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DRIVE-THRU COOKOUT

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Cars lined up for the Morrison Athletics Booster’s annual cook-out Friday, Oct. 2 at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. Ben and Alisa Wolf, volunteers, kept busy delivering meals. Due to Covid, the sit down meal turned into a drive-thru.

LOCAL NEWS

REGIONAL NEWS

Virtual Fright Night

Region 1 Mitigations

State Fair Results

Halloween on Main is going virtual. / 2

No indoor service at bars or restaurants. / 6

Whiteside County winners. / 7

WHAT’S INSIDE Social News........................................ 3 Police Reports.................................... 5 Glimpses........................................... 10 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section

COUNTY NEWS

Property Transfers..........................11 Churches....................................18-19 Classifieds ..................20-21-22-23

DEATHS Shawn Michael Davidson, John “Harley” Hank Davis, Lloyd Dale Foster, Gertrude J. Jeinken, Mary Allice Johnson, Nina H. Ivey Pittman, Pamela S. Swanson, Jack Miller Swanson, Page 9

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Fright Night on Main to go virtual

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Fright Night on Main will go virtual this year, with different activities encouraging creativity and imagination for Halloween.

Events include contests for costumes, door decorating, and pumpkins.

• Costume Contest: Prizes will be awarded for: Best Group (2 or more), Most Original, Spookiest, and Cutest/ Funniest for ages groups 0-3, 4-7, and 8-12.

IN BRIEF Morrison Lions Club Candy Day Morrison Lions Club members will be collecting funds for the annual Candy Day on Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct.10. Members will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing.

This will be our first fundraiser since the Holiday Ham Sale. Just as members of our community and our businesses have been coping with the pandemic, so have service organizations by not having the normal fund raising projects.

A portion of the monies collected is forwarded to Lions of Illinois Foundation to support vision and hearing programs. The balance is retained by the club and used for local vision and hearing programs and community needs. When you see a Lion wearing a Candy Day vest, please consider supporting this good cause and receive candy in return.

Club members approved the annual donation to the Helping Hand organization. For

• Out-BOO your neighbors by entering the Door Decorating Contest. Judging will be based on Most Original, Most Creativity, and Spookiest. Check out the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for ideas.

• Decorate a Pumpkin Contest: Prizes for Most Original, Most Creative, and Spookiest for age groups 0-5, 6-11, 12-17, and 18+.

To enter any of the contests, visit www.morrisonchamber.com or follow the link on the Facebook page. Submis-

many years, the Morrison Lions Club has reimbursed the CGH Eyeglasses for Kids program covering the cost of glasses furnished to Morrison area children. It was noted, with this year’s donation, the club has contributed over $18,000 to the CGH Foundation.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday at 12 noon. A decision will be made at the next club meeting where they will meet for the duration of the pandemic that allows us to practice social distancing. The temporary meeting site will be posted on the club’s website. Anyone interested in learning more about Lions and how to fulfill the motto “We Serve”, visit the club’s website at www. eclubhouse.org/sites/morrisonil

The Loft on Main reopens on Saturday The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main St., has reopened from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, with restrictions. No more than five people,

sions will be accepted Oct. 10 – 21.

The Fright Night on Main Scavenger Hunt encourages residents to visit Morrison businesses for some great specials.

Also, be on the lookout around town for the amazing door decorating contestants.

And for three Spooktacular nights – Oct. 26, 28, and 30 – visit the “Haunted Park” located next to the Chamber building, 221 W. Main St. from 6 – 8 p.m. and check out a slideshow featuring all the contest entries and winners.

including volunteers, will be allowed inside at one time and masks must be worn by everyone at all times.

Classes will not resume at this time. The situation will be revisited at the Oct. 20 Board meeting.

Call 815-718-3682 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to make an appointment to visit other days or times.

Also, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than $50 of artwork, effective immediately.

Each week the donor will select a different business for the $10 certificate. The offer will continue until the entire donation has been used.

Starting Oct. 5 through Oct. 11 the certificates will be to use at Embraced.

MORRISON

Chamber planning for Christmas Walk The annual Morrison Christmas Walk and parade is a long tradition. So, when the pandemic threatened to cancel the annual parade, Morrison Chamber decided to retool it.

This year, on Dec. 5, Morrison is having a reverse parade where the units are stationery and motorists drive through.

Each of the parade entrants will have their own space safely apart from each other inside of the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. Spectators will stay in their cars and drive through this spectacular new event! Upon entry, parade goers will receive a holiday goodie bag as well as a voting ballot. As you cruise through the parade, you may place your

vote for your favorite entry. Votes will be collected just before you exit the fair grounds.

Entries may be stationary floats or live scenes. Jack and Suzie Snowflake will have a special seat along the parade route and motorists will be able to wave to Santa as they exit the parade!

The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will continue to take place and will also be a live streamed event to allow for those at home to enjoy!

Morrison Main Street businesses are invited to bring some festive joy, decorate their windows, be open, and offer specials the evening of our Annual Christmas Walk on Dec. 5.

This year a new event has been added to the Christmas celebration. There will be a Christmas Light Contest for residents in and around town!!

The contest will feature different categories such as “traditional” or “best lights.” An announcement will be made at a later date, by which date houses must be decorated, and will include the day and time for judging and the announcement of the winners.

A map will be created of all entries so families can easily view all the spectacular lighting displays.

Mark your calendars and watch for more information coming soon.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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Ken and Karen Fanderclai will be celebrating their 60th anniversary.

They were married on Oct. 15, 1960, in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lost Nation, Iowa.

They are the parents of three children, Kris (Jason) Gradert of Clinton, Iowa; Kathy Jewett of Elmhurst; and Keith (Robyn) Fanderclai of St Louis, Missouri. They have six grandchildren, the late Lucas and Eli Jewett; Griffin, Allison, Kendall, and Brinley Fanderclai.

Ken served in the Navy and was

employed at McEleney Motors.

Karen stayed home while her children were young, but later worked outside the home retiring from the River Bend School District.

Family and friends are invited to help them celebrate at a drive-thru open house Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1-3 p.m. in the parking lot of Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N 9th St, Fulton. Please stay in your cars and respect social distancing guidelines.

Rule followers will be rewarded with cupcakes!

IN BRIEF Drive-thru only at WHOA Chili Supper

Due to revised IL Phase 3 restrictions, the White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) Chili Supper on Friday, Oct. 9 from 5 – 7 p.m. will be drive through only. Come on out for chili-togo at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St. in Morrison.

There is no charge for the supper,

but donations will be accepted. The menu includes delicious homemade chili, freshly baked cinnamon rolls from Harvest Bakery & More of Erie, plus hot apple cider and hot chocolate.

IDOT announes lane closure on US 30 Gateway Bridge

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that a lane closure

will be installed on US 30 in Whiteside County.

The lane closure will be on the Gateway Bridge each day over the Mississippi River in the EB lane beginning Monday, Oct. 5 through Wednesday, Oct. 7.

A second lane closure will then be installed in the WB lane on Thursday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Oct. 9. Lane closures for each day will be from 8:30 a.m. to

3:30 p.m.

Consultants will be performing a bridge inspection. Please slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones.

For IDOT District 2 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict2 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Ken and Karen Fandercial celebrating 60th anniversary

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BUSINESS

Anderson named VP of news, content development SHAW MEDIA

CRYSTAL LAKE – Shaw Media announced Dennis Anderson has been named vice president of news and content development.

In his new role, Anderson will oversee all journalism and content efforts, and he will supervise Shaw Media’s newsrooms in Illinois.

Anderson most recently was the top editor for Gannett Illinois, which includes newspapers in Peoria, Rockford and Springfield.

He has also held editorial management positions at the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights and newspapers in Binghamton, New York; Norwich, Connecticut; and Lawrence, Kansas.

Throughout his career, he has served as a board member for several journalism advocacy groups and newspaper associations.

“Dennis is a strong newsroom leader with terrific experience. His thoughtfulness and professionalism will be a tremendous asset for us as we strive to improve our journalism efforts across Shaw Media,” said John Rung, Shaw Media’s president and CEO. Anderson’s hiring Dennis Anderson comes as Shaw Media continues its dedication and commitment to the communities they serve.

“Shaw Media has one of the largest and most dedicated and engaged news teams in Illinois,” Anderson said. “I look forward to working with

everyone to grow our community engagement opportunities. Now more than ever, local media needs to be recognizing and explaining trends that matter to how we live and opportunities for economic growth in northern Illinois. And that’s what we are committed to doing.”

Shaw Media, founded in 1851 in Dixon, Illinois, is a media company with newspapers, magazines, niche publications, websites and video/digital production services in the Chicago suburbs, northern Illinois and Iowa. Shaw Media is the third-oldest continuously owned and operated media company in the nation.

“Illinois is my home, where I went to college and where our sons were born. My wife and I are excited about this opportunity and look forward to being a part of Shaw Media and the community,” Anderson said.

IN BRIEF Support Community Meals at First Reformed

There will not be community meals at First Reformed Church during the month of October. A fundraiser is planned for Community Meals at Pizza Ranch in Clinton, Iowa, on October 12. Mark your calendars to help our program keep going. Serving time is 5 to 8 p.m. The

Community Meals will receive 10% of all take out meals and will receive the tips.

Riverdale HCE

Deb Marxen hosted the Riverdale HCE Sept. 14 meeting with Joanne Riedl as co-hostess Roll call was answered by naming a favorite book that has been read. President Deb Marxen reported,

because of not being able to have fundraisers due to the pandemic, the Rock Island County HCE board had to cut $10,000 from this year’s budget.

She also noted that the Veteran’s Stand Down has been canceled, but donations can be made to Christian Care Center in Rock Island to help the veterans.

Next year is the 100th Anniversary of

Rock Island County Home and Community Education Association and plans are being made to celebrate next spring or summer.

The next meeting will be held at the Rapids City Christian Church with Lucille Mumma hosting and Elaine Brown as co-hostess. Lucille will also give the lesson on Herbs from the garden.

NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF MORRISON PROPOSITION TO LEVY TAX FOR RESTORATION OF NEGLECTED CEMETERIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November, 2020, the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of the City of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois:

Shall of safety not exceeding be County leviedbe To pay afortax public purposes, shall.025% Whiteside each year on the taxable property in the City authorized to impose an increase on its share of local sales of Morrison, taxes by 0.5%? Illinois for the purpose of

reconditioning and restoring neglected cemeteries, which are owned, managed, and/ (This would mean by thatthe a consumer would pay an additional or controlled City, as provided in $0.50 in sales tax for every $100 of taxable personal property Section 11-50-1 of the Illinois Municipal bought Code?at retail.)

