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CAST YOUR VOTE

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Farmers National Bank is holding their 4th annual pumpkin decorating contest in the lobby. Stop by and vote for your favorite, now through the end of October. Page 2.

LOCAL NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

Quilts of Valor

Project Smile

Erie School Lockdown

Fulton brothers honored with quilts. / 13

Photo buttons bring smiles to faces. / 2

Prophetstown man arrested after being chased. / 15

WHAT’S INSIDE Society News..................................... 3 Glimpses From the Past ................... 6 Property Transfers............................ 11 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section

Police Reports................................ 14 Church Listings......................... 16-17 Classifieds .................. 19-20-21-22

DEATHS Dr. Sidney Dykstra, Diana Lassen, Lynn Allen Noack, Rodney B. Phelps, Margaret H. Porter, William “Bill” Riggen, Helen M. Sikkema, Gernard A. “Gerry” Yager, Pages 8 and 9

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Project Smile brings happy faces to PLT students

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Ever since students in the PLT District returned to school on Aug. 24, faces have been covered to reduce the spread of COVID-19. With masks mandated in all school buildings, it can be hard to identify a person or connect through a smile. One district mother had an idea to make the transition easier by launching Project Smile, which lets students see the face behind the mask by way of a photo button.

Mother of three boys and professional photographer Amanda “Mandy” Atkinson came across the idea to have staff members wear a button from photos she’d seen of NICU nurses doing the same. She saw it as a way to “ease and calm nerves” and for students to see a person’s smiling face, despite the rule to cover up.

Born and raised just south of Prophetstown, Mandy has owned her business – Amanda Atkinson Photography – for nearly 11 years, specializing in family photography sessions.

Her other two sons, third grader Will and Kindergartener Jake, are currently attending Prophetstown Elementary school on the hybrid schedule.

When considering whether to send her youngest child Ben to Pre-K, she thought of the angst young children might feel to be surrounded by people in masks and unable to see faces.

School is already scary enough for young students, so the photo buttons could let them see the adults’ smiling

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Prophetstown Elementary School staffers Michelle Link and Joanie Stewart, photographer Mandy and her son Ben Atkinson, and Principal Justin Hovey (L-R) show their Project Smile photo buttons. faces all the time, she thought. She pitched the idea to school administrators, and the project was given a green light.

With the support of elementary school principal Justin Hovey and parent organizations TEA and PFS, Project Smile was born with just days to spare before the students returned to class. Each staff member at the school had their picture taken by Mandy, which she developed and placed on a button to wear during the school day.

Atkinson did the free photo sessions

for staff at all three Prophetstown schools, with the TEA and PFS covering the cost of the buttons. Tampico schools also picked up the project.

Principal Justin Hovey said the project was a great idea, especially during the first few weeks as students adjusted to the new normal for school. With mask-wearing not going away this year, the buttons continue to add a personal touch to staff and student interactions.“It’s a great concept that worked out. Both students and staff are responding well to it,” he added.

PROPHETSTOWN

Pick a pumpkin winner at FNB

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The 4th annual employee pumpkin decorating contest is currently underway at Farmers National Bank at 114 W. 3rd St. in Prophetstown. The contest has been popular with community members, who can vote on their favorite pumpkin during normal business hours.

The annual contest gives FNB employees an opportunity to decorate a pumpkin as they wish, from spooky to funny to pop culture themes. This year’s entries include Snoopy, Bert and Ernie, Elvis, 101 Dalmatians, Stranger Things, a scarecrow and Indian corn, and a dinosaur. The pumpkins will be on display in the lobby until Halloween.

Customers can vote all month long during the month of October. The employee with the most votes for their pumpkin will receive $100 to donate to

the charity of their choice, plus a small prize for themselves.

“I’m amazed with the creativity of our

staff every year. Our customers really enjoy voting on the pumpkins,” said Megan Thompson of FNB.

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Elvis, Bert and Ernie are waiting for your vote at FNB.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

David and Anna Marie (Allen) Day were united in marriage on Oct. 25, 1970 at the First Baptist Church in Cordova. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family at a private celebration at a later date due to Covid precautions.

Born and raised in Cordova,

CLUB NEWS WaTanYe Club News Seven members of the Morrison WaTanYe met on Oct. 8 at Bethesda Lutheran Church. The meeting was opened by member reciting the pledge to the flag.

President Jan opened the meeting with roll call and service hours.

Committee reports were next on the agenda.

An installation of officers for the new year was held. They are: President – Jan Horberg, Vice-President – Mon-

they are both 1969 graduates of Riverdale High School and are currently retired, residing in Lanark.

Their two children, Angela (James) Kloepping and Joshua (Jodie) Day also reside in Lanark. They are the proud grandparents of five: Elizabeth, Daniel, and David Kloepping and Jayden and Jordan Day.w

ica Anderson, Recording Secretary – Nancy Usterbowski, Corresponding Secretary – Dorothy DeMay, Treasurer – Ann Camp, Parliamentarian – Clarita Vandermyde, One Year Board – Dee Janssen and Kate Rambo, Two Year Board – Dorothy DeMay and Clarita Vandermyde.

Our next meeting is Thursday, Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church. WaTanYans are always interested in new members joining. They are a woman’s service organization doing good in the community.

Nelda Klendworth to celebrate 90th birthday

Nelda was born October 23, 1930 in Clinton, Iowa.

Home to her at that time was Prophetstown.

She married Jack Klendworth on December 3, 1949.

They were married for 60 wonderful years before he passed. She is the mother of three children, the late David (Pam) Klendworth of Erie, Doug (the late Linnea) Klendworth of Westchester, OH, and Ruth (Dane) Hazen of Moline. She has nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to help her celebrate at a drive through open house on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1-3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Erie Christian Church, 715 6th Ave., Erie. Please stay in your cars and respect social distancing guidelines.

For those unable to make it and would like to send her birthday wishes, send them to PO Box 866, Erie, IL 61250.

Wayne Skelton celebrates 90 years Wayne Skelton of Port Byron will celebrate his 90thbirthday on Oct. 26. He’s lived in Zuma Township his whole life. Hegraduated from Port Byron High School in 1948, and married Beverly Nevins onJan. 3, 1953. Their children are Mike Skelton, Joy Clouw, Jill Hofstetter, and

JudyHamm. They have nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Wayne was in theMarine Corps and served in Korea, and he worked at George Evans Corp. in Moline,retiring after 46 years. Send a birthday card to Wayne at 3914 230thSt. N, Port Byron, IL 61275.

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MORRISON Red Cross Blood Drive Report The September American Red Cross Blood Drive was held on Thursday, Sept.

17, from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Garden Plain Road.

The Morrison ARC blood drives will continue to be held at St. Mary’s Church until the United Methodist Church of Illinois allows blood drives to resume in their church halls again. In the mean-

time, we will be “cozy” in our small, but friendly church.

The sponsor for the September blood drive canteen continues to be the terrific bunch of Wa-Tan-Ye ladies.

They purchased and prepared individually-bagged sandwiches and individually-bagged home-baked cookies for all of our donors and the ARC staff members.

We so appreciate Jan Horberg, Clarita Vandermyde, Ann Camp, Monica Ander-

son, and Dorothy DeMay for their time and talent to feed all of us that day.

Much appreciation to the Rotary for sending help to unload the ARC vans of equipment necessary for a successful drive. They were Mark Schuler, Jim Camp, and Rev. James Brzezenski. Much gratitude to the Knights of Columbus, who moved everything out of the church hall the night before to make room for all the blood drive equipment,

and, returning that evening to place everything back into place. These fine men were Terry Hoehn, Jim Fisher, and Steve Hollister. Thanks to my slim list of volunteers helping man the station, some with very short notice. They were Cal Vandermyde, Deb Wikoff, and Mary and Vern Latwesen. Several of my See BLOOD DRIVE, Page 9

ROCK RIVER HOSPICE & HOME

Honor loved ones through a Tree of Memories

Rock River Hospice & Home is committed to an idea which has become an annual tradition. We recognize that the holidays are a time of joy and celebration. However, they are also a time to reflect on those with whom we have shared the holidays. Through hospice, loved ones can be honored during this Christmas season with our Tree of Memories.

This year you have the opportunity to purchase an ornament in memory of or in honor of a loved one or as a gift. Each ornament placed on the tree reflects caring and loving memories. Along with the ornament, your loved ones name(s) will be placed on a board that will be placed by the tree. Ornaments also make great gifts during the holidays. Hospice designs a special and unique ornament each year for this annual tradition. These beautiful ornaments are available for order

now. Pre-paid orders may be made by visiting the Rock River Hospice & Home office, calling 815-625-3858 or visiting www.hospicerockriver.org and download the form and mail in your order. Ornaments are $12 each, with an additional fee if mailing of your ornament in requested. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are utilizing a modified format for the Festival of Trees. The Tree of Memories will be available for outside viewing only through the doors of the main lobby at the Rock River Hospice & Home.

Ornaments may be picked up following the Festival of Trees at the Rock River Hospice & Home office beginning November 24. You can then display and enjoy the ornament during the holiday season.

