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COOL JEWELS

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Jenna Scifres opened her jewelry shop, Jenna Scifres Handmade Jewelry, at 348 ½ Washington Street just over a week ago. Read about the new business on page 2.

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Property Transfers .................. 14, 17 Church Listings ....................... 16, 17 Classiﬁeds ..................................19, 20

DEATHS

Hillary J. Albrecht, Lavonne E. Bender, Leonard W. Bender, Robert Bierman, James Chamberlain, Robert Dickherber, Arthur Dykema, Leah “Boots” Hayen, Donald E. Holesinger, Jeanette C. Isley, Jana Lynaa Kelley, Spencer J. Knox, Patricia Mavity, Mark Snyder, William Thomas, Rebecca Vroman, David Vanderlaan, Pages 5, 6, 7, 9

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Jewelry Shop joins downtown Prophetstown BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Another new business has opened in downtown Prophetstown, adding more flair to the district that is becoming a fashion destination. Jenna Scifres Handmade Jewelry welcomed customers on Saturday, Nov. 7, starting off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with village officials. Jewelry designer Jenna Scifres, of Hooppole, is ready to have a storefront for her simple yet classy designs. The space is part showroom and part workshop, as her primary focus has been on making jewelry to ship worldwide. From necklaces to earrings and cuff bracelets to rings, Jenna incorporates materials such as semi-precious gems, pearls, Swarovski crystals, druzy, feathers, beads, pendants, and stamped metal into fun and unique jewelry pieces, priced from $15-50. Her vision is “a minimalist approach to making quality, comfortable, handmade jewelry that makes a bold statement in its simplicity.” Jenna grew up in Morton, IL, but moved to Hooppole two years ago after marrying Nicholas, who’s lived in the town for 15 years. She first launched her part-time business in 2009, expanding a bit more in 2011, and then going fulltime online in 2016. Her most recent headquarters were in the basement, and as business picked up, she started outgrowing the space. While looking for a place to expand, she found the perfect fit and opportunity in downtown Prophetstown. She sees the space as a place to show her work while helping herself get more organized. “I can see what I have, see what I’m working on or should be working on, and see the pieces not listed on the website,” she said of her methods, as she wrapped up her first week at the location. She specializes in customization pieces such as birthstones, coins, and metal-stamping. She can hammer a metal piece or dome a penny in a matter of minutes. She has trays of pennies assorted by years for custom birth year pieces – just add a birthstone or a pre-made charm to make it a one-of-a-kind piece. Jenna said customers can find all sorts of unique gifts or specially made jewelry at her shop. Some pieces are duplicates and some are original; some are Jenna’s designs, and others envisioned by customers. The store has hundreds of pieces on display, even without a lot of floor space to work with. “This was a unique opportunity. I’m looking forward to retail - it wasn’t the plan to have a retail shop, but it worked out this way during the pandemic,” Jenna said. Her online business has been great this year, with COVID lockdowns encouraging people to shop from home. “I hope the online sales continue

Jenna’s jewelry is sold independently in over 75 locations over the U.S. through the holidays,” she smiles. Jenna’s future plans include teaching jewelry-making classes like she used to do at Illinois Central College in Peoria, akin to canvas painting parties. For now, she’s keeping her classes oneon-one or with families due to COVID restrictions. “I can’t wait to really have those,” she said of the jewelry-making parties. For now, she’s created kits that can be purchased for at-home crafting. Jenna’s creations have been featured in eight TV shows, with those items on display and available for purchase. She sent her work samples to a PR company that works with networks, who are specific in their jewelry requests. Her press accomplishments are also framed on the wall, where her jewelry or tutorials have been featured in different crafters’ magazines. She also sells to boutiques, with 75 and counting across the USA. A map on the wall pinpoints each location, coast to coast. She credits Faire, a wholesale website, for connecting her to retailers that carry her items. Besides the jewelry, Jenna has brought in another of her passions – plants. She has potted bunny-eared cacti for sale and plans to keep expanding her plant inventory. She propagates the plants herself and has decorated the shop with visually appealing ornamentals, herbs and orchids. Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 28, with extended hours from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Jenna will offer free bracelet making kits for kids to put together at the shop or take home. She will also be selling her stepdaughter Emily McClelland’s Sea Side Cosmetics lip gloss. Jenna looks forward to other collaborative support between small businesses in town. Jenna is currently offering free online shipping at www.jennascifres.com. You can follow her business on Facebook or call 224-662-0114. The shop, located at 348 ½ Washington Street, is open Wednesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Handmade rings for sale at Jenna’s Jewelry.

STATE NEWS

Driver services facilities statewide will be closed to the public for in-person transactions effective from Tuesday, Nov. 17 until Monday, Dec. 7, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary of State Jesse White is encouraging the public to take advantage of online services. White also announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards will be extended until June 1, 2021. This June 1, 2021 extension also includes those who have February, March, April and May 2021 expiration dates. As a result, expired driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain valid until June 1, 2021. CDL (Commercial Driver License) holders and commercial permit holders are excluded from this extension due to federal requirements. Many transactions with the Secretary of State’s office may be conducted online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com, some of which include: Renewing a license plate sticker; Renewing a valid driver’s license for qualifying drivers; Renewing a valid ID card for those age 22-64 (seniors 65 and older have free, non-expiring IDs); Obtaining a driver record abstract; Filing Business Services documents, such as incorporations and annual reports; and Customers with issues involving administrative hearings may contact adminhearings@ilsos.gov. Those who are eligible for online driver’s license renewal will receive a letter from the Secretary of State’s office with a PIN necessary for online renewal. Those whose driver’s licenses or ID cards expired between Feb. 1, 2020 and Jan. 31, 2021, who qualify for online renewal should receive their PIN letter in December 2020 or January 2021. Those whose driver’s licenses or ID cards expire after Feb. 1, 2021, will receive their PIN let-

ter approximately 90 days before their expiration date. White said 19 CDL (Commercial Driver License) facilities will remain open for CDL written and road exams. These CDL facilities are: Belleville, 400 W. Main St.; Bradley, 1111 Blatt St.; Charleston, 1010 E. St.; Danville/Tilton, #5 Southgate; DeKalb, 1360 Oakwood St.; Elk Grove Village, 650 Roppolo Dr.; Marion, Mascoutah, 9221 Beller Dr.; 1905 Rendleman St.; Moline/ Silvis, 2001 Fifth St., Ste. #10; Olney, 1302 S. West St.; Peoria, 3311 N. Sterling Ave., #12; Princeton, 225 Backbone Rd. East; Quincy, 2512 Locust St.; Rantoul, 421 S. Murray Rd.; Rockford, 4734 Baxter Rd.; Salem, 1375 W. Whittaker St.; South Holland, 41 W. 162nd St.; Springfield, 2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy.; and West Chicago, 1280 Powis Rd. “Commercial truck drivers provide essential services by ensuring goods can be transported safely and efficiently throughout the state and country during this pandemic,” White said. CDL driving tests are by appointment only by calling 217785-3013. Lastly, White announced that seven facilities will be offering drive-through services for license plate sticker transactions ONLY. These facilities were selected due to the configuration of the buildings which allowed for drivethrough transactions. The seven drive-through facilities are: Chicago North, 5401 N. Elston Ave.; Chicago West, 5301 W. Lexington St.; Rockford-Central, 3720 E. State St.; Macomb, 466 Deer Rd.; Springfield, Dirksen 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway; Tilton, #5 Southgate Dr.and Chicago South (opens Nov. 19), 9901 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. All other Secretary of State departments are open to serve the public. Check www.cyberdriveillinois.com for more information.

IN BRIEF Garden Plain township meeting

The annual Garden Plain town meeting will be held December 8 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Garden Plain Township building. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, if you wish to attend, call LaVerne Sterenberg at 309-887-4489. face masks and social distancing will be required at the meeting. The town clerk is going to retire after this term.

Alan and Donna Geerts to celebrate 50th anniversary Alan and Donna Geerts will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on November 20, 1970. If you wish to send a congratulatory card, please to 507 West Wall Street, Morrison IL, 61270.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Port Byron FUMC “Best of Traditions” on Dec. 5 The Port Byron First United Methodist Church’s annual “Christmas Traditions” event will look a bit different this year. “Best of Traditions” will be a drive-thru event on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Port Byron First United Methodist Church, 9412 228th Street N. Pre-orders will be taken for chicken casseroles, pies, cookies, candies, and wreaths. All goods will be prepackaged and will be available to pick up in a drive-thru format at the church. If attendees do not place a pre-order, all items available on the day of the event are while supplies last. All purchases must be paid by credit or debit card only. 100% of the proceeds raised from the event will be used to help the community. The deadline to pre-order items will

be Nov. 28. The menu of items available to pre-order include: chicken casserole (frozen 8x8 pan; ready to heat and serve); homemade cookies pecan bars, lemon snowflakes, peanut butter fudge bars, Andies Candies, dipped gingers, and gourmet chocolate chip; frozen homemade pies - apple and fruit of the forest; homemade candy - peppermint bark, toffee, peanut brittle, peanut butter balls, and caramels; and wreaths - live and artificial, with a variety of ribbons. To place a pre-order, please visit: best-of-christmas-traditions.square. site. To learn more, please visit www.pbfirstumc.org, Port Byron First United Methodist’s Facebook page, or call the church office at 309-523-2396.

