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DIXON | FINANCIAL CONTROLS

Mayor: Reconsider your votes 3 commissioners voted down firm contract

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529

DIXON – Mayor Jim Burke isn’t giving up his efforts for a review of the city’s financial controls.

A contract for the review was voted down 3-2 during a City Council meeting Monday night.

Wednesday, Burke issued a public statement and emailed the council to ask the three commissioners who voted no – Colleen Brechon,

Dennis Considine and Jeff Kuhn – to reconsider their vote.

Considine on Wednesday said he had no plan to reconsider.

“Absolutely not,” he said. “I would not reconsider my vote. I gave valid reasons on Monday, and they haven’t changed,” As of midday Wednesday, Kuhn said he hadn’t read the mayor’s email but would listen to what he had to say.

“It would have to be a very, very

good reason,” he said. “I think we have it set up very nicely, and I can’t see wasting taxpayer dollars.”

Brechon said residents she spoke with since the meeting supported her and the council’s decision against the review, but that the system was set up to allow for commissioners to change their minds and she would at least listen to the opposing side.

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With a comprehensive internal control assessment and public report, we can be known as having the best municipal financial controls in the state and Midwest.

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Dixon Mayor Jim Burke

I think we have it set up very nicely, and I can’t see wasting taxpayer dollars.

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Commissioner Jeff Kuhn, on the financial controls installed

by Finance Director Paula Meyer

DIXON | FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

ROCK FALLS | TOURISM AGREEMENT

‘Room to grow’ at Reagan Pact up,

officials decide They cite lack of transparency, now seek tax revenue

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570

Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Mariam Sohail, 10, excitedly arrived for the first day of school Wednesday at Madison Elementary School in Dixon.

“I want to meet new people, and I want to see my friends again,” the fifth-grader said.

Realignment starts off without a hitch

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525

DIXON – While some students might have dreaded the first day of school, Mariam Sohail, a fifth-grader at Madison Elementary School, enjoyed it.

“I’m happy to be back in school,” 7-yearold Mariam said. “I want to meet new people, and I want to see my friends again.”

Wednesday was the first day of school for students and staff in the Dixon School District.

With the closure of Lincoln Elementary School, second- and third-grade students were moved to Jefferson Elementary School.

Fourth- and fifth-grade students were moved to Madison Elementary School – which is under the same roof as Reagan Middle School.

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The Dixon police and fire departments reminded drivers to slow down Wednesday, the first day of classes for the school district. Members of the Dixon Rural Fire Department stood in front of Jefferson Elementary School with a sign to remind drivers to be careful in school zones.

Visualize it online Click this story at saukvalley.com to see a diagram of the new traffic flow

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CROSSWORD....B10 LIFESTYLE ........... A8 LOTTERY ............. A2

NATION/WORLD .. A7 OBITUARIES ........ A4 OPINION .............. A6

ROCK FALLS – The city has decided to terminate its agreement with Rock Falls Tourism, and is considering taking legal action to gain control of tourism money that predates the pact.

The possibility of litigation put the council in closed session before the vote late Tuesday.

The city said it had reason to consider pursuing legal channels.

“They made it clear to us they were not turning over funds,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said.

Prior to May 1, 2008, the city had Robbin handled tourism Blackert duties and had Says city’s about $661,000 in reserves for termination of t h a t p u r p o s e . agreement with When the agree- Tourism not performancement was signed, based, but Tourism received rather because the reserves, in of lack of addition to the transparency monthly hotel tax revenue.

In 2012-13, the local hotel tax generated $160,148.41. The city receives 5 percent to cover administrative costs, leaving Tourism with about $152,141.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

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Police warn about man posing as city worker, holding ‘tester’ Homeowner says man walked in unannounced

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521

ROCK FALLS – Rock Falls Police warn residents to be on the lookout for anyone trying to enter their homes by posing as a city utility worker.

A man in his 90s reported to police that a stranger did just that on Wednesday.

According to a news release from police: The homeowner became alarmed when, around noon, he realized a stranger was in his home in the 1500 block of First Avenue – a white man about 6 feet tall, weighing around 200 pounds.

The man, who told the homeowner he was a utility worker, was holding something that he called a “tester.” He walked through the house and into the basement. A few minutes later, he told the homeowner he had to go out to his truck to get

some equipment, and he left.

The homeowner didn’t hear or see a truck, and the intruder never returned.

Police say that all city employees are required to wear a city-issued uniform, which has the Rock Falls logo and department information on it. They also are required to have photo identification on them and enter a home only after being invited in by the resident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Rock Falls Police Department at 815-622-1140.

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Garage sales set to return in September STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

ROCK FALLS – Fall Garage Sale Days of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce will be Sept. 19-21 in Rock Falls and Sterling.

Seller registration with the chamber is due

by Sept. 5. The $10 fee includes two garage sale signs, tips, and placement on maps. A limited number of feature ads that highlight sale items are available on the back of the maps for $10 each.

Late registration will be accepted for $15

through Sept. 15.

Go to rockfallschamber. com to download a registration form. Forms can be mailed to Rock Falls Chamber, 601 W. 10th St., Rock Falls, IL 61071, or dropped off at the chamber office.

Free maps will be available for sellers and shop-

pers no earlier than noon Sept. 18 at Shell gas stations in Rock Falls and Sterling, and at the Mobil station in Rock Falls. Printable versions of the maps also will be posted online.

For more information, call the chamber at 815625-4500.

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Workshops start today for federal contracts STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

SAVANNA – Tri-County Economic Development Alliance will sponsor workshops for businesses to become certified for government

contracts, including the Thomson prison, starting today at Manny’s Pizza, 211 Main St. Sessions will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vicky Miller, director of the Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance

Center at Black Hawk College, will be the presenter. Other dates are Aug. 28 and Sept. 4. Each session costs $15, which includes a networking lunch.

Visit tceda-nwil.org to register with Paypal. Par-

ticipants also can pay today at the first workshop. Businesses within the Morrison 61270 zip code will be reimbursed the $5 fees after attending all three workshops.

For more information, call 815-858-4491.

in brief Courses start soon at riding center MORRISON – Fall session at White Oaks Therapeutic Riding Center will start Monday and continue until Sept. 27.

The center, at 12433 Prairie Center Road, offers therapeutic horseback riding and animal-assisted activities for children 4 and older and adults with physical and mental disabilities.

For more information, visit whiteoakscenter.org or call 815-772-2669.

Advance orders open for lobsters MORRISON – Sullivan Foods’ third annual Lobster Fest will be Aug. 30 at the store, 300 N. Madison St. Starting at 9 a.m. that day, buyers can pick up

live lobsters for $9.99 each, or Sullivan’s employees will cook a lobster for $10.99. Starting at 11 a.m., lobster meals will be available for $12.99 each.

Advance orders may be placed until Tuesday by calling 815-772-4696.

Orders will be held at the store until 5 p.m. Aug. 30.

Additional lobsters will be available at the store for purchase while supplies last.

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Girl, 12, apparently drowns in pool ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (AP) – Officials say a 12-year-old Chicago girl who was pulled from a pool at an Arlington Heights swimming pool has died.

The Daily Herald in Arlington Heights reports the girl – whose name authorities withheld – died

Tuesday after the accident Monday afternoon.

Arlington Heights Police Capt. Mike Hernandez says the girl was visiting a cousin and a friend at the apartment complex Monday when she began to struggle in the pool’s deep end. Bystanders pulled her out and attempted to resuscitate her.

She was transported to Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, where she was pronounced dead.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said it would conduct an autopsy Wednesday.

Police continue to investigate the accident but do not suspect foul play was involved.

Alderman, 29, dies of apparent stroke DES PLAINES (AP) – A firstterm alderman in the Chica-

go suburb of Des Plaines has died of an apparent stroke.

The Daily Herald reports that Joanna Sojka died late Monday at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. She was 29.

Sojka was elected in April 2013 and represented the city’s 7th Ward.

The newspaper says Sojka developed strokelike symptoms last Thursday, and was treated released from the hospital on Saturday. She returned to the hospital on Sunday after feeling weak.

Alderman Denise Rodd says Sojka thought of herself as a public servant “and not someone above that.”

She was chairman of the city council’s public works committee, and worked as coordinator of business and financial services at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

City flags will fly at half-staff through sunset Monday.

day in the 100 block of East LeFevre Road; cellphone use while driving; given notice to appear.

Devin G. Whitaker, 18, of Rock Falls; 2:51 p.m. Tuesday at First Avenue and Wallace Street; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; posted driver’s license as bond.

Monique P. Benjamin, 23, of Sterling; 8:33 p.m.

Tuesday on West Fourth Street; Lee County warrant; taken to Lee County Jail.

Annette E. Clardie, 44, of Sterling; 10:14 p.m. Tuesday at Sixth Avenue and East Third Street; no insurance; posted driver’s license as bond.

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Corrections • An article in Wednesday’s editions about the resignation of alderwoman Deanne Hoy should have reported that Tom Nauman won the 2012 mayoral election with 39 percent of the vote, not 30 percent.

• A photo caption on Page A1 of Monday’s editions misidentified 6-yearold Bryce Nordan, who was watching as Lexton Nordan got a catfish measured at the Dixon Police Department’s eighth annual Cops and Bobbers at Lowell Park.

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Ogle County Sheriff Jacob Belter, 22, of Stillman Valley; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; posted cash bond and given notice to appear.

Henry Sherrill, 50, of Rockford; Tuesday; warrant for petition to revoke probation; posted bond and given notice to appear.

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Board OKs budget with $500K shortfall More than $340K cut since January

By JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525

ROCK FALLS – Once again, the Rock Falls School District must deal with a budget deficit.

The school board unanimously approved the tentative budget Wednesday night, which includes a budget shortfall of $553,000.

in brief Teachers working without contract BELVIDERE (AP) – Teachers in Belvidere have returned to their classrooms without a contract.

The Rockford Register Star reported the teachers union contract with the district board of education expired on Aug. 15, and a new deal hasn’t been reached. Teachers returned to work this week under the conditions of the previous contract. Some dressed in black for the first day of school Monday to show union solidarity.

The Belvidere Education Association is negotiating new terms with the district. The superintendent says they will likely reach an agreement soon because “the number of issues is relatively small.”

Students improve slightly on ACT SPRINGFIELD (AP) – This year’s Illinois high school graduates performed slightly better on the ACT college entrance exam than last year’s, in one of the final years test will serve as a mandatory state assessment.

Illinois students’ 20.7 average score on the test just edged the previous year’s 20.6, but it fell just short of the national average of 21.

The test is graded on a 36 point scale.

State education officials praised the progress Wednesday, highlighting the fact that Illinois’ scores were the second-highest among the dozen states that administered the ACT

“Local revenue is dropping, and the cost of doing business is going up,” Superintendent Ron McCord said. “Each time we make a cut, we find another place where revenue has decreased.”

The $9.9 million budget includes the education, building, transportation and working cash funds.

The shortfall was $893,000 last year and $1.2 million 2 years ago.

To attend The Rock Falls High School Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 in Room 137 at the school, 101 12th Ave. After the hearing, the board will vote on the final budget.

Now that the tentative budget is approved, it will be on display for 30 days in the district office, 101 12th Ave., Rock Falls.

The board will have a public hearing on the budget at its next meeting on Sept. 24. That

night, after the hearing, the board will vote on the budget for the final time.

Since last January, the school board has cut more than $340,000 from the budget.

Positions cut include three teachers, a part-

time custodian, three coaches and three sponsorship jobs.

“We went from 50 certified teachers down to 47,” McCord said. “We are also looking at additional positions.”

There was also a 20 percent cut to all departmental budgets.

In addition, only seniors can attend the Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling this year. In the past, juniors were also

able to attend the vocational program.

Depending on the amount of help the district gets from the state, and what decisions are made locally, 2014-15 could be a year of program cuts and additional staff reductions.

“We are trying not to cut the programs that impacts students, but we may have to,” McCord said. “We are not there yet, but we are getting close.”

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In addition, pre-kindergarten students were moved from Madison Elementary School to Washington Elementary School – the same school where they will attend kindergarten and first grade.

Last year, the two schools had 700 students between them. This year, there are 987 students.

Joseph Sagel, principal of Madison Elementary School, said the Reagan/ Madison building has a maximum capacity of about 1,400 students.

Because of the extra space, Sagel said, students have plenty of room.

“I’ve been asked if the kids will be jammed into the classrooms,” said Sagel, who was the principal at Jefferson Elementary School before coming to Madison this year.

“I actually have more physical space at my disposal at Madison than I did at Jefferson.”

Fourth-grade students have their own wing in the school, which was occupied by pre-kindergarten last year. Fifthgrade students are also housed in their own wing in the building, which is where sixth grade was last year.

The sixth-graders are now housed in Reagan Middle School, along with the seventh- and eighth-graders.

“It’s not as cluttered as people may think,” Sagel said. “It’s nice to know over the long term, there is room to grow.”

Esther Whitcombe, a fourth-grader at Madison, said she was looking forward to the school year.

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Physical education teacher Evan Thorpe speaks to a class Wednesday morning during the first day of classes at Madison Elementary School in Dixon. With the closing of Lincoln School, second- and third-graders are now at Jefferson Elementary School, and fourth-and fifth-graders are at Madison, which is under the same roof of Reagan Middle School.

“I was not nervous at all to come to school today,” she said. “I’m looking forward to getting to know new people.”

At Reagan Middle School, Principal Andrew Bullock said things went pretty smoothly on the first day.

“Aside from a few late buses, it was pretty smooth,” he said. “Kids got organized, and they adapted pretty well in the new locations.”

Now that sixth-graders are housed with seventhand eighth-graders, Bullock said, students are in a more concentrated area.

“Last year, we were able to spread things out across the entire building,” he said. “This also cuts down on the travel time between classes for some of the students.”

Bullock also said younger students would prob-

ably never interact at school with older kids.

“With the exception of arrival and dismissal time, during the course of the day, it’s highly unlikely they will cross paths,” Bullock said. “Both schools will use the same cafeteria, but the Reagan students have their lunch period first, and the Madison students use it later in the morning.”

Because of the increased number of students, new traffic patterns have been established outside the building.

The eastbound lane in the 600 block of Division Street is now one-way, and diagonal parking

stalls have been created.

A new stop sign has been installed at the exit of the school for eastbound traffic on Division Street. White arrows are painted to guide parents on the road that winds around the school.

“It was really busy, and we had a lot of cars [Wednesday morning], but things went smooth overall,” Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss said. “We feel we have created the best traffic flow situation with the highest student safety.”

Langloss said it’s typical to see more cars on the first day of school, especially in the morning.

“We see more parents dropping their kids off on the first couple days of school, and those days are usually the busiest,” he said.

Things were completely different after school when, Langloss said, there was much less congestion.

“Traffic was very light, and things cleared out quickly in the afternoon,” he said.

Additional officers will be assigned to the school for the remainder of the week.

“At the end of the week, we will decide if we need to be here next week,” Langloss said.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Emma L. Talbott EVANSVILLE, Wis. – Emma Lucille Talbott, 80, of Evansville, Wisconsin, formerly of Dixon, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Evansville Manor in Evansville. She worked as a licensed practical nurse for 45 years before her retirement in 2011.

Emma was born Feb. 23, 1934, in DuQuoin, the daughter of Wallace E. and Rachel (Oliver) Spencer.

Survivors include two son, Ron (Chris) Talbott of Evansville, and Owen Edward Talbott of Rockford; three grandchildren, Audrey Wood, Jeremy Talbott, and Janelle Talbott; and six greatgrandchildren, Blake, Logan, Dylan, Keegan, Cassius, and Autumn.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Harriett Ann; one son, Harvey Stephen; one

brother, Norman Spencer; and six sisters, Shirley, Helen, Edith, Ida, Allegra, and Mary.

Lucy was a very giving and caring person, who always put her family and friends first, often doing without herself, to make others happy. She had a zest for life that many were in awe of. She had many friends in both Dixon and Evansville, even though she had lived there only a short while.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday and the funeral at 11 a.m.

Friday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. John Kalebaugh, pastor of The Refuge Church in Amboy, officiating.

A memorial has been established.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

▼ Today’s visitations: Clyde L. Nelson of Sterling, 9-10:30 a.m. at New Life Lutheran Church of Sterling. ▼ Today’s funerals: Clyde L. Nelson of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at New Life Lutheran Church of Sterling. ▼ Friday visitations: Emma L. Talbott, formerly of Dixon, 9-11 a.m. at Pres-

ton-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. ▼ Friday funerals: Emma L. Talbott, formerly of Dixon, 11 a.m. at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon. ▼ Saturday visitations: Jan Gaffey of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at Abiding Word Church in Sterling.

Edward L. Olds III MOUNT CARROLL – Edward Lewis Olds III, of Mount Carroll, died suddenly Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, in Venice, Italy.

Further arrangements are pending.

Dana A. Baglin SAVANNA – Dana A. Baglin, 63, of Savanna, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at her home.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna is handling arrangements.

Virginia M. Wyburn CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Virginia M. Boyer Wyburn, 89, of Cheyenne, Wyo., died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna handled local arrangements.

Lila V. Kaufman OREGON – Lila V. Kaufman died peacefully Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at her home along the Rock River, after a short illness.

Lila was born June 30, 1927, on her family farm in Polo. Her shining eyes and red hair foretold of the amazing life and legacy this feisty woman would lead. Her stories of milking goats before school, riding horses to school, and, of course, her favorite story of meeting the love of her life, Bill Kaufman, her freshman year of high school, will remain in our memories forever. They married on April 25, 1946.

Lila and Bill’s life adventures would bring her from farming in Polo and Mount Morris, to meat shop processors and finally to grocery store owners.

Lila’s biggest loves, next to her husband, were her family. Lila enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-

grandchildren. One might find her hosting a family gathering, riding bikes, playing cards, rowing on the Rock River, or sitting on the porch viewing the Black Hawk Statue. Lila’s life was amazing, she always said, and was grateful to God for it. She was a treasure to everyone who knew her, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, mother-inlaw and friend.

Lila was survived by sons, daughters, daughters-inlaw, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who will miss her immensely.

A memorial service for family and close friends to celebrate her life was Sunday at her home along the river she dearly loved. Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris handled arrangements.

Memorials for Pinecrest Community will be collected by the family.

Wilson: Issues are complex Mayor values outside input on controls

pact

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The council on Feb. 18 had authorized Mayor Bill Wescott to send an official notice of the city’s intent to end the tourism agreement that has been governed by city ordinance since 2008.

The contract, which also included the lease provisions for the city-owned office space used by the Rock Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau’s, had expired March 1. At the February council meeting, Wescott said he had been advised by counsel to terminate the current pact before trying to renegotiate a new one. Both sides are required to give 60 days notice of their intent to terminate before the contract expires.

Quincy Attorney Chris Scholz, who represents the CVB, attended the February meeting, during which he suggested that the city postpone its vote and reconsider termination.

Blackert said the reasons for ending the agreement were not performancebased. In fact, during the February meeting, several council members had praised the work done by Tourism Executive Director Tim Wilson.

“Tim has been energetic and a breath of fresh air,” Blackert said. “This is more about procedural things.”

Wednesday morning, Wilson was unaware of the termination vote.

“It’s nice when people tell you that you’re doing a good job, but the bottom line is I’m still working month-to-month with no real contract,” he said.

Wilson, who started in Rock Falls a little more than a year ago, said the issues are complex.

“There are a million different factors,” Wilson said. “A lot of it is the city wants more direct control over how the money is spent.”

Blackert declined to comment on personnel at this time, but said the city plans to continue all tourism endeavors.

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Racheal Lage (left), 12, and Grace Hemminger, 15, sweep water off the sidewalks while volunteering with Firehouse of God Ministries on July 19 during the Rock Falls Voluntourism event at Veterans Memorial Park. The next Voluntourism event, which Rock Falls Tourism conducts regularly, is this weekend. The National Guard will be part of the group that will work on improvements to the Hennepin Canal. form a city department Blanton, who is a mem- still no meeting,” Blanton and operate it with the ber of the Tourism Board said. “All we’ve gotten are hotel tax funds.” she said. of Directors, said that 11th-hour extensions of City oversight of the while he was mayor, the the agreement.” local hotel tax money Tourism financials were State statute requires falls on the council, for done as part of the city’s that the local hotel tax approval of expendi- audit. A separate audit money be used only for tures, and the treasurer was done for the first time tourism-related purposor someone designated a couple months ago. es. While there is a state by the treasurer to look at Wescott said the audit, tax on hotels, the collecthe books. The ordinance which the city paid $5,000 tion and governance of calls for the treasurer to for, arrived on his desk the local tax is left to the inspect Tourism’s finan- late Wednesday, after municipalities. cial records at least once repeated attempts to get In Rock Falls, the hotel a year and file a written it since May. tax ordinance calls for report no later than April “We were told it was fin- the city treasurer to, by a 1 with the council. ished, locked in a draw- certain date each month, Blackert said the city er, and they would be place the funds from the has never seen a Tourism happy to give it and other previous month into the audit, and officials have records to us after there Rock Falls Tourism Proasked for financial records is a new agreement,” motion Fund, which was from 2009 to the present. Wescott said. created specifically for She said they were told Blanton said he knew the tax. that the requested finan- nothing about any conCity oversight of the cials would be available ditions attached to the money falls on the counupon execution of a new availability of records. He cil, for approval of expenagreement. said all they ever had to ditures, and the treasurer “The crux of the matter do was ask for them, pref- or someone designated is that the aldermen are erably in writing. by the treasurer to look at having a hard time with “The numbers have the books. The ordinance the lack of transparency,” always been available, calls for the treasurer to she said. “It’s not accept- but to my knowledge no inspect Tourism’s finanable being denied access one asked us about the cial records at least once to financial records.” records,” Blanton said. a year and file a written Scholz said Wednes- “They are certainly enti- report no later than April day that the first request tled to those records, but 1 with the council. for financial records he if the mayor is asking for Wescott said the city is aware of was a written them under the current just wants to see finanrequest from the mayor agreement, it should be cials on a regular basis that arrived in his office done in writing.” and for parties to be on Aug. 18.