YES YES

NO NO

Voters must vote at the polling place designated for the election precinct within which they reside.

The polls at the election will be open at 6:00 o’clock A.M. and will continue to be openuntil 7:00 o’clock P.M. of that day.

Dana Nelson Whiteside County Clerk October 6, 2020

MORRISON

BY TIMOTHY EGGERT teggert@saukvalley.com At least four instances of people stealing Democratic campaign signs from Morrison front yards were reported in September, the city’s top cop said last week.

The thefts, which spanned Sept. 7 to Sept. 18, only involved signs showing support for Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton said.

“It’s typical each election year to have signs taken or vandalized,” Melton said. “But not to this extent, in that so many signs have been taken and have been specific to [Democrats].”

A pair of 10- to 12-year-old boys were responsible for the Sept. 18 instance, when around 3:45 p.m. they were spotted yelling and chanting political remarks while removing signs from yards, Melton said.

Officers caught up with the boys, put them in limited custody and released them to their parents, Melton said.

Suspects have been identified in the other instances, and officers are tracking their activity, he said.

Instances of campaign sign thefts

in Morrison come after reports of similar thefts in neighboring Lee County, where authorities said between 70 and 80 Democratic Party campaign signs across Dixon, Paw Paw, Amboy and Nachusa were stolen over Labor Day weekend.

A billboard in Dixon asking voters to support a change in the state’s income tax structure and to vote for 16th District Congressional candidate Dani Brzozowski and 90th District state representative candidate Seth Wiggins was also vandalized earlier this month. Brzozowski and Wiggins are both Democrats.

A person caught stealing a campaign sign could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by less than one year in jail and a $2,500 fine.

Committing damage to a sign, such as burning it, could also lead to trespassing or criminal damage charges.

Melton added that “outside of security parameters or a big mean dog in your front yard,” residents displaying campaign signs should remain vigilant and pay attention to any suspicious activity such as vehicles or people stopping outside a house for an extended period of time.

POLICE REPORTS Morrison Police Sept. 28: At approximately 10:25 am, Morrison Police responded to a call of a male subject who had been shot in the face by a BB Air Rifle at 631 East Lincolnway, Apartment G, Morrison.

As a result of the investigation, Taylor J. Dykstra, 19 of Morrison, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery.

Dykstra was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. The victim was taken to the Morrison Community Hospital by MCH Emergency Medical Services and was treated and released. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office assisted with this incident.

Sept. 29: At approximately 3:30 p.m., Morrison Police were dispatched to the area of Sawyer Road regarding a possible reckless driver.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Shane S. Higdon, 46 of Morrison, was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence. Higdon was

transported to the Whiteside County Jail. Morrison Police and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office are jointly investigating this incident.

Fulton Police Sept. 26: Patrick J. Gaboury of Morrison, was cited for disobeying a stop sign at 4th Street and Highway 30. He was released with a notice to appear.

Sept. 28: Steven J. Mennenga of Fulton, was arrested for no valid driver’s license and speeding in the 300 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear.

Sept. 30: Paula J. Mayer of Savanna, was cited for speeding at Route 84 and Elston Road. She was released with a notice to appear.

Individuals names in the above reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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IDPH, Pritzker announce Region 1 mitigations

No indoor service for bars, restaurants

BY JOHN SAHLY jsahly@shawmedia.com Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 1, the northwestern most counties in Illinois, beginning Saturday, Oct. 3.

Region 1 includes Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties.

The positivity rate trends had not favored Region 1 in recent weeks.

It hit 8% positive in each of the past two days, according to the most recently released state data, and mathematically needed to turn in a day on Wednesday with a low positivity rate it had not seen in weeks in order to get under 8% positive.

Looking at the most recent available public data for the region, Winnebago County has been a major

contributor to the uptick in the positivity rate. It has conducted about 40% of the region’s tests, and has a rolling seven-day positivity rate of 9.3%, according to the IDPH. Three of the past four days, Winnebago County has been at 10.3% positive or higher.

Whiteside County comes in at 7.5%, Ogle County at 6.9%, Lee County at 9.4% and DeKalb County at 7.4%.

“The concerning uptick in Region 1’s positivity – jumping more than two percentage points in two weeks even as the majority of Illinois continues to see downward trends – demands increased efforts to stop the spread in our northwestern counties,” Pritzker said in a news release. “As other regions have demonstrated, stricter mitigations will lead to safer communities when people mask up, keep their distance, wash their hands and respect public health. It is my hope that the residents of Region 1 can turn this situation around quickly, and Dr. Ezike and I continue to coordinate with local officials to make that happen.”

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very quickly, as we’ve seen in some regions in the state, now including Region 1,” IDPH Director Ngozi Ezike said in a news release. “As the pandemic continues, so must our fight against it: Please, don’t hold or attend large events or mass gatherings, wear your face covering and keep 6 feet of distance between you and others.”

In the past week, Region 1 also had an early indication of increasing hospital admissions for COVIDlike illness, according to the news release.

“Although this increase has not yet reached the threshold level, it indicates more severe illness is increasing and [the] IDPH will continue to monitor the region’s hospital capacity,” according to the release.

Mitigation measures taking effect Saturday in Region 1 include the following: Bars: no indoor service; all outside bar service closes at 11 p.m.; all bar patrons should be seated at tables outside; no ordering, seating or congregating at bar (bar stools should be removed) ; tables should be 6 feet

apart; no standing or congregating indoors or outdoors while waiting for a table or exiting; no dancing or standing indoors; reservations required for each party; and no seating of multiple parties at one table Restaurants: no indoor dining or bar service; all outdoor dining closes at 11 p.m.; outside dining tables should be 6 feet apart; no standing or congregating indoors or outdoors while waiting for a table or exiting; reservations required for each party ; no seating of multiple parties at one table Meetings, Social Events, Gatherings: limit to lesser of 25 guests or 25 percent of overall room capacity; no party buses.

Gaming and casinos close at 11 p.m., are limited to 25 percent capacity, and follow mitigations for bars and restaurants, if applicable These mitigations do not currently apply to schools. “[The] IDPH will track the positivity rate in Region 1 to determine if mitigations can be relaxed, if additional mitigations are required, or if current mitigations should remain in place,” according to the release.

4-H GENERAL PROJECT SHOW

Nominating petitions available for P-L-T CUSD #3 School Board

Whiteside County State Fair results

Nominating petition forms for the April 6, 2021 school board election for Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 are now available. Forms may be picked up at the Whiteside County Clerk’s Office, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, or at the PLT #3 District Office, 79 Grove Street, Prophetstown.

Six seats on the seven-member Board of Education will be filled at the April 6 election.

There are four 4-year seats open, expiring in 2025 and two 2-year unexpired terms, ending in 2023.

Filing dates are Dec. 14-21, 2020, at the County Clerk’s Office in Morrison. Petitions may be filed by the candidate or a representative of the candidate. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. except Monday, Dec. 21 when it will remain open until 5 p.m.

Members on the board of education are restricted to a maximum of three members from any congressional township. On the basis of existing board membership, two can be elected from Twp 20 R6 and three from all other townships: Twp 18 R4, Twp 18 R5, Twp 18 R6, Twp 19 R4, Twp 19 R5, Twp 19 R6, Twp 19 R7, Twp 20 R5 and Twp 20 R7.

Call 815-772-5189 with any questions.

University of Illinois Extension has released the winners for the virtual state 4-H general project show. These 4-H projects were judged at the local 4-H virtual shows and were chosen to advance to the state fair.

All qualifying youth exhibiting in the state general project show will receive a recognition ribbon, Award of Excellence. Champion and Reserve Champion awards are given to the top exhibits in the class. Inspire awards are given at the judges’ discretion for projects they wish to highlight or acknowledge as inspirational.

Following is a list of youth that participated Whiteside 4-H: Gracelyn Abell, Woodworking 1, Award of Excellence Alexandria Bullard, Photography 2, Award of Excellence Anna Eggemeyer, 4-H Cooking 201, Award of Excellence, Champion Katherine Eggemeyer,

Visual Arts: Chalk/Carbon/ Pigment, Award of Excellence Justin Jacobs, Electricity 3, Award of Excellence, Reserve Champion Harper Johnson, Photography 1, Award of Excellence, Reserve Champion Lola Klimstra, Visual Arts: Chalk/Carbon/Pigment, Award of Excellence Madison Krum, 4-H Cooking 301, Award of Excellence Lilli Manon, Visual Arts: Fiber, Award of Excellence Isabella Olvera, Diversity and Cultural Awareness, Award of Excellence, Champion Chloe Slock, Photography 1, Award of Excellence, Inspire Katelyn Temple, Floriculture A, Award of Excellence Noah VonHolten, Veterinary Science, Award of Excellence Owen VonHolten, Beekeeping 1, Award of Excellence, Reserve Champion Gracie Witmer, Woodworking 1, Award of Excellence

Justin Jacobs received Award of Excellence and Reserve Champion for his Electricity 3 project.

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QC Haunted Forest to open this weekend

Rapids City Postmaster Julie Gray retires

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

After 37 years at the Rapids City Post Office, Postmaster Julie Gray retired on Wednesday, Sept. 30, complete with a celebratory send-off from family and friends.

She was the Postmaster at Rapids City, Cordova, and Hampton Post Offices.

She started as a clerk in her “home” office of Rapids City in 1983, and after seven years was promoted to Postmaster. She said she has filled in at every Post Office and every shift in the Quad Cities during her tenure with the agency.

She’s connected with the community, getting to know people while watching children grow up over the years. “I’ve made a lot of good relationships with people, and I will miss that the most,” she said.

Julie Gray Now that she’s retired, she and her husband Michael plan to travel more, especially to Denmark where their daughter and three grandsons live. The couple will also enjoy their retirement at home in Rapids City.

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Two popular haunted house destinations have been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but an outdoor adventure in Port Byron will be opening for the season this weekend—with some changes.

QC Haunted Forest, an outdoor walk-through attraction near Interstate 80, will open for the month on Friday, Oct. 9. The haunt spot will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 7-11 p.m., with the gates closing at 10.

General admission for all ages is $18, but tickets can be purchased online for $15 through Oct. 7.

Masks are recommended but not required, but no costumes or masks will be allowed in order to tell the actors from the guests.

There will be no indoor waiting this year, so lines will be outdoors and spaced apart. There will also be no hayrack ride this year.

