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Morrison, Illinois

WINTER WONDERLAND

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A train passes through rural Morrison on Sunday morning after a winter storm stretched across the region last week and left roads snow-covered and icy. A wind chill warning was issued for the area until noon on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

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Find out how high school teams fared. / 10

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Published every Tuesday 16 pages • One section

SPORTS

Glimpses of the Past......................... 5 Your Health......................................... 5 Property Transfers.............................8

Sports .............................................10 Church News............................ 12, 13 Classifieds..............................15, 16

DEATHS Luella Buis, Linda Lou Edwards, Page 4

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Report shows city reimbursed for street, water projects

By CHARLENE BIELEMA cbielema@shawmedia.com Morrison city leaders had praise Monday, Jan. 8, for a state loan program that is saving the city money as it completes water enhancement projects.

Those comments surfaced as City Administrator Brian Melton told the council during its regular meeting that he had completed a year-end report to highlight some of the council’s accomplishments and activities over the past year.

Of the report’s creation, Melton said he wanted the council “to be mindful of how productive you guys were in the past year. It was a busy year, it was a messy year, but it was a productive year.”

Among those projects, according to the report, are cemetery road improvements; water meter replacement and the Wall Street/U.S. 30 water loop at a cost of $1.1 million; the Illinois 78 water main replacement project and completion of three water loops at a cost of $1.5 million; the South Jackson, South Cherry and North Heaton streets improvements with a $379,000 price tag; and upgrades to the sports complex that include a new storage building and field, path and parking lot improvements.

After Mayor Scott Vandermyde said the city is going to put out more news releases and advertise the good things happening in Morrison, he pointed to community projects funded through Illi-

Charlene Bielema

Work on South Cherry and East Morris streets is among the projects whose costs are reduced by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency loan forgiveness. nois Environmental Protection Agency loans and the resulting impact of IEPA’s 50% loan forgiveness program on those costs.

For example, according to the yearend report, water meter replacement and the Wall Street/U.S. 30 water loop came in at a cost of $1.1 million, for which the city received $400,000 in IEPA loan forgiveness. The $1.5 million cost of the Illinois 78 water main replacement and three water loops was cut in half after IEPA loan forgiveness was applied, according to the report. “[IEPA] forgives 50% of the principal, and that’s huge,” Vandermyde said.

“Morrison taxpayers are paying for 50%, and all of Illinois taxpayers are paying for 50%. And in return, Morrison taxpayers are contributing to a tiny share to 50% of other small towns in Illinois that

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The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is still accepting nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award to be given out at its annual dinner in February.

Qualifications are: • A person who continually volunteers his or her time to make Morrison a great place to live, work, play and learn.

• A person who has made a positive difference to the lives of fellow citizens.

• A person who works continually toward

are doing similar projects.”

“I think we need to realize that – and I’m sorry to be a cheerleader – and kind of celebrate that,” Vandermyde said.

“Illinois has its problems, but we also have a lot of money and we’re spending it in the right places. And little cities like us, big cities – wherever – we’re getting the money and we’re putting it in the right places.”

Council member Todd Schlegel said getting the word out to the community about the city’s achievements is important and that all information needs to get out to residents, in a timely manner, so they know what is going on in their community.

Melton’s report is available on the city’s website by clicking on “Documents,” clicking on “City Council” and scrolling down to “Year End Review.”

welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.

To nominate someone for Citizen of the At this 13-week group, you’ll receive Year, go to https://forms.gle/gJ1f4upuDLpu- valuable guidance and tips, leading you to WJuS8 .Nominations are due by Jan. 26. relief, comfort and peace of mind.

The chamber dinner has been scheduled The group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for Thursday, Feb. 8, at Morrison Tech, 701 on Saturdays from Jan. 20 to April 13 at the Portland Ave., Morrison. Doors will open at United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincoln5 p.m. way, Morrison.

For more information, call the church at GriefShare support group 815-772-4030 or email griefshare@ at Morrison church A GriefShare support group is a safe, morrumc.org

Caught cheating at Sterling Walmart self-checkout, woman threatened worker: police

By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

MORRISON – A Fulton woman who police said was caught cheating in the self-checkout lane at the Sterling Walmart could be facing 15 years or more in prison if convicted of alleged robbery, weapon and drug charges.

Lennette M. Varner, 51, formerly of Clinton, Iowa, had a gun and meth in her purse when she threatened a loss prevention employee, Sterling police said.

Varner is charged with armed violence, aggravated robbery, possession of fewer than 5 grams of meth and posses-

sion of fewer than 15 grams of cocaine.

Deputy Chief Pat Bartel said on Saturday, Jan. 6, Varner was at the self-checkout and either under-ringing or failing to ring up items – cases of Lennette M. Varner soft drinks, food and paper towels. Her bill rang up to a total of $84.39.

A Walmart loss prevention employee followed Varner to her car and confronted her while she was loading her groceries.

Varner told the employee to get lost and that she had a gun, police said. The employee backed off, took a picture of Varner’s vehicle and called Sterling

police, which sent out an alert to surrounding law enforcement agencies.

Varner was arrested shortly thereafter in Fulton by Illinois State Police, Bartel said.

According to the charging document filed Monday, Jan. 8, in Whiteside County court, Varner had a Smith & Wesson 442 .38 Special in her purse, which was in her vehicle when the employee was threatened, plus meth and cocaine.

According to Illinois statutes, a person commits armed violence if he or she commits certain felonies while armed with a dangerous weapon.

Convictions carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and up to 30 years.

The concurrent felony Varner is accused of is possession of methamphet-

amine, which in this case is punishable by two to five years in prison.

Aggravated robbery occurs when a person robs another “while indicating verbally or by his or her actions to the victim that he or she is presently armed with a firearm or other dangerous weapon...” according to Illinois statutes.

It is punishable by four to 15 years in prison.

The cocaine charge carries a sentence of one to four years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000.

Varner, who according to online court records has no criminal history in Lee or Whiteside counties and no felony criminal history in Clinton County, Iowa, lost her petition for pretrial release Jan. 8 and was ordered held in Whiteside County jail.

Her next hearing is Jan. 22.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Lois Wiebenga to observe 90th birthday on Jan. 28 Lois Wiebenga will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 28.

Lois is the wife of Robert L. Wiebenga and mother of Darlene (Steve) Hook, Doug (Lynn) Wiebenga, Carla (Bill) Bush and Brenda (Ted) Frederick.

The family would like to honor her with a surprise card shower for her birthday.

Please send cards to Lois Wiebenga, c/o Darlene Hook, 1020 Hilltop Drive, Morrison, IL 61270.

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State Sen. Win Stoller, R-Germantown Hills, has launched his annual Valentines for Seniors card drive.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Linda Russell to share music at WWW@WCC program Jan. 24

Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton invites the public to its next program Jan. 24. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with coffee, tea and mill Linda Russell treats, followed by the program beginning about 9:20 a.m.