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Driver services facilities closed Nov. 17 - Dec. 7

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Rep. McCombie drops bid for minority leader Timothy Eggert

teggert@shawmedia.com Republican state Rep. Tony McCombie won’t attempt to unseat Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, despite indications that she was soliciting support from the caucus to challenge him for the leadership position during the fall veto session. “The House Republican caucus will remain united in fighting for critical reforms to bring our state fiscal stability and rid it of the corruption it has been under for decades of Democrat control,” Durkin and McCombie said Tuesday in a joint press release. “We share the same goals and will work together as a caucus to help the people of Illinois.” McCombie, who has represented the 71st District since 2016, told Politico on Nov. 6 that she was “talking to caucus members as she moves to line up support.” CapitolFax reported on Nov. 5 that Durkin said he has “already secured

a majority of votes” to keep the minority leadership position, which he has held since 2013. According to Illinois House Rules, the minority leader position goes to the representative who received the second-highest number of votes for the house speaker position, as long as that representative “is affiliated with the numerically strongest political party other than the party to which the [s]peaker belongs.” Unofficial election results suggest that House Democrats will retain their majority on a 72-46 split. If those numbers hold, then Durkin will need at least 23 votes from House Republicans to be retained as minority leader. Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan will need at least 60 votes to remain speaker. But, at least eight House Democrats have made public that they do not intend to vote for Madigan, who is the subject of a legislative probe into whether he “engaged in conduct which is unbecoming to a legislator

or which constitutes a breach of public trust.” Both McCombie and her Democratic challenger, Joan Padilla, said in a September interview with the Shaw Editorial Board they think Madigan should resign his speakership, citing a bribery scheme with utility giant Commonwealth Edison he was implicated in this summer involving no-work jobs and lobbying contracts that were awarded over eight years to his close associates in exchange for legislation that benefited the company. Madigan has not been formally charged in the case, and was re-elected in his unopposed race to represent the 22nd District, according to unofficial election results. Durkin was re-elected on a 33% margin over Democratic challenger Kassem Moukahal to represent the 82nd District, according to unofficial election results. McCombie was re-elected to her third term by an unofficial margin of 23.2% over Padilla, who lost to

McCombie in 2018 by a margin of 17.3%. McCombie also chairs the Illinois House Republican Organization, the official campaign arm of the House Republicans, which functions to elect candidates, fundraise and run campaigns. While House Republicans did take back two seats, if unofficial election results hold, the minority party did not come close to weakening the super majority of House Democrats, who were expecting to use their influence in the fall veto session to push forward broad criminal justice legislation and ethics reform. Those policy efforts likely won’t come to fruition until the winter, however, because the six-day fall veto session, set to begin Nov. 17, was canceled Tuesday by legislative leaders due to heightened concerns over presence of the coronavirus in Springfield. The next General Assembly is scheduled to be inaugurated on Jan. 13.

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE

Bustos to help lead Democrats’ steering, policy committee Timothy Eggert

teggert@shawmedia.com U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos will serve as one of three co-chairs of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi nominated Bustos to the position, made vacant after former co-chairwoman and Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro stepped down to run for chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee. Pelosi selected Bustos because she is a “leader of great integrity and inspiration,” and is “strengthened

COVID-19 ASSISTANCE ComEd COVID-19 assistance available to Whiteside County customers Whiteside County recently received information from ComEd regarding a COVID-19 package to assist customers and communities in need. The purpose of this Comprehensive COVID-19 Package is to help families and communities recover from the economic challenges created by the COVID-19

by the values of the heartland,” she said in the release. Bustos will serve through the remainder of the 116th Congress and for the 117th Congress. The committee’s other leaders are U.S. Reps. Eric Swalwell and Barbara Lee, both of California. “Together, these three leaders reflect the dynamism and strength of our majority and will reinvigorate and advance our agenda for the people,” Pelosi said in the release. The nomination comes after Bustos, 59, announced on Monday that she would not seek to continue heading the Democratic Congressional

Campaign Committee, the official campaign arm of the party. That decision followed a unexpectedly narrow capture of a fifth term in the 17th District over Republican challenger Esther Joy King, and was shadowed by an election in which House Democrats failed to expand their majority. Bustos said she would not seek re-election to the DCCC position so she could “focus her efforts on legislating.” Her assignment to the committee, tasked with recommending committee assignments to the Democratic Caucus and developing the House’s

policy agenda, is largely a manifestation of that explanation. Bustos in a release said she was “humbled and honored” for the nomination. “Throughout my career, I have sought to lift up voices from the middle of our country – families in our cities and towns, communities that make up rural America and hardworking people all across our nation,” Bustos said in the release. Bustos will also continue to serve on the House Appropriations Committee and on the House Committee on Agriculture.

pandemic. The package features more flexible payment options, financial assistance for past due balances; extends suspension of service disconnections and waiver of late fee charges. Jim Duffy, Whiteside County Board Chair, said, “These are very challenging times, and every County department and employee is dedicated to helping our residents and businesses as much as possible. We look internally and externally to find programs and assistance, and this is one of the external

programs we can alert Whiteside County residents to. This is not a County program, but a program from one of our partners, and we want to get the information out to those in the County who need additional help, and who can take advantage of it.” ComEd also announced Helping Hand, a new financial assistance program that – for a limited time – provides an additional one-time grant of up to $300 to help low-income residential customers and those who express financial hard-

ship reduce past-due balances. We hope you will help us inform our customers of this opportunity to obtain help with their electric utility bill. Customers who are challenged in paying their outstanding balances and electric bills should contact ComEd’s customer care team as soon as possible at 800-334-7661, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to take advantage of new and existing assistance options. More information is also available at ComEd.com/CARE.

OBITUARIES Hillary J Wagenecht-Albrecht, 41, of Dixon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Dixon. Hillary was born October 28, 1979, in Morrison, the daughter of Dale Wagenecht and Judy Novotny. She was beautiful, funny, sarcastic, wildly inappropriate at times, tenacious, persistent, a note taker, a lover of all animals, kind, compassionate, very forward and blunt on every opinion she had. Hillary would tell you she loved you 10 times before hanging up the phone. She would send text that could have been letters, being incredibly specific, inquisitive and always ending them in the same way. “All my love forever and always no matter what.... Xo.” She had the most beautiful blonde hair that smelled of Pantene. She loved cooking and eating food, she loved hanging out with her group of friends from high school, whom she cherished. Her laughter was infectious and her smile truly lit up the room. She loved music and went to many concerts, fairs, flea markets and swap meets. She loved cars, trucks and going to car shows. Hillary loved her family so much especially her nieces and nephews and enjoyed joking around with them, doing voices and pretending, playing and having tea parties with them. She would talk for hours on the phone wanting to hear every single event in their lives. Hillary especially loved her dogs Cow and Ily. She signed all of her cards including her dog Cow in every letter, card or note. Hillary loved being outside in the sunshine and helping her mom in the garden. She was such a kind and loving soul. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. Hillary is going to missed tremendously from those of us that had the privilege of knowing her. Cremation Rites have been accorded. There will be no services. In Lieu of flowers please send cards to P.O. Box 14 Stockton, IL 61085 in C/O of Hillary Albrecht’s Family. Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. She is survived by her by her mother, Judy Novotny of Dixon, her father and stepmother, Dale and Susan Wagenecht of Cordova; adopted dad, Jeff Albrecht of Prophetstown; her sister, Heather (Jay) Hermes of Stockton, IL; nieces and nephews, Liam, Grace, Aiden and Olivia of Stockton, IL; grandmother, Patricia Albrecht of Prophetstown. Hillary was preceded in death by her

