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JoAnn Frederick works on a custom barn quilt painting at Hearts Desire DIY Studio at 217 Washington St. in Prophetstown. JoAnn opened the studio in May 2021 and has been busy helping crafters with their holiday projects this season. She also sells her own artwork in the studio, with a lovely selection of gifts available for Christmas. See page 2.

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Police Reports.................................... 4 Glimpses of the Past....................... 10 Property Transfers............................12

Sports........................................ 20-21 Church News............................ 22-23 Classifieds .............................24-26

DEATHS Judith Ann ‘Judy’ Dixon, June Reese Nicholson, Judy Hannis, Robert Hensel, William A. Richmond, Dale ‘Doc’ Vroman , Pages 8-9

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Crafting made fun at Hearts Desire DIY Studio BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

There’s something special about making your own piece of art, especially when guided by experienced hands with all the right materials. Whether a beginner or experienced, a “do it yourself” studio in downtown Prophetstown is the perfect place to get creative and give your inner artist a cozy space to work. JoAnn Frederick opened Hearts Desire DIY Studio in May 2021, but it’s a business years in the making. She owned and operated the House of Beauty on Washington Street for 40 years, only selling the building after carpal tunnel syndrome affected her ability to cut and style hair. She’d been crafting for years on the side and selling at various craft shows. After retiring from the hair salon, she and her husband Larry began wintering in Arizona. While home for the warmer season, JoAnn found some success in stocking a couple stores in Clinton and Sterling with her handmade items. The idea for a new store germinated over coffee at Blooms last year, when a friend asked if she had enough items to sell at various shops. JoAnn replied that she had enough to open her own store, to which her friend replied, “why don’t you?” JoAnn knew of the space at 217 Washington St. and after some contemplation she decided to go for it, coming to an agreeable lease with the building’s owner. The first DIY classes were held around the Fourth of July, with JoAnn leading a patriotic mosaic craft. Since then, she’s offered make and take crafts, individual and group sessions, and in-store shopping for handmade items. Besides the crafting studio she has her own artwork on display, which make perfect gifts for any last-minute Christmas shoppers. She also offers classes in wreath-making, resin pours, clays, transfers, molds,

Tampico Lions Club takes grand prize at Christmas Parade The Tampico Lions Club entered the HYT train and caboose and took grand prize for the Prophetstown Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 27. Video still contributed by Dan Eyrich

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ABOVE: Hearts Desire DIY Studio owner JoAnn Frederick points out some of the materials she has available for “do it yourself” crafters at her shop at 217 Washington St. BELOW: A local crafter’s work-in-progress is one of many projects found at Hearts Desire DIY Studio in Prophetstown. stamps, appliques, Cricut, rice paper, decoupage, and her favorites, mosaics and barn quilts. She’s an official Iron Oxide Design retailer, and she’s always experimenting with new crafting ideas. Individual classes range from $35 - $70, depending on the project. All materials are also provided, and an on-site kiln is used for glass fusing. She can also schedule kids and adult crafting parties, with a flexible schedule for either. “I never have nothing to do,” JoAnn laughs, looking around the studio which she called her own “heart’s desire.” After years of crafting in her Prophetstown home, she finally has a place to do what she loves in the city where she’s lived since 1972, close to her hometown of Tampico. Hearts Desire DIY Studio has brought another unique destination to downtown

Prophetstown, with JoAnn’s friendly hands available to help bring crafting ideas to fruition. Store hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 815-537-2455 to schedule a class or visit her Facebook page to learn more.

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The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized Morrison Community Hospital for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care, during a ceremony held Nov. 18 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign. As part of the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program (MBQIP), Morrison Community Hospital and other critical access hospitals were asked to voluntarily participate in four defined domains of quality outcomes. These four domains include: Patient Safety/ Inpatient; Patient Engagement; Care Transitions; and Outpatient Measures. “Often, in rural hospitals, having a devoted staff member to abstract and submit this data can be both time-consuming and burdensome,” said Laura Fischer, ICAHN Flex Grant Project Manager. “This hospital realizes how important quality of care and an engaged staff is for its patients...From its top leadership on throughout the facility, each strives for continued quality on a daily basis, and that is what we are celebrating today.” Morrison Community Hospital

was recognized for being in the top 10% of all critical access hospitals in the country for exceptional outpatient quality of care as well as being a high-achieving HCAHPS hospital. The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) is a survey instrument developed to measure a hospital patient’s perception of their care. These HCAHPS ratings awards include hospitals that received top scores greater than 90% for the global questions as well as hospitals that received four- or five-star ratings. “We are very proud of our team for achieving this level of excellence in health quality,” said Pam Pfister, CEO, Morrison Community Hospital. “This is truly a team effort that recognizes our dedication to delivering a healthcare experience of which our patients and staff can be proud.” The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN), located in Princeton, is a network of 57 small rural Illinois hospitals dedicated to strengthening the operations of its member hospitals through collaboration. The organization is composed of Illinois hospitals who have earned critical access hospital designation

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CRIME

Man arrested after Dec. 4 incident in rural Fenton

A Prophetstown man was charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, accused of shooting at an occupied vehicle on Dec. 4 in rural Fenton. D e p u t i e s responded about 12:20 a.m. to the area of Black and Henry roads to a report of Cody M. Emery shots fired at a vehicle, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker said in a news release Friday. He did not include how many people were in the vehicle. Cody M. Emery, 34, was arrested at an unspecified time and place

that day, and he and his private attorney, James Mertes of Sterling, made an initial appearance in weekend court, where bond was set at $150,000. Emery posted $15,000 Saturday and was released; his preliminary hearing is Dec. 20. Three additional counts, all of misdemeanor disorderly conduct, that also were filed Saturday were dropped Thursday, court records show. No other information was provided in the release. Aggravated discharge of a firearm carries four to 15 years in prison.

NEWS BRIEFS Erie Library to host Christmas Open House

year. Helpin can be reached at 815-5372380 (office), 815-499-3531 (cell phone) or by e-mail at halpincpa@frontiernet.net.

Erie Public Library will host a Christmas Open House on Thursday, Dec. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Santa Claus and his Prophetstown Historical Society favorite elf will be handing out a small gift, bake sale planned craft, and a snack. Masks will be required The Prophetstown Area Historical Sociwhile in the library. ety will be holding their annual Cookie and Candy Sale on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 9 Halpin & Co. relocates a.m.- noon at 302 Washington Street. After having to cancel the sale last to new office Gerald Halpin, CPA, recently relocated year, PHS members are anxious to see everyone again and offer a variety of his office from the Penberthy building on treats to make the holidays merrier. Locust Street to 112 East Third Street in Prophetstown. He recently purchased the historic 1872 First National Bank of Proph- Snowman Craft to take place etstown building next to the Eureka Inn. at Prophetstown Library Halpin has practiced in Prophetstown Henry C. Adams Library is hosting a since 1987, operating first from his home, Snowman Craft night on Friday, Dec. 17 the Farmers Mutual Insurance location from 4 to 6 p.m. in the library’s basement. and most recently, the Penberthy office. Come by and make a cute snowman out Halpin would like to inform his custom- of wood, buttons, and fabric. All ages are ers he and his tax-season assistant, Karen welcome, though children under 12 need Richey, will be preparing 2021 tax returns an adult in attendance. Call the library at for all returning clients from the 2020 tax 815-537-5462 with any questions.

Thomson inmates indicted on murder, hate crime charges Two Thomson federal prison inmates said to be white supremacists were indicted on murder and hate crime charges in the death of a Jewish inmate, the Department of Justice said in a news release. Brandon C. Simonson, 37, and Kristopher S. Martin, 37, members of the Valhalla Bound Skinheads, beat Matthew Phillips to death because of his religion, according to an indictment handed down by a federal grand

jury in Rockford, John R. Lausch Jr., U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, said in the release Tuesday. The indictment charges the two men with conspiracy to commit murder, second-degree murder, and hate crime, all of which carry up to life in prison, and assault resulting is serious bodily injury, which carries 10 years. According to the Bureau of Pris-

ons: Phillips, 31, of Texas, was found unresponsive with life-threatening head injuries on March 2, 2020; he was pronounced dead 3 days later. He was the first of five inmates to die at the high-security prison, which has been plagued with staffing shortages. Edsel Aaron Badoni, 37, of Blue Gap, Arizona, died around 2:30 p.m. Nov. 27, 2020, after a fight with

inspections, 28 of which were placed out-of-service for safety reasons. There were 5 arrests for driving under the influence. District 1, which encompasses Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties, investigated 1 fatal traffic crash

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another inmate. A week later, on Dec. 3, 2020, Boyd Weekley, 49, of South Dakota, was found unresponsive at 2:30 p.m., also after a fight with another inmate. Two weeks later, on Dec. 18, Patrick Bacon, 36, was found unresponsive in his cell around midnight. Shay Paniry, 41, of Studio City, California, an Israeli mobster, was found April 31 with life-threatening injuries and died later that day.

