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QB SACK Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Jack Heflin (96) sacks Penn State quarterback Will Levis during their Nov. 21 game at Beaver Stadium in State College, PA. After transferring from NIU to Iowa, Heflin, a native of Prophetstown, earned a starting spot on the Hawkeyes’ defensive line. Story on page 2. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

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Snow and ice create havoc in area. / 2

Couple debuts microgreens and more. / 8,9

Local club works to end human trafficking. / 5

WHAT’S INSIDE Social News................................... 3 Resthave News.................................. 3 Propert Transfers............................... 4 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section

Glimpses ........................................ 13 Church Listings......................... 12,13 Classifieds ....................................15,16

DEATHS Allan E. Huizenga, Dolores ‘Dee’ Smith, Dorothy M. Johnson, Edward L. Kelley, Glenn A. Betts Jr., Irma L. Swanson, Margaret Pessman, Robin L. Conrad, Scott D. Hargrave, Stephen E. Blasdell, Pages 6,7,10,11

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Tackling challenge of Big Ten football

By TY REYNOLDS

treynolds@shawmedia.com As a three-year starter and two-time All-Mid-American Conference performer on the Northern Illinois University defensive line, Jack Heflin was no stranger to success on the football field at the Division I level.

But the Prophetstown native, who has always reached for the highest heights he can find, was ready for to tackle a new challenge head-on.

So after earning his bachelor’s degree at NIU, the lifelong Iowa Hawkeye fan entered the transfer portal, with his sights set on one program in particular. His dreams were fulfilled when the Hawkeyes offered him a spot on their defensive line.

“It’s always been a goal of mine to be able to play at Iowa,” Heflin said. “It’s something that I knew I wanted, and I knew I’d have to earn it – and that’s the way I wanted it.”

So Heflin moved from DeKalb to Iowa City, and from Day 1 set about to become a starter in the Big Ten. The first step was getting to know a new group of guys. He forged some great relationships at NIU, and he was determined to do the same with his new teammates.

“Getting to know the guys was a big thing, but Jack’s Jack and he’ll talk to anybody,” said Heflin’s stepfather, Chris Breitbach. “All the kids have a good attitude, and all those guys are good kids. It’s been a real good transition, and Jack knows he can trust those guys and they’ve got his back.”

With Heflin’s work ethic and pride in his craft, it didn’t take long for the other Iowa players – especially his comrades on the defensive line – to grow fond of their new teammate.

“From Day 1, the way he meshed with his teammates, you couldn’t have asked for a better fit,” said Iowa defensive line coach Kelvin Bell, a former Hawkeye player himself. “You never know what you’re going to get out of the transfer portal, and he was everything you’d want. He came in with no ego; it was never ‘I’ with Jack; it was always team, team team, how he could help us get better as a unit, and that really earned him the trust of the guys.”

As usual, Heflin knew it would be hard work to raise his game another level from the MAC to the Big Ten, and he accepted the challenge and came in ready to prove himself all over again.

“It was cool to be part of the Iowa program, but it was also hard at first, and I knew I had to earn their respect,” Heflin said. “It was like I was a freshman again – but I totally expected that, and I didn’t want it to be any other way. I knew I had to build relationships and help them realize what I could do and how I could

help the team out.”

At 6-foot-4 and 312 pounds, Heflin had the size to compete in the Big Ten. He also had plenty of experiences making plays on the interior of the defensive line: in 38 games at NIU, he had 72 tackles Iowa Hawkeyes (39 solo), 17.5 tackles for loss, 9 sacks and 3 defensive lineman Jack Heflin. forced fumbles.

“In Hef, I wasn’t getting a guy who was green in terms of football; he was a difference-maker for NIU, a force in the Mid-American Conference,” Bell said. “He understood the fundamentals, and once we got our verbiage linked up to what he knew and what we wanted him to do, it was a pretty good transition.

“He’s just so coachable, so humble and open to learning. The kids has a growth mindset, always wants to know what he can do to get better. As far as interior play, he graded out highest on average of our defensive tackles from week to week, and that’s a credit to him understanding football and meshing with how we want it done.”

The fact that his position coach would heap praise on Heflin for his hard work, effort and dedication is nothing new; it’s been lauded by every coach he’s ever had.

It was also no surprise to his family.

“It’s hard to put into words …Jack always knew he could do it, whatever it was,” his mother, Judi Breitbach, said.

“He always dreamed big – as a little guy he want to play pro basketball, pro baseball, be a championship bull rider, drive in NASCAR; whatever sport was in season was his favorite. I’ve got to be honest; football wasn’t my favorite choice because I didn’t want my son to get beat up on the field and suffer injuries, but my mother-in-law said if he dreamed of football, someone’s got to play Division I, so why not Jack?

“So we worked hard between his junior and senior year in high school. We took him to 13 big-man camps, and NIU was the only one who took a lot of interest.

Jack was frustrated by that, and he’s always had that chip on his shoulder.

It’s gotten him where he wanted to go, and I’m just so proud of him. To see him excel at doing what he loves is amazing.”

The biggest challenge to playing in the Big Ten week in and week out was one Heflin was keen to test himself against.

“The physicality of Big Ten offensive lines is just so different [than the MAC],” Heflin said. “Just the size and how physical they play are eye-openers. But practicing against our O-line every day, you learn how to become pretty tough.”

And as one of the main space-eaters who took up blockers and allowed his

teammates to make plays all year, he excelled at it. He finished with 21 tackles (13 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss and 1 sack in starting all eight games, all while playing alongside some of the best defensive lineman in the Big Ten. “He never stopped reaching as high as he could,” Heflin’s father, Paul, said.

“To be able to take the step from NIU and come to Iowa, become a starter is outstanding.”

