his career in the auto business working at Rice Tire in Ottawa.

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Bill is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bill C. and Christine Berge of Port Byron; grandchildren, Amber (Eric)

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Hamer, Jayson Berge and Lindsey Berge, all of Port Byron; and step grandchildren, Robert Stern and Barbara Stern of Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara; daughter, Jeanne Berge; and stepson, Craig Stern.

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COVID-19 vaccine arrives at CGH Medical Center

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Matt Hammer, director of CGH Pharmacy (center), receives the vaccine shipment from Emily Davy Gonzalez, Infectious Disease RN at Whiteside County Health Department. Also pictured is Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker.

Just over 9 months since the first case of the coronavirus was reported in Whiteside County, the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered Dec. 17 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

On Monday, Illinois received 66,000 doses of its first 109,000 dose-shipment of the vaccine developed by the drug companies Pfizer and BioNTech. The remaining 43,000 doses, reserved for the city of Chicago, arrived Dec. 17.

The vaccine is reported to be effective in 95% of the people who receive it, and in 94% of people older than 65. It requires two doses, the second of which is to be administered 3 to 4 weeks later.

Of the first vaccine shipment, 465 doses were reserved for Whiteside County, which ranks 11th on a list of 50 counties with the highest death per capita rate.

All doses arrived in the county Dec. 16. CGH received 400 doses and Morrison Community Hospital collected 65 doses.

First injections at CGH started at 6:30 a.m. with a pair of health care personnel who work daily with COVID-19 patients: Dr. Jason Reter, a family medicine specialist, and Pat Zigler, a cardiac and critical care nurse.

Both Reter and Zigler in interviews following their injections said that they haven’t felt any side effects or pain from the shots, and that they were humbled to be among the first

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to receive the vaccine.

“We’ve been thinking about this day for quite a while,” Reter said. “To get vaccinated and protected from spreading this virus to other people – it’s a huge, bright day. It’s a way out of this pandemic.”

CGH is following a tiered system to administer vaccines to its employees. The first tier includes “any health care provider that is working directly with COVID patients and is at a high risk of exposure to the virus,” CGH Chief Nursing Officer Kristie Geil explained.

Those employees range from respiratory technicians to physicians to critical care nurses to environmental services workers, Geil said.

Inoculations will continue through today and Saturday, and officials expect to administer six vaccines every 15 minutes, meaning about 130-150 doses will be administered per day.

“The number of doses we’ve received and the broad set of employees that will be vaccinated by the end of the first round will help us maintain a healthy, vaccinated workforce,” Geil said.

Employees who receive their first dose this week are already scheduled to receive their second dose, shipments of which are expected to arrive in the following weeks.

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“Before I even stood up from the chair, I already had a card with a date and time for my next dose,” Reter said.

CGH is not mandating that employees get the vaccine. Despite that, Geil said she hasn’t experienced any negative feedback from employees.

“We are strongly encouraging [employees get the vaccine] and are using a lot of education and talking with staff about importance of it and their concerns,” Geil said. “We’re having a good response without mandating it.”

Zigler, who has worked at CGH for more than 40 years, said she knew in the weeks leading up to the vaccine’s availability that she wanted to receive it.

“I understand that some people are scared,” Zigler said. “But after working with COVID patients, and seeing how the virus affects them, I felt like if I could pave the way to show others that its OK [to get the vaccine], then I wanted to do that.”

Zigler added that “everyone has to do what’s right for them,” but said she expects fellow healthcare workers who rose up to help care for COVID-19 patients will continue to do “everything we can do to protect

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Volunteering to receive the vaccine will likely still be a feature when it is available to the general public, Reter said.

“But I would encourage anyone, within the hospital and within the community, to get it as soon as it’s widely available,” Reter said.

“For the good of the community, family, loved ones, the only way we’re going to stop the spread is if the virus has nowhere to go.

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Jorden Robinson signs with Sauk Valley Skyhawks

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Skyhawks Coach Nick Hartz, EP Panthers Head Coach Liz Green and mother, Toshia Large, flank Jorden Robinson after she signed her letter of intent on Dec. 10 to run for the Sauk Valley College Skyhawks.

EP Panthers cross country member Jorden Robinson signed her letter of intent on Thursday, Dec. 10 to run for the Sauk Valley College Skyhawks. Robinson has been running long distance since 6th grade.