POLICE/FIRE REPORTS Illinois State Police November activity report

Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Capt. Matthew Hodgdon, has announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for November. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 503 citations, 601 written warnings, and made 9 criminal arrests during the month of November. Speeding accounted for 297 citations, 81 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations, and 17 citations were issued for distracted driving violations. There were 28 arrests for no valid driver’s license or driving while license suspended/revoked. Troopers investigated 22 traffic crashes, assisted 79 motorists, and conducted 172 commercial motor vehicle

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Citations Dec. 4 Matthew S. Weets, 28, Morrison, Improper Lane Usage Dec. 6 Jedediah J. Frederick, 42, Chadwick, No Valid Registration The public is reminded these are charges and all people are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

Dec. 3 Kenneth J. Housenga of Fulton was cited for speeding in the 400 block of 17th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply. Gregory D. Germann of South Bend, Indiana, was cited for speeding in the 400 block of 12th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply. Dec. 4 Nicole M. Crider of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for no valid registration at Route 84 and 24th Avenue. She was released with a promise to comply.

RCFPD November Fire Report

Volunteers with the Rapids City Fire Protection District responded to 46 calls

for assistance in November 2021. A breakdown of the calls is as follows: Village of Rapids City – Three EMS calls. Village of Port Byron – Fourteen EMS calls and two gas leaks. Fire Protection District (Rural) – Twenty EMS calls, one structure fire, and one brush fire. Automatic Aid was given to Hillsdale Fire Department for one structure fire, one field fire, two brush fires, and one gas leak. The Fire Protection District is currently taking applications for volunteers. Email Don Carey, Fire Chief, at Pbfd1@ mchsi.com for more information.

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WQUD Vintage Radio 107.7 in Erie has completed their collections for the 5th annual “We Care Package Drive” for the troops, with 361 boxes of goodies expected to be delivered just in time for Christmas. General Manager Aaron “AD” Dail said 257 packages were shipped last week, with an additional 104 to be mailed this week. He credited Gary Farral and Cindy Drummond for being the “heart behind the operation.” The two were busy preparing the last of the packages on Friday, Dec. 10, which was also the last day for items to be dropped off, both at the station and at Courtesy Auto Group, which supported the drive this year. Cindy and her husband Paul of Erie have been behind the scenes of the package drive for the past five years – it was a project they helped start when their son Tom was serving in Afghanistan. He told his parents that many serving overseas didn’t get any mail around the holidays, so the Drummonds rallied the radio station, and the community, to send care packages full of toiletries, games, books, and snacks - the most requested item - to let them know that people care and appreciate

their service to the country. The packages also include letters from kids, with students from Erie, Riverdale, and Prophetstown schools contributing this year. Drummond said the handwritten letters are always a favorite of the troops, and they hand them around for everyone to read. Farral, a radio station DJ and Navy veteran, has become the “quality control” leader of the operation. He collects the addresses, prepares the shipping labels, and he and Dail personally deliver the packages to the Erie Post Office to be shipped worldwide. There have been packing parties in the past but due to COVID-19 and the small space to work in, organizers kept it minimal this year. A few Erie NHS members got some service hours by helping with the packing process. “People are very kind and supportive, and it makes it easier to do this,” said Drummond. “This is a very patriotic community that supports the troops, and they continue to support us every year,” she said while looking over boxes of items to be packed up. She said it takes a lot of time and effort but it’s worth every second for the smiles and reminders of home that it brings.

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Gary Farral and Cindy Drummond were busy preparing care packages at WQUD Vintage Radio 107.7, 910 Albany St. Erie, on Friday, Dec. 10. The station will mail out 361 care packages to troops serving stateside and overseas this season.

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Memories shared at funeral for fallen firefighter BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com

STERLING – Unabashed grief. Laughter through tears. Clapping through tears. Praise and prayers and thanks and farewells. As with the visitation the night before, more than a thousand people attended the Dec. 9 funeral for Capt. Garrett Ramos, held six days after the Sterling firefighter died in the line of duty. Building 3 at Westwood Sports Complex was filled to near capacity, with people seated in the bleachers and in plastic chairs set up on the courts. Firefighters and first responders in their dress uniforms were seated throughout, while those without seats lined the second-floor balcony, hats set just so, white-gloved hands folded and resting on the railing, shoes polished so glassy that they sent the florescent light from above ricocheting away. Ramos’ wife, Brittney, sat in the front row reserved for family, gently rocking little 2-year-old Kepa, in her dusty lilac dress and white tights, with Ruthie, nearly 4, in a chair by her side, clutching a small stuffed animal. His wide, warm smile and impish sense of humor, the strength of character that guided his calm and steady leadership, the magnetic kindness that drew people to him, his love of his family, his brotherhood, his community – these were the themes shared by speaker after speaker. “If you met Garrett, you loved Garrett,” his family wrote in his obituary. The Rev. James R. Keenan, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, opened the service with praise and prayers for Ramos, who attended St. Mary School as a child. “We come together to celebrate a life. A good life. A life of love, service, and sacrifice,” Keenan said. “He loved life. He loved the people he encountered, the people he met, the people he served And he loved life. And he was willing to offer his life for others in need, and he has shown us that love through sacrifice, as others have done before him, and unfortunately, others will do in the future.” He thanked the firefighters, police and EMTs for keeping their communities safe, and vowed to pray “for all here present, so many and so numerous from across the city, state and country that they cannot all be named.”

Chief Michael Dettman spoke of Ramos’ knowledge and skill as a firefighter, and how, as a new chief, he “relied heavily on Garrett to be his voice of reason.” His loss leaves “a Garrett Ramos tremendous void.” There was only one person with the talent to take over as the next chief, and that was Ramos, respected as a leader by all in the department, Dettman said. “Rest easy, my brother, my friend, my confidant. As a department and as your extended family, we will not forget what you gave each of us, and how you touched our lives.” Sterling firefighter Kurt Landis worked with Ramos for seven years. “Garrett’s always been one to put others first. … He also had the most contagious laugh of anyone I have ever been around.” Garrett, “or G, as most of us called him, always was striving to make his firefighters better, and always with constructive criticism, never with anger,” Landis said. His men went out of their way to train with him. “The people skills he had were unmatched,” Landis said. “Everyone needs a Garrett in their life.” Often, after responding to a fire, or just cooking a good meal for his crew, he would clap to show his approval, Landis said, asking the mourners to stand join him in one last clap. Santo Scavuzzo, a friend of 17 years, brought on the laughter with tales of the spontaneous escapades the two would have in Ramos’ purple pickup truck, aka Barney, or dancing in a club, or just hanging out: His not-so-secret weakness for Kelly Clarkson songs; a spontaneous dance party on Barney’s hood one night when a favorite song came on the radio; their matching lightning-bolt tattoos: “Sorry, Brittney, couldn’t tell you why.” “He was so freaking fun like that.” His father, Ed Ramos, a retired firefighter, thanked the community for its support, “Garrett’s light burned so brightly for his family, his friends, his fellow firemen, and the members of our community ... we are so proud of his accomplishments, as a husband, a father, uncle and son. Garrett was our rock. He was loving, caring, soft-spoken, humble, and a natural-born leader with a great sense of humor.

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A flag bearer stands at attention as the remains of Capt. Garrett Ramos arrive at the Sterling Fire Department. There was a ceremony in which the flag was presented to the Ramos family. “He was loved so much by so many people. “Be like Garrett.” Ramos’ sister, Jennifer Brannon, talked of what an amazing brother and uncle Garrett was. “The bottom line is, Garrett was a person that one should desire to emulate. “He truly epitomized what it means to be a man.” Brittney Ramos, her girls by her side, read a letter she wrote to Ruthie after she was born. In it, she spoke of her husband’s strength and kindness, his patience and thoughtfulness. “I want you to know how great your dad is ... He truly is the best person I’ve ever met.” The day before he died, Garrett texted Brittney, to tell her how happy he was he didn’t have overtime, so he could be home and spend time with them. He told her he loved her. Don’t settle for anything less, she said to Ruthie and Kepa. “Find someone like your daddy,” she said to his beloved daughters. “Find someone like your daddy.” Fire Chaplain Roger Carlson, who had known Ramos since childhood and who coached him on the soccer field, was the last to speak. “Hero is a term that is overused in our day and time, yet hero is not a strong enough word for Garrett

Ramos. “Heroes love their families. Heroes love their communities. Heroes love those around them. Heroes show respect to people, no matter what, and Garrett was all those things, and much more. “He was an amazing man. The best.” Ramos, 38, died fighting a fire that broke out about midnight on Dec. 3 in a home at 10031 Ridge Road in rural Rock Falls, when the floor gave out and he fell into the basement. He is the first firefighter to die in the line of duty in the department’s history. An exact cause of death is pending. The Sterling native, who was with the department since 2012, was posthumously promoted to captain, and union Local 2031, of which he was president, has set up a fund for Brittney and the girls. Checks can be made out to The Garrett Ramos Memorial Fund, and dropped off at any Sauk Valley Bank branch; or donations can be made at https://autobooks.co./pay/ ramos-garrett-memorial-fund. A GoFundMe account also has been established,go to https:// tinyurl.com/y5jr47c4 to donate and for more information about the Ramos family. McDonald Funeral Home handled arrangements, and helped organize both services.