Guests will need to walk to the forest, which includes some inclines and uneven surfaces. Close contact

and proximity scares will be limited, and groups will be separated from each other as best as possible.

QC Haunted Forest is located at 3501 207th St. N, Port Byron. Visit www.qchauntedforest.com or call 309-751-4765 for more information.

Two other area attractions will not be offered this year.

Asylum of MAD Dreams Screampark, a 45-minute haunting adventure on the grounds of Cordova International Raceway, announced in August their season’s closure due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“Guest and staff safety are our top priorities,” staff wrote on their Facebook page, while promising to be back “bigger and better” in 2021.

Mount Carroll’s Raven’s Grin Inn also announced in August its closure, citing the challenges of ensuring safety while meeting state guidelines.

“The same design of our tours and interactions that are what make this house and experience and unique, is also a massive roadblock in trying to come up with a plan.”

OBITUARIES SHAWN MICHAEL DAVIDSON

JOHN HARLEY “HANK” DAVIS

John Harley ‘Hank’ Davis passed away peacefully and with dignity on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. His end of life came more abruptly than anticipated. His body failed him, but his mind and quick wit were intact till the end.

Born into humble beginnings to John Harley and Marie Gertrude (Larson) Davis in rural Springville, Iowa on October 28, 1925, Hank grew up living the depression era farm life, attending school in Springville and later in Martelle, Iowa, where he graduated in 1945. The following day he enlisted and served in the U.S. Third Army under George Patton in Germany following the Allied invasion of Normandy. Honorably discharged in 1947, he returned to Linn County to set down roots as a farmer in rural Mt. Vernon, IA, marrying Lois Darlene Strother in 1949.

A champion socializer, he enjoyed horseshoes, mushroom hunting, tractor pulls, snowmobiling, and a good game of Euchre. He found pleasure traveling to see family and friends afar, especially to Louisiana. A bit of a nomad following his retirement from farming, his days were filled with wheeling and dealing in vehicles, various restaurant ventures and houses in Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Olin, Preston, Sabula, Prophetstown; spending the last eight years in Morrison. There wasn’t a garage sale he didn’t stop at.

Survivors include his dearest friend,

RAPIDS CITY Rapids City to host e-waste collection The Village of Rapids City will host an e-waste drop off on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Village

family. A memorial has been established.

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

MARY ALICE JOHNSON

Mary Alice Johnson, 94, of Morrison, died Monday, September 28, 2020 at Resthave Home in Morrison.

There will be a private family graveside service officiated by Rev. Calvin Haines Jr. of the Morrison United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial to the Morrison United Methodist Church has been established.

Mary was born January 19, 1926 in Thomson, to Joseph E. and Rachel D. (Bennett) Blair. She was educated in the Thomson Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of Thomson High School. She then graduated from Rockford Beauty School in 1945. On Jan. 22, 1950, Mary was united in marriage to Robert G. Johnson in Morrison. He passed away on Sept. 12, 1993. Mary was a self employed beautician in Morrison, and later was employed by General Electric Co. in Morrison. She was a member of the Morrison United Methodist Church, and had served as a Sunday school teacher. She was a Girl Scout Leader and a member of the Morrison American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, golfing and sewing, and most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include one daughter and three sons; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; five sisters and three brothers.

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The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family.

A memorial to Gaffey Hospice in Sterling has been established.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

PAMELA S. SWANSON

Pamela S. Swanson, 61, of Clinton, Iowa, died Monday, September 28, 2020, at MercyOne Clinton in Clinton, Iowa.

A memorial visitation was held Friday, Oct. 2, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home There was no memorial service.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established to Clinton Humane Society. To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

JACK MILLER SWANSON

Gertrude J. Heiken, 84, of Rock Island, formerly of Fulton, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her home in Rock Island.

There will be no funeral service or visitation. A private family burial will take place at Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton. The Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the

Nina H. Ivey Pittman, 92, of Morrison, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison with Rev. Larry Jones and Rev. Calvin Haines co-officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Jack Miller Swanson, 100, of Morrison, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.

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

The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family. A memorial has been established.

Jack was born Feb. 18, 1920, in Rock Island, to Fred and Ellida Swanson, the third of four sons. They moved to Morrison soon after. Jack worked for Charles O. Larson in Rock Falls, before and after enlisting in the Navy in 1941. He completed his service in 1945 as a Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class. Jack married Eleanor Zuidema on Dec. 23, 1944. She died June 10, 2009. He was a lifelong car enthusiast having owned 122 vehicles.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Peggy (Doug) Belha; granddaughters, Sara (Bryan) Mounce and Abby Mills; great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Cecilia, and Jackson Mounce.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Eleanor; son-in-law, Bruce Mills, and his three brothers, Edward, George, and Budd. To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

Hall, 1204 4th Ave. Residents will need to bring proof of residency, and wear a face covering when bringing in their items.

Electronic items that can be dropped off include: calculators, cameras, cassette recorders, CD players, cell phones,

computers, copiers, DVD players, keyboards (typing and musical), laptops, monitors, mice, printer cartridges (all types), printers (ribbon, laser, inkjet,) radios, scanners, stereo receivers, tape recorders, televisions, typewriters (elec-

tric), VCRs, video game equipment, BluRay players, and MP3 players.

The e-waste collection was originally scheduled for April but was postponed due to COVID-19. Contact the Village Hall at 309-496-2321 with any questions.

LLOYD DALE FOSTER

Lloyd Dale Foster, 77, formerly of Hillsdale, died Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Care, Aledo.

Public visitation was from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, at the Hillsdale United Methodist Church, Hillsdale.

Funeral service will be private. Burial will be in the Mt. Maria Cemetery, Hillsdale.

Memorials may be made to the Cunningham Children’s Home, Urbana.

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GERTRUDE J. HEIKEN

NINA H. IVEY PITTMAN

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Shawn Michael Davidson, 48, of Cordova, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on Thursday, October. 1, 2020 following a short battle with cancer.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Because of the restrictions, the services are private and livestreamed at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.

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partner and companion of 34 years, Sally Reese; his sister Wanda Lambert, Clear Lake, IA; his ex-wife and mother of his children, Lois, and their children Ann Davis, Louisville, Kentucky, Jay (Chris) Davis, Mt. Vernon, and Kate Bair, Morrison. Grandchildren include Jason (Heather) Davis, Mt. Vernon, Elizabeth (Lance) Vedepo, Las Vegas, Nevada, Alex (Sarah) Davis, Martelle, Maggie Davis, Ames, Iowa and William Hank Bair (Allie Click), Southgate, Kentucky; and nine great grandchildren. Also, many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, especially his devoted friend Rosendo Garza.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Clara McShane; brothers, Glenn Davis and Marion ‘Bud’ Davis; and granddaughter, Jessica Renier. Hank led an exceptionally long life in good health and was proud his son, Jay, and grandson, Alex, are carrying on his farming legacy.

Arrangements are being handled by the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock River Hospice & Home, www.hospicerockriver. org. The family will gather in remembrance at a later date.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

1960: Bids open for construction at Fulton schools 60 Years October 13, 1960

Richard DeGunther has been elected president of the senior class at the University of Illinois Law School. He is a member of Phi Delta Phi, legal fraternity, and is chairman of the Junior Bar Association’s intra-mural athletic committee.

Bids are open for the nearly one million dollars worth of new construction for the Fulton public schools. Fulton junior high and grade school will open bids for an entirely new building at a new site between Fourth and Seventh Avenues and Twelfth and Thirteenth Streets. The high school embraces the erection of additions at the northwest and southwest corners of the present structure and extensive remodeling of the present building.

50Years October 17, 1970

First Reformed Church received possession of the Dugan property.

This will enlarge their parking lot with the added three lots. Rev. John Groenewold signed the contract; Franklin Ebensberger, handled the transaction; Clarence Wiebenga,

chairman of the church building committee; Henry Dietz, attorney; and Marlyn Faber, church treasurer.

Eighth grader Stanley Teal was elected president of the Fulton Junior High Band. Other officers include Karen Kummerer, secretary-treasurer and Debbie VanZuiden, vice-president both eighth graders.

40 Years October 8, 1980

Mayor Warren Wiersema announced at the council meeting that the city has hired Tom Kamm, age 37, of West Liberty, Iowa, to become the Director of Public Works. His salary will be $18,000 per year. James Rhoades, age 22, presently a patrolman for Polo Police Department, has accepted the position that probationary patrolman Gregg Cadwallader was terminated from.

The River Bend School Board accepted the bid of $4,859.77 from the Fulton Concrete Construction Co. for a storage area at the Fulton Junior High School. That was the lowest bid of four.

30 Years October 10, 1990

Bob Jackson, president of the FAST bicycle trail received a $1500 donation from Sandy Bodine, president of the Clinton Bicycle Club.

Lynn Cox, treasurer of the Clinton Bicycle Club and Donald Housenga, vice-president of FAST and also vice-president of the Bicycle Club were in attendance.

First graduating class of Unity High held their five-year reunion.

Nine members of the original 15 graduates attended. They include: Linda Bandixon, Rachel Bultman, Ronda (VanZuiden) Dann, Jon Holesinger, Beth Medenblik, Renee Powers, Denise Richter, Beth Wessels and Melinda (Shear) Wyatt.

And two other students who went to Unity but graduated from somewhere else, Mike Kaufman and Virginya Rice.

20 Years October 11, 2000

Mayor Paul Sikkema presented an award to Gerry Kopf for all of his hard work and dedication for the beautification of the City of Fulton. A representative of Wal-Mart is

presented the 2000 American Hometown Leadership Award to Fulton Mayor Paul Sikkema. The City also received a $1,500 check to be used for community development.

Modern Woodmen of America presented an award to members of the Fulton Fire Department and Fulton’s EMT’s at the Firemen’s Open House honoring all of them for the many hours they give as volunteers for the community. Fire Chief Dale Sikkema received the plaques.

10 Years October 13, 2010 At a Kiwanis meeting, Krystal Rowson was honored by receiving the Kiwanian of the Year Award.

She has been a member four years and has participated in many club projects.

Jim Bosma, Jr., owner of Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home donated $400 to Barbara Mask, President of the Fulton Historical Society. The money will underwrite the cost of the restoration of Fulton founder John Baker’s cemetery monument which is part of the historical society’s cemetery restoration project.

