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PROPHETSTOWN ECHO

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Prophetstown, Illinois

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Superintendent John Petszke offers an enthusiastic hello to PLT District #3 as he enters his new office to lead the education challenges that face the area and the nation. Article on Page 2.

STATE NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

Paws and Claws

Cannabis Sales

Rock Falls Theft

Virtual 5K to beneﬁt animal shelters /3

Illinois residents have spent millions. / 6

Vintage guns stolen from Legion. / 7

WHAT’S INSIDE Society................................................ 3 Churches.......................................12-13 Classiﬁeds ................................... 14-15 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section

Police Reports..................................9 Glimpses.........................................10 College News ................................ 5

DEATHS Sherilyn Sue Ganahl, June E. Gorzney, Mary “Deane” Halpin, Mervin P. Hannis, Clarence Harridge, Jessica Lynn Todd, Alberta M. Vegter, Marilyn Bauer, Patrick Duffy, Pages 8-9

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New “Intendent” at PLT District #3 BY JERRY LINDSEY Shaw Media

Editor Jerry Lindsey 815-772-7244, ext. 1024 jlindsey@shawmedia.com

The main office in the Prophetstown School District #3 is now manned by Dr. John Pretzke, but he jokingly refers to himself as the ‘Intendent’ because his actions haven’t earned him the title of Super yet. It is great to have a sense of humor upon introduction, but the task before the district is no joking matter and Dr. Pretzke realizes the challenges and looks forward to working with the staff and community in preparing for the upcoming school year. Pretzke is a 1994 graduate of Illinois State University and earned a master of science degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from North Central University and his 2009 received his doctorate degree in Educational Administration. He married his college sweetheart, LeAnn, and they have three children (Ryan, Alexandra and Megan). His other work experience includes serving as a building principal in West Aurora School District 129, the Executive Director of Technology in Oswego Community Unit School District 308, and the Chief Technology Officer in North Shore School District 112. The challenge that he stepped into on July 1 carries no history or references for his leadership to follow. He considers himself as personable and looks forward to talking, learning and understanding with the community. He refers to PLT3 as a district that “he can get his hands around” and is anxious to get to know the communities.

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His immediate concern is the reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year. Noting that it is important to recognize that “we are not in an educational crisis, we are in a health crisis.” He will rely on the health department for professional guidelines John Pretzke and advise, but his focus must remain on “how to come together to design a school reopening experience to the best of our ability with what we know as educators.” Pretzke’s office walls hold plans and reference information to develop the go-forward plans, but he notes that the options OF re-entry boils down to three alternatives; A) Full return to school per state guidelines; B) 100% Full Remote Learning 2.0, or; C) Hybrid of A & B. He is quick to reference that the key answer is not ‘How we return to school’, but ‘What we will do when we return”. “Simply stated, A) We will educate, nurture, support and care for your children, B) We will provide excellent educational experiences and opportunities to engage all of our students, and C) We remain committed, caring, compassion-

ate and dedicated to ensuring the best possible experience for our kids. “But, we need time to plan, prepare, and learn how to do this in light of our current health crisis,” he said. Staff and administrators have been assigned to teams for evaluating options for the primary grades, grades 3-4-5, middle school and high school team with emphasis being placed on community communications, constant evaluation of the pro and cons of alternatives, and a thoughtful, intentional, and clear for all to understand. Realizing that there is not a ‘One Plan Fits All’ reopening plan, one on one conferences will take place with families in each classroom to assure that all students are receiving the opportunity to create a positive educational experience. The hybrid plan and additional reopening concerns will be taken before the board of education for discussion and possible adjustments prior to the anticipated July 27 introduction. The health issues that surround any reopening plan must be approached with an attitude of “common courtesy” reminds Pretzke. The district will be providing neck scarf face coverings for all students, employees and staff with monitoring available throughout the day for time and spacing to remove the covering in a safe environment. “This is a health crisis and will only be an educational crisis if we make it one!” He looks forward to engaging teachers in developing a plan that offers a true educational experience for all students,” Pretzke said. “We can do this!”

Program to support and encourage local sales BY JERRY LINDSEY Shaw Media

Operating a business in a small community offers numerous challenges, but owning the love of community is a reward only offered through small community involvement. That small community commitment is currently taking local business owners into territories never before experienced and the City of Prophetstown is offering a Double Bucks program to support and encourage local sales to assist the rebound. Double Bucks offers the purchase of

gift cards at participating retailers in the amount of $5, $10, $25, and $50. Presentation of the gift card will allow a purchase of twice the amount and the local economy is boosted by your purchase. The gift cards act like a credit card even though it does not resemble one. It can be used at any participating business by giving the numbers assigned via the email document. Simple, economic and helpful to local businesses. A list of participating retailers can be found at ptowndoublebucks.com. Act today and help local businesses survive this economic downturn and you save at the same time.

IN BRIEF

Prophetstown Community Blood Drive Prophetstown will hold a Community Blood Drive on Monday, Aug. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the P-L-T CUSD #3 Board Room, 79 Grove Street. The drive is sponsored by the Prophetstown Lions Club. For an appointment, please call Ken at 815-537-2719 or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information. Appointments are recommended.

WHITESIDE COUNTY HONOR FLIGHTS

BIRTHDAY BRIEFS

Mrs. Bechtel to observe her 90th birthday

Nick Pepper, manager of 7:24 Fitness on the Rock in Rock Falls, recently presented Gary Farral, President of the Whiteside County Honor Flight Committee, with a check for $250 for the Quad City Hub. The money was raised over Memorial Day weekend by selling t-shirts such as the one Nick is wearing. All Honor Flights scheduled this year, plus the Whiteside County annual picnic for those who have flown, have been cancelled due to COVID-19.

Mrs. Rhea Bechtel, Fulton, will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Monday, July 27. She would enjoy receiving cards from her family and friends at 9643 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL 61252.

Pat Pell to celebrate her 90th birthday

RUN FOR THE RESCUES

Paws and Claws Virtual 5K Run/Walk Facebook page! Awards will be mailed to the top male and female finisher and the top three males and females in the following age divisions: 14 & Under, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - Over

mal Rescue and Sanctuary located in Tampico. If you do not want to participate, you can still donate! You are encouraged to run or walk this race with your furry friends and post pictures on our

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Put your best paw forward from now until Aug. 29 to race for the rescues! Run or walk 3.10 miles anywhere at anytime and submit your results here, by clicking on the results tab, or email your results to pawsandclaws5k@gmail.com. All participants will receive a free T-shirt designed by Scottee Shirts located in Prophetstown if registered by August 14. Awards will go to the top male and female finisher and the top three male and female runners per age division. *All t-shirts, awards, and raffle winnings will be mailed on Sept. 5. All proceeds will be donated to Happy Tails Animal Shelter in Rock Falls and Monkey Farm Ani-

Patricia (Pat) Pell will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Friday, July 31. Pat was born to Frank and Hazel (LaValley) Conrad on July 31, 1930. She was united in marriage on May 3, 1952 to James Pell. They were married for 63 years before his passing on September 18, 2015. Together they raised four sons, Greg (Brenda), David, Douglas (Deb) and Kevin, deceased. Pat has three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Patricia Pell, c/o Pleasant View Nursing Home, 500 N Jackson Street, Morrison, IL 61270.