Blanton said the mayor accountable.

“Under the current came to Tourism with a “The first thing we asked agreement, Rock Falls “wish list” a few months for on the wish list was for Tourism is obligated if ago, and he is disappoint- them to present a budget requested to provide ed by what he sees as the with proposed operafinancial information,” city’s unwillingness to tional expenses,” he said.

Scholz said. “I have urged communicate.

“We don’t believe there is them to document things, “We reviewed the list any money missing, but but this is the only written and have been asking for we want to make sure the request I have received.” a meeting with the whole money we collect is being Former Mayor David council ever since – and spent as it should be.”

We were told it was finished, locked in a drawer, and they would be happy to give it and other records to us after there is a new agreement.

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In his email to the council, Burke said he believed that votes against the review represented the commissioners’ belief that no further oversight was needed.

“Dixon is probably the most financially solvent city in the Midwest,” he said in the email. “With a comprehensive internal control assessment and public report, we can be known as having the best municipal financial controls in the state and Midwest.”

Burke suggested that the council get a presentation from Sikich, the Naperville-based accounting and consulting company that was going to be contracted. A lower price for the review might be negotiated, he said.

In a phone interview, the mayor said he wasn’t sure whether his plea would work.

“I think it might depend on different things,” he said. “I’m sure hoping they will. ... It might depend on what the public reaction is.”

Burke said he was “poking at their thinking” and hoped the commissioners would decide that verifying the current controls and getting recommendations for other controls would be valuable.

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While he said he has all the faith in Finance Director Paula Meyer, he doesn’t want the city to be complacent and assume everything is fine. That is what contributed to former Comptroller Rita Crundwell being able to steal nearly $54 million from the city over 2 decades, he said.

Crundwell was arrested at City Hall in April 2012, and in the aftermath the city hired Meyer and City Administrator David Nord and made various changes to the city’s finance department.

Getting the financial controls review, which could cost about $35,000, is “prudent financial management of the city,” Burke said.

Since Meyer was hired, the city has added another employee to the finance department and has five employees working under Meyer, Nord and City Clerk Kathe Swanson.

Each of the five employees has a different responsibility – from inputting changes to printing and mailing checks – meaning no employee can individually complete the process.

Meyer has – by design – limited her ability to update or input information into the city’s accounting system, and the city no longer writes checks.

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OREGON – With temperatures reaching the 90s this week, students and staff at two Oregon school buildings will be glad the new heating-

and-cooling system is almost in place.

Superintendent Tom Mahoney said Monday that although the geothermal wells at Oregon elementary and high schools are not yet fully operational, the buildings will be cooled by the new system installed over the summer.

“Cooling is occurring

at the construction locations, but only one is fully hooked up to the geothermal,” he said. “The others are being cooled only by the chillers and will be looped into the geothermal as soon as possible.”

Chevron Energy Solutions installed geothermal energy systems over the summer to provide

new heating, cooling and ventilation to portions of Oregon Elementary School and all of Oregon High School.

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least $10,000,” according to a news release from KMK Media, the district’s public relations firm.

D.L Rahn Junior High in Mount Morris was not included in the geothermal project because it has a newer heating system than the two other schools. It is, however, slated to be considered

for air-conditioning next year.

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Other projects included new wiring and phone system district-wide, and secured entrances at all three buildings.

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Veteran teacher said entrepreneurs just eyeing ‘profit’ CHICAGO (AP) – Will retailers be able to open a package of marijuana to give customers a whiff? Will a master grower be able to work for multiple cultivation centers? Is medicinal marijuana chocolate considered candy?

Those were among the questions at a standing-room-only town hall meeting about the application process for Illinois’ new medical marijuana program.

Attended by more than 500 people, the meeting Wednesday at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago gave patients, caregivers and aspiring business owners a chance to learn how the application process will work.

Entrepreneurs – called “ganjapreneurs” in the dialect of the emerging industry – are bracing for competition as they prepare paperwork for a 2-week application window that opens Sept. 8. The meeting allowed them to get into the heads of the people who created the point system for determining who will win the limited number of valuable permits.

It was the last of three town hall meetings held recently by state officials. Like at the prior meetings in Collinsville and Peoria, most questions centered on the requirements for marijuana cultivation centers and dispensaries.

But in a departure from the business concerns, William Scott identified himself as a veteran teacher concerned about young people in Chicago “dying in the streets” because of the illegal drug trade. He called the meeting “very

Owners heading to social media for financial help

BY PAT SHAVER The Pantagraph

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Brett Roeper asks a question Wednesday in Chicago during the last of three town hall meetings that gave patients, caregivers and aspiring business owners a chance to inquire about the application process for Illinois’ medical marijuana program. Roeper wanted to know whether dispensaries will be able to open medical marijuana packaging to let customers see and smell the product. A standing-room-only crowd of more than 500 attended the meeting. sedate and sophisti- age must be disposed of the applicants, Watson cated” and noted the within a week in a way said.

“We’re trying to avoid “entrepreneurs ... hover- that makes it unusable. ing about waiting to land Presumably, retailers concentration of permits could open samples for in too few hands,” Watand profit from this.”

Scott asked whether customers to see and son said. “If someone is there would be educa- smell, then destroy the participating in 15 different applications, they tional opportunities for samples each week.

The rules forbid edible may be affecting the youth in the program.

He learned the appli- marijuana products from ability of those who are cants will be given bonus resembling commercially applying.”

James Watts, of Firm points for having a com- available candy.

“We’re not prohibit- Systems Fingerprinting, munity benefits plan or a substance abuse pre- ing chocolate products,” asked whether fingersaid Ray Watson of the print-based background vention plan.

“A lot of people do like Illinois Department of checks would reveal to see what they’re buy- Agriculture, respond- out-of-state convictions. ing,” said Brett Roeper, ing to another question. He was told the current an attendee who asked “Just don’t make it look system does not, but that applicants will be whether dispensaries like a Baby Ruth.”

A master grower can required to disclose such will be able to open marijuana packaging to let work for multiple cen- convictions.

Program coordinator customers see and smell ters, with a caveat: The the product. Illinois rules bar a single entity Bob Morgan said it has requires medical canna- from winning permits been “a long road” and bis to be kept in child- for more than three cul- that public comments resistant, light-resistant tivation centers and have helped shape the five dispensaries. If one regulations and the packaging.

Roeper didn’t get a master grower is named application process. direct answer, but was as a principal officer by He said the program’s told the Illinois rules numerous applicants, goal is helping patients require that marijuana that could jeopardize the improve the quality of from an opened pack- chances for any one of their lives.

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BLOOMINGTON (AP) – Mary O’Connor is struggling to keep her business open, so she turned to social media.

The owner of Take A Bite Food Coaching Services, a Bloomington vegan and gluten-free bakery, restaurant and cooking class business, started an online funding campaign to raise $3,000 on Kickstarter so she can catch up on bills and stay above water the next few months.

Kickstarter and other online funding sites have become more popular in recent years, allowing businesses, inventors, technology startups and artists to raise money online, said Rebecca Hayes, assistant professor of communication at Illinois State University.

Often times, the campaigns are started by people who cannot obtain bank loans or other conventional financing.

Kickstarter allows people to set a goal and a deadline, and if the money isn’t raised by the cutoff date, there is no funding. Similar websites include Indiegogo and GoFundMe. The success of the campaign depends on the business or project and how it spreads on social media sites. Not every online funding project is a success, Hayes said.

“Basically I’m growing slowly but not fast enough,” O’Connor said.

“If I don’t get some help, I’m going to have to close so I can get a job.”

The business, located at 510 IAA Drive, Suite B, Bloomington, opened in February, and since then it has been a struggle.

“I’ve worked 60 hours a week since February with no pay,” she said.

O’Connor has until Aug. 20 to raise $3,000 in her campaign. As of Tuesday, she raised $1,125 from 32 donors. The $3,000 would keep her in business for at least 3 more months.

“It has to be compelling; any social media spread depends on a compelling idea,” she said. “You can have the greatest idea, but if you can’t convey what it is in a cool, engaging manner, it isn’t going to work on Kickstarter.”

As a new business owner, O’Connor wasn’t able to get approved for a second bank loan, so an online funding effort was an alternative.

“The only reason I’m still doing this is because of all the people who come in that can’t eat anywhere else,” O’Connor said. “A lot of people don’t understand that if you want small shops to stay open, you have to come consistently. I’m not Burger King; if I have a bad week, that might be it for me.”

Meanwhile, Justin Turner, who owns Sangha Farms in Heyworth, was able to successfully raise more than $10,000 through Kickstarter to begin his farm operation last fall.

“I just tried to get as much exposure as possible,” said Turner, who grows fruits and vegetables. “I went around to local restaurants and anywhere that let us put up a sign or put cards out, or would mention us on Facebook.”

The money allowed him to buy the equipment he needed to start about 2 acres of farmland. His produce is now part of a farm co-op that distributes to restaurants and grocery stores in the area.

He also sells at the farmers’ market in downtown Bloomington.

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Give all parents choice regarding kids’ education School vouchers would empower working-class, poor families

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIAL | ‘FIXING ILLINOIS’

Sell bonds, then update state’s aging information technology

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llinois state government is in trouble again.

This time, the inspector general for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services let Illinois have it for its faulty way of withdrawing federal Medicaid money.

The federal audit, released Monday, found that the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, during fiscal 2010 through 2012, averaged withdrawing $60 million more quarterly in Medicaid money than it actually needed.

That’s a no-no.

The extra Medicaid money was deposited in the state’s general fund and used for purposes for which it was not intended, such as transportation, education and pensions.

That’s another no-no.

And during the time period that was audited, Illinois was 2 to 6 months late in repaying the Medicaid money, which cost the federal government nearly

What we think

where all agencies can share information about clients.

Some computer systems that state To pay for all the new government relies on are 30 to 40 years computers, software and networks, the old! Those old computers got the state state’s bonding authorin trouble with the feds over excessive ity should be used for Medicaid fund withdrawals. Let’s use the “this desperately needed state’s bonding authority to replace them. long-term capital investment.” $800,000 in lost interest. reported the findings of Nowlan and Johnson Oops. a 2009 report by the Tax- have an excellent point.

State officials say they payers’ Action Board.

The aging computer justified all the money James D. Nowlan and J. systems in state governthey withdrew.

Thomas Johnson wrote ment are dragging it The problem, according that Illinois’ human down. to Michael Casey, a state services departments Upgrades across the finance administrator, have “dozens of legacy board could greatly lessis the state’s outdated, computer systems,” and en problems in human 30-year-old computer many of them are 30 to services agencies, and system.

40 years old. very likely other state It’s so old, it can’t do Such antiquated, fragdepartments and agendaily calculations for the mented systems “inhibit cies. reimbursement rates for worker productivity, preWhile Mr. Casey was a half-dozen different vent Illinois from reduc- quoted as saying his programs. So officials ing costs, and challenge department is due to basically give their best cross-department colreceive new computeducated guess as to the laboration,” they wrote. ers by the end of 2017, dollar amounts needed.

That prompted Nowlan we say that’s not soon Blaming the computer and Johnson to offer No. enough. is as old an excuse as the 27 of their 98 suggestions It’s time for state govcomputer age is itself. to improve state govern- ernmental leaders to get But in this case, Casey ment. serious about addressis right.

They call on the state to ing the state’s aging The authors of “Fixing develop a modern infor- information technology Illinois: Politics and Pol- mation technology sysbefore it gets Illinois into icy in the Prairie State” tem for human services, any more trouble.

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When suspects obey the police, no one gets hurt JONATHAN ORTMAN, M.D. Oregon

Much is being said about the tragedy in Missouri. No one knows yet what fully transpired.

One thing I do know, however, is this tragedy could and should have been avoided had the individual who was killed initially complied with the police officer. Had there not been an initial struggle or altercation, it’s most likely the final result would have been quite different.

EDITORIAL BOARD Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough

I’ve yet to see anyone hurt who has complied with an officer’s request.

If wrongly accused or arrested, don’t fight it out in the street; both parties will lose. If you have a grievance, let the legal system sort it out; that’s what it is there for.

As an emergency room physician, I regularly see the disrespect given to the police. They’re cursed at, spit on, taunted, and fought with. I’m continually amazed how restrained they are in the face of such provocation.

I doubt most of the public would be so controlled in those situations.

I read an article how certain politicians are

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reconsidering not giving surplus military equipment to local law enforcement. This is disturbing, to say the least.

I do not see our local police rolling out the armored vehicles daily just to intimidate the public.

This show of force was criticized in Missouri.

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Why shouldn’t our local law enforcement have the same protections in these instances as the military?

Our police have a very difficult job; they’re asked to make split-second, life-and-death decisions, with little or no background information in an adverse or hostile environment. If they hesitate for even a moment, or make the wrong decision, it could cost them their lives. It is truly a nowin situation.

I guess the bottom line is civility and respect. If we had more of both as a nation, we would have far fewer of these tragedies to talk about.

I was chatting the other day with a fellow who, with his wife, homeschools his children.

We joked about the stereotype: moms in denim skirts.

But then he expounded on the benefits his youngsters have derived from being taught at home: a customized curriculum, religious values instilled, and extra time with parents.

And then he added, “One of the great things about homeschooling is that I haven’t been hassled by anyone in government over how we choose to educate our kids.”

Of course, homeschooling isn’t for everyone.

But it is a wonderful option.

There are other good choices out there, too: parochial schools, private secular schools, public schools, charter schools, online learning, and other options.

That’s why I support school choice.

Folks ask me, Why? After all, I went to public schools. Don’t I support public education?

My answer is straightforward: I support education.

I don’t really care whether that education is provided by a public school, a private school, or in the home.

What matters is whether our next generation is being prepared.

UNFORTUNATELY, there are some in public education who want to maintain monopolies on educating children from poor and working-class families.

After all, those from middle-class and wealthy families can afford to make choices for themselves.

Not so for others.

And the current system often denies children in low-income areas access to quality learning experiences.

I live in a rural school district with a high level

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of poverty. One of my neighbors shared that his daughters couldn’t get admitted directly into engineering school because their high school didn’t offer the advanced math classes they needed.

That’s not right.

Our children deserve better.

Education is about opportunity.

Yet, many in the public education establishment oppose offering alternatives to students who want to excel but whose schools can’t accommodate their needs.

So youngsters from poor areas are left with few choices but second-tier educations.

That is morally reprehensible.

IT’S NOT JUST A RURAL story. A college friend of mine graduated near the top of his class at one of Chicago’s most impoverished high schools.

He was bright, talented and motivated. He wanted to be an engineer.

But he found himself in college remedial math.

His high school hadn’t adequately prepared him.

Eventually, he flunked out.

Folks, that’s just plain wrong.

We are a nation based on opportunity. We value choice, yet we give neither to children born into poor or working-class families.

That’s why school vouchers have merit – they empower parents to make wise choices for their children.

All parents want to see their children succeed, and offering education choices is the way to see that happen.

After all, our children deserve the best.

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Beheading spurs new attacks Militants: Killing was retaliation for airstrikes WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States launched a new barrage of airstrikes Wednesday against the Islamic State extremist group that beheaded American journalist James Foley and that has seized a swath of territory across Iraq and Syria. President Barack Obama vowed relentless pursuit of the terrorists and the White House revealed that the United States had launched a secret rescue mission inside Syria earlier this summer that failed to rescue Foley and other Americans still being held hostage.

In brief but forceful remarks, Obama said the United States would “do what we must to protect our people,” but he stopped short of promising to follow the Islamic State in its safe haven within Syria, where officials said Foley had been killed. Later, though, the administration revealed that several dozen special operations troops had been on the ground in Syria briefly in an effort to rescue the hostages, but did not find them.

And looking forward, the State Department refused to rule out future U.S. military operations in Syria, where Obama has long resisted intervening in a 3-year civil war.

Western nations agreed to speed help to combat the militants – most notably Germany, which bucked public opposition by announcing it would arm Iraqi Kurdish fighters to battle the Islamic State. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said he was outraged by the behead-

AP

President Barack Obama speaks Wednesday in Edgartown, Massachusetts, about the killing of American journalist James Foley by militants with the Islamic State extremist group. ing, deeming it evidence of a “caliphate of barbarism.” Italy’s defense minister said the country hopes to contribute machine guns, ammunition and anti-tank rockets.

The Islamic State called Foley’s death a revenge killing for U.S. airstrikes against militants in Iraq, and said other hostages would be slain if the attacks continued. Undeterred, the United States conducted 14 additional strikes after a video of the beheading surfaced, bringing to 84 the number of airstrikes since they began on Aug. 8.

Two U.S. officials said additional American troops – probably fewer than 300 – could be headed to Iraq to provide

extra security around Baghdad, where the U.S. Embassy is located. That would bring the total number of American forces in Iraq to well over 1,000, although officials said no final decision had been made. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity, because they were not authorized to discuss the matter by name.

Foley’s mother said she is praying for other hostages being held by the Sunni-dominated terror group, and described her son’s slaying as “just evil.”

Obama agreed.

“No just God would stand for what they did yesterday, and for what they do every single day,” the president said.

Slain 40-year-old American remembered for his passion ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – In 2011, just after he was released from the Libyan prison where he’d been held for 6 weeks, James Foley acknowledged the peril journalists face covering the world’s most dangerous places, soberly conceding that a mistake could mean death.

“It’s pure luck that you didn’t get killed there.

Pure luck,” Foley said during the appearance at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

“And you either need to change your behavior right there or you shouldn’t be doing this.

Because it’s not worth your life. It’s not worth seeing your mother, your father, brother and sister bawling, and you’re worrying about your grandmother dying because you’re in prison.”

Foley went back overseas, was abducted in Syria in 2012 and held captive for months before he was slain.

Islamic State militants on Tuesday posted a video on the Inter-

net that showed his killing.

His mother said Wednesday that the James 40-year-old Foley from Rochester, New Hampshire, came out of the Libyan scrape more driven to tell the story of people oppressed by thuggish regimes.

In a kitchen conversation, Diane Foley tried to steer her son to other pursuits.

“Mom, I found my passion. I found my vocation,” she recalled him saying.

Former co-workers saw that intensity.

“He was determined to go to Syria and he wanted to get the point of view of the Syrian people told,” said Andrew Meldrum, assistant Africa editor for The Associated Press, who worked with Foley at GlobalPost in Boston. “He could have continued to work in the safety of Boston.

It wasn’t like he even made a decision. He was dead set on going there.”

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Diane and John Foley talk to reporters Wednesday after speaking with President Barack Obama outside their home in Rochester, New Hampshire.

Obama weighs immigration move WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is considering key changes in the nation’s immigration system requested by tech, industry and powerful interest groups, in a move that could blunt Republicans’ election-year criticism of the president’s go-it-alone approach to immigration.

Administration officials and advocates said the steps would go beyond the expected relief from deportations for some immigrants in the United States illegally that Obama signaled he’d adopt after immigration efforts in Congress collapsed. Following a bevy of recent White House meetings, top officials have compiled specific recommendations from business groups and other advocates whose support could undercut GOP claims that Obama is exceeding his authority.

Slums barricaded; Ebola sets record MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) – Riot police and soldiers acting on their president’s orders used scrap wood and barbed wire to seal off 50,000 people inside their Liberian slum Wednesday, trying to contain the Ebola outbreak that has killed 1,350 people and counting across West Africa.

Hundreds of slum residents clashed with the gunmen, furious at being blamed and isolated by a government that has failed to quickly collect dead bodies from the streets. One 15-year-old boy was injured trying to cross the barbed wire as security forces fired into the air to disperse the crowd.

The World Health Organization said the death toll is rising most quickly in Liberia, which now accounts for at least 576 of the fatalities.

At least 2,473 people have been sickened across West Africa, which is now more than the caseloads of all the previous two dozen Ebola outbreaks combined.

ferguson, Missouri

Attorney General says he understands mistrust of police Holder meets with community leaders ST. LOUIS (AP) – Attorney General Eric Holder sought Wednesday to reassure the people of Ferguson about the investigation into Michael Brown’s death and said he understands why many black Americans do not trust police, recalling how he was repeatedly stopped by officers who seemed to target him because of his race.

Holder made the remarks during a visit to the St. Louis suburb that has been wracked by more than a week of unrest since the black

18-year-old was shot and killed by a white officer.

The attorney general remembered how he was stopped twice on the New Jersey Turnpike and accused of speeding. Police searched his car, going through the trunk and looking under the seats.

“I remember how humiliating that was and how angry I was and the impact it had on me,” Holder said during a private meeting with about 50 community leaders at the Florissant campus of St. Louis Community College.

Holder also met with federal officials investigating Michael Brown’s Aug. 9 death and with Brown’s parents.

