GAZ_03032015

Your source for community news and sports 7 days a week.

SKYHAWKS’ FLIGHT COMES TO END

Celebrate good times

WOMEN’S HOOPS, B1

SPECIAL SECTION, INSIDE

dailyGAZETTE

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

SERVING ROCK FALLS, STERLING AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1854

STERLING| CITY COUNCIL

Public comment policy OK’d Procedural guidelines come in response to complaint sent to AG

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

STERLING – The city approved a public comments policy for its council meetings on the heels of a resident’s formal complaint that was sent to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

The policy, OK’d at Monday’s council meeting, is broken down into 10 procedural guide-

DIXON | MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Grower heads to Hillcrest

lines for addressing the body during council and committee meetings.

Rod Kleckler, president of the Sauk Valley Landlord Association, claimed Sterling Mayor Skip Lee violated the state’s Open Meetings Act by not allowing citizens to speak during the Jan. 19 council meeting. In the complaint, Kleckler said he and three others in the audience that night were not allowed to

address aldermen during the public comment part of the meeting.

Kleckler said he believes they were not allowed to speak because their comments were about the city’s proposed rental inspections program.

The mayor said their input was repetitive and that they would be allowed to speak when an ordinance was completed.

The mayor replied to the attorney general’s request for review with a letter that included an agenda and minutes from the Jan. 19 meeting, as well as minutes from three other meetings.

In the letter, Lee said the city “has no written rules or policies governing public comment during City Council meetings other than that stated on the agendas.”

Next meeting The Sterling City Council next meets at 6:30 p.m. March 16, at City Hall, 212 Third Ave., on the first floor in the Council Chambers.

Go to sterling-il.gov or call City Hall at 815632-6621 for an agenda or more information.

COMMENT CONTINUED ON A5

STERLING

ASHTON FIRE

Man, 22, calls 911, dies in fire

Skate time running thin?

Forecast: winter could be waning

His father, friend escape inferno

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

License awarded in Lee County goes to Ogle

ASHTON – A 22-year-old man who called 911 to report a house fire later was found dead inside the home, the Lee County sheriff said in a news release.

David A. Reisinger called 911 about 3:45 p.m. Sunday to report the fire at 1765 Brooklyn Road, about 4 miles southeast of Ashton, a home he shared with his father, Frederick, 73. When fire crews arrived, the house was engulfed and Reisinger’s father and Kemoc Scheu, 24, of Ashton, who was visiting, were outside.

A cat also died in the blaze, Sheriff John Simonton said.

After an autopsy performed Monday morning, Lee County Coroner Jesse Partington said David Reisinger’s preliminary cause of death was asphyxia due to smoke inhalation.

A state fire marshal’s office representative was on scene investigating Monday, Simonton said. The result of that investigation, and the origin and cause of the fire are unknown.

Simonton said it didn’t appear to be anything criminal.

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

DIXON – A medical marijuana cultivation center that was supposed to open in Dixon will instead open in Ogle County – and with a different company.

The permit will go to Oak Park-based PharmaCann, the state announced Monday.

According to The Associated Press, CEO Teddy Scott said the company would open the cultivation center in Hillcrest, which is just north of Rochelle.

The license was originally awarded to GTI Clinic Holding LLC, parent company of Green Thumb Industries, in February, but last week the company gave it up by failing to pay the state fees required. The Dixon license, for a lot in the Lee County Industrial Park, was one of three the company had been awarded.

Mayor Jim Burke said the loss of the center will mean the loss of a lot of potential property tax revenue.

“I’m really disappointed,” he said Monday night. “I thought it was going to be a slam dunk.

I figured that Lee County must have had a good geographic location. I’m astounded.”

STERLING FIRE?

GROWER CONTINUED ON A8

Consolidation contributor?