Linda Russell will share the story and history of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Plan on joining us and enjoying uplifting and inspiring music. Russell has shared music with others since taking piano lessons as a child. She graduated from Central College and has taught music and directed choirs. Her favorite retirement hobby is creating sing-along movies that she shares with retirement/ health care facilities.

WWW@WWC programs are Wednes-

day mornings from December through March.

Programs are free and open to the public. The program is funded through a grant from the D.S. Flikkema Foundation and a donation from Nelson Corp.

If River Bend schools are canceled because of weather, WWW also is canceled.

Donate blood at Morrison hospital Jan. 19

An ImpactLife Blood Drive will take place from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, in the Morrison Community Hospital conference room, 303 N. Jackson St. For patients in need, donated blood can change everything. Blood products are used to help friends, family, neighbors and coworkers. This is only possible with the help of volunteer blood donors.

Appointments are a priority, but walk-in are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call Angie VanZuiden at 815-772-5535 or go online at www.bloodcenter.org.

Win Stoller launches annual Valentines for Seniors program State senator needs your help to create cards for senior citizens As Valentine’s Day approaches, State Sen. Win Stoller, R-Germantown Hills, once again is working to uplift the spirits of local senior citizens through his annual Valentines for Seniors card drive.

“I am excited to announce that we are relaunching my Valentines for Seniors program for 2024,” Stoller said. “Far too often the seniors living in a nursing home or long-term care facility feel like they have been forgotten. This card drive allows us to show them that they are loved and valued members of our communities and that they are certainly not forgotten.”

Stoller is asking students, Scout groups, churches and other groups to consider creating homemade cards that will be delivered to nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and other long-term care facilities throughout the 37th Senate District.

Cards can be mailed or dropped off through Feb. 5 to Stoller’s district offices, which are located at 5415 University St., Suite 105, in Peoria, 121 E. First St. in Dixon and 115 S. Oakwood Ave. in Geneseo. Cards that are being dropped off in-person can be placed in the marked mailbox inside the Peoria or Geneseo offices during normal business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact Nancy Naylor at nancy. senatorstoller@gmail.com to arrange a drop-off time for the Dixon office.

For questions, email Michaelene at mmays@sgop.ilga.gov.

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Snow and ice surround a mailbox in rural Morrison on Sunday, Jan. 14.

Bitterly cold temperatures followed a winter storm on Friday that left 10 to 13 inches of snow across the area.

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEF Fulton Fire Department soup supper is Jan. 20 The Fulton Fire Department will be hosting a soup supper from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Fulton Fire Station, 1802 16th Ave. in Fulton.

Soups will include chili, vegetable beef, oyster stew and split pea.

Along with soup, snowflake rolls, coffee, milk, lemonade and water will be available.

To go containers also will be available.

Photo provided by Clinton Symphony Orchestra

Woodwind quintet musicians rehearse music for Sunday’s concert. From left are Crystal Duffee, Elizabeth Matera, Bianca Sierra, Thomas Wood and Tamara Byram Mahl.

Clinton Symphony Chamber Concert rescheduled for Jan. 20 The postponed concert of chamber music by Clinton Symphony Orchestra musicians will take place at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 20, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clinton.

The program includes a Dvorak Piano Trio, five madrigals sung by a quartet from Clinton’s RiverChor and

a woodwind quintet composed by Afro-American composer William Grant Still.

In addition to season tickets, individual tickets are available at the door.

All students are admitted for free.

More information is available at www. clintonsymphony.org.

OBITUARIES LUELLA BUIS

creative hobbies such as needlework, sewing, gardening and baking. She babysat for Shaun, Born: May 11, 1921 in Garden Plain, IL Ashley (Vegter) Propst and Destinee Vegter Died: January 10, 2024 in Morrison, IL from infancy to school age and they are her LUELLA BUIS, 102, grandchildren at heart as well. Luella loved day trips to the Amana Colonies. For over of Morrison, IL, died 35 years she and her husband fed Hereford Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Resthave cattle and became lifelong friends with Deno and IvaBelle Piloni who raised them on their Home in Morrison.

Her funeral service ranch in Colorado. Luella and Dennis visited there many times over the years. Luella was will be held at 11:00 fortunate to live 60 years at her farm home AM on Saturday, and was a good neighbor and friend to many.

January 20, 2024, at the Morrison Chapel of Survivors include one daughter, Debra the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Rev. (David) Rockey of Rapid City, SD; two grandScott Stephan, pastor of CrossView Church children, Rachel (Andy) Staats of Longmont, in Fulton, IL, officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service, starting at 9:30 AM. CO and Steven Hartman of Denver, CO; one sister, Betty Matthews of San Diego, CA; one Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been established to brother, Harvey Ottens of Morrison, IL. She was preceded in death by her husthe American Heart Association. band, Dennis; six sisters, Katherine Bielema, Luella was born May 11, 1921, in Garden Plain, IL, to Joe and Minnie (Jaarsma) Ottens. Johanna Vegter, Jessie Dykema, Pauline Ottens, Della Mae Deelsnyder and one in She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools. She married Dennis J. infancy; three brothers, Gerald Ottens, David Buis on July 14, 1945, in Morrison, IL. He died Ottens and Laverne Ottens.

Luella will be missed by family, friends September 24, 1999. Luella was employed and neighbors, and, most especially by at Clinton Garment Company in Clinton, daughter Debra, her husband, Dave and IA, for over 30 years. She was a member of grandchildren, Rachel and Steven.

Second Reformed Church in Fulton, IL and To send online condolences go to www. the Whiteside County Farm Bureau. She bosmarenkes.com enjoyed being a farm wife along with many

LINDA LOU EDWARDS

her husband of 55 years, G. Dean Edwards.

Linda designed beautiful gardens everywhere Born: April 18, 1941 in Clinton, IA she lived, planting to serve pollinators and Died: January 7, 2024 in Waterloo, NE people alike with her gorgeous flowers and award-worthy tomatoes. She was an avid Linda Lou Edwards, birder, encouraging her children, grandchilborn April 18, 1941, believed in leaving the dren, and countless others to learn about and care for the natural world. She taught them world a better place. about the things she loved most, from MonShe died January 7 arch butterflies to Sandhill cranes. She and after some major Dean built and maintained a bluebird trail in successes in support their Riverside Lakes neighborhood along the of that goal: She Elkhorn River, and Linda built another for the leaves behind three brilliant, kind, and funny children, one of whom remains happily single; Village of Waterloo after Dean’s death, with the help of her son, Brian, and grandson, Hentwo of whom married up. They are Brian Edwards and his wife, Megan, Amy Edwards and ry. She loved to cook, to dance, and to play her husband, Col. (ret.) Kurt Sonderman, and Scrabble. She thought diarrhea was an excelRussell Edwards. She also leaves four grand- lent Scrabble word, but a terrible manner of speaking. She wanted to remind everyone to children, of whom she was very proud. They vote against Donald Trump. Her body will be are Berg Edwards Sonderman, Kai Crowell cremated. One of Linda’s greatest pleasures Sonderman, Lucy Marie Edwards, and Henry in life was watching the wildlife while canoeDean Edwards. Each of them has already ing the Elkhorn River. Some warm, sunny day changed the world for the better. They have next summer, her children will take her on big plans to do more. Linda was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Karen Elise, and one final trip down the Elkhorn, searching for foxes and green herons along the way.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST – FULTON 60 Years

Jan. 15, 1964

Gary Eizenga, a senior, was featured on the Fulton Journal sports page. Eizenga played quarterback on the football team, ran the half mile in track and field and played an infield position on the baseball team. He has seen action in six varsity basketball games this season, scoring a total of 10 points.