While living in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, Holder was once running to catch a movie with his cousin when a squad car rolled up and flashed its lights at the pair. The officer yelled, “Where are you going? Hold it!”

Holder recalled.

His cousin “started mouthing off,” and Holder urged him to be quiet.

“We negotiate the whole thing, and we walk to our movie. At the time that he stopped me, I was a federal prosecutor. I wasn’t a kid,” he said.

Holder also met briefly with Missouri State Highway Patrol Capt. Ron Johnson, who has been in charge of security in

the community for nearly a week since relieving Ferguson police. The National Guard has also been called in to help keep the peace.

Asked whether he had confidence in the local investigation of the police officer, Johnson said Holder’s presence “is a guarantee on that.”

In nearby Clayton, a grand jury began hearing evidence to determine whether the officer, Darren Wilson, should be charged in Brown’s death.

A spokesman for St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch said there was no timeline for the process, but it could take weeks.

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Attorney General Eric Holder touches the forehead of Yusayrah Jones, 2, has he arrives Wednesday at Drake’s Place Restaurant for a meeting with community leaders in Florrissant, Missouri.

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Cousin’s tag-along kids push list limits Dear Abby, I am being married later this year, and I’m planning my guest list. My cousin, “Emily,” has five young children who I’m making an exception to invite. She lives across the country, so she’s starting to book her plane reservations.

Emily just announced that she’s being remarried, and her fiance has three children he shares joint custody of. Am I obligated to invite three children I have never met? This is causing a lot of grief between me and my fiance, because Emily assumes that they are all welcome. Please advise.

– D.C. in New York City

dearABBY Abigail Van Buren’s (Jeanne Phillips) column appears during the week through Universal Press Syndicate.

Dear D.C., Call Cousin Emily.

Explain that your guest list is limited and that her five children – to whom you are related – are the exceptions. No other children have been invited to the wedding, and you would prefer to get to know her fiance’s chil-

thoroughly washed, they seem unclean. We have noticed this happens more often with tomatobased food like spaghetti or barbecue.

I have tried soaking the bowls overnight in dishwashing detergent and even using a small amount of bleach, but the stains remain. Is there a way to Dear Abby, My husband prefers left- remove the stains and odors, or must I continue to overs to sandwiches for his work lunch. He gener- buy new bowls and throw ally takes them in reusthe stained ones out? able plastic bowls that – Bowled Over claim to be dishwasher in Alabama and microwave safe.

After a short time, these Dear Bowled Over, bowls become terribly According to “Haley’s stained. Not only are they Hints,” by Graham and unsightly, but sometimes Rosemary Haley (New they harbor odors. Even American Library), if you though they have been soak the bowls and lids in dren under less stressful circumstances.

Emily’s wrong to assume she can include anyone whose name wasn’t on her wedding invitation.

The children can stay with their mother or grandparents during the time their father will be away.

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cold water for 5 minutes or more before putting the leftovers into them, you can prevent the staining from happening. And the odors can be removed by placing crumpled newspaper inside them and putting the tops on before storing them. (This is also an effective way to deodorize shoes.)

Dear Abby, My daughter just got remarried to a man who has a 10-year-old son.

I don’t know the boy at all. What is the appropriate name he should call me? My daughter already has two boys from her first marriage and they, of course, call me Grandma. I don’t feel comfortable hav-

ing her new stepson call me Grandma. Any suggestions?

– Nameless in New York Dear Nameless, Is your heart really so closed that you would tell that boy he isn’t welcome in it? I urge you to be more accepting of this child, or you may get a name that isn’t fit for a family newspaper – and not only will the boy be using it, but also his father.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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‘Doctor Who’ is back ... yet again MCT News Service

Okay, Whovians, your long wait is over.

On Aug. 23, BBC America will broadcast the first episode of the new season of the classic science fiction show, “Doctor Who.” It will introduce Peter Capaldi, 56, as the latest incarnation of the Doctor.

For those “Who” are new to the 50-year-old classic series, the Doctor is an alien, a Time Lord, who travels in a time machine (TARDIS) disguised as a 1960s British police box, sharing his adventures with a number of companions – men, women and others.

Those adventures can go forward in time to the death of the universe, or back in time to the days of the dinosaurs.

The new season starts with a T-Rex stalking past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in London.

You say these can’t exist in the same time period?

That’s the magic of “Doctor Who.” The most improbable of events can happen at the same time.

The season premiere will air at 7 p.m. in the United States and also will be shown in some movie theaters in select cities at midnight through a collaboration between Fathom Entertainment and the BBC. The episode will be released on digital platforms such as iTunes,

MCT News Service

The new season of “Doctor Who” starts Saturday with Peter Capaldi as The Doctor and Jenna Coleman as his companion, Clara.

Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, Xbox video and Sony PSN, the next day.

The show was first broadcast in 1963, starring William Hartnell.

When he retired 3 years later, the Doctor was ‘regenerated’ (or replaced) by a new actor, Patrick Troughton, thereby allowing the popular show to continue.

The doctor has regenerated 12 or more times, depending how you count them. Confused?

So are many fans. It is part of the “Doctor Who” legend that the character can only regenerate

12 times, which would mean Matt Smith was the final one.

However, in the Christmas 2013 episode, the Doctor was granted extra regenerations (or lives), and a new count was started.

On a purely pragmatic level, this extended the longevity of a series that has exploded in popularity over the last decade.

While the Doctor is the good guy most of the time, the “Doctor Who” universe is riddled with evil villains, such as super soldiers Sontarans, Daleks (tall cylindrical

salt-shakers with stalks that shoot energy bursts) whose primary goal is to conquer the universe while screeching “Exterminate!”, and stone statues that can turn into ravenous monsters in the blink of an eye.

Last season ended in burst of glory (and exploding Daleks) when Smith, the youngest actor to play the Doctor when he took over at 26, handed the character over to Capaldi. When selected for the part, Capaldi was the same age as Hartnell, who originated the character at age 55.

Support Groups, Clubs, and Services Friday, Aug. 22 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:3011:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

American Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon and 6 p.m., open; 10:30 p.m., open, candlelight, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m. closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, It’s Your Meeting; 8 p.m., open, grapevine, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; 7 p.m., Al-Anon-Alateen, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Commu-

nity Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Saturday, Aug. 23 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon and 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave.,

Amboy, 815-857-2315.

Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, Fun Night, bring a friend, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., Save-A-Lot, 928 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

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Thursday, Aug. 21 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo and popcorn, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Line dancing, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Wii Bowling and 313 card game, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Friendly Needles, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

National Senior Citizen Day presentation, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Hand & Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

“Hand and Foot” card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Bingo, 1 p.m. Sterling Women of the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre, 1 p.m., Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8220.

Euchre and treats, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Build-

ing, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Friday, Aug. 22 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m. -4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bridge, 8:45 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Bingo, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Line dancing, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Pinochle, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-2117.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St. Dixon.

Farkle, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Drive One 4 Ur School, 3-6:30 p.m., Bureau Valley High School, 9154 County Road 2125 North, Manlius; concessions 5-8:30 p.m.

Barbecue chicken dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. All-ages open mic night, 5-9 p.m., Triangle/Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue, Rock Falls, 815-590-8881 or 779-770-6498.

Meet the Fall Players for Morrison Mustangs and Fillies, 6 p.m., Bud Cole Field, Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave.

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WHAT’S GOING ON

Blues, Brews and BBQ to take over downtown

The Next Picture Show is bringing back “Art on The Square” at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 on the premises of the old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St. Participants will be assigned a section of sidewalk to use as canvas. Judging will be at 11:30 a.m., and awards will be presented at noon.

Art at the Loveland DIXON – The art collection at the Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., and its many other exhibits are available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815-284-2741.

Go to www.lovelandcommunityhouse.org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

At River Arts Center The art of Charles Knudsen will be on exhibit through Sept.

14 at the galley, 229 Fifth Ave. South in Clinton, Iowa.

The exhibit includes sculptures, folk art, paintings and more.

Gallery hours are 1 to 4 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday.

A reception is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and is open to the public. Knudsen will speak about his career at 7 p.m.

Bags tourney to benefit Honor Flight of Lee County STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

DIXON – Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival will take over First Street from noon to midnight Aug. 30 in downtown Dixon.

The event will feature the Bags for the Brave tournament, with proceeds going to the Honor Flight of Lee County.

The tournament is being coordinated by the Dixon Police Department and Honor Flight.

The tournament will consist of one recreational division, with prizes going to the top three teams. Entry fee is $20, and registration begins at noon. Matches will begin at 1:30 p.m.

The festival will feature local musicians, such as Catfish Dogs, Nate Gordon, Robbie LeBlanc and the Real Live Show, and Downtown Rhythm Kings.

Nationally touring blues artist David Gerald also will perform at the festival. The evening will be capped

by Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners. The band, hailing from Chicagoland, has a Southern bluegrass style, according to a news release.

The event will feature barbecue from local food vendors Salamandra Restaurant, Baker Street, Bombdigity Bar

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David Gerald, a touring blues musician, will play from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival in downtown Dixon.

Entertainment schedule • 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Nate Gordon • 5-7 p.m. – David Gerald • 7:15 p.m. – Downtown Rhythm Kings • 9:30 p.m. - Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners

and Grill, World Sausage Café, and Mama Cimino’s. A wide variety of choices, including brisket, chicken and sausage, will be available.

Alcohol will be served at the festival.

Admission is $5 at the door for the all-ages event. Kids ages 12 and under are free.

PROPHETSTOWN – Rockin’ On the Rock, a benefit concert for area volunteer fire departments and emergency medical staff, will be from 1 to 11 p.m. Aug. 30 at Prophetstown State

Park on Riverside Drive.

All donations will go to local departments. Six local bands will perform, including Alborn Theory, Harry Bailey’s Transport, Reflex Blues and Yesterdaze Gone. There will be food and children’s activities.

Registration for a bags

tournament will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m., with a $20 fee per two-person team.

Entry is limited to the first 60 teams.

Search for Prophetstown Rockin on the Rock on Facebook for more information.

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BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk Valley’s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment? Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At Books on First DIXON – Lowell Harp will play from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Books on First, 202 W. First St. Visit booksonfirst.com or call 815-285-2665 for more information.

STERLING | FUN FOR A CAUSE

• 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Catfish Dogs • 1:30 p.m. – Honor Flight Ceremony • 2-3:15 p.m. – Robbie LeBlanc and the Real Live Show

Fundraiser set for fire departments

ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON – TNPS Barn Bash is set for 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Dr. John Strom’s barn in Dixon.

Hors d’oeuvres and dinner with one free wine and beer is included with a $40 individual ticket. Tickets also are $75 per couple and on sale at TNPS. There will be live music, raffles, a silent auction, and art available for purchase. There will be a cash bar.

An Elvis impersonator will appear at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the gallery. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door, or before at the gallery.

On the back wall, through August, there will be an exhibit of pieces from the Franklin McMahon collection at the gallery, 113 W. First St.. All paintings and drawings to be shown are depictions of Ronald Reagan or George Bush, and are for sale.

Cindy Winterfield’s artwork is showing on the front wall through Aug. 31.

Photographs by Brian Lutz will be shown from Sept. 1-15 on the front wall.

At Woodlawn Arts Academy STERLING – Applications for upcoming art exhibits at Woodlawn Arts Academy are available in the main office or can be downloaded at www. woodlawnartsacademy.com.

The Juried Art Shows will open with a public reception, including an awards presentation, from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29 at the academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

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STERLING – An open house will take place Aug. 30 at the Sterling Moose Lodge, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

A percentage of proceeds will go to Mooseheart Child City and School, a facility west of Chicago for children and teens in need.

From noon to 4 p.m., a drive-through outside grill will be available, with a pork chop sandwich, chips, sweet corn, a soft drink and a cookie for $6. At 3 p.m., a tour will be provided, as will a DVD presentation on Moose membership.

At 5 p.m., a pork chop dinner will be sold for $8 per person. It will

include a chop, potato, choice of sweet corn or beans, a salad bar, and dessert. An awards program will take place at 7 p.m., with speakers at 7:30 and a ceremony and endowment for Mooseheart at 9. A band will perform until the center closes.

For more information, call the Moose at 815625-0354.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

WHAT’S GOING ON BANDS AND BARS At Champs STERLING – Cal Stage Band will play from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday at the bar, 216 Locust St. Drop Dead Dolly will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday.

For more information, call 815626-6003.

Upcoming: 8 p.m. Aug. 30, Boots and Bikinis Tour, featuring free mechanical bull riding At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – Karaoke with the Funnies is set for 8 p.m. today at the bar, 311 W. Second St. Rout 38 will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday, and Jerry Joe Weise will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday.

At Val’s Place DIXON – Acoustic open mic is open to the public at 8:30 p.m. every Monday.

Musicians also are welcome to join the band with Notorious Folk, featuring Steve Catron, at 8 p.m. every Tuesday.

At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Chuck Murphy will play at 8 p.m. today at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Kill Bill E’s will play from 5 to 9 p.m. and Blue and Evil will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday. Old Dogs New Chick will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday.

Friday and Saturday Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers Country gentlemen Lyle Grobe and Jim Miller will play from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at The Brandywine, 441 state Route 2, and Lyle and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10 p.m.

Saturday at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Upcoming: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 29 at Mount Morris band shell; 7-10 p.m.

Sept. 6 at Sterling Moose Family Center; 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 12 with Jim Miller at The Brandywine in Dixon; 8-11:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Wagon Wheel in Sterling; 7-10 p.m.

Oct. 18 at Sterling Moose Family Center; and 7-10 p.m. Oct. 25 at VFW Post 540 in Oregon Aug. 30 Trippin Molly hits stage DIXON – Local alternative band Trippin Molly will play from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Corner Spot Bar and Grill, 510 Chicago Ave. For more information on the band, visit facebook.com/trippinmolly.

Upcoming: Sept. 13, Bombdigity; Oct. 10, Dixon VFW; and Nov. 26, Bombdigity Sept. 13 The Night People to perform STERLING – The Night People, playing a variety of classic dance music, will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call 815-564-9430.

Sept. 20 Funk band in town STERLING – Big Daddy Woo

Ticket prices are $43 and $53, depending on seating, and are on sale through ticketmaster. com, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets also can be purchased through the Coronado box office by calling 815-9682722.

Go to coronadopac.org for more information.

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Marty McCormack (left) and Brian FitzGerald, known as Switchback throughout the United States, Ireland, and Italy, will play shows at 7 and 9 p.m. Aug. 29 during Fifth Fridays at the H.I. Lincoln Building in Franklin Grove.

Woo will perform from at 9 p.m. at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is free until 8:30 p.m., and $5 after.

For more information, call 815564-9430.

Oct. 18 The Night People return STERLING – The Night People, playing a variety of classic dance music, will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is $5.

For more information, call 815564-9430.

CAR SHOWS AND TRACTOR RIDES Saturday Antique equipment on display STERLING – The Farm Heritage Festival of East Jordan Church returns for its eighth year at the church, 22027 Polo Road.

The day will begin with a farm breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy from 7 to 9 a.m. Tickets are $6 and are available from church members and at the door.

The active farm machine demonstrations will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The displays will feature a threshing machine, a stationary baler, a loose hay loader, wagon lifts and elevators, a working blacksmith and more.

There also will be an activity center for kids and adults, who

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can try powering hand-cranked items such as a corn sheller or a rope maker.

A farm animal zoo will again feature dairy cows, sheep, goats and more.

Admission to the demonstrations and petting zoo is free.

A lunch stand will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside the church. Meals will cost $7.50 and will feature sandwiches, baked beans, salads, chips and desserts. Proceeds from the lunch benefit Habitat for Humanity.

Organizers are looking for anyone with antique farm equipment who would like to participate in the show.

For more information, or to display your antiques, call Steve Venhuizen at 815-946-2513.

Sept. 14 4-H car show and airplane fly-in MOUNT MORRIS – There will be a 4-H car show, airplane flyin, and all-you-can-eat breakfast hosted by Ogle County Pilots Inc. at Ogle County Airport on state Route 64 on the east edge of Mount Morris.

Breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to noon. Car registration is from 7 to 10:30 a.m., with the show running from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Proceeds from the car show will benefit the Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club of Mount Morris.

For more information, contact Al Koper at 815-440-5982 or kalmarilyn@yahoo.com.

CHILIFESTS Oct. 4 ChiliFest in Byron BYRON – The Byron Chamber of Commerce will present its ChiliFest at Byron Forest Preserve Heritage Farm, 7993 N. River Road.

Cooking will begin at 10 a.m., and gates will open at noon. Live

music is set to begin at 1 p.m.; judging will get underway at 2, with awards given at 3. The event will be held, rain or shine.

Teams will have the opportunity to compete in two categories: judge’s choice and theme/showmanship.

There is no registration fee.

All teams must provide their own cooking ingredients, devices, utensils, prep and serving tables, heavy-duty extension cords and tents. Teams must make at least 5 gallons of chili.

Admission to the event is $5, with children 7 and under free.

Attendees will get to taste all the chili available. Additional food will be sold during the event.

Registration forms and a complete set of rules and regulations are available at the Chamber office, 232 W. Second St. For more information, contact the office at byronchamber@ gmail.com or 815-234-5500.

COMEDY Sept. 17 Swardson swinging through DEKALB – Tickets are on sale for comedian Nick Swardson’s “Taste Tour,” which will hit the stage at 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Tickets are $39.50. The box office will be open for walk-up and phone sales at 10 a.m. Friday.

Tickets also can be purchased at www.egyptiantheatre.org or www.livenation.com.

Oct. 18 ‘Tater Salad’ to hit stage ROCKFORD – Tickets are still available for Ron White’s performance, part of his “Nutcracker” tour, at 8 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. White, also known as “Tater Salad,” rose to fame on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.

Feb. 15 Food Network star on stage ROCKFORD – Food Network star Alton Brown will bring at 7 p.m. “Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour,” to the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. According to a news release, the show will feature a pinch of comedy, talk show antics, a multimedia lecture, live music, and a dash of “extreme” food experimentation.

Tickets are $39, $49, and $59 and are currently on sale through ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets also can be purchased through the Coronado box office by calling 815-968-2722.

Go to coronadopac.org for more information.

CONCERTS Saturday Singer to take stage PRINCETON – Singer-songwriter John Gorka will appear at 7:30 p.m. at the Princeton Coffeehouse. The Coffeehouse is at Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $15. Season tickets are $120 for nine shows and can be purchased the show. The Princeton Coffeehouse aims to offer traditional and modern folk, blues and bluegrass music on a monthly basis from August through May, excluding December.

Coffee, tea and homemade desserts are available to purchase.

For more information, go to theprincetoncoffeehouse.com or call 815-872-6501.

Sept. 5 First Fridays in Oregon OREGON – First Fridays Open Stage music show returns at 6 p.m. to the Oregon VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are all acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Admission is a donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-9730942 for more information.

Upcoming: Oct. 3

Aug. 29 Switchback back in area FRANKLIN GROVE – Switchback will perform shows at 7 and 9 p.m. for a special Fifth Fridays performance at the H.I. Lincoln Building, on the corner of Elm and Whitney streets.

The band blends Americana and Celtic music.

Tickets are available for $10 by calling the building at 815456-3030 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets may be available at the door, but previous Switchback appearances have sold out in advance, according to a news release.

For more information, call 815456-3030.

Sept. 6 Performer returns to TNPS DIXON – Internationally known harmonica master Corky Siegel and The Chamber Blues Group will return to town with a 7 p.m. performance at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the gallery or by calling 815-285-4924.

Siegel also will host a master class at the gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept 5. The public is welcome, and reservations can be made by calling TNPS. For more information, go to thenextpictureshow.org, email nps@ grics.net or call 815-285-4924.

Sept. 19 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free; donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to www.franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: Oct. 17 Kidz Bop in area ROCKFORD – Kidz Bop will perform kid-friendly versions of today’s biggest hits at 7 p.m. at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday. They start at $15 and may be purchased at ticketmaster. com or by calling 815-9685222.

Visit kidzbop.com/tour for more information.

Sept. 20 Jake Owen in area ROCKFORD – Tickets go on sale at noon Friday for Jake Owen’s Days of Gold Tour stop at BMO Harris Bank Center, 228 S. Main St. All reserved seats are $25 and may be purchased at ticketmaster.com or by calling the box office at 815-968-5222.

Visit jakeowen.net or find him on Facebook for more information.

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WHAT’S GOING ON CONCERTS Sept. 27 Eagles tribute band STERLING – The Optimist Club is set to bring Heartache Tonight, an Eagles tribute band, to play at Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. The show will open with local artist Lauren Adams at 6 p.m.

Following the show, there will be a meet and greet with the band members. Merchandise will be sold.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or at The Loop Barbershop, 301 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Go to heartachetonight.com for more information about the band.

For more information about the event, find the Optimist Club on Facebook, or contact John Watts at jwwatts78@gmail.com or call 815-631-3012.

Sept 28 Toys for Tots benefit ROCK FALLS – Area bands may register to perform at a fundraiser for Toys for Tots at Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 305 W. Second St. Activities start with a motorcycle run at noon. The cost is $10 per person, and the ride departs from the bar. Entrants may register from 10 to 11:30 a.m. that day.

Admission to the fundraiser will be an unwrapped child’s gift valued at $10 or more. Plates of pulled pork, baked beans and chips will be $5 each.

A bags tournament will take place, with two people per team.