State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, added to task force charged with figuring out how to best consolidate government bodies. More on A8

$1.00

TODAY’S EDITION: 24 PAGES 2 SECTIONS VOL. 161 ISSUE 59

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Olivia Leal, 8, of Sterling tries out a new pair of ice skates for the first time with help from her mom, Mary Rohlik, on Monday afternoon at Thomas Park. The two hit up the pond for the first time since Olivia got the skates for Christmas. The window to try out such gifts might be closing. The extended forecast shows highs reaching the 30s Friday, and even pushing into the 50s by early next week. For the 5-day forecast in the Sauk Valley, see A3.

INDEX

ABBY ................... A7 BUSINESS ......... A12 COMICS ............... A9

CROSSWORD....B11 LIFESTYLE ........... A7 LOTTERY ............. A2

NATION/WORLD A11 OBITUARIES ........ A4 OPINION .............. A6

False alarm Crews find smoke, but no fire at Dollar Store on Lincolnway.

More on A2

Today’s weather High 37. Low 5.

More on A3.

Critical state Snowmobiler hurt in Wisconsin, A3.

TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PAPER, CALL 815-625-3600 OR 800-798-4085

A2 • Daily Gazette

www.saukvalley.com

COMMUNITY WATCH Mount Morris; Sunday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Joel Gartman, 47, of Byron; 12:15 a.m. Sunday in the 9000 block of state Route 64 West; driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage; given citation, taken to Ogle County Jail, and held in lieu of bond.

Benjamin Donaldson, 41, of Rockford; Saturday on state Route 251 near Edson Road; driving while license revoked; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Michael Frey, 49, of Sterling; Friday; petition to revoke probation; given notice to appear in court.

Were we in

ERROR? Getting it right We care about accuracy, and we want to correct errors promptly.

Please call mistakes to our attention at 815-2842222 or 815-625-3600, ext. 5501 or 5502.

Correction Brothers Louis and Joe Venier own Venier Jewelers, 117 W. First St. in Dixon. A story in SV Weekend erroneously reported that Mike Venier, Louis’ son, was the owner.

The Riders recently donated $100 to offset expenses that the Hodgett family incurred while Sammy, their 5-year-old son, was being treated for T Cell leukemia. A photo in SV Weekend showed Duane Blaufuss of the Riders presenting the $100 check to Todd Wetzell.

The photo caption misidentified Wetzell’s relationship to Sammy.

We regret the errors.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

WHERE THERE’S SMOKE, THERE’S NO FIRE IN STERLING

State Police Nashira L. Bailey, 21, of Rockford; 10:54 p.m.

Sunday on Interstate 39 in Lee County; no valid driver’s license, speeding; given individual bond and notice to appear in court.

Andrew J. Cashman, 22, of Naperville; 1:57 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 39 in Ogle County; speeding, possession of marijuana less than 2.5 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia; held at Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Rudy Delgado Jr., 42, of Sterling; 10:10 p.m. Friday at U.S. Route 30 and Seventh Avenue in Rock Falls; no valid driver’s license; given individual bond and notice to appear in court.

Logan S. Wilson, 20, of Morrison; 10:49 p.m.

Saturday at U.S. Route 30 and Galt Road in Whiteside County; warrant for contempt of court – speeding, driving while license suspended, obstructing identification, possession of drug paraphernalia, following too closely; posted bond given notice to appear in court.

POLICE Dixon Police Kristin N. Shain, 22, of Sterling; 10 p.m. Sunday in the 1400 block of South Galena Avenue; no valid driver’s license – never issued, operating uninsured vehicle; released with notice to appear in court.

Amboy Police Jason D. Kemp, 37, of Dixon; 11:20 p.m. Sunday at 43 S. East Ave.; public fighting; given ordinance violation.

Everett W. Dearing, 24, of Compton; 11:20 p.m.

Sunday at 43 S. East Ave.; public fighting; given ordinance violation.

Anthony J. McCoy, 37, of Dixon; 11:20 p.m. Sunday at 43 S. East Ave.; public fighting; given ordinance violation.

Safety check set in Whiteside County STERLING – District 1 state police will conduct a roadside safety check during March in Whiteside County.

Officers who work on the check will watch for drivers operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, driving with open alcoholic beverages, or driving under the influence.