The proceeds from the ornaments assist Rock River Hospice & Home in providing support to the terminally ill and their families. The profession-

al staff and the team of volunteers offer expert and compassionate care at a most vulnerable time. Services include nursing care, physician, social work, and bereavement services, pastoral counseling, volunteer support, inpatient and respite care, dietary consultation and specialized therapies, as well as assistance with medications, medical supplies and equipment. Although some of these services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or insurance benefits, Rock River Hospice & Home maintains a commitment of providing these services to our patients and families

at no out of pocket cost. The Tree of Memories is one of several events provided by hospice that allows us to continue that commitment.

Our Country Store will be open at Northland Mall, Nov. 12-21. A limited number of decorated trees will be on display for viewing only in storefronts at the mall also. All of our trees and auction items typically on display for bidding, will be available in an online auction running Nov. 17-21. Please follow www.hospicerockriver.org and our Facebook Page for details and links to the auction site.

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BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media Local Boy Scout Troop 351 will soon have two new Eagle Scouts in the ranks, now that the young men completed their capstone service projects in Port Byron.

On Sept. 18, Joey Rodriguez and his fellow Scouts worked on Dorrance Park for his Eagle project.

They gave the concession stand a fresh coat of paint, repainted the bleachers, and built and stained two picnic tables for the park.

And on Oct. 3, 20 Scouts (including four Eagle Scouts), 16 adults, and one sibling spent the day helping Mitch Hasenour at the old gazebo on Main Street, making extensive repairs and refurbishments: a new steel roof, replacing broken spindles, leveling the pavers, a new coat of paint, and freshening up the landscape.

“Living in Port Byron, I always looked at the sad old gazebo on Main Street and wanted to make it a better place for the community to enjoy, without being hard on the eyes,” said Hasenour, who’s been

a Scout since age 5. “In February, I came to the city with a proposal to fix it up, and they happily said yes. After lots of planning and a Covid delay, we finally got it finished with help from almost 40 volunteers. It was a great experience, and I learned a lot.”

“I want to thank everyone who came out, the village board, trustee Dustin Sloan for helping me figure out how to complete it, and my dad for motivating me and helping me every step of the way,” stated Mitch, adding that he’s “enjoyed Boy Scouts a lot, from the camping, to the friends and rising through the ranks. I encourage all kids to try Scouting.”

Troop leader Andy Geest and assistant Troop leaders JD Snowden and Tony Hasenour provided support to both projects.

The village of Port Byron agreed to cover the cost of materials for the gazebo during a meeting last month, providing $500.

You can follow the local Scouts and their various activities on the “Friends of Scout Troop 351” on Facebook.

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The boy scouts made repairs on his old gazebo on Main Street.

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YOUR HEALTH

Treating Osgood-Schlatter disease

BY DR. STEPHEN D. HARRISON, MD Osgood-Schlatter disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in young athletes. The pain and tenderness occur below the knee over the shin bone, known as the tibia.It is more common in boys and especially around the time of growth spurts. Sometimes one knee is affected and in other cases both knees. This process is believed to result from the pull of the large powerful muscles in the front of the thigh, called the quadriceps.

The quadriceps join with the knee tendon to connect to the tibia bone. When the quadriceps contract, this knee tendon or patellar tendon can start to pull away from the shin bone, causing the pain. This problem becomes more noticeable during activities that require running, jumping, or going up or down stairs.

It is common among young athletes who play football, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and ballet.

Osgood-Schlatter disease usually goes away with time. When your

child stops growing, the pain and swelling should go away because the patellar tendons become much stronger. Only rarely does the condition persist beyond the growing stage. Depending on the severity, your doctor may take a knee x-ray to make sure there is no other significant damage.

How is Osgood-Schlatter disease treated?

The most basic principle of treating this condition is to avoid activities that reproduce the pain, particularly those such as deep knee bending, this also may necessitate running at a slower speed for a shorter amount of time and jumping less often. For more severe cases, this time duration is sometimes continued until the pain has been gone for 2-4 months to allow for effective healing and decrease in inflammation.

Heat has replaced ice as the preferred approach. There is no proof to any device for healing.However, if someone feels better wearing a compression band, this is ok. Elevation of the leg is also useful.

Common pain relievers such

as ibuprofen or Motrin may help reduce pain and swelling. Some sports physicians and trainers recommend limiting the use of Motrin to right after the practice in order to use the medicine as an anti-inflammatory as opposed to something that masks the pain. It is rare that a child will require surgery for this condition.

The duration may take anywhere from weeks to months. Most of the time, activity may be performed as tolerated and return to regular activity when the pain is completely gone. It is recommended that the return be one of a gradual buildup.

Prevention measures include strengthening of the quadriceps and other leg curls, etc., may be helpful by reducing the amount of load to the actual tendon by increasing the muscle. Stretching may be helpful for the muscle groups as well.

The good news is that in most people, Osgood-Schlatter disease goes away on its own with a little rest, time and other conservative therapy. The pain however should not be ignored.

IN BRIEF

Riverdale High School girls’ basketball team Food Truck Fundraiser The Riverdale High School girls’ basketball team will be hosting a “Food Truck Fundraiser” on Friday, Oct. 30 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. at the RHS parking lot. Vendors include Smokin’ Butt BBQ, Thai Town Café, Floyd’s Burgers & Sliders, and Nothing Bundt Cakes.

The unique event is a way to raise funds while aligning with state and local COVID guidelines. Diners will park in the lot, visit the food truck vendors, make an order, and take their meals to-go. The Rams will also have other options to support the team, such as an auction of team merchandise provided by QME Designs.

A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the girls’ basketball team. All are welcome andare encouraged to RSVP by reserving a spot at https://form.jotform. com/202864254648159 or by calling the high school at 309-523-3181. Come on out and enjoy some great food while supporting the Riverdale Rams!

GLIMPSES FROM THE PAST - FULTON

1960: New bridge between Fulton and Lyons hopeful 60 Years October 27, 1960

Prospects for a new bridge over the Mississippi River between Fulton and Lyons brightened with the announcement that bridge engineers had been employed to make preliminary surveys for such a structure. The Clinton Herald reported that unofficial estimates are that the structure will cost more than five million dollars.

Fulton City Council acted to provide Fulton with a sewage disposal plant at the earliest possible date.

Action came after state officials ordered all sewer extension work in Fulton stopped until permits are issued by the State Sanitary Water Board.

50 Years October 28, 1970

Fulton Junior High School teachers and student council members selected basketball cheerleaders for the 1970-71 season. They include: Sue Schneble, Karen Kummerer, Diane Brondyke, Kathy Stuart, Debbie Van Zuiden, Annette Vujovich, Nancy Spitzer, Gay Walsh, Sabrina

Cossman, and Lori Baldwin.

Joe Slaymaker, leader of the Newton Hurricane Hustlers 4-H Club, and Mrs. Claus Schaver, leader of the Prairie Violets, 4-H Club were presented plaques after their clubs received the 1970 Club of the Year Award.

40 Years October 22, 1980

Fulton’s new elementary school, erected at a cost of nearly two million dollars, will be formerly dedicated during a special program. An open house at 6:00 p.m. will precede the program. Those active in the planning were members of a Citizens’ Advisory Committee which included Dale Kinney, Don Waddell, Neal Luker, Gerald Kreuder, Jeff Parker, Bill Berg, Wilma Tucker, Gerald Meier, Kathy Willey, Paul Feldt, William Brinkman, Lyle Hill, Richard Smith, Gene Pessman, J.E. Mitchell, Wilda Smit, Jan Faber, Elbert Bolton, Richard Przychodzin, Ben Ray and Lyle Henderson.

During the powder puff football game, male cheerleaders cheered the female players on. The cheerleaders

wre Jeff Housenga, Mike Ingwerson, Dave Jones, Martin Cossman and Mark Dannels.

30 Years October 24, 1990

Dee Willoughby was promoted to President of Fulton Corporation. He joined the firm in January of 1980.

After 7-1/2 years of fighting legal battles over the Fulton Marina, the suit was ended when the Fulton City Council met in adjourned session to write the checks in the amount of the judgements to end the dispute. Two checks were written. One for $75,000 to Fulton State Bank for payment on a loan and interest on money borrowed by Elmer and Virginia Englehorn. A second check for $97,301.51 to settle the dispute between the Englehorn’s and the city.

20 Years October 25, 2000

Fulton Family Health Clinic’s new facility is now open for business. It is located at 1705 Sixteenth Avenue, Fulton. Art Kramer was the first patient.

Many volunteers were busy this summer making renovations to the Fulton Museum, Martin House.

Volunteers included Lynne and Bill Loerop, Mary Faber, Pat Miller, Charlene Johnson, Susan Heun, Helen and Harold Smith, Kevin Heun, Elmer Vogel, Charles Miller, Mary Vogel, Earline Hoogheem, Carol Janvrin, Charles Smith, Stan Borgman and Warren Wiersema.

10 Years October 27, 2010

First Reformed Church hosted Fulton High football and cheerleaders for breakfast every Friday morning during fall sports. Some of those attending were Jacqueline VanZuiden, Zach Ryder, Lindsey Holcomb, Zach Dick, Kari Wiersema, Brandon Dierks, Brian Zahnle, Tyler Huebner, Brad Dierks, Hillary Stratton, Joe Zajicek, and Sydney Dixon.

Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation awarded a $470 grant to Nancy Buikema, River Bend K-8 Media Specialist. The grant will be used in the Learning Resource Center for their Kindle program.

MORRISON

Libraries need Friends!! Look behind the curtains and inevitably Friends will be working behind the scenes raising much needed funds, offering a variety of programs featuring interesting speakers, launching a local author with a book review and displaying monthly movies.

