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To ensure the safety of their patients, visitors and staff, Morrison Community Hospital has added a mobile screening unit located in the back of the facility. Article on page 5.

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IESA Decision

COVID-19 Update

Mail-in Ballots

IESA cancels elementary fall sports. / 9

Virus is still active in communities. / 4

An option for residents with virus concerns. / 7

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Classifieds ...................................18-19 Police Reports................................ 14 Glimpses......................................... 13

DEATHS Robert Adamson, Marilyn Cecelia Bauer, Donald F. Floming, David Lee Ricketts, Jr., Edna Mae Tegeler, Ruth C. Wilkens, Kristie Overbeck, Pages 8-9

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Odell offers Summer Reading Bingo Odell Public Library is bringing reading-themed BINGO fun to the whole community!

Beginning Aug. 1, all ages are invited to play Summer Reading BINGO with Odell.

This year, we’re providing three unique BINGO boards: one for the young (or young at heart!), one for teens, and one for adults. BINGO boards will be available online at www.odellpubliclibrary.com or on the library’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Hard copies may also be picked up at Odell during our curbside delivery hours.

The game is easy to play and a fun way to spice up your summer reading! Complete tasks like “Read with a Flashlight,” “Perform an act of kindness,” and “Read a book that takes place in another country” to form a BINGO and earn a chance to win a $25 gift card from a local business of your choice.

Completed BINGO boards must be turned in to Odell by Aug. 31. Players can return boards in the outside book return or can email completed boards to krider.odell@gmail.com.

As a reminder, Odell is now open by appointment in addition to offering curbside service. Current hours are: Monday: appointments 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Tuesday: curbside 10 am - noon, appointments 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday: curbside 5 - 7 p.m.; Thursday: curbside 10 am - noon, appointments 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday: curbside 10 a.m. - noon, appointments 12 - 2 p.m.

Call Odell with any questions or to schedule an appointment at 815-772-7323.

Odell’s Summer Reading BINGO is an extension of our “Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Programming sponsored by the United Way of Whiteside County. We can’t wait to play and read with you this summer!

IN BRIEF

Local business incentive To date, 11 gift certificates have been distributed. Our benefactor hoped for an even better response, but they are pleased

to know that there is support for our local businesses.

Beginning July 27, the gift certificates available can be used at Happy Joes.

The Loft on Main continues to be closed

during posted business hours, but we are open by appointment or by chance. Masks are required to enter.

Please call Sharon at 815-718-3682 with questions, pickups, or appointments.

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TOURNAMENT MVP

Happy 94th Birthday Glenda Hegwood

Austin Thompson graduates Summa Cum Laude

Reagan Kearns is pictured with her MVP trophy, perfect game ball, and Nationals trophy.

Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 276 students during a virtual Spring Commencement on Sunday, May 24.

Austin Thompson, of Port Byron, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry.

He is the son of Michael E. & Kimberly A. Thompson.

Wartburg, a four-year liberal arts college internationally recognized for community engagement, enrolls 1,505 students.

Glenda Hegwood celebrated her 94th birthday on Tuesday, July 28.

Glenda was the Morrison High School librarian for many years and is well known in Morrison. A family celebration is planned.

To send a birthday greeting, mail cards to 100 Fairview Drive, Morrison, IL 61270

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Reagan Kearns, sixth grade student at Riverdale Middle School in Port Byron and member of the 11U Beverly Bandits team, recently celebrated a first-place win at the Nationals Girls Softball Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Bandits team went 12-1, outscoring their opponents 132 to 24 out of a field of 51 teams to earn the coveted prize. Amazingly, her team won five games on championship day, Sunday, July 12, coming up through the loser’s bracket to win the tournament.

Reagan earned a game MVP and was voted the Tournament MVP by the event’s committee.

She threw a perfect game, a no-hitter and had two shutouts, hitting .710 for the tournament while going 22 for 31 with five doubles, one triple, 22 RBIs, and a game winning two-run home run.

The Beverly Bandits team is based out of Crown Point, Indiana.

James Stratton of Cordova, has been named to the Knox College Dean’s List of distinguished students for the 2020 Winter Term.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Stratton’s major is History at Knox.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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WHITESIDE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.

COVID-19 still active in our communities On July 21, the Whiteside County Health Department announced 10 new cases of COVID-19 were identified in Whiteside County. This ties the previous highest announcement of 10 cases on April 25.

“As we continue in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, we want to remind everyone that COVID19 is still in our community and stopping the spread of COVID-19 is a community effort, we must work together to be successful,” officials said in a press release. “Seventy of Whiteside’s 250 cases have been identified since entering Phase 4 on June 26. Of these 70 cases, approximately 31% of new cases are in their 40s or 50s while almost half are 39 or younger.

“Fortunately, in Illinois, daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths related to COVD-19 remain low.

However, people gather more frequently and with larger groups, while this virus continues to spread, it becomes more likely someone at risk will become infected.”

What can I do to protect myself and my community?

It is important to remember how COVID-19 is spread. Coronavirus is mainly spread when a healthy person encounters respiratory secretions after an infected person breathes, coughs, or talks. Because individuals with COVID-19 may not know they are ill or show any symp-

toms, everyone should be taking protective actions whenever possible.

Protective actions include: • Monitoring yourself for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including temperature checks.

• If you have ANY symptom that cannot be explained by a preexisting condition or you have a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher you should not be spending time with others. Instead, stay home and contact your doctor and work supervisor.

• Maintain social/physical distancing when going out or getting together with friends.

• Put distance between yourself

and other people outside of your home: try to keep a minimum of 6 feet (about 2 arms lengths) from other people.

• Avoid large groups of people whenever possible.

• Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around anyone who is not a member of your household.

• Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing. The cloth face cover is meant to protect others, not you. You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.

• Try to limit or space out group gatherings.

• Because coronavirus is mainly spread through close contact, try to avoid large gatherings and limit the number of individuals you encounter and/or how frequently you meet.

Consider choosing a small group of people and try to limit all in-person gatherings to only that group of friends or family.

• Try rotating groups: keep a week or several days between gatherings with different people to minimize the number of people you or your friends may expose if someone develops symptoms. Remember, some individuals may be positive but never develop symptoms, and others can take up to 14 days after an exposure to become symptomatic.

• Remember, it is important not to become socially isolated during this time. Continue reaching out through calls, texts and social media to stay connected. Other ways to stay connected include online gaming and using technology to watch movies or play board games with friends while separated.

• If you are high risk, continue stricter protective measures.

•You are only as safe as those around you. If you are someone at high risk for developing complications related to COVID-19 or routinely interact /live with individuals at high risk, you should continue limiting your exposure until there is an effective treatment or vaccine.

WCHD statement on current COVID-19 situation

BY CORY LAW Whitesie County Health Department The Whiteside County Health Department would like to clarify some potential reasons we may be seeing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Whiteside County and what actions we are asking the public to take to protect themselves and others.

The health department is not attributing the increase in cases in Whiteside County to specific exposures at any location under investigation.

Instead, the increase is likely the result of community spread as people get together more frequently, in larger groups, and for longer periods of time.

Additional factors that may be playing a role in greater numbers of cases include: spikes in cases among neighboring states, increased summer travel, gatherings during 4th of July weekend, and the general loos-

ening of restrictions during Restore Illinois Phase 4, which has led to more individuals working in person instead of remotely and an increase in events and gatherings.

Successful public health interventions can be complicated, and COVID-19 is no different.

Stopping or slowing the spread of COVID-19 requires a multilayered approach with everyone working together. We are not perfect.

We are not asking for perfection.

We just ask everyone to do as much as they can as often as they can. If not to protect yourself, to protect the most vulnerable around us. This includes: • Staying Home if you have any symptom associated with COVID-19 that cannot be explained by a previously diagnosed condition.

• Symptoms may be milder early on in a person’s infection, which is also when they are most infectious.

Younger and/or healthier people tend to have milder symptoms, if

they develop symptoms at all.

•Physically Distance and Mask around those you do not live with.

•IDPH does not consider physically distancing a replacement for masking, nor does IDPH consider masking a replacement for staying 6 feet away from others.

This includes when in public, at private events and even when visiting someone at their home or having guests at yours.

•For those who cannot mask or physically distance, work to find other ways to reduce your exposure to others and their exposure to you.

•Take advantage of low-contact options when possible.

• Businesses and restaurants are working hard to protect you by implementing protective measures and alternative arrangements such as curbside pickup and delivery.

Consider mixing these options into your routine, especially if you have been around a lot of different people recently.

• Reduce your chance of spreading COVID-19 by spreading out social or close-contact events.

COVID-19 is spread by close contact. Individuals can potentially spread the virus up to 2 days before they realize they are ill. Try to keep 2-3 days between gatherings, especially if there will be a lot of close contact or attendees.

Consider identifying a specific, small group of people and limit your contact to those in this group.