Ogle County Sheriff Bradley Overcash, 10:51 p.m. Sunday in the 100 block of West Third Street; driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of hypodermic syringes, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, operating uninsured motor vehicle; given citation, taken to Ogle County Jail, and held in lieu of bond.

Jennifer L. Blake, 32, of

BIRTHDAYS Happy belated birthday to Elizabeth Lang on Sunday.

Happy birthday to Amanda Diffenbaugh, 27, and Tyler Schultheis, 25, both today.

LOTTERY NUMBERS Pick Three-Midday: 2-9-4 Fireball: 1 Pick Three-Evening: 4-4-9 Fireball: 7 Pick Four-Midday: 5-2-4-8 Fireball: 0 Pick Four-Evening: 3-4-6-6 Fireball: 1 Lucky Day Lotto Midday: 15-24-27-39-44

Lucky Day Lotto Evening: 1-8-18-37-45 Lotto: 23-27-29-34-51-52 Extra shot: 10 Estimated Lotto jackpot: $6.25 million Estimated Mega Millions jackpot: $15 million Estimated Powerball jackpot: $90 million

Thinking of Selling?

Find out how much your home is worth.

Call

Su ette Hanover

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Firefighters check the roof of the evacuated Dollar Tree store at 4311 E. Lincolnway on Monday afternoon in Sterling. The Sterling Fire Department received a call at 5:12 p.m. reporting a strong smoke smell, and the crews saw smoke but no flames, according to Lt. Jeremy Billeb, who attributed the smoke to an issue with the furnace. People were allowed back in the building at 6:30 p.m.

DIXON

Man, 23, faces multiple charges Pursuit ended in crash, injuries, three counts of aggravated DUI

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

DIXON – A Dixon man is charged with three counts of aggravated DUI after leading police on a chase that ended in a crash, injuring the driver and three other people, police said Monday in a news release.

Cullen L. Cook, 23, also is charged with aggravated reckless driving, two counts of disobeying a stop sign, having no insurance, disobey-

ing traffic laws, improper lane usage, disobeying a traffic control signal, and speeding.

He was arrested at 7:50 p.m. Friday in the 1700 block of West First Street, and posted 10 percent of his $20,000 bond that night.

According to the release: On Feb. 13, Cook ran a stop sign at Bradshaw Street and Brinton Avenue. A Dixon police officer attempted to stop him, but Cook sped off south on North Galena Avenue.

The officer didn’t pursue.

          

                                

       

Quality Cabinetry

for every room of your home

(815)625-7183

Another officer, who was stopped at Galena and Everett Street, saw Cook run Cullen L. a red light, Cook then head across the Galena bridge. Cook’s car struck the rear of one car before crossing into the northbound lane, where

he hit two other cars, the release said.

In all, four people were injured, although only Cook was seriously hurt.

He was taken to KSB Hospital then flown to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

His most serious charges, aggravated DUI and aggravated reckless driving, carry up to 3 years in prison.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1707 East 4th St., St Sterling $ $ (815) 625-9600 $ $ $ “WE TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY” $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

WE FIND CARS!

dailyGAZETTE 3200 East Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081

For information on newspaper subscriptions, classified advertisements, display advertisements or billing please dial: 815-625-3600 or 1-800-798-4085 Fax 815-625-9390 www.saukvalley.com Production Director ........................................................... Ernest Appleyard Advertising Director ............................................................ Jennifer Baratta Telegraph General Manager .....................................................Ed Bushman Publisher ...................................................................................Sam R Fisher Circulation Director ......................................................... Sheryl Gulbranson Press Foreman ....................................................................... Randy Jacobs Executive Editor ......................................................................... Larry Lough Managing Editor ..........................................................................Jeff Rogers