The cost is $10 per person. Raffles and 50/50 drawings will take place, with tickets for $1 each, $5 for six, or $10 for an armlength.

To register a band, enter the motorcycle run, or for more information, call Terol McCarty at 815441-3655.

CRAFT SHOWS, FLEA MARKETS Aug. 30 Annual craft show DIXON – The Dixon Lioness will host its annual Craft Show in the Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Dixon Park, 515 N. Galena Ave. The event will showcase a variety of vendors. Food and drink will be sold.

Proceeds will go to local charities and the Center for Sight and Hearing in Rockford.

Go to dixonillioness.org for more information.

Sept. 5 Crafts and baked goods STERLING – The CGH Health Foundation Vendor/Craft Show is set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ryberg Auditorium and Classrooms 1 and 2 in CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

A basket raffle is also planned.

Each vendor has donated an item valued at $25 or more that will be raffled off. There will be a gold ticket basket, with a value of more than $100.

There also will be a bake sale running simultaneously in the CGH lobby.

For more information or to make contribution, contact Joan Hermes, foundation executive director, at joan.hermes@cghmc. com or 815-625-0400, ext. 5672.

DOWNTOWN EVENTS Friday Fourth Fridays in Sterling STERLING – Fourth Fridays

promotes the slogan “Think Local.

Buy Local. Be Local.”

In addition to many of the participating businesses continuing to host cultural happenings, locals will also find special activities, events and savings opportunities as they explore the shopping, dining and services in Sterling.

Organizers also encourage residents to be local by getting involved in the community.

Go to www.fourthfridayspac. com for a list of participating businesses, specials and events.

Upcoming: Sept. 26 Aug. 29 Turn on the lights MOUNT MORRIS – A grand lighting ceremony is planned for 7 p.m in downtown Mount Morris to commemorate the new street lighting in the village.

Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play at 7 p.m. in the band shell. During the band’s break, the official ceremonial lighting will take place.

The village will be serving complimentary butterfly pork chop sandwiches, chips and drinks starting at 6:30 p.m.

Donations for the meal and concert will go toward purchasing new Christmas decorations and flag holders for the poles downtown.

Sept. 13 Second Saturdays in Dixon DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings, featuring art, music and other cultural events, returns to various venues, mostly from 6 to 8 p.m. downtown, between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues.

Go to www.Second-Saturdays. com or find the event on Facebook for a complete schedule and more details.

Upcoming: Oct. 11

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Through Sunday Depot Days returns AMBOY – Depot Days returns today for its 36th year with Family Night. The festival runs through Sunday Tickets for the annual 50/50 raffle are available at Napa Auto Parts, 134 S. Mason Ave., Mort’s Tap, 65 S. East Ave., both in Amboy, and at Shamrock Pub, 1401 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

The tickets also will be available on the south edge of the Depot Museum grounds during the festival. Last year’s winner received $74,503.

The carnival will be open from

6 to 10 p.m. today on the museum grounds. All rides will be $2 for Family Night. The Depot Days Little Dancers will take the main stage at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Miss Amboy Pageant and Little Miss Amboy Pageant at 7.

Armbands, which are $20 per day for unlimited rides, are available for the rest of the weekend.

Communitywide garage sales are set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Sunday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Food stands will be open on the Depot Museum grounds from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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There will be craft booths downtown from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Here are some highlights of the festival’s schedule: Friday • Class Act II will play from 8 to 10 p.m. on the main stage.

• There will be a DJ from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m at the K.C. beer garden.

Saturday • A Kids Run will start at 7:30 a.m., followed by a 5K Run/Walk at 8. To register, visit amboy.net, or call Joyce Schamberger at 815-857-2164.

• The Amboy Farm Tractor Show will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sensient Flavors, 25 E. Main St. • The Depot Days Parade will be at 3 p.m., followed by the annual Pork Chop and Chicken Barbecue at the Amboy Volunteer Fire Station, 25 N. East Ave. • Cal Stage Band will play from 7 to 9 p.m. on the main stage.

• Destination Unknown will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the K.C. Beer Garden.

Sunday • The 24th annual Depot Days Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is set for 6 a.m to 3 p.m. downtown.

• A pancake breakfast offered by the Knights of Columbus will be served from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the beer garden.

• A luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the basement of United First Church, 326 E. Main St. • The winner of the Depot Days 50/50 drawing will be announced at 3 p.m. at the main stage.

Go to depotdays.com for a complete schedule or more information.

Saturday European flavor on Rock DIXON – Dixon Main Street and Riverfront will host Venetian Night along the riverfront, in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the riverfront and Heritage Square.

The event will begin at 5 p.m.

Organizers are hoping to bring a

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European flavor to the riverfront, with roaming musicians, artists and street performers. Admission is free.

There will be face-painting for kids and a mask workshop led by Jeff Semmerling, master maskmaker from Chicago. Space is limited, and tickets are $10 in advance for the workshop. For those who want reserved seating, champagne reception tickets are $25.

The night also will include a lighted boat parade at sundown.

The parade will circle between the Peoria and Galena Avenue bridges. Boaters can still register for free for the parade. They are encouraged to decorate their vessels and may launch them anywhere below the Dixon Dam and meet the guide at 7:30 p.m. near Page Park.

Dave Druen, from Dave’s Outdoor World in Sterling, will lead a kayak and canoe parade before the lighted boat parade.

Dixon Main Street and Riverfront will award $100 to the best-decorated boat. Moonlight Bay, which will host a parade pre-party, has donated gift cards to be awarded to boaters.

There will be a silent auction of Venetian masks decorated by local artists for Second Saturdays.

The event will end with a fireworks show.

For more information or to register for Venetian Night events, contact Dixon Main Street and Riverfront at riverfrontdixon@ gmail.com or 815-288-2308.

Sept. 13 Craft beer tasting FREEPORT – Freeport Downtown Development Foundation presents the Pretzel City Brewfest from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the grass lot at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Douglas Street.

Beer vendors will serve tastings from local and national craft breweries. Food also will be available from Main Street Bistro, Freeport Jaycees, Hungry Hot Dog Cart, the Elk’s Lodge, and Royal Pub. Entertainment will be provided

by Nathan Dean and the Damn Band, a national touring band from Freeport.

General admission tickets are $20 before the festival and $25 at the gate, and include 20 tasting tickets and a souvenir glass. VIP tickets are $50 and include 1 hour early entry, 30 tasting tickets, access to special releases, two souvenir glass, a bag, a T-shirt and a koozie.

Tickets can be purchased at pretzelcitybrewfest.com or at Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Center, 4596 U.S. Route 20.

For more information, email FDDFoffice@yahoo.com or call 815-235-3560.

FAMILY FUN Saturday Free festival for families STERLING – The fourth annual Outdoor Adventure Festival will run from noon to 4 p.m. at Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way. The goal of the event is to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. Families will get to experience traditional and non-traditional outdoor activities for free.

The more than 30 activities will include learning to fish in the YMCA pool, archery, inflatables, and a climbing wall.

There will be native and zoo animal presentations that run throughout the event.

Admission, activities, and a meal will be available, free of charge, to all.

For more information, go to www.srfymca.com or www.facebook.com/srfymca or call 815535-9622.

or call Delon Bland at 815-4997015.

Oct. 12 Walk the cemetery in Dixon DIXON – The history of Dixon and some of its ancestors will be re-enacted at grave sites by local actors dressed in period costume during the Cemetery Walk at 1 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, 416 Dement Ave. Tour groups of 10 to 15 will assemble from 1 to 4 p.m. near the cemetery entrance. Guided walking tours last approximately 1 hour.

Golf carts are available for those needing assistance. Suggested donation is $5 for adults, with children under 12 free.

Proceeds will be used for headstone restoration and mausoleum improvements.

Aug. 29 Storytelling in Sterling STERLING – The Sterling Public Library will celebrate its 12th annual storytelling event, “An Evening of Stories,” from 8 to 10 p.m. at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

The event will feature two master storytellers, Al Batt of Heartland, Minnesota, and Susan O’Halloran of Evanston.

The evening will begin with a juried art show, children’s art show and reception from 6 to 7:45 p.m.

Storytelling for an adult audience begins at 8 p.m. There also will be a raffle for a quilt donated

by Country at Heart.

Admission is $7.

For more information, go to sterlingfestival.org or call the library at 815-625-1370.

Sept. 6 All-day event for youth ROCK FALLS – Rise Youth Conference is coming to town for an all-day event featuring national speakers and musicians touching on challenging issues facing today’s youth.

The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rock River Christian Center, 1800 Prophet Road, also will feature food and games.

Youth groups and individuals can register for $10 per person

by Aug. 15 and $12 per person after.

Lunches will be available from Culver’s for an additional $5.

National touring band Willet will play at the event. Jeremy Willet, the band’s lead singer, will talk with attendees about serving their community and the world, according to a news release.

Twelve break-out sessions will be held.

For more information or to register, go to riseyouthconference. com, find the group on Facebook,

FARMERS MARKETS In Dixon DIXON – The farmers market is from 7 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Saturday at Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St. Another farmers market is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the riverfront, downtown.

In Sterling STERLING – The Twin City Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the historic Twin City Produce Building, 106 Ave. A. Find the market on Facebook, go to www.twincityfarmersmarket. com, or call 815-499-7268 for a list of vendors, upcoming events and more information.

In Rock Falls ROCK FALLS – The farmers market on Fourth Avenue and West Second Street offers a variety of vendors plying their produce, crafts and other wares, from 7 a.m. to noon or so Wednesday, Friday and Saturday through October or November, depending on weather and interest. Farmers, gardeners, vendors and crafters are welcome to sell their goods with no need to register or pay fees. Nonprofits also are invited to use the market for fundraisers.

Call the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, 815-625-4500, for more information.

In Morrison MORRISON – The farmers market runs from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday through Sept. 27, rain or shine, in the parking lot behind Whiteside County Juvenile Services, 204 E. Lincolnway.

For more information, call 815772-3757 or find the Morrison Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

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August 21 - August 24 Downtown Amboy

Depot Days Dash Saturday, August 22

Kids Run 8:00, 5k Run/Walk

Proceeds benefit Amboy Education Foundation

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL STAGE SHOWS Friday, August 22 8pm-10pm

Class Act II

Saturday, August 23 7pm-9pm

Cal Stage Band

Friday, Aug 22 • 9pm-1am K.C. Beer Garden Entertainment

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Saturday, Aug 23 • 9pm-1am K.C. Beer Garden Entertainment

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Aug 21-24 Family Night Special Thursday Aug 21 All rides $2.00

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Sunday, August 24 6am-3pm Judging 11:30am Awards 3:00pm

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Last year’s winner received $74,503

Visit depotdays.com for more information!

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MONEY & MARKETS

WHAT’S GOING ON

The following stock quotations, as of 5 p.m., are provided as a community service by Chad Weigle of Edward Jones, Dixon and Raymond James and Associates, Sterling.

Abbott...............................42.14 Alcoa.................................16.61 AltriaCorp.........................42.45 Autonation........................54.47 American Express.............88.49 Arris-Group.......................31.36 Apple...............................100.57 ADM..................................49.80 AT&T.................................34.52 Bank of America...............15.52 Boeing.............................127.38 BorgWarner......................63.73 BP......................................48.20 Casey’s...............................70.73 Caterpillar.......................107.70 CenturyLink......................40.80 Chevron...........................127.46 Cisco.................................24.71 Citigroup...........................49.80 CNW..................................50.93 CocaCola...........................41.24 ConAgra............................32.02 Dean..................................16.22 Deere & Co........................85.84 Disney...............................89.85 Donaldson........................40.75 DuPont..............................66.22 Exxon................................99.72 Ford...................................17.41 Exelon................................31.98 GE......................................26.36 FifthThird..........................20.10 HawaiianElectric..............24.33 Hewlett Packard...............35.12 HomeDepot......................90.75 Intel Corp.........................34.50 IBM.................................190.09 IntlPaper...........................47.05 JCPenney...........................10.33 JohnsonControls..............48.81 Johnson&Johnson.........103.20 JPMorgan Chase...............57.63 Kraft..................................57.08

FUN FOR A CAUSE Sept. 27 ‘Dancing with the Steamers’ FULTON – The River Bend Athletic Boosters will host “Dancing with the Steamers,” at 7 p.m. in the West Gym of Fulton High School, 1207 12th St. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

Seven couples from the district’s communities, and a Fulton High School senior couple will compete.

The couple which raises the most money for the River Bend Athletic Boosters will be crowned the night’s winner. A panel of judges also will select a Judge’s Choice Award.

Proceeds will go to new weight room equipment at Fulton High School.

Fundraisers will help raise funds leading up to the event. A car wash is set from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Fulton Fire Station, 1802 16th Ave. There will be a 50/50 raffle from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at a car show at First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave. There also is a kickball tournament Sunday at Kiwanis Park at 16th Avenue and Fourth Street, and Riverside Park at Water and Second streets.

There are kids and adult divisions. Call 815-529-1689 to participate or for more information.

Donations also can be made. A donation of $150 and above will be recognized on a plaque in the weight room.

Tickets can be purchased at Fulton Elementary School, 1301 Seventh Ave.; River Bend Middle School, 415 12th St.; Fulton High School, 1207 12th St.; the district office, 1110 Third St.; Community State Bank, 1325 17th St.; and Central Bank, 1404 14th Ave.

Kroger................................50.52 Leggett&Platt....................34.96 Manpower.........................78.24 McDonald’s......................94.19 Merck&Co.........................59.48 Microsoft...........................44.95 3M...................................144.60 Monsanto........................120.90 Newell...............................33.48 AGL...................................52.36 Nike...................................78.92 Parker-Han.....................117.81 Pfizer..................................28.90 Pepsico..............................92.21 Procter&Gamble..............82.79 RaymondJames................53.02 Republic............................39.51 Sears Hldg.........................35.95 SensientTech....................54.98 Sprint...................................5.50 Staples...............................11.32 TheTravelers.....................93.10 UnitedContinental...........49.25 UnitedTech.....................109.70 USBancorp........................41.70 USSteel..............................37.42 Verizon..............................48.82 Walgreen...........................61.99 WalMartStores..................74.95 WalMartMexico................26.30 WasteMgt..........................46.68 Wendy’s...............................8.15

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Sept. 3.591⁄2; Dec. 3.671⁄2; March 3.801⁄2 Soybeans: Sept. 11.193⁄4; Nov. 10.38; Jan. 10.451⁄2 Soybean oil: Sept.

32.86; Dec. 33.22 Soybean meal: Sept.

402.60; Dec. 344.20 Wheat: Sept. 5.39 1⁄ 2; Dec. 5.50 Oats: Sept. 3.63; Dec.

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3.391⁄2 Live cattle: Aug. 149.22; Oct. 145.60; Dec. 148.50 Feeder cattle: Aug. 215.75; Oct. 210.37 Lean hogs: Oct. 92.47; Dec. 86.27; Feb. 85.12 Sugar: Oct. 15.70 Cotton: Oct. 65.32 T-Bonds: Sept. 13921⁄32 Silver: Dec. 19.53 Gold: Dec. 1291.50 Copper: Sept. 3.1715 Crude: Sept. 96.40 Dollar Index: Sept. 82.25

Aug. 31 Car show to help shelter ROCK FALLS – The Happy Tails Animal Shelter property, 1408 McNeil Road, will be full of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors for the shelter’s first Car and Bike Show.

The gate opens for vehicles at 9 a.m. and closes at 11 a.m., at which point the show opens to the public.

Registration of a vehicle is $25 and includes a T-shirt. Admission is $1 per person, with kids under 6 free. There will be a cookout and activities throughout the day.

Proceeds will go toward the animal shelter. For more information, call the shelter at 815-626-2994.

The seventh annual contest offers a cash prize, and the winning entry will be screened at the 50th Chicago International Film Festival in October.

Filmmakers must be 18 or older to enter. The films must be 15 minutes or shorter, but can be in any format. That includes animation.

Last year’s winner was “The Painter,” a film by Kevin Cooper and Deanna Cooper about a boy who uses art as an escape from a violent world.

Go to www.film.illinois.gov for more information.

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Tuesday At Charlie’s Bar and Grill MOUNT CARROLL – Karaoke is offered at 7 p.m. every week at Charlie’s Bar and Grill, 123 W. Market St.

Friday Music in the park ROCK FALLS – An all-ages open mic night is available from 5 to 9 p.m. every week through September at Triangle/Veterans Memorial Park, at Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue.

For more information, call 815590-8881 or 779-770-6498.

Friday and Saturday Party with the James Gang Karaoke with the James Gang from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Friday at First Street Pub, 222 W. First St, and from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at Ralphie and Lu Lu’s, 812 Main St. Email jamesgang1996@gmail.com for more information.

Sunday Musicians welcome in Mount Carroll MOUNT CARROLL – Open mic is on tap at 4 p.m. every week at Charlie’s Bar and Grill, 123 W. Market St.

AT THE MOVIES Friday ‘Planes’ in the park ROCKFORD – “Planes” is this week’s Friday Night Flix and will be shown at dusk on the North lawn of Davis Park, 211 N. Main St. Gates will open at 7 p.m. The first 1,000 people will receive a ticket for free popcorn.

Attendees can bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food and beverages. No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

In case of rain, the BMO Harris Bank Center will be used.

THEATER Today Auditions in Mount Morris MOUNT MORRIS – Additional auditions are being held for the Performing Arts Guild’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the library at Pinecrest Grove, 414 S. Wesley Ave. Readings will be provided. The cast consists of 11 men and three women. Performances will be Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 at The Grove Theater.

For more information, call direc-

Through Sept. 2 Short film entries wanted CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois Film Office is looking for entries for this year’s Shortcuts contest for makers of short films.

The office will accept entries through Sept. 2.

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Through Sunday ‘Shout!’ on TLP stage MOUNT CARROLL – The summer season comes to close with “Shout! The Mod Musical,” at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road.

According to a news release, the musical is a lighthearted look at the 1960s, and includes some discussion of the sexual revolution. Parental discretion is advised.

A show is set for 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $17 to $23.

To buy tickets, visit timberlakeplayhouse.org or call the box office 815-244-2035 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday.

AT THE MUSEUM The Depot is open AMBOY – The Amboy Depot Museum, 99 E. Main St., is open for the season. Admission is free.

Go to www.amboydepotmuseum. org or call 815-631-7391 for appointments or more information.

History at Loveland DIXON – The History Museum has artifacts and displays on local and national history at Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St. The art museum also is available for viewing and features works by nationally known local artists.

The museum’s hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Go to www.lovelandcommunityhouse.org for more information.

Lincoln slept here STERLING – The LincolnManahan House, 607 E. Third St., which the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society has restored as a museum, is open for free guided tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to being a historical site where Abraham Lincoln slept, it’s also a window into life in the mid-1800s. Call the historical society, 815-622-6215, for more information.

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After missing 2 days of practice, Bulls star Derrick Rose sits out of USA Basketball’s game against Dominican Republic on Wednesday because of sore knee.

The Giants are first team in 28 years to win protest filed with MLB. It will now get to complete Tuesday’s game against Cubs that was called after 4 1/2 innings because of field conditions. Restart time is 4:05 p.m. today.

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New Jay on display, so far

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othing makes me crazier than an analyst who believes he’s made a discovery, but refuses to put his name on it for fear of being proven wrong.

Hey, nobody’s perfect, especially me, so I’m done tiptoeing around.

Through an entire offseason of OTAs, veteran minicamp and 3 full weeks in Bourbonnais, it appears to me Jay Cutler is a changed man.

In spite of his own warning to me today – I’ll get to it in a moment – that my pronouncement may be premature, I’m convinced we’re dealing with a new and better model of Cutler.

I’m not talking just about his relationship with the media.

“We’ve absolutely noticed,” offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer said. “I think everyone in the building has noticed a difference in Jay. “None of us knew Jay very well before getting here last year, and we worked through the year, and that first year is always hard on everybody. But we see, and what I see in Jay Cutler right now is a guy that’s leading the group. A guy that is approachable and is working to make everybody better, because he realizes that it’s important that everybody is on the same page with him.”

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Sterling seniors Ty Shetter (left) and Brett Gould both had their junior season derailed by injuries. The duo spent the offseason getting bigger and stronger in hopes of helping the Golden Warriors get back to the playoffs.

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For Ty Shetter and Brett Gould, bigger and badder will hopefully mean better for the 2014 football season.

The Sterling seniors were virtual non-factors in an injury-plagued 2013 season. Shetter played in just one game, while Gould didn’t see any action.

An offseason of weight work, combined with natural maturity, has them positioned to be impact players for the Warriors heading into the season opener at Metamora.

“These are two guys who kind of epitomize what the weightroom can do in changing and getting a step ahead of other people,” Sterling coach Jon Schlemmer said. “They’re so much stronger and faster because of what they did up there.”

Shetter noted he entered his junior season at about 5-foot-9, 145 pounds. He’s now an even 6-0, and weighs 165. Weightlifting sessions 4 days a week after school this past spring, combined with early-morning workouts this summer, have transformed his body into one of a typical varsity football player.

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• Sterling was one of 58 teams in Illinois to post 5-4 records in 2013, and 48 of those qualified for the playoffs. The Golden Warriors ended up with 35 playoff points (wins by opponents), and the cutoff was 36.

ARKUSH CONTINUED ON B2

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

No surprise, Lunt starter Strong-armed transfer from Oklahoma St. gets nod for Illini

“It’s something I wanted to happen really bad,” he said.