NOTICE OF ELECTION MORRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November, 2020, the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of the Morrison Community Hospital District, Whiteside County, Illinois:

To pay for public safety purposes, shall Whiteside County be authorized impose anCommunity increase on its Hospital share of local sales Shall thetoMorrison District taxes by 0.5%? have the authority to lease office space and common areas outside theboundaries of the District, as contemplated by Section 15(1)of (This would mean that a consumer would pay an additional Hospital District Law?

YES YES

NO NO

$0.50 in sales tax for every $100 of taxable personal property bought at retail.)

Voters must vote at the polling place designated for the election precinct within which they reside.

The polls at the election will be open at 6:00 o’clock A.M. and will continue to be openuntil 7:00 o’clock P.M. of that day.

Dana Nelson Whiteside County Clerk October 6, 2020

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Warranty deeds • Elizabeth D. King, now Banuelos, to John and Mary Ellen Sandeen, 1304 Fourth Ave., Sterling, $49,000.

• Gary L. Tompkins to Kenneth Johnson, 1010 Ave. J, Sterling, $3,000.

• Michael W. and Sandra J. Miner to Laykin and Caleb Scanlan, 6590 Albany Road, Erie, $105,000.

• William D. and Gwyn A. Brown to Phillip E. Shipley, 1415 E 35th St., Sterling, $162,500.

• Frazer Manufacturing Corp. to Benny Garza, 903 E. 11th St., Rock Falls, $42,000.

• Jeremy S. and Andrea M. Wagner to Michael J. and Colleen M. Buckwalter, 14870 Melinda Drive, Morrison, $60,000.

• David R. and Kimberly M. Hicks to Marissa R. Rosengren, 1202 W. 19th St., Rock Falls, $59,000.

• Federal National Mortgage, also Fannie Mae to Ian Lee Wankerl, 403 E. Third St., Prophetstown, $13,650.

• Eric Bird to Albert O. and Marivic

Refuerzo, 1208 14th Ave., Sterling, $118,000.

• Carol J. Kallenbach to Harding G. Webb, 810 E. First St., Lyndon, $59,500.

• Kenneth W. and Donna J. Okland to Laurence W. and Rosemary Morfey, 1001 Melody Hills St., Fulton, $232,000.

• Jeremy M. and Nicole R. Sigel to Koelen Sterling LLC, 19985 Manton Road, Sterling, $87,000.

• Craig A. and Cynthia Hoogheem to Elizabeth A. Becola, 508 Portland Ave., Morrison, $125,000.

• David A. and Amanda M. Norris to Lorraine E. Sutkay, 3805 Freeport Road, Sterling, $187,900.

• Colten W. Brauer to Andrew Hatten and Beth Burda, 1311 Howard St., Sterling, $84,500.

• Atilano Brothers to James Hoffman, 3308 W. Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls, $216,000.

• Edward A. and Janice L. Andersen to Christopher and Tracey Hemminger, 17564 Hickory Hills Road, Sterling, $270,000.

• Crystal Santucci to Tina M. Adams, 503 E. Fifth St., Rock Falls, $48,000.

• Mary Gainey to Roger L. Stubbs, 1011 12th Ave., Erie, $10,000.

NOTICE OF ELECTION WHITESIDE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY TAX NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November, 2020, the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of Whiteside County, Illinois: To pay payforfor public safety purposes, shall County be To public safety purposes, shall Whiteside Whiteside authorized to impose an authorized to County impose anbe increase on its share of local sales increase on its share of local sales taxes by taxes by 0.5%?

YES YES

(This would mean that a consumer would pay (This would mean that a consumer would pay an additional an additional $0.50 in sales tax for every $100 of $0.50 in sales tax for every $100 bought of taxableatpersonal taxable personal property retail.)property bought at retail.)

NO NO

0.5%?

Voters must vote at the polling place designated for the election precinct within which they reside.

The polls at the election will be open at 6:00 o’clock A.M. and will continue to be openuntil 7:00 o’clock P.M. of that day.

Dana Nelson Whiteside County Clerk October 6, 2020

• Brenda J. Besse to Kevin and Babette M. Duncan, 8210 Mellotts Road, Fenton, $82,000.

• Christopher J. and Tracey R. Hemminger to Joshua D. and Taylor R. Baker, 1706 Hickory Hills Road, Rock Falls, $168,000.

• Jay R. and Dawn A. Powell to Carlos A. Munoz, 1412 Locust St., Sterling, $125,000.

• Joseph M. Tomman to Marie L. Tyler, 924 12th Ave., Fulton, $70,000.

• Jeremiah J. and Jacquelyn L. Haas to Jacob Fullmer, 713 13th Ave., Fulton, $95,750.

• Erin R. Kent to Shannon L. and Jodi Grobe, 24780 Genesee Road, Sterling, $145,000.

• Kent A. and Patricia A. Nicolaysen to Andrea M. Herin, 1307 11th Ave., Fulton, $103,000.

• Lynda E. and Thomas R. Staples Sr. to Gail R. and Janice K. Bush, 1508 E. 40th St., Sterling, $250,000.

• Phyllis Henry to David Neubauer, 1106 Sixth Ave., unit D-1, Fulton, $105,000.

• Federal National Mortgage to Cynthia J. Snapp, 210 S. Benton St., Tampico, $16,000.

• Rianne M. Howard, formerly Wainwright, and Michael Howard Jr. to Michael P. James, 1004 Main St., Erie, $111,500.

• David L. and Gretchen M. Bull to Harvey J. and Stacey L. Morrell, 8045 Hurd Road, Erie, $505,000.

Trustee’s deeds • James S. Sullivan Trust and general trust to Rudy and Sarah E. Petersheim, 21980 Creamery Road, Morrison, $54,620.

Executor’s deed • Glen R. Hacker Estate to Jeremy Mathew and Nicole R. Sigel, 23430 Hickory Hills Road, Sterling, $108,390.

• Lavonne B. Eckel Estate to Janet Meter, 804B Coventry Lane, Sterling, $68,900.

Deed • Lyle Dirks, sale officer, and Kipp Meyers and David, Daniel and Dion Snyder, and Jeannie A. Snyder Estate to Debra Arellano, 406 Fourth Ave., Rock Falls, $22,000.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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IN BRIEF First Presbyterian October drive-up meals

October 8 First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a free drive-up meal from 5-6:00 p.m. The meal includes brats, beans, chips and a cookie. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street and please stay in your vehicle.

Call 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on Facebook for more information.

October 29 First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a free drive-up meal from 5-6:00 p.m. Goulash, bread and a cookie will be provided. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street and please stay in your vehicle.

Call 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on Facebook for more info.

First Reformed Church News

Worship begins at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11 at First Reformed Church, located at 510 - 15th Avenue in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will lead the service, preaching from Ephesians. Special music will be given by an instrumental ensemble. Social distancing and masks are required.

Senior meals are temporarily on hold until a later date. On Monday, Oct. 12, there will be a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch to support the senior meals. Carry-outs are included.

Our services will soon be livestreamed on Facebook. Go to www. facebook.com/groups/firstfulton to join the group and see the services.

The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI, 100.3 FM at 6:00 p.m. Sunday night.

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

NATIONAL 4-H WEEK

Counties to highlight inspirational youth Every year, National 4-H Week sees millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to celebrate the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, Opportunity4All, is a campaign that was created by National 4-H Council to rally support for Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program and identify solutions to eliminate the opportunity gap that affects 55 million kids across America.

With so many children struggling to reach their full potential, 4-H believes that young people, in partnership with adults, can play a key role in creating a more promising and equitable future for youth, families and communities across the country. In 4-H, we believe every child should have an equal opportunity to succeed. We believe every child should have the skills they need to make a difference in the world.

Carroll – Lee – Whiteside 4-H will observe National 4-H Week this year by highlighting some of the inspirational 4-H youth in our community who are working tirelessly to support each other and their commu-

nities.

“We believe youth perspectives are so important and a solution to eliminating the opportunity gap, because young people come with new ideas and new ways of seeing the world,” explains Jennifer Sirangelo, President and CEO of National 4-H Council. By encouraging diverse voices and innovative actions, 4-H believes that solutions can be found to address the educational, economic and health issues that have created the opportunity gap.

Youth in Carroll – Lee – Whiteside are working hard to promote 4-H with displays throughout the county.

Find them throughout the counties at local businesses, around town, or online. Also, watch for “Join 4-H” signs! These are a part of our local 4-H Scavenger hunt, giving youth a chance to learn about their county.

“Youth in our area hold a special place in my heart. It is amazing to see the impact they make in their communities and how each member grows so much from their experiences in 4-H,” said Kathy Book, 4-H Program Coordinator. “We look forward to our 4-H Juntos and Your Thoughts matter programs to the area and see-

COLLEGE NEWS Osborn a member of Central’s A Cappella Choir Zachariah Osborn of Morrison, is one of 63 students in the A Cappella Choir at Central College for the 2020-21 academic year. The A Cappella Choir started at Central in 1932 and is the oldest continuing music ensemble on campus.

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college.

Central is known for its academic rigor, leadership and character development, global experiential learning, STEM (sci-

ence, technology, engineering and math) and sustainability education, athletics and service. For more information about Central College: www.central.edu.

UW-Stevens Point spring graduate The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point conferred degrees on more than 1,100 graduates for the spring 2020 semester.

The graduate list includes the following local student from Morrison: Ashley Damhoff, Bachelor of Science, Biology.

ing the positive effect it will have on the community.”

In Carroll – Lee - Whiteside, more than 700 4-H youth and 200 volunteers from the community are involved in 4 H. We offer over 20 community clubs and many Special Interest Clubs for youth ages 5-18. Involvement in our clubs offers youth the opportunity to learn about and succeed in topics that interest them the most. Just a few of those topics include; Juntos, Your Thoughts Matter, Candy Making, Goats, Junior Solar Sprint, Photography, and more.

One of the most anticipated events of National 4-H Week every year is the 4-H STEM Challenge, formerly known as National Youth Science Day. The theme of this year’s event, which is expected to see hundreds of thousands of youth across the nation taking part throughout October, is Mars Base Camp. Developed by Google and Virginia Cooperative Extension, Mars Base Camp is a collection of activities that teaches kids ages 8-14 STEM skills, including mechanical engineering, physics, computer science and agriculture.

To learn more about how you can get involved, visit www.4-h.org/.

RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

BY COACH KEVIN CLAUS After only a day of rest, the Riverdale cross country team was back in action as they ran against Kewanee and Orion at Kewanee’s Baker Park Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Running two 3-mile races in three days is TOUGH, especially since this is our first time doing it, but Mattea Wuest (FR) handled it like a champ.