Odell Public Library Friends was organized in November 2008 with the purpose of raising money to fund and enhance the library’s pro-

IN BRIEF Port Byron Farmers’ Market moves indoors

After a bountiful season at the Blackhawk Bank & Trust parking lot, the Port Byron Farmers’ Market is moving

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Elect Penny VanKampen To the editor,

When I announced my intent to retire as Whiteside County Treasurer in 2019, I knew I could do so knowing Penny VanKampen would continue operating the office with efficiency and integrity.

The Whiteside County Board unanimously voted Penny be appointed as Whiteside County Treasurer effective December 2019, supporting my confidence in her ability to resume the duties of the office. Penny’s 10 years of experience working in the Treasurer’s office has given her the knowledge and competence necessary to continue the efficient operation of the office.

As County Treasurer, her duties include the tax cycle which begins with the Township Assessors who turns their books over to the County Assessor. The County Assessor then turns her books over to the County Clerk who then transfers her information over to the County Collector. It is the job of the County Collector to collect those tax dollars, approximately 80 million annually to manage, and then disburse those monies to the taxing bodies in a timely fashion.

Maintaining balances and investing approximately 25 million dollars each month for every County Office is also the responsible of the County Treasurer. The County Treasurer’s duties and responsibilities are both intricate and monetarily detailed.

All of the above duties have been successfully accomplished by Penny VanKampen. She has proven the office

grams and services. The most successful of these is the November Book and Bake Sale held the first Saturday of November.

Normally, the Friends would be sorting books diligently for this annual event. However, we are not living in normal times. In lieu of the in-person Book and Bake Sale, an internet fund drive, Go Fund Me, will be launched on Monday, Oct. 19 to coincide with “Celebrate

Friends of the Library Week” and run through Saturday, Nov. 21.

Go Fund Me will be on the Odell Facebook page plus shared on anyone else’s Facebook page, like mine or yours (if you like).

The goal for Go Fund Me will be $2650 to assist in purchasing Large Print Books, Young Adult Novels, and Children’s Books K-8. The page will be set up by our librarians.

For those who are not comfortable

with online transactions or who do not have computer access, donations may be made directly to Odell.

Checks need to be payable to Odell Public Library.

Strange and extraordinary times call for unique and creative ways to advance and better our lives. Join the Odell Public Library Friends and participate in our exciting new Book and Bake Sale. Your community library needs you.

indoors for the winter, starting Saturday, Nov 7.

The Sunday market will now be held on the first and third Saturdays at the River Valley District Library from 9

a.m. – noon. in the upstairs community room. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Stop on by and find your favorite vendors and goods, including honey, jams,

baked goods, jewelry, body care products, and more at the library, located at 214 S. Main St. in Port Byron. Follow the Port Byron Farmers’ Market on Facebook to stay up-to-date with ongoing events.

can and will continue to run smoothly under her competent guidance when she is elected. I strongly encourage all voters to cast a vote for Penny VanKampen as Whiteside County Treasurer.

She, and her staff of two others, are responsible for 35 different bank accounts, over 20 investments for the county’s money, and over 110 million dollars passed through their office annually.

Penny is also responsible for ensuring the annual property tax bills are sent out and for dispersing the monies received to the many taxing bodies in a timely manner. Her experience and knowledge make Penny the only choice to be your Whiteside County Treasurer. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Penny has operated the Treasurer’s office with utmost efficiency and professionalism.

Look for her name on the ballot as the lower of the two choices.

Please join me in voting for our next Whiteside County Treasurer, Penny VanKampen on November 3.

Whiteside Co. Board Dist. 2

Sincerely, Darlene F. Hook

Retired Whiteside County Treasurer (2006-2019)

To the editor, This letter is in support of our current Whiteside County Treasurer, Penny VanKampen. Penny is by far the best choice for this office. She has worked for Whiteside County for over 10 years – all in the Treasurer’s office. When the former County Treasurer announced her retirement in 2019, she was recommended to fill the position and was nominated and appointed to the position with full support from the Whiteside County Board. Penny has been serving as your County Treasurer since December 2019.

Kurt Glazier, Sterling

Whiteside County Republican Party Chairman

To whom it may concern:

I am writing to you on behalf of Linda Pennell who is running for Whiteside County Board District 2. I have known Linda for over 15 years. She is hardworking and very loyal to her family and friends. She’s been in local government for quite a few years and has met with congressional leaders such as Toni McCombie and Neil Anderson. She has also proven herself to be a leader of utmost integrity. She’s seeking reelection because she wants to make positive changes to help us navigate through these troubling times. She has a great heart for people and cares deeply about our community. She would be a wonderful asset to any board she is elected to.

Thank you!

Sincerely, Tracy Hill

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OBITUARIES DR. SIDNEY DYKSTRA Dr. Sidney Dykstra, PhD, age 95 of Fulton, passed away peacefully Monday, October 5, 2020.

Memorial services are to be determined in Fulton. Memorial donations can be made to Bethany Christian Services, Calvin College and Kalamazoo Christian Schools.

Sidney was born in Netherlands before immigrating to the US when he was one year old. Sidney and Margaret married in 1944. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan where he received his PhD. Sidney finished his career in education as the Dean of the Graduate College at Western Michigan University. He sat on many boards and served various charities, including the American Red Cross and the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Margaret (Holesinger) Dykstra, his two sons, David Dykstra and Kenneth Dykstra, and his granddaughter, Tonya.Surviving are: his son, James (Kathleen) Dykstra; grandchildren Jason Dykstra, Corey (Michele) Dykstra, Bethany (Andy) Debski, Branda (Vic) Calbreth, Steven (Trisha) Dykstra, Danika (Chris) Bucka, Nathan (Molly) Dykstra; 16 great grandchildren; two of his six siblings Bob Dykstra and Gary Dykstra; daughters-in-law Jan Dykstra and Sue Sanderson; many close friends and family.

DIANA LASSEN Diana Lassen, 72, of Clinton, passed away, Friday, October 2, 2020 at MercyOne – Clinton.

Diana S. Lassen, nee. Smith, was born on Sept. 28, 1948 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Marie Smith (nee. Wiersema). She passed away suddenly at MercyOne, Clinton, Iowa.

A Memorial Service was held 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory. Visitation was from 1 p.m. to the service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Private family burial will be in the Clinton Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Presbyterian Church, Fulton.

A 1967 graduate of Clinton High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s of Arts from Lindenwood College of St. Charles, Missouri, then pursued her degree in Physical Therapy from Wash-

ington University of St. Louis. Diana was a dedicated physical therapist, working primarily with the elderly, beginning in 1972 for Clinton Physical Therapy in Clinton and Dewitt, Iowa and Morrison retiring as head of Morrison Physical Therapy in 2010.

On July 8, 1972, Diana married Uwe Lassen at the United First Presbyterian Church in Clinton after meeting on a blind date. They were married a blissful 48 years full of love between them.

Diana and Uwe shared a very special life together.

Diana enjoyed the textile arts with cross stitch, knitting, and crocheting.

Friends and relatives always longed to receive one of her masterpieces as a gift. She had a beautiful singing voice and was a member of the RiverChor in Clinton. Diana was a faithful Christian and cared deeply for her community and church.

She was a devoted member of Fulton Presbyterian Church, and PEO Chapter of Kentucky. She loved to travel as much as she enjoyed a quiet night at home, and she would try to visit a yarn shop anytime she went to a new city.

Diana is survived by her beloved husband: Uwe Lassen of Clinton; children: Chris (Juliya) Lassen of Huntsville, Alabama, Robert Lassen of Bloomington, Indiana, and Heidi Chapman, nee. Lassen, of Denver Colorado; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

LYNN ALLEN NOACK

Lynn Allen Noack died on October 13, 2020, surrounded by his wife and sons.

A celebration of his life will be arranged in November. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Lynn Noack’s memory to the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Giddings, Texas, c/o Pastor John Schmidt, 1572 CR 211, Giddings, TX 78942.

Born Oct. 20, 1943 in Del Rio, Texas, the son of Herbert Erwin Noack and Irene Alvin Noack, he graduated from Del Rio High School, President of the Class of 1962, and went on to the University of Texas at Austin, where he obtained a degree in Math and infamously impressed two professors into giving him an A and letting him skip the final exam. Settling in San Antonio, he raised two sons, married the love of his life, and built his dream house in the Hill Country. He loved to quote his favorite

comedies, was always coming up with get-rich-quick ideas, and would unapologetically pop the toes of anyone’s feet on the couch. He made everyone laugh and was always curious to learn new things.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Tegeler Noack; his brother, Herbert Noack and wife Patricia of Houston; his sons, Craig Noack and wife Carolyn of San Antonio; Brandon Noack and wife Sarah of Dripping Springs; his grandchildren Elliott, Gillian, Kate, and Lowell; and other relatives and friends.

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

RODNEY B. PHELPS

Rodney B. Phelps, 54, of Prophetstown, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Elizabeth.

A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Oct. 17, at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. Cremation rites have been accorded.

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

A memorial has been established.

To send online condolencesgo to www.bosmagibson.com

MARGARET H. PORTER

Margaret H. Porter,, 87, of Allure of Prophetstown, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the nursing home.

A private family service will be held at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Ken Renkes officiating. A private family visitation will precede the service. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials can be made to Morrison United Methodist Church.