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ABOVE: Sisters Ava, 11, left, and Kinsley Mathis, 8, decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles at Rams Riverhouse during the Christmas Walk in Port Byron. The downtown restaurants offered drink and meal specials, plus activities for the kids, during Friday night’s festivities. ABOVE RIGHT: Frances Hughes, 3, of Port Byron, gets sparkly reindeer antlers painted on her by Annaliese Bolin during the Christmas Walk on Friday, Dec. 10. Tanisha Nanisetty, left, and Annaliese, both of Pleasant Valley, volunteered for face painting and cookie decorating at Rams Riverhouse for the evening’s festivities. RIGHT: Jason Crawford and Andrea Ebenroth of the River Cities Rotary Club worked the hot cocoa bar at River Valley District Library. Guests enjoyed hot chocolate topped with marshmallows, whipped cream, candy canes and crushed peppermint, which was a perfect drink for a rainy night. The library also had refreshments, a bake sale, vendor fair, crafts for children, festive decorations and a visit by Santa Claus. BELOW RIGHT: Katie Sowder, A.P.N. at Hammond-Henry Hospital Medical Group, 105 N. Main St. in Port Byron, welcomed visitors with treats, toys and a smile. Business owners were happy to welcome the walkers after last year’s festivities were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. BELOW: Ronnie and Missy DeWitte at Hanford Insurance Agency, 103 N. Main St., handed out treats, drinks and winter gloves stuffed with candy. Most of the downtown businesses were open for the return of the Christmas Walk.

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JUDITH ANN ‘JUDY’ DUNN

Born: April 27, 1942 in Savanna, IL Died: December 11, 2021 in Thomson, IL Judith Ann “Judy” Dunn was a fiercely-loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Over the years, she was known as being strong-willed, even being described as a warrior and real firecracker, as she cared for her growing family and her students, teaching Special Education for 27 years. At the age of 79, Judy passed away December 11, 2021 at home in Thomson, Illinois in the loving care of her family and Rock River Hospice.

JUNE REESE NICHOLSON

Born: January 11, 1930 in Colona, IL Died: December 7, 2021 in Hillsdale, IL June Reese Nicholson, age 91, Hillsdale, Illinois passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. June was born January 11, 1930 at home on a farm south of Colona, IL to Norman and Helen Jacobson Reese. Her education was at a one-room school, Briar Bluff, and later at Hillsdale High School after moving to Joslin. She attended Moline Institute of Commerce for a year before going to work at Deere & Company Export Department for four years. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Nicholson on September 11, 1949. They lived in Rock Island a few years before moving to Hillsdale, eventually to the

JUDY HANNIS

Born: July 5, 1939 in Moline, IL Died: December 7, 2021 in Morris, IL Judy A. Hannis, 82, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the Gardens at Park Pointe in Morris, Illinois, where she had recently resided. A Visitation and Graveside Service were held Monday afternoon, December 13th at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home in Erie and the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Gardens at Park Pointe Activity Fund. Judy Ann Weber was born July 5, 1939, a daughter of Walter and Margaret (Gerdes) Weber. She attended Erie schools and was graduated from Erie High School. On February 2, 1957, she was married to Mervin P.

Judith was born April 27, 1942, in Savanna, the daughter of George and Beulah (Corbett) Pratt. Her family moved to Shelbyville, Missouri where she graduated from high school with the Class of 1959. They later moved to Alamogordo, New Mexico where she worked as a waitress in her mom’s restaurant. It was there in New Mexico where her two children, John and April were born. Judy’s father passed away the family moved back to Savanna in 1968, where she took a job at Eaton Corp. Judy was fortunate to have her mom, Beulah living with her as she raised the kids. When April started kindergarten, Judy began her college education at Clinton Community in 1971, then on to the University of Dubuque receiving her B.A. in Special Education in 1975. She later received her Master’s Degree from Western Illinois University in 1995. Judy taught in Hanover in 1980-1981, then the

River Bend School District from 1984 retiring in 2010. In 1970, Judy married Edward Smith. He passed away in 1973. She later married Danny Dunn April 15, 1976. They celebrated 23 years of marriage before he passed away in 2009. Danny and Judy owned and operated the Hanover Café from 1979 to 2001, this time counting on her mom, Beulah, to help her by cooking pies. Judy enjoyed reading, walking, her book club, volunteering at the Fulton Thrift Store, playing the lottery and spending time with her friends and doing lunch. She especially enjoyed family events, spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Judy will be dearly missed by her son, John (Sheila) Looney of Chadwick; her daughter, April (Randy) Joyner of Huntsville, Alabama; five grandchildren, Ryan (Evy) Looney,

Chad Looney, Angel Looney, BriAnn Joyner and Nate Joyner; four great-grandchildren, Robert and Rio Looney, and Lexi and Lacey Warren; two brothers, Herbert (Sandy) Pratt of Thomson and James (Wanda) Pratt of Las Cruces, New Mexico; two sisters, Diana Tharp of Pittsburgh, Oklahoma and Dorothy Oliver of Huntsville, Alabama. Judy is preceded in death by two husbands, Danny Dunn and Edward Smith; a brother, John Pratt; and both parents. A funeral service will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna with a visitation prior to the service from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor David Yim of the First United Methodist Church of Savanna will officiate.

telephone company’s house where she was the night operator for several years before phones became dial. They then built their house in Hillsdale and raised their three children, Daniel, Janis, and Lisa. Once they were all in school, June went back to work for John Deere Company, East Moline, IL, where she worked 21 years before retiring. Bob and June started a manufacturing business, NikWood Products, Inc. in 1979 where June was bookkeeper for 37 years. She also served as the Billing Clerk for the Hillsdale Sanitary District for 20 years. June was very active in her church and many other organizations volunteering all her life. A member of the Hillsdale United Methodist Church, she served as teacher, youth leader, Sunday School Superintendent, United Methodist Women President, United Methodist Women District Officer, lay delegate to Annual Conference. She had a passion for supporting Cunningham Home, served on mission trips to Henderson Settlement in Kentucky and worked as a volunteer on two trips to Slidell Louisiana after Hurricane

Katrina. She also was a member of Rock Island County Republican Women and served as Secretary to Rock Island County Republican Central Committee for three years. She served as Assistant Cub Scout leader and Assistant Girl Scout leader while her kids were young, and until very recently remained active as a member of Zuma Home Extension, TOPS and Red Hats. A very special place to June and her family has been her home in the north woods of Michigan where she always welcomed friends and family. Vacations and holidays spent there brought joy and unforgettable memories with her that will forever remain in our hearts. She is survived by her beloved family including children Dan Nicholson, Lisa (Al Talley) Nicholson, of Hillsdale, and Janis (Scott) Turner of Elgin, IL; 4 grandchildren, Dana (Emma) Nicholson, New York City, Alex (Brandi) Nicholson , Ohio, Talyr (Shane) Themas, LeClaire, IA, Nicholas (fiancé Brianna Wright) Turner, Coralville, IA; 3 great grandchildren, Julie,

Chloe and Henry Nicholson, and 3 step-great grandchildren, Noah, Madyson, and Makenna Themas. June was predeceased by her parents, husband, sister and brother-in-law, Darlene & Don VanOpdorp, and sister Norma Reese. Many thanks Genesis Hospice – Maggie, Madison, and Chris, for the comfort, love, and care given to Mom and Grandma during the last months of her life. Her family is forever grateful. Visitation was held Friday, December 10, 2021 from 4 – 7 pm at Gibson - Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron, IL. Funeral Services were Saturday, December 11th at 10 am at the Hillsdale United Methodist Church. Burial service was at Mt. Maria Cemetery in Hillsdale, followed by a lunch at the Hillsdale United Methodist Church. Memorials can be made out to the Hillsdale United Methodist Church or Nicholson Family Trust (to be donated to June’s favorite charities); and sent in c/o Lisa Nicholson, P.O. Box 112, Hillsdale, IL 61257.