• Evaluate your surroundings. If you do not feel comfortable, try to find other options.

• Work with Public Health officials as they work to contact trace, isolate and quarantine.

• If you are at high risk for developing serious illness related to COVID19, or live or work with someone at high risk, you may need to work harder to ensure you and those around you are following these recommendations.

MOBILE SCREENING

BY MICK WELDING Morrison Community Hospital

Morrison Hospital has added a mobile screening office to the back of its facility.

Environmental services has been and will continue to perform rigorous disinfecting measures.

Visitor and vendor restrictions will continue to be enforced.

Universal Masking will be mandatory for all staff, visitors, and patients this includes anyone over the age of two. We are encouraging all visitors and patients to use their own masks.

Waiting room distancing – waiting room distancing has been arranged to ensure social distancing. When applicable, patients may be asked to wait in their cars.

All surgical patients will be met at the door by a surgical nurse and the patients temperature will

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In order to ensure the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff we have added a mobile screening office. This mobile unit will be easily identifiable and is located in the back of the facility.

We are asking all patients to call 815-772-5511 between the hours of 8:00-5:00 Monday through Sunday.

A healthcare provider will screen patients over the phone and make recommendations based upon the phone screening. If you do not call prior to arriving, we cannot guarantee your wait times. Patients that have called and scheduled an appointment will be given first priority.

All other clinic patients will continue to use the front entrance and a member of our hospital team will be conducting a standardized screening process.

Pam Pfister, CEO, stated, “The mobile unit was added as part of our ongoing efforts to protect our community and patients.” Morrison Community Hospital continues to serve our patients with safeguards that include: Screening all employees for symptoms before they begin their work day. They are taking their temperatures twice a day and immediately upon arrival before they interact with patients.

We are pre-screening all patients for COVID-19 symptoms prior to surgery and/or procedure.

All surgical patients will be tested for COVID19 within 72 hours of surgery.

be taken before registering. Family members will be asked to wait in their cars.

The OR staff will keep in contact with the family member providing updates via cell phones.

Patients under the age of 18 will be allowed one family member and/or guardian to accompany them. Individuals requiring a wheelchair for ambulating will also be allowed one person to accompany them as well.

We want to thank our patients and community members for assisting us in keeping our communities healthy. Both our primary and specialty clinics will continue to use telehealth options when appropriate. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 815-772-4003.

All surgical patients will be met at the door by a surgical nurse and the patients temperature will be taken before registering. Family members will be asked to wait in their cars. The OR staff will keep in contact with the family member providing updates via cell phones.

Patients under the age of 18 will be allowed one family member and/or guardian to accompany them. Individuals requiring a wheelchair for ambulating will also be allowed one person to accompany them as well.

We want to thank our patients and community members for assisting us in keeping our communities healthy. Both our primary and specialty clinics will continue to use telehealth options when appropriate. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 815-772-4003.

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6 Resthave Care Residents Try Out Their Fishing Skills

Resident Al Geerts showing off his catch.

Congratulations Al for catching the same catfish three times!

Tons of fun was had trying to catch fish in our own backyard on a beautiful day at Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue in Morrison. Resident’s reminisced about their fishing days and several opinions from the more advanced Resthave fishermen were given as to what bait and hook size works best. Thank you to Coleta Sportman Club members who caught and transported the fish. Chance Muntean, our on-staff fish expert for all the help, poles, bait and set up, and to Rock River Hospice and Home for the idea and fish tank. It could not have happened it without you!

The residents really enjoyed the activity and there were so many smiles.

Ann’s Helping Hands Fundraiser

Ann’s Helping Hands in Port Byron, held a cookout fundraiser on July 16 to raise funds for local fire victims, Kevin Weatherington and Cassie Chaney. ABOVE: Volunteer Eva McClure, gifting donations from the community to Cassie and Kevin, who recently lost their home, camper and grandmother, Tammi Biscontine, to a fire in Port Byron. An earlier donation was made from local children with a lemonade stand. BELOW: Jessica Vallejo, Sue Stottler, and Eva McClure, volunteers, display raffle baskets at the cookout.

ABOVE: The tank stocked with fish for the residents to catch.

BELOW: Residents Evelyn Raney and Roy Dykstra show off their fishing skills.

WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK

STATE NEWS Sen. Anderson to host Employment Readiness Webinar August 5 State Senator Neil Anderson will be hosting a free Employment Readiness Webinar on Wednesday, August 5 at 10 a.m. for those seeking a job or wanting to make advancements in their career.

“Now, more than ever, it is so important to have the skills necessary to obtain a job,” said Sen. Anderson.

“Over the past few months, so many have lost their jobs permanently and are searching for employment. All

sorted stamp from Tremont, Illinois. If you choose to vote by mail, simply complete the postcard and mail it back to the County Clerk’s office before Oct. 29.

Ballots will be mailed to applicants beginning Sept. 24, which is also the first day of early voting.

The deadline for applying for a mail ballot is Oct. 29.

After that date, voters can still receive a mail ballot by applying in person at the County Clerk’s office at 200 E. Knox St., Morrison. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Nov. 3 to be accepted, and properly postmarked ballots will be accepted through Nov. 17.

If you would like to become an election judge, please contact the County Clerk’s office at 815-7725189.

constituents are welcome to join, but I especially encourage anyone impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to join this informative webinar.”

During the webinar, representatives from the Illinois Department of Employment Security will walk participants through the best practices for creating a standout resume, share tips on how to ace an interview, and provide a Q&A session following the webinar.

Registration is required to attend the webinar. Constituents can sign up here<https://us02web.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_eb8uAfawQxitT6LZYBrxaw

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With coronavirus a continuing concern as the 2020 general election approaches, County Clerk Dana Nelson encourages voters to consider voting by mail as a safe, secure and convenient option to in-person voting.

The Illinois General Assembly this year passed an election bill that requires County Clerk’s to send vote by mail applications to registered voters for the upcoming Nov. 3 general election.

Whiteside County will be mailing applications to vote to all registered voters prior to Aug. 1. It has come to our attention that there are other organizations sending out applications as well. Please use the one from our office that has the 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL return address on the postcard and a pre-

visit duration and difficulty identifying all close contacts. We are working with Bushy’s Bar & Grill to review plans and On Wednesday, July 22, the Whiteside ensure a safe environment.

The Whiteside County Health DepartCounty Health Department advised there ment reminds residents that every was an inmate who tested positive for COVID -19. interaction carries some level of risk.

The Whiteside County inmate has been This risk is increased anytime individuals in the care and custody of Whiteside are attending events with symptoms of County Jail since March 12. This inmate COVID-19, not physically distancing (6ft was tested as part of protocol before or more), not masked, present for an going to another facility, which required extended duration, spending time around the inmate to have a COVID-19 test people they do not know or indoors. A prior to be accepted to the facility. The workplace, private gathering at someinmate was tested at the Whiteside one’s home, or closed event where proCounty Health Department and the tective measures are not observed is just test results were positive. The inmate as risky however, COVID-19 cases are showed no symptoms. more easily able to name their contacts Since the positive COVID -19 test so releases are not issued. results the inmate has been placed in Exposures May Have Occurred: July medical isolation for the required 14 14th, July 20th, July 21st, and July 22nd. day quarantine. The entire cell block Individuals who visit or visited other the inmate was housed in are in 14 day times are not at risk due to this expoquarantine. On July 27, the entire staff sure. of Correctional Deputies was tested. The only inmates’ who have exposure with Pedestrian identified in the positive COVID-19 inmates are the fatal train incident inmates in the same cell block.

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has On Wednesday, July 22, at approxibeen working closely, and will continmately 4:21 a.m., the Whiteside Counue to work closely with the Whiteside ty Sheriff’s Communications Center County Health Department and greatly received a call from Union Pacific Railway appreciate all the additional services the of an incident involving a pedestrian and Health Department staff are providing. their train in an area just east of the Jackson Street railroad crossing in Morrison.

A Union Pacific Railway train was COVID-19 Exposure at traveling westbound on the north set of Bushy’s Bar & Grill tracks and struck a pedestrian. Samara Ann Elizabeth Braham, 15, of Morrison The Whiteside County Health Department and Bushy’s Bar & Grill are working was pronounced dead at the scene by Whiteside County Coroner Joe McDonald. together after a confirmed COVID-19 Agencies that responded and assisted exposure by an individual considered contagious and a probable case who had the Morrison Police with this incident were the Morrison Fire Department, Mordirect contact to a confirmed case. rison Community Hospital Emergency After working with the location to review the situation we have decided to Medical Services, Whiteside County Corissue a general release. This is due to the oner, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office extended potential for exposure, typical and Union Pacific Railway Police.

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ROBERT ADAMSON

Robert “Bobby” Adamson, 61 of Erie, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Allure Healthcare in Prophetstown.