Margaret was born May 19, 1933, in Beulah Heights, to James William and Geneva (Neal) Rodgers. She was a graduate of Galatia High School in southern Illinois. After high school, she attended beauty school in Joliet. Margaret married Clarence Porter Jr. on June 23, 1951, in Benton. He died Nov. 29, 2014. Margaret worked briefly at Climco and General Electric both in Morrison. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Morrison and a current member of the Morrison United Methodist Church. Margaret also was an avid Johnny Cash fan.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Lindstrom of Sterling; and one son,

Steve (RoAnn) Porter of Morrison; five grandchildren, Joshua (Tina) Schave, Matthew (Nichole) Lindstrom, Heather (Ben) Engwall, Justin (Jessica) Porter, Holly (Matt) Price; three step grandchildren, Rich (Heather) Lindstrom, René Renkes, LeAnn Stock; six great-grandchildren, Nathan and Michael Schave, Madalyn and Isabella Porter, Maya and Stella Engwall; step great-grandchildren, Allison and Tate Renkes; Adam and Anna Lindstrom; and Jade Stock; one sister, Tina Flynn; three brothers, Larry Rodgers, Jerry (Nancy) Rodgers, and William (Annette) Rodgers.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence; two sons-in-law, Richard Lindstrom and Roy Houseright; three sisters, Martha Jean, Ida, and Mary Jane; three brothers, Robert, Gary, and Terry.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

WILLIAM H. “BILL’ RIGGEN

William H. ‘Bill’ Riggen, 85, of Morrison, died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Resthave Home in Morrison.

A private family graveside service will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bill was born Feb. 12, 1935 in Duncan, to Samuel and Veffie (Bell) Riggen. He was a graduate of Morrison High School.

On November 18, 1955 Bill married Velma E. Rosenow in Morrison. She died March 19, 2018. Bill was employed as a tool designer by General Electric in Morrison, where he graduated from the General Electric Apprenticeship Program and later taught the design element of the program.

Survivors include two sons, Ernest (Cheryl) Riggen of Morrison and Raymond (Deb) Riggen of Baraboo, WI; four grandchildren, Alex (Allison) Riggen, Elliott (Jessica) Riggen, Kira (Rolando Gonzalez) Riggen and Emily (Nick) Alvarez.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Velma; two sisters, Luella Riggen and Arlene Burkley; three brothers, Richard, Howard and Charles Riggen.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com See OBITUARIES, Page 9

• OBITUARIES Continued from Page 8 Helen M. Sikkema, 97, of Allure in Prophetstown, formerly of Fulton, died Monday, October 12, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

There was a public graveside service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Fulton Township Cemetery, with her son, Rev. David Sikkema officiating. The Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established to the Fulton/Thomson Food Pantry and RCA Global Missions.

Helen was born April 23, 1923 in Fulton, to Claus G. and Mary V. (Vogel) Ottens. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and graduated from Fulton High School in 1941. On January 2, 1945 she married Wilfred J. “Barney” Sikkema in Fulton. He died Nov. 14, 1992.

of Broken Arrow, OK; an AFS student daughter, Dorothy Lipkovits – Zeichmann of Austria; 11 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Barney and one sister, Mabel Jacobsen.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

GERHARD A. “GERRY” YAGER

Gerhard A. “Gerry” Yager, 80, of Allure in Prophetstown, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, with Ken Renkes officiating. There will be no visitation. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown.

A memorial has been established by the family.

Gerry was born June 3, 1940 in Kewanee, to Roland G. and Mary Jane (Saunders) Yager. He was educated in the Prophetstown grade schools and was a graduate of Prophetstown High School. He was athletic and while in school he participated in football, basketball and track, and was on the student council.

Gerry farmed in the Prophetstown area. He was a talented bowler and participated in many leagues and also in the Nationals all over the U.S. Gerry liked to golf, was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing trips to Canada.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Deborah Hansen of Mt. Pleasant, WI; a niece, Kimberly (Mark) Monson also of Mt. Pleasant; a nephew, Mark Hansen of Prophetstown; a great nephew, Nikolei Monson; a cousin, Sharon James Reedy of Prophetstown, and many other cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Lawrence Hansen.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmagibson.com

• BLOOD DRIVE Continued from Page 4 faithful volunteers from past drives are no longer able to assist due to medical conditions restricting them from being allowed to participate and/or not wanting to be out in the general public at this unprecedented time of this pandemic.

The ARC has instituted, since March, that “walk-ins” are no longer allowed due to social distancing restrictions; no “extra” people are allowed into the blood drive room. So appointments are necessary.

We have had an influx of “fresh faces” on the donor list. Some have come from

places that no longer are holding drives.

Some have come back to donating after a hiatus. Some are “new” recruits that faithful donors have encouraged to join us. The ARC goal for the drive was “58 good units” and surpassed that goal with 62 units, equaling 106.9% efficiency, and approximately 186 lives saved!

Power red donors were Cal Vandermyde, Tom DeMay, Mel Johnson, Jim Fisher, Cindy Hoogheem, Kelly Smith, Dwaine Schroeder, Brenda Sims, Keith Wiersema, and three gentlemen who did not want their names published. These

people get credit for donating two units of blood, but they only need to donate blood three times a year.

The whole blood donors were Keith Hamstra, Julie Damhoff, Randy Kuehl, David Brandon, Jr., Joyce Hamstra, Amy Oudekerk, Deb Adolph, Mark Schuler, Leanne Keate, Ken Gooley, Chris Hawkins, Lisa Nice, Amie Topp, Brad Bielema, Bill Kuehl, Lorna Temple, Larry Tichler, Stephanie Vavra, Sarah Bull, Carolyn Aiken, Tim West, Nikki West, Beth Wroble, Dave Temple, Susanne Foley, Kari Forster, Sheila Sonberg, Dawn Huff-

stutler, Nancy Shank, Dawn Dahl, Connie Swanson-Despain, Tom Goldensoph, Lyle Bush, Kaywyn Beswick, and nine other people who did not want their names reported.

The next Morrison American Red Cross blood drive will be on Thursday, Nov. 19, from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The sponsor for the November drive will be the men and women of St Mary’s Parish Family.

Submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Blood Team Leader

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HELEN M. SIKKEMA

Helen was first employed by the former Fidelity Life Insurance Company in Fulton. She then worked as a sales clerk for the Amman’s Department Store and most recently she worked as a clerk/ cashier at the former Bob’s Certified Grocery Store in Fulton.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Trinity Reformed Church and a current member of First Reformed Church in Fulton and was involved with their Hannah Mission Circle, was a Girl’s League Sponsor, a lifelong Sunday school teacher and choir member. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was an active volunteer for the Fulton High School Music Boosters.

Helen enjoyed writing cards, walking, reading, cooking and baking, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include three daughters, Mary Lynn (Nolan) Bogaard of Coralville, IA, Rebecca (Larry) DeZeeuw of Ashville, OH and Martha (David) Harris of Fulton; three sons, Rev. David (Joyce) Sikkema of Holland, MI, Daniel (Susan) Sikkema of Moline, and James (Debra) Sikkema

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To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The Illinois Constitution establishes a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article.

The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective. The purpose of this document is to inform you of proposed changes to the Illinois Constitution and provide you with a brief explanation and a summary of the arguments in favor of and in opposition to the proposed amendment.

Proposed changes in the existing constitutional amendment are indicated by underscoring all new matter and by crossing with a line all matter which is to be deleted.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE IX – REVENUE SECTION 3. LIMITATIONS ON INCOME TAXATION (a) The General Assembly shall provide by law for the rate or rates of any tax on or measured by income imposed by the State. A tax on or measured by income shall be at a non-graduated rate. At any one time there may be no more than one such tax imposed by the State for State purposes on individuals and one such tax so imposed on corporations. In any such tax imposed upon corporations the highest rate shall not exceed the highest rate imposed on individuals by more than a ratio of 8 to 5. (b) Laws imposing taxes on or measured by income may adopt by reference provisions of the laws and regulations of the United States, as they then exist or thereafter may be changed, for the purpose of arriving at the amount of income upon which the tax is imposed.

EXPLANATION The proposed amendment grants the State authority to impose higher income tax rates on higher income levels, which is how the federal government and a majority of other states do it. The amendment would remove the portion of the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that is sometimes referred to as the "flat tax," that requires all taxes on income to be at the same rate. The amendment does not itself change tax rates. It gives the State the ability to impose higher tax rates on those with higher income levels and lower tax rates on those with middle or lower income levels. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become a part of the Illinois Constitution.

ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT Illinois' current tax system unfairly benefits millionaires and billionaires and this amendment will set things right for middle-class and working people. Currently, it is unfair that billionaires pay the same tax rate as regular people.

Voting "yes" on the amendment means that the State will enact a new tax structure where only those making above $250,000 a year will see their taxes go up. This amendment is simply upgrading Illinois' old tax system to a graduated system which is how the federal government and the majority of other states do it.

This Amendment Would Make Illinois' Tax System Fair.

Approval of this amendment would enact a fair system that allows the state to tax wealthy people at higher rates and lower income people at lower rates, replacing Illinois' current unfair tax system, in which wealthy people pay the exact same tax rate as lower and middle income people.

Illinois' current tax system unfairly benefits millionaires and billionaires, and approval of this amendment will set things right for the middle class and working people.