Hannis at the Erie Christian Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards with her friends. For many years she was an antique dealer and a familiar face at auctions and yard sales. In later years she and her husband worked together at Logical Technology in Peoria, IL, and spent holiday seasons helping out at Runyan’s Country Tree Farm in Clio, MI. She volunteered with the Erie Area Chamber of Commerce and the King’s Kloset in Erie. Survivors include a daughter, Amy Wynn of Friday Harbor, WA; a son and daughter-inlaw, Paul and Caroline Hannis of Morris, IL; a son and son-in-law, Donovan W. Hannis and John Eide of Waianae, HI, five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and two sisters, Jane Carlsen of Kasson, MN, and Janet Teague of Flint, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and an infant brother, Donald. Share a memory or condolence at www. gibsonbodefh.com

ROBERT HENSEL Robert J. Hensel, 84, of Princeton, passed on 12/06/2021. Arrangements entrusted to Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments, Princeton. Additional information: www.norbergfh.com.

NEWS BRIEF Ron Horton will lead a moonlight hike on the Hennepin Canal at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Lock 11, which is located

just north of Tiskilwa. Directions to Lock 11 are to take Main Street south out of Princeton and continue on that road until you cross the canal. The lock parking lot will be on the left.

OBITUARIES

WILLIAM A. RICHMOND

a loving father to his children. He was known for his patience and kindness. Bill loved woodworking and could give anyone a run for their money in a game of cards. Bill was William A. Richmond, loved and respected by those that knew him, and he would not miss a coffee date with his 80, died December neighbors Elaine and Lane, usually with his 7th, 2021, with his beloved dog Rascal in tow. daughter by his side, Bill is survived by his sister, Jean (Chuck) at Rock River Hospice Elder; his stepchildren, Rich (Ida) Vary, Alan in Sterling, IL. (Roxanne) Vary, Steve (Renee) Vary, and Bill was born April JoAnne (Tony) Lybarger, seven grandchildren; 5th, 1941 to Mable five great-grandchildren (one one the way); (Meek) and Howard Richmond on a farm in as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, Tampico, IL. Bill joined his parents, three brothers, one sister, one the United States Air Force in 1959 as a Fab- nephew and one stepson, Mike Vary. A visitation will be held on Sunday, Dericator Machinist until cember 12th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Garland 1962, when he then Funeral Home in Tampico. Funeral services joined the Air Force Reserves until 1965. On April 19th, 1969. Bill married his late wife will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Dalmus Meeks officiating. Lois (Vary/Wolber), and her six children. Burial with military rites will follow at TampiBill worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation in Rock Falls and retired after co Memorial Cemetery, Tampico. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been 32 years. established to Rock River Hospice & Home. This beloved man wore many hats, from beOnline condolences may be sent to www. ing an adoring husband to his wife, to being garlandfuneralhomes.com Born: April 5, 1941 in Tampico, Il Died: December 7, 2021 in Sterling, IL

DALE C. “DOC” VROMAN

the 40&8 Honor Society and served as the Canoe Creek Township Supervisor. He was a Born: December 17, 1940 in Hillsdale, Illinois member of the Hillsdale Methodist Church. Died: December 5, 2021 in Rock Island, He was united in marriage to Jody Toppert Illinois Johnson, of Prophetstown, September 27, 1969. Dale was retired from John Deere Dale C. “Doc” Harvester Works. He loved to fish and hunt, Vroman, 80, lifelong and enjoyed animal watching in his later resident of Hillsdale, IL, passed away peace- years. He was a passionate collector of many broken things. He loved to make sure all kids fully on December had a working fishing pole and had hundreds 5, 2021 after a short of poles at his house for any kid that just had illness. Services were to ask for one. He also enjoyed getting kids held at 10:00 AM involved in helping with the VFW Poppy Day. Friday, December 10, 2021at Gibson – Bode Dale was devoted to his wife Jody and Funeral Home, Port Byron. Visitation was enjoyed spending time with his brothers and from 4-7 PM Thursday at the funeral home. sisters and their families and with any and all Burial with military honors followed at the that would stop to visit with him and share Rock Island National Cemetery. In lieu of a story. flowers, memorials may be donated to the Those left to cherish his memory include Hillsdale Methodist Church or a favorite wife Jody; sisters, Mae Croft, of Geneseo, Veterans organization. Viola Dennis, of Silvis, and Marion (Gil) Dale was born on December 17, 1940, the son of John and Margaret (Scheff) Vroman of Klockenga, of Prophetstown; and brother, Robert (Karen) Vroman, of Erie and many Hillsdale. He honorably served in the United nieces, nephews and cousins. Dale was preStates Army from 1963 to 1965. He was a ceded in death by his parents, five brothers, member of the Hillsdale American Legion Carroll, Lawrence, Mike, Harry, Donald and Post 1144, was instrumental in getting it five sisters, Ruby, Marjorie, Evelyn, Gladys, chartered, and served a number of years as and Alice. Share a memory or condolence at its Commander. He also was a member of www.gibsonbodefh.com

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The Elfin’ Magic Award was given to the Girl Scouts for their outstanding entry featuring children as the main part of the entry.

Morrison Chamber announces Christmas Walk winners The results are in for the Morrison Chamber of Commerce 2021 Christmas Walk held on Saturday, Dec. 4, with a theme of “Comfort & Joy.” Congratulations to the following participants:

Window Decorating Contest Winners : 1st Place – TBK Bank, 2nd

Place – Tegeler Accounting Services, 3rd Place – Beauty Hutch; Honorable Mention – Hero’s Tap, best floor to ceiling décor; and Honorable Mention – Yarbrough Appliance, best use of special effects. Parade Winners : Elfin’ Magic Award: Given to the outstanding entry featuring children as the

main part of the entry – Girl Scouts; Spectacular Sparkles Award: Given to the entry that is the most entertaining and/or spirited – Envy Boutique; Christmas Vacation Award: Given to the entry that presents an outstanding display of Christmas lights – Resthave Care & Rehabilitation; and Golden Ticket Award: Given to the overall, outstanding entry presenting and illustrating the parade theme – Crossroads. The Chamber thanks all community members, businesses, and organizations that participated in the Christmas Walk this year.

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1991: Steamers take home Class 2A championship trophy Sixty Years

December 13, 1961

The Fulton Lions Club has accepted a gift of 200 2-year-old trees which will be given away to the people of the community next spring. The trees are a gift from State Representative George Brydia. He has purchased 5,000 trees which will be given to various municipalities in Whiteside County. Mrs. Robert Dykema presented her piano pupils in a recital. Students include Debra Brondyke, Nancy Van Heest, Ruth DeVries, Sheila Hartman, Stanley Merema, Douglas Wiersema, Nancy Ven Huizen, Sandra Temple, Susan Norman, Sylvia Borgman, Marianne Van Heest, Mark Hamilton, Ruthann Brinkman, Linda Dornbush, Debra Reynolds, Donna Ratcliff, Shareh Temple, Kathy Dornbush, Susan Bonneur, Russell Holesinger, Becky Sikkema, Barbara Sikkema, Andy Van Til, Cindy DeWeerdt, Sharon Van Heest, Diane Norman, and Jackie Bonneur.

Fifty Years

December 15, 1971

The Illinois State Scholarship commission recently named 16,200 students as state scholars in the 1972-1973 competitive State Scholar program. High school academic records and examination scores are used in the selection. Thirteen students from Fulton High School are included in this group including David DeWeerdt,

Patricia Edwards, Stephen German, Claudia Jones, Janet Kennedy, Marilyn Mensch, Diane Norman, John O’Connell, Debbie Six, Randal Venema, Chris Venhuizen, Donald Vogel, and Laurel Wiersema. Mrs. Robert Kolk, children’s librarian at the Fulton Public Library, was commended for her efforts in raising the juvenile circulation figure from a low of 489 in September to 1,149 in November. All trustees of the library agree that her work in the local elementary schools was the principal reason for the encouraging increase in juvenile circulation.

Forty Years

December 16, 1981

Four Fulton students were chosen to represent the River Bend Schools in the Illinois Music Education Association’s annual festival. They are Traci Vander Ploeg, Brenda Shipma, Jon Voss and Jeff Medema. Students are selected in the fall for tryouts and auditions. Those selected represent top instrumentalists and vocalists from the schools of northern Illinois. Sue Teats and Maurice Rogers accompanied the students to this annual musical event. The Most Valuable Player medallion was given to Sherri Smith at the Holiday Tournament of Christian High Schools at Sterling. Coach Balk says this of his freshman guard, “Sherri is a very coachable person who understands the game very well.