Bud’s IGA Foodliner’s advertised specials included four cans of pineapples for $1, six cans of cream corn, peas and spinach for $1, a half-gallon of ice cream for 59 cents, six pot pies for $1, a 10-pound bag of potatoes for 39 cents, 10 cans of pork and beans for $1, boneless ham at 59 cents a pound, veal shoulder roast at 59 cents a pound and four packages of cake mix for $1.

50 Years

Jan. 16, 1974

In executive session, the Sauk Valley Board decided against buying the Fidelity Life Insurance building in Fulton. Ralph Gelander, executive assistant to the president, said, “While no formal vote of the board was taken, it was generally agreed that because of financial reasons this purchase could not be made during the 1974-75 fiscal year.” It had been discussed for some time to buy the building for the pur-

pose of instruction and office areas.

Mrs. Robert Kolk was ordained and installed as the first woman elder in the history of the Second Reformed Church on Sunday, Jan. 6. Others installed were George Feldt and Harold Huizenga as elders and Alfred Buis, Gene Pessman and William Venema as deacons.

40 Years

Jan. 18, 1984

The River Bend school district opened its meeting with an Accent on Excellence award presented to Mrs. Marguerite Sikkema. She has given many hours of volunteer service teaching music to students and serving as an accompanist at music contests.

A new shop called Trundle Bed Country Crafts, which is owned by Norris and Cindi Hurlbut and located in their home at 703 Ninth Ave., will hold a grand opening. The shop features a large assortment of homemade stuffed, wooden and quilt block animals, pillows, dolls, grapevine wreathes, baskets, tinware and folk art objects.

30 Years

Jan. 12, 1994

A trial date has been set for March 15 in the case of former Fulton police officer James Adrain, 30, who has been

accused of the sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl. The incident allegedly occurred between December 1991 and June 1992. Adrain was arrested Feb. 16, 1993. Adrain was arraigned with a bond set at $50,000 and after posting 10%, he was freed. Adrain was placed back in jail under a $100,000 bond after violating bail conditions by crossing state lines and visiting the victim’s mother.

Mark Evers, owner of Riverside Custom Woodworking, will relocate the business in Fulton’s Industrial Park. The business will be located south of Drives in an area just west of Route 84. Evers is from Clinton and said he relocated to Fulton because no building was available in Clinton at the time. The new building is tentatively set to open the third week of February.

20 Years

Jan. 14, 2004

Gary Munson was hired at the end of December to replace the retired Tom Warner for the city of Fulton Public Works position. Before working for the city of Fulton, Munson was a carpenter by trade.

The Fulton Fire Department responded to a structure fire Friday evening. The department was notified of a utility shed fire at the Clyde Huling

residence at 18971 14th St. in the manufacture’s addition. The fire department found an 8-foot-by-10-foot utility shed fully involved when trucks arrived.

Assistant Chief Ted James said the fire was extending to the Huling residence when firefighters arrived. The fire was quickly extinguished, but there was some damage to the Huling home and the home next door.

10 Years

Jan. 15, 2014

Schmaling Memorial Public Library is participating in the eRead Illinois Project. Illinois Heartland Library System and Reaching Across Illinois Library System have partnered with the Illinois State Library and Baker & Taylor to provide this access. eRead Illinois is a two-year statewide program designed to increase access to e-books for Illinois residents and grow e-book expertise among library staff, library system staff and Illinois residents.

During the Fulton Christmas Walk, Community State Bank hosted a silent auction and donation box for proceeds to help buy new downtown Christmas lights. The auction and cash donations brought in $1,015. Patti Housenga from Community State Bank presented the check to Heather Bennett of the Chamber of Commerce.

YOUR HEALTH

Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors are discussed

By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. Primary brain tumors account for about 2% of all cancers in the U.S. or about 40,000 cases each year. There are about five times that many overall brain tumors when metastatic brain tumors are included, tumors that have spread from another site to the brain, bringing the total number to about 200,000.

There are many theories as to what causes brain tumors, but the only proven association is high-dose ionizing radiation. In the meantime, there has been speculation about electromagnetic fields, pesticides, cellphones, head trauma, food source, etc., but none of these have proved consistently to be a source.

Symptoms are fairly nonspecific and may include anything from headaches, seizures, nausea, vomiting and mental status changes or even personality changes. Brain imaging such as a CT or MRI is how the condition generally is confirmed.

There are more than 120 types of brain tumors, though the vast major-

ity can be narrowed down.

Meningiomas are the most common, followed by glioblastomas and then astrocytomas, with all other tumors accounting for less than 10%. Children generally have a better prognosis with more than 60% surviving more than five years when diagnosed before the age of 20. Surviving more than five years when diagnosed at age 50 is between 20% and 44% and the number declines after that age. In fact, after the age of 65 less than 5% survive five years.

Of tumors that spread to the brain, the most common sites are the breast, lung and melanoma. Males have a slightly higher incidence than females, though both generally are low. Typically, if the tumor starts in the brain, it does not spread or metastasize anywhere else.

Treatment is much like other cancers and may involve a combination of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy depending on the type and location. Some tumors unfortunately are in very delicate areas that preclude the possibility of surgery.

It should be noted that substantial improvement has been made in recent years regarding brain tumor outcomes. Recent development in target chemotherapy has provided definite hope even in those with recurrence.

More favorable characteristics include younger age, patients with sei-

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zures and tumors that are rated low grade. Locations such as the frontal lobe are helpful in being able to resect the tumor earlier. The presence of certain gene promoters also is considered helpful, particularly MGMT, a key gene that encodes for a protein that repairs DNA.

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MercyOne offers winter weather safety tips Here are tips from MercyOne emergency department physicians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stay safe and comfortable in severe winter weather.

ness, confusion and nausea. Flu-like symptoms that diminish with exposure to fresh air are a warning sign. Exposure to very high concentrations can be fatal.

Prevention: Keep gas appliances properly adjusted.

Use proper fuel in kerosene space heaters. Open flues when fireplaces are in use. Do not idle the car inside a garage. Choose appropriately sized wood stoves that are certified to meet EPA emission standards. Make sure that doors on all wood stoves fit tightly. Have a trained professional inspect, clean and tune up central heating systems. Do not use outdoor grills for heat or cooking inside your home. Do not run gas-powered generators in your home.