This amendment will help small business owners by creating a stable economic environment for their businesses to thrive.

While others try to mislead you, under the current tax system in Illinois, policymakers already have the authority to set any tax rate and to change tax rates at their will. The current system forces policymakers to charge the same tax rate to everyone, regardless of how much money they make. If this amendment passes, the State will have the ability to tax higher income earners at a different rate.

In fact, upon passage of this Amendment, a new tax structure will go into effect where 97% of taxpayers will pay the same or less, while only those making more than $250,000 a year will see a tax increase. This amendment does not tax retirement income.

The Federal Government and Most States Use the Graduated Tax System Proposed in this Amendment, Not the Unfair System Currently Used in Illinois.

Illinois is among a minority of states that do not utilize graduated tax rates because the Illinois Constitution requires a "flat tax" that penalizes middle-class and working people and benefits higher income individuals.

A majority of states and the federal government already use the kind of graduated income tax system proposed in this amendment to ensure that wealthy people pay their fair share of taxes.

Nearby states including Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin are among the majority of states that have graduated tax systems.

Illinois' Current Income Tax System Relies on Taxes from Middle and Lower Income Earners, While a Graduated System Would Lower that Burden and Fund Critical Programs such as Education and Human Services.

While some states have fair tax rates in which the highest income earners pay the highest tax rate, Illinois' "flat tax" rate continues to rely unfairly on taxes from middle and lower income earners.

Under Illinois' "flat tax" structure, a nurse making $50,000 per year pays the same tax rate as an executive making $4 million per year. A graduated tax rate would have the executive pay more.

Because of the way our current tax system is set up, the bottom fifth of Illinois taxpayers (those making below $21,800) contribute 14.4% of their income to state and local taxes, compared to 7.4% for the top 1 percent of Illinois taxpayers.

If this Amendment passes, the State has already enacted a new graduated tax structure where 97% of taxpayers will pay the same or less.

Under the new tax structure, only the top 3% of Illinois income earners would pay more in income taxes. Everyone who makes $250,000 or less a year would pay the same or less.

Over 95% of small businesses earn $250,000 or less a year in profits, and their owners will not see a tax increase under the new tax structure.

This change will generate additional revenue each year that can help address Illinois' budget deficit and fund critical programs, including the State's education system, public safety, and social services like mental health and substance abuse treatment and domestic violence shelters.

After the COVID-19 Pandemic, We Need to Do All We Can to Help the Economy and Middle-Class and Working People.

Working people and essential workers like nurses, first responders, and grocery store clerks should not pay the same tax rate as the wealthy. Nurses making $50,000 a year should not pay the same tax rate as an executive making $4,000,000 a year.

Having wealthy people pay more would reduce the burden on working families. This is money that middle and lower income people need for housing, groceries, medicine, and essentials.

When the wealthiest people pay more, middle and lower income earners can pay less while the State funds critical services that our essential workers rely on.

ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT 1) The Amendment gives the Legislature power to increase taxes on any group of taxpayers with no limits and no accountability and without any requirement to use the additional revenue to fund essential needs such as healthcare, education, or public safety.

2) Taxes and spending are out of control. The Legislature should not be allowed to keep raising taxes until they get their spending under control.

3) In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the worst possible time for a massive tax increase.

The Amendment gives the Legislature power to increase taxes on any group of taxpayers with no limits and no accountability and without any requirement to use the additional revenue to fund essential needs such as healthcare, education, or public safety.

The proposed amendment would give the Legislature unlimited new authority to increase income tax rates on any group of taxpayers at will, including low-income and middle-income families and small business owners. There would be no limit on the number of tax brackets that could be created and no limit on how high tax rates could be increased on individual taxpayers. In addition, this proposed change will pave the way for a tax on retirement income.

Nothing in the amendment requires the Legislature to do anything to control spending. Nor does it require funds to be spent on essential needs such as healthcare, education, or public safety. It would simply give the Legislature a blank check to spend billions of dollars however they want, with no accountability.

Taxes and spending are out of control. The Legislature should not be allowed to keep raising taxes until they get their spending under control.

Illinois already has some of the highest property taxes and sales taxes in the nation. And the Legislature has increased Illinois income tax rates twice in the past decade to try to deal with the out-ofcontrol spending in Springfield.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, our state had a huge and growing multi-billion-dollar budget deficit, and the unfunded pension liability skyrocketed to over $137 billion. That's because the Legislature has continued to increase state spending instead of eliminating government waste, corruption, and abuse.

Because they refuse to control spending or pass major reforms, the Legislature will just continue to raise taxes on everyone in Illinois, and middle-class families will be their next target.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the worst possible time for a massive tax increase.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused layoffs, unemployment, bankruptcies, and closures. As small businesses and local employers struggle to rebuild, this is the worst possible time to impose huge new tax increases. Even before the COVID-19 crisis, many residents and businesses were leaving the state because of the high tax burden. If the Amendment passes, it would be the last straw for thousands of small businesses, causing more jobs to leave the state, and making Illinois lose out on investments to rebuild our economy. This would mean fewer jobs and less opportunity for Illinois families.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Warranty deeds • Barbara A. Rhine to Christopher L. Stubbs, 814 12th St., Erie, $20,000.

• Joseph Dykstra to Wayne and Mary Miller, one parcel on Smit Road, Morrison, $175,000.

• Lynda A. Warren Estate and Scott D. and Jeffrey P Slagle to Kevin Patrick Dunn, 410 Park Court Lane, Morrison, $73,500.

• Charlene J. Nysather to Bradley W. Cushman, one parcel on Spring Valley Road, Morrison, $42,315.

• Craig D. House to Curt J. and Sharon House, 13475 Galt Road, Sterling, $0.

• Allen P. and Jessica A. Wade to Robert A., Nydia I. and Tara M. Beer, 2107 Sixth Ave., Sterling, $260,000.

• Sheryl A. Beien to Alan T. Vervynck, 1106 Fifth Ave., Sterling, $78,400.

• Patricia J. Pettenger to Gage Garrison and Brittany Snyder, 2017 E. Lafevre Road, Sterling, $125,000.

• John F. Park and Kaylene M. Becker to John Pieper, 29890 Penrose Road, Sterling, $151,400.

• Pamela D. Lohman heirs, Jody L. Heppner and Gregory T Lohman to Mark W. and Jody L. Heppner Trust, 6672 Cordova Road, Erie, $0.

• Brandy E. Darby to Franklin D. Brantley, 19527 Spring Valley Road, Chadwick, $100,000.

• D & L Investments II to Jeffrey A. and Carla R. Zajicek, 806 and 816 Fourth St., one vacant lot and 319 Ninth Ave., Fulton, $180,000.

• Dixon Habitat for Humanity to Whiteside Area Vocational System, also Career Center, two Parcels in Sterling Township, $0.

Quit claim deeds • Fatima I Udoiwod to Jackie Trades LLC, 401 E. Second St., Sterling, $0.

• Timothy A. Butts to Joseph and Melissa Butts, 911 Washington St., Prophetstown, $5,000.

• Susan L. Olsen to Darrell Gooch and Susan L. Olsen, 406 Spring Creek Court, Albany, $0.

Trustee’s deeds • Richard F. and Bonita J. Wagner, trustees to Barnett & Company LLC, 15151 Vans Road, Fulton, $65,000.

• Ann L. Reed Trust and William J. Adams Sr. Trust to Korey Foreman, 20736 White Oaks Road, Morrison, $185,000.

• Joyce I. Medema Trust to Lori J. Mays Trust, two parcels in Union Grove Township, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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Submitted by Terry Gaskill

David Anderson stands in front of his house with all the decorations he has made by hand over the last 16 years.

Tampico resident ready for Halloween David Anderson of Tampico has been Halloween decorating at his house at 106 South Benton St. for 16 years.

Anderson said he has many happy memories of Halloween and wants to pass on happy memories to the kids of today. Many of the kids who came in the past years now bring their kids. He has been cemetery caretaker for 30 years,

mowing and trimming. He has done grave digging, and now that he’s over 70 years old, just digs graves for ashes at St. Mary Cemetery in Tampico.

He welcomes others to come and see all of it and enjoy. Anderson makes all his decorations by hand and he even has a ferris wheel that really turns with Halloween characters in each seat.

FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution The proposed amendment grants the State authority to impose higher income tax rates on higher income levels, which is how the federal government and a majority of other states do it. The amendment would remove the portion of the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that is sometimes referred to as the "flat tax," that requires all taxes on income to be at the same rate.

The amendment does not itself change tax rates. It gives the State the ability to impose higher tax rates on those with higher income levels and lower income tax rates on those with middle or lower income levels. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become a part of the Illinois Constitution.

Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, or in person. An application is available from your local election authority or at: https://elections.il.gov/electionoperations/VotingByMail.aspx. To register to vote or check your registration status, visit: https://ova.elections.il.gov.

CAPITOL BUILDING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE I, Jesse White, Secretary of the State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Proposed Amendment, the Explanation of the Proposed Amendment, Arguments in Favor of the Amendment and Arguments Against the Amendment and a true copy of the Form of Ballot for this call as the regularly scheduled general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, as set forth in compliance with the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Illinois, Done in the City of Springfield, this first day of June, 2020.

This voter information material is available in written format in English, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, and Braille.