He had the privilege of being part of the first Quad City Honor Flight for Korean War vets in 2012 which was a cherished memory for the rest of his days. Gene was a lifelong member of St Ambrose Catholic Church, serving 20 years as a Trustee. He was the first President of the Parish Council and served as a EucharisLAVONNE E. “CONNIE” BENDER tic Minister. Gene was a third and fourth LaVonne E. “Connie” Bender, 94, of degree Knight of Columbus and a lifelong Sunrise of Naperville North Assisted Livmember of the American Legion and ing in Naperville, formerly of Morrison, Albany Lions Club. He served many years died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Edward on the ASCS and FSA committees for the JAMES ‘GENE’ CHAMBERLAIN Hospital in Naperville. James “Gene” Chamberlain, 92, of rural US Department of Agriculture and was A private graveside service will be held the Meredosia Levee and Drainage Disat Woodhull Cemetery in Woodhull. There Albany, IL, died peacefully at home on trict Commissioner for 43 years, his last Tuesday, November 10, 2020, surroundwill be no visitation or funeral service. 22 as chairman. ed by his children. The Morrison Chapel of the BosIn addition to spending time in his Visitation was Friday, November 13 at ma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of fields, Gene enjoyed “talking shop” with St. Ambrose Catholic arrangements. other farmers. He proudly supported Church, Erie. A private A memorial has been established to the activities of his grandchildren and Mass of Christian Burial Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison. great-grandchildren, loved visiting with was Saturday, followed family and friends, traveling, playing by graveside military LEONARD W. “LENNY” BENDER cards and spending time on his computhonors in the Erie CemLeonard W. “Lenny” Bender, 91, of Sun- etery. er. Dad/Grandpa will be remembered for rise of Naperville North Assisted Living his quick wit, funny jokes and 3D mind In lieu of flowers, in Naperville, formerly of Morrison, died that could fix almost anything. His role as memorials may be made Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at Edward Hospi- to the Greg Chamberlain family historian will be truly missed. tal in Naperville. Survivors include his children, Teresa Memorial Scholarship There will no visitation or funeral (Jim) Anderson of LeClaire, IA, Chris through the Erie High service. A graveside service will be held (Cheryl) Chamberlain of Franklin, TN, School or St. Ambrose at later date at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Laura (Brian) Currie of Silvis, IL, Cynthia Catholic Church. Cemetery in Sterling. (aka William) Elsbury of Topeka, KS, Gene was born on May The Morrison Chapel of the Bos17, 1928, in Newton Township, to George Dennis (Cheryl) Chamberlain of Verona, ma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of and Rosella (O’Neil) Chamberlain. He was WI, Rebecca Mack of Lakewood, NJ, arrangements. Veronica (Michael) Saad of Erie, IL, and a lifelong resident of Whiteside County, A memorial has been established to Maria (Russ) McAtee of O’Fallon, MO. He graduated from Dewey School in 1942 Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison. is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 23 and was a 1946 graduate of Erie High great-grandchildren, and several nieces, School. On May 26, 1951, he was united ROBERT “BOB” BIERMAN nephews and cousins. in marriage with Dorothy Mae McKenna Robert “Bob” Bierman, 87, of Morrison, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Erie. Gene was preceded in death by his IL, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Together they raised nine children. Doro- beloved wife, Dorothy; his parents, son Resthave Home in Morrison. Greg; son-in-law, Art Mack; brothers, Leo, thy passed away in February 2016. Cremation rites have been accorded. Howard and Clyde; and sisters, Lorraine Mr. Chamberlain had a successful There will be no services and the MorriVerkruysee, Dorothy Schroeder and Isafarming career in Whiteside County son Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral that spanned his lifetime. He served as bel Hood. Home is assisting the family. Sergeant First Class in the US Army for A memorial to Res2 years and was a Korean War Veteran. See OBITUARIES, Page 6 thave Home has been established. Robert was born May 30, 1933, in Sterling, IL, to Carl H. and Bessie M. (McKee) Bierman. He attended Lincoln grade schools of rural Whiteside County and Morrison High School. Bob served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Donna M. Landheer on November 18, 1956, in Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sterling, IL. Bob was a farmer and also worked for the Whiteside County Highway Department for many years. Survivors include his wife, Donna of Morrison; one daughter, Barb (Mike) VanZuiden of Morrison; two sons, Jeff maternal grandparents Marvin and Lois Novotny; paternal grandparents, Larry and Joyce Wagenecht; paternal grandpa John Albrecht. Condolences may be sent to www. prestonschilling.com.

Bierman of Morrison and Paul Bierman of Bryant, IA; two grandchildren, Travis (Veronica Spriggs) VanZuiden and Tyler (Tawny) VanZuiden; one great grandchild, Lillian Mae VanZuiden. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Kenneth “Corky” Bierman; one sister, Minnie May Koett; and one niece, Cheryl Foskitt. To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

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ROBERT L. DICKHERBER

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Continued from Page 5 Robert L. Dickherber 82, of Albany, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Genesis Medical Center East in Davenport, IA. There will be no visitation. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. At Robert’s request, his body has been donated to the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. The Fulton chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family.

ARTHUR NEAL DYKEMA

Arthur Neal Dykema, 83, of Morrison, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at Pleasant View in Morrison. Cremation rites have been accorded. No services will be held. Arthur was born on July 9, 1937 in Morrison, the son of George and Pauline (Smith) Dykema. He was a veteran of the US Army. Arthur married Sherry Rick on February 4, 1967 in Morrison. He was employed as a letter carrier with the US Postal Service for many years. After retiring from the postal service, he was employed at Sterling Walmart for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Dykema; one son, Jonathan (Diane) Dykema, all of Morrison; two daughters, Sandra (James) Colley of TX, and Susan (Wanetta)Dykema-Sterner of IA; two stepsons, Rodney (Cheryl) Mills, and Rusty (Kathy) Mills, all of Morrison; one foster sister, Irene Kauffman of Mt. Carroll; one brother, Steven (Barb) Dykema of Kewanee; six grandchildren, Heather, Rebecca, Andrew, Anthony, Robert, Casey; one step-granddaughter, Stevie; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Kevin Dykema; one daughter-in-law, Laurel Dykema; one great-grandson, Cayden; and one brother-in-law, Robert Uphoff. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com

LEAH “BOOTS” HAYEN

Leah “Boots” Hayen, 82, of Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, IL; formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Pleasant View. A private family funeral service will be held at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Ken Renkes officiating. There will be no visitation. A public graveside service will be held at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

A memorial has been established by the family.

DONALD E. HOLESINGER

Donald E. Holesinger, 85, of Fulton, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. A private family visitation will be held at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Garden Plain Cemetery in rural Fulton, with Ken Renkes officiating. A memorial to Honor Flight of the Quad Cities has been established. Donald was born October 30, 1935, in Union Grove Township, to George and Flora (Post) Holesinger. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. Don married Audrey E. VanZuiden on March 27, 1958, at Second Reformed Church in Fulton, IL. He served as a medic in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960 at Fort Lewis in Washington and Fort Sam Houston in Texas. Don was a farmer all his life until retiring in 1998. He sold Pioneer seed corn for twenty-five years while farming and after retiring he worked for Wilson Bull operating the combine for many years. He enjoyed working on his John Deere antique tractors and loved bowling especially when he bowled a perfect 300 game in 1997 in Fulton. Don served as an elder and deacon at Second Reformed Church in Fulton and also had played on the church softball team. Don and Audrey enjoyed spending their winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama. They traveled to many states throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii. For over 40 years they had a family vacation at Mogasheen Resort in Wisconsin and for 11 years Don enjoyed taking fishing trips to Ontario, Canada. Survivors include his wife, Audrey; one daughter, Kristi (Tom) Huizenga of Morrison; two sons, Tim (Lori) Holesinger of Farmington, NM and Matt Holesinger of Roscoe; four grandchildren, Allie (Brian) Loschen, Kaylie Huizenga, Zackary Holesinger, and Libbie Holesinger; four great grandchildren, Mason, Landon, Lucas, and Adalyn Loschen; and a brother Richard (Judy) Holesinger of Fulton. He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Abbie Huizenga; and one brother, Allen Holesinger. To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

JEANETTE C. ILSLEY

Jeanette C. Ilsley, 89 of Windsor Manor in Morrison, IL; formerly of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at Windsor Manor. Cremation rites have been accorded, there will be no services. The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family has established a memorial. Jeanette was born January 12, 1931 in Sycamore, IL, to Emil and Alice (Nelson) Cassier. She grew up in Sycamore, spending much of her youth at the park. She attended grade school and graduated from high school in Sycamore. On August 30, 1957 she married Melvin B. Ilsley in Sycamore. He passed away on May 14, 2019. Jeanette was a homemaker and stay at home mother. She was a talented painter and always loved animals, especially dogs. In her younger days she was active in Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore. Her faith was very important to her. Jeanette enjoyed riding in the truck with her husband, Melvin, who was an over-the-road trucker. She also enjoyed traveling and camping with her family. Survivors include three daughters, Christine Barcus of Freeport, IL, Claire (Terry) Ericson of Bella Vista, AR, and Diane (Frank) Heisner of Prophetstown, IL; eight grandchildren, Matthew (Zetta) Barcus, Steven (Sara) Barcus, Daniel (Phuong) Barcus, Carlie Ericson, Michael Ericson, Scott (Jess) Wirsing, Jeff Wirsing, Rachel (Aaron) Berogan; seven great grandchildren; one sister and one niece. To send online condolences go to www.bosmagibson.com

JANA LYNAA KELLEY

Jana Lynaa Kelley, 62, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at her home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family graveside will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, IL. There will be no visitation. The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, IL, is assisting the family. To send online condolences go to www.bosmagibson.com