She took her freshman year off to try another sport but returned to her love of running her sophomore year.

Coach Elizabeth Green stated that “Jorden was a number one runner her sophomore and junior years.

This year she rolled her ankle pretty bad but that did not keep her down.

She continued to persevere and run as best she could. She was a deciding factor in the conference meet.

Jorden was a great asset to the program by encouraging everyone and showing good teamwork. She will do well for the Skyhawks under Coach Nick Hartz.”

Her first season as a sophomore found her increasing her skills at every meet. She was enjoying the freedom of running but also mindful that she could help her team obtain good scores at every meet if she could give it 100%. Robinson continued to do so and found herself and teammates running at Detweiler Park in Peoria. Many of the seasoned runners were all excited about going back to Peoria and she said she did not understand until she got there and found 64 teams running. Then she admits to

becoming nervous and Coach Green had to talk to her and help settle her nerves. The talk worked as Robinson got a personal best record time at that event.

In talking about her senior year, Robinson stated that with the COVID and restrictions it placed on the runners it was quite a different season. She was sorry that the team could not go to state this year. The IHSA only sanctioned sectionals as the final stop for the season.

In speaking about her ankle, Robinson said it was her senior year and she wasn’t going to sit it out on the sidelines. When she started to feel like it was hurting, she had teammates there to bolster her back up as they knew her goal of running the season.

Hartz is a third-year cross country coach at Sauk Valley and the assistant track coach at Bureau Valley for the last seven years. Hartz has observed Robinson as a hard worker and easy to train and coach. She will be joining a team that consists of some former EP Panthers running for Sauk Valley. Robinson is looking forward to once again running with Olivia Miniel. Miniel is one year older but became good friends with Robinson, so she stated it will be fun running alongside her again.

Attending the signing was Robinson’s mother Toshia Large, Coach Green, and Coach Hartz.

Dec. 9-16 Joseph M. Smith of Fulton, was cited for speeding in the 400 block of 31st Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Keith Wood of Bolingbrook, was cited for speeding in the 100 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Ramone G. Mendez of Dubuque, Iowa was cited for speeding in the 400 block of 11th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Joel K. McDowell of Moline, was cited for speeding in the 400 block of 12th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Vaida S. Bellich of Sycamore, was cited for speeding in the 600 block of 14th Avenue. She was released with a notice to appear.

Ashlynn E. Richardson of Clinton, Iowa was cited for speeding and use of a cell phone while driving at Sand Road and Highway 136. She was released with a notice to appear.

James S. Thicksten of Fulton, was cited for disobeying a stop sign in the 1200 block of 10th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

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Sarah B. Huizenga of Fulton, was cited for disobeying a stop sign in the 1200 block of 6th Avenue. She was released with a notice to appear.

Rachel N. Adkins of Fulton, was cited for speeding in a school zone in the 500 block of 12th Street. She was released with a notice to appear.

Johnathon Widner of Fulton, was arrested on a Whiteside County Warrant in the 800 block of 4th Street. He was released with a notice to appear.

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

Sending you and yours tidings of comfort and joy at Christmastime! May the spirit of the season warm your heart and home at the holidays and throughout the New Year.

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Arrests: On Friday, Dec. 11, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Dustin J.D. Funderberg, 38 of Morrison, for a moving violation. The stop occurred on East Lincolnway at Sawyer Road, Morrison. As a result of the stop, Funderberg was arrested pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Whiteside County charging Funderberg with obstructing a See POLICE REPORTS, Page 17

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MORRISON HIGH SCHOOL

MHS B.L.I.N.D. Leader Isaac Melton

“Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die”

What types of activities are you involved in at Morrison High School?

I am involved in Golf, Basketball, and Student Council.

What are your hobbies outside of school?

Outside of school I like to play golf, hang out with friends, and play video games.

How would you describe your leadership style?

I would describe it as listening to others and wanting to hear what others have to say.

What has BLIND meant to you?

We haven’t done much yet as leaders with BLIND, so I don’t know yet what it means to me as a leader.

What is one fun fact about you?

I have two middle names.

B.L.I.N.D. Leader Isaac Melton What have you learned from this pandemic?

I have learned how to communicate in different ways and how work together/adapt in complicated situations.