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NEW POLICE OFFICER

Morrison Police Dept. welcomes Shaun Magill BY JERRY LINDSEY Shaw Media

The Morrison Police Department is proud to welcome Shaun Magill as a full time law enforcement officer effective June 19. Magill is a 2014 graduate of West Carroll High School in Savanna and a member of a law enforcement family. Due to the familiar environment created by his

father, Chief of Police in Lanark, step-father who is a sergeant in the Fulton Police Department and a mother who is a police dispatcher, he received plenty of support toward entering law enforcement. Following high school, Magill attended the University of Illinois and played football for the Fighting Illlini under coach Lovie Smith. After receiving a degree in Kinesiology, interests directed him to an occupation that offered daily chal-

lenges and plenty of community interaction. Serving time with the DeKalb Police Department helped him realize the importance of having a position that engaged the public more and the smaller town of Morrison offered that situation. He is an active, year ’round hunter and enjoys time with his siblings and caring for his dogs. Give Magill a wave and welcome him to Morrison.

SHREDDING EVENTS

Whiteside TRIAD announces two shred events Whiteside County TRIAD is announcing two opportunities for the public to have documents shredded in a secure way; Monday, July 27 at the Whiteside County Senior Center (1207 West 9th Street, Sterling) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday, July 31 at the Fulton Police Department (415 11th Avenue, Fulton) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Come rain or shine, all of us at Whiteside County TRIAD have

worked hard to bring this opportunity to the public. We are focused on helping the senior citizens and we know how valuable shredding documents in a safe and secure manner is so, to bring this to two locations in Whiteside County is a blessing especially after income tax season,” Kristopher Schmidt, Chair of Whiteside County TRIAD stated. This event was not only facilitated by Whiteside County TRIAD but,

graciously sponsored by the Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol (https:// www2.illinois.gov/a ging/ship/ Pages/SMP.aspx) where their motto is “Empowering Seniors to Prevent Healthcare Fraud” Protect. Detect. Report. During the events, individuals will drive up and TRIAD members will remove the items from the vehicle so there will be no personal contact. If you have any questions,

please feel free to contact Whiteside County TRIAD at whitesidetriad@ gmail.com or 708-320-1290. In closing, Whiteside County TRIAD humbly accepts monetary donations through their account at Sauk Valley Bank. If you would like more information, to volunteer, or attend meetings, please contact any member of TRIAD at whitesidetriad@gmail.com or through Facebook.

We would like to thank those who sponsored, donated and participated in any way. Your support is invaluable - Deer Valley Golf Club, CGH Medical Center, Sterling Federal Bank, SBM Business Equipment Center, The Cornerstone Agency Inc., Astec Mobile Screens, Servicemaster of Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls; Ehrmann, Gehlbach, Badger, Lee, and Considine LLC; OnePoint Patient Care, Sterling Commercial Roofing, Loescher HVAC, Tony McCombie, Tettens Grain Inc., Select Employees Credit Union, Advacare Systems, Jakobs Brothers Farms, Farmer’s National Bank, Kiwanis Club of Ster-

ling, ProCom Systems, RRCA Accounts Management, Beranek Painting, CEC of the Sauk Valley Inc., Community State Bank, Wipfli LLP, Sauk Valley Bank, Wahl Clipper, Smeltzer Insurance Agency, Frary Lumber, Sunset Golf Club, Fulton Golf Club, Mendota Golf Club, Brad Lucas and Team, Carter Schlegel and Team, Walmart Distribution Center, Nicholas Olds and Team, and Dr. Jason Reter and Team. A huge thank you to Annie Green and the entire Deer Valley Golf Club staff who helped us navigate this new “twist” for our event in 2020. Your support, kindness and consid-

eration always makes for a great golf event. All proceeds from the golf outing benefit individuals and families transitioning through serious illness, death and grief. Rock River Hospice & Home services have been offered at no charge for over 38 years. RRHH serves the residents of Lee, Whiteside, Bureau, Carroll and Ogle counties.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Rock River Hospice and Home extends thanks Dear Editor: 2020 was the year for a “Corona Twist” to our annual Golf Outing fundraising event for Rock River Hospice and Home. Working with Deer Valley Golf Club, we were able to rework the format into Golf for Hospice Week 2020. We are appreciative and thankful for the support we received from the community with sponsorships, donations and participation.

Sincerely, Karen Voss, Marketing Director Emily Taylor, Executive Director

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Extension to resume limited in-person activities On August 1, the University of Illinois Extension will allow staff and volunteers to resume limited in-person gatherings of up to 10 people and increase the limit up to 25 starting August 16. All larger extension events will continue to be virtual. All participants and staff will be required to practice social distanc-

ing and wear face coverings during in-person activities. “We know that many of our 4-H members and their families have felt the loss of the in-person 4-H shows that are such an iconic part of summertime in Illinois,” Lisa Diaz, Illinois 4-H director, said in a prepared statement. “But early feedback

from our families who have participated in a virtual 4-H show already this summer is that it’s still a great learning opportunity that provides a showcase experience for 4-H members.” All 4-H general project and 4-H livestock shows and exhibitions scheduled through August 31 will move

online to a virtual exhibition via FairEntry. All overnight camps are canceled through the end of August. During the fall, the University of Illinois Extension will continue phasing in in-person programs to ensure proper safety protocols, space management plans and public health requirements are fully adopted.

COLLEGE NEWS

JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETICS

Fate of junior high athletics expected to be decided by July 24 J.T. PEDELTY jtpedelty@shawmedia.com

like that is devastating to the very students and schools IESA serves. “An update on the status of fall activities will be sent to the membership no later than July 24.” It was also revealed in the IESA’s memo to member schools that: • The IESA intends to sponsor sports which can be contested within current COVID-prevention guidelines, even if others cannot be held due to those guidelines, specifically mentioning it plans to proceed with its state golf series. • Softball and baseball – with practices scheduled to begin July 27 and August 3, respectively – could see the starts of their seasons delayed if doing so could salvage parts of their seasons. • If activities are held, the eligibility of student-athletes whose families choose remote learning when in-person learning is also available will be determined by the school district, not the IESA. • The IESA plans to suspend or cancel all activities should the state government move entirely to remote learning during any point of the coming school year.

Kelly Pannier, Morrison, was named to Mount Mercy University’s Spring 2020 Dean’s List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List.

University of Dubuque announces May graduates For the first time in its 168-year history, University of Dubuque held virtual commencement ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of over 350 graduates on May 16. Among those graduates was Justin Jensen of Morrison, Bachelor of Science.