Private graveside services will be held in Erie Cemetery. A memorial fund will be established for his daughter.

Bobby was born on October 1, 1958 in Morrison to Robert and Marion (Dake) Adamson. Most recently Bobby worked at the Casey’s store in Erie. He loved listening to music, and was an avid sports fan of the Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Bulls Survivors include a daughter, Payton Adamson of Erie; brothers, Dino (Teresa) Adamson of Erie, and Jamie (Denise) Adamson of Moline; sisters, Denise (Tom) Reedy of Moline, and Kathy (Kevin) Remick of Geneseo He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be left for the family at gibsonbodefh.com.

MARILYN CECELIA BAUER

Marilyn Cecelia Bauer, 82, of Sterling, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Presence St. Anne Center in Rockford.

A private memorial mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison, with Rev. Father Slawomir Zimodro officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial to St. Jude Children’s Hospital has been established.

Marilyn was born October 11, 1937 in Maywood, to William and Cecelia (Walsh) Tucker. She was educated in the Chicago grade schools and was a graduate of Our Lady of Angels Academy High School in Clinton, Iowa. On September 8, 1956 she married Ronald H. Bauer in Chicago. Marilyn and her husband ran Bromaur Collies, where they raised and showed Collies across the United States. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison, and also a member of the Collie Club of America.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald; one daughter, Mary (Juan) Ramirez of Mt. Morris; three sons, William (Laurie) Bauer of St. Paul, Minnesota, Richard (John) Bauer of Palm Beach, Florida and

Robert (Dawn) Bauer of Fulton; four grandchildren, Jesse (Rachel) Ramirez, Alexander (Megan) Ramirez, Amanda (Luke) Droste, Kayla (Kyle) Jackson; three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Anne Flaherty.

To send online condolencesgo to www.bosmarenkes.com

DONALD F. FLOMING

Donald F. Floming, 90, of Erie, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Windsor Manor in Morrison.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Erie.

Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery.A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St. Ambrose Church or Windsor Manor. A recording of the Mass will be available Friday afternoon by visiting Don’s obituary at www.gibsonbodefh.com Don was born in Atkinson, to Frank and Marie (Hulslander) Floming on November 26, 1929. He was a graduate of Erie High School and served as the Class of 1947 President. He married Shirley Melton in Erie on November 26, 1949, and was a grain and dairy farmer for the first 20 years of their marriage.

He co-owned Marie and Don’s Tavern with his mother, transitioning to owner of Don’s Tap, where he became a “legend” serving spirits and good will. Don is fondly remembered by many for his quick smile and friendly manner. He later was greenskeeper at Lake Erie Country Club and Golf Mohr, and then worked for Warkins’ Experimental well into his senior years.

He is survived by his five children and their spouses, Tam (Larry) Hamilton, Morrison; Doug Floming, Erie; Kindyl (Scott) Weber, Erie; Kevin Floming, Marion; Greg (Linda) Floming, Erie; 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; and a brother, Will Floming, Geneseo.

He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley in November 2012; grandson, Michael Hamilton in 2013; and sister, Ruth Stubbs.

Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

EDNA MAE TEGELER

Edna Mae Tegeler, 95, of Mt. Carroll, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Allure of Mt. Carroll.

Edna Mae was born September 28, 1924 in Fulton the daughter of Klaas and Effie (VanderVinne) Wiersema. She mar-

ried Lawrence W. Tegeler on February 24, 1950 and was a homemaker. Edna Mae was a current/charter member of Faith Reformed Church in Lanark where she taught Sunday School and Catechism and was a RCYF Youth Leader.

She attended the rural Spring Valley Grade School, Lockhart School in rural Fulton and graduated eighth grade from Fairhaven School in rural Carroll County.

She was a foster parent for many years and also sold Avon.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Tegeler of Mt. Carroll; one daughter, Laurinda (Rich) Ten Pas of Stockton; one son, Roger (Sue) Tegeler of Maynard, Iowa; two brothers, Alvin Wiersema of Morrison and Leroy (Mary Jean) Wiersema of Sterling; four grandchildren, Pachia (Mark) Rice, Nicole (Jim) Tartaglia, Tabatha (Jesse) Osmundson and Joshua (Becky) Tegeler; and eight great-grandchildren, Payton Broshouse, Elijah Rice, Piper Brown, Jameson Brown, Lydia Tegeler, William Osmundson, Jamie Osmundson and Caleb Tegeler.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Alta Wiersema and Mary Holesinger; and four brothers, Henry, Richard, Marvin and Paul Wiersema.

A service will take place at a later date.

Memorials have been established to FHN Hospice, 773 West Lincoln Blvd., Suite 403, Freeport, IL 61032 and to Allure of Mt. Carroll, 1006 Lowden Rd., Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053.

Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton.

Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

DAVID LEE RICKETTS, JR.

David Lee Ricketts Jr, 56, of Anchorage, Alaska died from cancer on July 21, 2020 at Providence Alaska Medical Center.

David was born November 7, 1963 in Morrison. He moved to Alaska in 1981 after graduating from Prophetstown High School and lived there till his death.

At the end of his life, he was able to say, he had a wonderful life, filled with a peace from a Faith he hadn’t known before, with family, he had always felt true joy with and happiness that was shared by friends. #RICKETTSSTRONG He was employed by NW Data until his diagnosis in November 2019, he then

medically retired, to be able to fight his battle with cancer. He did so with dignity, courage and faith.

He is survived by Eve, his wife, who knew and loved him for 32+ years (20 of them married). An incredible father of two beautiful girls, Traci and Pamela; grandfather to Bella, uncle to nephew Jason Loechel of Lyndon. He was an incredible friend to so many.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley; father, David Sr.; and sister, Sheryl.

RUTH C. WILKENS

Ruth C. Wilkens, 89, of Brookfield, Wisconsin; formerly of Sterling, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her home in Brookfield.

A private memorial service will be held at Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home; there will be no visitation.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

Ruth was born June 5, 1931 in Morrison, to Ren and Cornelia (Tegeler) Ottens. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. On September 8, 1950 she married Robert J. Wilkens, who died February 7, 1993 after 42 years of marriage. Ruth was a woman of faith, as a homemaker, church choir member, pianist for church services and member in the Women’s Church Circle.

She belonged to the Morrison Christian Reformed Church, Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Sterling, and Brookfield Christian Reformed Church in Wisconsin. Ruth enjoyed music, playing the piano, reading, needlework and watching sports.

Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia (Richard) Greenup – Brookfield, Wisconsin and Cheryl (Martin) Schrader of Germantown; two sons, Roger (Cathy) Wilkens of Port Richey, Florida and Craig (Jennifer) Wilkens of Rockford; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Kimmel of New Port Richey, FL and Judy Steele of Princeton, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; one sister, Rachel J. Groharing; one brother, Willis Ottens.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Good Growing Webinar Series, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 3-4 p.m. at home

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce a free, online webinar series, Good Growing in Illinois. University of Illinois Extension Educators Andrew Holsinger, Chris Enroth, Ken Johnson and Katie Parker will teach these webinars. These webinars are offered free, and preregistration is required at go.illinois.edu/ clwevents

Four Seasons Horticulture Webinar Series, Aug. 11 1:30 p.m. at home

The Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series is one of the most popular horticulture programs offered by the Illinois Extension Horticulture Team. Each season,

the team hosts live webinars delivered via Zoom. Registration is required and can be completed at go.illinois.edu/fourseasons.

everyday environment. Register online at: go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironmentwebinars

Everyday Environment Webinar Series, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, 1 p.m. - at home

Share Your Life Story, Sept. 1, 8, 14, 22, 29, Oct 6 - 10-11:30 a.m.Whiteside Extension Office, Sterling

Join us for weekly sessions on environmental topics presented by University of Illinois Extension’s Energy & Environmental Stewardship Team! These webinars will both provide new information on natural resources and help you learn how to make small changes in your lifestyle to have a positive impact on the environment. From lawn care, native plants, and managing home waste to understanding coyote behavior and atmospheric optics, there is never a shortage of new things to learn about your

This writing series is free and open to the public. Social distancing, mask, and sanitation procedures will be strictly adhered to.

Class may be held outside, weather permitting. If public health conditions change, class will be transitioned to an online format. Pre-registration is required for participation.

Registration opens on Aug. 1.

To pre-register for the series or for more information, visit go.illinois.edu/WhitesideLifeStory or call 815-632-3611.

off of drinking fountains for hygiene reasons. Guests are encouraged to bring their own drinking watering if desired. Bottled water will also be available to purchase for $1.

Guests are asked not to bring in food or snacks to be eaten during general play times . The only food allowed is for schedules private parties held inside the closed party rooms.

Also, as a precaution, members of the public who are experiencing fever, cough, shortness of breath, or who have been in close contact with someone who is ill with COVID-19, are asked to not enter the Discovery Center at this time.