Hypothermia

Overexposure to cold temperatures or cold water can be deadly. Here are some tips for treating overexposure: Warning signs: Confusion or sleepiness; slowed, slurred speech or shallow breathing; weak pulse or low blood pressure; a behavior change; severe shivering or no shivering; poor control over body movements or slow reactions.

What to do: Get the victim into a warm room or shelter. Remove clothes from the victim if they are wet. Warm the center of the body first – chest, neck, head, groin. Use an electric blanket if one is available. Use skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, towels. Give warm beverages. Get medical attention as soon as possible. If the victim is unconscious, CPR may be necessary.

Frostbite

Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. In the earliest stage of frostbite, known as frostnip, the skin has no permanent damage.

Warning signs: A white or grayish-yellow area on the skin; skin that feels unusually firm or “waxy’’; numbness.

What to do: Get medical care. If there is no sign of

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Snow and ice cover branches Sunday, Jan. 14, as temperatures plunged below zero Saturday night and remained below zero throughout Sunday.

Plan an alternative heat source for your home during a power outage: Secure dry wood for a fireplace or wood

stove or kerosene for a kerosene heater. Do not use outdoor grills for heat or cooking inside your home.

Put together an emergency box: An emergency box should have blankets, sleeping bags, matches, dry-chemical fire extinguisher, first-aid kit and manual, candles, flashlight or battery-powered lantern, battery-powered radio, battery-powered clock or watch, extra batteries, non-electric can opener, snow shovel, rock salt, games, playing cards and books; special needs items (diapers, hearing aid batteries, medications), food items that do not require cooking or refrigeration such as bread, crackers, cereal and canned foods and water stored in clean containers (at least five gallons per person).

hypothermia or medical care is not available, get the person into a warm room as soon as possible. Do not walk or use frostbitten extremities. Immerse injured area in warm water. Warm injured area with body heat. Don’t use a heating pad, heat lamp or heat of a stove, fireplace or radiator because injured areas can be quickly burned.

Carbon monoxide danger

Warning signs of exposure: In low concentrations, fatigue in healthy people and chest pain in people with heart disease. At higher concentrations, impaired vision and coordination, headaches, dizzi-

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The National Fire Protection Association is reminding the public about the increased risk of home fires during the winter months, along with critical ways to prevent them and stay safe.

According to the NFPA, heating equipment is the leading cause of U.S. home fires between December and January, while cooking equipment is the leading cause of home fires yearround.

The third-leading cause of home fires is electrical equipment, with 3 in 10 electrical fires occurring between November and February.

Also, more than one-third of Christmas tree home fires occur in January.

“As the new year has unfolded, several home fires, including ones that have been reported in California, Connecticut and Minnesota, have underscored the deadly impact that these fires can have,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of NFPA outreach and advocacy.

She said that with colder temperatures across much of the country and fewer hours of sunlight, people are spending more time indoors. That means home heating systems are in greater use, electricity is used more hours of the day and, in many cases, households are doing more cooking.

“On top of these risk factors, many homes may still have holiday decorations up, which pose potential fire risks as well – particularly dry Christ-

mas trees,” Carli said.

The NFPA offers the following guidelines and recommendations to reduce the risk of home fires during the winter months:

good working order and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Turn off portable heaters when leaving the room or going to sleep.

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appear contempt nonpayment, authority Lee County. Sumner was taken into custody and transported to the Whiteside County jail.

driver’s license and improper lighting

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Jan. 7

• Make sure all heating equipment is in good working order. Heating systems and chimneys should be cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified professional.

• Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from all heating equipment, including furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves and space heaters.

• Always use the right kind of fuel as specified by the manufacturer for fuel-burning space heaters.

• Make sure space heaters are in

• Only use one heat-producing appliance (such as a coffeemaker, toaster, space heater, etc.) plugged into a receptacle outlet at a time.

• Check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across doorways or under carpets.

• Extension cords are intended for temporary use. Have a qualified electrician add more receptacle outlets so you don’t have to use extension cords.

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MORRISON POLICE REPORT Arrests

About 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, the Morrison Police Department was dispatched to 219 Cedar St., Morrison, for a harassment complaint. During the investigation, it was discovered Charles Sumner, 47, of Morrison, was wanted on a valid warrant for failure to

Charles Huffman, 44, Morrison, no valid

Jan. 6

Keegan Weimer, 18, Erie, reckless driving and operating uninsured motor vehicle Vincent Cavallo, 29, Sterling, speeding

Jan. 8

Laninie DeMay, 21, Morrison, disobeyed stop sign

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SVCC to offer paramedic program

DIXON – Are you thinking about pursuing a career as a paramedic?

Sauk Valley Community College is adding a paramedic program in 2024.

The program, tentatively set to begin in August, is designed for individuals interested in career opportunities with ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals and rescue departments.

Paramedic program students will learn to manage seriously ill and critically injured patients in an out-of-hospital setting.

The program schedule will consist of about 35-week didactic portions to include classroom, skill lab and simulation lab. Students will be given ample lead time on additional scheduled sessions for breakout sessions and skills validation.

Clinical I and Field I hours can be completed during the didactic portion on the nonscheduled classroom/lab days.

Once the core content of the program is complete, the student will participate in the Clinical II and Field II portion of the course.

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic exam.

Course length will vary from student to student, lasting about 12 months.

If you want to learn more about the career and/or training program, register for an information session. Program registration can be completed at the session and family members of prospective students are welcome to attend.

An information session will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 31. Register on the Sauk Valley Community College website.

(former township office) $130,400.

Candy S. James to Kyle J. Morgan, 1001 Suzanne St., Rock Falls, $110,000.

Jeffrey and Antonia Weaver to Zachary M. Craft, 307 Grove St., Prophetstown, $0.

Tech 4 Properties LLC to JC King Family LLC, 22377, 22385 and 22395 Prophet Road, Rock Falls, $0.

Michael P. and Dawn Sterba to Richard Kendall Wood, $76,000.

Jon and Martha Kophamer to Paul Joseph Wills Jr., 19352 Capp Road, Morrison, $185,000.

Joseph M. and Sheila A. Waters to Eugene Lee Meurs, 18950 16th St., Fulton, $16,000.

Rod and Andrew Melsness to Jason Lacompte, 1110 First Ave., Sterling, $0.

Quit claim deeds Jessica Pageloff, formerly Lundy, to Mason W. Lundy, 5304 Bishop Road, Prophetstown, $0.

Max T. Dail Family Trust to Barkman Investment LLC, five farmland parcels in Fenton Township, $0.

Trustees deeds Gary D. and Betty A. Frantz Trust to Andrew and Alana M. Reis, 6991 Henry Road, Erie, $200,000.