Now, Heflin has a decision to make.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA is not counting this season toward the eligibility allotment of any player, so despite having played 4 years of college football and already using his one redshirt season as a true freshman, Heflin could conceivably return to Iowa next fall for a second season with the Hawkeyes. Or, he could decide to turn pro and try to catch on with an NFL team.

“I’m not sure yet what I’m going to do,” Heflin said. “I’m going to talk to my coaches, talk to my family, see what happens.”

His coaches would love to see him back in Iowa City, not only because Heflin has become a key piece of the Hawkeyes’ defensive front, but also because of the potential they see in him to become even better and improve his NFL stock.

“Even though he’s a mature player with a lot of football under his belt, he’s far from a finished product in terms of his football ceiling,” Bell said. “Another year here of development in strength and conditioning, nutrition, working on technique…you’re probably looking at one of the better interior defensive lineman in the Big Ten. “That decision has to be for him to make, but ultimately, if he wants to come back, we’ll welcome him with open arms.”

His family is behind him with their full support whichever path he chooses.

“At the end of the day, it’s his life, and he needs to do what he needs to do,” his mother said. “We’ll all be behind him no matter what; all we ask is that he put a lot of thought into it and pray on it.

The good Lord has taken him this far, so He’ll take him further, whichever way that is.”

Heflin would love to get one more chance to suit up and line up alongside the teammates who welcomed him in and made him feel so at home with the team he’s been cheering for ever since he was a little boy.

“This has just been something so special, and I can’t even put it into words,” Heflin said. “To me, there’s no greater game than football, and the lessons I’ve learned and friends I’ve made, I’ll take that to my grave. The practices are hard, the work is hard, but the rewards are so worth it – and the relationships are what I cherish most.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Delores Stuart will be observing her i90th birthday on Friday, Jan. 8.

To help Delores celebrate, you may send congratulatory cards to 622 W. Lincolnway, Morrson, IL 61270.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Norine Carney to celebrate 95th birthday

Norine M. Carney of Morrison will celebrate her 95th birthday Jan. 9, 2021.

Norine was born on Jan. 9, 1926, in the “Swede Town” area of Prophetstown. She married William “Bill” Carney on Feb. 4, 1950, in Springfield.

Norine raised three children and worked as a licensed practical nurse in the patient care and the obstetrics departments at Morrison Community Hospital. She worked there for more than 50 years until she retired in 2003.

If she touched your family in any way, she would love to hear from you.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to her at 110 Prospect St., Morrison, IL 61270.

1st Gateway Credit Union partnered with Family Dollar to collect items for Resthave residents. The community was wonderful as they donated items from the residents wish lists. Pictured, left to right, from 1st Gateway is Larissa Lewis, Doug Haley and Brandi Rush. It has been quite amazing how the community has come together to remember our staff and residents.

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LYNDON

Lyndon light contest winners announced

Winners for the Lyndon Lighted Christmas Display Contest 2020: 1st Place ($75) Chuck and Kelly Hall, 803 - 1st St. N. 2nd Place ($50) Allen Lalley, 201 - 1st Ave. 3rd Place ($25) Sherry and Devin Henry, 406 W. 4th St. Honorable Mentions: Mike Fowler, Jerry and Deb Francis, Mike

and Becky Piester, Bryan and Suzy Bowen, Jill Meadows, Doug and Alma Dunlap, Jason and Kelly Loechel, Ryan Wilhite, Remley Family, Jericha Martin, and The Historical Lyndon Bridge.

Thank you everyone for decorating and bringing the Christmas Spirit to Lyndon. It was very beautiful and so uplifting to see!

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Resthave residents receive gifts from wish list

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Farmer’s National Bank recently donated items for Resthave Care and Rehabilitation’s residents. The residents have been very blessed by kind and giving hearts. The items brought many smiles. Pictured, left to right, Michelle Renkes and Ashley Bruins, Farmer’s National Bank; and Karla Burn and Jill Smith, Resthave Care and Rehabilitation.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Dec. 21-25: Warranty Deeds Suzy J. Wang to Harkness Properties, 208 W. 10th St., Rock Falls, $100,000.

Holesinger Farms Inc. to Metzger Farms Properties, two parcels on Lincoln Road, Fulton, $1,163,500.

Robert G. and Kathy R. Huizenga to Bradley S. Huizenga, 11666 Prairie Center Road, Morrison, $79,500.

Jeremy S. and Mallory Gibbons to Robert Anderson, 803 Ave. C, Sterling, $95,500.

Emma Vervaecke Heirs, Lynnette Taylor, Jeff Huett, Cindy Tiesman, Kathy E. Williams and Richard E. Vervaecke to Kathy E. Williams, 306 W. Wall St., Morrison, $45,000.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Mediacom Communications scholarship support for high school seniors Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain

Arlene F. Dykstra to Alan J. Dykstra Estate, one parcel on Hillside Road, Morrison, $33,000.

Michael R. and Janet M. Frost to Michael N. Spencer and Payton K. Reynolds, 708 W. 14th St., $135,000.

Jessica R. Rabadan to 309 Homes LLC, 806 W. Lefevre Road, Sterling, $52,500.

Diane I. Heisner to Joy Williams and Katrina Earl, 611 Esta Drive, Prophetstown, $22,000.

Christine Barcus to Joy Williams and Katrina Earl, 611 Esta Drive, Prophetstown, $22,000.

Mary Claire Ericson to Joy Williams and Katrina Earl, 611 Esta Drive, Prophetstown, $22,000.

Mary C. Bebon to James F. and Eileen K. Thorpe, 433 Main St., Erie, $160,000.

Rodney K. Damhoff to Benjamin M. Damhoff, 22327 Carroll Road, Morrison, $125,000.

Matthew R. and Kristi L. Usterbowski to Jason M. and Rachel A. Decker, 1014 Hilltop Drive, Morrison, $163,000.