It is also available in audio format in English. For more information, visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com or write the Secretary of State’s office at 111 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62756.

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Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Oct. 5-9:

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Home Improvement

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Quilts of Valor presented to Field brothers

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The River Cities Quilters Guild recently presented Quilts of Valor to two brothers from Fulton that both served in the United States Navy. James Field, 99, served in the Navy as a lieutenant from 1942-1946, and Eugene Field, 90, served as a Boatswain Mate 2nd class from 1951-1954. The guild will also be presenting over 30 quilts in November for Veterans Day. Pictured (l-r) are Deb Christopher, Eugene Field, James Field and Regina Dahl.

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POLICE REPORTS Whiteside County Sheriff’s Report Oct. 12, 10:30 p.m.

Whiteside County Deputies, Fulton Police, Fulton Fire and Fulton EMS responded to IL Route 84 at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing for a truck versus train crash with injuries.

Thomas P. Maus, 75 of Clinton, was traveling southbound when he collided with a Union Pacific train striking it broadside with his pick-up truck.

Maus was transported to Mercy Medical in Clinton for treatment and/or observations.

Midwest Towing also assisted on scene.

Oct. 14, 12:07 a.m.

Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Moline Road and Lyndon Road for a single vehicle crash vs a utility pole. The driver Raymond E. Eads, age 32 of Morrison, was charged with Improper Driving on Shoulder and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Eads was released with a Notice To Appear. Whiteside County Deputies were assisted at the scene by Todd’s Towing and ComEd. Oct. 14, 4:41 a.m.

Clint A. Padgett, 36 of North Riverside was stopped on US Route 30 near Matznick Road for an equipment violation. The driver was issued a citation for Operating Uninsured Vehicle and given a warning for the equipment violation. The

driver was then released with a Promise to Comply, mandatory court date.

Oct. 17, 5:47 p.m.

Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Covell Road and Creamery Road for a vehicle driving recklessly in the area. While deputies were enroute to the area, Whiteside County Dispatch received information that the vehicle crashed and was stuck in the ditch at the intersection. The driver of the vehicle, Dennis R. Miller, 76, of Morrison was charged with Improper Driving on Shoulder, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Whiteside County Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Fulton Fire Department, Morrison Community Hospital Ambulance, and Midwest Collision.

Oct. 17, 11:07 p.m.

Whiteside County Deputies responded to a dispatched call on IL Route 40 near Genesee Road for a motor vehicle crash.

Through the crash investigation it was determined that Cameron J. Charleston, was traveling southbound when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a roadway sign and utility pole. Cameron was transported to CGH for treatment / observation. Citations were issued for Improper Driving on Shoulder and Failure to Wear Seat Belt. Illinois State Police, Milledgeville Police, Milledgeville Fire, Coleta Fire, Milledgeville EMS, and Slim-N-Hank’s Towing assisted on

scene.

Oct. 17, 11:37 p.m.

Alberto Flores, 38 of Rock Island, was stopped on Illinois Rt. 84 South of Albany for speeding. He was cited for Speeding (71/55 MPH) and Driving While License Suspended. Flores was released with a Notice To Appear. Midwest Towing assisted on scene.

Oc.t 18, 2:36 a.m.

Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of W. 9th Street and Locust Street in Sterling for no taillights when required. Upon further instigation, Deivid Godinez Zuniga, 38 of Sterling, was arrested for No Taillights when Required, 2-counts of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, and Operating and Uninsured Motor Vehicle.

Deivid was transported to the Sterling Police Department for further processing and was released on a Notice to Appear with a future court date. Slim-N-Hank’s Towing assisted on scene.

Oct. 19, 12:12 a.m.

Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 40 and 3rd Street, Rock Falls for no headlight. Upon further investigation, passenger Nicholas Anderson, 19 of Rock Falls, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Adult use of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle and released on a Notice to Appear. Assisted on scene was Rock Falls Police Department.

These arrests are merely a charge and he/sheis presumed innocent until proven guilty

Fulton Police Report Oct. 9: Levi S. Litwiller of Milledgeville, was cited for speeding in the 1100 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Oct. 11: Steven J. Mennenga of Fulton, was arrested for speeding and no valid driver’s license in the 300 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Jose Rodriguez of West DesMoines, IA was cited for disobeying a stop sign at 14th Avenue and Route 84. He was released with a notice to appear.

Oct. 12: Rebecca Hobbs of Fulton, was arrested for domestic battery, aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting arrest. She was transported to Whiteside County Jail.

Oct. 13: Chase B. Pinter of Clinton, IA was cited for speeding in the 100 block of 14th Avenue. 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.

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BY TIMOTHY EGGERT teggert@saukvalley.com A 31-year-old Prophetstown man is in police custody after he initiated a two-hour foot pursuit early Thursday morning within the village of Erie, causing a lockdown at schools.

William C. Weaver was arrested around 10 a.m. Thursday a few blocks from the residence where Whiteside County sheriff’s deputies attempted to serve him at 8 a.m. with an active Whiteside County arrest warrant, Erie Police Chief Rollie Elder said.

The warrant was issued after Weaver failed to appear in court on a trio of charges from September 2019, which include possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, driving on a revoked license, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court records.

When authorities tried to serve Weaver with the warrant, he fled on foot through the back entrance of the residence, Elder said.

That move prompted the lockdown of Erie Elementary, Middle and High Schools, and a search of surrounding buildings and fields by sheriff’s deputies and police officers from neighboring towns.

“The closing of the schools was only a precautionary measure,” Elder said. “At no point during the search was there a direct threat to the schools or the students.”

Weaver was finally located by a Carroll County K-9 unit “a few blocks from the place he ran from” and apprehended “without incident” around 10 a.m, Elder said.

In addition to the active drug charges, Weaver will likely also face charges for fleeing and eluding officers.

PANTHERS CROSS COUNTRY

Panthers sweep at home The Erie-Prophetstown boys and girls cross country teams both ran to perfect scores in a three-team Three Rivers meet Tuesday at Prophet Hills Country Club in Prophetstown.

The EP girls defeated Rockridge 15-48; Morrison did not field a full five-runner team. The Panthers swept the top fove spots, led by Dylan Chandler’s win in 21:55.43. Madyson Bushaw (22:03.43), Jillian Norman (22:30.62), Jorden Robinson (22:43.75) and Kara Schipper (23:48.47) rounded out the top five.

Morrison’s Jordan Gallentine (23:49.87) and Emily Henson (23:53.18) placed sixth and seventh, with Marissa Folker (24:48.37) taking

10th. Anna Mickley (28:20.86) rounded out the Fillies’ lineup in 14th.

In the boys race, EP took the top three spots and nine of the top 10, and was the only team to field a full squad. Andrew Bomleny won in 18:10.69, with Jacob Gibson (18:18.96) and Carter Jepson (18:25.52) finishing second and third. Charlie Link (5th, 18:42.65) and Parker Holldorf (6th, 18:55.49) rounded out the Panthers’ scoring.

Morrison’s Brady Wolf (18:28.96) finished fourth, while Aiden Dolieslager (11th, 21:24.93), Mark Cyphers (16th, 23:20.18) and Tyler Haan (20th, 24:43.87) also ran for the Mustangs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Second Reformed Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton - 815-589-3425 www.secondreformedchurch.net secretary@secondreformedchurch.net Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton 815-772-3554 Thrive Ministries-Bethel CRC Campus 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-2501 www.thriveforchrist.com bethelcrc@juno.com Pastor Kevin Ver Hoeven Thrive Ministries-First CRC Campus 801 15th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-3790 www.thriveforchrist.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Philip Stel

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

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815-414-1758 - Office 772-4896 Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison - 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Marketm Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison - 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Al Pruis, Interium Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Livestream services Sunda’s 9:30 a.m. 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

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson

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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Emmanuel Church News Free Community Wednesday night drive-thru meals continue with a choice of Cheesy Broccoli Soup or Chili and cinnamon roll.

To participate, simply follow the line into the parking lot between our buildings from the alley and be directed by masked and gloved greeters who will find out how many meals you need and deliver them back to your car. Homemade meals will be provided each Wednesday night until Thanksgiving and then resume again in January. Donations are accepted, but are certainly not mandatory. All are welcome!!

This Sunday’s 9 a.m. worship will have Interim Pastor Al Pruis bringing the message of the day continuing his series from the book of Acts.

Crosswalk will lead the contemporary worship set and Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss will be the organist for the service, providing the prelude, interlude and postlude.

Reservations are needed to attend the service where social distancing is practiced and wearing of face masks is strongly recommended.

Please call to leave a message or text your name, which service, how many attending and contact number beginning Tuesday morning through 4 p.m. Saturday afternoons.

The Emmanuel Church reservation

line is 815-213-8715. Reservations are received on a first-come, first served basis with a maximum of 100 in the sanctuary at one time.

The family of Emmanuel is very excited to announce that Pastor Luke Schouten, along with his wife, Chris, have accepted the call to be Emmanuel’s next senior pastor.

Pastor Luke is currently senior pastor serving the First Reformed Church in Sibley, Iowa in the northwest part of the state. Details on when Pastor Luke will officially begin his ministry here in Morrison are being finalized and will be announced as soon as possible.

Emmanuel Church will once again host “Trunk or Treat” in conjunction with Morrison’s “Trick or Treat” hours of 4-7 p.m. on Halloween night, Saturday, Oct. 31. This event will have some changes due to the COVID crisis and will only be held if the weather is not inclement as going into the gymnasium will not be an option. Please let your families know about this safe opportunity for trick or treating for our children! All are welcome!