SPENCER J. KNOX

Spencer J. Knox, 83, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at Resthave Home. Spencer was born March 3, 1937 in Morrison, to Russell and Marian (Schuler) Knox. He was educated in the Morrison

grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He served in the Army National Guard. He married Janice Dykhuis on November 29, 1958; they later divorced. On August 10, 1963 he married Lynn McGaan in Altona, IL. Spencer owned and operated Spencer’s Automotive in Morrison over 40 years. He also co-owned and operated O.K. Trucking in Morrison and was partial owner of the FS gas station, Valvoline Quick Lube, and In Town Storage Units. Spencer was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison. He served on the advisory board of Community State Bank, was president of Whiteside Energenetics Inc. and was a member of the Anchorage Boat Club in Clinton, IA. He and Lynn enjoyed spending time on the Mississippi River with their many boating friends. Early in his life he enjoyed drag racing with Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick and racing his own car. He and his wife Lynn spent much time traveling the United States in their RV, as well as vacationing at their condo on Marco Island, FL. Spencer was quick with a smile and a joke. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, whether on the racetrack or Mississippi River. He enjoyed practical jokes and wasn’t shy to laugh at himself. His generous spirit and twinkling eyes will be sorely missed. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lynn; one son, Tim (Marlene) Knox of Morrison; two daughters, Kim (Ben) Becker of Crystal Lake, IL, Kristy (Joe) Brandon of Clarkston, MI; eight grandchildren, Justin Knox, Jennifer Knox, Jason Knox, Matthew Becker, Angela Becker, Samantha Brandon, Spencer Brandon, and Sawyer Brandon; three great grandchildren, Demarkus Turner, Zayvean Ross, and Billy Clark; one sister, Marilyn (Bud) Gothard of Ozark, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; a stepfather, Gene Larkin; one daughter, Cathy Spates; two great grandchildren, Camryn and Dylan Clark. A private family memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, IL, officiated by Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg. Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Memorials to the First Presbyterian Church and Resthave Home have been established. To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com See OBITUARIES, Page 7

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Continued from Page 6 Patricia (Pat) M. Mavity, 84 of Placitas, New Mexico, went home to our Lord on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Graveside services will be held in Garret, Indiana. Patricia was born July 17, 1936 to Edward and Betty (Olinger) Carpenter. She graduated from Fulton High School, Fulton. She played on the women’s basketball team, was involved in many activities and was Homecoming Queen. After graduation she married David Walker. They moved to Garret, IN, where they owned and operated Walker Cottage Patsy. While in Garret, she was a teacher and director of the Head Start program, and PE teacher at the local elementary school. Pat was an active member of the Garret Presbyterian Church where she served as a youth leader and teacher. After Davids’ untimely death she moved to Sebring, FL where she and her second husband owned and operated a small restaurant. Later she moved to Tulsa, OK and then to New Jersey, South Carolina and New Mexico. Pat’s favorite things were to travel,

MARK SNYDER

Mark W. Snyder, 65, of Morrison, died Monday, NOV. 9, 2020 at the Resthave Home in Morrison. Private graveside services will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie is in care of the arrangements. Memorials may be made in care of Gibson-Bode Funeral Home to defray funeral expense

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WILLIAM “BILL” THOMAS

My grandfather, William “Bill” Wayne Thomas of Fenton, made his last of 96 trips around the sun on Friday, November 13, 2020. In those years, he experienced the depression, WWII, numerous twirls on the dance floor, and 70 years of marriage with the love of his life (and occasional adversary), my late grandma, Lois. He was a farmer, builder, gardener, dancer, winemaker, world traveler, WWII veteran, and friend to anyone he met. He could identify trees by their leaves and birds by their songs - knowledge that captivated us grandchildren when we were kids, and reminds me still to cherish my surroundings, and nurture my kids’ curiosities. He read voraciously, was a wonderful conversationalist, and trivia teammate. Like many other young people in the Erie area, I was fortunate to work with him during the summers of my adolescence. I have forgotten many of the carpentry skills he shared (except measure twice, cut once), but I will always trea-

sure the importance of cookie breaks, his gentle correction if I made a mistake, and the way he treated people - with kindness, dignity, and respect. He supported his family in all their endeavors, and at 83 he and my mom traveled to Mongolia to visit my wife Ashley and me there as Peace Corps volunteers. As he leaves this earth, I think he would want us all to be humble, kind, and to show the ones we love that we care with our presence. Safe travels, Grandpa. You will not be forgotten by any of us. Written by his grandson, Mike Burden Bill was born September 1, 1924 in Erie, the son of Wayne and Ella (Sorbeck) Thomas. He married Lois Jeanne Johnson on August 19, 1950 in Davenport. They settled in Erie where he farmed and did carpenter and repair work on homes and farms. He enjoyed his family and was actively involved in his grandchildren’s activities and lives. Due to restrictions on gatherings, a Celebration of Life will be held at the family farm next summer. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family See OBITUARIES, Page 9

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go to Booth Brothers concerts and trips to England. She loved to read, entertain and cook whether for functions at church or for family and friends. Pat is survived by her three children: daughters Cindy (Mark) Newcome of Placitas, NM, and Linda Walker Maio of Anderson, SC; and son Mark Walker of Thonotosassa, FL; and one brother, Richard (Shirley) Carpenter of Morrison; five grandsons, Zack (Katrina) Newcome, Daniel (Britney) Maio, Brett (Jennifer) Newcome, Timothy (Kristen) Maio, and Andrew Maio; five great-grandchildren with two on the way. She was proceeded in death by her father and mother, brother Eugene, sister Barbara, and husband David Walker.

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Celebrating diversity, promoting peace at Riverdale By Wendy Kelley

Riverdale Education Foundation With much appreciation to Becky Butterfield, Riverdale Elementary School was recently given 120 books along with art supplies as part of the “Celebrate Diversity” Project. Rev. Butterfield, Youth and Family Life Pastor at the Port Byron First United Methodist Church, said, “the ‘Celebrate Diversity’ book project for Riverdale Elementary came out of my broken heart over racial injustice. The deep division has caused so much harm to so many people for multiple generations. I knew ‘thoughts and prayers’ were not enough, and I knew I was being called to take positive, action steps toward planting seeds of change, love and acceptance somehow, somewhere.” “I have a deep love for children and encourage them to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly. I feel passionately that God has placed me in the Riverdale community to serve and love all children, youth, families, and our educators. I also believe books are powerful tools that can and do have a huge impact on young, growing minds. This ‘Celebrate Diversity’ book drive seemed like the most tangible, action focused way for me to do more than offer my ‘thoughts and prayers’ toward a more just, inclusive, kind world in a way that would benefit our beloved Riverdale children and community.” “For this ‘Celebrate Diversity’ Book Drive, my desire was to include as many BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) authors as possible and have a mixture of stories that involved various BIPOC as main characters with exposure to various cultures. While the main focus was to increase the number of books in the classroom libraries about BIPOC people, books about people with different abilities and needs, as well as books that had themes of general kindness and inclusion for all were also included.” “I believe the more children have the opportunity to learn about people who have a different race, ability, or background than them, the more likely they will be able, willing and open to include, befriend, respect, listen to, and learn from all people, no matter what. I hope these books will add to the availability of tools and resources that the teachers already have and help to enhance what they are already doing to teach love, kindness, and inclusivity to all. I’m hoping by

Riverdale fifth graders (l-r)Kayden Herlyn, Gaby Baxin, Channing DeLaRosa, and Ivy Brooks show some of the books recently donated to Riverdale schools. increasing the amount of exposure to people of different races, backgrounds, and abilities it will help children see all others as people to be loved, included, and valued. I’m hoping the BIPOC students in our district will feel seen, loved, included, and valued, when they see and have access to more books with people who look like them.” Pastor Becky said that prior to sharing her idea with others and asking for donations and support, she talked with several Riverdale teachers, and actively involved parents with this project idea. All of them were encouraging and supportive. In addition, all books were donated by Riverdale parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends. The Riverdale Education Foundation also gave a grant to purchase books. She received feedback from parents who were grateful for this project because of the negative experiences from racial remarks their children had faced in the past from peers in our schools. One mother, who Butterfield did not know prior to this project, expressed deep appreciation and affirmation that she was raising her children in the right community because seeing this project out there, and so supported by the community, helped her to know that her children mattered too. Pastor Becky adds, “I know this little project will not even begin to get us to a place of healing from the hundreds of years of deep harm that has been done to BIPOC in people in this country. But being silent is

Riverdale Kindergartners are pictured with new books and art supplies courtesy of the “Celebrate Diversity” book drive. not an option; doing nothing is not an option. In organizing this project and encouraging others to join me, I simply was looking for a way to make a small step toward building a more just, inclusive, loving environment in our little corner of the world.” “My encouragement for others: check your bookshelf, your children’s bookshelves, your podcasts, the list of influencers you follow on social media and make sure you are including voices from people

who are different than you. Watch movies as a family that help you have conversations with your children about what has been done in this country to exclude and harm BIPOC. Ruby Bridges said, “Kids know nothing about racism. They’re taught that by adults.” We see the harm that has been done because of racism. Imagine the good that could be done if we seek to actively teach our kids about love, inclusion, acceptance, and seeking justice for all.”