John A. Vegter to Donald and Ruth Morthland, 15479-C Henry Road, Morrison, $100,000.

Sterling Federal Bank to Grant S. Long, 1008 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $73,000.

Candice A. Coers, formerly Davila to Juan Davila, 1206 Fourth Ave., Sterling, $106,500.

Quit Claim Deeds Patricia L. Pell to Gregory, Douglas and David Pell, six parcels of farmland in Ustick Township and 10690 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, $0.

Betty Clemens to Mitchell and Beth Patzka, 908 N. Bluff St., Albany, $55,000.

Trustees Deeds Dale E. and Pamela S. Pfundstein Trust to MSCL Car LLC, two parcels on Penrose Road, Sterling, $225,000.

Alvin G. and Denise J. Norman Trust to James A. and Sheila R. Gabler, two parcels on Covell Road, Sterling, $259,500.

Executors Deeds Alan J. Dykstra Estate to Curtis Munck, two parcels on Hillside Road, Morrison, $266,500.

Barry R. Dejarnatt Estate to Janet E. Becker, 1507 Johnson Ave. and one vacant lot, Sterling, $33,000.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s office.

further education.

The scholarship program is in its 20th consecutive year and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support post-secondary college costs

or vocational training from an accredited institution starting in the fall of 2021.

Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership.

All high schools in Mediacom-served communities were sent informational cards asking school officials to make seniors aware of the scholarship and

encourage application submissions on or before Feb. 15. A complete list of communities in Mediacom service areas is included with the online application.

Go to mediacomworldclass.com for applications. Go to scholarship@mediacomcc.com for more information.

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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

By TONI LUCAS, River Cities Rotary

It takes awareness and action to make positive change. Human trafficking continues to devastate our communities and the world. With your commitment and willingness, we can change the future for many and fight for the freedom of millions. It’s time to act.

Every four seconds, another person has been trapped and forced into human trafficking somewhere in the world or your community. Human trafficking claims many and often goes unnoticed. It’s estimated that there are over 40 million people in modern-day slavery today. Yes, human trafficking is slavery; people are being forced to do acts against their will. Of that 40 million, 75 percent are being exploited for sex, and of that, about half are children.

Human trafficking is a $150 billion per year business globally. Without acknowledging and addressing this dire issue, it will continue to wreak havoc in our communities and remain a global crisis.

With the network and influence of Rotary International, our goal is to accumulate increase awareness around this issue. To do this, we need your help. You can begin by attending meetings and learning more about human trafficking, how it happens, and its prevalence in our cities and communities. Two upcoming guest speakers, coordinated by River Cities Rotary, are scheduled: -Jan. 14: at 7 a.m. – Jessica Hamlet tells her story of overcoming years

IN BRIEF MAT Clinic celebrates first anniversary MercyOne Clinton Medical Center’s Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinic celebrated its one-year anniversary in October. The clinic opened October 2, 2019. Patients receive a combination of support and treatment that includes the use of medication along with counseling and other support. Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat opioid use disorders and, for many, can help sustain recovery.

In addition, the clinic provides case management and connects patients with

of exploitation – a journey many of us cannot imagine. Her strength, determination, and belief in the transformative power of education, self-exploration and discipline will inspire you. Register to hear Jessica’s story via ZOOM. https://zoom. us/meeting/register/tJIscu-pqD8tE9H-F-tO-7lUnw7w7_XekxJ4 -Jan. 28 at 7 a.m. – Matt Friedman, CEO of Mekong Club, will offer a comprehensive update on human trafficking and its relevance to the private sector. Learn more about modern slavery. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJErdO2hpzsqHtdnSAhDMDk3NpBpmA_5AloQ. Zoom links are also available at the River Cities Rotary Facebook page.

Our “Rotary to End Human Trafficking” mission began in 2017, and every day since, we’ve committedly taken action against modern slavery. With the persistence and dedication of 160 Clubs and approximately 5,000 Rotarians from across the world, we’ve sparked significant momentum forward. Together, we’ve elevated awareness surrounding this pressing issue. To continue to make strides and positive change, we need strength in numbers and advocacy. We’re looking to partner with other Rotary clubs around the world, and we invite you to join us moving into our next phase. If you’re a champion already invested and passionate about this work, please connect with us.

We’re here to end human trafficking. Join the fight for change and the freedom of many today. Together we can end modern slavery.

community resources.

The MAT Clinic is a partnership between MercyOne, the City of Clinton, the Area Substance Abuse Council, Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center and the Clinton Substance Abuse Council.

The clinic operates Wednesdays, 1 – 5 p.m., at 221 Main Avenue, Clinton, and patients are seen by appointment only.

For more information about the MAT Clinic, please call Laura Norris at 563244-7525.

If you or someone you care about is struggling from an addiction to opioids, such as heroin or prescription painkillers, please reach out to ASAC to schedule an appointment by calling 563-243-2124.

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OBITUARIES ALLAN E. HUIZENGA STOUGHTON, Wis. – Allan E. Huizenga, age 76, died peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2020 at UW Hospital, Madison.

He was born September 26, 1944 in Morrison, to Marvin and Phyllis (Temple) Huizenga. He was a graduate of Morrison High School, Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, and Western Theological Seminary. In 1967, he married June Houtsma.

He served 2 years in the US Army, was a social caseworker for 9 years, and owned Words of Hope, a Christian bookstore in Madison for 26 years. Al loved studying the Bible and worshipping the Lord. He was friendly and jovial and enjoyed visiting the sick and elderly. He was an enthusiastic fan of University of Illinois basketball. He was passionate about horseshoe pitching and competed in leagues, tournaments and the annual world tournament, held in locations across the US and Canada.