Whitmore Earns NJCAA 2nd Team Black Hawk College student-athletes earned awards from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for their academic achievements in 2019-20. NJCAA All-Academic Second Team (3.80-3.99 GPA) Madison Whitmore, Fulton HS (IL) – softball

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The Illinois Elementary School Association issued a release Thursday, indicating that its board of directors met remotely last week “to discuss the possibility/practicality of holding IESA activities in the 2020-21 school year” but is still awaiting a response from the governor’s office and the Illinois Department of Public Health [IDPH] before finalizing its plans. “The IESA has sent several emails to the Governor’s Office and Illinois Department of Public Health seeking guidance regarding interscholastic activity participation and health and safety requirements,” Thursday afternoon’s release said. “The answers that we receive from these agencies will

have a significant impact on the type of activity and/or format of the activity that we are able to offer during this school year. To date, we have not received answers to our inquiries.” The IESA also confirmed that Illinois High School Association [IHSA] Executive Director Craig Anderson was on the call Wednesday. The IHSA earlier this week stated its intention to defer its decisions on athletics in the upcoming school year to state agencies, including the IDPH. In the fall, the IESA contests junior-high golf, softball, baseball, cross country and girls basketball. The organization went on to state its member schools can expect a decision by July 24. “Our goal is to return to play but as an education-based organization, we must always take into account the health, safety, and well-being of students,” read the statement. “Because of the ever-changing landscape, the IESA Board simply felt that until we receive answers, it would not be prudent at this time to make a decision to cancel fall activities knowing that a decision

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ILLINOIS CANNABIS SALES

Legalized marijuana sales near $240 million By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Since January, Illinois residents and visitors have spent nearly $240 million on legalized recreational marijuana, producing $52 million in state revenue, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Of that, $34.7 million came from excise taxes, while $18 million came from sales taxes. Per the law, 8 percent of that revenue will be shared with local governments, while the Illinois Department of Revenue estimates $25.9

CGH MEDICAL CENTER AWARDS CGH Home Nursing earns Patient Satisfaction Award CGH Home Nursing has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the Top 5% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2019 calendar year. The annual SHPBest™ award program was created to acknowledge home health agencies that consistently provide high quality service to their patients. The 2019 award recipients were determined by reviewing and ranking the overall satisfaction score for more than 3,000 home health providers. “I am so proud of the commitment and dedication of our entire staff to make patient satisfaction a priority,” said Mary Jean Derreberry, CGH Home Nursing Director. “We have set very high standards with the intention to deliver exceptional care for every single patient and family we encounter. Together, our home health team is dedicated to providing the best environment for patients to heal at home – whether through the services of a registered nurse, a physical or occupational therapist, a certified home health aide, a speech pathologist or a medical social worker - and this recognition validates the level of care and compassion we offer.” “SHP is proud to present the SHPBest™ awards to our top-performing customers. We commend these organizations for their continuous focus on delivering the highest quality of care to their patients,” said Rob Paulsson, President of SHP. With the largest HHCAHPS bench-

million from excise and sales taxes will be directed to the state’s General Revenue Fund. Also under the law, 25 percent of revenues collected from recreational cannabis sales will be reinvested through the R3 program (Restore, Reinvest and Renew) in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the justice system, and to address substance abuse and prevention and mental health concerns. The R3 program on Tuesday announced $31.5 million in grant opportunities to organizations

working in historically underserved communities across Illinois. “Illinois has done more to put justice and equity at the forefront of this industry than any other state in the nation, and we’re ensuring that communities that have been hurt by the war on drugs have the opportunity to participate,” Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday in a news release. The announcement signals progress for one of the legalization bill’s three main social equity measures. Another, which is aimed at allowing groups from areas disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs to

obtain an ownership stake in the industry, has stalled amid licensing delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A lead marijuana advisor to Pritzker has said September is a goal date for when new dispensary and craft grow licenses will be released. Another key equity measure is expungements for low-level marijuana offenses, and the governor’s office said Pritzker is working with Chicago State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, and Illinois state’s attorneys to advance those goals.

SERVE ILLIJOIS mark in the nation, SHP is in a unique position to identify and recognize organizations that have made patient satisfaction a priority and have been rewarded for their efforts with high marks on the HHCAHPS survey. CGH Medical Center’s Home Nursing and Home Infusion serves patients in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, Carroll and Bureau counties, providing home health care that is tailored to meet individual needs, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For questions or more information about our Home Nursing services, visit www.cghmc.com/ homenursing or call (815) 622-0836 or toll-free (800) 377-2828. Read more about the SHPBest™ awards program, including methodology and award recipient lists at https://www.shpdata.com/homehealth/shpbest-hhcahps. Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) is a leader in data analytics and benchmarking that drive daily clinical and operational decisions. Their solutions bring real-time data to post-acute providers, hospitals, physician groups and ACOs to better coordinate quality care and improve patient outcomes. In business since 1996, SHP has built deep expertise and a strong reputation to help organizations nationwide raise the bar for patient care.

CGH Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Center recently honored The CGH Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Center was recently honored by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services, with a Center of Distinction award. The Center

achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including patient satisfaction higher than 92%, and a minimum wound healing rate of at least 92% within 28 median days to heal. There were 601 Centers eligible for the Center of Distinction award and 367 achieved the honor. “It remains - and has always been a priority of - the CGH Wound Healing Center to offer outstanding patient care specialized to the individual’s needs, top notch patient satisfaction, and positive healing outcomes for everyone who walks through our door,” said Anna Imel, Director of the CGH Wound Healing Center. The CGH Wound Healing Center is a member of the Healogics network of over 600 Wound Care Centers and provides access to benchmarking data and proven experience treating approximately 2.5 million chronic wounds. With locations in both Sterling and Dixon, the CGH Wound Healing Center is available for those with prolonged wounds that will not heal. Using advanced technologies and clinical therapies, the CGH Wound Healing Center helps create a personalized treatment plan to help you return to a better quality of life. The Center offers pain management, laboratory evaluation of the wound, surgical debridement of the wound, and education about self-care for wounds, as well as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which works by surrounding the patient with 100 percent oxygen to help progress the healing of the wound. For more information, or to set up an appointment in Sterling or Dixon, please contact the CGH Wound Healing Center at 815-564-4002.

Volunteerism Webinar with Senator Duckworth The Serve Illinois Foundation is hosting a 3-Part Virtual Webinar Series, beginning on July 23 at 1 p.m., focusing on the State of Volunteerism and Service in Illinois. Join our special guest, Senator Tammy Duckworth, and other service experts, in a conversation on how we can improve our communities through volunteerism. It is only through the collective efforts of service that we can stand tall as a state and as a nation. Illinois has a long and strong tradition of volunteerism and community service. Serve Illinois supports communities by celebrating and supporting traditional volunteer activities and National Service programs. Confirmed speakers are Senator Tammy Duckworth, Debra Marton, Senior Manager of External Affairs for Comcast and Chair of Serve Illinois; Shelley Long, Manager - Community Affairs, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois; Scott McFarland, Executive Director of Serve Illinois; and Reverend Trajan McGill, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Springfield.