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REBECCA SUE VROMAN

Rebecca “Becky” Sue Vroman, 59, of

UNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Unity Christian’s first quarter honor roll Unity Christian High School has released their first quarter honor roll. Students achieving 3.67 – 4.0 g.p.a. include: seniors - Andrew Appel, Emma Gabbard, Garrett Hlubek, and Sofia Scott; juniors – Ty Bickelhaupt, Lauren Steinhauer, and Maizie Wicklund; sophomores – Andy Eslick, Marissa Gabbard Gabe Marcum, Michelle Striley, Alli Tegeler, Katie Wilbur, and Carrie Willoughby; freshmen – Luke Holesinger and Samm Wilbur; eighth grade – Sophi Leathers and Isy Middendorp; seventh grade –

Tampico, formerly of Prophetstown, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at her home. Visitation was from 4-7pm Monday, Nov. 16, at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Burial in Sharon Cemetery, Erie, was private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a No Kill Humane Society of donor’s choice. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

DAVID VANDERLAAN

Due to the current COVID-19 conditions, the family of David Vanderlaan has decided to cancel the previous plans for a public visitation and funeral; all services are now private. However, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Emily Merema and Willow Torres. Students achieving 3.34-3.66 g.p.a. include: seniors - Weston Hintz and Eden Torres; sophomores – Sarah Freeman, Molly Meurs, Faith Pluister, and Olivia Woessner; freshmen – Anthony Bush and Beth Freeman; eighth grade – Dylan Wilkinson and Nathan Woessner; seventh grade – Abigail Middendorp and Levi Tegeler. Achieving 3.0 – 3.33 g.p.a. include: sophomores – Daniel Bork and Grace Paisley; freshmen – Carsen Bennett and Carter Marten; eighth grade – Amber Eslick, Jackson Paisley, and Lilleigh Pluister; seventh grade – Abigail Freeman.

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11-10-20@ 10:51 AM Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover crash with injuries on Harvey Road west of Galt. A 16-year oldfemale from Coleta was traveling westbound on Harvey Road when she lost control of the vehicle before it entered the south ditch, struck a tree stump, and then overturned. She and her two passengers, Kalin O’Bryan age 18 of Prophetstown and Israel A. Hernandez, age 22 of Sterling, were transported to CGH for non-life threatening injuries. Sterling Fire, Rock Falls Fire, CGH EMS, and Slim-nHank’s Towing assisted on scene. The driver was cited for Too Fast for Conditions with other charges pending.

11/14/20@ 3:51 PM Jesus E. Perez, age 24 of Belvidere, IL was stopped on Interstate 88 near Milepost 19 for speeding. He was cited for speeding 91 MPH in a 70 MPH zone andfor having No Valid Driver’s License. He was released with an I-bond with a mandatory court appearance required.

11-14-20@ 8:17 AM Zackery A. Letcher, age 25 of Franklin Grove, was stopped for tinted windows on U.S.Route 30 at Galt Road. Letcher was cited for Unlawful Possession of Adult Use Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle and released with

11/15/20@ 10:54 AM Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to US. Route 30 and Fulfs Road for a one-vehicle crash involving an injury. Through the investigation, it was determined that Chandra S. Paschal, age 48 of Morrison, was traveling westbound on Fulfs Road when she ran off the roadway. Paschal was cited for Improper Driving- On Shoulder and released with a Promise to Comply. She was transported to CGH Medical in Sterling for treatment of her injuries. Whiteside County Deputies were assisted by Morrison Fire Department, CGH EMS, and Hunter’s Towing.

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and will be divided and distributed to the American Heart Association and National Kidney Foundation. Bill is survived by his children, Candice Thomas-Kundert, Columbia, MO, Jeff (Pam) Thomas, Fenton, IL, David Thomas, San Jose, CA, Jon (Lori) Thomas, Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren, Kate (Tony) DeLaney, Mike (Ashley) Burden, Carrie (Charlie) Davis, Beau Thomas, Brooke Thomas, Nick (Lauren) Thomas, Craig Thomas, Drew Thomas; great grandchildren, Christina, Alex, Ezra, Sam, Theo, Taylor, Morgan, Alexys, Carter, Bryce, Bryant, Avery, MaKai, Harper Sue, Kayleighana, Myles, Aiden, Chandler, Samantha and Aiden Michael; nine siblings with five surviving, Dorthea Daw of Milledgeville, Eula Seger, Jim Thomas, Beverly Frohing and Paul Thomas, all of Erie.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Three Rivers basketball teams play the waiting game Practice may begin soon - or it might not BY ERIC INGLES

eingles@saukvalley.com Fillies coach Kerry Grim understands just how difficult the situation is for her basketball players. First the IHSA issues guidelines on how to safely conduct practice, then the IDPH says basketball is highrisk and shouldn’t move ahead. One day you’re about to start a season, the next day you might not. Morrison just completed its allowable contact days on Oct. 30. Practice might begin – or it might not. There is also no telling when an actual game might tip off. “It’s difficult to get your seniors to buy in because they don’t know if you’re going to be able to play or not, if you’re going to have a season,” Grim said. The Three Rivers is a conference divided, with Newman and St. Bede told by their respective Catholic dioceses to put basketball on hold and Sherrard moving ahead. The rest of the teams play a waiting game.

“Unlike other conferences around us, we have not tried to have a carte blanche answer,” Morrison athletic director Gregg Dolan said. “We’re letting the schools decide what’s best for them in their scenario.” Other schools are leaving the call up to their school boards, with Morrison’s board meeting tabling the motion. The board will meet again with a chance practice will be able to open the next day, or the chance that everything will be put on hold. “Everything’s been so fluid, everything’s changed so much since March 13, that I think even the coaches are becoming accustomed to ‘Gosh, what do we have to do now to make this work?’,” Dolan said. The last thing she wants to do is keep stringing her players along, Grim said. For now, she is moving ahead as if there will be a season, meeting with boys coach Jason Banks to coordinate time in the gym. Practice was originally supposed to start this coming Monday. “We’ve put together our practice schedules, we’ve spent a lot of time in preparation for a season to go ahead,” Grim said, “but as of right now, I have no idea if we’re going to be able to go ahead or not.”

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Morrison’s Kalli Fisher shoots a 3-pointer during regional action last season. Like most of their Three Rivers counterparts, the Fillies are playing the waiting game when it comes to the 2020-21 basketball season.

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Every year, Legends Sports Bar & Grill in Erie holds a Chili Cook-off as part of their Toys for Tots collection in Whiteside County. Due to COVID regulations the event was cancelled this year, but owners Nathan and Dana Schnitzler planned a drive- thru drop off on Saturday, Nov. 14. They were able to fill nearly three boxes with toys while receiving $642 in cash donations from the community. Anyone who donated was also given a ticket for one of 20 raffle prizes donated by local businesses and individuals. Legends will be collecting toys at 921 8th Ave. in Erie until the first week of December.

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Treat yourself at Bibi Nails & Spa in Port Byron BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Self-care, pampering, and fresh new looks are on the menu when stepping into Bibi Nails & Spa in downtown Port Byron. The full-service salon offers hair care, barbering, waxing, and all types of nail care, including Shellac, dipping powder, acrylics, sculpting, French tips, nail art, and gel or natural nail manicures and pedicures. Steven Bui and Abbi Martinez opened their shop for business on Oct. 1. The Davenport couple commute to Port Byron every day, both drawn to the charm of the small towns in upper Rock Island County. Despite opening during the year of COVID, business has been good, and steady. Steven said they didn’t know what to expect coming into a new community, but they’ve had a lot of support. They look forward to participating in downtown activities and getting to know the area more. The couple discovered the retail space at 101 N. Main St. this summer after seeing the previous business, Hair Shop, listed for sale on Craigslist. They drove to Port Byron to check it out and stopped for a meal at Ram’s Riverhouse. After talking to the waitress, they discovered there was no nail salon in town, and any ladies wanting the service had to drive to the cities. “A lightbulb went off in my head,” said Steven with a smile, as he shared how the salon idea was

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Abbi Martinez and Steven Bui have been staying busy at their new business, Bibi Nails & Spa in Port Byron.

born. His family owns Malibu Nails & Spa on Locust Street in Davenport and it was something

he wanted to keep doing as a career. He said the Port Byron location was “perfect, really peaceful, relaxing, and with a priceless view,” making it the good place to start. It’s their first business and despite being a little nervous, he noted, they’ve “managed so far,” especially with all the local support. Abbi added that they’re having fun doing what they love to do in the tranquil atmosphere they’ve created. The salon is accentuated with plants, a TV that plays different nature scenes, comfortable pedicure chairs, palettes of nail colors, charming décor, and a view of downtown Main Street and the Mississippi River. “Cutting hair is like an art, and the hair is the canvas,” Steven said of their services. He moved from Vietnam to the United States with his family at age 9, and Abbi grew up in the Quad Cities. She’s a graduate of Capri College beauty school in Davenport, and Steven of Ray’z Barber Shop school in Moline. Ongoing specials include $10 haircuts for military members on Mondays, $10 for seniors on Tuesdays, and $10 for kids 10 and under on Wednesdays, by appointment only. They can also host birthday parties for any age. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome, and gift certificates are available, making a great gift for the holidays. Store hours are 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call 309-848-9002 for more information, visit their Facebook page, or go to www.stevenbuibarber.com.