More information is readily available on the church’s website, www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org or by calling the church office at 815-772-3890.

IN BRIEF Bethel Baptist Trunk or Treat

Bethel Baptist in Port Byron will hold a drive-thru Trunk or Treat on Oct. 24 from 5-7 p.m. Join the contactless fun.

See the decorated trunks and get a bag of treats! If you want to be a part of the costume contest, post your picture on Bethel Baptist Church Facebook page or send a picture of you in your costume to Pastor Lee Williams by Oct. 25. Winners will be announced, notified by Oct. 31.

Trinity Baptist Church Worship

Trinity Baptist Church, Lyndon, has opened its doors for worship. Our service is family oriented, a relaxed atmosphere, shorter service, worshipful, inspirational Bible truth. Social distancing and masks are required upon enter.

All are welcome. The church is located at 403 6th Avenue N, Lyndon.

Trinity Baptist Church Bible Study

Bible studies will be held on the five Saturdays of October from 5-7 pm. at 403 6th Avenue N, Lyndon. These are non-denominational, non-threatening, bible studies and discussions. Social distancing and masks are required upon enter, all are welcome.

First Reformed Church News

Worship begins at 9 a.m. on Oct. 25 at First Reformed Church, located at 510 15th Ave., Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will be preaching from Ephesians 4:1-16.

Special music will be given by Art and Peggy Kilburg. Social distancing and masks are required.

Senior meals are temporarily on hold.

On Monday, Oct. 26, a fundraiser will be held at Pizza Ranch to support the football breakfast program.

Our services are be live-streamed on Facebook. Go to www.facebook. com/groups/firstfulton to join 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.

Fenton UMC Blood Drive

Fenton United Methodist Church, 10019 Main St., will hold a Blood Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 3 – 6 p.m. at the church, along with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. Call John or Linda Reisenbigler at 815-778-3346 to schedule an appointment, or email fentonumc19@gmail.com.

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

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ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHMALING MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DSITRICT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS: That the following sums be and hereby are appropriated for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 APPROPRIATED A. Salary: TOTAL: $67,500.00 B. Library Materials: Books $19,630.21 Periodicals $800.00 Audio Books $1,000.00 DVDs $1,500.00 Museum Passes $50.00 TOTAL $22,980.21 C. Contractual Services: Processing Library material $1,200.00 Legal Fees, notices $275.00 Computer costs $1,260.00 TOTAL $2,735.00 D. Library Services: Supplies (office) $1,700.00 Postage $500.00 Strategic Planning $500.00 TOTAL $2,700.00 E. Building, Utilities & Equipment Maintenance: Utilities $1,400.00 TOTAL $1,400.00 F. Capital Expenses: TOTAL $0.00 G. Other: Travel $100.00 Attendance at conferences $0.00 Consortia fees $5,689.00 Programming $1,900.00 TOTAL $7,689.00 FICA (Social Security) pursuant to 770 ILCS 60/21 $3,139.38 TORT insurance pursuance to 745 ILCS 10/9-107 $19,178.32 Audit Costs pursuant to Ill.50 ILCS 310/9 $ 3,274.72 Construction Maintenance of Building and Equipment pursuant to 75 ILCS 16/35-5) $14,543.09 TOTAL $145,139.52 That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after this date. Adopted this 15th day of September 2020.

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Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage District and the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage Subdistrict #1

IN THE MATTER OF THE JOHNSON CREEK LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT and THE JOHNSON CREEK LEVEE AND DRAINAGE SUBDISTRICT #1 No. 02 TX 3 and No. 02 TX 2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioners of the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage District and the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage Subdistrict #1 of Whiteside and Carroll Counties, Illinois, have set their Annual Meetings to be held at the law office of Lon M. Richey, 225 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. respectively.

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Annual Treasurer's Report for the City of Prophetstown For Fiscal Year Ending April 2020 Salary Expenditures: Wages to $24,999: D.Baker,E.Detra,J.Mathis,S.Swanson,C.Jensen,D.Drennen, R.Luyando,J.Jordan,J.Johnson,K.Nielsen,G.Schmitt,J.Hovey,E.Swantos, P.Crump, L.Thompson, R.Inskeep, J. Gibson, J. Reynolds, T. Spencer, M.Schroeder.

Wages $25,000-$49,999: R.Carter,J. Morse,T.Chriest,B.VanDellen,D.Jensen, J.Pierceson, J.Miller Wages $50,000 - $74,999 - B. Franks, B. Strike, C.Hermes Total Compensation: $543,854.16 Other Expenditure Summary: 1st Gateway CU $14,725;Aflac $3,376.14; Birkey's Admin Office $2,793.59;Blue Cross Blue Shield $98,847.98;Caterpillar Financial Services $14,427.96; City of Prophetstown Sewer Fund $144,000;Prophetstown Water Fund $60,000;Civil Construction, Inc. $12,943.50; Classic Auto Co.$14,700;Community Funding & Planning Services $6,000;Constellation New Energy Inc. $61,863;Core and MainLP $12,467.38;Elan City $6,112;Electrical Engineer & Equip $3,729.19;Frary $2,942.67;Frontier$4,765.78;Galls $2,734.72;Gibson Oil $27,811.07,Halpin & Co. $5,100; Hometown Hardware $5,540.18;Henry C. Adams Library $35,074.71;Hills Electric $3,900.64;IHMVCU $4,253.47;IL Dept. of Illinois $28,380.09;IL Environmental Protection Agency $17,111.58; IML Risk Management Assoc $60,927.11;IMRF $141,993.69;IRS Deposits $128,859.86;Jeff's Custom Repair$3,974.03;Law Excavating,Inc.$95,620.05;Main Street Program $5,000;Martin Equipment$92,000.00;Moring Disposal Inc. $141,202.36;Nicor Gas$7,035.46;Postmaster $3,842.51;Quality Chemical$3,402.94;Randy's Truck Repair$9,269.81;S.A.W.Tree Removal $12.000;Sauk Valley Media$2,801.30;State Disbursement Unit$6,391.24;Strikes Electric $8,758.79;Technology Management$2,656.20;Test,Inc.$8,590.50;TheSherwin-Williams Co$10,975.01; Todd's Tire and Auto Repair $3,144.56;US Cellular$2,744.41;USA Blue Book $3,101.03;Viking Chemical $20,687.15;Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson $16,824.00;Water Solutions$6,412.32;WesTech$4,395.75;Willett Hoffmann & Assoc $28,240.37;Zimmer&Francescon$3,745.36.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE RIVER ROAD DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NO: 02 TX 39 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Commissioners of the River Road Drainage District of Whiteside County, Illinois, have by Resolution fixed their Annual Meeting to be held at the Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C., 301 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, on the 20th day of November, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.

Dated this 13th day of October, 2020.

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Dated this 13th day of October, 2020.

Board of Commissioners of the Summit Drainage District of Whiteside County, Illinois Lon M. Richey Attorney for said District 225 East Main Street, P.O. Box 128 Morrison, IL 61270 Telephone: 815.772.4900 October 20, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF DREAVEN FULLINGTON, A minor No. 15 JA 28 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION To LUIS BACA, LOUIS BACA, AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take notice that on September 22, 2020, a Juvenile Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and for the Appointment of Guardian with the Power to Consent to Adoption was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by State's Attorney

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y Terry A. Costello in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, entitled "In the Interest of DREAVEN FULLINGTON" and that in COURT ROOM 108 at the EASTERN BRANCH COURT 101 FACILITY, EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL, on November 10, 2020, at 2:20 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

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Dated: September 22, 2020 Sue R. Costello Clerk of Court KRISTEN MILLER SPECIAL PROSECUTOR FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 101 EAST THIRD STREET STERLING, IL 61081 815 535 4540 October 20, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORETTA J. CROW, DECEASED. No. 20 P 125 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Loretta J. Crow. Letters of Office were issued on September 16, 2020 to Walter C. Kilgus as Executor, East Main 209 Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, 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.

NELSON, KILGUS, BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN & STUBBLEFIELD Attorneys for said Estate, P.O. Box 111 209 East Main Street, Morrison, IL 61270-0111 Phone: 815/772-2121 Fax: 815/772-2026 E-mail: wkilgus @nelsonkilgus.com Oct. 13, 20, 27, 2020 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of C.H. 2020 JA 103 W.H. 2020 JA 104 A.H. 2020 JA 105 A Minor NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Christopher Hansen, and to any and all it may concern, that on 08/03/2020 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Calvin H Dane in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 10/22/2020 @ 830am: or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN

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

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

Dated: 10/09/2020 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk Publish: 10/20/2020 By: TLG October 20,2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF THE DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLAYTON T. SHERWOOD Case No. 2020 P 127 Notice is given to the creditors of the death of CLAYTON T. SHERWOOD, a/k/a TOM SHERWOOD, who died on August 9, 2020, and that letters of

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office as were issued on September 16, 2020 appointing Laura Pfannenstiel, of 13110 117 St., Orion, IL 61273, as Independent Representative, whose attorney is named below.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Independent Representative, or both, on or before April 13, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Representative or to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 13th day of October, 2020.

REBECCA L. HUIZENGA Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street Fulton, Illinois 61252 815/589-2859 Oct. 13, 20, 27, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JOYCE M. KAECKER, Deceased.