SUBSCRIPTION RATES Carrier - Payable in advance

13 Weeks 59.50

26 Weeks 52 Weeks 114.40 224.20 Motor Routes 13 Weeks 26 Weeks 52 Weeks 62.75 120.65 236.45 Mail Inside Primary Market Area 13 Weeks 26 Weeks 52 Weeks 72.75 145.50 291.00 Mail Outside Primary Market Area 13 Weeks 26 Weeks 52 Weeks 72.75 145.50 291.00

LEONARD REAL ESTATE 901-1/2 W. Route 30 • Rock Falls, IL 61071

“Where Personal Service is #1”

Single Copy $1.00 daily/$2.00 Weekend a division of sauk valley media

saukvall eyPRINTING

We’re your one-stop source offering professional designs, excellent print quality, fast turn-around times, friendly customer service and affordable pricing.

Contact Kris Sands at 815-632-6470 ksands@saukvalley.com 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling

NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Bob and Frank are here with expert advice and quality materials to help you get the job done right!

1217 E. River Rd., Dixon • 815.288.6565 Mon - Fri 7:30-5, Sat 8am-noon

Subscribers receiving the paper by carrier should know his/her carrier and if he or she misses you they should be called immediately. If you cannot reach your carrier, call the Gazette office from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, 6:00 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Office is closed on Saturdays.

The Daily Gazette is published daily, Monday through Friday with the exception of general legal holidays at, 3200 East Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081.

Periodicals postage paid at Sterling, Illinois, 61081. DAILY GAZETTE (USPS 142-980).

No paper sent through the Post Office in the city carrier district of Sterling or Rock Falls. POSTMASTER. Send address changes to the DAILY GAZETTE, P.O. BOX 498, STERLING, ILLINOIS 61081.

The Daily Gazette is a member of the Associated Press, which is entitled exclusively to the use of all local news printed in this newspaper. Member of Shaw Newspapers and the Audit Bureau of Circulations.

The publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred - whether such error is due to the negligence of the publisher’s staff or otherwise - and there shall be no liability for noninsertion of any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

Daily Gazette • A3

ROCK FALLS

City to present at national brownfields event Riverfront cleanup achievements were submitted for consideration

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

ROCK FALLS – Rock Falls has been selected to tell its environmental cleanup story at the National Brownfields 2015 Conference Sept.

2-5 at the Chicago Hilton.

Mayor Bill Wescott and City Administrator Robbin Blackert will represent the city. Rock Falls will be featured in a conference session titled “Rock Falls – Partnership:

Key to a City’s Brownfields Success.”

The city’s riverfront cleanup achievements were submitted to the conference planners for consideration by Terracon, the city’s environmental consultants, based in Naperville.

“This is a combined effort with Terracon, which has worked diligently on our environmental cleanup efforts, the U.S. EPA, and Steve Colantino of the Illinois EPA,” Wescott said.

Bill Wescott

website, is “property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.”

Last year, Terracon helped the city get a $200,000 federal grant for environmental assessment work at the Limestone Building. The cost of the demolition project is an estimated $600,000.

Colantino has worked with the city for many years as manager of the Office of Brownfields Assistance at IEPA.

Robbin Blackert

Terracon was hired to develop a comprehensive community development plan that was completed in 2008. Well known for its brownfields work, the firm has done environmental assessment work at the Parrish-Alford and Reliant Fastener sites.

A brownfield site, according to the EPA’s

WISCONSIN

Wescott will be a moderator at the conference and help tell the city’s success story, which will include the ParrishAlford site, the RB&W District, and the Limestone Building.

The mayor said the city’s follow-through has put it in good stead with environmental regulators.

“There are not too many areas that do the cleanup and then continue with the redevelopment phase of their projects,” Wescott said. “Unfortunately, a large percentage of projects are cleaned up and left sitting. We’re

now doing the hotel, our park area, and working on the development.”

The U.S. EPA is a sponsor for the conference, which is the largest community brownfields event in the nation.

Assessment, cleanup and redevelopment issues are addressed at the event.

Since 2005, Rock Falls has received U.S. EPA assessment and cleanup grants, Target Brownfields assistance, and help from the IEPA’s Revolving Loan Fund.

The city has received about $6 million in EPA funding to assist with riverfront cleanup.