BLACK HAWK COLLEGE NEWS Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) at Black Hawk College. Those graduating are Kossi Dahoui of Silvis, Billy Murphy of Port Byron, James Gibson of Davenport, Ryan Tuttle of Erie, and Eric Navarro of Moline. Kossi Dahoui had perfect attendance for the 13-week program. The 450-hour program aims to increase the number of minorities, women and disadvantaged individuals working on Illinois Department of Transportation highway construction projects. There is no cost to participants who are accepted into the program. Visit www.facebook.com/blackhawkcollege to see pictures from the program. The next HCCTP begins Monday, March 1 with orientation sessions Jan. 26, Jan. 27, Jan. 28, Feb. 2 or Feb. 4. For more information, visitwww.bhc.edu/ hcctp.

BHC Spring grads

Black Hawk College, Quad-Cities Campus in Moline, announces its Spring 2020 graduates. Graduates from this area include Kara Clark, Albany; Kyle Stover, Cordova; Jessica Adams, Ryne Jaquet, Kelly Parkinson, Ana Pearl, and Lindsay Weber, Erie; Corbin Eggers, Makenzi Tuttle, and Danae Wunderlich, Fenton; Tyler Glover, Morrison; Kade Jenkins, Rachel Simon, and Logan Willoughby, Port Byron; James Thompson, Prophetstown.

BHC Spring honors list

Black Hawk College, East Campus (Galva/Kewanee) announces students with high honors (GPA 3.75 to 4.00) and honor students (GPA 3.50 to 3.75). Local students listed are Austin Wetzell and Ian Wirth of Prophetstown. Black Hawk College, Quad-Cities Campus-Moline, high honor students are Hannah Herrman, Courtney Riley, and Kyle Stover, Cordova; Travis Coleman, Grace Johnson, Blake Misfeldt, Jasmine Nickerson, Kara Schipper, Abigail Stichter, Brett VanDeWostine, and Justice Youngberg, Erie; Alissa Decker and Abigail Eads, Fenton; Kelly Becht, Hillsdale; Jay Dykstra and Tyler Glover, Morrison; Anna Bippus, Kamerra Grant, Sydney Grau, Marina Hinde, Kade Jenkins, Kate Juhn, Alecea Mendoza, Claudia Plumb, Manuel Rivera, Alexis Saddoris, Stephanie Shull, Brooke Smeltzly, Karson Smeltzly, Jason Smith, Grace Wainwright, Madison Wallace,

Abbie Wingert, and Linnea Wuest, Port Byron; Rebecca Clementz, Prophetstown. Honor students are Gunnar Wuebben, Albany; Cameron Stout, Cordova; Brianna Brooks, Ana Pearl, Tiffany Verkruysse, Logan Wheeler, and Chloe Wiseley, Erie; Erica Thulen and Carson Wiebenga, Fenton; Jasmine Bently and Katelyn Shepard, Fulton; Randall Denekas, Hillsdale; Zailey Greeno, Lyndon; Alyssa Meiers and Kendra Zuidema, Morrison; Gracie Baldwin, Brittany Caldwell, Kristy Jennings, Christopher Kosminsky, Laura Stone, Emma Wainwright, and Taylor Zimmerer, Port Byron; and Courtney Pierceson, Tampico.

Medical assistant training starts in January

Students now can start the Black Hawk College Medical Assisting program in January. The 30-credit-hour program has online lectures with daytime clinical courses. The entire program can be completed in one calendar year. Medical assistants work under the supervision of a physician and perform medical office administration and clinical duties. Students gain practical experience by completing two clinical courses plus an internship and seminar. Students take courses in basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, health insurance and office procedures, pharmacology terminology and calculations, and ethics and law. Registration is going on now for Spring 2021. Classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 19. For more information, visitwww.bhc. edu/mac,call 309-796-5100 or email advqc@bhc.edu.

Use holiday break to take a minimester class

Take an online minimester course during holiday break and earn college credits in just a few days. Classes begin Monday, Dec. 14. Black Hawk College online minimester courses include agriculture, biology (medical terminology), business, business education, business law, computer science, English, health information management, history, music, psychology, sociology and speech. For a complete list, visit www.bhc.edu/minimester. Minimester courses are included in the Spring 2021 class schedule atwww.bhc. edu/schedules. Registration information is available atwww.bhc.edu/register. For more information, call 309-7965100.

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GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON

Intruders break into Drives, Inc. 50 years ago Sixty Years November 24, 1960

John Decker has been appointed to serve until next April as a member of the Board of Education. He will serve in the place of Floyd Holesinger who resigned prior to the opening of bids on the new high school work. Holesinger indicated his position as owner of the Quality Ready Mix cement company might conflict with his serving on the board since he hopes to provide some of the materials for the new school construction. Pvt. Clarence Snyder was the only serviceman recently graduated with highest honors from the light vehicle driver course at Ft Leonard Wood, Mo. He is now a driver for officers and other personnel at Ft Mayers, Va.

Fifty Years November 25, 1970

Intruders broke into Drives, Inc and ransacked the office and vending machines. It is believed entry was gained by prying open an overhead door and entry to the office was gained by breaking a glass window

in the door. Total damage and loss is approximately $350. Jahn’s Home Furnishings announced they are now a full service franchised dealer for the famous Hotpoint line of major appliances. As an introductory offer they will deliver a washer and dryer for $395. Washer separate $239.95, dryer separate $169.95

Forty Years November 19, 1980

district’s financial status by Lyle Henderson, who is employed part time as a financial consultant for the district.

Thirty Years November 21, 1990

Words of Wisdom held a Christmas open house and prize winners include: Clara Klimstra, a leather covered New King James version of the Bible, and Shirley Swanson, who won cassette tapes of the King James version of the Old Testament. Mayor Kenneth Ven Huizen officially opened the 2001 Pizza Video store at their open house. The business is located at the Horizon Center east of Fulton. The owners of the new business are John and Becky Kelsey and Renee and Don Reul.

Fulton Chamber of Commerce has adopted a resolution stating that the people of the area are anxious to be relieved of the burden of tolls on the Gateway Bridge and Mark Morris Bridge. Fulton Chamber of Commerce has been informed the tolls will be removed by the Department of Transportation of the State of Iowa as soon as all bonds are paid and needed maintenance work is done and paid for. The River Bend school district will end up $144,000 in the hole this year according to Robert Dykema, secretary of the board of education. His statement was made after extensive discussions of the school

Central Bank, Inc., Geneseo, has received regulatory approval for the purchase of Marquette Bank Fulton. An unveiling of the new name and logo was held with Marlyn Faber, board member, Bill Venema, Chief Executive Officer of the bank Larry Sikkema, board member, A. Dean

1711 E. Fifth St., Sterling, $55,000. • Lana J. Nugent to Kent E. and Kathleen S. Forth, 2003 Terrace Lane, Morrison, $192,500. • Stephen E. and Rose H. Sullivan to John F. and Kathleen J. Burns, 1620 Golfview Court, Erie, $215,000. • Douglas A. Alcala and Brandy L. Manley to Mitchell R. Seeger, 212 Pine St., Morrison, $80,000. • Daniel C. and Kathy Milnes to Zane T. Woods, 111 W. Winfield St., Morrison, $64,500.

• Karen and Brett Melton to Douglas P. Delhotal, 28681 Capp Road, Sterling, $85,000. • Wendy L. Davis to Gary J. Gibbs, 611 W. Wall St., Morrison, $45,000. • Matthew M. and Alexandra Miller to Steven A. and Julie L. Holesinger, 1816 Ave. D, Sterling, $207,000. • Rahsaan and Nina Friend to Matthew M. and Alexandra Miller, 402 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling, $299,000. • Matthew W. and Patricia A. Howard to Lukas Bart and Kelli Jean Jepson, 1402

Twenty Years November 22, 2000

Decker President of the holding company and Bruce Christensen, Executive Vice President attending. Early American Crafters and Thelma Wierenga and Gary and Linda Balk of Heritage Canyon are planning something new and unique in conjunction with Fulton’s Christmas Walk, as they feature an illuminated walk through the Canyon.