CHAMPAIGN – After outduel“It’s why I transferred here.”

• Wes Lunt led Rochester to At Oklahoma State, he started ing his two competitors, Wes back-to-back IHSA 4A state as a freshman, running the CowLunt will be Illinois’ starting titles in 2009 and ’10. He boys’ potent passing offense. quarterback. threw for 3,650 yards and 31 But he lost his spot to injury and The news wasn’t much of a touchdowns his senior year. hasn’t played in a game since surprise. Illini fans have been an appearance near the end of anticipating Lunt would lead “If you look at the numbers, a blowout win over Purdue in Illinois this season, since he he’s proved he can lead this the Heart of Dallas Bowl on New transferred from Oklahoma State football team,” Beckman said Year’s Day in 2013. almost a year and a half ago, Wednesday, referring to the As he’s worked off the rust, even with coach Tim Beckman quarterback’s training camp insisting the starting spot could performance. “He’s made some Illinois’ coaches have marveled go to Lunt, senior Reilly O’Toole outstanding throws, he’s made at Lunt’s arm, saying he can make long cross-field throws or sophomore Aaron Bailey. some outstanding calls.” and deliver balls with velocity AP The 6-foot-5, 225-pound Lunt, who is from Rochester, and accuracy that the last few Wes Lunt drops back to throw a pass during the first University Lunt gives the Illini the kind of just outside Springfield, said strong-armed quarterback they of Illinois football practice at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. winning the starting job was “a Illini quarterbacks could not. haven’t had in a while.

Lunt was named the starting quarterback Wednesday. dream come true.”

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Davis, Philadelphia fall to Vegas Dallan Cave and Brennan Holligan hit two-run homers, lefty reliever Austin Kryszczuk got out of two big jams, and Las Vegas beat Philadelphia and star pitcher Mo’ne Davis 8-1 in the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

That puts Las Vegas in Saturday’s U.S. title game, and sends Philadelphia into an elimination game today against Chicago’s Jackie Robinson team.

Davis, the darling of the sports world with her amazing success and poise, was both masterful and ordinary on a night made short because of pitch-count rules. She allowed three runs and six hits and struck out six in 2 1/3 innings before leaving after 55 pitches. That makes her eligible to pitch again in the U.S. championship game on Saturday.

BASKETBALL

U.S. routs Dominican Republic With Derrick Rose sitting out, Kyrie Irving started and made all five shots, scoring 12 points as the U.S. national basketball team beat the Dominican Republic 105-62 on Wednesday night in an exhibition game in New York.

James Harden also scored 12 in limited playing time for the Americans.

MLB

Castro loses friends in accident Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro will miss an undisclosed period of time, as he addresses the personal tragedy of losing a relative and three of his best friends in an auto accident in the Dominican Republic, CBS Sports Bruce Levine reported on Wednesday.

Castro’s relative and friends were going fishing with Castro’s brother, who was driving in a different vehicle, when a truck trailer wiped out the car carrying the four men. Castro will leave Chicago for the funerals and miss Thursday’s make-up game and regularly scheduled game.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Kent State center found dead Kent State football player Jason Bitsko, who was slated to start at center for the Golden Flashes this season, died Wednesday.

Police believe he died from an undetermined medical issue, the school said. The school said in a release the 21-year-old Bitsko was found unresponsive in the bedroom of his off-campus apartment shortly before 9 a.m.

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Fast cleats to fill

Pack rookie WR Adams hopes to help replace Jones

BY GENARO ARMAS Associated Press

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GREEN BAY, Wis.– After seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers, James Jones signed as a free agent this offseason with the Oakland Raiders.

Some rookies might feel pressure with replacing a long-tenured player. Second-round draft pick Davante Adams sees an opportunity.

“Everybody was asking, ‘Are you replacing James?’” Adams said when he first got to Green Bay after being drafted in May. “But in a sense anytime someone leaves and they bring in a new guy, you’re replacing him.

I’m not trying to replace anybody, try to be anybody else. I’m just trying to come in, and do what [I’ve] got to do.”

Adams and the Packers host the Raiders in a preseason game Friday.

What Adams won’t be able to do this season is replace Jones’ veteran presence. Jones was a reliable and productive receiver in the Packers’ potent offense and a favorite of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Drafted in the third round in 2007, Jones played 104 games for Green Bay, including 47 starts. He had 310 catches and 37 touchdowns. He had a careerhigh 14 scores in 2012.

Jones also kept things light in the meeting room, but held himself to high standards, receiver Jordy Nelson said.

“I loved his presence in the locker room. I loved the way that he practiced,” Rodgers said.

“He’s a guy who you knew would go up and get the ball.”

Nelson and Randall Cobb now lead the receiving group. It’s up to guys such as Adams and thirdyear player Jarrett Boykin to help replace Jones’ production.

Boykin has an advantage of having stepped into the lineup last year when Randall Cobb got

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If the old Cutler, whose most memorable moments as a Bear have included shoving teammates on the field and cussing out his coaches on national TV, isn’t gone forever, he is certainly deep in hiding.

This new Jay has even made himself the official Bears welcoming party for wayward souls arriving on Halas Hall’s doorstep.

“You know, Santonio [Holmes] was here, had signed his contract and 60 minutes later he was on the field with Jay and throwing routes,” Kromer said. “That was totally him [Jay] doing it and just getting the timing, getting the feel for how fast he is, the speed, how he’s going to look getting in and out of cuts, so they started right away, and they’ve continued since.”

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Second-round draft pick Davante Adams (17) is vying for a spot on the Packers, which could lead to him being the long-term replacement for James Jones, who left for the Raiders in the offseason. hurt, catching 49 passes for 681 yards and three touchdowns.

Receivers coach Edgar Bennett said the confidence level has carried over to this preseason, though Boykin knows he must prove himself again.

He does have a head start on Adams given his familiarity with the offense. Rodgers spoke of how the offense looks on paper, “and then there’s the offense the way the first-team runs it.

“You have to be able to be nonrobotic when you’re out there, have quick reactions, and see the game the way I do, and the way our offense runs most efficiently,” Rodgers said.

Tempo is key. Rodgers, one of the game’s smartest quarterbacks, can dissect a defense and throw sharp passes into tight spots.

The learning curve can be tough, making the offseason and preseason crucial for younger players.

“It’s something that’s just reps

and paying attention in meetings when Aaron might be correcting or [receivers coach Edgar Bennett] or one of us older guys might be correcting,” Nelson said. “You’re taking that mental note, or writing it down. You can learn off of other people’s mistakes.”

Adams has the college pedigree that would seem to bode well for the NFL, having led the nation with 131 catches in Fresno State’s prolific offense. He set school career records with 233 receptions and 38 scores in just two seasons.

But gaining Rodgers’ confidence is another matter. The 2011 NFL MVP has high standards.

“Just making sure that it becomes second nature,” Adams said about what he needs to work on most. “Everything out there is just flowing, and I don’t have to worry about thinking too much, and I can just play.”

Arkush thinks Cutler has changed Continued from B1

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everyone around him, would be his undoing at a position where, if he couldn’t lead, he would never succeed.

The most important ingredient for the Bears to succeed is a new and better Jay Cutler.

Whether it’s married life, the birth of his second son, or he’s just a late bloomer, I think they may just have one.

So I asked the man himself today.

“It might be true,” Cutler responded.

“Anytime you are in an offense and have the same group of guys around you, it’s going to be more comfortable. It is for me, anyway. I like the group of guys we AP Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hands the ball off have in the locker room, understand what we’re against the Jaguars last week. Cutler has been doing offensively. And more mature and patient during the preseason. it’s early. It’s still preseason with you guys.” ever long to be a Bear twice, and missed just A year ago, I would again?

13 of a possible 112 have taken that last line I believe the notion starts. as a legitimate warnCutler is injury prone My fear for Cutler ing. But, based on the has always been overhas always been his big smile and chuckle rated. In the seven seaattitude. The way he’s he offered along with it, sons since he became a carried himself, which I’m pretty sure the new starter in Denver, Cutler before this year was petulant, angry, dismis- Jay was actually just has started 16 games sive and disgusted with having fun. three times, 15 games

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There will be growing pains with Lunt Lunt Continued from B1 Coaches also say he’s eased into the leadership role demanded of quarterbacks.

“He’s poised. He never seems to get rattled,” said defensive coordinator Tim Banks, whose defense

faced Lunt daily last season when he was running the scout team.

Offensive coordinator Bill Cubit gave Lunt the good news before practice Wednesday. He said Lunt will have some rough moments, if for no other reason than he’s still an inexperienced college quarterback.

“I think his athletic ability and his football knowledge and his throwing arm is going to make up for some of those,” Cubit said.

Lunt said the wait to learn he’s the starter didn’t affect his preparation, but was happy to have it behind him with the Aug. 30 season opener against

Youngstown State less than 2 weeks away.

“Everyone was really antsy and ready for this decision,” he said.

O’Toole and Bailey share the second spot on the depth chart right now, Beckman said, though Bailey isn’t practicing because of a minor neck and shoulder injury.

• Western Conference semifinals, Game 1,Minnesota at San Antonio, ESPN2

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Site: Bristol, Tennessee Schedule: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 10 a.m.), qualifying (ESPN2, 4:30); Saturday, race, 6:30 p.m. (ABC) Track: Bristol Motor Speedway (oval, 0.533 miles) Race distance: 500 laps, 266.5 miles Last week: Jeff Gordon won at Michigan for his third victory of the year.

Next race: Irwin Tools Night Race, Aug. 23, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee

NATIONWIDE Food City 300 Site: Bristol, Tennessee Schedule: Thursday, practice; Friday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 2:30 p.m.), race, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Track: Bristol Motor Speedway (oval, 0.533 miles) Race distance: 200 laps, 133.25 miles Last week: Chris Buescher won the roadcourse race at Mid-Ohio for his first series victory.

Next race: Great Clips 300, Aug. 30, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Georgia

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS Last race: The series raced at Bristol, Tennessee, on Wednesday night.

Next race: Chevrolet Silverado 250, Aug. 31, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario

INDYCAR Grand Prix of Sonoma Site: Sonoma, California Schedule: Friday, practice; Saturday, practice, qualifying (NBCSN, 6:30 p.m.); Sunday, race, 3:40 p.m.

(NBCSN) Track: Sonoma Raceway (road course, 2.385 miles) Race distance: 202.73 miles, 85 laps Next race: MAVTV 500, Aug. 30, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, California

FORMULA ONE Belgian Grand Prix Site: Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium Schedule: Friday, practice (NBCSN, 7:30 a.m.); Saturday, practice, qualifying (CNBC, 7:30 a.m., NBCSN, 11:30 a.m.); Sunday, race, 7 a.m. (NBCSN) Track: Spa-Francorchamps (road course, 4.35 miles) Race distance: 191.415 miles, 44 laps Next race: Italian Grand Prix, Sept 7, Autodromo di Monza, Monza, Italy

NHRA Last week: Morgan Lucas won the Top Fuel final in Brainerd, Minnesota. The Funny Car final, and the Pro Stock semifinals and final were postponed because of darkness.

Next event: U.S. Nationals, Aug. 27-Sept. 1, Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Clermont, Indiana.

1. Jeff Gordon 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3. Brad Keselowski 4. Joey Logano 5. Matt Kenseth 6. Kevin Harvick 7. Jimmie Johnson 8. Carl Edwards T8. Ryan Newman 10. Clint Bowyer 11. Greg Biffle 12. Kasey Kahne 13. Austin Dillon 14. Kyle Larson 15. Kyle Busch MCT

Ryan Newman is sitting in 14th place in the Sprint Cup standings, and the top 16 make the Chase for a Championship. Newman is pushing to make sure he can guarantee a spot in the field by winning a race.

Not afraid to push

Newman in furious scramble to get into the Chase

BY GEORGE DIAZ Orlando Sentinel

FYI

Ryan Newman is in a hurry.

Please get out of his way.

That means you, Jimmie Johnson.

Newman’s dustup with Johnson in the closing laps at Michigan on Sunday afternoon reflects the mad scramble of a man fighting to get in the Chase. That would not be Johnson, who has three victories.

Although he is 14th in the adjusted standings for the Chase with three races left before the field of 16 is established, Newman is winless. That puts him in a precarious position to not make the cut.

Hence, the aggressiveness in the final laps, and a little bit of “trading paint” as Johnson and Newman scrambled for track position.

Johnson got the better of the exchange, finishing ninth to Newman’s 11th. But it led to some animated conversation between the two drivers after the race.

“Oh, it was just normal ‘Ryan Newman stuff,’” Johnson said.

“Anybody who has watched this sport long enough, or has been in a race car out there, understands the frustration that comes along with racing Ryan. Just normal Ryan stuff.”

Newman didn’t want to comment about the incident, but he doesn’t have to say a thing.

Much like last year, he has

• Tony Stewart will not race Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, the third Sprint Cup race he’s skipped since his car struck and killed Kevin Ward Jr. during a sprint car race. Stewart’s decision was announced Wednesday, and Jeff Burton will once again replace him in the No. 14 Chevrolet. established himself as a solid guy in the mix of 40 or so regulars on the circuit, but also as a guy who doesn’t have the horsepower to contend for a title. The nickname “Rocket Man” seems out of place for a driver, who proverbially runs out of gas contending for championships.

Newman was awarded a spot in last year’s Chase after the manipulative shenanigans by the Michael Waltrip Racing gang at Richmond. Newman went on to finish 11th in the standings.

But he did get squeezed out in other ways, having been bounced to Richard Childress Racing after Kevin Harvick was signed by Stewart-Haas Racing for a ride this season. Newman took over the No. 31 car of Jeff Burton with the Childress team.

And typical of Newman, he’s been good but not great, with

two Top 5s and eight Top 10s. He missed his best shot at winning at Phoenix, where he was battling Kyle Busch for the lead until a late caution negated their advantage over the rest of the pack.

So you can see why Newman is in a hurry and a bit testy.

“Was standing beside Johnson and Newman during their exchange. Newman was pissed at Johnson for the way he raced him,” ESPN NASCAR insider Marty Smith tweeted after the race.

“We had a good car,” Newman said, declining to address the confrontation, “… just not the end result that we were capable of there.”

Johnson couldn’t help but take another jab at Newman after getting home from Michigan.

Johnson did the ALS bucket challenge with the help of two girls, challenging NASCAR president Mike Helton, his crew chief Chad Knaus and … Newman.

“I think he might need to cool off a little bit. Bring it on,” Johnson said, smiling.

Doubt that Newman got a chuckle out of anything that transpired on Sunday.

Onto Bristol it is, and the hope that the Purdue engineering graduate doesn’t need administrative intervention to earn a spot in the Chase in 2014.

AROUND THE TRACK

Toyota trying to find more power Engines underperforming this season in Sprint Cup action

BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Denny Hamlin was clearly frustrated a week ago at Michigan, when some jockeying for position led to a confrontation with Dale Earnhardt Jr. after the race.

His Toyota engine is at the root of Hamlin’s displeasure, and the manufacturer doesn’t disagree. Hamlin said after Sunday’s race that he’s doing everything he can to keep up with the Hendrick Motorsports engines.

“We need to be better,” said David Wilson, president of Toyota Racing Development. “The folks over at the Hendrick shop have done a great job this year, and they’ve got an edge, not just on us but the others as well.”

At this time a year ago, Toyota was headed to Bristol Motor Speedway with nine Sprint Cup wins. The manufacturer picked up another two with consecutive victories at Bristol and Atlanta. This year, Toyota has just two Cup wins, with Saturday night’s race coming up at Bristol.

“For whatever reason, we got off to a bad start this year,” said team owner Joe

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NASCAR Nationwide 1. Chase Elliott 752 2. Regan Smith 740 3. Ellott Sadler 739 T3. Ty Dillon 739 5. Brian Scott 707 6. Trevor Bayne 704 7. Brendan Gaughan 601 T7. Chris Buescher 601 9. Ryan Reed 570 10. James Buescher 567 11. Landon Cassill 535 12. Dylan Kwasniewski 527 13. Dakoda Armstrong 491 14. Mike Bliss 478 15. Jeremy Clements 469

NASCAR Trucks 1. Johnny Sauter 448 439 2. Matt Crafton 3. Ryan Blaney 432 4. Ron Hornaday Jr. 429 5. Darrell Wallace Jr. 412 6. German Quiroga 403 7. Timothy Peters 396 389 8. Ben Kennedy 9. Joey Coulter 388 10. Jeb Burton 360 11. John Wes Townley 304 294 12. Mason Mingus 13. Bryan Silas 293 271 14. Tyler Young 15. Norm Benning 252

IndyCar 1. Will Power 602 2. Helio Castroneves 563 3. Simon Pagenaud 510 4. Ryan Hunter-Reay 494 5. Juan Pablo Montoya 488 472 6. Scott Dixon 7. Tony Kanaan 425 424 8. Carlos Munoz 9. Sebastien Bourdais 418 400 10. Marco Andretti

Formula One 1. Nico Rosberg 202 2. Lewis Hamilton 191 3. Daniel Ricciardo 131 4. Fernando Alonso 115 95 5. Valtteri Bottas 6. Sebastian Vettel 88 69 7. Nico Hulkenberg 8. Jenson Button 60 9. Felipe Massa 40 10. Kevin Magnussen 37

Both Hamlin and NHRA Kyle Busch have wins Top Fuel this season and will make 1. Doug Kalitta 1,446 the Chase for the Sprint 2. Antron Brown 1,354 Cup championship.

3. Shawn Langdon 1,204 Matt Kenseth, who had 4. Tony Schumacher 1,075 a series-high seven victories a year ago, is winFunny Car less, but should make the 1. Robert Hight 1,271 Chase on points. Michael 2. John Force 1,224 Waltrip Racing driver 3. Ron Capps 989 AP Clint Bowyer is also win4. Courtney Force 980 Denny Hamlin has grown frustrated by the Toyota less and on the bubble of Pro Stock engines used by Joe Gibbs Racing. He feels they making the Chase.

1.

Erica Enders-Stevens 1,229 “As an engine builder, are at a disadvantage to other teams.

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Jason Line 1,192 never good enough,’” Gibbs, who has Toyota’s engines. Wilson said he 4.

Jeg Coughlin 1,128 doesn’t think it’s as bad Wilson said. “Find me a only two victories this Pro Stock Motorcycle as Hamlin portrayed. driver that’s ever happy year. “We’re trying to “We’re not down 50 with their engine perclose hard and trying 1. Andrew Hines 853 horsepower, I guarantee formance, and you’re to put ourselves in a 2. Eddie Krawiec 762 you that,” Wilson said. going to find a not very good position. We’ve 3. Hector Arana Jr. 614 good driver.”

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prep roundup

Rockets 2nd at Cambridge Kozeal leads Clippers past IC; Thunder edge Cougars

By SVM Sports Staff

The Rock Falls girls golf team placed second with a 265 total among three teams Wednesday at Valley View Club in Cambridge.

Rockridge won with a 236 behind medalist Jillian Stone’s 47, while Orion was third with 270.

Liz Lego led the Rock Falls for the second consecutive meet when she carded a 51. Nicole Arduini (69), Makenzie Fauble (72) and Nicole Tupper (73) rounded out the scoring for the Rockets.

Boys golf

(41) and Tracer Mills (42) led the Clippers to a 5-stroke win at Shady Oaks.

Logan Thake carded a 50, while Jake Lucas turned in a 51 to cap the scoring for Amboy. Indian Creek’s Drew Headley Amboy 184, Indian earned medalist honors Creek 189: Griffin Kozeal with a 40.

West Carroll 193, Eastland 201: Cameron Ehlers

earned medalist honors with a 6-over-par 42 as the Thunder topped the Cougars at Lake Carroll.

Sean Keckler and Anthony Mendoza added 46s for West Carroll.

Shay Goellner was low for Eastland with a 44.

Boys golf Wednesday’s results at Shady Oaks Par 35

Amboy 184, Indian Creek 189 Medalist: Drew Headley (IC) 40 Amboy: GriffIn Kozeal 41, Tracer Mills 42, Logan Thake 50, Jake Lucas 51, Sam Kline 60, Collin Cromwell 71 at Lake Carroll Golf Course, Lanark Par 36

WEST CARROLL 193, EASTLAND 201

Medalist: Cameron Ehlers (WC) 42 West Carroll scores: Sean Keckler 46, Anthony Mendoza 46, Hayley Guilinger 59, Matt Hearing 62, Tristin Ritchie 69 Eastland scores: Shay Goellner 44, Austin Poffenberger 51, Karissa Freidag 51, Connor DeGroot 55, Curt Strauss 56, Grace Norrton 64 JV result: Eastland 219, West Carroll 251 Medalist: Collin Eubanks (E) 50

Girls golf at Valley View Club in Cambridge Par 37

Rock Ridge 236, Rock Falls 265, Orion 270

mlb roundup

Medalist: Jillian Stone (RR) 47 Rock Falls: Liz Lego 51, Nicole Arduini 69, Makenzie Fauble 72, Nicole Tupper 73, Adison Wolf 74, Payton Law 78

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The Cardinals’ Jon Jay is doubled-off at first base by Reds first baseman Todd Frazier as he tries to retreat on a fly out by Matt Adams, ending the first inning of Wednesday’s game in St. Louis. The Cards won 7-3.