County spreading word about help for area small businesses

ComEd and Whiteside County are teaming to introduce ComEd’s Small Business Customer Assistance Program to area businesses. The County and ComEd understand that COVID-19 continues to create economic hardship for many of the region’s business customers, and to assist in this time of need, ComEd created a new program to help small businesses.

As of December 16, 2020, ComED is accepting applications for assistance that would be applied to a business’ bill in 2021 if they meet all qualifications.

The Small Business Assistance Program provides eligible small business customers, with a onetime grant up to $2,000 towards a past due balance. Eligible customers may also place a remaining balance into a payment plan of up to six months. To apply for the Small Business Assistance Program, interested businesses should call 1-877-426-6331

More information about ComEd’s Small Business Assistance Program can be found at: https://www.comed.com/MyAccount/CustomerSupport/Pages/ S m al lB us ine s sA s si stan cePro gram.aspx Gary Camarano, Whiteside County Economic Development Director, said, “We want to alert all our small businesses to any assistance that they might be eligible for during these trying times.

COVID-19 has affected all of us, and small businesses are really feeling the effect. If this can help, let’s get the word out, and apply for the assistance.”

Camarano added, “It has been reported that 800 small businesses are closing every day. Maybe this program can be part of the assistance that helps a business stay afloat.”

Additionally, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic

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court order. Funderberg was released on a notice to appear.

On Saturday, Dec. 12, at approximately 1 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Joel Canas, 28 of Sterling, for moving and equipment violations.

As a result of the stop, a passenger, Mark A. Chavez, 36 of Sterling, was arrested pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Lee County, charging Chavez with failure to appear – criminal damage to property.

Chavez was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, processed, posted bond and was released on a notice to appear.

The driver, Joel Canas was issued a citation for no valid driver’s license and another passenger, Jason J. Witmer, 39 of Sterling, was issued citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and illegal use of special plates by a dealer.

On Saturday, Dec. 12, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at the apartment complex at 631 East Lincolnway, Morrison.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged Nelson T. Grismore, 35 of Morrison, with domestic battery.

Grismore was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. Morrison Police were assisted by the Morrison Community Hospital Emergency Medical Services.

On Wednesday, Dec. 16, at approximately 9 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Joseph D. Richards, 40 of Morrison, for a moving violation.

The stop occurred in the 100 block of South Cherry Street, Morrison.

As a result of the stop, Richards was arrested pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Whiteside County charging Richards with battery.

Morrison Police also arrested and charged Richards with driving while under the influence of alcohol. Richards was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, processed and released on a notice to appear.

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Opportunity (DCEO) is informing small businesses and communities that the application period for the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program will close at 5pm on Tuesday, December 15.

DCEO and its grant administration and outreach partners are reminding small business owners to get their application in if they haven’t already. Applying is easy, and DCEO along with its grant administrators Accion and WBDC

have developed a menu of resources and technical assistance to help small businesses in need qualify for grants. Resources and more info are available at the program’s website: www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/C19DisadvantagedBusGrants.aspx DCEO has received over 40,000 applications through the program since it launched in June. Since that time, the department has issued $168 million to over 6,300 small business owners spanning over 500 cities around the state with more awards going out in the coming days.

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Happy Holidays!

Encephalopathy: altered mental status of the brain

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. Encephalopathy is a term that refers to an altered mental status of the brain function. Delirium is a term that is closely associated with the spread, the condition may arise from a number of different situations. Typically what is shared in common is problems with focusing our attention or thinking in general. Sometimes there may be associated headaches and occasionally even seizures in certain situations.

Also hyper vigilance and personality changes are sometimes present.

There may be also physical expressions that may look like stroke-like situations with trouble tracking and trouble performing fine motor tasks. People may sometimes have a tremor or altered gait. On occasions there may be involuntary grasping and sucking

motions. Of course these measures can be present with a stroke or other neurological event. In the most advanced stage altered breathing may occur. Sometimes confabulations or invented memories along with poor recall may predominate.

Anything that affects the brain can produce encephalopathy. Perhaps the most common short term process could involve something as basic as sleep deprivation. It is also common for people that have been in the hospital with a variety of conditions. The most common perhaps is that of sepsis in which an infection may spread to multiple organs of the body including the brain. Alcoholism is another common cause of a special type of encephalopathy. Even hypertension in extreme situations can preclude encephalopathy.