Ten Years November 24, 2010

Trinity Reformed Church presented a donation of $1,126.00 to the Fulton Food Pantr. Present were Dick Bland, Food Pantry Board member; Harlan Wiebenga, Food Pantry Coordinator; and Trinity members, Judy and Ken Vanderploeg. Fulton Fire Department took on a civic minded project this fall to revamp the downtown Christmas Lights. Boyd Van Dellen spear headed the project as members noticed last year several lights weren’t working. After several nights of work, the members of the fire department changed over 235 light bulbs and replaced 49 broken light sockets.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Nov. 2-6: Warranty deeds • Bradley S. and Pamela S. Brooks to Joshua S. Huizenga, one parcel on Private Drive, Erie, $26,000. • Drake L. Chase to Harvinder S. and Satinderjit Grewal, 1510 10th Ave., Fulton, $127,500. • Doug Delhotal to Gale E. Seloover and Barbara L. Young, 3601 15th Ave., Sterling, $146,000. • Debra L. Heller to Patricia Andrews,

Sunny Shore Court, Erie, $345,000. Quit claim deeds • Harvinder S. and Satinderjit Grewal to Ambysure Wholsale Inc., 1510 10th Ave., Fulton, $0. • Carol A. King to Kyle A. and Elizabeth M. Miller, 307 Lafayette St., Prophetstown, $14,000. Trustee’s deeds • Richard L. Kaufman Trust to Ryan L. Kaufman, 9073 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, $182,000. See PROPERTY TRANSFERS, Page 17

YOUR HEALTH

Mystery illness and severe COVID in children BY STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.

Amazingly, people in our country suggested children would not develop COVID-19 or it would not be a serious outbreak. It’s not clear what model they were basing this on, but it is clear that they were not only misinformed but misinformed many other people that may have contributed to complacency and additional outbreaks both in children and adults.

The good news is the majority of these children have done quite well. Some children may not manifest any obvious symptoms at all. Yet a very small percentage go on to develop and very serious multi system inflammatory syndrome which is abbreviated MIS-C. The early signs of this condition include fever and rashes with abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting. It can become a very severe condition in a matter of hours and requires intensive care

and sometimes be fatal. Children who require MIS-C will need to be admitted to an intensive care unit. Unfortunately, this rare but serious condition can be brewing in a child that has no symptoms. Furthermore, the potent virus can linger in someone’s stool for up to a month. This changes the model of the virus that has been primarily a respiratory illness. The condition mimics another well-known, but rare, condition knowns as Kawa-

saki’s disease. Kawasaki’s disease tends to affect a younger child of age 2 or less. The condition of MIS-C tends to infect a child around the average age of 9. The long-term implications of this disease are unknown, But we know that children can get aneurysms from Kawasaki’s disease as well as blood clots and heart attacks at an early age. Being overweight is a definite risk factor. Also a common factor is sub optimal nutrition.

POLICE REPORTS for speeding on the North Bridge. She was released with a notice to appear. Oct. 30-Nov. 12 Jak DM Cummins of Clinton, IA was Allyson E. Moreland of Savanna, was arrested for no valid driver’s license and arrested on a Carroll County Warrant. He was released with a notice to appear. speeding in the 100 block of 14th AveJay M. Parisi of Savanna, was arrested nue. She was released with a notice to at Route 84 and Highway 30 for operatappear. Beth E. Kerkove of Thomson, was cited ing an uninsured vehicle, no valid driver’s license, possession of Methamphetfor failure to reduce speed to avoid an amine 5-15 grams, possession of intent accident in the 100 block of 14th Aveto deliver 5-15 grams, possession of a nue. She was released with a notice to weapon by a felon, possession of drug appear. paraphernalia, possession of a fire arm Joshua AP Denomy of Fulton, was arrested on a Whiteside County Warrant by an addict and possession of syringes in the 1200 block of 14th Avenue. He was and/or needles. He was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. released with a notice to appear. Jessica M. May of Camanche, IA was Skylar D. Redmon of Clinton, IA was cited for speeding in the 400 block of arrested on a Whiteside County Warrant 18th Avenue. She was released with a and possession of Adult Use Cannabis notice to appear. inside a motor vehicle in the 700 block Omar J. Claros of Moline, was cited of 14th Avenue. He was released with a for speeding in the 400 block of 24th notice to appear. Avenue. He was released with a notice Alexander L. Pray of Clinton, IA was to appear. arrested for driving while license is James R. Southern of Fulton, was cited suspended, possession of Adult Use Cannabis inside a motor vehicle and no rear for disobeying a stop sign in the 800 block of 15th Avenue. He was released registration plate light in the 700 block with a notice to appear. of 14th Avenue. He was released with a A juvenile driver was cited in the notice to appear. Dawn M. Fuehring of Fulton, was cited 1400 block of 9th Avenue for use of a cell phone while driving; failure to signal for speeding in the 100 block of 14th when required; no front license plate and Avenue. She was released with a notice disobeying a stop sign. to appear. Individuals names in the above report Jessica L. Frank of Clinton, IA was cited

for Dec. 14. have been merely accused of a charge, Citations: they are presumed innocent until proven 10-30-2020: Agnes M. Jones, 62, guilty. Savanna, Driving While License Suspended and Operating Uninsured Vehicle Morrison Police Report 10-31-20200: Angelique I. Taylor, 19, Arrests: On Thursday, Nov. 5, at approximately Princeton, No Valid Driver’s License, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Failure 8:55 pm, Morrison Police received a to Yield – Emergency Vehicle report from Yarbrough Appliance, 227 11-04-2020: Korrissa T.L. Wood, 24, West Main Street, Morrison, of a possibly theft from their business. Yarbrough Fulton, Operating Uninsured Vehicle 11-04-2020: Barton Q. Smith, 57, MorAppliance had filed another recent report of theft that was also being investigated. rison, Failure to Reduce Speed (Accident) 11-04-2020: Nicholas W. Aqrabawi, As a result of the investigation and this most recent complaint, Morrison Police 29, Savanna, Driving While License Suspended located the suspect vehicle traveling 11-07-2020: David L. Boyd Jr., 35, Rock eastbound on US Route 30. Morrison Falls, Driving While License Revoked Police, with assistance from the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, stopped 11-08-2020: Booker T. Cross, 41, Rock Falls, Unlawful Possession of Cannabis the suspect vehicle near Regan Drive, (Ordinance/Civil Offense) Rock Falls. Steven K. Argraves, age 48 11-10-2020: Kristopher T. Ludvigsen, of Sterling, was arrested and charged 27, Fulton, Operating Uninsured Vehicle, with Theft (Under $500). Argraves was issued a Notice to Appear for Dec. 7, and Improper Use of Registration & No Valid Driver’s License released. 11-12-2020: Roy A. Handel III, 46, LexOn Sunday, Nov. 1, at approximately ington KY, 72 Hour Parking (Ordinance) 7:38 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 11-12-2020: Austin C. Voice, 26, Princea theft from a motor vehicle complaint ton, No Valid Registration and Operating in a parking lot in the 600 block of East Uninsured Vehicle Lincolnway, Morrison. As a result of the The public is reminded that these are investigation, Morrison Police arrested merely charges and all persons are preand charged James T. Cortez, age 37 of Morrison, with Theft (Under $500). Cor- sumed innocent until proven guilty in a tez was released with a Notice to Appear court of law.

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CHURCH LISTINGS ALBANY

Pastor Jonathan Eckberg

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

Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032 St. Patrick Catholic Church Albany, Illinois Fr. Matthew Camainoi, Parochial Vicar

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

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

Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Rd, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th & Main Father Toni Kretowicz Rectory Phone - 815-537-2077 Church Phone - 309-659-2781

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

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

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

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

ERIE

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Rd., Fulton

Erie Baptist Church 8th Ave. & 11th Street, Erie Call Ron Kimball for info: 309-230-3584

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

Erie Christian Church 715 6th Ave, Erie - 309-659-2561 Minister - Nathan Bright Youth Minister - Aaron Sweeney www.eriechristianchurch.com

Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton - 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RUTLEDGE ELECTRIC 822 Main, Erie

Brethren In Christ Church 207 E. Knox Street, Morrison Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison - 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Marketm Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison - 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. 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 Facebook live services Sunday’s 10:15 a.m. Youtube Channel: First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, Illinois firstpresmorrison@gmail.com www.firstpresmorrison.org Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Rd., Morrison, - 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-488-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Pastor Calvin Haines - 815-772-4030 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Rd., Morrison 815-772-3095

WISDOM

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

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

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CHURCH LISTINGS

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

PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Lee Williams Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 & 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 309-523-9101 Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone 523-2834 Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767 Messiah Lutheran Church Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 – 228th Street North Port Byron, IL61275 Church Office Phone: (309) 523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor

Prophetstown Family Health Center Dr. Matthew Wolf, MD 212 E. Railroad St., Prophetstown

815-537-5050

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

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

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

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

DENNIS ELECTRIC Tampico, Illinois

815-438-4402

Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency, Inc.

Brent Dykstra, Agent In River City Mall

1426 10th Avenue, Fulton

815-589-2200

Dave’s Goldsmith Shop

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

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

Senior B.L.I.N.D. Leader Alison Hughes

“Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die”

What are you involved in at FulI have been involved in band, choir, robotics, speech, Scholastic Bowl, and Envirothon What are your hobbies outside of school? My hobbies are dance, reading, and volunteering. What have you learned from this pandemic? I have learned that it is important to take care of yourself. How would you describe your leadership style? I would describe my leadership style as watch and help everyone along the way. What has B.L.I.N.D. meant to

you? B.L.I.N.D. has shown me people are always there for you. One fun fact about you. I have been to state twice for Robotics. Words of advice. Keep your head up and look forward.