She is our floor general for the Unity High team and has always led by example. She has been an excellent free throw shooter where she connected on many crucial free throws.”

Thirty Years

December 4, 1991

Head Coach Jim Proud congratulates his football team who won the Class 2A Championship trophy. A crowd of nearly 2,000 fans journeyed to Bloomington-Normal to cheer on the Fulton Steamers in the championship game. The final score of the game was Greenfield 8. Steamers 26. Elisabeth Carlson of Fulton was nominated and elected to Who’s Who Among American High School Students for the academic year of 1990-91. She received this award for her work during her sophomore year at Unity Christian High School. She is recognized for her achievements in academics, athletics and extracurricular activities in school, church and community.

Twenty Years

December 12, 2001

Children from the Sunday School and SonLight Ministry of Church of the Open Door have been collecting and assembling shoe boxes filled with toiletries, school supplies, toys, socks and miscellaneous items. The boxes were sent to a mission organization called “Buses, International,” who will transport the boxes to needy chil-

dren in Mexico. Last year this ministry distributed over 4,500 boxes to children. Winners of the Fulton Christmas Walk drawing were: Words of Wisdom, Rachel Hansen; Country Orchids, Gayla LaFleur; Brinkman Building Center, J. Hamstra, Joel Bennett, and Dawn Lind; Berg Pharmacy, Phyllis Knight and Vickie Houzenga; Community State Bank, Carolyn Painter, Doris Kramer, and Alyssa Aldridge; Crystal Clear Pools & Spas, Kim Abbott and Kendra Lawler; Central Bank Fulton, Irma Bland, Morrie Goodell, Evelyn Reynolds, Joyce Zajicek, Doug Larson and Betty Larson; and Wildwood Farm’s open house prize winner was Penny Meier.

Ten Years

December 14. 2011

Margaret Crosthwaite, a member of the Presbyterian Church of Fulton Outreach committee, presented a $300 donation from the church’s Advent Bake Sale for the Fulton-Thomson Food Pantry. Harlan Wiebenga accepts the donation for the Food Pantry. Fulton Elementary held their third through fifth grade spelling bee. Second place participants include Clare Jacobs, third grade; Kraig Schipper, fourth grade, and Max Lemke, fifth grade. First place participants include Kaitlyn Bruggenwirth, third grade; Andrew Schrader, fourth grade; and Mandy Alstea, fifth grade.

YOUR HEALTH

Diagnosis and treatment of inflammation in the chest BY STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D. Costochondritis is inflammation in the chest wall. The cause behind the inflammation are often unknown. Known conditions include infections and overuse of the chest muscles or overstretching. Trauma may be a forerunner in some circumstances. The condition may mimic pleurisy and actually may be associated with it as well. Some have included this as an old-fashioned rheumatism condition.

The condition will cause enough pain to send someone to the emergency room. Some people will hurt when breathing, like pleurisy, but others can breathe without discomfort. Sometimes moving the chest wall, turning or twisting may cause a problem. Rubbing or stretching the area may produce pain. It is not a pain of exertion in the sense of heart disease. The important thing is to make sure it is not a more serious condition, such as heart disease or pericarditis. The

latter will often have a very distinct discomfort in a certain position. At no time should there be major shortness of breath and does not radiate except to a local area. The diagnosis is usually made by history and a physical by a medical provider. Depending on the presentation, no testing may be required although sometimes and EKG, bloodwork or chest x-ray will be involved when there are questions. There is a very reproducible component by pal-

pation. This means that when the provider touches the chest in a certain way the pain can be reproduced. Treatment is symptomatic which may include adjustments by a chiropractor. Anti-inflammatories such as Aleve or ibuprofen may be employed. Basic stretching can be helpful and heat is preferred over ice. Breathing techniques can help one to ensure they are getting adequate oxygen intake. Generally, the condition is self-limiting and will be gone within a few weeks.

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Port Byron Township hosts Senior Christmas Luncheon The 4th annual Port Byron Township Senior Christmas Luncheon brought the spirit of the holidays to area seniors who were able to enjoy some food and company on Dec. 4. The luncheon was held at Port

Byron Village Hall, where 34 seniors were treated to a holiday feast and door prizes. Many stayed to enjoy dining in person, several picked it up to go, and several meals were delivered to those unable to leave their home.

The meal was catered by Jimmie Lee’s Bar & Grill, and a variety of pies were purchased from Village Inn. “It’s a pleasure to give back to seniors in our community, and we look forward to this event every

Christmas season,” said Township Clerk JoDe Walker. She also thanked Township Supervisor Shirley Hollister for spearheading the idea, and the board members and volunteer helper elves for all their hard work.

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LEFT: Larry Bay of Port Byron, left, was one of dozens of guests at the Port Byron Township Senior Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 4. Food was catered by Jimmie Lee’s of Port Byron. ABOVE: Township trustee Pat Tyler, left, and Supervisor Shirley Hollister were dressed in red and ready to serve up lunch to Port Byron Township seniors Saturday, Dec. 4.

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WWW@WCC program to feature Christmas songs The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton invite the public to attend the next Wild Winter Wednesday program on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 9 a.m. for coffee, tea, mill treats, and a musical program featuring Linda Russel of Erie. A farm girl who grew up loving God, family, music and nature, Linda majored in music education at Central College in Pella, IA. She married her high school sweetheart and was blessed with one son and three grand-

girls. She’s an organist, pianist, and director of choral groups, young and old, and is committed to sharing the joy of music with others. She also loves to create “sing-a-long” DVDs for the “Sunbeams” to entertain folks in group homes, and was doing so for 12 years, only taking a pause after Covid19. Linda will present a program of Christmas music and encourages all to sing along! WWW@WCC programs are held on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. from December through March. Programs

are free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Windmill Cultural Center Facebook page or call 815-589-3671. The building, located at 111 10th Ave., is disability accessible and is funded through a grant from the DS Flikkema Foundation and a donation from Nelson Corp. If Riverbend Schools are closed due to weather, WWW is also cancelled.

The de Immigrant Windmill in Fulton was recently decorated for the Christmas season. Sarah Ford for Shaw Media

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$107,000. Blackridge Capital LLC to SA House Warranty deeds Rentals LLC, 1902 First Ave., Sterling, Valerie J. Kiger to Jonaiya Olalde, 502 $500,000. 14th Ave., Fulton, $125,000. Kim and Nichols A. Burge to King Real Jonathan R. and Bettna Laine Gibson Estate LLC, 2103 Scott St., Rock Falls, to Erie Community School District 1, 408 $160,500. Sixth Ave., Erie, $224,000. Zachary A. Janssen and Austin PreKeith Newman Living Trust to Troy M. cious to Skylar Ray Abell, 10440 Hussung and Kimberly L. Purvis, one parcel on Drive, Rock Falls, $98,000. Hahnaman Road, Tampico, $808,500. Kenneth J. and Phyllis J. Miller to SteTodd A. VanZuiden to BTKA LLC, 305 ven and Sharon Heun, four parcels on N. Main St., Albany, $130,000. Benson Road and two on Diamond Road, Cole and Ariel Young to Nick Georgean Albany, $1,080,000. Jr., 402 12th St., Erie, $162,500. Mary H. Fischbach to Jennifer K. Connie L. Henry to Marcia G. Bankes, Hunsberger, 3003 Middle Road, Rock 2105 12th Ave., Sterling, $140,000. Falls, $0. Brick L. Boss to Chavin Group LLC, John F. and Sarah M. Moss Schultz to 11331 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, $322,000. Tyler Garcia to Austin M. and Janae N. Nicole and Clint Shepard Jr., 9379 Buell Road, Rock Falls, $187,500. Dennis, 609 W. 15th St., Sterling,