ROCK FALLS AMERICAN LEGION

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ news@saukvalley.com 815-632-2531 ROCK FALLS – It was an inside job, it had to be, and it must have taken three or four guys. The safe alone weighed thousands of pounds. Sometime between 10:30 p.m. Thursday and 3 p.m. last Friday, thieves broke into the back garage door at the Rock Falls American Legion, used mechanical tools to cut through to the room where the safe was – the 5-foot-tall, 4-foot-wide, 2-foot deep concrete-lined safe – and took it out the way they came in, Post 902 Cmdr. Keith Nichols said. They didn’t take anything else. They didn’t venture any farther into

the building, where the security cameras are. They didn’t even leave dolly tracks, Nichols said. “It had to be at least four guys. That safe weighs a ton,” he said. Inside the safe at 712 Fourth Ave. were 10 World War I- and II-era M1 Garand rifles that the Legion’s Honor Guard uses at veterans’ funerals, along with four 1898-era chromed bolt-action carbines, worth, all told, about $14,000, plus $1,000 in electronic horns, 2-and-a-half boxes of blank ammo, drink tokens, some Legion patches, and maybe $50 in change. Although these guns are modified for ceremonial uses only, it would take all of 2 minutes to revert them to being able to shoot real ammo,

PRETRIAL REFORM

On November 2017, the Illinois Practices Final Report ImplementaSupreme Court created the Com- tion Task Force. mission on Pretrial Practices. The He is looking forward to his tenCommission’s charge was to pro- ure on the task force and particvide guidance and recipating in the pretriommendations regardal reform of Illinois. ing comprehensive It is Sheriff Booker’s pretrial reform in the belief this would help Illinois criminal jusminimize the congestice system. The full tion and costs placed report can be found at on Whiteside County https://courts.illinois. Jail and taxpayers. gov/Probation/FinalA reformed pretrial Report.pdf process may also give We are proud to peace of mind for announce Whitefamilies involved or side County Sheriff associated with court John F. Booker has proceedings as a final been appointed to the resolution for their Supreme Court Com- Whiteside County Sheriff loved ones, in a faster John Booker mission on Pretrial manner.

Keith Nichols, the 13th District Commander weren’t considering: The guns don’t belong to the American Legion, they belong to the U.S. Army, making this a theft of federal property. Federal crimes tend to come with higher penalties. Rock Falls police detectives and the Illinois State Police are investigating, and they could use some tips. Anyone with any information is asked to call the department at 815622-1140, or the anonymous reward hotline Whiteside County Crime Stoppers at 815-625-7867. Information leading to a conviction could come with a reward of up to $1,000.

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said Nichols, who’s also the Legion’s 13th District commander. It’s hard enough pulling off a decent funeral in the times of COVID-19 these days. Now Rock Falls’ Honor Guard is reduced to borrowing guns from the VFW and an electronic trumpet from the Sterling Legion, so members can properly honor a vet being laid to rest on Sunday. Nichols knows the thieves have opened the safe. Picture of the Rock Falls rifles and some of the drink tokens recently were posted on Facebook. You can hear the pain and disappointment in Nichols’ voice. “This was an inside job,” he said. “Somehow or other, they knew there were no cameras back there. I don’t even know how they got it out of here without leaving dolly marks. Whoever it was was very informed on how we do things.” As much as the theft bothers Nichols, it’s the disrespect, the betrayal, that upsets him the most. “These people didn’t hurt us, they just stabbed the backs of the guys who had died in the service of our county,” he said. Here’s a twist perhaps the thieves

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OBITUARIES SHERILYN SUE GANAHL

Sherilyn Sue Ganahl (Schwenneker) of Silvis peacefully passed away surrounded by family in Port Byron on July 12, 2020 after a short bout with cancer. A memorial service for family and her closest friends was held Thursday, July 16. Memorials can be sent to Ann’s Helping Hands. She was born to Harry and Joanne Schwenneker April 25, 1959 in Geneseo. She married Paul Ganahl in 1977 and had four children, Peter, Kelly (Corzine), Nathanael and Penny (Dennhardt). She also helped many of her nieces and nephews be born as a doula. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed cooking, thrift shopping, music and camping. As a perennial goofball, she was always ready to dress up for a theme or to perform a family comedy skit. She enjoyed sewing clothes for and playing with her grandchildren, Taevah, Ruby, Ben, Canden, Sylvie and Julius. One of her best qualities was focusing on the important things in life, family, fun and lifelong friendships. She spent the last eight years of her life with her best friend, David Blackman. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, Dave, sister Marla Skelton, brother Rodney Schwenneker, her mother Joanne Friedrichsen and stepfather and best buddy Fred, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

JUNE E. GORZNEY

June E. Gorzney, 86, of Morrison, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Morrison Community Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded. Due to the special circumstances of COVID, a private family Memorial Mass was held on Monday, July 20 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison, with Rev. Father Slawomir Zimodro officiating. Interment was in Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established by the family. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June was born August 30, 1933 in Garden Plain, to Jason and Ella (Damhoff) Bennett. She attended Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. On September 20, 1952 she married Clarence W. “Jr.” Gorzney in

Morrison. He died October 22, 1999. June was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison. She and her husband loved to travel and after retirement they enjoyed trips to their cottage on Lake Superior in Michigan and RV trips to Arizona. June belonged to a card club for 49 years and enjoyed meeting daily with her friends for coffee. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include three daughters, Debra (Mark) Merritt of Dixon, Marie (Dave) Tyler of Fulton and Carol (Dale) Gustafson of Castle Rock, CO; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence; one sister, Belle Claudon; one brother, John Bennett. To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

band traveled in all 50 states and Europe (3 trips) after their retirement. Deane is survived by her daughter, Joyce Steinman of Bloomington; her son Gerry (Janet) Halpin of Prophetstown; grandchildren Jack (Stephanie) Steinman, Jim(Jessica) Halpin, Kevin (Jessica Kramer) Halpin and Erin Halpin; and great-grandchildren Caroline, Audrey, Sean and Lily Halpin, with one more on the way. Deane was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Elizabeth “Bess” Tavares. Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Church, Reddick on Tuesday, July 14 with burial following at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Campus. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Church, Reddick.

MARY G. “DEANE” HALPIN

Mervin P. Hannis, 81, of Erie,, died at his home Saturday, July 11, 2020. Visitation was held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 17 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie.Graveside services followed at 3:30 pm in the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Azheimer’s Association or Hospice Compassus. Mervin Paul Hannis was born Aug. 20, 1938, above the general store in Spring Hill, the son of Esther (Perkins) and Donovan Miles Hannis. He was raised in Portland Township and attended Burke and Spring Hill schools. He was graduated from Erie High School in 1956. On Feb. 2, 1957, he was married to Judy Ann Weber at the Erie Christian Church. He worked at the East Moline Works of International Harvester, starting as an apprentice toolmaker and retiring as a tool room supervisor. He later worked for Logical Technology in Peoria. He was a member of the Erie Masonic Lodge AF&AM. Mr. Hannis enjoyed his garden and working outdoors, and was a Whiteside County Master Gardener. As a young man he assisted with the family Christmas tree farm in Portland Township, and in retirement he and his wife spent their holiday seasons helping at Runyan’s Country Tree Farm in Clio, Michigan. Survivors include his wife, Judy; a daughter, Amy Wynn of Friday Harbor, WA; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Caroline Hannis of Morris; a son and son-in-law, Donovan W. Hannis and John Eide of Waianae, Hawaii; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a sister,