Phyllis J. Heun Trust to Jeffrey D. and Michele C. Workman, 6859 Garden Plain Road, Fulton, $235,000.

Deed Whiteside County sheriff and Matthew C. Kramer to JP Morgan Chase Bank, 1024 15th Ave., Fulton, $0.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR WHITESIDE COUNTY Filed Dec. 29-Jan. 5 Warranty deeds Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust I, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, trustee, to Glen Erickson, 1104 W. Sixth St., Rock Falls, $40,201.

Andrew R.T. and Anna E. Beswick to Ann R.G. Beswick, 18283 Rodeo Drive, Sterling, $345,000.

Nathan S. and Jennifer Tornow to Gracie R. Gerth, 308 E. Market St., Tampico, $75,000.

Paul Lauff to Matthew and Maureen Frey, 806 W. 11th St., Sterling, $92,500.

Matthew L. and Savana M. Porter to Mark and Dawn Nardini, 29860 Grennan Road, Rock Falls, $455,000.

Sherry L. and Alan D. Burkett, also Allan, to NVNG LLC, 312 E. 12th St.,

Sterling, $65,000.

Jacob H. and Kathryn J. Lipka to Carlos and Fabiola Rodriguez, 1905 20th Ave., Sterling, $180,000.

Robert Stern and Barbara Wilkinson, formerly Stern, to Ramon E. Leal, four parcels on North Jackson Street, Morrison, $300,000.

Billie Jo Lauritzen to Richard Tad and Cynthia Jo Everett, 1404 Long Court, Sterling, $135,000.

Carlos Ortiz Estate and Teresa Ortiz to Jamie R. Gennaro, 1612 W. Ninth St., Sterling, $62,000.

Sterling Township to Garrett L. Kness, 106 Fourth Ave., Sterling (former township garage), $60,000.

Sterling Township to Good Circle Properties LLC, 108 Fourth Ave., Sterling,

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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COLLEGE NEWS BOURBONNAIS – Sara Norman of Fulton was named to the Dean’s List at Olivet Nazarene University during the fall 2023 semester.

To qualify, a student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

Local students named to fall NIU Dean’s List

DEKALB – Northern Illinois University announced its fall 2023 Dean’s List.

To earn the distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts.

Students who achieved this honor included: Erie: Baylee Anderson Fulton: Drew Dykstra Morrison: Gracen Harmon, Anna Lindstrom Port Byron: Mitch Hasenour

Prophetstown: Brody Naftzger Tampico: Aliza Rogers

Upper Iowa University announces Dean’s List

FAYETTE, IA – Upper Iowa University announced the Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average.

Students achieving this honor included Caleb Redell and Kearston Norman of Fulton.

Coe College announces fall Dean’s List

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – The Dean’s List at Coe College is an elite achievement. The college recognized only 116 students for the fall 2023 term. To be honored, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the term and rank in the top 10% of the student body.

Local students who made the list: Fulton: Braiden Damhoff Morrison: Macy Williamson

Black Hawk College’s Fall 2023 Honors Lists East Campus (Galva/Kewanee) High Honors – GPA of 3.75 to 4.00 for

the semester Hooppole: Cassidy Miller Port Byron: Micah Ibarra Prophetstown: Paula Burke Honors – GPA of 3.50 to 3.75 Tampico: Robin Gerbitz

Port Byron: Parker Friant, Eli Hinde, Caleb Larson, Ava Phelps, Brady Reed, Andrew Walker

Quad-Cities Campus (Moline) High Honors – GPA of 3.75 to 4.00

Five Morrison Community High School graduates have been named to Sauk Valley Community College President’s and Dean’s Full-Time Lists for the 2023 fall term.

President’s Full-Time List (12 or more credit hours with at least a 3.75 GPA): Alexander Anderson (Class of 2022) and Katherine Eggemeyer (Class of 2023) Dean’s Full-Time List (12 or more credit hours with at least a 3.50 GPA): Hanna Lambdin, Rongxuan Li (Class of 2022), and Shelby Veltrop (Class of 2023).

MHS graduates on SVCC President’s, Dean’s Lists

Albany: Ashley Lewis Cordova: Michael Vaughn Erie: Kyiah Brookhart, Jadyn Collis, Jaicyann Jacobs, Jillian Norman Fenton: Clara Ashdown Hillsdale: Avery Burbridge, Claire DeCap Morrison: Roxanne Shepard, Jennifer Updike Port Byron: Michelle Ball, Makenna Bode, Gage Gaulrapp, RyaLynn Grant, Cael Hinde, Carrieanne Hungate, Isaac Kaufman, Maggie Kelley, Tyler Lockaby, Cassidy Mumma, Kayla Plyler, Morgan Totten, Julina Villotti, Emma Wainwright, Mattea Wuest Honors – GPA of 3.50 to 3.75 Cordova: Cody Bowers, Ava Goodson, Nicholas Vaughn Erie: Isabelle Gabriel, Parker Holldorf, Erin Terry Fenton: Samantha Kilker Hillsdale: Ian Smiddy Lyndon: Ashley Revels

Palumbo on Dean’s List at Central Methodist University

FAYETTE, MO – More than 850 students met the requirements for placement on the Central Methodist University Fall 2023 Dean’s List, including a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher for the semester.

Elizabeth Jo Palumbo of Morrison was among those on the Fayette campus who was honored.

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Boys basketball

Eastland 45, Fulton 40: At Fulton, the Cougars grabbed a 13-2 first-quarter lead and hung on for an NUIC South win over the Steamers.

Trevor Tiesman and Jimmy Crimmins paced Fulton with 13 points each.

Braeden Brennan chipped in eight points.

Rockridge 53, Morrison 46: At Morrison, the Mustangs were outscored 31-21 in the second half in a Three Rivers West loss to the Rockets.

Morrison was led by Dawson Hepner with 13 points and Chase Newman with 12 points.

eight points (all in the second half).

Morrison 66, Milledgeville 16: At Milledgeville, Camryn Veltrop poured in 29 points as the Fillies routed the Missiles.

Also for Morrison, Jordan Eads scored 10 points, Avery White scored nine points and Sarah Weston added eight points.

received two forfeit wins.

Newman triangular: At Sterling, Newman lost 40-19 to St. Bede and 35-33 to Riverdale.

Boys bowling

Sterling 3,033, Erie-Prophetstown 2,453: At Triple Play Bowling in Fulton, Brenden Stanley rolled a 580 series to Wrestling lead the Golden Warriors over the PanMorrison splits at Fulton triangular: thers.

At Fulton, the Mustangs lost 47-32 to Following Stanley in the Sterling Kewanee and won 54-24 over Fulton. lineup were Bryce Kooy with a 578 series, Against Kewanee, Morrison’s Kamden David Oelrichs with a 499, Preston Near White (126), Karder White (150), Levi with a 485, Ross Eden with a 472 and Milder (157) and Brady Anderson (165) Phelix Cervantez with a 419. won by pin, Camden Pruis (144) took an Brice Howell paced E-P with a 459 Girls basketball series and Keith Goodson added a 457.