Sarah Lind, Discovery Center executive director, says her board of directors and staff are excited to be open again for area children and families.

Lind says the mid-day sanitizing period is a critical component to the success of the reopening plan. During

that time, her staff removes all small items --toys, books, blocks, dressup costumes, and the like--from the museum floor, and replaces them with clean ones. Additionally, staff cleans all surfaces with a professional sanitizer made specifically for public areas such as restaurants, schools and hospitals. The sanitizer is food-grade and non-toxic once dry.

Funtime Friday will also resume on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The program topic for Friday, July 31, will be “Welcome Back! ”Participants will be socially distanced as they participate in the shared activities which will include a story, and a science experiment for children about how germs spread.

Museum admission is $4 per person ages two to 64, $3 per person ages 65 and older, free for children one and younger. Contact them at (563) 2433600, email at info@adlerdiscoverycenter.org

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center reopening The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum!” has reopened with new hours and a new way to stay safe and play.

The Discovery Center will be open on Fridays and Saturdays for a morning play period from10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., closed mid-day, and the open again for an afternoon play period from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The mid-day closure is a time for museum staff to sanitize and disinfect surfaces and to replace toys and costumes. On Sundays, the Discovery Center will be open for an afternoon play period from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Face masks are required for everyone ages two and older. Guests may wear their own masks or they may buy or rent one from the Center for $1.

Other reopening differences at the Discovery Center include the turning

GOLF OUTING Fulton Kiwanis golf outing

The Fulton Kiwanis Club will hold their annual golf outing Thursday, September 10 at Sandburr Run in Thomson. Tee off will be at 9 a.m. Cost is $50 per person which includes cart and lunch. All proceeds fund scholarships at Fulton High School.

If you would like to join us or sponsor a hole for $50, please contact Bill Wilkin at 815-589-4007.

OBITUARIES CONTINUED KRISTIE OVERBECK Kristie Overbeck, 43, of Champions Gate, Florida, went to join her mother, Linda Overbeck, in heaven on Friday, July 24, 2020.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 1, with a memorial

visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Ken Renkes will officiate.

A memorial has been established by the family.

The family requests that all those who are attending, please wear a mask and social distance.

To send online condolencesgo to www.bosmagibson.com

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The IESA Board of Directors held a special meeting on July 23 to discuss fall sports and whether those activities could be held in accordance with the current limitations placed on schools and activities by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

After much discussion, the board unanimously approved to cancel the regular season and IESA state series in the sports of boys and girls golf, boys baseball, girls softball, and boys and girls cross-country for the 202021 school year.

There are no plans to try and re-schedule the activities or conduct them later in the school year in part due to if and when high schools in Illinois play their contests.

Girls softball practice was scheduled to start July 27. The baseball and cross-country seasons were scheduled to start Aug. 3. The board delayed any decision on girls basketball. The first day of girls basketball practice is scheduled for Aug. 31.

The board will meet again in late August to make a decision regarding girls basketball.

The board did review and approve a plan submitted by the Speech Advisory Committee that allows schools to hold their own speech contest during the upcoming school year.

Schools that participate in speech will receive information at a later date. No decisions regarding any other activities were made.

“The decisions made by the IESA Board of Directors were by far the most difficult decisions I have ever witnessed the Board make in my tenure with IESA,” said IESA Executive Director Steve Endsley. “The current limitations on schools mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health were brought up many times during the meeting. With there being so many unknowns regarding the re-opening of schools, the safety of the very students who participate in jr. high and middle school activities was at the very center of the discussion.

“After each member had an opportunity to discuss the IDPH limitations and safety of the students, the Board ultimately decided to cancel golf, softball, baseball, and cross-country for the fall of the 202021 school year. Our sincere hope is that there are changes to the limitations placed on schools which will allow the remainder of the activities in the upcoming school year to be held as scheduled.”

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WHITESIDE COUNTY VIRTUAL 4-H SHOW RESULTS Carbon/Pigment Division A on Canvas, Paper or Glass / Original (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show) Whiteside County held a Virtual 4-H Anna Eggemeyer, 5th Show which was judged July 9-12. 4-Hers grade, Cottonwood, Cooking submitted photos, videos and project reports depending on the project area into 201/Scones (Blue, State Fair an online system called Fairentry.com.

Delegate, Reserve Best of Once uploads for each project were subShow) Visual Arts: Fiber / mitted the projects were judged virtually. Original (Blue), Food DecoGabriella Abell, 8th grade, Hume rating-Beginning (Blue, Best of Show) Happy Hustlers, Visual Arts-Chalk/CarLisa Hardesty, 8th grade, Garden Plain bon/Pigment Division A on Canvas, Paper Ripsnorters, Aerospace Display (Blue, Best or Glass / Original (Blue) of Show) Gracelyn Abell, 7th grade, Hume Justin Jacobs, 5th grade, Fenton Happy Hustlers, Photography 1 (Blue, Wizards, Electricity 3 (Blue, State Fair State Fair Alternate) Visual Arts-Chalk/ Delegate), Beekeeping 2 (Blue, State Fair Carbon/Pigment Division A on Canvas, Delegate, Reserve Best of Show) Paper or Glass / Non-Original (Blue), Quinn James, 10th grade, Cottonwood, Woodworking 1 (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Rabbit-4 Class Rabbit/Junior Buck (Blue, Best of Show) Champion), Rabbit-4 Class Rabbit/Junior Jenna Anderson, 12th grade, Fenton Buck (Red), Photography 2 (Red) Wizards, Visual Arts Clay / Original (Blue, Harper Johnson, 4th grade, Hume Best of Show) Happy Hustlers, Clothing and Textiles/ Lara Bielema, 10th grade, Garden Plain Shopping in Style – Beginning (Blue, State Ripsnorters, Health 1 (Blue, Best of Show) Fair Delegate, Best of Show), Photography Public Presentations, Formal Speech – 1 (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show) Original (Blue, Top senior Overall) Grace Klimstra, 10th grade, Garden Alexandria Bullard, 11th grade, Fenton Plain Ripsnorters, Visual Arts: Fiber/OrigiWizards, Creative Writing (Blue, State Fair nal (Blue, Reserve Best of Show, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show) Photography 3 Alternate) (Blue, State Fair Alternate) Photography 2 Lola Klimstra, 7th grade, Garden Plain (Blue, State Fair Delegate) Ripsnorters, Visual Arts: Chalk/Carbon/ Emma Dahl, 8th grade, Fulton 4-Hers, Pigment Division B on Wood, Metal or Do Your Own Thing-General (Blue, Textiles (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best Reserve Best of Show) Visual Arts- Glass/ of Show) Plastic / Original (Blue, Best of Show) Laylah Kraft, 7th grade, Fenton WizMaggie Dahl, 8th grade, Fulton 4-Hers, ards, Horse Halter-Non Quarter Type Do Your Own Thing- Foods (Blue, Best of (Blue, Reserve Champion), Horse: WalkShow) Trot Pleasure (Rider 8-13) (Blue, ChampiPaige Dykstra, 10th grade, Fenton Wiz- on) ards, Do Your Own Thing-General (Blue, Madison Krum, 8th grade, CottonBest of Show) wood, Cooking 301/Yeast Bread (Blue, Kyle Dykstra, 3rd grade, Cottonwood, State Fair Delegate), Veterinary Science Photography 1 (Blue) (Blue, State Fair Alternate, Reserve Best Katherine Eggemeyer, 9th grade, Cot- of Show) tonwood, Cats (Blue, Best of Show), Child August Kuehl, 8th grade, Genesee Development (Blue) Photography 3 (Blue, Hillbillies, Exploratory/Collectibles (Blue, State Fair Alternate) Visual Arts: Chalk/ Best of Show), Public Presentations: Oral Submitted by Allie Johnston, 4-H Program Coordinator for Whiteside County

Interpretation – Team (Blue) Delaney Kuehl, 3rd grade, Genesee Hillbillies, PhotoWgraphy 1 (Blue) Isabel Lane, 7th grade, Fen ton Wizards, Horse HalterQuarter Type (Red, Champi on), Horse: Walk-Trot Plea sure (Rider 8-13) (Red, Reserve Champion) Isabel Lee, 3rd grade, Cottonwood, Cats-Purr-fect (Red) Ethan Lee, 6th grade, Cottonwood, Computer Science: Intermediate Visual Programming (Blue), Weather and Climate Science 1 (Blue) Lilli Manon, 10th grade, Genesee Hillbillies, Clothing and Textiles/STEAM Clothing 2 - Simply Sewing Sewn Clothing (Blue), Visual Arts: Fiber / Original (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show) Alex Manon, 8th grade, Genesee Hillbillies, Public Presentations: Oral Interpretation – Team (Blue) Isabella Olvera, 5th grade, Fenton Wizards, Intercultural: Diversity and Cultural Awareness (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show), Scrapbooking-Beginning (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show), Visual Arts: Computer-Generated Art (Blue, Best of Show) Chloe Slock, 7th grade, Hume Happy Hustlers, Photography 1 (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Reserve Best of Show), Scrapbooking-Beginning (Blue, Reserve Best of Show, State Fair Alternate) Alivia Story, 8th grade, Garden Plain Ripsnorters, Civic Engagement 1 (Blue, Best of Show) Katelyn Temple, 4th grade, Garden Plain Ripsnorters, Family Heritage (Blue, Best of Show), Floriculture A (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show), Food Science 1 – 4 (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show) Talisa Thomas, 8th grade, Fenton Wizards, Horse Halter-Non Quarter Type (Blue, Champion), Western Pleasure (8-13) (Blue, Champion), English Pleasure