Mary G. “Deane” Halpin, 102, formerly of Reddick, died July 8, 2020 at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac, where she had been a resident since 2010. Deane was born June 27, 1918 near Campus, the daughter of Leo and Rosalie (Mowry) Johnson. She married James E. Halpin in Campus on December 31, 1947. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1998. Deane attended the Sacred Heart Convent School in Campus, and was believed to be the last surviving student from this school, which closed in 1930. She later attended the rural McGrath school and graduated from Reddick Community High School in 1936. She earned a twoyear teaching degree from Illinois State Normal University in 1938. She taught in the one-room Gifford and Southcomb schools in Norton and Broughton Townships from 1938 to 1945. She later worked at Honegger Feeds, Fairbury and as a bookkeeper for her husband’s Standard Oil bulk delivery business in Reddick. Deane was a member of St, Mary’s Catholic Church, Reddick and was the primary organist there for 60 years (1950-2010). She was a violinist and a cheerleader in high school, played the organ and piano, and was a member of The Bonnie Belles of Harmony singing group in Kankakee. She and her husband enjoyed dancing, and were members of the Cosmo Dance Club. She played golf, bowled in leagues and enjoyed watching her children’s and grandchildren’s sports activities. In her later years, she volunteered at Reddick Elementary School, with the quilting group at St. Peter’s, Dwight and as an organist for the Dwight Heritage Health Center. She and her hus-

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Gloria Shoemaker of Geneseo. Mr. Hannis was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Donovan and Larry, and his step-father, Albert Luchman. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com

CLARENCE R. HARRIDGE

Clarence R. Harridge, 88, of Morrison, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. A private family funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Morrison with Rev. Dick Adams officiating. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, July 17, at the First Baptist Church. Interment was at the Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established to First Baptist Church. Clarence was born July 13, 1932, in Whiteside County, to John B. and Susie L. (Van Doren) Harridge. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. Clarence married Ruby F. Roggendorf on April 11, 1951, in Morrison. She died February 15, 1971. He then married Carol A. Krongard on June 10, 1972, in Morrison. Clarence was engaged in farming in the rural Morrison area. While farming, he also was employed by International Harvester in East Moline, retiring in 1982. Clarence was a 69 year member of the First Baptist Church in Morrison where he served as deacon and was active in the Macedonia Program Ministries. He also was a member of the Morrison Lions Club. Clarence raised, bred, and raced harness horses. Survivors include his wife, Carol; two daughters, Susan (Steve) Kammerer of Prophetstown and June Fowler of Morrison; two sons, Richard (Merri) Harridge and Doug Harridge both of Morrison; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one sister-in-law, Mary Leeper of Clinton, IA; and one brother-in-law, Dick (Jane) Krongard of West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby; one son, Mark Harridge; six sisters, Mary Spangler, Ruby Grady, Dorothy Schaver, Katherine Roete, Alice Leahy, and Frances Fredericks; two brothers, Paul and John Harridge. To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com.

POLICE REPORTS Fulton Police Report JULY 3-16 Samuel W. Wierenga of Clinton, Iowa, was arrested in the 400 block of 23rd Avenue for no valid driver’s license. He was released with a notice to appear. Bryan K. Mitchell of Bechtelsville, Pennsyvania, was cited for speeding in the 1000 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear. Samone L. Colley was arrested for no front and back plates and obstruction of windshield. She was released with a notice to appear. Rhonda M. Morris was arrested on a Carroll County Warrant. She was transported to the Carroll County Jail.

ALBERTA M. VEGTER

Alberta M. Vegter, 93, of Morrison passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2020 at Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, Morrison. Private graveside services will take place at the Lyndon Cemetery. Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes and Crematory is honored to serve Alberta’s family and online condolences may be expressed by visiting her obituary at www.snellzornig.com.

Alex C. Downey of Fulton, was arrested for disobeying a stop sign, speeding and operating a vehicle with no insurance. He was released with a notice to appear. Officers responded to a burglary to motor vehicle call in the 1300 block of 17th Street. Zachery K. Bower of Fulton, was cited for no valid driver’s license in the 900 block of 15th Avenue. He was released with a notice to appear. Jessica L. Schleuning of Savanna, was cited for speeding at Route 84 and 10thAvenue. She was released with a notice to appear. Tawana M. Green of Chicago, was cited for speeding in the 100 block of

Alberta M. Norman was born June 23, 1927 in Erie, the daughter of Claus and Winnie (Londo) Norman. She was a 1944 graduate of Erie High School. She married John Vegter on August 30, 1969 in Prophetstown. He preceded her death on September 1, 1995. She worked as a bookkeeper until she retired in 1989 and she was a member of the Morrison United Methodist Church. Alberta is survived by her son, Allan VanDyke of Richland, Washington; sonin-law Dave Damhoff and his wife Becki of Morrison; stepson, Gail Vegter of Michigan; grandchildren: Derik (Nina) and Dustin (Jackie) Damhoff of Morrison and eight additional grandchildren that are no longer in the area; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two daughters: Sue Damhoff and Peggy Foster; stepson Gary Vegter, three sisters and one brother. Memorials may be made to the Morrison United Methodist Church.

19th Avenue. She was released with a notice to appear. Officers responded to a criminal damage to vehicle call in the 19000 block of Elston Road. Kearston L. Green of Hanover, was cited for driving too fast for conditions at Route 84 and 10th Avenue. Individuals names in the above report have been merely accused of a charge, they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Morrison Police Report Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and

MARILYN C. BAUER Marilyn C. Bauer, 82, of Sterling, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Presence St. Anne Center in Rockford. Further arrangements are pending at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral HomeL To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

PATRICK DUFFY A Celebration of Life for Patrick Duffy is being held Saturday, Aug. 8 from 2-5 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church Hall in Erie. Pat passed away in May and with COVID-19 restrictions he wasn’t able to be honored at that time as the family would have liked. His wife, daughters and family invite you to join them to share a memory and honor the man who so many loved and is missed so dearly.

citations issued since Monday, July 6, 2020. Arrests: On Thursday, July 16, Morrison Police arrested Jamie C. Given, age 39 of Morrison, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Given with Violation of Probation – Possession of Methamphetamines. Given was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. Citations: July 10: Gabriel A. Hunt, 19, Morrison, Driving While License Suspended The public is reminded that these are merely charges and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Jessica Lynn Todd, 21, of Kewanee, died Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. A memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. A memorial has been established. Jessica was born January 6, 1999, in Clinton, Iowa, to Michael James and Christine Kay (Wilkens) Todd. She attended Morrison schools and was a graduate of Penn Foster. Jessica married Anthony Lee Schminkey on March 7, in Chicago. Jessica enjoyed swimming on the Morrison Seahorse Swim team and playing trombone. She had a huge crush on Ryan Reynolds, enjoyed traveling, and sloths. Her favorite thing to do was spending time with her friends. Survivors include her husband, Tony;

her parents, Michael and Christine Todd of Fulton; one sister, Christina Rose Todd of Fulton; her maternal grandmother, Marilyn Wilkens of Fulton and paternal grandmother, Christine Rice of Clinton, IA; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James Wilkens; and one aunt, Martha Caroline Mcciurg. To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com

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FULTON - GLIMPSES OF THE PAST

1980: Siblings doing well after being shot and robbed 60 Years July 28, 1960 The Recreation Corporation bus will provide transportation to the Clinton swimming pool depending on contributions received within the coming days. This popular feature of the recreation program was delayed this year until a used bus was purchased for $350 and trips to the pool were resumed. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson returned from a 26-day trip which tallied 6,450 miles and included such diversified attractions as the National Democratic Convention in Los Angeles and a forest fire in Wyoming.