Morrison 59, Orion 38: At Orion, the 18-11 decision and Caleb Modglin (132) Geneseo 3,338, Erie-Prophetstown Fillies built a 25-14 halftime lead en route won 20-2 by technical fall.

Against Fulton, Patrick Schaefer (120), 2,436: At Arcadia Family Fun Center in to a Three Rivers West win over the CharKamden White (126), Zachary Milder Geneseo, Keith Goodson rolled a 508 gers.

(132), Modglin (138), Karder White (157) series as the Panthers fell to the Maple Leaders for Morrison were Camryn and Jonathon Hicks (215) won by pin, Leafs.

Veltrop with 21 points, Jordan Eads Pruis (144) took a 13-3 major decision, Also for E-P, Robert Winters rolled a with 15 points and Kaylee Pruis with Anderson (165) took a 12-7 decision and 418 and Brice Howell bowled a 406.

12 points.

Caleb Carroll (190) won 16-1 by technical Erie-Prophetstown 39, Rockridge fall.

Boys swimming 37: At Taylor Ridge, the Panthers edged Mason Kuebel (175) and Chris Carroll Sterling wins home triangular: At the Rockets for a Three Rivers West win.

(285) earned the two contested wins by Duis Center in Sterling, Sterling won the Kennedy Buck paced E-P with 12 points, while Hannah Huisman added pin for Fulton. The Steamers also three-team event with a 139 score, while

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Fulton’s Colten Randecker snares a rebound against Forreston during a Jan. 5 game at Forreston High School.

Clinton took second with 104 and Morrison finished third with 28.

Morrison was led by second-place finishers Syler Lahman (500-yard freestyle, 6:44.38) and Caeleb Bramm (100-yard breaststroke, 1:28.25).

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12 CHURCH LISTINGS ALBANY Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032 St. Patrick Catholic Church 1201 N. Bluff St., Albany Father Timothy Barr, Pastor CORDOVA Cordova Baptist 602 Third Ave. South, Cordova Pastor Carmen Jordan 309-654-2501 - www.cordovafbc.com EAST MOLINE Sycamore Baptist Church 5323 180th Street North, East Moline 309-200-2505 www.sycamorebaptistchurch.com Wildwood Baptist Church 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline 309-496-9397 office@ wildwoodchurch.com Pastors Brian Smith, Andrew Robinson, Andy Thomaston and Matt Winquist Zion Lutheran Church 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline Rev. Gary A. Wright - 309-496-3592 ERIE Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. and 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

Pastor Ron Eckberg Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

newtonzion@frontier.com Pastor Shannon Parrish

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

CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@wearecrossview.com

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

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

St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main Father David Reese Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hooker

FENTON

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Fenton Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton

Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., Hillsdale Church 309-658-2340 Pastor Melva England

FULTON Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Pastor Dan Jongsma First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com.

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542 Father Timothy Barr, Pastor secretaryfulton@gmail.com

Erie Evangelical Free Church 1409 16th Ave., Erie, 309-659-7125 Website: erieefree.org

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10645 Frog Pond Road, Erie, 309-659-2464

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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. 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

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Senior Living Apartments Skilled Nursing Services Hospice Inpatient Outpatient Therapy Service 310 Mosher Drive, Prophetstown 815-537-5175

Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison, 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Market, Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison Pastor J. T. Bean 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison, 815-772-3890 www.ecmorrison.com Rev. Luke Schouten, Senior Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Roy Brown, II - Phone 815-772-2696 facebook.com/morrisonfirstbaptist First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Facebook live services Sundays 10:15 a.m.

YouTube Channel: First Presbyterian Church firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison David Manley, Minister, 602-750-6426 d.manley93@yahoo.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons.

Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Sun-Ah Kang - 815-772-4030

CHURCH LISTINGS

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Interim Reverend David Andermann PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Josh Matthews Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 92, Port Byron Pastor Mark Graham Parish Office: 309-523-2201 Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone: 309-523-2834 Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767 Messiah Lutheran Church 302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Pastor Gwen Sefrhans-Murphy Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 228th Street North, Port Byron Church Office: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor Becky Butterfield Youth and Family Life Pastor Kathy Crozier - Spiritual Director PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown

Pastor Diana Verhulst 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - cell 815-656-0362 pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496 River Church 218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077 RAPIDS CITY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1416 Third Ave., Rapids City Fr. Glenn H. Harris Phone 309-496-2414 TAMPICO St. Mary Catholic Church Reverend Slawomir Zimodro 105 Benton St., Tampico Phone 815-438-5425 Tampico Baptist Church 209 W. 3rd St., Tampico Pastor Ethan Horton Tampico First United Methodist Church Pastor Leanne Keate - 815-438-2530 Church phone - 815-438-6105

DENNIS ELECTRIC Tampico, Illinois 815-438-4402

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois kicked off the 2024 Girl Scout cookie season, the annual event in which Girl Scouts unbox their futures as young female entrepreneurs through the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls.

During this highly anticipated time of the year, girls flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire important life skills such as money management, team building, public speaking and decision-making.

Supporters of the Girl Scout cookie program can buy cookies easily. If you know a registered Girl Scout, contact her to find out how she is selling cookies. If you do not know a Girl Scout, visit www.GirlScoutsToday.org/cookies. You can select a pin on the map near you to select a troop in your community to buy Girl Scout cookies online.

Cookie booths will begin Feb. 16 for customers to buy cookies from Girl Scouts at local retailers and community events.

This year, local Girl Scouts will be selling the following cookie flavors for $6 a package: Thin Mints, Samoas, Adventurefuls, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Trefoils, Lemon-Ups, Girl Scout S’mores, and Toffee-tastics (gluten free).

All proceeds from Girl Scout cookie sales stay local, supporting Girl Scout troops, programs and camps in your community.

When bold, goal-getting Girl Scouts

2024 Girl Scout cookie flavors sell a package of cookies, they’re doing much more than what’s seen at face value. Girl Scouts do more than sell delicious treats – they’re entrepreneurial powerhouses creating a more equitable future for themselves and the world. Every box of cookies sold provides invaluable experiences for Girl Scouts, such as service projects, troop travel and summer camp.

For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts and their enthusiastic supporters have helped ensure the success of the iconic annual cookie program. They’ve had fun, developed valuable life skills and made their communities a better place every step of the way.

CHURCH BRIEF The Table at CrossView Church’s menu

tossed salad, bars and cookies Jan. 31: Chicken and dressing casserole, corn salad, cinnamon applesauce, assorted desserts Feb. 7: Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, cookies If River Bend schools are canceled because of weather, The Table also is canceled.

• WINTER SAFETY

cook times, such as those that are simmering or baking, set a timer to help monitor them carefully.