(Blue, Champion), Hunter Hack/ Pony (Blue, Champion) Tea Thomas, 11th grade, Fenton Wizards, Horse Halter-Non Quarter Type, (Red), Hunter Hack/Horse (Blue, Reserve Champion), English Pleasure (Blue, Reserve Champion), Western Pleasure (14 and older) (Blue, Champion) Owen VonHolten, 3rd grade, Fenton Wizards, Aerospace: Model Rocketry (Blue), Beekeeping 1 (Blue, State Fair Alternate), Poultry: Exhibit 1 dozen eggs (Blue, Champion), Poultry: Pullet- Breeding (Blue, Champion), Poultry: Cockerelmeat (over 4 lbs) (Blue, Reserve Champion), Vegetable Gardening: Vegetable Plate (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show) Noah VonHolten, 5th grade, Fenton Wizards, Beekeeping 2 (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show), Poultry: Exhibit 1 dozen eggs (Blue, Reserve Champion), Poultry: Cockerel (up to 4 lbs.) (Blue, Champion), Poultry: Pullet – Breeding(Blue, Reserve Champion), Vegetable Gardening: Vegetable Plate (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Reserve Best of Show), Veterinary Science (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show) Gracie Witmer, 6th grade, Genesee Hillbillies, Clothing and Textiles/ STEAM Clothing 1 FUNdamentals Sewn Non-Clothing (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Best of Show), Visual Arts: Chalk/Carbon/ Pigment Division A on Canvas, Paper or Glass / Original (Blue), Woodworking 1 (Blue, State Fair Delegate, Reserve Best of Show) Grady Witmer, 4th grade, Genesee Hillbillies, Electricity 1 (Blue, State Fair Alternate, Best of Show), Chalk/Carbon/ Pigment Division A on Canvas, Paper or Glass / Non-Original (Blue), Woodworking 1 (Blue, State Fair Alternate) Alayna Zinke, 6th grade, Cottonwood, Visual Arts: Chalk/Carbon/Pigment Division A on Canvas, Paper or Glass / Original (Blue, Reserve Best of Show, State Fair Alternate)

AGRI-BUSINESS

ENTRY DEADLINES

BY DANIEL GRANT FARMWEEK

Photo courtesy of Purdue University Extension

Oblong lesions develop on leaf tissue after infection of the northern corn leaf blight fungus. That and other foliar diseases, including tar spot and southern rust, popped up in the state recently after several rounds of rainy, humid weather. via storm systems and thrives in hot/humid conditions. It was confirmed in the central part of Missouri before the recent finding in Lee County.

“The way the storms have been pushing through, I’m almost positive we’ll see some rust in west central and south central parts of the state,” Kleczweski said. “People should definitely be out looking at things.”

Crop scouting remains a crucial part of the picture as timing is everything when it comes to fungicide applications.

Most fungicides carry about 2-3 weeks of activity, according to the pathologist. Kleczewski also reported findings of grey leaf spot, northern corn leaf blight and frogeye leaf spot in soybeans, particularly in the southern parts of the state, in recent weeks.

marked by Aug. 10.

Overnight camping will be available in DuQuoin for $25 per night.

IDOA will award ribbons to champions, reserve champions, grand champions and reserve grands in each species.

Premiums will be based on total entry money received in a jackpot-style format.

The junior livestock show will be a show-and-go format to discourage overnight camping and stalling of any species. Species with the ability to show off trailers will be asked to do so.

All exhibitors, family members and general public at both locations must adhere to six-foot social distancing guidelines and will be required to wear a protective face covering at all times while on the Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.

For a list of rules and a premium book, visit www2.illinois.gov/

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Rain makes grain. But it also enhances the development of foliar diseases this time of year.

And that’s a growing concern after recent rounds of thunderstorms crossed the state distributing various amounts of precipitation this month.

“We were in a patch of really hot, dry weather for quite some time that’s not favorable for foliar diseases,” Nathan Kleczewski, University of Illinois field crop pathologist, said July 20. “But, the last 10 days or so, depending on where you’re at, we got quite a bit of rain and we have more chances again (July 20-23).”

With the combination of recent rains and “the more humidity we have, the more likely we’ll see foliar diseases,” he noted. “Right now is a crucial time to be looking at fields.”

Cases of tar spot and southern rust were confirmed recently in Illinois, with a hotspot to the northwest around Lee County and the surrounding area. Tar spot caused significant crop injury, particularly in northern Illinois, in 2018 while southern rust created significant issues in the state in 2016.

“Relative to 2018, tar spot is starting (about three weeks) later this year,” Kleczewski said. “But it’s earlier than last year.

“Particularly in the northwest part of the state where they’ve had rain and been on the cooler end of temperatures, it bumps up the likelihood for diseases to develop,” the pathologist noted. “We might see symptoms in the next week or two.”

Meanwhile, southern rust, a tropical disease, rides into the Midwest

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) recently released entry forms and entry deadlines for the junior livestock exposition on the Illinois State Fairgrounds and for the junior horse show on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

Entries must be submitted by mail and are available online at www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr.

The junior livestock expo will occur Sept. 11-13 and Sept. 18-20 in Springfield.

Junior shows are open only to Illinois residents ages 8 to 21.

Entries for beef, sheep, dairy goats, pygmy goats, rabbits and poultry must be postmarked by Aug. 10.

Entries for swine, dairy cattle and meat goats must be postmarked by Aug. 17.

The junior horse show will be Aug. 29-30 and Sept. 5-6 in DuQuoin.

Entries for both English and western shows must be post-

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EXPLORE SAVANNA

Savanna makes USA Today’s list of top 10 ‘Best Small Town for Adventure’

By SARA FORD for Shaw Media

SAVANNA – This Mississippi River town was chosen by USA Today’s 10 Best contest as one of the top 10 cities in the nation in which to have an outdoor adventure.

“It’s such an honor, and so exciting to be recognized,” Mayor Chris Lain said. “It’ll bring in a lot of people, and help the county and the region.”

Savanna took the fourth spot, while Beaufort, North Carolina was ranked No. 1. Sitka, Alaska, Spearfish, South Dakota, andTelluride, Colorado also were among the 10.

According to USA Today, a panel of experts partnered with its 10 Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners are determined by a popular vote.

To qualify, the towns must have a fewer than 25,000 people, but be big on outdoor adventure. Savanna has about 3,000 residents.

Lain thinks his city was nominat-

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The Savanna Sabula Bridge can be viewed from the Oak Point scenic overlook in Palisades State Park. The wooded park is just one of the reasons Savanna was chosen by USA Today’s 10 Best contest as one of the top 10 cities in the nation in which to have an outdoor adventure. ed because of its “Explore Savanna” marketing campaign.

He was notified last month that the town was in the running for the top 20, and later that it had made the top 10, although he had to wait to

officially announce it until Friday, when he posted it on the Savanna’s Facebook page.

As part of the accolades, the town can use the 10 Best logo on signage near its entrances.

In Savanna, there is truly a lot to explore – just beyond the historic downtown, visitors have ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as hiking and exploring Mississippi Palisades State Park, biking the Great River Bike Trail, following the wine trail, playing at nearby golf courses, visiting the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center, or fishing, boating, kayaking, and tubing on nearby lakes and rivers.

There are many adventure options, Lain said. His favorite activities are hiking Palisades Park and boating the Mississippi River. Two adventure buses roll through the town seven days a week, transporting guests to tubing trips from smaller rivers to the mouth of the Mississippi. Paddleboat, bike and kayak rentals make it easier for visitors to “really take advantage” of what Savanna has to offer, Lain also notes.

Find “Explore Savanna” on Facebook or by going to exploresavanna. comto start planning your adventures.

MOUNT CARROLL

Timber Lake Playhouse fundraiser to be virtual Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announced its 13th Annual Gala will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29.

This year, for the first time in the gala 13-year history, due to COVID gathering restrictions, the gala will be held virtually.

“I’ll admit, after last year’s highly successful gala, I was skeptical about holding this year’s online,” said TLP Board President and Gala Committee Chairperson, Robin Saar. “However, the way that this virtual event is shaping up, it’s going to be a great experience.”