Alison Hughes

CHURCH NEWS First Reformed Church News

Join us for worship at 9 a.m. on Nov.. 22 at First Reformed Church, located at 510 - 15th Avenue in Fulton. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will be preaching from Ephesians 6:10-24. Special music will be given by a ladies’ trio of Peggy Kilburg, Judy Vanderploeg, and Carol Janvrin. Social distancing will be practiced and masks are required. Senior meals are on hold until a later

date. The Community Thanksgiving Eve service will be held on Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at First Reformed. All are invited. Our services will soon be livestreamed on Facebook.Go to www. facebook.com/groups/firstfulton to join the group and see the services. The previous Sunday’s service is broadcast on WCCI, 100.3 FM at 6:00 p.m. Sunday night. For more information, go to our website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

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• Edward H., William E. and Cynthia J. Volckmann Trust to John R. Potter and Sandrea R. Smith, 306 Prospect St., Morrison, $162,000. • Diane G. and Douglas M. Hull Trust to Lance Edward Holldorf, one parcel on state Route 78, Prophetstown, $77,500. • Larry G. and Mary R. McCormick Trust to Tyrone Johnson dba Johnson Rentals, 410 E. 10th St., Rock Falls, $105,000. • Debra S. Cooper Trust to Tyler and Rhonda Petrie, 407 E. Booth St., Tampico, $23,500. Executor’s deed

• Margaret M. O’Bryan to Reid and Dawn Rayner, 2402B Coventry Court, Sterling, $50,000. • Edith M. Weimer Estate to Matthew W. and Patricia A. Howard, 1300 Seventh Ave., Erie, $88,000. Deeds • Trust No 1133155004 and 1133155005 to Agnes L. Jones and Candy Dugger, one parcel on W. 16th St., Rock Falls, $0. • Thomas A. Luther and Matthew J. Claeys to US Bank, 400 S. Genesee St., Morrison, $0. Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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

FULTON HIGH SCHOOL

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TAKE NOTICE To: Salvatore J Graziano;Marijo Graziano; Occupants; Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk; Case No. 2017TX31 P49 Property located at: 102 6th Ave W, Lyndon, IL 61261 Certificate No. 2016-00327 Legal Description and Permanent Index No.: 15-21211-006 Lots 3 & 4 in Block 3 and Lots 3 & 4 in Block 8, together with that part of First vacated Street, which is contiguous to the foregoing lots, all in the old Town, now Village of Lyndon Date Premises Sold: 11/2/2017 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of from redemption the sale will expire on 2/15/2021. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if

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purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or assessspecial ments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sale. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed, which will transfer title and the right of possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 2/15/2021. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on February 19th, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before

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2/15/2021 by applying to the County Clerk of Whiteside County at the County Courthouse in Morrison, Illinois. For further information, contact the County Clerk - 200 E Knox St, Morrison, IL 61270 Telephone 815772-5164 Nov. 3, 10 & 17, 2020 TAKE NOTICE To: Travis Ladson; Janice Canning; Occupant; Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk; Case No. 2017TX31 P51 Property located at: 203 S Main St, Tampico, IL 61283 Certificate No. 2016-00408 Legal Description and Permanent Index No.: 22-14355-003 Lot 3 in Block 1 in Glassburns Addition to the village of Tampico, situated in the county of Whiteside, state of Illinois. Date Premises Sold: 11/2/2017 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and

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MORRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF TREASURER OF MORRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT FOR PUBLICATION JULY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 Operating Revenue: Net Revenue from Patient Services Other Operating Revenue Total Operating Revenue Non-Operating Revenue Total Revenue Operating Expense Salaries, wages, and Employee benefits Supplies and Other Depreciation Insurance Interest Total Operating Expense Change in Net Assets Net Assets Beginning Net Assets Ending

$16,933,656 247,368 $17,181,024 3,523,168 $20,704,192 $11,986,858 6,204,681 633,754 185,662 50,052 $19,061,007 $1,643,185 $7,204,120 $8,847,305 November 17, 2020

LEGAL NOTICES 101 qu that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 2/15/2021. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sale. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed, which will transfer title and the right of possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 2/15/2021. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Morrison, Illinois on February 19th, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 2/15/2021 by applying to the County Clerk of Whiteside County at the County Courthouse in Morrison, Illinois. For further information, contact the County Clerk - 200 E Knox St, Morrison, IL 61270 Telephone 815772-5164 Nov. 3, 10 & 17, 2020

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TAKE NOTICE To: ETC Cust. FBO Dennis Dubois IRA#Z097751; Occupants; City of Sterling; Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk Case No. 2017TX31 P52 Property located at: 311 Wallace St, Sterling, IL 61081 Certificate No. 2016-00224 Legal Description and Permanent Index No.: 11-28127-017 Lots 6 & 7 in Block 73 in Wallace's Second Addition to the City of Sterling, situated in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois Date Premises Sold: 11/2/2017 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of from redemption the sale will expire on 2/15/2021. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if purchaser at the tax sale or his assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or assessspecial ments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sale. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed, which will transfer title and the right of possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 2/15/2021. This matter is set for hearing in the

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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 PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. 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: 11/06/2020 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: TAR Nov. 17, 2020 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH

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JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of C.P., A Minor 2020 JA 95 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Juan Manuel Paniagua, Rosa Garcia, and Any and All Unknown Fathers it may concern, that on 07/24/2020 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Calvin H Dane in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 12/04/2020 at 11:00 a..m., 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 PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY ALL LOSE PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU

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101 , MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the Petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or Judgment entered. Dated: 11/10/2020 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: TAR Nov. 17, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD ESTATE OF NINA H. IVEY PITTMAN, DECEASED, NO 2020P147 Notice is given of the death of Nina H. Ivey Pittman. Letters of Office were issued on October 26, 2020, to Betty Heide of Norton 16353 Road, Morrison, Illinois, 61270 as Independent Executor. The Estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates Independent Administration at any time by mailing or delivering a Petition to

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101 ring Terminate to the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the Representative, or both, within six months, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3) the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Representative within ten days after it has been filed. Stephen A. Deckro Attorney At Law 101 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: (815) 772-2187 Fax: (815) 772-2144 Email: deckrooffice @frontiernet.net Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD ESTATE OF WILLIAM H. RIGGEN, DECEASED, NO 2020P150 Notice is given of death of the William H. Riggen. Letters of Office were issued on November 6, 2020, to Ernest W. Riggen of 19164 Hillside Road, Morrison, Illinois, 61270 and Raymond E. Riggen of 1430 20th Street, Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913 as Independent Executors. The Estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates Independent Administration at any time by mailing or delivering a Petition to Terminate to the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Morrison, Street, Illinois, 61270, or with the Representative, or both, within six months,

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or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3) the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Representative within ten days after it has been filed. Stephen A. Deckro Attorney At Law 101 East Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Phone: (815) 772-2187 Fax: (815)772-2144 Email: deckrooffice @frontiernet.net Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 16, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside Illinois, County, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: All Paws Pet Grooming, located at 13920 Crosby Rd., Morrison, IL 61270. Dated this 16th day of October.

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yo Dana Nelson County Clerk Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 9, 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: Brian Witt Law, LLC, located at 230 E. Main St., Suite 102, Morrison, IL 61270. Dated this 9th day of November 2020. Dana Nelson County Clerk Nov. 17, 24 & Dec. 1, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 23, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Joel Jones Truck-

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 6, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside Illinois, County, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: The Barkery, located at 25689 W. Science Ridge Rd., Sterling, IL 61081. Dated this 6th day of November. Dana Nelson County Clerk Nov. 17, 24 & Dec. 1, 2020

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CAUCUS NOTICE Republican The Party of Coe Township will hold their election caucus at 6:00PM December 1, 2020 at the Coe Township Administrative Office. Nov. 17, 2020 CAUCUS NOTICE Republican The Party of Zuma will hold their election caucus at 6:30PM December 1, 2020 at the Countryside Church Christian 3817 230th St N Port Byron, Illinois 61275 Nov. 17, 2020 NOTICE OF CAUCUS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 1, 2020 a caucus of the Democratic Party in Port Byron of Rock Island County, Illinois will be held at Port Byron Village Hall, 120 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL commencing at 7:00 o'clock FOR THE p.m. OF PURPOSE NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES: Township Offices of: Supervisor (1), Clerk (1), Trustees (4) Nov. 12, 2020 Angela Bruno Presiding Officer Nov. 17, 2020 NOTICE OF CAUCUS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 1, 2020 a caucus of the Republican Party in Port Byron of Rock

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101 yro Island County, Illinois will be held at Riverbend Pizza, 708 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL commencing at 6:00 o'clock p.m. FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES: Township Offices of: Supervisor (1), Clerk (1), Trustees (4) Nov. 12, 2020 Patricia Tyler Presiding Officer Nov. 17, 2020

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