Cardinals break out brooms Peralta’s 2B keys sweep of Reds; Cubs, Sox both lose By the Associated Press

Lance Lynn beat Cincinnati for the third straight time, Jhonny Peralta hit a bases-clearing double, and the Cardinals topped the Reds 7-3 Wednesday in St. Louis to complete a three-game sweep.

Reds starter Johnny Cueto (157) was off-kilter from the get-go, and missed a chance to become the majors’ first 16-game winner.

He allowed five runs in five-plus innings, and his seven-game winning streak ended.

The Cardinals have won eight of nine, and swept the Reds at home for the first time since Sept. 26-28, 2008. Cincinnati has lost 10 of 12, with Cueto getting the two wins.

Jon Jay had three hits, scored twice and was plunked by a pitch for the sixth time in six games for St. Louis. He is batting .514 (18 for 35) during a 12-game hitting streak, and has been hit by a pitch a majors-leading 16 times.

Today’s games • Giants at Cubs, 4:05 p.m. (completion of Tuesday’s suspended game) • Giants (Bumgarner 13-9) at Cubs (T.Wood 7-10), 7:10 p.m.

(CSN/720 AM) Giants 8, Cubs 3: Jake Peavy pitched seven solid innings in his fifth start with San Francisco, and the Giants rolled past the Cubs, hours after they won a protest regarding a rain-shortened loss from the night before.

Hunter Pence and Andrew Susac homered, and Travis Ishikawa drove in three runs with pair of doubles among three hits to help the Giants strengthen their hold on an NL wild card spot.

Peavy (2-3) has won two straight after losing his first three starts with San Francisco following a July 26 trade from Boston where he was 1-9.

He allowed 10 hits, struck out

eight and walked none. Chris Valaika’s two-run homer in the second inning accounted for the only runs against him.

Struggling starter Edwin Jackson (6-14) was hit hard in just 2 2/3 innings, his shortest outing of the season. He allowed seven runs, eight hits and two walks.

Orioles 4, White Sox 3: Nelson Cruz took the major league lead with his 33rd home run, and surging Baltimore completed a three-game sweep of the White Sox in Chicago.

Adam Jones and Steve Pearce also homered for the Orioles, who have won four straight and extended their AL East lead to nine games.

Baltimore posted its first sweep in Chicago over the White Sox since July 1995. Cruz’s homer was a two-run shot in the fourth off Hector Noesi (7-9) that gave Baltimore a 3-2 lead. Cruz is one ahead of White Sox rookie Jose Abreu and Miami’s Giancarlo Stanton for the homer lead.

“I feel a lot better than I was going into last year,” Shetter said. “I’m a lot bigger and stronger.”

Shetter is also one of the speedier Golden Warriors, and figures to play a prominent role in the passing game.

“He’s a guy that we’re looking to get a lot of touches,” Schlemmer said. “He can really catch the ball, but he’s also a great blocker. He’s going to be a very big part of our offense.”

Defensively, Shetter will be in the mix for a safety position. He was a starting cornerback a year ago before getting hurt in a Week 2 win against Johnsburg.

It is on defense where Gould hopes to make his biggest impact, at defensive end. He was a 6-1, 170-pound linebacker as a junior, but has blossomed into a 6-3, 195-pounder who, it is hoped, can handle the physical demands of playing on the line.

“It’s a little different from what I played in

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Today’s game Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s box score

Orioles 4, White Sox 3 Baltimore Chicago

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National League Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia

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Wednesday’s results Texas 5, Miami 4 Philadelphia 4, Seattle 3 Toronto 9, Milwaukee 5 N.Y. Mets 8, Oakland 5 Washington 3, Arizona 2 Pittsburgh 3, Atlanta 2 St. Louis 7, Cincinnati 3 San Francisco 8, Chicago Cubs 3 Colorado 5, Kansas City 2 San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, late

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Sterling varsity football players work on defensive drills during the first day of practice. The Warriors are coming off a 5-4 campaign in 2013. the past,” Gould said, “but the coaches put me there for a reason, and I’m going to try to do my best at the new spot.

Being so tall, I’ve got to get low and stay low. It’s all about getting to the quarterback.”

Schlemmer noted Gould will likely be a work in progress, as he adjusts to the new position.

“He’s got some technique stuff that he’s still

working on,” Schlemmer said, “but he’s been very coachable. Coach [Mike] LeMay, our defensive line coach, has been impressed with the way he’s been making strides every single day.”

On offense, Gould will vie for snaps at tight end.

When asked what their goals were for the season, both Shetter and Gould mentioned the team ahead of anything they

could accomplish individually. Specifically, it’s about getting back to the playoffs.

Sterling went 5-4 last season, and had an 11-year postseason run snapped.

“We were decent, but it was disappointing not making the playoffs,” Shetter said of the 2013 season. “We’re really looking forward to making the playoffs this year.”

Cardinals 7, Reds 3 Cincinnati St. Louis

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HBP–by Cueto (Jay, Holliday). WP–Contreras, C.Martinez.

T–3:12. A–43,085 (45,399).

NFL preseason

Friday’s games Baltimore at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

Houston at Cleveland, 6:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Seattle at Boston, 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago

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Today’s games Houston (Keuchel 10-8) at N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 4-2), 12:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Kluber 13-6) at Minnesota (P.Hughes 13-8), 12:10 p.m.

Detroit (Price 12-8) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 8-6), 12:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 11-4) at Boston (R.De La Rosa 4-4), 6:10 p.m.

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Wednesday’s results Texas 5, Miami 4 Philadelphia 4, Seattle 3 Toronto 9, Milwaukee 5 N.Y. Mets 8, Oakland 5 Houston 5, N.Y. Yankees 2 Detroit 6, Tampa Bay 0 L.A. Angels 8, Boston 3 Baltimore 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Cleveland 5, Minnesota 0 Colorado 5, Kansas City 2

Gould adjusting to defensive end

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SF–Sandoval.

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T–3:11. A–30,633 (41,072).

Today’s games Arizona (Miley 7-9) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 6-9), 3:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs 2, San Francisco 0, 5 innings, comp. of susp. game, 4:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 11-9) at Cincinnati (Holmberg 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 13-9) at Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 7-10), 7:05 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 11-11) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 12-8), 9:10 p.m.

Friday’s games Baltimore at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

San Francisco at Washington, 6:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

Miami at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

San Diego at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s box scores

Giants 8, Cubs 3 San Francisco Chicago

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Friday’s games Carolina at New England, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at N.Y. Jets, 6:30 p.m.

Jacksonville at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Oakland at Green Bay, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Seattle, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s games Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 3:30 p.m.

Dallas at Miami, 6 p.m.

Tennessee at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Washington at Baltimore, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Kansas City, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Indianapolis, 7 p.m.

St. Louis at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Houston at Denver, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s games San Diego at San Francisco, 3 p.m.

Cincinnati at Arizona, 7 p.m.

College football Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Pv 1. Florida St. (57) 14-0 1,496 1 11-2 1,361 7 2. Alabama (1) 3. Oregon (1) 11-2 1,334 9 4. Oklahoma (1) 11-2 1,324 6 5. Ohio St. 12-2 1,207 12 6. Auburn 12-2 1,198 2 10-3 1,106 16 7. UCLA 8. Michigan St. 13-1 1,080 3 9. South Carolina 11-2 1,015 4 10. Baylor 11-2 966 13 11. Stanford 11-3 885 11 8-5 843 NR 12. Georgia 13. LSU 10-3 776 14 14. Wisconsin 9-4 637 22 15. Southern Cal 10-4 626 19 16. Clemson 11-2 536 8 9-4 445 21 17. Notre Dame 18. Mississippi 8-5 424 NR 19. Arizona St. 10-4 357 20 20. Kansas St. 8-5 242 NR 21. Texas A&M 9-4 238 18 9-4 226 NR 22. Nebraska 23. North Carolina 7-6 194 NR 24. Missouri 12-2 134 5 9-4 130 25 25. Washington Others receiving votes: UCF 94, Florida 87, Texas 86, Duke 71, Iowa 68, Louisville 48, Marshall 41, Oklahoma St. 37, Virginia Tech 26, TCU 23, Mississippi St. 22, Michigan 19, Texas Tech 19, Miami 16, Cincinnati 15, Boise St. 10, Oregon St. 10, BYU 8, Northwestern 8, Penn St. 5, Navy 2, Vanderbilt 2, Louisiana 1, Nevada 1, Utah St. 1.

Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Upheld the San Francisco protest of Tuesday’s game against Chicago at Wrigley Field, making it a suspended game to be completed Thursday.

American League BOSTON RED SOX — Activated C David Ross from the 15-day DL. Recalled OF-1B Alex Hassan from Pawtucket. Optioned C Daniel Butler and RHP Steven Wright to Pawtucket (IL).

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Activated OF Wil Myers from the 60-day DL. Optioned INF Vince Belnome to Durham (IL). Transferred OF Jerry Sands from the 15- to the 60-day DL. National League PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Reinstated RHP Gerrit Cole from the 15-day DL. Optioned INF Brent Morel to Indianapolis (IL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Reinstated OF Cameron Maybin from the restricted list.

Optioned INF Jace Peterson to El Paso (PCL). Designated LHP Bobby LaFromboise for assignment.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS — Announced Charles Lee and Ben Sullivan have been added to the coaching staff.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed DT Darnell Dockett on injured reserve. Signed DL Isaac Sopoaga and DL Ryan McBean to one-year contracts.

BUFFALO BILLS — Placed LB Stevenson Sylvester on the injured reserve list.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Traded K Cody Parkey to Philadelphia for RB David Fluellen.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed FB Eric Kettani. Waived/injured TE Fendi Onobun.

NEW YORK JETS — Placed CB Dexter McDougle on injured reserve.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Re-signed K Kevin Goessling. Waived/injured S Jeremy Deering.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Released WR Lavelle Hawkins. Claimed OT Edawn Coughman off waivers from Buffalo.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Claimed P Tress Way off waivers from Chicago.

Waived P Blake Clingan.

HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES — Named Kevin Devine player personnel director, Randy Cunneyworth player development coach, Jerry Forton NCAA scout, Jason Long coordinator of player development, Corey Smith video coach, Jim Kovachik pro scout, and Seamus Kotyk and Victor Nybladh amateur scouts.

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Cindy Crawford said, “I just want to be a nice girl from the Midwest. I don’t want to have to act like a heavy to be taken seriously, and I resent that I have to be so pushy and political sometimes just to do my job.”

At the bridge table, if you get pushy in the bidding, you had better take the play seriously to complete the job successfully.

In today’s deal, West leads the heart king against six spades. How should South play?

In this modern auction, North’s fit-showing redouble indicated exactly three-card spade support.

South’s three-heart cuebid was a game-force. Four hearts was a control-bid (cue-

bid), showing first-round control in that suit and expressing slam interest. Four no-trump was Roman Key Card Blackwood, the reply indicating three key cards (here, two

aces and the spade king).

South would like to draw trumps and establish dummy’s club suit by cashing the ace and king and ruffing down the queen. However, even if that worked, there would be no immediate dummy entry to get to the last three clubs. Instead, South must hope West has the club queen.

South wins with his heart ace and cashes the spade ace.

But then he must not proceed too quickly. When West drops the 10, declarer must carefully unblock dummy’s nine. Next, South plays a spade to dummy’s queen, finesses his eight on the way back, and draws East’s last trump. Finally, declarer runs the club 10 and makes his contract. He takes five spades, one heart and six clubs. © 2014 UFS

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DIXON- 2BR, 1BA, QUIET, CLEAN, HARDWOOD FLOORS, APPLIANCES INCLUDWALK TO ED, DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, HEAT, WATER, INCLUDED. CALL ERICK- 815-7395806.

Park Setting, 2BR, 1832 2nd Ave., 1st floor, A/C. Applcs., garage, Near CGH & Rec Center. $585 815-499-0199

Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

Small 1BR, pay elec. only. $300 / mo. Call Vickie 815-973-4444.

MT. MORRIS 1 Br. All utilities, plus cable/Internet incl., $550/mo., Single room occupancy $400/mo.

Call Chris 815-732-7135

ROCK FALLS Clean 1BR on rivapplcs.

No er, pets.$400/mo.+de p. 815-626-4681 Edon Apts. 2BR, $400 $500mo., dep. Refs. Req. 815No dogs.

441-3999.

Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $425 + dep. 815-718-1784 On the river, 23BR applcs. No pets. $550/mo. + dep. 815-622-4681

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1st Month FREE! Call Me 2-Rent (815)632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431

NEW TODAY 2 Bedroom 1004 Idlewild Dr. Freshly painted, no pets, no smoking $595 mo. 309-645-3361 2BR lower level, stove, refrig., garb. incl. No pets. $500 + dep. & lease. Call 815-440-2145 2BR Northside, stove, refrig. No pets, non smoking. $500/mo. + dep.

815-973-5224 2BR very clean, quiet.

Garage, laundry. No smoking or pets. $500 & dep. 815-652-3365 2BR. $475/mo. All util. but elec: heat, water, garb. incl.

Lower & upper avail. Pets welcome w/$50 dep.

815-994-0755 NS Efficiency info youtube handy_50 815-440-3663

1 or 2BR, $430 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty 2 BR for $500 Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046 2BR Ranch style Duplex. A/C, stove, refrig., W & D. Breezeway, garage No pets. 1st mo. $500/mo. Last mo.

Rent $500, $200 Dep. 815-626-4951 Apts. No pets. Call 815-716-0367.

Lg. 1BR (lower).

No pets. Water, W/D, stove & refrig.

Furn. A/C garage.

1st mo. rent. $485/mo. Last mo.

Rent $485. $200 dep. 815-626-4951

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

Spacious 2BR apt.

Stove, refrig. furn.

Lease/dep. Req. H&H Rental Properties LLC 815625-7995

HOMES FOR RENT

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DIXON New 3BR, 2BA, w/ fireplace. Jacuzzi, all appli., on private wooded lot. $650/mo plus util.

630-310-7430 Nice 3-4 BR, no pets, $650 + dep.

815-631-6678

OREGON 2BR, 1000 S. 3rd St. full sz. basement, dishwasher, garbage disposal, A/C, huge back yard. $700/ mo.

815-973-5451 Sm 2 BR, No pets, no garage, all yard work provided.

Ref. Req. $525 + $525 dep. 815973-4744

POLO 2BR home. Applifurnished. ances Central air. Garage. and References deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

ROCK FALLS 2 BR Houses for rent in Rock Falls, starting at $545.

Call 815-622-2725 snlrentals.com 2BR, newly remodeled w/ applcs. $600+dep.

815441-0856 400 Ave. E. 2BR, Full bsmt., C/A. No pets. Call 815-5908233.

Large, clean, quiet 2 story, 2BR, 1.5 bath. 1 car garage.

C/A. All applcs. inc.

W/D. New bathroom, paint, & more. Nice area, walk to library & park. 521 W. 11th St. Sorry no pets or Sec. 8. $650 + sec.

630-902-1060 Remodeled Home for Rent.

7 mi. Prophet.

Rd. RF Sm. 2BR $450+$120/mo.

Utilities, lawn, snowplowing NO PETS RE/MAX Sauk Valley Call Chris 815-499-8279 Small 2BR, garage No pets. 815-6250624.

Sunny 3 BR, with family room. Why Rent? $598/mo 815-878-7399

STERLING 2BR., 1BA garage $550 NO PETS. mo. + dep. 815440-7985.

All new 2BR, big garage. Why rent? $550/mo. Call 815878-7399 Avail.

Sept. 1st Cozy 2-3BR $600/ mo. Refs. & dep. yard. req.back 815-441-1039.

House for Rent in Sterling 2BR, 1BA, attached garage. $575/mo. Call Brittany 815-380-3000 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

NEW TODAY RTO, 1414 17th Ave. 2BR $650/ mo.+ $2,500 dep.

815-535-1076

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MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

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Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

has a mobile home available for rent! $595/mo.

Call Kristine for details.

815-772-8943

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE Quonset Hut, nonheated storage, 1,584 sq. ft., $200/mo. 815-3782151 402

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Training provided. EOE 815-397-0410 Health Services Coordinator/RN (FT) Effective leadership and computer skills required; 2 years RN exp pref RN or LPN for 2-10 shift (FT/PT) Exceptional Care & Training Center 2601 Woodlawn Road * Sterling, IL melissa@ectc1.com EOE

Wanted C.N.A Full-Time P.M. And Part-Time Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE No Phone Calls Please!

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■■■■■■■■■ Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for Farm Help FT or PT $18/hr.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is Now Hiring for Mechanics FT or PT $30/hr.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for Payroll Person, FT or PT. Must be proficient in QuickBooks.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is Now Hiring truck drivers FT or PT $18/hr.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

$1500 SIGN ON BONUS, $60K $70K Annually!

Experienced Class A CDL Drivers Wanted! Dedicated Home Customer, Weekly and Excellent Benefits. Call 888-409-6033 or apply online www.DRIVEJTC.com AdbSALES = No COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED ! OLD FASHIONED COMMISSIONED SALES WHERE YOU ARE PAID 60+% FAST. LITTLE TRAVEL. FREE GREAT LOCAL EXPERILEADS. ENCED SALESMEN ONLY. 317696-1036 Ag/Commercial Lender Citizens First Bank in Clinton, IA is looking for an experienced Ag/ Commercial lender with strong credit analysis skills.

Candidate will be responsible for increasing an existing portfolio.

Candidate must live in the market area of the bank.

Compensation will depend on qualifications. Four year degree in the areas of finance, banking or business preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills, understanding of the financial industry and local economy, analytical skills and demonstrated knowledge of Word and Excel.

Minimum of 3-5 years experience.

Send resume to Citizens First Bank Attn: Human Resources 1442 Lincoln Way Clinton, IA 52732 Automotive Welder-Fabricator Wanted Applicants need experience with Mig Welding. Must be versatile and Fabrication have experience.

Mill, lathe & machining experience a plus. bellini@grics.net 815-284-4175 Canteen Cafeteria Part time, on-call employee needed.

Must be available for flexible hours.

Drug screen and background check req. See Nancy at Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Sterling, Tues-Sat., 8Noon for interview.

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Class A CDL Regional Drivers Multiple Positions Available, 1 yr Class A T/T exp in last 3 years req.

Good Pay, Newer Equipment domiciled in Dixon.

Home every weekend and 1-3 weeknights.

Call Pam at 719-645-7095

■■■■■■■■■ Combination Waitress/kitchen help, PT. Apply in person at Joe's Pizza, 119 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. No phone calls please Davidson Farms is looking for CDL-A drivers for Flatbed, Hopper and Dump work to join our family.

Benefits offered: •Affordable Health Insurance •401K •Paid Vacation •Home time daily •Excellent Pay •Driver referral bonuses •Newer Equipment If interested please call or come in. Interviews conducted immediately.

Davidson Farms, 5960 S. Woodlawn Rd., Creston, IL 60113.

Phone: 815-384-3208.

In Home Care RN-LPN-CNA •Weekly Pay •Vacation Pay •Flexible Scheduling Mercy Nursing Services 888-939-0977

Now Hiring for all positions for new location in Sterling.

Apply in person at Subway, 2501 E. Lincolnway Sterling, Across from Walgreens on Friday Aug. 15th, 22nd, & 29th between 2 & 5 p.m. No phone calls, please.

Due to continuing Serenity growth, Hospice & Home is seeking a fulltime Registered Nurse to join our hospice team. RN position requires on-call availability. must Candidates possess excellent assessment and communication skills and ability to work independently. Previous experience in hospice or home care and computer-based charting a plus.

Applications available on our website: www.serenity hospiceandhome .org or call 815732-2499 for more information.

Established Dixon area businesses hiring for 2 part time positions: • Busser, dishwasher and general cleaning • Clerical office, days, with computer skills req. Some package lifting.

Great phone and customer service skills a must. Backcredit, ground, drug checks req. $8.50-$9/hr to start with raises on performance.

Call 815-440-2392 Experienced Driver sought for Grain Hauling, CDL & medical card required. Farm background a plus. Resume to: Gentle Ridge Farms. 4512 E. Lincolnway, Sterling IL 61081 Farm Equipment Operator A seasonal full time position operating tracked farm tractors and semis.

Class A CDL required. M & R Farms, 815-2883136.

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Growing & Established Heating & Air Conditioning Company seeks motivated Service Technician for residential & light commercial service & installation.

At least 4 yrs. experience required.

Please send resume to Box #1236 c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

Local Furniture store looking for 1 reliable person to strip/refinish furniture. Will train, must have valid drivers license. Apply in person to Yesterdays furniture. 316 S. Lincoln Ave, Dixon.

Delivery/ Warehouse PT/FT. Must have valid driver's license.

Involves delivery and installation of appliances.

Apply in person with resume to: Farley's Appliance 1245 N. Galena Ave., Dixon

IT Coordinator (Amboy, IL) 7:30am-4:30pm Mon.-Fri. $25/hr.

Email Resume to carolyn.schmidt @singlepath.com

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Resthave Home is currently seeking Certified Nursing Aides that are outgoing, self-motivated and genuinely caring people. You must have a love for the elderly! If you fit this description and are willing to make a difference in the lives of our Residents apply today.

Resthave Home is located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison Illinois and is currently expanding to add a new 70 bed nursing wing. Candidates need to have a current certificate. We are currently looking to fill 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Resthave Home offers competitive wages as well as shift differential pay. Full-time and part-time positions available. Applications are available in the Business Office at Resthave.