Allan is survived by his wife, June; brother, Loren; sisters, Nancy Bielema and Marcia (Michael) Blean; sister-in-law, Mert DeVos; and 12 nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by brothers-inlaw and a sister-in-law, Will Bielema, Alice and Palmer McKinzie, and Herm De Vos and nephew Norm McKinzie.

A memorial service for immediate fam-

ily will be held Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Fulton Church, Edgerton, Wisconsin. The service will be streamed at www.fultonchurch.org. Memorials will be donated to Fulton Church and horseshoe pitching organizations.

Please share your memories at cressfuneralservice.com

DOLORES ‘DEE’ SMITH NAPERVILLE – Dolores “Dee” Smith, age 82, formerly of Prophetstown, passed away on December 25, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville.

She was born Feb. 17, 1938 in Michigan. Dee moved to Prophetstown, where she worked as a CNA at Winning Wheels. There, she meant her good friend Jim, and they lived together in Prophetstown and Sterling.

Dee is survived by her sister, Mary Ann (James) Jackson’ and several nieces and nephews. Dee is also survived by her extended family, Barb and Lee, Debbie, Ed, Kristen and Jimmy, Laura, Jeff, Karly and Andy. She also leaves many special friends, Esther and Jim, Vicky and Judy.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Harriett Sherwood; her good friend James Van Huis; and several faithful animals.

Dee dedicated her life to serving others. She loved to decorate for every holiday and brought joy to so many people.

She attended the First Church of the Nazarene where she gave her heart to Christ and volunteered at Helping Hands.

Her final words were “God bless all those I love and leave behind. Also, thanks for my favorite place to be besides church - the Rock Falls library.”

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com

DOROTHY M. JOHNSON MORRISON – Dorothy M. Johnson, 81, of Pleasant View Home in Morrison, died December 27, 2020 at Pleasant View.

There will be a private family visitation and funeral service at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, with Mr. Ken Renkes officiating. The Morrison chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

A memorial to the American Cancer Society has been established. Dorothy was born December 16, 1939, in Fulton, to Peter and Florence (Geerts) VanderVinne. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools, and was a graduate of Morrison High School. On Feb. 6, 1959 she married David Vanderlaan in Fulton,

She later married Neil B. Johnson on Dec. 31, 1997 in Mt. Carroll. Neil died on Oct. 27, 2012. Dorothy was first employed

by Vend-O-Mack in Morrison, and later

by Climco Coils in Morrison. She was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church.

Dorothy liked outdoor activities including yard work, flower gardening and bird watching. She enjoyed bowling and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include one daughter, Dawn (Scott) Meurs of Morrison; three sons, Dale (Michelle) Vanderlaan of Oak Park, Doug (Renee) Vanderlaan of Morrison and Darwin (Lisa) Vanderlaan of Morrison; a stepdaughter, Audra Johnson of Madison, Wisconsin; a stepson, Wade (Cindy) Johnson of Rockford; eight grandchildren, Stacy (Elliot) Worth, Cassandra (Maxwell Leib) Meurs, Grant and Beau Vanderlaan, Hanah (Bobby) Mathius, Benjamin Vanderlaan, Samantha (Nick) Volckmann and Cody Vanderlaan; two stepgrandchildren, Taylor and Julie Johnson; and one sister, Ruth Balk of Pella, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil; one granddaughter, Amanda Conerly; three sisters, Pauline Pruis, Frances Houzenga and Louise Bielema; and one brother, Maurice VanderVinne.

EDWARD L. KELLEY LYNDON – Edward L. Kelley, 88, of Lyndon, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Prophetstown.

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al ministers of education departments around the world. He once saw one of his publications in a movie. Ed also enjoyed gardening and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon; and one granddaughter, Taylor (Josh DeCrane) Kelley of Lyndon.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jana Kelley; two sons, Scott Kelley and David Kelley in infancy; one sister, Patricia Kelley; and one brother, James Kelley.

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

Fulton, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her home.

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

Rev. Scott Stephan, pastor of CrossView Church in Fulton, will officiate.

Interment will be at Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to CrossView Ladies Aid Society. To send online condolences, go to www.bosmarenkes.com

GLENN A. BETTS JR.

MARGARET PESSMAN

SILVIS – Glenn Alfred Betts, Jr., 95, of Silvis, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 at Centennial Rehab & Healthcare, Moline.

A public visitation will be held from 10 to 11 am on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at St Mark’s Anglican Church in Silvis. Private family services will be held afterwards followed by burial in the Rock Island National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to a scholarship to be established in his name at Alleman High School.

FULTON – Margaret Pessman, 80, of Fulton, died Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling.

Her funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, IL, with Rev. Luke Schouten, pastor of Emmanuel Reformed Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, , at Emmanuel Reformed Church. Following COVID-19 regulations, social

IRMA L. SWANSON FULTON – Irma L. Swanson, 88, of

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wells and was a roustabout in the oil field for City Services. While in college, he Continued from Page 7 pumped oil wells for Derby Oil Company.

A graveside service will be held at the After college he worked as a speech Pleasant View Cemetery in Hutchinson, pathologist in St. John, KS, and also KS. The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in worked for the U.S. Department of AgriProphetstown, IL is in charge of arrange- culture measuring farm land. ments.

Then, he moved to Atchison, Kansas, Memorials to the Prophwhere he worked as a speech patholoetstown Fire Protection gist and was a brakeman on the railroad District and the Salvation during the summer months.

Army have been estabHe then moved to Iowa for 1 year, lished. where he worked as a speech patholoEd was born December gist. He later moved to Lyndon where 13, 1932 in Hutchinson, he worked as a speech pathologist and Kansas, to Lyle D. and Floy E. (Taylor) Kel- measured farm land for the Department ley. He was a graduate of Holyrood High of Agriculture.

School in Holyrood, Kansas and received After his retirement in 1986, he cona bachelor’s degree from the Fort Hayes tinued working part time as a speech State University in Fort Hayes, Kansas. pathologist.