One of the main attractions are the auction events. This year’s virtual gala will be no different.

“Guests will have the opportunity to bid on live and silent auction items,” said TLP Executive Director, Dan Danielowski. “Our staff is working to provide the technology that will allow gala guests to bid online, via phone and email and also early bidding options.”

Items will feature unique experiences, dinners, special theatre

events, and fabulous-themed baskets.

This year’s Fund the Need auction will include funding for remodeling the actor cabins as well as other projects around the theatre.

The entertainment is also a big draw to the gala.

“Our Virtual Gala will bring top quality entertainment to our audiences in a way that is catered to the virtual platform.” said Paul Stancato, TLP Artistic Director. “It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Entertainment will feature music

and company members from throughout TLP’s 59 year history. Also on that night, TLP’s 2021 60th anniversary season will be announced.

“The decorations in the tent last year made the gala a festive event.” said Saar. “Since we are unable to bring you to a decorated tent in the woods, this year we’re doing a little something to help ‘bring the woods to your home’ for the party.”

Each ticket holder will receive a TLP Gala Party in a Box in the mail prior to the event. The party box will

be filled with items to make your party festive.

The gala can be viewed as simply as an individual watching from a phone or laptop, to a small house party watching on the big screen television set.

“We don’t advocate having a big party at your home, but if you have a small group of friends or family that you socialize with during COVID, having that small group of six or eight to your home for dinner and then a Gala Viewing Party would make a great evening,” said Danielowski.

TLP will include instructions and technical support to those who need it to be able to view the gala on your large format television.

TLP would also like to “Zoom” in to various gala parties around the area. If you would invite us into your home on that evening, let us know.

We’ll work with you on how we can make that happen.

This is the largest fundraiser for Timber Lake Playhouse. Tickets for the event are $75 and may be purchased at timberlakeplayhouse.org.

FULTON - GLIMPSES OF THE PAST

60 Years Aug. 4, 1960

A Grand Opening is planned for Ray Rus’s new Dari-Delite and many special attractions have been arranged for the occasion. The new Dari-Delite, located at 1305 Sixteenth Avenue, is one of the most complete and modern in this section of the country.

Mrs. Matt Hansen is to take a trip on the Corvair 880 Delta Jet to Atlanta, GA and back as a guest of the airline in honor of her one hundred second birthday. Her daughter Mrs. Henry Wiersema of Western Springs will accompany her.

50 Years Aug. 5, 1970

40 Years July 30, 1980

Five generations of the Damhoff family gathered recently. Mrs. Anna Damhoff, great-great grandmother; Mrs. Herman Koenes, great-grandmother; Jared Lee Colschen, representing the fifth generation; Mrs. Robert Buikema, grandmother and mother Mrs. Steven Colschen.

The City of Fulton by the U. S. Census Bureau shows that the population is 3,909 as an increase from the 1970 listing of 3,630. The Town of Fulton (Township) also shows gain of 223 from the 1970 figures.

30 Years Aug. 1, 1990

A customer of Merema Bros.

Implement, Willis Gradert of Bryant, Iowa, is a fortunate man after being hit from behind by a semi tractor trailer while driving his Massey-Ferguson tractor. Merema Bros. were contacted to pick up the remains of the tractor and bring back to their business in Fulton.

The Fulton Community Fund has increased its goal to $35,500, which was decided by officials of organization. The new goal is $200 over last year’s goal. Door to door campaign is to begin October 1.

20 Years Aug. 2, 2000

Salaries of city council members and the Mayor will not change according to action taken a the regular council meeting. Members of the council have been studying the

request of alderman Gordon Sims and Vernon Schipper for several months to raise salaries of mayor and other city officials.

Thomas Han of Fulton, has been accepted into the Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora. He will enter this fall and living on campus in dormitory housing.

10 Years Aug. 4, 2010

Albany Miss Flame contestants include: Heidi Holcomb, Beth Calcote, Elizabeth Sanquist, Paige Sanquist, Delaney Haven and Sara Naftzger. Miss Spark contestants include: Emma Bell, Ashley Maze, Jenna Anderson, Catie St. Peter and Lena Litherland.

During the Albany Lions Club annual meeting President Steve Dyson, presented the Citizen of the Year Award to Brain Holcomb for his outstanding efforts.

YOUR HEALTH

Do’s and don’ts of lifting weights for exercise

BY DR. STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. Lifting weights has become a popular form of exercise for people of many ages and backgrounds.

While this form of exercise was formerly confined to young males interested in sports or professions that required strong and powerful muscles, weight lifting is now widely expanded and includes, of course, not only females but also people of many ages. Iincluding many people over 65 and individuals who participate in a wide variety of sports from golf to running as well as football and wrestling.

This suggests what many have come to find out; that weight lifting may benefit people from a wide variety of backgrounds whether through fun for fitness or for increased strength and endurance.

Weightlifting can be tailored for the individual’s need, program, condition, age, etc. One of the most important things early is to find someone who can help you learn how to do the exercises correctly. This may be a coach, trainer or instructor. Books are sometimes helpful as well.

The major lifts performed with barbells, including the clean-and-jerk, power clean, snatch, dead lift, bench, and overhead presses may cause injuries without proper technique and the

help of spotters. This is irrespective of age.

A period of warming up is important, as it is with many sports, as well as a period of cooling off. This generally involves using less weight and emphasizing a gradual build-up through a range of motion or repetition over power.

The cool-down period can be equally important to help avoid tightness and muscle fatigue.

In general, if one’s goals are to increase endurance while obtaining extra strength, repetitions of 15 or more and should be emphasized over bulk lifting.

If, on the other hand, increased strength is the major goal rather than endurance, the emphasis may be on increasing the weights over a period of time. However, repetitions also can be helpful here, as some measure of endurance is always valuable for any sport, just as is some measure of strength.

The interval one uses between weightlifting sessions would depend on the muscle groups that are used, the type of lifting – whether endurance or power lifting, and your recovery rate. Generally, especially if power lifting is the primary focus, the same muscle groups are not recommended to be strained again within a 48 hour time frame. Programs can be

setup that involve alternate muscle groups while still allowing for good workouts and then throwing in repetition workouts as well to help keep a healthy combination.

Some other “do’s with weightlifting” include: 1) Using a spotter. 2) Keeping the back straight when lifting. 3) Proper lifting technique when moving weights, even around the room. 4) Wearing shoes with good traction. 5) Making sure the equipment is in good condition.

Some “don’ts of weight lifting include: 1) Don’t hyperventilate. That is, don’t breathe in and out too fast.

Breath is important with weight lifting, but it should be done properly.

2) Don’t continue lifting if you feel pain. Painful exercise needs to be stopped for at least a few days and then tried with less weight.

3) Don’t exercise any set of muscles more than three times a week; especially power lifting.

4) Don’t cheat on your technique in order to lift heavier weights.

5) Don’t lift heavy weight without spotters.

6) Don’t lift more that you know you can safely lift.

7) Don’t use steroids. The shortterm effect is not worth any long term consequence, as we have spelled out in another article.

Creatinine has been a growing supplement used by many for boosting strength. As of this date, the final word is not out on creatinine as the reviews are mixed. It does appear that in some individuals there is a clear increase in muscle mass, though others many increase the weight without increasing the muscle mass.

If one chooses to use this product it is essential that the directions be followed and large volumes of water be consumed.

Finally, weight lifting can be fun and rewarding, as well as a good form of exercise and conditioning if done properly. In fact, muscle mass helps to burn fat. Even studies with nursing home patients have shown improvement in muscle mass and possibly less fat.

In the past it was recommended that weight lifting is delayed until the muscle and bone system had matured moderately (14-15 years).

The experts now feel that if proper technique is employed, children ages 7-8 may lift under supervision. Their weight lifting should be with weights they can do 25-30 times in repetition to avoid the damage to bones from heavier weights.

For those who have questions about weight lifting and scoliosis, this should not be a problem if proper technique is used.

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Larry Senior, who will teach chemistry and physical science at Fulton High School during the coming year, was awarded a master of arts degree at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

The Deep Rock Service station at the foot of the Fulton-Lyons bridge has recently been opened by the new owner, William Bottoms. He will be assisted in the service station and used auto operation by John Edens.

The station will be known as B & J Service while the used car business will be called the Bridge Auto Sales.

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NOVEMBER ELECTIONS

Want to be Mayor? Mandatory requirements exist

BY JERRY LINDSEY Shaw Media A lot of attention is currently being mustered for the November elections, but attention should also be considered for the local scenes with the big question for all Whiteside County communities is “ Who will be running for mayor in 2020?

Certain mandatory requirements exist for any interested candidate.

1) No felony conviction, 2) Must live within the city limits, 3) Must be a registered voter and 4) Can not have any defaulted statements to the city.