• Clear the cooking area of combustible items, keeping anything that can burn – such as dish towels, oven mitts, food packaging and paper towels – at least 3 feet away from cooking equipment.

• Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.

• Create a kid and pet-free zone of at least 3 feet around the cooking area and anywhere else hot food or drink is prepared or carried.

The Table, a free community meal, is held each Wednesday at CrossView Church, 703 14th Ave. in Fulton. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs to 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 17: Meatballs, mashed potatoes, cornbread, fruit, assorted desserts Jan. 24: Baked ham, baked potatoes,

Continued from page 7 • Call a qualified electrician or your landlord if you have frequent problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers, a tingling feeling when you touch an electrical appliance, a discolored or warm wall outlet, a burning or rubbery smell coming from an appliance, flickering or dimming lights, or sparks from an outlet.

Cooking safety

• Keep a close eye on what you’re cooking. Never leave cooking food unattended. For foods with longer

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14 ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU

New year brings new laws that could impact members retailers responsible for the labeling of food products to voluntarily use specific uniform terms on food labels.

Pritzker signed House Bill 3849 in June.

By ERIN M. HENKEL FarmWeek

A new year brings with it celebrations, goal setting and a few weeks of misprinting the date, but it also brings with it new laws that became effective Jan. 1.

Among the more than 300 effective new laws, there are several pertaining to agriculture and rural farm family life.

Below are some of the new laws that could impact Illinois Farm Bureau Members.

Food desert grocery store grants

Township and road district clerks

Township or road district clerks may be appointed or contracted from outside their township, which is expected to relieve stress on local governments that have been operating with unfillable vacancies.

Previously, only highway commissioners in townships with less than 500 in population could serve multiple districts. The new measure increases the maximum population of a district to 1,000 and will allow road clerks to serve multiple districts in townships with a commission form of government.

IFB advocated for House Bill 2040 after Edwards and Wabash County farm bureaus introduced a resolution that was adopted as part of IFB’s policy by delegates at the December 2021 Annual Meeting.

More information on the legislative victory can be found at farmweeknow.com.

Paid leave for all

More than 1.5 million workers in Illinois, including seasonal workers for harvest and planting season, are now entitled to 40 hours or five days of paid time off (PTO) for every employer-designated 12-month period.

Under Senate Bill 208, paid leave time can be credited to the employee in full (40 hours) at the time of hiring or accrued at a rate of one hour per 40 hours worked, starting the first day of employment. Employees must work for 90 days until they are eligible to use it. The earliest employees will be able to use accrued PTO is March 31.

For industries such as agriculture that rely on seasonal labor, an employer is still required to provide PTO to employees if they are rehired within the 12-month consecutive period. Under that scenario, employees won’t have to wait 90 days to use their previously accrued time off upon rehire.

Employers can require a reasonable minimum increment for the use of time off not exceeding two hours

Steve Siefken

House Bill 3814 ensures students participating in 4-H and FFA activities can’t be penalized for missing school for organized competitions, leadership trainings, conferences or exhibitions and will allow students to make up missed assignments. per day and require advance notice when an employee’s need for leave is foreseeable. Employees can use paid leave time without reason or proof and aren’t required to find a replacement.

Employers are not required to compensate employees for any unused accrued PTO at the end of employment.

The legislation was signed into law in March after five years of negotiations, making Illinois the third state behind Maine and Nevada to require PTO for any reason. It was sponsored by state Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, and state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria.

Employers also will be required to keep track of PTO balance for three years and post information for employees or face fines.

IFB members with questions can contact Chris Davis at CDavis@ilfb. org or Mark Raney at mraney@ilfb. org. More information can be found at farmweeknow.com.

4-H and FFA absences excused

As school starts back up after winter break, House Bill 3814 ensures students participating in 4-H and FFA activities can’t be penalized for missing school for organized competitions, leadership trainings, confer-

ences or exhibitions and will allow students to make up missed assignments.

The measure was sponsored by state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, who are both chairs of their respective Agriculture Committees. It was passed unanimously by the General Assembly and signed

by Gov. JB Pritzker in August.

IFB advocated for the legislation, emphasizing the importance of hands-on learning and the leadership and personal development skills offered by 4-H and FFA.

Limiting diseased animal movement

House Bill 3087, also sponsored by Harper and Turner, allows the director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) to declare a temporary prohibition, 30 days or longer, on the sale, movement or exhibition of certain animals in order to prevent or reduce the spread of disease or contamination in the state.

IFB supported the measure and it was signed by Pritzker in June.

Food label standardization

IDOA, in consultation with the Illinois Department of Public Health, shall, on or before July 1, 2024, publish information to encourage food manufacturers, processors and

Senate Bill 0850 requires the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to provide financial assistance or grants to privately owned grocery stores and stores owned by a unit of local government, school district or community college district that is located in or will be located in a food desert.

Other newly effective laws include: House Bill 3760 - Requires Illinois higher education institutions to create a four-year admission program that makes it easier for community college students to attend them.

House Bill 3677 - Allows state residents to obtain a three-year fishing, hunting and sportsmen’s combination license at three times the cost of an annual one.

Senate Bill 1611 - Creates the Firefighter Training Leave of Absence Act, which provides that a state employee must be granted leave from his or her state employment for firefighter training.

House Bill 2500 - Requires animal shelters and animal control facilities to waive the adoption fee for military veterans in Illinois and allows shelters and facilities to limit the number of pets adopted.

House Bill 1378 - Creates the Graduate and Retain Our Workforce Illinois Program to allow public and private institutions of higher education to award forgivable incentive loans to individuals with qualifying degrees and jobs that are in high demand.

House Bill 3442 - Allows a substitute teacher who has filled a vacancy left by a licensed teacher in an emergency for 90 days or until the end of the semester, whichever is greater, if the school distinct files a written request with the appropriate regional office of education.

Senate Bill 1558 - Requires the Illinois Community College Board to create a model program of study for college students to receive class credit that incorporates the training and experience necessary to serve as a direct support professional.

Senate Bill 1787 - Establishes the Rural Education Advisory Council advisory meant to exchange thoughtful dialogue concerning the needs, challenges and opportunities of rural districts. The council will provide policy recommendations to the state.

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LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of L.R. A Minor 2023 JA 95 CORRECTED NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Adam Lannen, 106 Elm Street, Port Byron, IL 61275 and any and all unknown fathers it may concern, that on 10/23/23 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Calvin Dane in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 2/16/24 @ 9:00am or as soon thereafter as this may be case heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROTO CEEDING TAKE FROM YOU CUSTODY THE AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMIYOUR NATE PAREN-TAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause

GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR LEGAL NOTICES CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO TO CONSENT ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and cause show against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered.