On a difficult course that featured more hills than any course we had ran on this season, Mattea gritted out a 9th place finish, running 25:56.

The boys kept the ball rolling by

winning their third straight meet, beating Kewanee and Orion 19-49-60.

I was kind of hoping Tommy Murray (SO) would make the race a tad easier on himself by starting a little more relaxed than usual, but the dude loves to get out fast and front-run. After a hot start, Tommy gapped the field and soloed a 17:29 en route to his third straight victory.

Landis Musser (SO) started the race locked onto Kewanee’s #1 runner as he followed him nearly the entire way. After a late push, Landis only finished 3 seconds behind the Kewanee runner to finish 3rd over-

all with a time of 18:01.

Cam Overton (JR) raced like an absolute rock star today. Working with Peyton Sand (SO) and Caden Ludin (JR), Cam put together his best performance of the season, running 18:44 to finish 4 seconds behind Caden (18:40) and 8 seconds behind Peyton (18:36) which placed him 6th to Peyton’s 4th and Caden’s 5th.

Before the race, I told everybody that I didn’t think this was a course you could run a personal best on.

Cael Hinde (FR) said no to that nonsense and ripped an 8-second personal best, running 19:52 to finish

10th overall.

Caleb Bollinger (SO) also ran a super impressive race, but it was perhaps outshined by his dad’s clutch performance of bringing Caleb’s spikes to him just minutes before the race... Caleb ran closely behind Cael the entire race to run a season best 20:32 to finish 15th.

Mitch Hasenour (SO) is lucky he didn’t cost us a 5-yard penalty after false starting to begin the race.

Nonetheless, Mitch did what he does best as he ran an even-paced race to finish 25th overall with a time of 23:12.

nois, 61201, on business days between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

A School Board candidate’s petition must be filed in the same office no earlier than 8:00 a.m., December 14, and no later than 5:00 p.m., December 21.

Candidates’ names will appear on the election ballot in the order in which their nominating papers are received at the

Rock Island County Office Building.

Four seats on the seven-member Board of Education will be filled at the election, serving four-year terms.

Membership on the Board of Education is restricted to a maximum of (3) members from any congressional township. Based on existing Board membership, members may be elected

as follows: (2) Coe, Hampton, Zuma; (3) Canoe Creek, Cordova, Port Byron.

To be eligible to serve, a School Board member must be, on the date of election, a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years old, a registered voter, and a resident of the State of Illinois and the School District for at least one year immediately preceding the election.

RIVERDALE Riverdale School Board petitions Nominating petitions for the April 6, 2021, School Board Election for Riverdale Community Unit School District #100 wwere available for circulation on September 22. Forms may be picked up at the Rock Island County Office Building, 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illi-

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ERIE SCHOOL BOARD

Erie students return to four days

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media The Erie Board of Education has voted to have elementary and middle school students return to four days of in-person learning starting Oct. 5.

The high school will remain at Hybrid Tier 1 until the end of the quarter on Oct. 16 and will move to Tier II with the new quarter on Oct. 19. Pre-K students will remain a hybrid model until further notice.

At their virtual meeting on Sept. 30, the board approved the measures after discussing a recommendation by Interim Superintendent Kyle Ganson and the elementary and high school principals to move up to Tier II, based on the “Return to Learn Health Guidance” plans developed by the ECUSD #1 Transition Team, under IDPH and ISBE guidelines.

School administrators expressed their concerns with the current Tier I system in place, which includes two days of in-person instruction and three days of remote learning, with all schools closed on Wednesday for deep cleaning.

According to principal Kali Livengood, the elementary school currently has a “little over half” of the students participating in the hybrid model. The biggest concern is pacing and getting through the curriculum, she noted, while adding that the kids seem to be socially adapting to the changes.

Chuck Milem, middle school principal, said the school has the ability to keep the kids socially distanced, coupled with mask-wearing for safety measures, but local control should make the transition doable.

Tim McConnell, high school principal, said four staff members recently had to quarantine due to possible virus exposure but were able to telework. He said some school days are difficult but overall, students and staff have adjust-

ed to the school year. He was in favor of remaining at Hybrid Tier I. The board and administrators discussed the struggles of two days of in-person instruction and the need to return to more structured learning in the classrooms.

Concerns about students’ access to technology, social and emotional well-being, learning progression and gaps, and difficulties for teachers, students, and staff were discussed.

“School is the great equalizer, when they’re here,” said Superintendent Ganson. He said while opening up may double the risk and double the exposure, the decision to proceed to Tier II has been weighing on him, with board members generally agreeing and seeking a compromise.

“We’re more prepared now and have an idea of the process and procedures,” said board member Mark Wisely.

“We want the kids back. We’re moving the risk factor up a bit, but some things are out of our control,” said board president Chad Miner. “It’s about balance as a whole.”

Board member Jason Norman was not in favor of the return. He said some kids are thriving in the home learning environment and having them return to school four days a week could be viewed unfavorably.

“We need to make the best decision for everyone in the district,” board member Tammy Tegeler said.

During the roll call vote, Norman was the only “no” on the move to Tier II, stating he wanted the high school to be on the same schedule as the middle school and elementary.

In other action, the board: Approved the 2020-21 budget; were updated on construction work, including roofing and skylight projects; renewed the district’s health insurance plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois; and approved volunteer coaches, as well as other personnel requests.

Statement from Erie Interim Superintendent Kyle Ganson: “Starting school this year, during COVID, has been the most challenging and complex situation that I have ever experienced in my career. The level of concern for student education, health and how to best structure and deliver those services in a highly controlled environment while maintaining the welfare of teachers and support employees has been a daily struggle that constantly changes, sometimes within an hour’s time. The pandemic outbreak has introduced instability into an otherwise traditionally stable social system of public education that is a foundation for educating, socializing, and providing opportunities for children. Rapidly changing situations require the ability to respond quickly and adjust to the new set of conditions and this has been difficult due to layers of laws and regulations that restrict and slow responses. This set of factors and the interactions between them combined with the need to carefully proceed to a return toward normal, whatever the “new” normal will be, has created a high degree of anxiety and division among every community.

I feel Erie School District and the community have been very fortunate to have had very caring and competent leadership, from the School Board, administration, teachers, and educational support staff. Everyone has been involved in discussion about how to best remodel and implement teaching and learning for students. Given the fact that Erie’s hybrid delivery model has been able to get children back to school with teachers for over a month is evidence of some very prudent decision making at every level. We all want our students back in school every day, all day, all week. The reality is that we are moving in that direction but we must be patient with the progress and we must be able to remain flexible in how to respond to new challenges. Continued collective discussion and decision making will make the process successful.”

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

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org

secretary@secondreformedchurch.net Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton 815-772-3554

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison - 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Rd, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com

Thrive Ministries-Bethel CRC Campus 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-2501 www.thriveforchrist.com bethelcrc@juno.com Pastor Kevin Ver Hoeven

Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Marketm Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com

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

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

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FENTON

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

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

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

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

FULTON First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Ave., Fulton - 815-589-3207 First Reformed Church 510 – 15th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby

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

Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton - 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org e-mail - fultonpres@mchsi.com.

Hooppole Zion Methodist Church Pastor Dan Wright - Church 815-948-7591 Parsonage 309-658-2145

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Rd., Fulton

Dominion Christian Fellowship Center 104 4th St. W., Lyndon - 815-590-6971 Rev. Barbi E. E. Momolu, Sr.

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

LYNDON

Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

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Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish

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

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

Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC 822 Main, Erie

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 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Rd., Morrison 815-772-3095 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel

WISDOM

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

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“For your wisest climate solutions”

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

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CHURCH LISTINGS

PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Lee Williams

Church Office Phone: (309) 523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor Becky Butterfield Youth & Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director

PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown 815-537-5646 • ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office -815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org

Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 & 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101

Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Rd., Prophetstown Pastor Jan Shaulis

Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone 523-2834

Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 West 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - (815) 537-2496

Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767

River Church 218 E 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com

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

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

Prophetstown Family Health Center

Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton

815-537-5050

Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church ph. 815-438-6105

Dykstra & Law

DENNIS ELECTRIC

Dr. Matthew Wolf, MD 212 E. Railroad St., Prophetstown

Insurance Agency, Inc.

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

Tampico, Illinois

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Fulton, IL • 815-589-3411

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

309-659-7147 7750 Kelly Court, Erie, IL

First Reformed announces installation of new pastor On Sunday, Sept. 27, First Reformed Church of Fulton installed its 25th pastor, Rev. Chuck Huckaby, to continue its legacy of ministry in the Fulton community and around the world through the congregation and its ministry partnerships.

Rev. Huckaby most recently served the First Protestant Church of New Braunfels, Texas, as Minister of Congregational Life from 2012 to 2020. Pastor Chuck is a 1984 Master of Divinity graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has served in Reformed denominations for over 20 years. He is currently finishing his doctoral program in the area of discipleship.

He has served not only as a pastor but as a law enforcement chaplain, worked in the recovery area with Celebrate Recovery, with court supervised recovery programs, and in workforce training and development.

First Reformed Church of Fulton’s ministry began with the earliest Dutch settlers on the banks of the Mississippi and has continued ever since. Like society in general, First Reformed is finding its way forward in the new post-pandemic era. First Reformed looks forward expectantly

Paste Chuck and Renee Huckaby to see how Jesus Christ will work through the congregation in new ways to proclaim His good news in word and deed.

Pastor Chuck and his wife Renee both have extensive experience in ministry in multiple cities and states including short term mission trips to Cuba and Myanmar. They look forward to serving in Fulton and the surrounding areas, making it their home, and serving the people.

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Emmanuel Reformed Church News Free Community Wednesday night Drive-Thru meals continue this week with the menu being scalloped potatoes and ham, mixed vegetables and apple crisp. 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. Donations are accepted, but are certainly not mandatory.

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.

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

Walking Ministry has resumed its ministry with limited days, currently each Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Social distancing is being used for seating and all participants are

asked to wear a mask.

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.

Jr High JAM and Sr High YF continue to met at their regular times (4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.) in person in the parking lot when weather permits, or in the gymnasium following social distancing guidellines. Please contact Jamie Rodriguez with any questions.

More information is readily available on the church’s website, www. emmanuelreformedchurch.org or by calling the church office at 815-7723890.

19 WHITESIDE NEWS Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, October 6, 2020

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

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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 RONALD D. DYKSTRA No. 2020 P 93 Notice is given to the creditors of the death of RONALD D. DYKSTRA, who died on April 28, 2020, and that letters of office as were issued on June 30, 2020 appointing Jennifer L. Farrell, of 21657 2400 North Ave, Ohio, IL 61349, 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 March 22, 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 22nd day of September, 2020.