He went on to receive a master’s Ed was a member of the Masonic degree from the University of Kansas in Lodge in St. John, Kansas, the ProphetLawrence, Kansas. On Nov. 17, 1970 he stown American Legion Post #522, the married Sharon Kay Pierce in Lyndon. Ed VFW in St. John, KS and the American was drafted into the U.S Army and spent Speech and Hearing Association. Ed loved 2 years in Germany during the Korean to travel.

War. He was able to visit all 50 states, seven While in grade school, he worked continents, and 80 foreign countries. for his granddad milking cows, feeding He was an author of materials to teach chickens, and driving the tractor. In high English that are used all over the world. school he worked as a butcher at a locker Ideal School Supply published his mateplant. rials.

After high school, he drilled water As an author he met various education-

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PORT BYRON

Microgreens and more at Birdie & the Bees Farm

By SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

A Port Byron couple with a mission to feed, nourish, and educate will be making their debut at the Port Byron Farmers’ Market at River Valley District Library this month. Jordan Bohall and Elise Frost say their road to a permaculture life means sharing what they grow and harvest in their own community.

Birdie & the Bees is a small family farm dedicated to producing the best possible artisanal microgreens, raw honey from a small apiary, beeswax candles, and herbal infusions. The couple also plan to offer their produce to local restaurants wanting the freshest possible food to serve their families and customers.

“We believe that by working outside of the industrial agriculture systems, we’re able to provide our community with the fresh and nutritious food that they deserve at prices rivaling even the largest operations,” said Jordan.

According to Jordan, microgreens (not to be confused with sprouts)

are a super delicious superfood that add flavorful punches to any meal, or simply as a meal all on their own. They go from seed to sprout in about ten days, looking like little forests in the drip trays. The vegetable seedlings provide key nutrients to any meal as well as interesting flavors, textures, and colors. Varieties offered by Jordan include a spicy salad mix, Rambo radish, dun peas, wheatgrass, and sunflowers.

The couple also extract raw honey from their beehives using the Flow Hive method, which allows the bees to remain undisturbed as littles as possible. “We believe this allows our little workers to produce the best honey as possible,” Jordan noted. The benefits of eating raw honey include reducing allergies.

At the farm, Jordan grows the microgreens and cares for the bees.

Elise creates their beeswax candles and herbal infusions. Their smallscale farming ambitions combines the couple’s passion to offer healthy alternatives in their community.

He’s an advocate and practitioner of permaculture regenerative farming,

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and she’s passionate about herbal and holistic care Professionally, Jordan is a data professional working in both private industry as well as teaching at local universities. He earned his PhD in the Philosophy of Mathematics, as well as an MSc in Mathematics, from the University of Illinois. He’s also a co-owner of local landscaping company, Outdoor Concepts QC. Elise is a bodywork and movement professional serving the Quad Cities through her business, Labyrinth Integrated Movement and Bodyworks. She has an MA in Contemporary Dance from the University of Illinois. The couple are also the proud parents of two adopted “doggos”Birdie, a pit/greyhound mix, and Oliver, an American Bully Pitbull.

Jordan and Elise envision a hyper-local community network, meaning a focus on the population of a small community or geographical area. They’ve added an educational component to their website and Facebook page, with tutorials on how to grow and harvest microgreens, plus juice and meal recipes, the benefits of microgreens, and other healthy living suggestions.

“As we build awareness of all the amazing health benefits of microgreens, local raw honey, and herbal infusions, we plan to expand our operations to meet the needs of our customers and our supported restaurants. We look to incorporate fresh fruit and vegetables from our expanding market garden as we continue to grow that space as well as increase the number of our beehives,” said Jordan.

The next Port Byron Farmers’ Winter Market is on Sunday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the library, 214 S. Main St. Jordan and Elise will be live harvesting microgreens at the market so customers can get the freshest produce possible. Stay up to date on the farm by visiting their Facebook page or website –birdieandthebeesfarm. wordpress.com.

A verticle garden set-up at Birdie & the Bees in Port Byron.

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• OBITUARIES

She worked as a waitress and cook in various restaurants over the years.

Continued from Page 7 Robin enjoyed remodeling houses, sewing, making clothes for the kids, fishing, camping, distancing and face masks will be required.

The Fulton chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral watching the birds and going shopping. She loved her dogs, and she cherished her title, Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton. Grandma Grape.

Robin is survived by her daughters, Denise Memorials have been established to Rock River Hospice & Home and MercyOne Auxiliary Moore-Stablein (John Stablein), Brandi Leech (Pete Kurasz), Connie (Jason) Jacobs, all of Scholarship Fund.

Erie; sisters, Theresa Minnick-Ressen, Lynda Margaret was born November 4, 1940, in Clinton, Iowa, to Peter C. and Esther M. (Geerts) Cripps, Kelly Finley; brothers, Richard Sackett and Mike Fuller; grandchildren, Melissa Moore, Smith. She was educated in the Garden Plain Matthew Moore, Amber Brackemyer, Kyle StaGrade School and was a 1958 graduate of Fulblein, Brandon Conrad, Collen Conrad, Bobbi-Jo ton High School.

Leech, Kaden Leech, Jessika Kurasz, Martin Margaret married Gene A. Pessman on Kurasz, Drew Delp-Conrad, Kadin Jacobs, JaicyNovember 28, 1958, in Fulton. She was first employed as a bank teller at Fulton State Bank. ann Jacobs; several great-grandchildren with two more on the way; several nieces and nephShe later was employed as the church secreews; and best friend, Deno Printy. tary at Second Reformed Church in Fulton for She was preceded in death by her parents; 25 years. Margaret was a former member of husband, Michael Conrad; sons-in-law, Scott Second Reformed Church where she volunMoore and Bob Leech; grandchildren, Samanteered in Willing Workers. tha Stablein and Taylar Jacobs; great-grandson, She was currently attending Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison. She was a mem- Brantley Delp; and brother, John Fuller.