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CORDOVA - The communities where Exelon Generation employees live and work will receive more than $4.4 million to support critical needs, thanks to the nuclear power plant employees and the Exelon Foundation. The nuclear power plant employees pledged more than $2.9 million to over 2,000 different charities in their surrounding communities this year. And for every dollar employees pledged, the Exelon Foundation donated 50 cents to their local United Way, bringing the total donation to more than $4.4 million.

At Quad Cities Generating Station, the nuclear power plant employees pledged more than $217,000 to 202 charities during this year’s Employee Giving Campaign. Organizations supported include YWCA of the Quad Cities, Tri-County Animal Protection League, River Bend Food Reservoir, Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, and Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley.

“Having Exelon Generation as a strong community partner is important for Quad Cities area non-profits,” said Rene Gellerman, president and CEO of United Way Quad Cit-

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“This has been a challenging year for many, and our nuclear power plant employees answered the call for help, giving to charities and causes that mean the most to them,” said Bryan Hanson, Exelon chief generation officer. “Our people have strong bonds with the communities that surround our nuclear plants.

Their generosity will bring resources to organizations that need them, along with hope and relief for the people who rely on them.”

Exelon Generation employees have a long-standing tradition of

supporting their communities, not just with their dollars, but also with their time. While the coronavirus pandemic limited several in-person opportunities, many nuclear power plant employees participated in virtual events. At Quad Cities Station,

employees volunteered more than 1,200 hours working with community organizations in the Quad Cities.

Through Nov. 30, 2020, Exelon Generation employees had volunteered more than 24,000 hours with charitable organizations in their communities. That’s equal to more than two-and-a-half years’ time. Projects included virtual walks, virtual food drives, and creating cards for kids in the hospital, among many others.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

1970: Fulton High School students score above national average 60 Years December 22, 1960

After a business meeting of the Legion Auxiliary, the ladies held a Christmas party and played games.

Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Henry Cady, Mrs. Louis Borgman, Mrs. George Smart and Mrs. Charles Voss.

Mothers of World War II held their meeting with election of officers.

Mrs. Robert Curry was elected president; Margaret Cole, first vice-president; Ada Hill second vice-president; Mrs. Conrad Swanson, secretary; Mrs. Lillian Lewis, treasurer; Mrs. Hannah Sherman, sergeant-at-arms; Mrs. Viola Schumacher, historian; Deeda Kennedy, chaplain; Mrs. Myrtle Thomas, parliamentarian; Mrs. Fern Reedy, musician, Anna Ferguson and Maybell Naftzger color bearers; Mrs. Mary Hurley and Mrs. Ella Kennedy, color guards; and Mrs. Conrad Swanson, past president.

50 Years December 23, 1970

Fulton High School students scored well above the national average on American College testing examinations. Guidance counselor, Mr. Zimmerman, revealed composite

results taken by 73 students reported they had done exceptionally well in English tests, mathematics, social science and natural science.

40 Years December 24, 1980

Midwest Federal Savings Bank in Clinton’s ad was offering 5.25% interest on your Investment Checking Account. Also, if you add to or open a new Savings Account you could choose a free gift or one at a discounted price.

30 Years December 19, 1990

Approval of a levy of $1,049,600 seems to be second in importance to the question to have television programs provided for students on a daily basis at the meeting of the River Bend School District Board of Education.

Former Fulton High School student, Jorn Hall, passed his New York bar and is working at the prestigious Manhattan law firm Willke, Farr and Gallagher.

20 Years December 20, 2000

Seventh graders at Fulton Mid-

dle School studied careers and they recently studied two topics simultaneous, parenting and operating a day care center. They took a tour of River City Day Care to observe a professional center. They then designed their own center and had preschoolers for two hours each during the two weeks before Christmas Vacation.

Unity Christian Elementary students went to Resthave Nursing Home to sing Christmas carols. After leaving Resthave they visited Mrs. Zuidema in her home and sang. Mrs. Zuidema was a teacher at Unity for several years. The students included Jared Wessels, Ryan Medenblik, Brian Meinsma and Dustin Holesinger, children of parents that Mrs. Zuidema taught.

10 Years December 22, 2010

Albany Chamber of Commerce raffle winners include: Pat Oostenryk, Vicki Mlekush, Jolene Schaver, Darlene Rathje, Karen Crimmins, Howard Letcher, Guy Price, Ron Turner, Nancy Bielema, Brianne Price, Phyllis Geerts, Billie Chavez, Chelsi, Holcomb, Lois Voss, and Scott Reynolds.