REBECCA L. HUIZENGA

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Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, IL 61252 (815) 589-2859 Sept. 22, 29, & Oct. 6, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF P. ANDREW BEBON, Deceased.

NO: 2020P126 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of P. Andrew Bebon. Letters of Office were issued on September 16, 2020, to Mary C. Bebon, 433 Main IL Street, Erie, 61250 and Calvin W. Bebon, 106 Sunset Lane, Prophetstown, IL 61270, as Independent Co-Representatives, whose attorney of record is William R. Shirk, of the Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, 200 Courthouse, East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 29th day of March, 2021, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the corepresentatives 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.

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LEGAL NOTICES 101 Copi filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the corepresentatives and to the co-representatives' attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Mary C. Bebon and Calvin W. Bebon Independent CoRepresentatives for the Estate of P. Andrew Bebon, Deceased William R. Shirk Attorney for Independent Co-Representatives ARDC #2589699 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@wr shirklaw.com Sept. 29, 10/6 & 13, 2020 NOTICE A Budget & Appropriations Hearing for the River Valley District Library will be held on Monday, Oct. 19th at 5:30pm at the River Valley District Library, 214 South Main Street, Port Byron, Illinois. Directly following the Budget & Appropriations Hearing, a regular meeting of the River Valley Library District Board of Trustees will begin at 6:00pm, Monday, Oct. 19th in the library Community Room.

October 6, 2020 VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE ITEP APPLICATION PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2020 5:00-6:30 pm WHERE: Virtual

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Zoom Webinar Board Room, Port Byron Village Hall located at 120 S. Main Street PURPOSE: The Village will be submitting an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant application with the IL Department of Transportation.

The purpose of the Public Information Meeting is to afford the citizens and business owners the opportunity to review the conceptual design associated with the proposed Downtown Streetscape project along Main Street. 2D and 3D concept renderings will be available for review, along with funding application information. MSA Professional Services, consulting engineer for the Village, will be on hand to offer background information on the project and help answer any questions.

The Downtown Steering Committee will be voting to recommend the proposed concept to the Village Board following the Public Information Meeting. The ITEP funding application will be submitted on or before November 2, 2020 RSVP: The virtual Zoom meeting is open to all residents and will be recorded. Register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/3inl 289 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For alternate join by telephone information, please contact Village Hall at (309) 523-3705.

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through Zoom is encouraged for any person that has those capabilities.

DUE TO COVID-19 AND THE NEED FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, a limitof ed number guests are allowed to attend in person at Village Hall.

Face masks are required. If interested in attending in person, please RSVP to Village Hall at (309) 5233705 October 6, 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 Center, Justice 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 of and State 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

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

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If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers 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 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 THE ILLINOIS

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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 Center, Justice Sheriff's Office 1317 Third Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201, or in a place otherwise 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: LOT NUMBER SEVENTEEN (17)

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

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(630) Please refer to file number 14-19-08772.

I3156679 October 6, 13, 20, 2020 SNOW REMOVAL BIDS The Board of Education of Erie Community Unit School District No. 1 of Erie, Illinois, is now accepting bids for snow removal for 2020-2021 the school year.

All bids are to be received by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020. Areas that will be included in the snow removal plan are: Erie High School circle drive and student parking lot; Erie Middle School circle drive, both parking lots, and driveways; Erie Elementary School parking area and playground; Erie Annex parking lot and circle drive; Erie Bus Barn parking area and drive lane around building. The bid will be on a per inch basis up to 8" and per hour after

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To obtain a bid sheet, please contact Tiffany Vittori at 309.659.2239 ext. 1111. A Certificate of Insurance must be provided by the person or company receiving the bid. The Board reserves the right to reject or accept any or all bids.

Bids can be mailed or delivered to: Tiffany Vittori, 520 5th Ave., Erie, IL 61250 Oct. 6 & 13, 2020 Public Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tentative Budget and appropriations ordinance of the Cordova Fire Protection District for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 is posted and available for inspection at the Cordova FIre Station, 906 Main Ave, Cordova, IL. 61242. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a public hearing held regarding this budget at 7:00 pm on Monday November 9, 2020 at the above location.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Albany Public Library District Trustee Positions Six Albany Public Library District Positions will be up for election on April 6, 2021.

Candidate packets are available at the Library during open hours starting September 22.

Petitions may be filed December 1421.

Candidates must reside within the district. For more information, please call the library at 309-887-4193.

October 6, 2020

Advertise Your Rentals in the Classifieds Call 815-625-3600 or 815-632-2554

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those unwanted items with the help of a Classified Ad 625-3600 or 632-2554

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FULTON TOWNSHIP & ROAD DISTRICT Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2020 TOWNSHIP REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes, $121,244; Cemetery Levy, $45,943; Assessor Levy, $17,341; Miscellaneous Cemetery Income, $16,601; Cemetery Grave Openings, $18,300; Replacement Tax, $17,364; Cemetery Lot Sales, $20,710; Rental Income, $4,050; Cemetery Endowment Distribution, $9,200; Miscellaneous Town Fund Income, $1,673. TOTAL REVENUES: $272,426.

TOWNSHIP EXPENDITURE SUMMARY; Restoration Services, $35,667; Erickson Paving, $20,230; EAV, Inc., $19,089; AC McCartney, $7,862; Tom Senneff Trust Account, $6,819; Fulton Concrete, $5,717; TD Ameritrade, $5,500; First Trust & Savings, $5,000; TOIRMA, $4,410; Gold Star FS, $4,115; Dan's Tree Service, $3,750; Clinton Printing, $3,677; Winkel, Parker, Foster, $3,659; Spencer Excavating, $3,200; VISA, $2,566; BNC Electric, $2,526; Frontier, $2,125; Com Ed, $2,115; Jo-Carroll Electric, $2,078; other disbursements (40) less than $2,000, $19,195. Total Vendors: $159,300.

TOWNSHIP COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Mark VanderVinne, $24,450; Brenda Woods, $13,000; Charles T. Dykstra, $12,000; Dennis Prins, $10,419; Marion VanderVinne, $9,883; Donald Montgomery, $8,000; Mike DeBerg, $6,426; William Holesinger, $5,301; Ben Counsel, $2,410; Dayne Holesinger, $2,152; Brad Damhoff, $2,102; under $2,000, 7 employees, $5,329. TOTAL COMPENSATION: $101,472.

ROAD DISTRICT REVENUE SUMMARY: Tax Levy, $56,248; Replacement Tax, $12,239; Miscellaneous Income, $2,653. TOTAL REVENUES: $71,140 ROAD DISTRICT EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Erickson Paving, $13,385; AC McCartney, $6,125; City of Fulton, $3,764; TOIRMA, $3,134; Porter Bros., $2,625; VISA, $2,030; Dan's Tree Service, $2,000; all other disbursemets (23) under $2,000, $12,697. TOTAL VENDORS: $45,760.

ROAD DISTRICT COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Donald Montgomery, $8,000; Richard VanKampen, $5,176; Kevin Schipper, $2,989; Under $2,000 (5), $2,264. TOTAL COMPENSATION: $18,429 Oct. 6, 2020

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON, IL 120 S MAIN - PORT BYRON, IL 61275 FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 2020 A. All monies received by source and amount Totals Property Taxes - General $253,643 Property Taxes – TIF 906,367 Property Taxes - Garbage 39,027 Local Taxes 59,802 State Income Tax 177,450 State Sales Tax 166,189 State Motor Fuel Tax 57,399 State Replacement Tax 16,093 Other State Sources 48,895 Police and Fire Protection 4,500 License and Permits 34,440 Fines and Forfeitures 761 Rental Income – Water 27,485 Interest 35,177 Water Sales 250,956 Sewer Sales 239,837 Garbage Sales 70,774 Miscellaneous 21,704 TOTAL REVENUES $2,410,499 B. Expenditures exceeding $2,500.00 aggregate Totals Aflac $4,229 Altorfer 55,934 Blackhawk Bank & Trust 9,020 Bob's Blacktop 34,650 Bull, James and Margaret 3,025 Burke Cleaners 5,118 Carpentier, Mitchell & Goddard 11,125 Casey's General Store 4,553 CMP Properties 25,241 Compass Materials 15,351 Cummins Central Power 4,274 Dorner Company 11,019 Esri 2,500 Ferguson Waterworks 2,702 First Trust & Savings 15,518 Frontier Communications 9,444 Gold Star FS 4,343 Illinois Municipal League 45,341 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 44,971 JL Brady 7,735 Mediacom LLC 3,005 Mid-American Energy 61,914 Miller Trucking & Excavating 18,337 Mississippi Valley Pump 9,607 MSA Professional Services 92,566 Orr, Kathleen 3,289 PDC Laboratories 4,185 Platinum Informational Services 19,250 QCA Water Treatment Services 2,735 Quadient Finance 3,287 Quality Chemical Co Midwest 13,347 Quality Ready Mix 8,757 Quill 4,303 Republic Services 112,224 Riverdale C.U.S.D #100 83,364 River Valley Library 5,040 Riverstone Group, Inc 4,180 R.I. County Sheriff's Dept 145,382 Stengal, Bailey, & Robertson 6,920 STAFCO 6,989 Surfacers 5,498 SV Properties 8,023 Thompson Truck 2,594 Timberline Builders LLC 8,560 Toppert Jetting 3,450 Tri City Electric 299,376 Tug Fest 3,000 United Healthcare 56,913 Verizon Wireless 43,373 VW Dock Co 11,517 Village of Port Byron Capital Reserve 40,000 Village of Port Byron Payroll 279,921 Village of Port Byron Payroll Taxes 21,414 Wainwright, Kirk 5,444 Water Solutions 4,034 Zimmer & Francescon, Inc 5,816 All other Expenses less than $2,500 Aggregate 27,335 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,751,042 C. Compensation Summary $50,000 to $75,000 Don Loy, Eric Sikkema $25,000 to $49,999.99 Gary Doyle Under $25,000 Brian Bitler, Jamie Engels, Kevin Farrell, Kristie Guardia, Carol Henry, Shirley Hollister, Deborah Laleman, Patty Lindley, Oscar Loy, Joshua Mathis, Bruce Peterson, Colby Reed, Dustin Sloan, Tracy Solomon, Douglas Streeter D. Summary Statement of Condition General MFT TIF Water Sewer Garbage Capital Reserve Revenues $768,775 $58,989 $933,436 $280,488 $242,328 $111,303 $16,205 Expenditures $704,129 0 $547,287 $216,559 $170,837 $112,224 $6 Transfers ($66,774) 0 ($389,762) $129,164 $218,680 0 $110,000 Depreciation 0 0 0 $95,983 $148,129 0 0 Excess of Rev. $1,872 $58,989 $3,613 $97,110 $142,042 ($921) $126,199 Over Exp. Fund Balance Beginning $216,384 $139,461 $588,703 $1,712,041 $2,871,093 $23,835 $919,309 Ending Balance $216,384 $139,461 $903,128 $1,910,214 $3,033,725 $20,519 $1,075,714 Subscribed and sworn before me this 28th day of September 2020 Deborah K Laleman, Treasurer I, Jamie Engels, Clerk of the Village of Port Byron, Rock Island County, State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 Jamie Engels October 6, 2020