Dated: 1/4/24 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: RLC January 16, 2024 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of A.P. A Minor 2023 JA 96 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Damian Pate, 503 Mcclure East Street, Peoria, IL 61603 and any and all unknown fathers it may concern, that on 10/23/23 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Calvin Dane in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 2/16/24 @ 9:00am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MI-

Notice is given to Damian Pate, 503 East Mcclure Street, Peoria, IL 61603 and any and all unknown fathers it may concern, LEGALonNOTICES that 10/23/23 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Calvin Dane in this Court and that in the of courtroom Judge Presiding in Center, Juvenile 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 2/16/24 @ 9:00am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PAREN-TAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION RETHE QUESTS TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to TermiParental nate Rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered.

Dated: 1/4/24 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: RLC January 16, 2024

tices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental LEGAL NOTICES Rights.

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

Dated: 1/4/24 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: RLC January 16, 2024 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of J.R. A Minor 2023 JA 97 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Blake Coleman, 2639 Hawthorne Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722 and any and all unknown fathers it may concern, that on 10/23/23 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act

by Calvin Dane in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 2/16/24 @ 9:00am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PAREN-TAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE

Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU LEGAL NOTICES THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PAREN-TAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION RETHE QUESTS TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to TermiParental nate Rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and cause show against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand as admitted against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered.

Dated: 1/4/24 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: RLC January 16, 2024 CASE NO. 2023TX46 FILED December 4, 2023 TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHLEEN HOLLONBECK, JEREMY RUSSIE, ANGELA HOLM AKA ANGELA NULL, WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK; OCCUPANTS, PARTIES IN OCCUPANCY OR ACTUAL POSSESSION OF SAID PROPERTY; AND UNKNOWN OWNERS or PARTIES INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR LOTS AND UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS This is NOTICE of the filing of the petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Property located at: 406 ASH AVE, MORRISON, ILLINOIS Property Index Number: 09-18-479-011

2023TX46 FILED December 4, 2023 TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHLEEN HOLLONBECK, JEREMY RUSSIE, LEGAL NOTICES ANGELA HOLM AKA ANGELA NULL, WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK; OCCUPANTS, PARTIES IN OCCUPANCY OR ACTUAL POSSESSION OF SAID PROPERTY; AND UNKNOWN OWNERS or PARTIES INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR LOTS AND UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS This is NOTICE of the filing of the petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Property located at: 406 ASH AVE, MORRISON, ILLINOIS Property Index Number: 09-18-479-011 On June 26, 2024 at 9:00 AM, in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E Knox St, Morrison, Illinois, the Petitioner intends to make an application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on November 4, 2021, for delinquent real estate taxes and/or special assessments for the year Certificate 2020.

No. 2020-00067.

The period of will redemption expire on May 29, 2024.

PRAIRIE LOCK, LLC PETITIONER 10682-938753 January 16, 23, 30, 2024 (938753) NOTICE You are invited to bid on the Elevator Replacement at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library building located at 209 West 3rd Street in Prophetstown Illinois.

The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library, City of Prophetstown, the Owner, will receive bids until 2:00 PM, Monday, January 29, 2024 at the Library, 209 West 3rd Street, Prophetstown IL, Attn: Amanda Burger, Library Director. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. No electronic bids will be accepted. Bids will be opened publicly.

The Owner reserves the right to accept Bidder's Base Bid, accept

NOTICE You are invited to bid on the Elevator Replacement at the Henry C. Adams Memorial OTICES LEGAL Nbuilding Library located at 209 rd Street West 3 in Prophetstown Illinois.

The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library, City of Prophetstown, the Owner, will receive bids until 2:00 PM, Monday, January 29, 2024 at the Library, 209 West 3rd Street, Prophetstown IL, Attn: Amanda Burger, Library Director. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. No electronic bids will be accepted. Bids will be opened publicly.

The Owner reserves the right to accept Bidder's Base Bid, accept any one or more of the Bidder's Alternate Bid's, reject any or all Bids, award contract based on its investigation of the Bidder's, as well as acceptance of Alternates all of which the Owner deems to be in its best interest and waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the Bids and waive minor irregularities in the bidding procedure, all at the Owner's discretion.

Prevailing Wage Rates: All Contractors must pay the Prevailing Wage Rates as established by the Illinois Department of Labor.

Electronic documents are available from Bray Architects. Contractors to request access to downloads by emailing Leanne Rutowski lrutowski@bra yarch.com .

Henry C. Adams Memorial Library 209 West 3rd Street Prophetstown, IL 61277 January 16, 2024

hearing for the appointment of guardianship has been set in this matter on the 26th day of February, 2024, at 9:00 A.M., in LEGALIowa NOTICESDistrict the Court for Muscatine, County, at the Courthouse in Muscatine, Iowa., and that at said time and place you January 16, 2024 will be given an opportunity to be IN THE IOWA heard before the DISTRICT COURT Court.

IN AND FOR You are further notified that unless MUSCATINE you appear and COUNTY defend at said time IN RE THE and place, the MATTER OF THE of GUARIANSHIP OF appointment guardianship to M.L.B. EQUITY NO: said child may be JGJV007158 decreed as asked ORIGINAL NOTICE in the Petition.

You are further UPON THE notified that the PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF above case has been filed in a EMERGENCY county that utilizes GUARDIAN AND electronic filing.

PERMANENT Please see Iowa GUARDIAN FOR Court Rules ChapMINOR ter 16 for informaTO THE INTERtion on electronic ESTED PARTIES: filing and Iowa AARON JOHN Court Rules ChapLANGE ter 16, division VI ANETA DANIELA regarding the proLANGE You are notified tection of personal that a petition has information in court been filed in the filings.

If you require the office of the clerk of this court nam- assistance of auxiling you as an in- iary aids or serterested party in vices to participate this action, which in court because of petition prays for a disability, immeAppointment of diately call your Emergency Guar- district ADA coordian and Perma- dinator at 319-398nent Guardian for 3920 (If you are Minor. The name hearing impaired, and address of the call Relay Iowa attorney for the TTY at 1-800-735Petitioner is Jamie 2942) A. Bosten, PO IMPORTANT: YOU Box 558, Musca- ARE ADVISED TO tine, Iowa 52761. SEEK LEGAL ADThe attorney's VICE AT ONCE TO phone number is PROTECT YOUR 563-362-9269; fac- INTERESTS simile number is January 16, 23. 30.

563-362-9269.

2024 You are further that a notified hearing for the apAdvertise pointment of guarYour dianship has been Rentals set in this matter in on the 26th day of the 2024, February, Classifieds at 9:00 A.M., in the Iowa District Call Court for Musca833-584-NEWS tine, County, at the Courthouse in Muscatine, Iowa., and that at said time and place you will be given an opportunity to be heard before the Court.

You are further notified that unless you appear and defend at said time and place, the appointment of guardianship to said child may be decreed as asked in the Petition.

You are further notified that the above case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing.

Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for informatects. Contractors to request access to downloads by emailing Leanne Rutowski lrutowski@bra yarch.com .

LEGAL N Henry C.OTICES Adams Memorial Library 209 West 3rd Street Prophetstown, IL 61277