Resthave is also has an opening for a part-time Activities Assistant. This position requires working early evening hours as well as some weekends. Applications for this position are available in the Business Office.

Semi Truck Drivers for Fall harvest and local hauls, part time & full time. 2yrs experience. Call and leave msg. 815288-5000 TEMPORARY HELP WANTED in agricultural office.

Salary starting around $12 per hour. Applications are available at 319 South Mason, Amboy, Illinois 61310.

Applications must be received by COB September 2, 2014. We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Morrison Public Works is accepting applications for a Laborer's position with the following qualifications: Applicant must agree to a background check, physical and successfully pass a drug screening. Possess an Illinois drivers license with a CDL (air breaks) endorsement or ability to obtain CDL within three months.

Importantly, the successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player, with strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. You will have the motivation to work autonomously and be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise. This role requires an individual with strong organizational and analytical skills. Computer skills a plus. EOE Apply

by Sept. 9, 2014.

Applications may be picked up and returned to: City of Morrison 200 West Main St. Morrison IL. 61270 TO OUR

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Want to make a difference in the life of a child?

The YWCA of the Sauk Valley has 3 openings: Child Caseworker: Fulltime position; provides services to child and adult clients. Works 311 p.m., TuesdaySaturday. Bachelor's degree required.

Child Advocate: Provides services to children and adults. High school required; college, experience with children desired.

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TechGYRLS Facilitator: Leads after-school computer program for grade school girls.

Part time during school year.

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PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, August 21, 2014 • PAGE B7

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OSI Plaintiff, -v.ABIGAIL L. HOOKS, et al Defendant

11 CH 97 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on September 19, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street front door entrance, MORRISON, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE, IN BLOCK 8 IN AREY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 700 AVENUE A, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-27-310-009.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $59,814.28.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South 96026.

Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-96026 Case Number: 11 CH 97 TJSC#: 3414192 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 4, 2014 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HEATING AND PLUMBING CONTRACTORS NEEDED Tri-County Opportunities Council will be conducting an informational meeting for HVAC contractors interested in participating in the Weatherization Program during the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (with the possibility of extension). Furnace and Plumbing Contractors will meet on September 4, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held at the Tri-County Opportunities Council's Office at 405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 in the Weatherization Office.

All Contractors wishing to attend this meeting should call our office at 1-800323-5434 x 12 or 815-625-7830 x 12 to register their company name and how many will be attending. The purpose of the meeting is to explain the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program. All contractors who attend will be given a contractor pre-qualification application and a bid package.

The Notification of Intent to Bid is due in our office by 4:30 p.m. on September 2, 2014. The Pre-Qualification documents and the bid packages are due by 4:30 p.m. on September 12, 2014 at the TCOC office located at 405 Emmons Avenue, P O Box 610, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071.

Examples of procedures are furnace and CAZ Zone testing, furnace retrofits, repairs/replacement, water heater repair/replacement and the installation of exhaust fans and related equipment to comply with the ASHRAE 62.2 residential requirements. Please remember to call 1-800-323-5434 x 12 or 1-815-625-7830 x12 and let us know if you will be attending.

Tri-County Opportunities is an equal opportunity employer and encourages small, minority and women owned businesses are encouraged to apply.

Aug. 20, 21, 22, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Plaintiff, CASE NO. 2013 CH 10 vs.

MOISES CANTU, JR, DECEASED; A SINGLE MAN AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH; OTHER WISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MOISES CANTU, JR; PRISCILLA CANTU; MOISES CANTU, III; TRI-COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL; UNKNOWN TENANTS and/or OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; KIPP E. MEYERS, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MOISES CANTU, JR, DECEASED. Defendants .

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECOLOSURE SALES)

Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on May 7, 2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, will on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at he hour of 10:00 A.M., at the third floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, located at 200 East Knox Street, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash (10% at the time of sale and the balance within thirty (30) days, plus interest at the statutory Judgment rate on any unpaid portion of the sale price from the date of payment), the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes and to any special assessments of special taxes levied against said real estate.

The subject property is offered for the sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition.

Upon the sale being made and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon court conformation of said sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Said property is described as follows, to-wit: The North Half if Lot 12 in Block 8 of Grimes Subdivision No.1, located in the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 224, Township 21 North, Range 6 East of the 4th P.M., in Whiteside County Illinois.

Common Address: 1301 Fisher St. Sterling Illinois 61081 Parcel No. 10-24-233-020 Ranch home; 2 bedrooms; 1 bathroom; One car attached garage; aluminum siding.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The Judgment amount was $59,009.47. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the Whiteside County Court file to verify this information.

Sale Clerk: Lester S. Weinstine, Law Office of Lester S. Weinstine, P.C. 409 North Cherry St. Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: (815)-

772-7211

Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that Plaintiff's Attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

August 7, 14 & 21 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTHEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of William F. Jonaway No. 2014 P 92 Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice given to creditors of the death of William F. Jonaway. Letters of Office were issued on July 18, 2014 to Kurk Jonaway 205 16th Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081, as executor, whose attorney of record is Louis F. Pignatelli, Pignatelli & Associates, P.C. 102 E. Route 30, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071. The estate will be administrated 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 in Whiteside County, 101 East 3rd Street, Sterling, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 14, 2015, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by §18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, 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 representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Kurk Jonaway, Independent Executor of the Estate of William F. Jonaway, Deceased.

Pignatelli & Associates, P.C. 102 East Route 30 Rock Falls, IL 30 Ph: 815-626-0500 Fax: 815-626-0526 August 14, 21 & 28 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF HAROLD R. PALMER, Deceased.

No. 14 P 97 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of HAROLD R. PALMER. Letters of Office were issued to JANET L. PALMER, 7859 Cunniff Road, Rock Falls, Illinois, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 East Fifth Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before February 26, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 19th day of August, 2014.

JANET L. PALMER, Independent Representative WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 East Fifth Street, P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081-0400 Telephone: (815) 625-8200 Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 4, 2014 ASSUMED NAME ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE Public Notice is Public Notice is hereby given that hereby giventh that on August 4 A.D. on August 8 A.D. 2014 a certificate 2014 a certificate was filed in the Of- was filed in the Office of the County fice of the County Clerk of Lee Coun- Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting ty, Illinois, setting forth the names forth the names and post-office ad- and post-office addresses of all of dresses of all of the persons own- the persons ownconducting ing, conducting ing, and transacting the and transacting the business known as business known as Omni Services lo- David Kruse Truckcated at 291 IL. Rt. ing located at 203 2 Lot 75 Dixon, IL Eakle Road. Harmon, IL 61042.

61021. th Dated this 4th day Dated this 8 day August A.D. of August A.D. of 2014. 2014.

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by Gerianne Knack Deputy Deputy COUNTY CLERK County Clerk August 7, 14, 21, August 14, 21, 28, 2014 2014 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Rock Falls Elementary School District #13 in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, that a tentative budget for said district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 602 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois in this school district from and after 9:00 a.m. on the 14th of August, 2014.

Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 7:30 p.m. On the 17th day of September, 2014, at Merrill School in this school district,

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F12110453 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY- MORRISON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Betty J. Sterling aka Betty Sterling aka Bettie J. Sterling; Francis E. Bartz; Shirley Bartz; HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A. fka Household Bank; Capital One Bank (USA) N.A., successor in interest to Capital One Bank; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 19 Property Address: 10055 High Street, Fenton, Illinois 61251 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on June 18, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on October 2, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at The Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 at . to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: PARCEL 1: LOTS 1 AND 2, IN BLOCK 14, IN THE VILLAGE OF FENTON CENTER AND LOTS 4, 5, 6 AND 7, IN BLOCK 1, INMILLER'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF FENTON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: LOT 3, IN BLOCK 14, IN THE VILLAGE OF FENTON CENTER, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: PART OF LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 1, MILLER ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF FENTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8; THENCE WESTERLY, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8, A DISTANCE OF 35 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY IN A DIRECT LINE TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 9, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 4, BLOCK 14, VILLAGE OF FENTON CENTER; THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS 8 AND 9, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 10055 High Street, Fenton, IL 61251 Commonly known as: 10055 High Street, Fenton, Illinois 61251 P.I.N.: 14-10-353-003 ( 1of 2); 14-10-353-005 ( 2 of 2) First Lien Position; Amount $90,000.47

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Residence;

Judgment

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection.

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I623501 August 21, 28 & September 4 2014 INVITATION FOR BID EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES BID NOTICE Tri-County Opportunities Council is now accepting bids for equipment/supplies.

All bids must be submitted using TriCounty Opportunities Council's bid packet and must be marked ÒSEALED BIDÓ. Bid packets will be issued to any vendor who requests one in writing or by Phone from Tri-County Opportunities Council. The request should be sent to Tri-County Opportunities Council. 405 Emmons Ave. Rock Falls, Illinois 61071.

(815) 625-7830 ext-12 All requests for bid packets must be received in the TriCounty Opportunities Council office no later than (4:30 p.m.) on (09/08/14).

All bid packets must be completed and returned to the Tri-County Opportunities Council office no later than (09/12/14) at (4:30 p.m.). A public bid opening will be held on (09/15/14) at Tri-County Opportunities Council at (2:00 p.m).

Tri-County Opportunities Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to accept any proposal or part of a proposal which in its judgment will be in the best interest of the program and/or agency.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is an equal opportunity employer, small, minority, and women owned businesses are encouraged.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a United Way Agency.

Aug. 20, 21, 22, 2014

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Rock Falls Township High School District 301 Whiteside County, Illinois, that a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, was ap2014, proved on August 20, 2014, and is on file and available for public inspection in the High School District Office, 101 Twelfth Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois, since that time.

Notice is further hereby given that a Public Hearing on said tentative budget will be held on September 24, 2014, at 6:50 p.m., in Room 137 at Rock Falls Township High School, 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois.

August 21, 2014

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

FARM HELP WANTED 513 Farm truck and/or Drivers tractor needed, part-time. req.

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 AMBOY GARAGE SALES 624 Friday 8:30-4 & Saturday 8-12 114 W. Bacon St. Name brand clothing, Holiday items, fishing, truck box, air hockey table, kids bikes, toys, games, furniture, lots of household items & more!

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

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Thurs 12-5 Fri 9-4 35 N. Blackstone Avenue GAP, Matilda Jane, Justice, Carters, American Eagle, Eddie Bauer, girls clothes 2T-7, boys clothes M, baby boys clothes 09mo, womens & mens clothes (brand name) changing table, home décor, Graco car seat bases, Vera Bradley purses Thurs. 1-6, Fri. 8:30-6 & Sat. 812. 1338 Rt. 52 On hwy. 7mi.

Outside of Dixon.

Multi Family Sale Something for everyone priced to sell, lots of tools, Tonka toys new and old, huge collection of toy Harley bikes, lamps, microwave & micro.

Cart, desk, fish tanks, misc. furniture, baby swing and jumper, movies, Cherokee uniforms, clothes L3X, boys clothes 0-6mo., Horse tack, horse trailer, riding lawn mower, wagon wheels, fork lift forks, horse drawn bob sled, MTX speakers, demo derby truck tires, 2 cylinder flat head John Deere motor on steel truck, new Deco mesh wreath, Lots of new Christmas ornaments, dog breed, pitcher frames, cups and bags. Lots of misc and too much to list!

Fri. & Sat. 9-5 416 N. Hennepin Multi-Family Sale!

Furniture, wall hangings, decorative baskets, wreaths & shelves, hand painted items, knickknacks, lamps, microwave, student desk, file cabinets, hutch w/glass shelves, tent, patio chairs, boys 2T & some womens clothes, lots of misc.

Fall Garage Sales 9/19 – 9/21 Rock Falls & Sterling $10 ($5 fee for late registration) Register by 9/5.

Maps Available 9/18 @ Shell Stations & Schreiners RF Chamber 815-625-4500

Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-2 1600 Riverdale Rd. Lot 96 HUGE RUMMAGE SALE Scrap booking items, Home Interior pictures & Denim Day's figurines, Cracker barrel rocker, shop vac, Votive cups, Boating items, Christmas & harvest items, plus sz.

Womens clothes, mens XL-4XL clothes, furniture, 55' T.V., lots of items marked $1.00. RAIN OR SHINE!

Consignment Sale Items must go!

Wed. & Thurs, 9-7 Fri. 11-7, Sat. 9-4 Early Sales Starting Tues.

Bizarre Americana 609 W. Third St.

By Steel Worker's Credit Union bottom Ave. G Bridge Twin, full, queen, king beds $100.

Sofas $60, double reclining sofas, recliners $50, fullqueen, king bedroom set, washer dryer, upright chest, dresser, lg. table, dishwasher, heat/massg. rocker recliner, sofa, sofa sleeper, love seat, twin- full- queen headboards, new queen- king box springs/ like new, book cases, elec. & gas stoves, chest heat/ freezer, recliner, massg. loveseat, black computer desk & chair, chairs, ent. center, sm. pet cages, Early sales welcome Tues.

Much more! 815718-4385.

Friday 9-5 1503 17th Ave. Infant-adult clothing, crib, changing table, Shwinn folding baby bike trailer, baby items, toys, girls bike, furniture, glassware, kitchen items & misc.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8-5 22564 Moline Rd. Tool sale, plumbing tools, router table, mechanical tools, welding items, squirrel fan, truck tool box & misc.

Sat. (8/23), 9-1 1607 Pinewood Dr ★Furniture Sale ★ CASH ONLY Couches, love seats, chair set, end tables, lamps, BR dresser, headboard, dining set.

Patio table, umbrella + 6 chairs.

All is in good cond.

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri 8-4 & Sat 8-12 609. E 3rd St. Fax machine, books, TV with VHS movies, household items, games, gas cans, antiques, painted tea pots, JD snow blower 26”, 5HP Troy chipper, Indian Corn Fri. & Sat. 9-4 421 N. Dement Ave. Toys, equipment, ski's, snowboard, family clothes & misc.

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Fri. 10-4 & Sat. 8-noon 2011 N. Brinton Storage Unit Construction, lawn, & garden equipment, plus tools.

Kitchen applcs. at another location.

Call 815-677-7801 Fri. 5pm-8pm & Sat., 8am-2pm 308 Fox Trot BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS SALE HUNDREDS! History, Quilting, Trains, Guns, Automobile, Religious, Dixon, Antique books, and MORE. Vintage magazines ephemera! and Books and paper lovers don't miss this one!

Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-3 314 Park St. Small applcs., beddécor, ding, wreaths, glassware, linens, clothing, mens items, too much to mention!

Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-12 210 N. Brinton Moving Sale!

Home furnishings, furniture, nice women's clothes, Coach-D-B purses, holiday items, dog crate, books, tools, shrub trimmer, 12 pc. china set, ...

Friday 8-2 & Saturday 8-12 622 E. Third St. Table/ 4 chairs & hutch, kids & adult house clothes, wares, bedding, dolls, toys, sport equip., & much more!!

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-4 1600 Riverdale Rd. #41 (off P-Town Rd) RV items, towbar, patio table, ceiling light, clothes & lots of misc!

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Requirements: • Must be experienced • Able to install whole house standby generators • Must be proficient in residential, commercial and industrial electrical work • Must be self-motivated

Fri. & Sat. 8-5 1600 Riverdale Rd. Lot 4 Country Acres Mobile Home Park children's & adult toys, clothing, books, household items, tools, misc.

Fri. & Sat. 8-?

209 Dixon Ave. Table & chairs, hall tree, corner hutch, musical equip., primitives, guitar, vintage mild fridge, scrubs, hanging & wall lighting, water cooler, sports wall babyhangings, adult clothing, Americana, cosmic books, CD's.

Movies, new & vintage toys, tools, fenton blue & other collectibles & many more items!

Fri. & Sat. 9-5 911 Long St. Darril Waltrip 25 yrs, complete 7 car set 1/24 & 1/64, womens, mens, girls & boys clothing all sz., craft items, new exercise equipment, AB lounge, body inversion, sm. & Trampoline more.

Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-1 28930 Knief Rd. Large Multi Family Sale!

Womens & mens clothing, Christmas decor, & home tools and sports equipment.

Sat. only, 8a-2p 1201 W. 9th Ave. Large Group Rummage Sale Clothes, lots of nice misc. household items, treadmill, desk, craft magazines, sheet music. Cancel if rain.

Fri. only, 9-2 225 W. 13th St. Back to School Sale!

Name brand clothing- fall & winter jackets: Hollister, Aero, North Face, Columbia, Under Armour.

Longaberger, Xbox, PS3 games, home décor, car seats, purses, shoes. Atlanta Braves coats & jerseys!

Friday, 3pm-7pm One Day Only!

No early sales 1014 Shore Acres Road Girls & boys clothing 7/8 thru 10/12, men's, womens & Jrs. 3-5. 7pc. Living rm. Set, 5pc.

Dining rm. set, 2 china cabinets, VCR's, DVD players, make up vanity, surround sound speakers, carpet cleaners, Shop Vac, dog cages, storm door, leaf blowerneeds work, dog statues, lots of toys & misc.

Thursday Friday & Saturday 8-?

200 6th Ave (in alley) Shaped Styrofoam, celling lights, Wilton products, adult clothing, cake toppers & lots of misc.

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 28909 Surrey Dr. Lots and lots & Too much to mention!

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 909 6th Ave. Big Yard Sale Clothes, shoes, purses & lots of misc.!

Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-2 1102 E. 15th St. Lots of nice name brand clothing, infant-adult, Tupperware, Avon, Knick toys, Knacks, computer books, desk, bikes & much misc.!

Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-2 28885 Fulfs Rd. Huge Sale!

Kids and adult clothes, glassware, new furniture, items, tools, fishing poles, lures, ice augers, lots of misc

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Donaldson Company, Inc. a worldwide leader in air filtration solutions, is currently seeking a quality engineer for its facility located in Dixon, IL. The successful candidate will possess the following: • BS in Engineering or related field • 3+ yrs manufacturing experience, quality control or continuous improvement • Statistical Process Control experience • One or more years of experience with ISO certifications • Ability to apply Six Sigma tools and principles such as Process Capability, Gage RR, DMAIC • Experience in 8D analysis and implementing corrective actions • Certified Lead Auditor preferred • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred

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POSITION OPENINGS Family and Community Ser vice Worker: Rochelle; 40 hrs./wk.; school year. Minimum of AAS degree in social services, human services or closely related filed. BA or BS degree preferred. Must be bi-lingual.

Pre-K Teacher: Rochelle. 40 hours/wk., school year; Minimum of a BA in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.

Bus Monitor : Dixon & Rochelle. 30 hrs./wk.; school-year; Minimum of high school diploma or GED and excellent driving record.

Parent-Child Educator : Rochelle. 30 hrs./wk.; full year. Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE. Must be bilingual.

Food Service Worker/Bus Monitor: Morrison. 30 hrs/wk.; school year; Minimum of high school diploma or GED Valid Illinois drivers license.

Pre-K Teacher Assistant: Sterling. 30-40 hrs./wk., school-year & full-year positions; Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child development or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE. Pre-K Teacher; Sterling. 40 hrs./wk.; full year; Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in early childhood, child development or related field.

Sterling Infant-Toddler Teacher: 40 hrs./week, full year. Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood, child development or closely related field.

For information and application contract Tri-County Opportunities Council at 815-625-7830 or visit our website at www.tcochelps.org. Tri-County Opportunities Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com F12110453 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY- MORRISON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Betty J. Sterling aka Betty Sterling aka Bettie J. Sterling; Francis E. Bartz; Shirley Bartz; HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A. fka Household Bank; Capital One Bank (USA) N.A., successor in interest to Capital One Bank; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 19 Property Address: 10055 High Street, Fenton, Illinois 61251 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on June 18, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on October 2, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at The Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 at . to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 10055 High Street, Fenton, Illinois 61251 P.I.N.: 14-10-353-003 ( 1of 2); 14-10-353-005 ( 2 of 2) First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $90,000.47 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection.

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I623501 August 21, 28 & September 4 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OSI Plaintiff, -v.- ABIGAIL L. HOOKS, et al Defendant 11 CH 97 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on September 19, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street front door entrance, MORRISON, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 700 AVENUE A, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-27-310-009.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $59,814.28.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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 this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-96026. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-96026 Case Number: 11 CH 97 TJSC#: 3414192 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-12 3512 9th Ave. (off Science Ridge or 37th St.) Rose of Sharon, mowers, bikes, old bottles, tins, coats, jackets, shoes, kitchen, hand tools. Clothes: boys 4-8, girls 2-5, womens 8-14, mens M-XXL, books, cookbooks, sewing table, wine rack, collectibles, afghans, baby crib & mattress, Kerosene heaters.

Fri. 9-4, Sat. 10-2 1513 7th Ave. Estate Sale Effenbee doll, Beatles album collection, stereo stands, receivers, boosters, CD players, turn tables, speakers, vacuum cleaners, old bottles, fishing reels, lamps, bedding, new and used board games, stuffed chairs, coffee tables, vintage art, antique camera, projector with glass slides, binoculars, model boats, TV, new bed still in plastic, dresser, books, old toys, maps, cookware, washer, dryer, coolers, hand tools, Raleigh tour bike, other bikes, camping items, new paint and stain, deck chairs, many ladders, lawn mower, wood wheelbarrow, Primitives, lots of knick knacks. Way too much to list, brought to you by Rock River Estate Service.