50 Years July 29, 1970 City Treasurer Garry Medema was singled out for praise in comments made by a Clinton firm of certified public accountants who recently completed the annual audit of the city’s financial records for the past fiscal year. Mangold, Larson and Stierman wrote “we wish to compliment the City Treasurer on the completeness and accuracy of

his records. The highlight of the Miss Flame contest was the crowning of the 1970 Miss Flame. From a field of nine contestants Miss Cathie Vruno, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Vruno, was crowned Miss Flame. Miss Kay Walsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Walsh, was the first runner-up.

40 Years July 23, 1980

David Stuart, age 84, of rural Morrison and his sister Katheryn, age 81, were listed in satisfactory condition at Mercy Hospital, after being shot and robbed at their home. Two men armed with a knife and a pistol entered the home and bound the couple to a chair with heavy tape and shot them. Then ransacked the home, taking an undetermined amount of money. Miss Charm Bach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bach, was crowned Miss Flame of 1980. Runner up is Miss Denise Wiersema, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Wiersema. Miss Spark was Lisa Ann Letcher daughter of Diane Letcher. Also at the festival Howard Swanson

was recognized for his 21 years of service as fire chief and 25 years of a fireman.

30 Years July 25, 1990 A Clinton Corporation is planning to develop a Fulton city block. The developers purchased land between Tenth and Eleventh Street and between Fifth and Fourth Avenues. The site is located directly east of Pleasure Park and Heritage Park in the north part of the city. Paul Delzell, past president of the River Bend Athletic Boosters, and Steve Stuart, president of the boosters, are shown presenting a replica of a check for $19,000.00 to Barbara Mask, representative of the River Bend School District. The check represents the boosters commitment to help support school sports in the district.

20 Years July 26, 2000 Mary Vogel, secretary of the Fulton Historical Society accepted the donation of a computer from Bruce Radke, manager of Agri-Grain Mar-

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Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s Dementia By Dr. Stephen D. Harrison, MD Lewy Body Dementia is a special type of dementia that is related to Parkinson’s by a type of pathology of damage done to a certain part of the brain.Both of these conditions may eventually have impairment of cognition of thinking, memory, movement disturbances, and autonomic control issues like bladder, bowel and blood pressure and sleep disturbances as well as psychiatric problems. These conditions differ substantially from Alzheimer’s disease. Executive function may be an early skill that is lost, as reflected in decreased ability to organize, plan or prepare for future events. Mental flexibility may be diminished. This type of function relies one to multitask when attention needs to be shifted. This area is also responsible for triggering the appropriate social response in a situation. It may give the appearance of a brain lock process when an affected individual starts a single task and unable to complete that because of the organization.

Also, social interactions may be compromised, leading to challenges in picking up nonverbal cues such as facial gestures, body language or voice changes. People who were previously laid back may sometimes become impatient and impulsive. Other individuals may have somewhat the opposite and have an apathetic type of response. Further cognitive measures may be found on such items as new difficult reading a map, blueprints and the like. A unique feature in Lewy Body Dementia is the fluctuation in mental clarity. Such individuals may have alert and lucid portions for a few hours and then be significantly confused several hours later. Hallucinations may occur, such as hearing voices and seeing things that are not there. These may occur without the presence of any medicine, though sometimes may aggravate them. Such individuals may also be paranoid of delusions and have false beliefs. Sleep disturbances are common, including insomnia and daytime drowsiness. These are felt to result

from disturbed sleep architecture. Psychiatric issues are also common, but often treatable. This may include depression, anxiety, and the dementia that may accompany Parkinson’s disease later on. Bladder and bowel disturbance may accompany either situation. To make the diagnosis, the clinician will mostly do a history and physical. There may be a few simple tests performed, but many do not feel they add anything, such as CAT scans, MRI’s, etc. As to treatment, there is only symptomatic treatment for the dementia and behavior related measures. Some of the treatments seemingly make the condition worse at times. The motor elements that are connected with the Parkinson’s portion may be helpful to a degree or the portion that is directly related to the Parkinson’s. However, some of these medicines may aggravate the mental status and behavioral conditions associated with these conditions. Nuplazid is a newer treatment approved specifically for Parkinson’s associated psychoses such as Lewy Body Dementia.

keting, Inc. of Fulton. The society had a desire for a computer to be used for a specific purpose in the Martin House Museum. Studies have shown Fulton needs to expand its Marina and city officials agree. An expanded marina is expected to draw more tourists. It was agreed by the mayor and alderman to continue the quest for federal funds for the project.

10 Years July 28, 2010

American Legion Post 402 members found themselves in a hurry to move their WWII cannon out of storage. Legion commander Gus Sims explained to the City Council, he was informed by the military that the cannon had to be placed within 60 days or returned to the military. A temporary place is at the southwest corner of 4th Street and 11th Avenue. City of Fulton was awarded $556,800 from Illinois Public Act 96-004. These funds will cover engineering, construction engineering and contract cost for construction, extension, and improvement of local roads.

IN BRIEF SVCC AmeriCorps renewed for three years Sauk Valley Community College houses ABC AmeriCorps, a branch of the nationally funded AmeriCorps Organization. ABC AmeriCorps has been awarded a three year grant, through the Corporation for National and Community Service, to continue its operations at SVCC. AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more. In exchange for a term of service, AmeriCorps members earn a living allowance and an education award. SVCC AmeriCorps (ABC) has 35 part-time member positions available for the 2020-21 program term. Members work with children, youth, and families in education-based organizations and nonprofit agencies to increase academic and life skills. For more information, please visit svcc. edu/americorps or contact Nicole Schafer at nicole.b.schafer@svcc.edu.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Garden Plain Presbyterian Church 14915 Sands Rd., Fulton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pastor Craig Sipes - 815-772-4871 Church Of St. Anne Episcopal 401 N Cherry St., Morrison - 815-772-2818 stannemorrison@frontiernet.net www.churchofstannemorrison.org Crossroads Community Church 201 W. Marketm Morrison Pastor Jon Eastlick - 815-956-0090 morrison@crossroadscn.com Ebenezer Reformed Church 309 E. Park St., Morrison 815-772-2472 - www.ercmorrison.com Emmanuel Reformed Church 202 E. Morris St., Morrison - 815-772-3890 www.emmanuelreformedchurch. org Rev. Al Pruis, Interium Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator First Baptist Church 406 E. Maple Ave. Morrison Pastor Dick Adams - Phone 772-2696 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Michael Selburg - 815-772-3510 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison Livestrea services Sundays 9:30 a.m. firstpresmorrison@gmail.com Kingdom Life Community Church 11429 Ward Rd., Morrison, - 815-772-4098 www.kingdomlife.global Pastor Stephen Harmon Morrison Christian Church 201 S. Genesee, Morrison Larry Kidwell, Minister - 970-483-9651 lkidwell51@gmail.com Google YouTube Larry Kidwell for sermons Morrison United Methodist Church 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison Rev. Noah Panlilio - 815-772-4030 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rev. Slawomir Zimodro 13320 Garden Plain Rd., Morrison 815-772-3095 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 601 N. Jackson St., Morrison www.stpetersmorrison.com Pastor Anthony Appel

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PORT BYRON Bethel Baptist 27308 108th Ave. N., Port Byron Church Phone: 309-523-3352 Pastor Lee Williams Church of the Cross United Methodist Church 22621 IL 2 & 92, Port Byron Pastor Angel Gomez Parish Office: 877-204-5654 Countryside Christian Church 3817 230th St. N., Port Byron Pastor Steve Allison Church Phone 523-2834