NO: 2020 P 136 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Joyce M. Kaecker, who died September 6, 2020.

Letters of Office were issued on September 30, 2020, to Joseph L. Kaecker, 823 8th Avenue, Fulton, IL 61252 and James E. Kaecker, 409 7th Avenue S., Cordova, IL 61242, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney is William R. Shirk, of the Law Office of

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William R. Shirk, P.C., 301 E. Main St., Morrison, IL 61270.

Claims against the estate may be efiled with the Circuit Clerk's Office, Whiteside County, Illinois, mailed to the Co-Representatives, or both, on or before April 20, 2021, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the CoRepresentatives is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim e-filed with the Circuit Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Representative and to the Representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions.

Visit http://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceto providers.htm learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ge thelp.asp, or talk with your local Circuit Clerk's office.

Joseph L. Kaecker and James E. Kaecker, Independent Co-Executors William R. Shirk ARDC 2589699 Attorney for Independent Co-Executors Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. 301 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: 815 772-7231 Fax: 815 772-4599 Email: wrshirk@ wrshirklaw.com Oct. 20, 27 & Nov. 3, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN H. DAVIS, JR., DECEASED.

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NOTICE OF DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD Notice is given of the death of John H. Davis, Jr. Letters of Administration were issued on October 7, 2020, to Katherine C. Bair, 602 North Jackson Street, Morrison, IL 61270 as Independent Executor.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before April 21, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor 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 Independent Executor and her attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Lon M. Richey Attorney for said Estate 225 East Main Street, P.O. Box 128 Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: 815.772.4900 Email: lrichey@richey legal.com October 20, 27, Nov. 3, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY,

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UNTY, ILLINOIS THOMAS J. WIEBENGA AND JANICE H. WIEBENGA Plaintiffs, Vs. Central Bank of Illinois, Tim Jones and David VanderVinne, Karen Vandervinne, Randy and Connie Nielsen, including unknown heirs, unknown legatees of deceased owners, unknown owners and nonrecord claimants, Defendants 20CH5 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TAKE NOTICE that a complaint for adverse possession, was filed by the Plaintiffs, Thomas J. Wiebenga and Janice H. Wiebenga, in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Case Number 20CH53, for the following described property: Part of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 28 in Township 22 North (T22N), Range 3 East (R3E) of the Fourth Principal Meridian (4th PM), City of Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois, bounded as follows, to wit; Beginning at the Southeast corner of Block 16 of East Fractions in said City of Fulton; thence North 00 Degrees 20 Minutes 46 Seconds West, along the East line thereof, a distance of 128.27 feet to the South line of the property described on the deed recorded as M.F. No. 6364-93 in the Office of the Whiteside County Recorder; thence North 89 Degrees 08 Minutes 55 Seconds East, along said South line, being the Easterly extension of the South line of Lot 5 in said Block 16, a distance of 30.74 feet to the East line of said Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 28; thence South 01 Degrees 35 Minutes 18 Seconds East, along said East line, a distance of 128.30 feet to the Easterly of

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CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 18, DECEMBER 2020 AT 9AM. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE YOUR ANSWER OR OTHER- WISE APPEAR, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT AND AN ORDER OF JUDGMENT ENTERED. Brian J. Witt Holesinger Law Offices, Ltd. Attorney for plaintiff 1405 14TH Avenue Fulton IL 61252 815 589 2409 phone 815-589-3394 fax holesingf©frontier net.net Oct. 13, 20, 27, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LYNDON DRAINAGE DISTRICT # 3 IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS NO: 94 MR 64 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Commissioners of Drainage Lyndon District # 3 in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois will be held on November 9, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., at the Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C., 301 East

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Commissioners of Lyndon Drainage District # 3 in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois William R. Shirk ARDC #2589699 Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. Attorney for District 301 E. Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: 815.772.7231 Fax: 815.772.4599 Email: wrshirk@ wrshirklaw.com October 20, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 23, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Mikloz Dealz, located at 504 4th Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.

Dated this 23rd day of September.

Dana Nelson County Clerk October 13, 20 & 27, 2020 SCHMALING MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO 75 ILCS 16/35-5 BE IT RESOLVED by the President of and Board Trustees of the Schmaling Memorial Public Library District that the said District intends to levy a tax .02% of EAV for the construction and maintenance of buildings.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a petition seeking a referendum on this tax levy may be obtained from the Secretary of said Board. Any such petition shall contain no less than 241 signatures of registered voters within the District and shall be filed with the County Clerk within thirty

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Passed at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees this 15th day of September, 2020 TERESA RAY, President KATHY QUICK, Secretary October 20, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert Smith Jr.; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2019CH169 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of and Foreclosure Sale entered in the above cause on 09/27/2019, the Sheriff of Rock County, Island Illinois will on November 13, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a otherwise place designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER THIRTY-SEVEN (37) IN MEADOWLAWN SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN SM-8867 1701206022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 954 36th Ave East Moline, IL 61244 Sale terms: 10%

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down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after pur1/1/2007, chasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay assessment any and legal fees due under The Condominium Property 765 ILCS Act, 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 14-19-05283.

I3157070 October 6, 13, 20, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. John Jay Booras; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2019CH262 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of and Foreclosure Sale entered in the above cause on 02/21/2020, the Sheriff of Rock County, Island Illinois will on November 10, 2020 at the hour of 9:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center,

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, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED SKINNER'S ADDITION TO SAID CITY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 0736402003 09-6207 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 526 31st St. Rock Island, IL 61201 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condo-

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minium Property 765 ILCS Act, 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

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

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

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,

Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-19-08772.

I3156679 October 6, 13, 20, 2020 "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W20-0249 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2001-1, Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2001-1; Plaintiff, vs.

Mary M. Slagel; Defendants.

20 CH 114 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff of Rock Island, Illinois, will on November 24, 2020, at the hour of 09:15 AM at the Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL 61201, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: THE WEST ONEHALF (1/2) OF LOT NUMBER ELEVEN (11) IN DOTY`S BLOCK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND, SITUATED IN COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND

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AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 1423 7th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 PIN: 0735304012 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W20-0249.

The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours.

The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 W20-0249 pleadings.il@ wirbickilaw.com I3158101 October 20, 27, 2020 November 3, 2020

ACCEPTING BIDS FOR SNOW REMOVAL PLT CUSD #3 is accepting bids for the 2020-2021 school year for snow removal at the Tampico Elementary School located at 304 E. Kimball St, Tampico. Bids may be submitted to PLT #3, 79 Grove St., Prophetstown, IL 61277. For more information contact Josh Mosher, Maintenance Director, 815-4999708. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 30, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. October 20, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert Smith Jr.; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2019CH169 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of and Foreclosure Sale entered in the above cause on 09/27/2019, the Sheriff of Rock County, Island Illinois will on November 13, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a otherwise place designated at the time of sale, County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN SM-8867 1701206022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 954 36th Ave East Moline, IL 61244 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The

REAL ESTATE 200 ; balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting

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pe ting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for and inspection Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of property. the Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

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

Please refer to file number 14-19-05283.

I3157070

pl designated at the of sale, time County of Rock Island and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 0736402003 09-6207 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 526 31st St. Rock Island, IL 61201 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If the sale is

October 6, 13, 20, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. John Jay Booras; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2019CH262 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of and Foreclosure Sale entered in the above cause on 02/21/2020, the Sheriff of Rock County, Island Illinois will on November 10, 2020 at the hour of 9:15 AM at Rock Island County Justice Center, Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise

REAL ESTATE 200 for set aside any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Mortgagee's the attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser a receive shall Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of any evicting tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of property. the Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

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

Please refer to file number 14-19-08772.

I3156679 October 6, 13, 20, 2020 "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W20-0249 IN THE CIRCUIT

REAL ESTATE 200 COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2001-1, Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2001-1; Plaintiff, vs.

Mary M. Slagel; Defendants.

20 CH 114 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff of Rock Island, Illinois, will on November 24, 2020, at the hour of 09:15 AM at the Rock Island County Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL 61201, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 1423 7th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 PIN: 0735304012 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W20-0249.

The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours.

The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to

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The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 W20-0249 pleadings.il@ wirbickilaw.com I3158101 October 20, 27, 2020 November 3, 2020

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Responsibilities: • Recruit, contract and train carriers • Monitor carriers to ensure quality customer service • Handle customer complaints and resolve issues • Deliver down routes • Meet budgeted sales and revenue goals through subscription and sales programs • Partner with local stores to coordinate events offering single copy sales • Monitor prompt delivery service Requirements: • High school diploma or GED • Two years of steady work history • Must be self-motivated and a team player • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and acceptable motor vehicle record • Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday with early morning hours About Shaw Media: Shaw Media publishes over 150 titles in Illinois and Iowa.

Its holdings include websites, newspapers, magazines, a video production unit and a digital marketing services division. Founded in Dixon, Illinois, Shaw Media has been privately owned by the Shaw family since its inception in 1851.

Enjoy the Rewards of Working Among the Best: In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

Apply Today.

Interested candidates please submit your resume and cover letter: Online: www.shawmedia.com/careers OR mail to: Sauk Valley Media - Human Resources 113 S. Peoria Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 Pre-employment background check, including drivers record, and drug screen required.

This posting may not include all duties of the position.

Shaw Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

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