Original Civil War good Sword, cond. $500/obo 815-284-9967

Curio cabinet, 3 glass shelves & light & glass doors. $65. 815-626-4392

Pennsylvania 1880's Coverlet 72” X 84 $95 815284-7910

Lazy Boy queen sofa sleeper, beige w/ stripes. $100.

815-499-8985.

New 42x42 tall w/ dining table round leaves $100 815-973-3375

Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8:00-2:00 25579 Front St. (Indian Ridge) Garage SaleFisherman's Dream!

6HP Johnson outboard motor, depth finders, trolling motors. Vintage, new and used....lures, rods, reels, etc.

Oars, fly rods. Way too much fishing stuff to list. SmokJohnstone er, Westerns, golf 815-718clubs.

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Stainless steel belt buckle homemade. $25 815-288-4397 Walnut wall magazine catalog rack.

Co.$35 815-2847910

APPLIANCES

710

Jewel & Clark cast iron stove, propane operated, outside use only. 3 burners & oven. $300. Call 815441-9737.

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

AIR CONDITIONERS 711 10,000 BTU Sharp, Exc. $90/obo. cond. Guaranteed.

Call 815-225-7904

FURNITURE

755

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 7 wk. old kittens free to good home.

All males. 815-5648924

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO STARTS HERE

Billy Goats pigmy $25 & $50.

Min. Donkeys $50 815-359-2001

Ag View FS, Inc. is accepting applications for a full time Applicator to work at our Ashton location.

Must have a Commercial Applicator’s license, CDL Driver’s license, the ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Company sponsored benefits including Health insurance, vacation accrual, 401K. Please send resume to: Ag View FS, Inc. P.O. Box 168 2290 Quarry Rd. Ashton, IL 61006 Phone: 815-453-7331

Your self directed IRA can buy this high cash flow property.

Call me for cash flow and profit analysis. $279,900 #123094

John Rosengren

We Have The Following Job Openings Available in Sterling & Morrison:

815-284-4663 office

Lube & Entry Level Technicians

RE/MAX Sauk Valley 815-631-8550 cell

Full-Time Openings:

PAID $10 TO $20 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

2nd Shift Parts Cleaners Days/Hours: Mon-Thurs (Some Fridays) 3:30pm-2:00am Parts Cleaners prep everything for paint.

Tasks include sanding, cleaning and masking.

No prior experience necessary.

Training will be provided.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

12,000 BTU GE, exc. cond. Guaranteed. $100/obo.

815-225-7904

16 Frank Sinatra phonograph records. $25 815284-7910

12,000 BTU Whirlpool, exc. cond. Guaranteed. $140/obo. 815225-7904

Please apply in person between 8:00am & 4:30pm or send your resume to humanresources@etnyre.com

I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

7,000 BTU Emerson, exc. cond.

Guaranteed. $70/ obo. 815-225-7904

1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, IL 61061 www.etnyre.com

E. D. Etnyre & Co.

Must Have Good Work Ethic - Neat Appearance Valid Driver’s License & Own Tools

The Dixon Police Department will be testing for the position of

Pete Harkness Auto Group offers:

PATROL OFFICER

• Very busy shops - we are growing

on Saturday, September 27, 2014.

To apply, go to www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com, www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com or discoverdixon.org for more information.

Applications are due on or before Friday, September 5, 2014.

The Dixon Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

• Complete benefit package • Ongoing paid training

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If You Are Interested Please George Orth Call or Email A Resume to: 815-985-7388 gorth@peteharkness.com Equal Opportunity Employer

SERVICE DIRECTORY An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Bicycles

Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates. Accept Visa & MC on all new installations.

GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

CALL 815-625-0955

FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

Asphalt

PROFESSIONAL LOT MAINTENANCE

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*Asphalt paving & Patch work * Seal Coating *Skid loader/ Dump Truck Work (Concrete Removal, Dirt and Gravel Hauling) Call for free, no obligation estimates 815-499-7195.

Locally owned And Operated.

Over 25 Years Asphalt Exp. Fully Insured

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.greenrivercyclery.com Mon. - Fri. 10-6

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Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

We specialize in exterior decks & privacy fences “You’ll always be a winner if we cut the deck” 815-288-4089 www.cosscustom woodworking.com

Dumpster Rental

LAUTS MASONRY & GENERAL CONTRACTING •Brick Block Stone & Cultured Stone Work •Tuck Pointing Chimney Repair & Removal Over 35 Years Experience Quality work for a reasonable price.

Bonded & Insured 815-718-4885 MASONRY PRO'S •Brick-Block-Stone •Chimneys repaired or rebuilt •New Masonry or restoration & tuck-pointing Get masonry repairs done before winter. Free estimates-25 yrs. exp.

Insured & bonded.

815-564-8754

Cleaning Service

✱Carpet/ Upholstery ✱Maid/Janitorial Business/ Residential Free Estimates 815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

Concrete Contractors

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION • • • • •

Garages Additions Remodeling Decks Homes

36 yrs. Experience.

815-626-9026

Construction RAM CONSTRUCTION •Carpentry •Concrete •Drywall •Texturing •Painting Licensed, Insured & Bonded 815-285-8148

Gutters

Haul/Clean Service

Painting

Property Maint.

Roofing/Siding

ELITE SEAMLESS GUTTERS, INC.

• House and Building Clean Outs • Handyman & Hauling Service • Tree Service Call 779-245-2619

Handy Woman

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5” & 6” Seamless Gutters Gutter Guard Soffitt Fascia We will take care of all your seamless gutter needs.

Brick & Masonry

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

Deck Builders

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Excavating

A&M Trucking Dirt (Black) Gravel Loader, Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Driveways & Lots,

815-590-1677

Genl. Contracting COOK'S QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Your Area Leader in Home Repair, Remodeling, Siding, Decks, Drywall, Elect., Plumbing and much more.

Int./ext. painting, power washing, decks, houses, RV's, etc. 10% Spring Disc., additional 5% for AffordSeniors. able, reliable, proFree fessional. estimates.

All calls returned. Licensed, Insured, Bonded.

815-535-0248 Gilbertson Construction Residential & ReCommercial. modeling, house winadditions, & dows, siding doors. Also mobile home repairs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. No Job Too Small. 30 yrs (815)622exp.

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PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 (815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm. com

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Great Garage Sales Call

284-2222

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

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• Painting Inside/Out • Faux Painting • Power Washing • Decks • Small Home Improvements

Remodeling

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Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Plumbing

Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956

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Fall is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel Re-roof / Reside your home!

Randy L. Moore

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Roofing

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured Woodstoves by Hearthstone wood and gas inserts-stoves expert installation or DIY. Visit our showrooms.

Anselmo's 1235 W. LeFevre Rd. Sterling 815-625-3519 Estimates by Appointment

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BY DENNIS, INC Complete Landscape Services & Designs www.dreamscapes bydennis.com

(815) 857-3281

Falling Meadows Land-care Is now accepting new clients for your landscape maintenance needs. One time or weekly service is available.

Call Mike at (815)590-9491

Painting Working Girl Painting *Int. & Ext. painting *Wallpaper removal *Decks *Basement sealing Insured Free estimates Credit Cards OK 815-508-6131 shirleypaints@ymail.com

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Call Ben 815-590-2694

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Storage

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Water Softeners

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Best Prices In Town!

12 CHEVY MALIBU LS

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, August 21, 2014 • PAGE B10 Farm truck and/or PETS & MISCELLANEOUS tractor Drivers 796 PET SUPPLIES 775 FOR SALE needed, part-time. req.

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House trained. around Raised kids. 815-535-6784 Red Lord Amazon parrot w/lg. cage.

Can talk some.

11yrs old. $350.

Call 815-441-9737

From

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14 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL

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WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN MOWERS

779

2010 Exmark Lazer Z 0-turn commercial mower. 24hp 52” Kawasaki. deck.

Purchased new, garaged. Only 100hrs. Like new. $7500/obo, over $11,000 new. 815631-9600.

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 WANTED COMIC BOOKS: Pre-1975, sports, non-sports cards, original art & movie memorabilia ESPECIALLY 1960's Collector/Investor, paying cash! Call MIKE: 800-273mikecar0312 bo@gmail.com We buy hand tools, power tools, fishing & camping equipment, jewelry, yard & garden lawn tools, small kitchen appliances, 815-626-2145

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 180+ Playboy magazines, 19772000. $30 for all.

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Builder Discount 815-626-4561

815-456-2175.

Blacktop Seal Coating Fritz Asphalt 815-499-2940 Brown baby crib with mattress. $40.

815-626-7214.

Crescent Professional tool set w/ case. New, never used. $100 OBO. 815-625-8911 Crest 16' canoe, fiberglass, by Coleman, made in Canada $400 815946-3572 Free bonfire wood.

815-626-4561 Free Ornamental grass, you dig.

815-499-0599 Golf Cart, Columbia Par-Car gas, 4 wheel, w/ canopy new tires and wheels. Fresh tune up. Excellent Cond. $1,700 815-631-1028 815-625-8656 Goodyear P205/75RIS tire.

Good tread. $8 815-275-3131 Hardee's glasses (17) from 1976. $35 815-288-4591 Kelly Explorer P195/70R14 Tire.

Good tread. $8 815-275-3131 Machinist Tool Set and set of 2 tool boxes, valued at over $2400; asking $1600, 815315-1942 New Inbacare power chair, blue, w/charger. Sacri$600/obo. fice 815-625-4899.

New Yamaha InSewing dustrial Machine & Table 815-213$500 0557 Outer's in-ground anchored clay bird thrower. $30 815275-3131 Porcelain Door knobs from 1800's. $8 pr.. Call 815288-4591 Rose of Sharon, $3. Call 815-6267214.

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815-285-4816.

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FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: water tank and running gear, 500-1,000gal 815-677-0201

CLASSIC CARS

1963 Ford Thunderbird, Great Project Car $5800/obo 815-626-4972 1977 Chevelle Malibu, 4dr. V8.

New paint & vinyl top.

New tires, wheels & dual exhaust. Very good running car. $4,000/obo. 815626-4173.

1977 Ford LTD 2dr.

1-owner, 42,000 miles, $4500 obo Must See! in Dixon 630-772-5051

AUTOMOBILES

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1992 Corvette, automatic 95K mi., white/white interior targa top w/ 2 tops $8900.

815-9734170 1993 Grand Marquis, 83K orig. mi.

Good tires, runs great. $1300 firm.

815-876-6867 2003 Buick Century 76K. New batt. & brakes. 2nd Owner. $5500 obo 815973-9134 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, Exc. Cond. Under 53k mi. Super charged w/ sun roof. $10,500 OBO 815973-9958 2004 Ford Taurus SE, 104K. Green, leather, AC,PW,PL, am/fm/CD. $4,000.

815-718-5688.

2005 Lincoln LS Sedan Coupe, sharp, 75,500 mi. $6,300/obo 815-718-1169 2005 Volvo V-50 2.4i Sport Wagon, 4dr. FWD, moon roof, leather heated seats. $5800/ obo. 815-213-2732 2006 Chrysler 300 Touring, asking $12,000/obo. 815631-1691.

2010 Malibu 2LT 79K Miles, One owner,well maintained. $10,800.

815-499-1943

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1937 John Deere B, New Tires, older restoration, runs good. $4,300. 815973-6564 1944 Farmall H, good tires, runs good, painted, bucket assemblynot painted, $3900 815-946-3730 1952 Ford 8N with LM59 finish mower & blade. $3,000.

Call 815-590-5007.

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2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

All Wheel Drive, The Balance Of The 3 Year 36,000 Mile Bumper to Bumper & The 5 Year 100,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty still Applies, 1 Owner, Clean CARFAX, 2.4 Liter 4 Cylinder Engine, Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, Tilt, Cruise, Rear Spoiler, Satellite Radio, Back-Up Camera, Bluetooth, Power Seats & Keyless Entry.

2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE Clean CARFAX, One Owner Vehicle, Balance Of The 3 Year 36,000 Mile Bumper to Bumper & The 5 Year 100,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty still Applies, 1.8 Liter 4 Cylinder Engine, Great Gas Mileage, Over 30 Miles A Gallon, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Tilt, Cruise, AM/FM/CD, Bluetooth & Keyless Entry. Sharp Car!!

2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT

4x4 Extended Cab, Clean CARFAX, Locally Owned, 5.3 Liter V8 Engine, Automatic Transmission, Tilt, Cruise, Dual Air & Heat Controls, Kenwood AM/ FM/CD/Navigation, Aluminum Tube Steps, Bed Rails, Alloy Wheels, Leather Seats & Keyless Entry. Loaded!! Won’t Last Long!! New Arrival!

2006 NISSAN MURANO SL

All Wheel Drive, Clean CARFAX, Local TradeIn, Loaded, 3.5 Liter V6 Engine, Automatic (Controlled Variable) Transmission, Air Conditioning, Tilt, Cruise, Power Seats, Leather Seats, Heated Seats, Bose, AM/FM/6 Disc CD, Luggage Rack, Fog Lights, Back-Up Camera, Keyless Entry & Keyless Start.

2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTZ Clean CARFAX, Local Trade-In, Balance Of

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2012 FORD FUSION SLE

Clean CARFAX, One Owner Vehicle, Low Miles, Balance Of The 3 Year 36,000 Mile Bumper to Bumper & The 5 Year 100,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty, 2.5 Liter 4 Cylinder Engine, Automatic Transmission, Dual Climate Controls, Tilt, Cruise, Moon-roof, Leather Seats, Heated & Power Seats, Fog Lights, Back Up Camera, Blind Spot Montitor, Premium Sony AM/FM/CD, Rear Parking Assist & Keyless Entry. Sharp Car!

2012 FORD ESCAPE LTD

Clean CARFAX, 3.0 Liter V6 Engine, Automatic Transmission, Dual Climate Control For Both Air Conditioning & Heat Controls, Tilt, Cruise, Leather Bucket Seats, Heated Seats, Moon-Roof, Dual Power Seats, AM/FM/6 Disc CD, Microsoft SYNC System, Back-Up Camera, Rear Parking Assist, Fog Lights & Keyless Entry.

2013 GMC TERRAIN SLT2

Clean CARFAX, Balance Of The 3 Year 36,000 Mile

Bumper to Bumper & The 5 Year 100,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty still Applies, 2.4 Liter 4 Cylinder Engine, Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, Tilt, Cruise, Fog Lamps, Rear Parking Assist, Power Lift Gate, Back-Up Camera, AM/FM/CD, Lane Departure System, Heated Leather Seats, Chrome Wheels, Keyless Entry & Factory Remote Start.

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2009 Chevrolet Silverado Reg. Cab, 32,000 Miles

2008 Buick Lucerne CXL 2008 Buick Enclave 2002 Pontiac Montana 2000 17’ XPress Flat Bottom Boat with 2005 50HP Mercury Motor & 22’ Boat Trailer 1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4

MSRP ....................... $18,100 DISCOUNT ...................... $911 MFG REBATE ............... $1,500

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NEW – G.E. stainless steel 5 burner gas stove with oven, upright freezer, Frigidaire refrigerator with freezer, 32” flat screen TV, round oak table, Dormia electric bed, dresser, couch, recliner, office equipment, several different size book shelves, huge bank vault (5 ft high, 3 ft. wide, 2 ft. deep), antique Singer upholstery sewing machine, cane rack with 11 different canes, large GeorgeWashington photo in a frame, extensive series of books, political buttons, vintage sick call crucifix, step by step sewing binder with patterns, vintage liquor decanter, Island Fun Barbie in box, ‘74 Holly Hobby collectible plate, antique red wooden wonder horse, old medicine bottles, Joe Camel collectible, vintage Amvets hat, Clarity phone for hearing impaired, set of 5 WWII Cd’s Bing Crosby, computer software, hard drives, cords, etc., kitchen items, patio swing, lots of household misc., dog clippers, 2 dog crates, gas grill etc. 24” yard machine snow blower, electric start 6 speed forward and 2 reverse (NEW). 42” riding lawn mower Kohler 19 engine, Poulan Pro 42cc chain saw, 21” lawn mower, garden tools, etc.

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*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. A72 Months at 2.79% $2,000 cash/trade, plus tax, title, license & doc fee down with approved credit. B 60 months at 3.09% $1,000 cash/trade, plus tax, title, license & doc fee down. with approved credit. C 54 months at 5.5% $1,000 cash/trade, plus tax, title, license & doc fee down with approved credit.

1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4x4

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2007 Ford Focus SES 4dr hatchback, runs great. snow tires & rims available $5200.

815-456-2706 leave msg 2007 Toyota Camry Solara Coupe, 74,500mi.

Great cond. Dark blue. $10,500. Call 815973-6542.

2010 Chevy Impala LTZ Sedan, loaded w/ options, champaign, w/ black leather interior, $13,500 815-7724997 Credit Problems?

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06' Toyota 4-Runner loaded, one of a kind, low $18,000 mileage, 815-946-3572 1995 Chevy Blazer, 4dr. Green, new tires. Runs good.

815-535$1500.

0423 1997 Chevy Blazer White. 125,786K. 4Wl dr. Air, recent tune up, new tires.

No rust, tight front end. Exc. shape! $2900. Call 815631-6665 2010 Lexus RX, Nav, new Michelin tires. Loaded. 42K. $28,000/obo. 779245-0265.

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1988 GMC 3500 dump truck. Fuel injected 350, some new parts $2500 815-994-0815 2000 Chevy S10 4x4, good cond., V6, A/C, 5 speed, 190k mi. $2850 Call 815-677-0201 2004 F150 Super Crew, 4x2. 43K mi.

Loaded. Exc. cond. winters.

Stored $18,500. Call 815499-4129.

VANS

911

1993 Chevy G20 Van, Handicap asking $2500, Has 600# capacity remote control handicap lift, van runs great, recently reshocks, placed battery, & rebuilt transmission. 815973-2579 1995 Chevy C30 box van, equipped w/air compressor, air hose, warm air tubing, Kohler generator built in sup110/220 plying electricity, locking tool drawers, flashing service lights.

New transmission & battery. Was used as service & pressure washing truck. Runs great! $6500/obo. Please contact Jim 815213-0855.

1999 Ford E150 Cargo Van w/ Hydraulic Wheelchair Lift. 98,480 mi. good condition. $3,300 OBO. Call 815-284-0284 1999 Plymouth Voyager. 6 cyl. No rust. $1,900. 815590-0131 or 815631-6199 2005 Dodge Caravan SXT, remote sliding doors and hatch. DVD player. $1,500 OBO. 779861-1090 2010 Dodge Caravan Grand SE, flex fuel 34k mi. $16,000. 815677-2402

4X4S

912

1996 GMC Sierra reg. cab, 128K mi., good cond., runs great, $3200/obo 815-590-9511

PARTS & ACC.

925

2 Michelin tires good 225-60-16, tread. $80/obo.

815-631-5810.

2013 GMC Denali 20” factory chrome wheels & BridgeTuranza stone tires. No miles, brand new take offs. $2500/obo.

815-631-9600.

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935

06 H-D Road King 1450 CC-8K miles, Black & Chrome $11,000 815-5907115 1994 Suzuki RF 900 25k mi. fresh service, good condition. $2,850 815626-4887.

2001 Harley Davidson FLHTP-I Trike, 88 cu. in. maintained.

Well Must see! $18,500.

815-535-6603 2004 Honda VT1100 C24 Shadow Sabre. 8,500mi, $3,200 OBO .815288-1646

2005 Softail Deluxe 16,140 mi. Extra add-ons.

Great pipes. sounding Well taken care of & garaged $10,250 563-343-2897 2006 Suzuki 650 1,660 Boulevard, mi., red, bags, windshield, cover, always garaged, like new, ½ price of new, $2600/obo.

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815-4410285 2007 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic electric Glide. 15K mi. $11,000 815631-4941 or 815626-3248 2007 Yamaha VStar Classic. Windshield, pass. seat w/back rest, bags, Vance/Hines pipes.

4,900 mi. $3,700.

815-626-2639.

2008 Roketa Scooter, 150cc w/ locked blue box & matching full helmet, asking $625 815-973-9010 2011 Black Harley Ultra Davidson Classic Trike. 12K mi. Ext. warranty.

Few more goodies. $26,000 815-6258855 2013 Victory Vegas Highball, only 200 mi. Matt black, many ape hangars, 106ci, 6spd. Solo 100 Hp. seat.

Showroom new!

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2002 Polaris Sportsmen HO 500 157 hrs., $3500 815-973-3765 2008 Polaris HO Sportsman ATV, 604mi. $3800.

815-718-1169.

BOATS/MOTORS

940

17' Bass Boat, 35 HP. Mercury with tilt & trim, 55 lb.

Minnkota depth finder, boat cover, extra prop. $3,000.

815-288-5849 or 815-440-6756 18 ft. Bonanza open bow w/ tandem trailer, 165 hp Merc Cruiser, new stereo/spkrs $2500 210-216-5891 18 ft. Conquest V6, marc. Crus.

Less than 75 hrs.

Cracked block w/ trailer. $2,000 extra clean.

815-6251293 Bass boat, 16 ft. $2,850. Can see at 1108 Avenue B, Rock Falls, Call 815-625-6658 Cajun 18' 6”. V Max 150 hp., runs great & loaded $8,000. 815-5627377

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2014 Coachmen 22' camper, sleeps 6 Catalina Santara Series.

Electric Awning and tongue jack. $14,000. 815441-8535 Onan generator for RV w/elec. start.

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815-973-3277.

AUTOS WANTED

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