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Chad A. and Valerie N. Roberts to John F. Schultz, 28222 Logan Drive, Rock Falls, $175,000. Sydney A. Segretto to Alexsandra J. Grobe, 1510 Dillon Ave., Sterling, $65,000. Maureen Fischbach to Mary H. Fischbach, 1304 Franklin St., Rock Falls, $75,000. Dustin T. and Katherine M. Merrill to Jason L. and Angela E. Schneider, 2202 22nd Ave., Sterling, $165,000. Noah L. and Maria Baker to Caleb Redell, 710 10th Ave., Fulton, $0. Franklin Joseph and Susan Donnelly to Nichols A. and Kim M. Burge, 20849 Moline Road, Lyndon, $180,000. Leland L. and Cynthia S. Frer Waters to Elmer and Miriam Weaver, 12347 Loron Road, Morrison, $375,000. Barbara Austin to Kophamer and Blean Property Management Series III, 111 Maple Ave., Morrison, $155,000. Richard E. Crow to Brenda Sue Drury and Danny Ray Houzenga, 21071 Cattail Road, Fulton, $130,000. Alejandro Chavira to Jonathan Strong, 610 1/2 W. Seventh St., Sterling, $70,000. Peter E. and Susan G. Whiting to Robert and Patricia J. Henson, 310 E. 12th St., Rock Falls, $87,500. Gregory M., Charles B. and Susan M. Raser to Sara Perry and Peggy J. Carney, 209 Cedar St., Morrison, $46,000. Julie C. and Anthony B. Rowland to Julie and Timothy A. McDonald, 102 N. Church St., Albany, $97,500. Cathy Adams, formerly Garland, and Julie Cronk to Randy and Jeanne Meeks, 707 W. 11th St., Sterling, $127,500. Buffi J. and Randy L. Langley to Brett Allen Bryant, 1901 Ave. G, Sterling, $248,000. DSV SPVI LLC to Kenneth Lehman,

1308 Harvey Drive, Sterling, $36,000. Quit claim deeds Edith Elvira Stewart Estate and Beverley Stewert to Burdette and Delores Sandrock, 15441 Lomax Road, Prophetstown, $0. Rita M. Weakley Estate, Timothy Castillo, Carrissa Weakley and Brian T. Geesey to Timothy Castillo, 405 Smith Court, Rock Falls, $0. Carolyn S. Williams to Ronald W. Couch, 610 Ash Ave., Morrison, $0. US Bank and Rock Falls National Bank to Tyrone Johnson, 300 First Ave., Rock Falls, $150,000. Ellen Marie Turner to Donald Engelkens, 523 N. Genesee St., Morrison, $0. Trustee deeds Staci L. Kleinmaier Farm Trust and George Russell and Kurt D. Perkins Trust to Marc D. and Cynthia L. Melton Family Trust, 6374 Perkins Road, Prophetstown, $1,351,000. Staci L. Kleinmaier Farm Trust and George Russell and Kurt D. Perkins Trust to Davcath Matthews Family LLC, one parcel on Perkins Road, Prophetstown, $325,000. Beverly K. and Garry A. Schaver Trust to Jacob C. Holschlag, 630 Genesee Ave., Morrison, $189,000. Deeds Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Vindente and Maria L. Villa, 308 Seventh Ave., Sterling, $29,000. Whiteside County Sheriff and Patricia Ann Boyer Trust to US Bank, 25570 Indian Ridge Road, Sterling, $0.

Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office

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Looking at Cordova memorabilia at the library’s open house on Tuesday, Dec. 7, are Ed Klundt of Cordova, left, Community Engagement Librarian Chalyn Fornero-Green, and Mary Kay Hymes of Port Byron. Sarah Ford for Shaw Media

Cordova District Library celebrates 145 years at annual holiday open house BY SARAH FORD For Shaw Media

Cordova District Library held their annual holiday open house on Tuesday, Dec. 7, but with a focus on Cordova’s past. The library celebrated their 145th anniversary with a display of memorabilia, from reading room ledgers and weather observations written in the late 1800s, to old photographs of riverboats and residents, to the history of Cordova Button Works and other businesses, and mementos from Cordova High

School. A newspaper article entitled “A Tale of Two Libraries” from April 15, 1972, detailed the history of the library, founded in 1876, and efforts to relocate to a new building. An engraved stone marking 145 years, recently gifted by the River Road Readers, was also debuted. The library offered frosted cookies, drinks, and Cordova District Library coffee mugs and reusable water bottles to all the guests. The memorabilia was displayed for the week, with some of the photos and historical information posted on the library’s Facebook page.

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Dawson and Laynie Hambelton of Hillsdale are pictured visiting with Santa Claus at the Hillsdale Village Hall on Sunday, December 12. The village welcomed Mr. Claus and more than two dozen kids during his special stop in Hillsdale, where he gave all the nice kids an early Christmas present. Village staff supplied homemade cookies and goodie bags while wishing everyone a merry Christmas.

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WHOA in Morrison was the beneficiary of two generous donations from Knights of Columbus chapters on Saturday, Dec. 4. Sterling Knights of Columbus Council 662 donated $1,500 and Morrison Council 3916 donated $907 to the nonprofit. The donations were proceeds from the chapter’s Tootsie Roll Drives, said WHOA Program Director Tawny Wiersema, who was grateful for the generosity and wonderful support. Pictured are Sterling KC’s Steve Marruffo, left, and Steve Yde presenting a check to Wiersema.

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Members of the Morrison High School trapshooting team accepted a $1,000 donation on Saturday, Dec. 3, from the Illinois Sportsman Caucus in a presentation that included state Rep. Tony McCombie at the Morrison Sportsman Club. The donation will be used to purchase ammunition. The team started in 2019 and will have its second season starting this spring. Morrison trapshooting team members and the Morrison Sportsman Club were on hand for a donation presentation on Friday, Dec. 3. Front row, from left: State Rep. Tony McCombie, Mary Schaefer, Cole Bland, Tyler Peters, and Luke Millard. Back row: Ed Kavanaugh, Gary Reecher, John Sauser, Andy Riggen, Kim Schaefer, Steve Schneberger, Steve Woodring, Steve Schroeder, Walter Barnickle, and Doug Dunlap. Submitted by Sue Devers

American Angus Association announces new junior members Ayla Egan and Georgia Walls, both of Prophetstown, are new junior members of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Junior members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the

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Morrison junior high and high school students perform in their festive attire as they returned to the stage for their 2021 Christmas concert. The band and chorus put on an impressive program that was held Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the high school auditorium.

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Scholarship available to address shortage of early childhood educators

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission launched a new scholarship to create more opportunities for educators and help fill job demand. The commission collaborated with the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity to create the scholarship program. The scholarship will allow smooth educational pathways at colleges and universities, including Sauk Valley Community College. “The ECACE scholarship supports the early childhood workforce in the Sauk Valley to upskill their credentials and degrees, increasing individual earning potential and resulting in improved access to high quality care for all families with young children,” said Beth Smaka, an early childhood education assistant professor at Sauk. “The ECACE legislation guarantees SVCC students a seamless transfer of their AAS in ECE, creating a brand-new pathway to a bachelor’s degree in ECE that is flexible, affordable, and convenient, beginning with classes at our local community college, here at home in the Sauk Valley.” The scholarship is designed to support and encourage the pursuit of new credentials as well as more advanced education for current associate degree-holders working in early childhood education.

Information and a link to the 2021-22 scholarship application is now available on the ISAC website at https://www.isac. org/ECACEscholarship. For eligible students attending community colleges and public universities, the scholarship covers the total cost of attendance for an academic year (including summer) after other financial aid received. Students at participating non-profit private institutions may receive an amount no more than the cost of the most expensive program of study in the early childhood education field at an Illinois public college, after other financial aid received. Scholarship recipients are expected to continue or return to teaching or direct services in the early childhood care and education field in Illinois after they complete their program of study. Additional funding is available for SVCC students who enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours. All students who meet that criteria and fill out an additional form during their registration process will receive at least $1,000 for the spring semester. Registration is currently open, with spring classes beginning Jan. 18. For more information on registration, call 815835-6273. For more information on the ECACE scholarship, contact Jon Mandrell, vice president of academics and student services at jon.d.mandrell@svcc.edu.

The Academy at SVCC accepting applications for Fall 2022

The Academy at Sauk Valley Community College is accepting applications from area high school juniors for the 2022-23 academic year. Applications and supporting documents are accepted online at svcc.edu/academy and are due by midnight Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. The Academy at SVCC provides high-performing high school seniors access to the college experience by attending college classes full time at SVCC. Students should be highly motivated, have the ability to work independently, demonstrate the desire to pursue college-level coursework beyond the high school curriculum and have access to reliable transportation. Academy participants work with an SVCC academic adviser to create an academic program plan tailored to meet their transfer needs based on an identified major and transfer schools. Additionally, Academy students will have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and be involved in several service and cultural activities. For program information and application requirements, visit svcc.edu/academy or attend the Academy informational session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8. To attend virtually, visit svcc.edu/academy to log in to the session. Limited seating is available to attend in person. If you would like to attend in person, email

sarah.h.partington@svcc.edu or call 815835-6266.