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The sepsis referred to above that is associated with encephalopa thy is common with bacterial infections.

There are other types of encephalopathy associated with other infectious agents including Lyme disease and even salmonella, such as in food poisoning.

HIV may include encephalopathy at times. Most recently, the COVID-19 or coronavirus has been associated with encephalopathy. There are no particular distinctions to make for these various types of encephalopathy.

There is no particular type of universal treatment for encephalopathy. Of course, attention to the underlying condition as well as prevention is always first and foremost.

Since the condition often involves something being inflamed, it is felt that calming down the inflammation may be helpful and avoiding further inflammation. Keep in mind that sugar and gluten may inflame the brain. In addition vitamin D may be a useful supplement to help maximize the immune response.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Dec. 7-11: Warranty deeds • Courtney M. Francis, now Hanson to Autumn Nicole Page, 406 E. Second Ave., Lyndon, $65,000.

• Kevin Paxton to John C. and Cheryl A. Nowers, one parcel on Springhill Road, Prophetstown, $288,500.

• Kevin Paxton to James C. and Alizabeth A. Nowers, one parcel on Springhill Road, Prophetstown, $112,000.

• Theron W. and Patricia Castillo Burall to Carrie A. Vasquez and Zachary Muntean, 2203 22nd Ave., Sterling, $82,000.

• Jason Vanmeter to Anthony Feldkirchner, 27215 Maple Drive, Sterling, $117,000.

• Mary Kathleen and John V. Knowles III to Charles Minter, 320 E. Second St., Rock Falls, $95,000.

• Tracie Morgan to Douglas R. and Laurie J. Gay, 310 Creek Lane, Prophetstown, $147,000.

• Edward S. Schmidt to Charles W. Brown Jr., 9455 Star Road, Erie, $15,000.

• Abraham and Ashley Chockley to Vasile Marincat and Aurica Voinea, 23000 Prophet Road, Rock Falls,

$170,000.

• Marlene R. Glispie to Russell C. Casson, 505 Pleasant St., Rock Falls, $80,000.

• Alex J. and Allison E. Riggen to Danial J. and Jennifer N. Willis, 802 Keith Drive, Morrison, $148,000.

• Tara M. Beer to Allison Wade, 1408 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $81,000.

• David E. and Jamie L. Brooks to Nathanial and Jessica Macklin, one parcel of farmland in Jordan Township, $45,000.

• Robert C. and Brenda S. Hayes to James Phyllis A. McGinnis, 314 N. Ninth St., Fulton, $279,000.

• Shelia Carey, also Condiff-Carey, to Paula Chavez, 210 W. 12th St., Rock Falls, $19,000.

• Michael S. and Cynthia M. Schwartz to Gregory B. Behrens, 1711 Ave. C, Sterling, $143,500.

• Connie S. Wessels, Lynette J. Rivera and Rodney E. and Dale E. Janssen, heirs to Courtnay Fiedler, 1891 20th Ave., Sterling, $87,000.

• Russel C. Casson to Olivia S. Hohenboken and Lucas R. Pierceson, 309 Lafayette St., Prophetstown, $133,000.

• Joel F. Poradek Estate to R. Brad Long, 2205 Myrtle St., Rock Falls,

$43,000.

• Stephen M. Anderson to Terrence M. and Jessica J. Campbell, 1812 14th Ave., Rock Falls, $265,000.

Quit claim deeds • Sheryl L. Jones, also Irey to Merlin D. Jones Jr., 5740 Garden Plain Road, Fulton, $0.

• Dale R. Sherman Estate to Shannon Sherman, 22186 Hillside Road, Fulton, $0.

• J. Darwin Olsen to Robert E. and Lisa K. Snyder, one parcel in Fulton Township, $0.

• Karen M. Wetzell to Walter Holcomb, 1504 Lindy Ave., Rock Falls, $0.

Trustee’s deeds • Jeffrey T. and Jill M. Adolph to Robert C. and Brenda S. Hayes, 22109 Buell Road, Sterling, $316,500.

• Larry G. and Mary R. McCormick Trust to Brick Boss, 2311 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, $49,000.