Messiah Lutheran Church Port Byron - 309-523-2421 Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 20828 Friedens Road, Port Byron Interim Pastor: Nancy Jaster www.peacelutheranil.org - 309-523-2295 Port Byron Congregational Church 200 N. High Street, Port Byron Rev. Michael Rubino - 309-523-2318 Port Byron First United Methodist Church 9412 – 228th Street North Port Byron, IL61275

PROPHETSTOWN Advent Christian Church Pastor Michael Freeman ptownac.org First Lutheran Church Pastor Chelsey Weech Office -815-537-2758 www.firstlutheran-ptown.org Leon United Methodist Church 17173 Lomax Rd., Prophetstown Pastor Jan Shaulis Prophetstown United Methodist Church Rev. Mark Meyers - (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

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Community helps build playground for students BY JERRY LINDSEY Shaw Media

The months of planning and anticipating the new playground at the Futon Elementary School finally is coming to fruition. There was excitement in the air on July 10 and 11 as the over 30 volunteers gathered to assist the NuToys experts in assembling the equipment. The location was professionally readied by Spencer Excavating before the many volunteers arrived to assist the FES PTO project. “A real example of what the Steamer Nation can accomplish” stated Principal Jeff Hoese. The project was funded by the efforts of the PTO with assistance from applied for grants with the final tab exceeded $150,000. A true accomplishment of a group effort by the Steamer Nation. The unique equipment is an all inclusive, sensory and handicap accessible playground with a poured rubber surface. This one of a kind park offers safe, fun and challenging entertainment for all elementary aged students. The many volunteers and donors deserve recognition: Playground Build Volunteers: Kyle, Magen, Evan, Ella and Logan Folk, Elise Vogel, RJ, Lynne and Wrenn Coffey, Bob Coffey, Jay and Karen Ritchie, Steve Kane, Darryl Hogue, Jeff Hoese, Bob Gosch, Doug Temple, Don Temple, Alex and Katie French, Zack Ratcliff, Amanda Ratcliff, Marla Wiersema, Arnie Vogel, LeAnn Steele, Megan Huizenga, Michelle Rausenberger, Jennie Anton and Kids, Mr. Sitzmore, Victoria McGovern, Nicole Kershner, Max Palomar, Evie Langloss, Larry Huizenga, Werner Schmidt, Gary Wolfe, Andrew Knudsen, Kearston Norman, Alex Juist, Sam Stuart, Julie, Jaron and Jonah Lutz, Kara Stoecke,

Will and Jacen Andersen, Connor Knop, Chloe Wilkin, Roger Wolf Playground Donors: Lynne Coffey and Karri Kleopping, Manny’s Too, Jeff and Angie Smith, Fit Assist, Ken and Marion Keudell, Sweetheart Bakery, Jeff and Kristin Huisenga, Seth and Natalie Benac, Scott and Lindsay Davis, Price Fisheries, Inc., Clinton Lions Club, Community State Bank, Filena Tulang, FES PTO, Carolu and Terry McCunn, Frary Lumber, Fulton Dental Assoc., Steve and Marilyn Harrison, Russ, Deborah and Jacob Damhoff, Roger and Debra Wolf, True Construction, Agri-King, Inc., Snell-Zoring Funeral Homes and Crematory, Jewel-Osco, The Folk Family, Kane Kids- Young Burggraaf, Geyer/Miner Family, Citizens State Bank, Barak’s Truck Repair, Sherrie Borgman, Johnnies Tap- Dave and Paula Ensinger, Madison Hook, Central Bank Illinois, The Temple Family, Gail’s Pumpkin Patch, Don and Karen Temple, Albaghdadi Family Medical Foundation, Winkel, Parker and Foster CPA PC, Dr. Darryl and Kathy Hogue, Krumpets Cafe and Bakery, Rausenberger Family, CGH Fulton Medical Center, American Piping Group, 1st Gateway Credit Union, Huizenga Kids, Wayne and Pat Anglese, Elkay Mfg., Brent and Stacy Dykstra, D & M Embroidery / Deb Wiersema, Randy and Jude Holesinger, Lynn Schipper Trucking, Sloan Implement, Company One Fire Suppression LLC, Fulton Meat Market, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Clausen Supply of Iowa, Menchaca Insurance Agency, Windmill Realty, Ron and Marcia Dykstra, Fulton Kiwanis Club Project Fund, Drew and Jackie Wilkin, Steam Anchor Coffee Co., Clysar, LLC, Ben and Elsie Vogel and Family, Clock Tower Community Bank, Nancy Countryman, Miranda Schaver, Tyler and Jamie Geerts, River BendSchool District and Billion Auto of Clinton.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-03 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING PERMIT FOR THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY. WHEREAS, increased demand for cellular communications may result in the need for addition wireless communication facilities (including cellular towers) within the Village of Cordova; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the public welfare to regulate the location, construction and use of such facilities within the Village; and WHEREAS, the local regulation of such facilities is subject to State and Federal regulations, which must be incorporated into the rules and procedures of the Village relating to Wireless Communication Facilities; NOW THEREFORE, Be and it is ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois as follows: SECTION 1. No person shall install, operate, construct, or maintain, or cause to be installed, operated, constructed or maintained a Wireless Communication Facility or antenna array within the corporate boundaries of the Village, unless and until such person receives a Tower Use Permit issued by the Village. SECTION 2. No Tower Use Permit shall be issued by the Village for a period of 90 days from and after the date of passage of this Ordinance, so that this Ordinance may be amended to provide rules and procedures for obtaining a Tower Use Permit. SECTION 3. Any existing Wireless Communication Facilities within the Village on the date of passage of this Ordinance shall be exempt from the permit requirements imposed by this ordinance. SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed insofar as they so conflict. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage and published as provided by law. Passed this 16th day of July, 2020 by its Corporate Authorities. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 Absent or Abstain: 1 By: James Boone, President Attest: Kathryn McCorkle, Clerk of the Village of Cordova, Illinois July 21, 2020

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 2017TX31, Mid Atlantic IRA, LLC/FBO Derrick Thompson IRA. To: Angel Cano; Occupants of; Olivia Arteaga; Paul A. Osborn, Atat Law; torney Whiteside County Trustee; Whiteside County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: Lot 8 in Meadow Lawn Addition, being a Subdivision of the Northwest part of the East Half of the West half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., in the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, according to the Plat recorded in the Whiteside County Recorder's Office on June 22, 1911 in Plat Book 6, page 52, situated in Whiteside County, Illinois. Permanent Index No. 11-20-409-009 On July 2, 2020, Mid Atlantic IRA, LLC/FBO Derrick IRA Thompson filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff?s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 2016the 00140 for delinquent taxes on real estate de-

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scribed above which was issued by the Whiteside County Treasurer on November 2, 2017. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2016 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before November 2, 2020, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Whiteside County Circuit Court on November 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom TBA. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition. Mid Atlantic IRA, LLC/FBO Derrick Thompson IRA, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 July 14, 21, 28, 2020 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, IL-JUVENILE DIVISION In the interest of K.C. A Minor 2020 JA 92 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