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

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, ILCS 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 FPurchaser shall have no further Frecourse against 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 esale. The successeful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of any evicting tenants or other tyindividuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will heNOT be open for and heinspection Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), eYOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN oIN POSSESSION tyFOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF fAN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN eACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF ILLINOIS THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE sureLAW. er For information: Examine the court therfile or contact Plaintiff's attorney: eCodilis & nyAssociates, P.C., 15W030 North eFrontage Road, Suite 100, Burr

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Albany Public Library District Annual Report July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020 Cash on hand June 30, 2019

$44,473.83

Money In Cards County Taxes State Taxes Interest earned Checking Interest earned CDs

$21,436.09 $65.00 $20,784.43 $304.24 $26.67 $255.75

Money Out Books/Digital Books Computer Insurance Maintenance Miscellaneous Periodicals Payroll Payroll Taxes Postage and Printing Supplies Utilities

$17,205.99 $6,797.60 $1,042.50 $952.00 $272.71 $15.00 $62.95 $2,090.03 $1,034.21 $125.64 $568.16 $4,245.19

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$48,703.93

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Cash on hand in the following accounts June 30, 2020 Checking Account $32,745.76 CDs $15,958.17 Special Fund Balance June 30, 2020

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ORDINANCE NO. 116 FOR THE ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE Fiscal Year July 1, 20201 – June 30, 2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That for the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses of the Erie Public Library District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, the following sums, or so much thereof as by law may be authorized, and the same are hereby appropriated for the following expenses: CORPORATE FUND Payroll $86,000 Payroll taxes 7,000 Accountant fees 2,900 Continuing education & mileage 300 Legal expense 1,200 Treasurer's bond 250 Non-liability insurance (property) 3,000 Building maintenance & supplies 7,000 Utilities & services 14,000 Learning resources 22,000 Library supplies 3,000 New equipment 3,000 Machine maintenance 1,100 Computer maintenance & software 1,000 Publicity, PR & promotions 300 Online subscriptions 200 OPAC & circulation fees 7,250 Programming 1,300 Miscellaneous 700 TOTAL $161,500 Other Items Liability insurance $ 650 Worker's Compensation insurance 1,200 Special Reserve Fund established pursuant to Section 1005-10 of Chapter 81 of the Illinois Revised Statutes, appropriated, but not taxed, in the amount of $8,800.

Special Public Library District Working Cash Fund established pursuant to and subject to the limitations of the Illinois Public Library District Act and in particular Sections 1002-11 and 1004-17 thereof, appropriated, but not taxed, in the amount of $16,000.

Special Building Maintenance Fund established pursuant to 130 ILCS 235/2.5, appropriated but not taxed, in the amount of $39,400.00.

Section 2. That any unexpended balance of any item of appropriation made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any insufficiencies in any other item of appropriation made by this Ordinance.

Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and posting as provided by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of Trustees of the Erie Public Library District, this fourteenth day of September, 2020.

Curtis Huizenga President, Board of Trustees Erie Public Library District ATTEST: Carol Franks Secretary, Board of Trustees Erie Public Library District October 6, 2020