• Ronald G. and Dixie L. Vegter Trust to James and Jessica White, one parcel on Deer Trace Drive, Morrison, $10,000.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC 822 Main, Erie

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

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

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

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

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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

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Christmas Eve Service at Morrison United Methodist

By ANNE FRAME Although we will not be gathered in the sanctuary for the annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, please join with us through YouTube as we hear the beautiful words of Lessons and Carols bringing hope and love into the world.The YouTube message and music can be found by typing into the search box: Morrison United Methodist Church Videos.A purple circle will identify that you are in the correct place and note date:December 24, 2020. This service will be ready after 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 24.

Christmas Eve at the Methodist Church is always full of music: anorgan prelude complete with chimes, a duet “Long, Long Ago” sung by Jon Paisley and John Frame, Jon Paisley’s “O, Holy Night,” and “Silent Night” played by cellist Sam Sykes

IN BRIEF First Reformed Church News Worship begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27, at First Reformed Church, located at 510 - 15th Avenue in Fulton.

Pastor Chuck Huckaby will preach from Matthew 1:18-25. Special music will be a flute solo by Julie Bielema.

Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required.

to end the service.

The age-old story of Christ’s birth will be told through lessons and carols.Readers will be Karen Huber, Anne Frame and John Frame.Pastor Cal Haines will give his Christmas message.

And for the children, Jenny Patton, and her children Jovie and Halen, will deliver the Children’s Message, “A Gift of Love from the Heart.”They will tell the Christmas Story in their own words and what it means plus discuss the Gift of Love as demonstrated in a short video of “The Little Drummer Boy” with sung narration by 5-year-old Isaiah Fisher.

Through prayer, song, scripture and music, may your heart be uplifted as we celebrate Christmas and its continual message of hope, love and peace.Join us on this special night.

We welcome you.

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

The 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.

Let us know what’s happening in your hometown!

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Merry Christmas from all of us

K&R Greenhouse and staff

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

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CHURCH NEWS Becky Butterfield Youth & Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

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

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

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

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

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The Judgment amount is $42,781.95.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

No third party checks will be accepted.

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-Cook Pleadings@ hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719

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LEGAL NOTICES 101 (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3160161 December 8, 15, 22, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ORVILLE W. BUSH, DECEASED No. 20 P 164 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Orville W. Bush. Letters of Office were issued on December 2, 2020 to Barbara L. Peterson of 16708 Lincoln Road, Morrison, Illinois 61270 and Bonnie L.

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Stralow of 14370 Damen Road, Morrison, Illinois 61270 as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, BuckwalterSchurman & Stubblefield, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 612700111.

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

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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.

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ORDINANCE 2020-04 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE PURPOSE OF THE VILLAGE OF CORDOVA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2021 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2022.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF CORDOVA, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. SECTION 1. That the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX DOLLARS ($70,936.00) the same being the total amount to be levied for Corporate purposes such as: General Corporate, Police Protection, Audit, Employer Payroll related taxes and Unemployment Insurance on Administrative Personnel and Police and IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2021 ending April 30, 2022.

SECTION 2. The amount levied for each object and purpose is as follows: TAX LEVY SUMMARY GENERAL CORPORATE $22,967.00 POLICE PROTECTION $30,041.00 AUDIT $10,967.00 SOCIAL SECURITY $4,557.00 MEDICARE $1,108.00 UNEMPLOYMENT $599.00 IMRF $697.00 TOTAL TAX LEVY $70,936.00 SECTION 3. That the total amount of SEVENTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX DOLLARS ($70,936.00) ascertained as aforesaid be, and the same is hereby levied and assessed on all property subject to taxation within the Village of Cordova according to the value of said property as the same is assessed and equalized for State and County purposes for the year.

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

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

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

ADOPTED by the Village of Cordova Village, Village President and Board of Trustees on this 19th day of November, 2020, Ayes: Della Rogers Scott; Pat Fidlar; Julie Hager; Barbara Myers; Tammy Havens, Harvey Sothmann Nays: None James Boone, President; ATTEST Kathryn McCorkle, Clerk December 22, 2020

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

Dated this 16th day of December 2020.