So, If you have reviewed the above mandatories, and still own an interest, perhaps a few other considerations need to be researched.

1) Are you informed on the affairs

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of the city council? If knowledge of council procedures and challenges are new to you, perhaps attendance to the bi-monthly meetings would be a good educational experience.

2) Are you recognizable within the city? Knowing who to work with and what issues the people are concerned about are key factors of maneuvering within the mayor’s responsibilities, so confirming support of local leaders would be an enhancement tool of great value.

3) Are you familiar with the city budget? The mayor must be able to work with city administrator and officials to reach a budget that falls within the parameters of the available funds but generates an action plan that maintains a desirable community for all to see.

accident at Route 84 and Highway 30; responded to a burglary to motor vehicle JULY 17 – 23 call in the 500 block of 11th Avenue; Michael C. Hebdon of Fulton, was assisted with a disturbance call in the cited for no valid insurance, driving while 200 block of 7th Street. license is suspended and speeding in the Officers responded to a burning com1900 block of 4th Street. He was released plaint in the 600 block of 22nd Avenue; with a notice to appear. responded to a suspicious subjects call Officers responded to an abandoned in the 700 block of 13th Avenue and vehicle call in the 600 block of 22nd attempted to locate a warrant arrest in Avenue; responded to a welfare check in the 500 block of 24th Avenue. the 200 block of 11th Avenue; assisted Individuals names in the above report with a welfare check in the 500 block of have been merely accused of a charge, 24th Avenue; responded to a suspicious they are presumed innocent until proven vehicle call in the 400 block of 18th guilty.

Avenue; responded to a follow up criminal damage to property call in the 600 Morrison Police Report block of 22nd Avenue and responded to a Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton disturbance call in the 200 block of 11th reports the following arrests made and Avenue. citations issued since Monday, July 17, Officers responded to a domestic 2020. disturbance call in the 900 block of 4th Arrests: On Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Avenue; responded to a theft call in the approximately 6:20 pm, Morrison Police 1500 block of 3rd Avenue; assisted the arrested Tyler J. Merema, age 35 of Rock Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department Falls, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant with a domestic disturbance call on issued by Whiteside County charging Schafer Road.

Merema with Unlawful Possession of A written warning was issued for no Methamphetamine – Violation of Drug rear registration plate light on 14th Avenue and no rear registration plate light on Court Program. Merema was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. the North Bridge.

Citations: Officers responded to a criminal damJune 17: Brian K. Drehmer, 58, Morrison age to state supported property call on Nuisance – Tall Grass/Noxious Weeds 22nd Avenue; assisted with a disorderly June 22: June E. Scudder 80 Morrison conduct call in the 700 block of 20th Failure to Reduce Speed (Accident) Avenue.

June 22: Nicholas G. Basten 24 Clinton A written warning was issued for speeding in the 100 block of 14th Avenue IA Driving While License Suspended The public is reminded that these are and improper lighting in the 800 block of merely charges and all persons are pre14th Avenue. sumed innocent until proven guilty in a Officers assisted the Whiteside Councourt of law. ty Sheriff’s Department with a traffic

4) Are you qualified to be placed on the ballot? A petition with a required number of signatures must be timely presented for your name to appear on the ballot. The State Election Commission can provide a list of names of registered voters in our area.

5) Are you running under a party recognition? Consider which party has the majority of followers which will enable you to pick popular sides on issues to garner the most votes and followers.

6) Are you familiar with the city’s past? It is proven that in order to envision the future, you must understand the past.

7) Are you a leader? True leaders inspire others. It takes citizen leadership to guide the course of a

community.

The University of Birmingham simplifies the necessary characteristics for an effective community leaders to own as; A) Openness to learn, B) Desire to help others through public administration, C) Ability to engage, and D) Understanding of commercialization.

If a candidate owns a desire to lead the community then the time to react and initiate an awareness of the intent is now.

Preparation and understanding are major undertakings and the office of mayor of any community in Whiteside County will welcome that individual to take the community forward and establish a proud and safe home for its citizens.

SUBMISSIONS REMINDER The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused much confusion in many communication centers and the local newspapers are no exception. In a simplified request, please forward all future submissions and/or questions for the Whiteside News Sentinel, The Prophetstown Echo, The Review and The Fulton Journal to wnsnews@shawmedia.com.

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CHURCH LISTINGS ALBANY Albany United Methodist Church 502 North 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas

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

Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton 815-772-3554

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

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

Thrive Ministries-First CRC Campus 801 15th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-3790 www.thriveforchrist.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Philip Stel

CORDOVA

FENTON

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

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

Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032

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

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

Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Rd., Fulton

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Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema

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

Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish Second Reformed Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton - 815-589-3425 www.secondreformedchurch.net secretary@secondreformedchurch.net

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

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

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

MORRISON Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 W. South St., Morrison Pastor Tammy Anderson 815-414-1758 - Office 772-4896 Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison

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Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison - 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Marketm Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison - 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Al Pruis, Interium Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Livestrea services Sundays 9:30 a.m. firstpresmorrison@gmail.com 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 - 970-483-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Rev. Noah Panlilio - 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

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PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Lee Williams Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 & 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101 Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone 523-2834

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

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

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

TAMPICO St. Mary Catholic Church 105 Benton St., Tampico Fr. Richard M. Russo, Pastor Phone 815-438-5425

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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

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

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The Browns on outdoor stage at Spring Valley Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Browns to the outdoor stage on Thursday August 6 6 p.m. Please join us in the Valley for an evening of praise and worship. A free will offering will be taken.

The Browns are from LeMars, IA. They have been touring across the United States since the group began 20 years ago. It is truly a family affair when they hit the stage. The

musical stylings of Adam, Michaela, Shelly and Andrew exude excitement and offer a great experience to all who hear them. The Browns deliver the powerful message of the gospel through word and song that engage audiences of all ages.

Spring Valley is having drive in services each Sunday morning. I f you do not have a church to call your own or if your church is not having services right now, please come and join us.

CHURCH BRIEFS

First Reformed Church worship service

tion, go to our website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

Worship begins at 9:00 a.m. on August 2 at First Reformed Church, located at 510 - 15th Avenue in Fulton.

Ken Renkes will lead the worship service and special music will be provided

by Eric and Carol Janvrin. Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required.

At 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, the senior meal will be served in Fellowship Hall. Also on Wednesdays at 11:30, Feed the Children will provide bags of groceries curbside from the parsonage garage.

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

Spring Valley welcomes Trinity Men’s Quartet Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, welcomes Trinity Men’s Quartet to the outdoor stage on Sunday, August 2, at 6:00 pm. Come out to the Valley and enjoy a night of your gospel favorites with some talented local musicians!

A free will offering will be taken.

Spring Valley is also having drive-in services each Sunday morning. If you do not have a church to call your own or if your church is not having services right now, please come and join us.

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

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

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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 OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWNS OF HUME and PROPHETSTOWN, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND STATE OF ILLINOIS 02 TX 16 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE IN RE: UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWNS OF HUME and PROPHETSTOWN IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of September, 2020, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the residence of

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Curt Cruse at 8059 Blue Goose Road, Prophetstown, Illinois 61277, which is within the boundaries of said drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of said drainage district for a threeyear term.

Every adult owner of land in said district, whether residing within or without the district, is entitled to vote, and if a resident of the State of Illinois is eligible to the office of drainage commissioner.

Dated: July 17, 2020 SUE R. COSTELLO Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois Ex officio clerk of said drainage district July 28, August 4, 2020

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 2017TX31, Mid Atlantic IRA, LLC/FBO Derrick Thompson IRA. To: Angel Cano; Occupants of; Olivia Arteaga; Paul A. Osborn, Atat Law; torney Whiteside County Trustee; Whiteside County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: Lot 8 in Meadow Lawn Addition, being a Subdivision of the Northwest part of the East Half of the West half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of

SCHMALING MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT July 1, 2019 thru June 30, 2020 Balance July 1, 2019 Receipts: Pers. Prop. Repl. Tax Co. Collector Taxes Interest Misc. Receipts Grants, Gifts & Memorial Fund Disbursements: Salaries Library Materials Contractual Services Library Services Building & Equipment Maintenance Capital Expense Other FICA-Library Share Liability Insurance Balance June 30, 2019

$ 106,279.91 $ 8,215.78 $ 99,067.48 $ 709.50 $ 2,903.85 $ 24,717.51 $ 135,614.12

$ 135,614.12

$ 64,523.75 $ 19,235.41 $ 868.00 $ 5,497.84 $ 17,027.16 $ 6,782.00 $ 6,445.32 $ 1,900.96 $ 10,892.57 $ 133,173.01

$ 133.173.01 $ 108,721.02

Nancy Countryman, Treasurer Date July 21, 2020 July 28, 2020

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101 ng the 4th P.M., in the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, according to the Plat recorded in the Whiteside County Recorder's Office on June 22, 1911 in Plat Book 6, page 52, situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 11-20-409-009 On July 2, 2020, Mid Atlantic IRA, LLC/FBO Derrick Thompson IRA filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed.