Share a memory or condolence at www. ber of the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary in Clinton, Iowafor 26 ½ years, with 5388 hours of volun- gibsonbodefh.com.

“Night. Love you, See you in the morning.” teering, including many hours in the hospital gift shop.

She served as president of the Auxiliary and SCOTT D. HARGRAVE was also named 2014 Volunteer of the Year.

EDMONDS, Washington – Scott D. Hargrave, Margaret was a 4-H leader for the Garden Plain 54, of Edmonds, Washington, formerly of Erie, Ripsnorters while her children were members. died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at home in Margaret enjoyed being outdoors especially his sleep. life on the farm. She was an avid reader. She Services were Monday, Janenjoyed attending her children’s and granduary 4, 2021 at Beck’s Tribute children’s activities. She also enjoyed spending Center, Edmonds, Washington. time with her husband of 62 years especially Burial was at Acacia Cemetery, going out for dinner and ice cream.

Seattle, Washington.

Survivors include her husband, Gene; one Scott was born Aug. 7, 1966 daughter, Joy (Don) Tegeler of Morrison; one in Morrison, the son of Kent and son, Craig Pessman of Champaign; four grandJerri (Doubler) Hargrave. He was a 1984 graduchildren, Jacob Tegeler, Ben Tegeler, Kyle (Payate of Erie High School and received his bacheton Roling) McLuckie, and Nathan McLuckie; lor’s degree in manufacturing engineering from one sister, Mrs. Phyllis Heun of Fulton; and one Bradley University in 1989. He went to work as brother, Vernon (Linda) Smith of Clinton, Iowa. a design engineer for Boeing in Everett, WashShe was preceded in death by her parents; ington and worked there for 31 years. In 2008, one daughter, Becky McLuckie; and one brothhe was inducted into the Erie High School Ather, Robert Smith. letic Hall of Fame with the 1983 Cross Country To send online condolences, go to www.

Team. bosmarenkes.com He still holds the record in the 3200-meter run. Scott was the proud owner of a DeLorean ROBIN L. CONRAD and belonged to the Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club. He married Lola Askander on July 3, ERIE – Robin L. Sackett Garriott Conrad, 67, of Erie, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 2016.

Scott is survived by his parents, Kent and OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Jerri; two sisters and their spouses, Kris and Graveside services were Monday, Jan. 4, at Dan Puent, Eureka, Julie and Joe Jones, Erie; the Erie Cemetery. nephew, Nathaniel (Jenny) Puent; nieces, Memorials may be directed Natalie Puent, Hayley (Nate) Inman, Mya and to Gibson–Bode Funeral Home, Aylah Jones; great-nephew, Matthew Puent; Erie, to offset funeral expenses. and wife, Lola.

Robin was born September He was preceded in death by his twin broth19, 1953 in Moline, the daughter er, Steve Hargrave in 2010; and paternal and of Clifford Sackett and Lois maternal grandparents.

Minnick. She married Dennis Garriott in 1971 and later Michael Conrad on Aug. 11, 1976.

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IN BRIEF

BHRC scheduling free air quality assessments Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC) is scheduling free Indoor Air Quality Assessments for local businesses, nonprofits, libraries, and municipalities in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, and Whiteside counties.

In addition to economic development and natural resources planning, BHRC was awarded grant funding to assist the region with COVID19 recovery.

Indoor spaces that lack ventilation pose a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission than do well-ventilated spaces. BHRC staff have been trained to conduct IAQ Assessments and provide recommendations that can increase air quality in a specific room or building. The data collected from all IAQ Assessments are for business eyes only; individual results are private and not shared. The goal of these assessments is to help Northwest Illinois establishments better understand certain environmental health risks and be informed of strategies to improve air quality indoors. This testing has application beyond the scope of pandemic response and can increase comfort for customers and citizens alike.

Please contact Tara Walters at 309-269-2875 or tara.walters@blackhawkhills.com to schedule an IAQ Assessment or for more information.

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He was especially proud when Wiley opened his own shop at the homestead and carried on the family tradiContinued from Page 10 tion.

Steve owned many cars and anyone who ever rode STEPHEN E. BLASDELL with him knew his driving skills. This trait was also MORRISON - Stephen Earl Blasdell, 62, of rural Morri- handed down from his dad. son, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at home surrounded In addition to mechanics, Steve loved the outdoors by his family. and was a sportsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Due to restrictions of COVID-19, a private Resurreccamping, riding motorcycles and his side-by-side around tion Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Fenton countryside.

Morrison.

He was a lifelong member of the Morrison SportsA recording of Steve’s Mass will be man’s Club, coming in on the coattails of his dad, Louie available for viewing Thursday morning who helped start the club. He was a past president, by visiting his obituary at www.gibsonboard member, and avid working member. bodefh.com.

Steve also taught hunter’s safety courses with Tom Public visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m.

Ryan, Rod Borkovec, and Paul Drummond.From 1994 on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at Gibson Bode Funeruntil retiring from in 2017, he helped teach 2,265 stual Home, Erie. dents, including many family and friends.

Face coverings and social distancing will be required.

Steve is survived by his wife Ginger; children, Wiley Burial will be in the Fenton Cemetery. Contributions may (Autumn) Blasdell, Albany, Emily Blasdell, Morrison, be made to the family for a memorial to be determined. Sarah (Preston) Elliott-Moore, Des Moines, Iowa; grandSteve was born April 16, 1958 in Morrison, the son of children, Wiley II, and Dawson Blasdell, Ema, Sarah B., Louis and Shirley Blasdell.