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Notice is given to Any and All Unknown Fathers, address unknown, and to any and all it may concern, that on 7/14/2020 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 8/14/20 at 10:00am or as soon thereafter as this case may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the minor declared to be a Ward of Court and for other relief under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PAREN-TAL RIGHTS, AND TO A APPOINT GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION 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

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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: 7/14/20 Tammy R Weikert Circuit Clerk Publish: 7/21/20 By: WJG July 21, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY ILLINOIS NOTICE OF THE DEATH AND CLAIM PERIOD IN THE MATTER OFTHE ESTATE OF GEALEA J. WOODS 2020 P 81 Notice is given to creditors of the death of GEALEA J. WOODS., and that letters of office were issued on June 10, 2020, appointing STEVEN of W. WOODS 1312 7th Ave., Fulton, IL 61252, as Independent Representative, whose attorney is named below. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 7, 2021, or, the date stated in the notice, if mailing or delivery of notice from the representative to the creditor is re-

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quired by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative or to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 7th day of July, 2020 REBECCA L. HUIZENGA Attorney for the Estate 1011 4th Street P.O. Box 102 Fulton, IL 61252 (815) 589-2859 July 7, 14, 21, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 9, A.D. 2020, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Amber & Smoke, located at 24140 Hillcrest Dr. Sterling, IL Dated this 9th date of July, A.D. 2020 Dana Nelson County Clerk July 21, 28 & August 4, 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 14, 2020 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Brett Gould DBA Gould Con-

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crete Construction, located at 19068 Tampico Rd. Sterling IL 61081. Dated this 14th day of July, 2020. Dana Nelson County Clerk July 21, 28 & August 4th 2020 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 9, A.D. 2020, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post – office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Iron Cross Properties located at 23163 Moline Rd. Sterling IL 61081. Dated this 9th day of July, A.D. 2020 Dana Nelson County Clerk July 21, 28 & August 4th 2020 Clyde Town Meeting 2020 Annual Clyde Town Meeting will be held August 11th, 2020 at 7 p.m. at Clyde Township Building Lyndon, Rd Morrison, 61270 July 21, 2020 NOTICE TO BID The River Bend Community Unit School District #2 is seeking bids on unleaded gasoline 10% (containing ethanol) and Diesel (#1 and #2 - sulfur content 0.5 or less AND CONTAINING 2% BIODIESEL) for the 2020-2021 school year (August 17, 2020 June 30, 2021). Fuel is to be supplied on a keep full basis during the year and loaded into the school owned 2,000 gal-

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101 2,000 g lon two compartment above ground storage tank. River Bend schools also owns its own pumping equipment. Base price will include Superfund charge, no other taxes. be Bids shall based on cents above the Bettendorf Rack Price or Rack Rockford Price. Attach a dated copy of the Bettendorf Rack Price List or Rockford Price List used for this bid. _____ cents above Bettendorf/ Rockford (circle one) Rack Price for Diesel #1 (2% Biodiesel) _____ cents above Bettendorf/ Rockford (circle one) Rack Price for Diesel #2 (2% Biodiesel) _____ cents above Bettendorf/ Rockford (circle one) Rack Price for Unleaded Gasoline (10% ethanol) Bids will be received until July 23, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. at the River Bend District Office, 1110 3rd Street, Fulton, Illinois, 61252, clearly marked “fuel bid” (email is fine). The Board gave the Superintendent authorization to accept the low bid. The River Bend Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. River Bend CUSD #2 Board of Education July 21, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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NOTICE THAT the corporate authorities of the City of Fulton will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the successful bid, of the fee simple interest of the real estate, legally described as the North Half of Lot 7 in Block 15 West Fractions, West of Base Street, in the City of Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois and currently used as a site for future development and generally located at the intersection of 12th Avenue and 3rd Street and herein "Property". Sealed bids for the purchase of the Property are hereby invited and will be received by the City Clerk at Fulton Municipal Hall, 415 11th Avenue, Fulton, on business days between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., until 4:00 p.m. on August 24, 2020. Proposals shall be addressed to: City Clerk, City of Fulton, 415 11th Avenue, Fulton, Illinois 61252, and shall bear the legend "PROPOSAL SALE OF NORTH HALF OF LOT 7" and the name and address of the bidder.

A contract for sale may be awarded to the highest bidder whose bid is found to be in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The City further reserves the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within forty-five (45) days after the bids have been opened and publicly read. All bids received shall be signed by the bidder, shall be in the form of the bid documents as provided for herein, and each such bid shall constitute an offer to the City to purchase the Property, which offer shall be irrevocable and remain open for a period of not less than forty-five (45) days following the announcement of bids at the regular meeting of the City Council on August 24, 2020. The contract awarded to the successful bidder, if any, requires payment in full at the date of closing. The contract further provides that the sale of the Property is on an "as-is" basis with no warranties and no warranty of the usability or condition of the Property. The successful bidder, if any, will be required to enter into a contract to purchase with the City of Fulton, subject to the terms and conditions of an ordinance directing the sale, a copy of which is available at City Hall. Nothing in this notice shall constitute a waiver or alteration of all or any portion of the ordinance directing the sale of the lots. David Gibbons City Clerk July 21, 28, August 4, 2020

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IN RE THE ESTATE OF HENRY B. JAMES, deceased. No. 2020 P 103 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Henry B. James. Letters of Office were issued on July 9, 2020 to Dawn R. James, as Independent Executor whose attorneys of record are shown below. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 20, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. A copy of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. Dawn R. James Independent Executor Ludens & Potter Attorneys Attorneys for Executor 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Telephone: (815) 772-2161 Fax: (815) 772-7440 July 21, 28, August 4, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATEOF SHEILA J. RASER, DECEASED. No. 20 P 91 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Sheila J. Raser. Letters of Office were issued on June 30, 2020 to Gregory M. Raser as Executor, 3512 Lyndon Road, Prophetstown, IL 61277, whose attorneys of record are Nelson, Kilgus, BuckwalterSchurman & Stubblefield, 209 East Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, 612700111. The estate will be administered without Court Supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 14, 2021 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. NELSON, KILGUS, BUCKWALTERSCHURMAN & STUBBLEFIELD

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Attorneys for said Estate, P.O. Box 111 209 East Main Street, Morrison, IL 61270-0111 Phone: 815/772-2121 Fax: 815/772-2026 July 14, 21, 28, 2020 Notice of Hydrant Flushing City of Morrison hydrant flushing will be conducted the week of July 27 through July 31, 2020. Flushing helps maintain water quality and ensures hydrants are in good working condition for fire protection. Customers could experience low water pressure and/or rusty water. Customers are urged to let their water run until it is clear. July 21, 2020 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, August 4, 2020 at City Hall, 200 West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois, for the purpose of considering a Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted by The Morrison Trust of Revitalization, Inc. to install approximately 16 windows on the south end of all 3 floors on the structure located at 101 & 103 W 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 West Main Street, Morri-

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son, Illinois 61270. Scott Vandermyde Acting City Clerk July 21, 2020 SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 14, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County, Illinois, concerning the business known as The Tot Spot located at 612 14th Ave. Sterling IL, 61081 which certificate sets forth the following changes in the operation thereof: 1107 2nd Ave. Sterling IL, 61081 to 612 14th Ave. Sterling IL 61081. Dated this 14th day of July 2020. Dana Nelson County Clerk July 21, 28, July August 4, 2020

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