The object of the plaintiff?s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 2016the 00140 for delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Whiteside County Treasurer on November 2, 2017.

The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2016 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before November 2, 2020, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Whiteside County Circuit Court on November 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom TBA. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

Mid Atlantic IRA, LLC/FBO Derrick Thompson IRA, Petitioner Stuart E.

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Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 July 14, 21, 28, 2020

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 9, A.D. 2020, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Amber & Smoke, located at 24140 Hillcrest Dr. Sterling, IL Dated this 9th date of July, A.D. 2020 Dana Nelson County Clerk July 21, 28 & August 4, 2020

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 14, 2020 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the known business as: Brett Gould DBA Gould Concrete Construction, located at 19068 Tampico Rd. Sterling IL 61081.

Dated this 14th day of July, 2020.

Dana Nelson County Clerk July 21, 28 & August 4th 2020

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 9, A.D. 2020, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post – office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Iron Cross Properties located at 23163 Moline Rd. Sterling IL 61081.

Dated this 9th day of July, A.D. 2020 Dana Nelson County Clerk July 21, 28 & August 4th 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LYNDON DRAINAGE DISTRICT # 3 IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE NO: 94 MR 64 AND STATE OF ILLINOIS DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE IN RE: LYNDON DRAINAGE DISTRICT # 3 IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of September, 2020, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Lyndon Township Office, at 101 West Commercial Street, Lyndon, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said drainage district, for the purpose of electing a drainage commissioner of

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said drainage district for a threeyear term.

Every adult owner of land in said district, whether residing within or without the district, is entitled to vote, and if a resident of the State of Illinois is eligible to the office of drainage commissioner.

Dated: July 20, 2020 SUE R. COSTELLO Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois Ex officio clerk of said drainage district July 28th & August 4th 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF HENRY B. JAMES, deceased.

No. 2020 P 103 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Henry B. James. Letters of Office were issued on July 9, 2020 to Dawn R. James, as Independent Executor whose attorneys of record are shown below.

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

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Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 20, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. A copy of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dawn R. James Independent Executor Ludens & Potter Attorneys Attorneys for Executor 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Telephone: (815) 772-2161 Fax: (815) 772-7440 July 21, 28, August 4, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATEOF SHEILA J. RASER, DECEASED. No. 20 P 91 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to

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101 give creditors of the death of Sheila J. Raser. Letters of Office were issued on June 30, 2020 to Gregory M. Raser as Executor, 3512 Lyndon Road, Prophetstown, IL 61277, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, BuckwalterSchurman & Stubblefield, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 612700111.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Morrison, Street, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 14, 2021 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the must be Clerk mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

NELSON, KILGUS, BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN & STUBBLEFIELD Attorneys for said Estate, P.O. Box 111

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NOTICE THAT the corporate authorities of the City of Fulton will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the successful bid, of the fee simple interest of the real estate, legally described as the North Half of Lot 7 in Block 15 West Fractions, West of Base Street, in the City of Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois and currently used as a site for future development and generally located at the intersection of 12th Avenue and 3rd Street and herein "Property".

Sealed bids for the purchase of the Property are hereby invited and will be received by the City Clerk at Fulton Municipal Hall, 415 11th Avenue, Fulton, on business days between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., until 4:00 p.m. on August 24, 2020. Proposals shall be addressed to: City Clerk, City of Fulton, 415 11th Avenue, Fulton, Illinois 61252, and shall bear the legend "PROPOSAL SALE OF NORTH HALF OF LOT 7" and the name and address of the bidder.

A contract for sale may be awarded to the highest bidder whose bid is found to be in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The City further reserves the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within forty-five (45) days after the bids have been opened and publicly read. All bids received shall be signed by the bidder, shall be in the form of the bid documents as provided for herein, and each such bid shall constitute an offer to the City to purchase the Property, which offer shall be irrevocable and remain open for a period of not less than forty-five (45) days following the announcement of bids at the regular meeting of the City Council on August 24, 2020.

The contract awarded to the successful bidder, if any, requires payment in full at the date of closing. The contract further provides that the sale of the Property is on an "as-is" basis with no warranties and no warranty of the usability or condition of the Property. The successful bidder, if any, will be required to enter into a contract to purchase with the City of Fulton, subject to the terms and conditions of an ordinance directing the sale, a copy of which is available at City Hall. Nothing in this notice shall constitute a waiver or alteration of all or any portion of the ordinance directing the sale of the lots.

David Gibbons City Clerk July 21, 28, August 4, 2020

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Bid packets are available at Village Hall, 107 9th St S. Cordova, IL. All bids must be submitted by August 4, 2020.

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County, Illinois, concerning the business known as The Tot Spot located at 612 14th Ave. Sterling IL, 61081 which certificate sets forth the following changes in the operation thereof: 1107 2nd Ave. Sterling IL, 61081 to 612 14th Ave. Sterling IL 61081.

Dated this 14th day of July 2020.

Dana Nelson County Clerk July 21, 28, August 4, 2020

July 28, 2020 SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 14, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the

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Prophetstown area FOR SALE: 77 acres, 70 acres tillable with house.

815-537-5336.

Only interested calls.

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

WOOD / FUEL

MORRISON

EMPLOYMENT

505

FULTON GARAGE SALES 624

Better Efficiency and more heat output than traditional wood heating. Central Boiler Classic Edge Titanium HDX OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Call Today!!

Silver Streak AG Services LLC 815-718-3414

1 Bedroom apt. in Morrison.

Call 815-499-2853

PROPHETSTOWN Erie, Il 5.4 acres, 4 bedroom home with buildings.

Four garages, large barn with overhead doors, two sheds, and corn crib. $189,000. On blacktop road with natural gas. Exit 18, Erie.

815 238 3922

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Great Garage Sales Call

625-3600

Wanted to Hire Experienced Carpenter. Must have experience home repair and remodeling. Good attendance record, drivers license & transportation.

For interview phone Bill Hartman 815-499-1755 and Hugh Hartman 815-989-6868.

Thursday July 30 @5:00 P M

Wendy Pop formally of Lanark IL. @ Tipton Auction House, 3001 IL. Rt.84 Thomson Household, Antique, Collectable, Tools, Shop Smith W/attachments

News Reporter Sauk Valley Media Sauk Valley Media, publisher of the Gazette in Sterling and the Telegraph in Dixon, Illinois, is looking for a top-notch crime and general assignments news reporter to join the news staff at Sauk Valley Media, which is based in Dixon and covers four counties.

About This Opportunity: The ideal applicant will be someone with a keen sense of curiosity and an eye for detail who can focus on crime and courts in the Sauk Valley.

The reporter also will be expected to cover breaking news, community news, and write features for our print and online editions. Reporters are expected to generate their own story ideas and field assignments from editors.

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Tipton Auction service.net to get pictures & Listing Auction Zip Auctioneer # 3815 to get pictures Frank Tipton Auctioneer 815-590-8206 Lunch by Dustys, 815-259-5015 FFL Licensed, Visa, M/C Discover accepted

BIG ESTATE SALE July 30/31 Aug 1 9AM-5PM 9049 Lincoln Rd, Hwy 30 between Fulton and Morrison IL. Antiques, Furniture House Ware, etc.

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, July 31 from 8 am - 4 pm and Saturday, Aug. 1 from 8 am - noon.

Woman's Clothing, Jr - womans 4X; Mens Clothing; Misc Household; Some Furniture.

500 - 12th Ave, Fulton, IL.

MORRISON GARAGE SALES 624 HUGE MOVING SALE: Friday, July 31 2-6 pm Saturday, August 1 8am - 2pm.

110 N. Jackson Street Moving Sale!!

Reasonably priced: Old & New Furniture, Horse Tack, and Misc Items!!

815-722-4223

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WANT TO BUY 795 J & S Antiques 16713 IL Hwy 40 Sheffield, IL 61361 Antiques, collectbles, furniture, toys, fishing tackle, postcards, duck calls, decoys, and entire estates.

Call Greg 815-303-6173

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE BILL HARTMAN CONSTRUCTION Contact us for repair, renovation, remodeling or new construction of residential, ag, or commercial buildings. Owned and operated by two former graduates of CHET SUTTON CONSTRUCTION. Estimated on request.

Bill Hartman 815-499-1755 Hugh Hartman 815-989-6868

FARM EQUIPMENT

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CIH7088 Combine w/ True Sight, CIH4408 Corn Head w/ Reel and Trailer, CIH3020 30' Grain Platform w/ Trailer, Hutchinson 70' 10” Auger w/ Swing Away Hopper.

815-590-7423

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All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fulton at 5:30 P.M. on Monday, August 24, 2020.

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