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sterling woman hurt Mumford & Sons, others to play in Iowa in snowmobile crash Stopover in June to feature My Morning Jacket, Flaming Lips and Jenny Lewis

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

WAUSAU, Wis. – A Sterling woman is in critical condition at a Wisconsin hospital after being injured in a weekend snowmobiling accident.

Stacey Fowkes, 41, is a member of the allvolunteer snowmobile rescue team that aids the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department during snowstorms. She was seriously injured Saturday while out for a ride near Watersmeet, said her husband, Chad Fowkes.

Chad said the group of snowmobiling friends was on a trail at approximately 1:30 p.m. and were coming up over a bridge when they suddenly came upon a dip. Stacey went through the dip and ran into the side of a high mound just beyond it, which sent her careening off into the woods.

One of their friends was able to get cellphone service and call 911, Chad said.

B & D HOME SERVICES

Residential • Commercial

Plumbing • Heating & Cooling • Electrical

201 W. 14th, Rock Falls

815-626-0897

A snowmobile rescue team took Stacey to Watersmeet, near the WisconStacey sin border, Fowkes where a helicopter could reach her. She then was flown to Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

“She’s pretty banged up,” Chad said. “It’s going to be a tough, long road.”

Her left leg is broken in two places, as is her knee.

Her right fibula is broken, and she has multiple fractured vertebrae, broken ribs, and lacerations to her kidneys, spleen and liver, he said.

“It was just a bad accident that could’ve gotten any of us,” he said.

No fundraiser has been planned yet to help with medical expenses, but he said it’s something he would think about.

Search for Snowmobile Rescue of Sterling, Rock Falls, and surrounding areas on Facebook to post messages for Fowkes.

FREE KITCHEN DESIGNS BY

Wishing you could relive the magic from the Gentlemen of the Road stopover in Dixon in 2012?

Well, you would have to drive only about 3 hours to do so this summer.

Mumford & Sons today announced its series of 2015 stopovers, which includes a 2-day visit to Waverly, Iowa.

Mumford & Sons will headline the Saturday show, just as they did in Dixon’s Page Park on Aug. 18, 2012. And as they did at the Dixon show, they will bring a number of bands to Iowa.

Also scheduled to play in the June 19-20 stopover in Waverly are My Morning Jacket, The Flaming Lips, Jenny Lewis, Dawes, The Maccabees, The Very Best, Rubblebucket, Blake Mills, and Jeff The Brotherhood. My Morning Jacket is scheduled to headline a Friday show.

More artists will be

Get FREE truck rental rate quotes at Prescott Inc.

Ask about our FREE Upgrade Special

MILLEDGEVILLE DO-IT-BEST HOME CENTER

TVS • Appliances • Mattresses

Free Estimates • Free Measuring • Free Delivery

#H3010

Was $12 $12,950 950

Pete’s Price… *

Seaside Heights, New Jersey (June 5-6), Walla Walla, Washington (Aug. 14-15), and Salida, Colorado (Aug. 21-22).

Tickets for the Waverly show will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Only 2-day passes are available for $199 each.

FREE HOPPER UPGRADE! ANTENNA • SATELLITE • SURVEILLANCE • INTERNET

1114 1ST AVE., ROCK FALLS

815-625-4492

Save Your Smile Keep your family smiling and healthy with regular cleanings and check ups.

815-626-2996

Malibu

9,977

added later, according to gentlemenoftheroad. com.

Other stopovers in the U.S. are scheduled for

3610 E. LINCOLNWAY • STERLING, IL

Bring the Beauty of StarMark into Your Home.

2009 Chevy

$

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

The band Mumford & Sons comes out on stage at Page Park for its headlining show during the Gentlemen of the Road Tour stopover in Dixon on Aug. 18, 2012. The popular folk-rockers played for nearly 100 minutes and had the crowd singing and swaying throughout.

MOVING?