Jayden and Jeremy Huizenga, Nolan, Colin, and Nora He graduated from Erie High School in the class of Elliott-Moore; siblings, Karen (Randy) Snowden, Erie, 1977 and then received a degree in mechanics from Alan (Teresa) Blasdell, Fenton; brothers-in-law, Marlin Scott Community College. He married Ginger Poage in (Janet) Poage, Madrid, IA, Adam (Cheri) Poage, PecaFenton Aug. 8, 1981. tonica, IL; father-in-law, Virgil Poage, Bowling Green, Steve went to work at 3M in Cordova and retired from MO; mother-in-law, Rebecca Hawkinson, Cedar Rapids, there in 2016 after 35 years. He was most proud of his IA; and nieces and nephews, Chris and Ashlie Snowden, work on the Thermo Oxidizer at 3M. Kara and Sal Salvador, Ryan and Victoria Blasdell, KateFollowing retirement, his love for mechanics lead him lynn and Evan Scanlan, Samual Poage, Randall Poage, to start his own business working on lawn mowers.

Justin Pruit, and Macaley (Don) Johnson.

Steve shared his passion in mechanics over the years He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and with his family, Louie, Alan, Wiley and Ryan.

Shirley Blasdell.

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

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

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

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

CORDOVA

FENTON

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC 822 Main, Erie

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

DENNIS ELECTRIC Tampico, Illinois

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Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency, Inc.

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton

815-589-2200

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IN BRIEF First Reformed Church News Worship begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10, at First Reformed Church, located at 510 - 15th Avenue in Fulton.

Pastor Chuck Huckaby will deliver the message. New members of consistory, Bruce Christensen, elder and Peggy Kilburg, deacon will be ordained and installed.

Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required.

Creative Crew meets on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 9:00 a.m. A new Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. both in person and on Zoom.

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.

GLIMPSES FROM THE PAST - FULTON

First babies of the year 60 Years January 5, 1961

Angela Rae Wierenga was the first baby born in 1961. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wierenga. She weighed eight pounds and was 20 and one-half inches tall. She arrived at 2:20 a.m. New Year’s Day. The Ceramic Shop, operated by Inez Gusse and Naomi Riceman, has opened its doors as a new business located on Fourth Street in the Utz building between the Fulton Paint and Paper Store and Amman’s Royal Blue Store.

50 Years January 6, 1971

Mr. and Mrs. James Zuidema are the parents of the first baby born in 1971. Craig Allen was born at 1:56 p.m. January 1 at Morrison Community Hospital. He weighed-in at eight pounds. He was taken home in a new modern convenience, a disposable baby “basket” for transporting.

City Council met with a number of problems. First on the agenda was a presentation by Commonwealth Edison for improved street lighting for Fulton. The company’s proposal promises a 75 percent improvement in street lighting by substituting mercury vapor lighting for incandescent lighting.

40 Years January 7, 1981

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Houzenga are the parents of the first baby born in 1981. Andrew J. Houzenga, was born on January 2 at 1:38 p.m. at Mercy Hospital in Clinton, and weighed 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 21 inches long.

Gaylord and Sharon Rigg are announcing the opening of G & S Motors at 1501 Tenth Avenue. They will feature the finest used cars and provide complete automotive service. Henry Bielema is salesman and Don Vander Vinne is service manager.

30 Years

January 2, 1991

Fulton City Council in special session approved an application for a grant in the amount of $16,000 for the development of a bike trail through Fulton. Estimation of the cost of the city’s section of the Great River Trail is $32,000, and the City of Fulton must pay half of the final cost.

Army Saergent Tim Kraft has been deployed to the Middle East with American military forces participating in Operation Desert Shield. He is a 1983 graduate of Fulton.

20 Years January 3, 2001

Records were broken during December, for the cold and amount of snow received. The month was the second coldest according to records that have been kept since 1879. Records show that December was the fourth snowiest month since 1887. Snowfall will go into the books as 25.6 inches for this area in December.

A Fulton police officer received minor injuries in a chase and the car he was driving received $10,000 damage when a pickup truck he was trying to stop struck him. It all started with a chase in Thomson, Illinois and ending up in Sabula, Iowa.

10 Years January 5, 2011

River Bend Athletic Director Derek Germann is recewived a check from Roxanne Fish, Athletic Booster President, to cover expenses for the refinishing of the Stan Borgman Court. This project was funded by the Athletic Boosters with the support of local businesses.

Albany Lions Club donated $500 to the Albany Food Pantry. Accepting check for the pantry are Jackie Smith, Mary Okransinski and Maxine Faley. The Lions also donated a check for $300 to the Albany Park Board. Accepting check for the Park Board are Gus Sims and Jerry Anglese.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Morrison, Street, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before July 1, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

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

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

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 23, 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: Baldwin Builders, located at 601 Glenwood Dr., Morrison, IL 61270. rd Dated this 23 day of December 2020.

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Dana Nelson County Clerk Jan. 5, 12, 19, 2021 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 16, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Of-

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fice 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, 210 15TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Sanel Pilipovic, DECEASED. 20 P 321 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to Sanela Karic, 3708 10th Avenue Court, Moline, Illinois 61265, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is SJ Chapman, Bielski Chapman, Ltd., 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par.

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 with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before July 5, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, 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 attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illi noiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/geth elp.asp.

SJ Chapman Bielski Chapman, Ltd (6312516) 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)583-9430 I3161945 January 5, 12, 19, 2021

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Dated this 16th day of December 2020.

Dana Nelson County Clerk Dec. 22, 29, 2020 & Jan. 5, 2021 The Cordova Township Cemetery is now accepting bids for the 2021 lawn care season.

All bids must be received by January 15th.

Send bids to P.O. Box 311 Cordova, IL 61242

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101 a, I Attn: Kristie Please contact Kristie at 309-5072720 or email to : cemeterymanager @cordovatownship .com to obtain requirements of this job for bid.