Dana Nelson County Clerk Dec. 22, 29, 2020 & Jan. 5, 2021

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

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

20-CH-38 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24796 FRONT ST. STERLING, IL 61081 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled

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cause on November 4, 2020, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 10-35-428-004 Commonly known as: 24796 Front St., Sterling, IL 61081 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on January 7, 2021, at 10:00 AM, the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $42,781.95.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the real mortgaged estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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

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

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

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Pur-

REAL ESTATE 200 chaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & is Mihlar, LLC, deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-Cook Pleadings@ hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3160161 December 8, 15, 22, 2020

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR OF THE CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT REVENUES: Property Tax Personal Property/Replacement Tax Donations Interest Income Other Income TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES: General Government Debt Service Public Safety TOTAL EXPENDITURES BEGINNING FUND BALANCE ENDING FUND BALANCE NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE: REVENUES: Property Tax Interest

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TOTAL REVENUES $ EXPENDITURES Ambulance Services $ TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $ 285,656 ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 260,504 NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE: TOTAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS REVENUES: Property Taxes $ Personal Property/Replacement Tax Donations Interest Income Other Income TOTAL REVENUES $ EXPENDITURES General Government $ Debt Service Public Service & Ambulance Services TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $ 1,143,086 ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 1,327,984 NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE:

199,769 962 200,731 225,883 225,883

513,649 98,214 8,420 5,562 2,201 628,046 121,711 52,500 268,937 443,148

Connie Stratton, Treasurer EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $2,500 TO A SINGLE VENDOR: Bit-Tech, $2,990.48; Boss Office Supplies, $2,520.00; Card Services, $10,72.70; Creative Curb, $15,000.00; Dinges Fire Company, $5,792.69; Ron Downey, $6,900.00; Frontier, $4,495.49; Genesis Medical Center, $221,918.40; Glatfelter, $9,579.54; IL Finance Authority, $52,500.00; IL Public Risk Fund, $12,598.00; MidAmerican Energy, $6,377.86; ProData, $12,530.57; Public Risk underwriters, $12,564.50; Robbin Schwartz, $2,182.50; Sandry Fire Equipment, $2,590.60 Compensation Under $25,000: J. Barber; K. Barber; P. Barber; D. Blasco; M. Chaney; J. Floming; P. Genung; B. Hahn; M. Hass; J. Hines; J. Kress; K. McCool; C. Rogers; G. Screiber; M. Smalley; D. Wilkey; A. McCool; W. Genung; M. Hurley; T. Finley; B. Calvert; Dec. 22, 2020 SM-ST1844643

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Arlan McCool, Trustee Kenneth McCool Connie Stratton, Trusteet

Dec. 22, 2020

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TAX LEVY ORDINANCE FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR OF THE CORDOVA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT On the 14th day of December, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Cordova Fire Protection District, Rock Island County, Illinois, met and accepted as its Tax Levy Ordinance for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, the sums budgeted and appropriated herein, as follows: Section 1.

GENERAL FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATION FROM TAXES OTHER Contingencies: Contingencies $10,000 Commodities: FF Equipment/Tools $280,000 Fuel $3,000 Contraction Services: Engineering Services $20,000 Building/Grounds Maintenance $12,000 Maintenance-Equipment $15,000 Capital Outlay: Building Escrow $283,000 Truck Escrow $342,500 1104 Loan Payment $53,500 Airpack Escrow $0 Operating Expenses: Dues/Office Expenses $30,000 Community Relations $1,500 Insurance $28,000 Administration: Salaries-Administration $21,000 Office Staff $17,000 FF Compensation $25,000 Professional Fees: Retainer $4,500 Research $6,000 Annual Audit $6,000 Training and Education Training $11,000 Utilities: Telephone $0 Electricity 411,000 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $1,179,000 $368,440 $810,560 AMBULANCE AUTHORITY SERVICE FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATION FROM TAXES Special Fun EMS: Genesis Ambulance $222,000 Supplies/Training $12,000 Contingencies $48,000 TOTAL SPECIAL FUND: $282,000 $235,560 $46,440 Section 3 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS (BOTH FUNDS) TOTAL APPROPRIATION FROM TAXES OTHER $1,461,000 $604,000 $857,000 PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET CASH BALANCE 07/01/2021: $1,143,086 PROJECTED REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR $719,132 PROJECTED EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR $1,461,000 ESTIMATED CASH BALANCE 07/01/2022 $401,218 Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Cordova Fire Protection District, on the 14th day of December, 2020 SEAL Jason Floming, Secretary/Trustee Approved:

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