Jocelyn Lilly, Kitchen Design: 815-266-1354

Railroad and Cochran Streets Milledgeville, IL (800) 788-7677 toll free

Lic # 058-157413

STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

Seeing a Dentist

Dr. Wendy Wells and her staff promotes health-centered dentistry that does more than promote healthy teeth and gums.

They can also prov de cosmetic solutions. Worn, discolored, or missing teeth can be corrected to give you the smile you always wanted.

Dr. Wells maintains a high standard of diagnosing and treatment of periodontal disease. There is a growing risk of this often painless disease as it also is directly linked to many other serious health problems such as cardiovascular disease , diabetes, low birth weight babies just to name a few. Before having any surgery done, especially those involving the heart, joint replacement, or any transplant, it is imperative the patient be seen by their dentist and hygienist to have their gingival tissues, bone levels , and teeth checked thoroughly. There is a high correlation between post-operative infection and infection from the oral cavity.

CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR SMILE CONSULTATION TODAY.

$

LOCAL TRADE

FORD

125

Dentistry 815-625-2532

per monthA

815-625-6300 Rt. 40 N, Sterling WWW.PETEHARKNESS.COM

Wells Family

* Plus tax, title, license and doc fees. A) With approved credit. 3.9% for 72 months with approved credit. $2000 cash down or trade-in value. Tax , title, license and doc fee not included. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors.

Dr. Wendy Wells, D.M.D.

Sauk Valley Weather

Precipitation

Solar Table

Yesterday .................................................0.00”

Sunset tonight .........................................5:50 p.m.

Sunrise tomorrow ....................................6:28 a.m.

Wed.

Thu.

Fri.

www.wellsfamilydentistry.net

Stay Connected Wherever You Are!

5-Day Forecast

Today

1840 First Ave., Sterling, IL. 61081 • Mon-Thurs, 8-5

Sat.

Breaking News Severe Weather School Closings Sports News & more!

37/5°

Rain in afternoon

15/-6°

Partly sunny, cold

14/2°

Sunny and cold

36/19°

Sunny, not as cold

37/19°

Partly sunny

s txtAlerts

Sign up for FREE on saukvalley.com Brought to you by

A4 • Daily Gazette

www.saukvalley.com

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

OBITUARIES Paula J. Panice STERLING – Paula J. Panice, 58, of Sterling, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at her home.

She was born Oct. 21, 1956, in Sterling, the daughter of Norman Chauncey and Claribel Ruth (Schutt) Knowles.

She married Richard V. Panice on May 19, 2013.

Paula was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Paula lived her life for others, and her favorite saying was “Only a life lived for others is a life worth living.” She spent the majority of her time doing just that.

Surviving are her husband, Richard; her daughter, Michelle (Jason) Schlieben of DeKalb; stepdaughter, Anya (Seth) Meeks of Port Washington, Wisconsin; stepson, Nich (Andrea) Panice of Rock

Falls; two sisters, Linda (Denis) Handel and Rena (Tom) Miller, both of Sterling; three brothers, Max (Jan) Knowles of Sterling, Curtis (Vicki) Knowles of Rock Falls, and Brett (Sue) Knowles of Columbia City, Indiana; and 11 grandchildren, Parker and Mia Schlieben, Nate, Judah, Ezra, Sela and Willow Meeks, Andie, Jalee and Josie Panice, and Sydney Reyes.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Harvest Time Bible Church, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls.

Juan L. ‘John’ Lira STERLING – Juan L. “John” Lira, 63, of Sterling, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Juan was born Sept. 20, 1951, in Sunnyside, Washington, the son of Juan and Josephine (Sandoval) Lira.

Survivors include one daughter, Allesia Curtis; his mother, Josephine (Lico); two brothers, David (Lonna) Lira and Henry (Lisa) Lira, both of Sterling; two sisters, Rosa (Geronimo) Rodriguez of Sterling, and Maria (Omar) Aguilera of Phoenix; three grandchildren;

Anita L. ROCKTON – Anita L. Specht, 58, of Rockton, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at her home.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McCorkle Funeral Home – Rockton Chapel. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Thursday at the funeral home, with Seth Rumage,

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Duane A. Garkey of Mount Morris, 9:30-11 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Polo.