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Having rented the farm, Orville Bush and the Estate of Lauren Bush will sell by public auction the following at 16333 Hazel Road Morrison, IL. Going East from Morrison on RT30 Approx. 1 mile, Lyndon Road Turn Left (North), 1 Mile to Hazel Road, Turn Left ½ Mile. Watch for Signs TRACTORS AND PICKUP NH TG285 FWA SN JAW133867 2468 Hr PS Trans 4 Hyd QA Auto Steer FT & Rear Wts 580/85R34 w/Duals, CIN MX210 SN JAZ 126680 5370 Hr PS Trans FT & Rear Wts 4 Hyd 480/80R/46 w/Duals , CIH 8940 FWA SN AJB0086384 5000 Hr 18 Sp Mech PS Trans QA 3 Hyd Ft & Rear Wt Lg PTO 380/85R/30 480/80R/46 w/ Duals, NH T5050 FWA SN Z8JN00722 1675 Hr Shuttle Trans QA 2 Hyd 340/85R/24 460/85R/34 w/NH 820 TL Ldr 82” Mat’l Bucket w/QA Wobble Stick Control, IH 5288 SN 25820004U004934 8286 Hr 18 X 6 Trans 3 Hyd 3 Pt 1000 RPM, CIH 5230 SN 55F1057926 Hr 16 X 12 Trans 2 Hyd Roll Cage, QA 16/9/38 w/CIH 520 Loader 8” Bucket Wobble Stick Control, CIH 2394 SN 9945918 7663 Hr 12 X 3 Trans 3 Pt 4 Hyd 20/8/28, Case 2090 SN 10266087 8703 Hr PS Trans 2 Hyd Ft Wts 460/85R/38, CIH 2096 SN 17898598 7605 Hr 12 X 3 Trans 3 Pt 4 Hyd 18/4/38 w/ CIH 96L Loader Tine Bucket, IH 995 4388 Hr 3 Pt 2 Hyd 18/4/34 (New) 1000/540 w/2250 Loader Tine Bucket Wobble Stick, IH 684 SN 10007B002009 2395 Hr 3 Pt 1 Hyd 15/5/28, Oliver 1655 G SN 56521073 6371 Hr WF 2 Hyd Ft Wts 15/5/38, 94Dodge Ram V10 Magnum Pickup Truck 4 WD 150,993 Mi Auto Trans PL TILLAGE 06 JD 1900 Bean Air Seeder 30 Ft 24 Row 15” 350 Monitor Rate Controller GT 400 Scale CCS 6” Fill Auger (New , Needham Boots & Bushing), JD 726 Field Finisher 24’ Spike Harrow, JD 637 Disk 26 Ft Tine Harrow w/JD Rear Hitch, J & M Rolling Baskets 28’ (2) Sets of Baskets, Great Plains 24’ Turbo Till Fingers & Basket, Blue Jet Sub Tiller III 5 Shank, Blue Jet 13 Knife NH3 Hiniker Monitor (Extra Parts) HAY EQUIPMENT NH 570 Baler w/72 Kicker Vermeer 605 K Auto Weave Rd Baler, Vermeer 1030 Disk Pro Hay Conditioner 3 Pt Hitch, 8- 8 X 16 Bale Cages 11L 15” Tires, 2- 16’ Hayracks, 2-10 Slot Rd Bale Movers, 3- 22 Ft Sm Bale Cages, 3 NH 258 Dollie Wheel Rakes w/ NH Twin Roller, H&S 2 GL Tedder, 16’ & 18’ Bale Conveyor, Land Pride RCM 5515 Batwing 15’ Mower (Hard Tire), Woods PKD 7200 & BB 72 3 Pt Mowers (Hard Tires), Rd Bale Feeder, 3Pt Rd Bale Mover, Bestway Sprayer 80’ 1200 Gal Poly Tank Foamer Wash Tank Raven Monitor, 320/90/46 Tires, Blumhart Sprayer 60’ 1000 Gal Poly Tank Duo Lift 1200 Gal Nurse Tank Duo Lift 1200 Gal Nurse Tank, 6 HP Honda Pump 2”, 1300 Gal Tank on Hayrack w/Pump, 7- DMI Big Little Wagons 390 & 1 Arts Way Big Little 390 w/ Lights, Eaziload Seed Tender 2- Box w/Honda Eng Elec Start, Westfield Augers: 10 X 61 w/25 HP 3 PH Motor 2- 10 X 31 PTO Drive, Brandt 10 X 35 w/10 HP 3 PH, Farm King 8 X 61 w/15HP 3 PH, Katolight KLM 1-25 Generator PTO 120/240V 1-PH, 500 Gal Skid Tank, 8’ Fuel Trailer w/150 Gal Tank 12V Pump w/Ramp, MCS XL95R Port Heater Kero/Elec 146K BTU, Redi Haul Trailer 12’ Tam Axle 12000 lb, 2- 8’ 3 Pt Rear Blades, 80,000 lb Tow Rope (New), Ant 2 Board Wooden Wagon w/JD End Gate Seeder, Cat 2 Quick Attach TERMS: Cash or Good Check. Picture I.D. Required. Not Responsible for Accidents or Thefts. All Announcements Made the Day of Sale Take Precedence Over Written Material. Everything is Sold “As Is”, “Where Is” Dave’s Note: This auction will be a Virtual Internet Auction with Both Live & Internet Bidding. See Equipment Facts for online bidding instruction and information.

Auctioneer: David Damoff JR SIMS SM-ST1846824

DAVID DAMHOFF AUCTION AND APPRAISAL SERVICE 18661 Holly Road, Morrison, IL 61270 Cell: 815-535-4470 IL Licensed Auctioneer #440-000345

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