SVCC offers students $1,000 for spring semester

Sauk Valley Community College will provide at least $1,000 to every student who enrolls in the 2022 spring semester. As students continue to be impacted by the effects of the pandemic, SVCC strives to provide funds to enable students to continue their pursuit of higher education. These funds can be up to $2,000 based on the student’s need, which will be determined after completing the FAFSA application. Students must register for at least three credit hours to qualify and will have an additional form to fill out during the registration process. Each student who follows these steps will be eligible to receive funds one time per semester. The funds for these grants have been awarded to SVCC through the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides support to postsecondary education students and institutions. SVCC is directly distributing the funds to its students because they are SVCC’s first priority. The funding will not count against a student’s financial aid, is not required to be paid back and will not impact their future educational funding. For information, contact the Financial Aid Department at fa@svcc.edu.

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The Rock Falls Rockets played host to the Riverdale Rams in a matinee Saturday game. Rock Falls beat the Rams 57-23. LEFT: Riverdale’s Ella Garrett fouls Rock Falls’ Denali Stonitsch on Saturday, Dec. 11. ABOVE: Three Riverdale players block the shot of a Rock Falls player.

Riverdale Rams 7th grade basketball team undefeated for the season The Riverdale Rams seventh grade boys basketball team went undefeated for the season and topped it off by winning the conference tournament hosted by Fulton on Saturday, Dec. 4. In their 13 games this season, they outscored their opponents by 430 points by netting a total of 633 points, with 199 points scored by their opponents. They had an average score of 49 points per game. The team is pictured after their win last week. In the front (from left) are Cam Hartman, Carter Orr, Austin Duke, Paxton Kiddoo, Jayden Leighty, Dylan Watson, and Paul McGeehon; in the back (L-R) are Jackson Tegeler, Jaxson Fritch, Jimmy Bark, Abe Krier, Brady Junis, Andrew Birkland and Cullan Farrell. Photo provided

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP Erie-Prophetstown 53, Bureau Valley 41: The Panthers won a Three Rivers

crossover contest, defeating the Storm in Prophetstown. Morrison 59, Wethersfield 38 : The Mustangs went on the road and picked up a lopsided nonconference win in Kewanee. Fulton 54, Byron 37 : The Steamers topped the Tigers at the Eastland Shootout in Lanark, rallying from an 18-11 deficit in the opening quarter to take the lead with a 13-2 scoring edge in the second. Baylen Damhoff finished with 15 points for Fulton (6-0), while Ian Wiebenga had 11, Ethan Price scored nine, and Jacob Jones added eight. Morrison 61, Milledgeville 58 : The Mustangs used a 23-13 second-quarter surge to take the lead on the road, then held off a late charge by the Missiles for a nonconference win. Andre McQueen’s 18 points paced Morrison, with Trey Strating scoring 17 and Danny Mouw adding 12. Riverdale 77, Morrison 52: The Mustangs lost their home opener to the Rams in a Three Rivers West matchup. Morrison fell behind 25-13 in the opening quarter and trailed 43-25 by halftime. Andre McQueen’s 17 points led the way, and Trey Strating had 10, with Alex Anderson adding eight and

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Boys basketball

Beau Brackemeyer scoring six. Brandon Stone hit six 3-pointers and poured in 37 points for Riverdale, while Max Maring finished with 13 and Kye Smeltzly chipped in 11.

Girls basketball

Forreston 35, Fulton 27 : The Cardinals trailed 17-15 at halftime, but outscored the Steamers 11-5 in the third quarter and 9-5 in the fourth in an NUIC East win at home. Reese Dykstra had eight points to pace Fulton. Bureau Valley 44, Fulton 30 : The Storm topped the Steamers in a nonconference game in Manlius, rallying from a 25-22 halftime deficit with a strong defensive effort after the break.

Wrestling

Morrison splits triangular: The Mustangs defeated Monmouth-Roseville 42-36, but fell to host Sherrard 39-26 in a pair of Three Rivers duals. Zach Milder (132), Donny Reavy (138), Logan Baker (145) and Nathan Schaefer (285) notched pins against Mon-Rose, and Morrison received three forfeits. Against Sherrard, Camden Pruis (126) and Kayden White (182) won by pin, with Karder White (120) adding a technical fall, and Reavy (138) winning a decision.

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The Mustangs’ Trey Strating looks for an open teammate as two Riverdale players block him. Strating scored 10 points in the home opener against the Rams. The Mustangs lost to the Rams, 77-52.

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Albany United Methodist Church 502 N. 1st Avenue, 309-887-4781 Pastor Toni Lucas Faith Center Church 511 3rd Ave. North, Albany Senior Pastor Ray Gimenez Pastor Arlen VanZee Church Phone: 563-212-4032 St. Patrick Catholic Church Albany, Illinois Fr. Matthew Camainoi, Parochial Vicar

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

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

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

Erie United Methodist Church 811 8th Street, Erie Pastor Tiffany Garcea - 309-659-2541 www.erieumc.org Newton Zion Reformed Church 10465 Frog Pond Road, Erie Pastor Shannon Parrish - 309-659-2464 newtonzion@frontier.com St. Ambrose Catholic Church Corner of 5th and Main Father Toni Kretowicz Rectory Phone: 815-537-2077 Church Phone: 309-659-2781

FENTON Fenton United Methodist Church 10019 Main Street, Fenton Pastor Peter Kicheon Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kitcheon@gmail.com

FULTON Bethel Christian Reformed Church 1208 3rd Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2501 www.bethelfulton.com bethelcrchurch@gmail.com Pastor Kevin Vanhoeven First Reformed Church 510 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-2203 Pastor Charles Huckaby Fulton Presbyterian Church 311 N. 9th St., Fulton, 815-589-3580 Pastor Rev. Catherine Martin www.fultonpreschurch.org email: fultonpres@mchsi.com. Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Road, Fulton Gateway Faith Fellowship Church 701 11th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-4283 Pastor Wayne Wiersema Immaculate Conception Church 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3542 Father Matthew Camaioni secretaryfulton@gmail.com

CrossView Church 703 14th Ave., Fulton, 815-589-3425 www.wearecrossview.com secretary@secondreformedchurch.net Spring Valley Reformed Church 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton Pastor Joe Crum 815-772-3554 First Christian Reformed Church 801 15th Avenue, Fulton, 815-589-3790 www.fultonfirstcrc.com firstcrcfulton@live.com Pastor Michael Hooker

HILLSDALE Hillsdale United Methodist Church 124 Butzer St., 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. Momolu Sr. Trinity Baptist Church 403 6th Ave North, Lyndon Pastor Alan Jahn - 563-242-0307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com

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PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Lee Williams Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 and 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: 309-523-2834 Fairfield United Methodist Church 235th St. at 115th Ave. North, Port Byron Pastor Larry Misfeldt - 309-523-3767 Messiah Lutheran Church 302 11th St., Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Pastor David Efflandt 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 Church Office: 309-523-2396 Email: portbumc@frontiernet.net Jim Crozier, Pastor

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PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church 200 Elm St., Prophetstown 815-537-5646 - ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office: 815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Road, Prophetstown Pastor Kicheon Peter Ahn - 224-580-5074 pastor.kicheon@gmail.com Prophetstown United Methodist Church 200 W. 2nd St., Prophetstown Pastor Joey Garcea - 815-537-2496 River Church 218 E. 3rd St., Prophetstown 815-876-6226 - www.riverchurchag.com St. Catherine Catholic Church of Prophetstown 815-537-2077

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

TAMPICO St. Mary Catholic Church 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 phone - 815-438-6105

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Voices of Praise returns to Emmanuel Reformed The Voices of Praise of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison is thrilled to be back and cordially invites the area to experience its Christmas presentation, “The Carols of Christmas-the Sequel!” The cantata will be presented in three performances, Friday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 19 at 7 p.m. and a Saturday, Dec. 18 matinee at 3 p.m. in the beautifully decorated sanctuary of the church. No tickets are needed for this concert which lasts just over an hour. A free-will offering will be received. All ages are welcome and the church is handicapped accessible. A fellowship hour will follow all performances, hosted by the women of Emmanuel. Plan to join us on Sunday, Dec. 19, the fourth Sunday of Advent and feel free to come a little early and grab a cup of coffee in the Welcome Center before going into the sanctuary for

the 9 a.m. worship service. All are welcome and are reminded that Emmanuel Church is a “come as you are” family and dress clothes are certainly not necessary. Pastor Luke Schouten will bring the message, “Treasure It” with scripture drawn from Luke 2: 1-19. Exaltation will provide the praise set using “Jesus”, “What Child is This” and “Angels We Have Heard on High.” The Sanctuary Choir will sing “Glory to God in the Highest!” Sunday school for children preschool through high school is held following worship until 11 a.m. Coffee and fellowship for the adults also follow worship in the Christ Center. All are welcome and invite your friends!! More information is readily available on the church’s website, www. emmanuelreformedchurch.org or by calling the church office at 815-7723890.