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RECEIPTS

GENERAL FUND; PROPERTY TAX 137,945.74; PROPERTY TAX CORP FUND POLICE 41,383.72; ROAD & BRIDGE TAX 31,589.77; EMERGENCY SERVICES/DISASTER OP 1,048.32; LIQUOR LICENSES 9,500; FRANCHISE LICENSES 36,143.93; OTHER LICENSES 1,220; BUILDING PERMITS 43,064.00; OTHER PERMITS 600; LOCAL SHARE INCOME TAX 453.913.35; REPLACEMENT TAX 49.12% 30,589.06; IDOT MAINTENANCE 14,122.04; 1% SALES TAX 466,697.78; USE TAX 144,509.91; GAMING TAX 35,215.20; HOTEL / MOTEL TAX 152.40; ZONING FEES 825; REFUSE COLLECTION 28,081.20; INTEREST 15,586.67; COMM RM RENT 2,850; MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 86,596.18; CERTIFIED DEATH CERTIFICATES 9,205.27; COURT FINES 16,562.07; PARKING FINES 10,195; TOWING FEES 5,800; DUI FINES 800; MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 2,224.04; BURIAL FEES 31,570; CEMETERY LOT SALES 6,925; COMMUNITY EVENTS 8,718.19; FLAG FOOTBALL 770; PARKS & REC FEES 13,384; CONCESSIONS 38,864.08; BANNERS & ADVERTISING 1,924; MISC REVENUE 5,685; FACILITY RENTALS 800; TRANSFER IN-GENERAL 76,472.69; POLICE REPORTS 235; SRO REIMB-WAGES 28,882.28; SRO REIMBHEALTH INS 3,300.83; SRO REIMB-EQUIPMENT 9,077.29, CANNABIS USE TAX 685.32; FUND TOTAL 1,853,714.33; AUDIT FUND; PROPERTY TAX 8,331.62; INTEREST 277.15; FUND TOTAL 8,608.77; STREET LIGHTING FUND; PROPERTY TAX 27,589.15; INTEREST 249.67; FUND TOTAL 27,838.82; LOCAL 1 % SALES TAX FUND; ADDITIONAL 1% SALES TAX LOCAL 229,675.28; INTEREST 1,033; FUND TOTAL 230,708.28; COMMUNITY LANDSCAPING; INTEREST 310.83; TOTAL 310.83; INSURANCE FUND; PROPERTY TAX LEVY 64,668.62; INTEREST 443.69; FUND TOTAL 65,112.31; TOURISM & CONVENTION FUND; HOTEL MOTEL TAX REVENUE 359.29; INTEREST 2.57 FUND TOTAL 361.86; FIRE PROTECTION FUND; PROPERTY TAX LEVY 64,834.49; FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAX 11,501.01; FUND TOTAL 76,335.50; REFUSE DISPOSAL FUND; SANITATION PENALTIES 4,101.31; USER FEES 252,647.96; RECYCLE BINS 555; STICKER SALES 150; INTEREST 781.29; FUND TOTAL 258,235.56; MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND; MFT ALLOTMENT 151,393.04; INTEREST 2,182.81; FUND TOTAL 153,575.85; IMRF FUND; PROPERTY TAX 106,107.84; PPRT IMRF 31.5% 19,616.36; INTEREST 3,149.89; IMRF REIMB 2,781.60 FUND TOTAL 131,655.69; FICA FUND; PROPERTY TAX 77,911.90; INTEREST 2,313.61; FICA REIMB 2,318; FUND TOTAL 82,543.51; LIBRARY FUND; PROPERTY TAX 82,767.44; PROPERTY TAX - BUILDING 11,035.66; PPRT LIBRARY 19.38% 12,068.71; MISCELLANEOUS FEES 76,812.71; TRANSFER IN-LIBRARY 11,943; FUND TOTAL 194,627.52; DRUG TRAFFIC PREVENTION; COURT FINES 100; INTEREST 23.70; K9 CONTRIBUTIONS 5,250; FUND TOTAL 5,373.70; POL VEH & CAP EQUIP FUND; POLICE GRANT 7,500; INTEREST 246; POLICE VEHICLE INCOME-FINES 80; VEHICLE DISPOSAL 3,700; TRANSFER IN-POLICE VEHICLE 65,000; FUND TOTAL 76,526; VEH & CAP EQUIP FUND; INTEREST 801.86; VEHICLE REPLACEMENT SET ASIDE 97.97; TRANSFER IN-PW VEHICLE REPLACE 60,000; FUND TOTAL 60,899.83; VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK; INTEREST 86.81; BRICK PAVERS 100; TRANSFER-VETERAN'S MEM PARK 1,000; FUND TOTAL 1,186.81; 2016 G. O.; NICOR GAS UTILITY TAX 51,534.84; COMED ELECTRIC UTILITY TAX 121,937.08; TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX 69,121.76; INTEREST,2,052.65; FUND TOTAL 244,646.33; SEWER FUND; PENALTIES 18,115.99; SEWER USE 1,210,027.88; LEACHATE 12,118.96; SEWER CONNECTION FEES 250; INTEREST 34,205.60; MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 2,354.57; FUND TOTAL 1,277,073; WATER FUND; PENALTIES 46,651.88; WATER USE 827,473.83; WATER TAP ON FEES 850; UTILITY DEPOSIT 9,500; INTEREST 16,270.23; MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 3,738.96; FUND TOTAL 904,484.90; W&S VEHICLE REPLACEMENT; INTEREST 499.32; TRANSFER IN-W&S VEHICLE REPLAC 10,000; FUND TOTAL 10,499.32; WATER/SEWER/PUBLIC WORKS; INTEREST 4,380.40; FUND TOTAL 4,380.40; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND; INVESTMENT INTEREST 656.43; TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUN 450,000; FUND TOTAL 450,656.43; GROVE HILL CEMETERY PERPE; INTEREST 4,303.87; FUND TOTAL 4,303.87; HEALTH INSURANCE FUND; INTEREST 1,473.20; RETIRESS & COBRA CONTRIBUTION 34,692.52; TRANSFER IN-HEALTH INSURANCE 198,000; FUND TOTAL 234,165.72; GRAND TOTAL 6,357,825.14; PAYROLL: 0.01 TO 25,000 BOLES, LISA; BRUCKNER JR, KEVIN; BUSH, CLARA; CHURCH, KASSIDEE; COUTTS, SEAN; DEETS, ARLYN; DREY, ROGER; EADS, TORI; EIZENGA, DALE; GIBSON, LAURA; HELMS, DAVID; HENSON, EMILY; HENSON, KATHERINE; HILL, MATHEW; HINRICHS, EMILY; HOULDSON, LINDSEY; HOWARD, MADISON; JOHNSON, KELITA; KERSHAW, ERICA; LACHMAN, ROBYN; LARSON, GILLIAN; LAYNE, MERIDITH; LEITZEN, JEREMY; LINDSTROM, ANNA; MAHAFFEY, KENNETH; MAPES, KRYSTA; MAPES, SUSAN; MARINANGELI, PAMELA; MELTON, EMMA; MELTON, ISAAC; MILLARD, MICHAELA; PANNIER, RALPH; PHILLIPS, MACKENZIE; PRANGE, JOHN; QUICK, DANIEL; RIDEOUT, ELISA; RIDER, KATHRYN; SAGE, KOLTEN; SAGE, LISA; SCHLEUNING, JOHN; SELBURG, KATHERINE; SHEPARD, SCOTT; SITZMORE, MASON; STRATING, TREY; STROWD, WENDELL; TERVELT, VERNON; TICHLER, ALEXIS; VANDERMYDE, DAN; VANZUIDEN, TIMOTHY; WELDING, MICHAEL; WEST, JOSH; WORKMAN, BRENDA; WORKMAN, CHASE; ZUIDEMA, HARVEY PAYROLL: 25,000.01 TO 50,000 ANDERSON, MICHAEL; DAVIS, MICHELLE; KING, BARBARA; MATLACK, LORI; MILNES, DANIEL; PEUGH, DAVID; SCHROEDER, MELANIE; STROBBE, SCOTT; VANDERVINNE, DARREL; WIERSEMA, KEITH; WIERSEMA, RYAN; PAYROLL: 50,000.01 TO 999,999,999 DYKHUIZEN, BARRY; GARLAND, MICHAEL; MELTON, BRIAN; MOON, MICHAEL; OSBORN, SHANE; PETERSEN, NATHAN; SIMMONS, DANIEL; SMITH, LONNIE; SOENKSEN, KEVIN; WORKMAN, CURT; TOTAL PAYROLL 1,387,575.58; DISBURSEMENTS AC MCCARTNEY FARM EQUIP C 3,867.04; AFLAC 2,882.84; ALL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS INC 16,155.00; ALVARADO'S PLUMBING INC. 13,006.72; BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD 269,270.55; BONNELL INDUSTRIES 34,979.68; BRADFORD SUPPLY COMPANY 3,217.28; CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 12,987.00; CENTRAL DISTRIBUTING COMP 5,569.96; CHILD SUPPORT 23,238.99; CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC. 16,139.68; CLOVERLEAF CORPORATION 3,130.33; COM ED 142,856.56; COMM FUNDING & PLAN SERV 7,520.00; COMMUNITY STATE BANK 15,282.48; COMPASS MINERALS 38,190.89; CONSTELLATION 11,566.15; CORE & MAIN 70,189.76; D&K PRODUCTS 5,434.82; DADSONS SEAL COATING 9,975.00; DELTA DENTAL 13,850.74; DETERMANN ASPHALT PAVING 4,929.33; DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS 3,236.00; EJ EQUIPMENT 35,438.62; EVERBRIDGE, INC 6,825.00; FEDERAL WH 324,824.22; FIVE STAR ENTERPRISES 3,722.64; FRONTIER 14,182.04; GASVODA & ASSOCIATES, INC 8,915.95; GATEWAY SUPPLY, LTD. 3,733.93; GOLD STAR FS, INC. 3,001.33; GOMEZ GABE 3,318.95 GREEN & CLEAN LAWN SERVIC 11,862.80; GWORKS 4,831.47; HEUSINKVELD, INC 4,113.50; HOLLAND AUTOMOTIVE 2,550.00; HOPKINS & ASSOCIATES 18,400.00; HUNTER'S AUTO BODY 13,661.34; IFIBER 4,500.00; IL EPA 694,797.61; IL EPA01 7,500.00; IL MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 93,151.88; ILLINOIS FOP LABOR COUNCL 3,282.00; IMRF 196,113.85; IMRF ADDITIONAL CONTRIB 14,786.66; INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES 47,703.50; J&M DISPLAYS 4,350.00; LEAF 3,864.83; MARTIN EQUIPMENT OF IA-IL 11,339.10; MECHANICAL INC 4,025.63; MEDIACOM 13,452.48; MEREMA BROTHERS, INC. 5,015.12; METLIFE-GROUP BENEFITS 6,919.30; MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PUMP 19,950.72; MOORE TIRES, INC 4,801.24; MORING DISPOSAL 243,774.56; MORRISON AREA DEVELOPMENT30,000.00; MORRISON AUTO SUPPLY, INC 3,984.07; MORRISON FIRE DEPARTMENT 76,335.50; MORRISON TRUE VALUE 7,619.36; MYERS-COX CO. 3,728.21; NELSON'S ELECTRIC 26,236.61; NICOR GAS 16,474.10; ODELL PUBLIC LIBRARY 128,617.72; ONE TIME VENDOR 32,287.83; PDC LABORATORIES INC. 4,304.50; RAY O'HERRON CO, INC 8,968.89; RIVER CITY FENCING 4,950.00; ROCK VALLEY SERVICES 26,291.84; RYAN'S TREE SERVICE, INC. 33,195.00; SAUK VALLEY CLASSIFIEDS 6,584.06; SAVANNA QUARRY, INC 29,596.05; SBM 4,510.27; SLOAN IMPLEMENT 3,756.83; SOENKSEN KEVIN 3,000.00; SPENCER'S AUTOMOTIVE 29,816.33; STATE WH 61,213.69; STICHTER CONSTRUCTION COM 29,628.45; TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION 4,798.00; TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT REV 2,710.20; THOMPSON TRUCK & TRAILER 4,094.54; TRIUMPH BANK 85,096.91; TRIUMPH CARDMEMBER SERVIC 34,062.72; UNIFORM DEN, INC. 6,826.95; US CELLULAR 5,072.12; USA BLUEBOOK 7,972.09; VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 10,672.38; WARD, MURRAY, PACE, JOHNS 15,435.95; WATCHGUARD 9,350.00; WEETS & SON SEPTIC SERVIC 3,060.00; WESTRUM LEAK DETECTION, I 4,300.00; WEX BANK 40,645.07; WHITESIDE CO HIGHWAY DEPT 43,382.02; WILLETT, HOFMANN & ASSOC. 290,009.41; WILLIAM & MARY COMPUTER C 21,247.91; ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK 154,432.50; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2500 127,733.00; TOTAL 4,242,313.07.

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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 common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and fees due legal 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 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 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

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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 Island County, 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 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

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g 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 and is estate 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 than mortgagees will be required to pay any and assessment 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 a shall receive 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 responsi-

p bility/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 14-19-08772.

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WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS MORRISON, ILLINOIS OCTOBER 17, 2020 Doors open at 9:00AM 10:00AM PLEASE FOLLOW COVID REGULATIONS/SOCIAL DISTANCING. BRING MASK! GUNS: NOTE….to be sold at noon. Browning 12 gauge; Eastern Arms 410; lever action Marlin Model 94; Remington 22 cal Speed Master Model 241; FOID CARD REQUIRED to purchase.

FISHING EQUIPMENT: Lots of poles, lures, nets; 14’ aluminum boat; ice auger; poles w/reels.

CARPENTRY TOOLS: 10” table saw; 6” router; 6” planer; belt sander; Sawsall; pipe clamps; wooden clamps; pipe vices (1 w/ stand); aluminum 10’ ext. ladder; 8’ wooden ext. ladder; old electric jack hammer; lg. quantity hand tools, drill bits, auger bits, drills, tap and dies; Shurvey Transit w/2 poles; number and alphabet metal stamps; cement tools; 6’ levels; shovels; spades; Pitch forks; hydraulic & screw jacks; tiling spades; wheel grinder; 14” chain saw; elec chain saw; 2 lg brass fire ext.; sm hand corn sheller; oil cans; buckets of bolts, nuts, etc.

VINTAGE ITEMS: asst. advertising tins; sheet music; tobacco and cigar boxes; records; baseball/sports books (50’s); Lg variety glassware, inc; Frankoma, carinval, Bavarian, Lefton, etc.; jewelry; advertising items; crocks (inc. Western 20 gal); floor model Philco radio; many fun items too numerous to list. Check FB for pictures close to sale date.

SELLER, ART SCHROEDER Terms: Cash/good check AUCTIONEER: Duane E. Habben 815.441.7006 or 815.772.2018 CLERKS; Jim and Sue Miller Due to COVID NO lunch stand

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CLASSIFIED Shaw Media / ShawLocal.com • Tuesday, October 6, 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 Island County, 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 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: 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 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

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Brighten your day at Blooms 2 on the Erie triangle

BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media Blooms 2, a full-service florist and clothing boutique, has joined the ranks of a growing downtown in the Erie triangle.

Revitalize Erie held a ribbon-cutting on Friday, Oct. 2, and the business officially opened to the public on Saturday.

Blooms 2 is an expansion of

Sarah Ford/For Shaw Media

Amy Mettler displays one of her floral arrangements.had a busy Saturday at the grand opening of Blooms 2 in Erie.

Blooms-A-Latte, Amy Mettler’s successful shop on Prophetstown’s Main Street. Despite the unfavorable climate due to COVID-19 restrictions, business has been good this year.

“We’ve been busy, especially with flowers,” she said, speculating more people have been sending flowers to their loved ones in the absence of physical visits.

Blooms 2 is taking root in Erie in a year which has seen an increase in new or expanding businesses.

Mettler was encouraged to rent out the triangle’s corner space, last occupied by Zodiac Studios, by her friend and Erie business neighbor Jen Temple, who is busy herself preparing Harvest Bakery & More for a fall opening.

Temple contributed some freshly baked cookies for the grand opening on Saturday.

One of Blooms’ signature offerings is $10 grab-and-go bouquets, as well as floral arrangements for any occasion. The shop also carries home and seasonal décor, candles, wax melts, soaps, clothing, balloons, greeting cards, and accessories. Erie resident Maddie Newton sells signs and earrings as part of her small business, Simple Designs.

Blooms 2 is located at 926 8th Ave. and is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.

– 2 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m.

– noon.

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Amy Mettler and her mother Donna Seger had a busy Saturday at the grand opening of Blooms 2 in Erie.

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Revitalize Erie held a ribbon cutting was held recently at Blooms 2. The new florist and boutique okpened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 3.