CHURCH BRIEFS First Reformed Church’s worship and events

Join us on the fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. for worship at First Reformed Church, located at 510 15th Avenue in Fulton. The sanctuary is beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. Pastor Chuck Huckaby will deliver the message, and the choir will sing two Christmas anthems. Choir rehearsal begins at 8 a.m. on Sunday mornings and Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments are served in the library during the social time after the service. Senior Meals begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at the church. The annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on Friday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. All are welcome! Our services are live-streamed 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 p.m. Sunday night. For more information, go to our website at www.firstrcafulton.org.

Free community meals at CrossView Church

CrossView Church, formerly Second Reformed Church, in Fulton will host a free community meal every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. If River Bend School District in Fulton is canceled on a Wednesday because of a weather issue, the meal will also be canceled. CrossView is located at 705 14th Ave. in Fulton. Upcoming menu: Dec. 15: Meat Loaf, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit, dessert Dec. 22: Pancakes, sausages, apple sauce, ice cream bars, Christmas cookies Dec. 29: Sausage, pepperoni and cheese mini pizzas, tossed salad, angel food cake Jan. 5: BBQ and bun, potato salad, baked beans, and pie filling bars

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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHARLES DALLAS AKA CHARLES R. DALLAS; CITY OF ROCK ISLAND; JOHN M. DALLAS; DIANA LYNN OTTO AKA DIANA DALLAS; DONNA J. PRICE; LINDA DALLAS WILSON; DAVID MOSELY; MARK MOSLEY; MARY ANN BROWN, AS

REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE CHARLES R. DALLAS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 20 CH 137 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a pursuant to Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the office of Rock Island County Abstract, 1800 Second Avenue, 1st Floor Rock Island, Illinois

REAL ESTATE 61201, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 17-06-325-009. Commonly known as 4401 23rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo & Lindberg Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. File Number F20080023 IJSC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercounty judicialsales.com I3183031 December 14, 21, 28, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. SEBASTIANNA M SHUCK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 20 CH 31

REAL ESTATE 715 22ND STREET ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2021, will on 01/11/2022, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 08:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 0735433003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 715 22nd Street Rock Island, IL 61201 Description of Improvements: Gray wood siding, three story single family home, no garage The Judgment amount was $110,992.25. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special or assessments special taxes levied against said real estate, water

REAL ESTATE bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. bidProspective ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals in presently possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite

REAL ESTATE 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 20-03931IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3177650 November 30, 2021 December 7, 14, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of K.A., A Minor 2021 JA 119 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Tiffany Etheridge, Address: unknown and to any and all it may concern, that on 12/1/21 a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Jeffrey S McKinley in this Court and that in the courtroom of Judge Presiding in Juvenile Center, 525 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, on 1/7/22 @ 8:30am 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

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LEGAL NOTICES AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended Petition or a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. Now, unless you at the appear 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: 12/2/21 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk By: WJG December 14, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE The annual assessor's meeting will be held in the Emergency Operations Center, Room 117, located on the ground floor of the Whiteside County Courthouse, in Morrison, Illinois on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Robin Brands Whiteside County Chief County Assessment Officer December 14, 2021 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF UNION GROVE TOWNSHIP Union Grove Township in Whiteside County, Illinois, hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021 has been made, and that a report of such audit dated December 6, 2021 by performed Winkel, Parker & Foster, CPA PC has been filed with the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at 13024 Lincoln Road, Morrison, Illinois 61270 during regular business hours 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except for holidays. December 14, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE RE: CENTRAL SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND SUB DISTRICT 1 IN THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND WHITESIDE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS You are hereby notified that the Financial Report of said District covering a period from October 16, 2020 to October 15, 2021, has been filed with the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial

LEGAL NOTICES Circuit, Henry County, Illinois. Any owner of land in the district may file an objection to the Report with the Clerk of the Court not later than December 28, 2021. If no objections are filed within the time the prescribed, Court may approve the Report without hearing. Terilyn A. Motley, Circuit Clerk Ames Law Offices Stephanie A. Ames, Attorney 1000 3rd Street Orion, Illinois 61273 December 7, 14, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Morrison HISTORIC PRESRVATION COMMISSION will, pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance 09-03 et seq., convene a PUBLIC HEARING at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at City Hall, 200 West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, for the purpose of considering a for a Request Certificate of Appropriateness submitted by Josh West to replace & install a new window on the second floor and the south facing side of the first floor on the structure located at 101 E Main Street, laying within the Historic Preservation Business District, Morrison, Illinois. Any persons wishing to comment on this matter may view the aforementioned Request on file in The City Clerk's Office, 200 West Main Street, appear at the stated time and location, or direct written comment to the Morrison Historic Preservation Commission, City Hall, 200

LEGAL NOTICES y all, West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270. Michael Hemmer City Clerk December 14, 2021 VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTED The following Ordinance was adopted by the board at their regular board meeting on December 6th, 2021. ORDINANCE #M210612-AN ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2022 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2023 FOR THE OF VILLAGE PORT BYRON, OF COUNTY ROCK ISLAND, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. The Ordinance provides for the legally amount made to be collected from the tax levy for the 20222023 fiscal year at of sum the $292,395.00. This is 0% increase over the previous fiscal year. The ordinance is available in printed form at the Village Hall, 120 S. Main Street, Port Byron, Illinois, and is available for review during regular business hours. Kristie Guardia Deputy Clerk Village of Port Byron 12/21 December 14, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE RE: BIG SLOUGH DRAINAGE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTIES OF HENRY AND WHITESIDE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS You are hereby notified that the Financial Report of said District cover-

LEGAL NOTICES ing a period from October 16, 2020 to October 15, 2021, has been filed with the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Henry Circuit, County, Illinois. Any owner of land in the district may file an objection to the Report with the Clerk of the Court not later than December 28, 2021. If no objections are filed within the time prescribed, the Court may approve the Report without hearing. Terilyn A. Motley, Circuit Clerk Ames Law Offices Stephanie A. Ames, Attorney 1000 3rd Street Orion, Illinois 61273 December 7, 14, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE RIVER ROAD DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NO: 02 TX 39 Notice is hereby given that on or about November 23, 2021, the Commissioners of said River Road Drainage District have filed their Financial Report for the current year. Any objections to said Financial Report must be filed with the Circuit Clerk of the Court within 10 days after the publication of this notice. Sue R. Costello, Circuit Clerk Courthouse Whiteside County 200 E. Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270 William R. Shirk Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. Attorney for

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LEGAL NOTICES orney f said District 301 E. Main Street Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: 815.772.7231 December 14, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHARLES DALLAS AKA CHARLES R. DALLAS; CITY OF ROCK ISLAND; JOHN M. DALLAS; DIANA LYNN OTTO AKA DIANA DALLAS; DONNA J. PRICE; LINDA DALLAS WILSON; DAVID MOSELY; MARK MOSLEY; MARY ANN BROWN, AS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE CHARLES R. DALLAS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 20 CH 137 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a pursuant to Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the office of Rock Island County 1800 Abstract, Second Avenue, 1st Floor Rock Island, Illinois 61201, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT NUMBER NINE (9) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED BROTMAN'S

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SOUTH HILL ADDITION TO SAID CITY; SITUATED IN THE OF COUNTY ROCK ISLAND AND IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 17-06-325-009. Commonly known as 4401 23rd Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a shall mortgagee pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. File Number IJSC F20080023 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercounty judicialsales.com I3183031 December 14, 21, 28, 2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. SEBASTIANNA M SHUCK; UNKNOWN

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OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 20 CH 31 715 22ND STREET ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2021, will on 01/11/2022, in The Rock Island Justice Center, 1317 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201, at 08:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE SOUTH TEN (10) FEET OF LOT NUMBER SEVEN (7) AND THE NORTH FORTY (40) FEET OF LOT NUMBER SIX (6) IN THAT PART OF THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND KNOWN AS AND CALLED ELLEN S. WEBBER'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT NUMBER TWENTY-THREE (23) IN SECTION THIRTY-FIVE (35), TOWNSHIP EIGHTEEN (18) NORTH, RANGE TWO (2) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF THE YEAR A.D. 1864;

LEGAL NOTICES 1864; SITUATED IN THE OF COUNTY ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 0735433003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 715 22nd Street Rock Island, IL 61201 Description of Improvements: Gray wood siding, three story single family home, no garage The Judgment amount was $110,992.25. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by funds, certified within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special or assessments special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit,

LEGAL NOTICES , the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION OF 15-1701(C) THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosure sales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only McCalla Raymer Pierce, Leibert LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 20-03931IL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3177650 November 30, 2021 December 7, 14, 2021 Need to place a Help Wanted ad? Call 833-584-NEWS or Email: helpwanted@ shawmedia.com

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