Elizabeth Reuter of Dixon, 10-11 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Today’s funerals: Clyde Rosene of Princeton, 10 a.m. at Red Oak United Methodist Church in Walnut.

Duane A. Garkey of Mount Morris, 11 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Polo.

Elizabeth Reuter of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Wednesday visitations: Robert A. Brockman of Rock Falls, 9-10:15 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rock Falls.

Helen V. Naden of Polo, 10-11 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Arthur F. Radake of Tampico, 3-8 p.m., prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico.

Anita L. Specht of Rockton, 4-8 p.m. at McCorkle Funeral Home-Rockton Chapel.

Roland F. Steward of Milledgeville, 5-7 p.m. at Milledgeville United Methodist Church.

Carl E. Hicks of Rockford, 5-8 p.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Juan L. “John” Lira of Sterling, 5-8 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Wednesday funerals: Robert A. Brockman of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rock Falls.

Helen V. Naden of Polo, 11 a.m. graveside service at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo.

Thursday visitations: Dennis Stoudt of Rock Falls, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls.

Millie Powers Carr of Walnut, 4-7 p.m., with the rosary

recited at 7 p.m., at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Paula J. Panice of Sterling, 4-8 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Thursday funerals: Carl E. Hicks of Rockford, 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Amboy.

Juan L. “John” Lira of Sterling, 10 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Anita L. Specht of Rockton, 10 a.m. at McCorkle Funeral Home-Rockton Chapel.

Roland F. Steward of Milledgeville, 10 a.m. at Milledgeville United Methodist Church.

Arthur F. Radake of Tampico, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico.

Dennis Stoudt of Rock Falls, 1 p.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls.

Friday funerals: Paula J. Panice of Sterling, 10 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Millie Powers Carr of Walnut, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. John Catholic Church in Walnut.

Saturday visitations: Lorie A. Folsom of Morrison, 10-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Morrison.

Scherrie L. Uhlig of Dixon, 10-11 a.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Rockford.

Saturday funeral: Scherrie L. Uhlig of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Rockford.

Monday visitation: James Allen Brubaker of Oregon, 10-11 a.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Monday funeral: James Allen Brubaker of Oregon, memorial service at 11 a.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home in Oregon.

several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Tina Patterson.

He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Wally Lira; and one sister, Maria in infancy.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jeff Coester, pastor of The Big Red Church in Sterling, officiating.

Vickie K. Reed A memorial has been ROCK FALLS – Vickie K. of Rock Falls; daughter, established.

Reed, 59, of Rock Falls, Renee Bertolozzi of Rock Visit schillingfuneraldied Sunday, March 1, Falls; her sister, Bonnie home.com to send con2015, at CGH Medical of Tampico; her brother, dolences.

Center in Sterling. She Duane Link of Kentucky; worked at the former and one grandson.

Specht Norco gas station in Rock She was preceded in death by her parents; seminarian, officiating. Falls.

Burial will be at Rockton She was born Nov. 27, her daughter, HeathTownship Cemetery in 1955, in Mendota, the er Muntean; and two daughter of Donald and brothers, Curt and RichRockton.

Memorials have been Isabelle (Stanford) Link. ard. established to Wounded She married Warren Reed At her request, there will be no services. CremaWarriors and the 4-H on March 31, 2000.

Survivors include her tion rites will be accordFoundation.

Visit mccorklefuneral- husband; two sons, Josh- ed. McDonald Funerhome.com to send con- ua Muntean of Sterling, al Homes is handling and Zachary Muntean arrangements. dolences.

“Choose Family”

Family Stone

MEMORIALS Quality Care - Personal Touch

200 East 4th St., Rock Falls | FamilyStoneMemorials.com DIXON – Scherrie Lynn Uhlig, 68, of Dixon, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Scherrie was born July 11, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Edwin G. and Kathleen L. (Meadows) Sanders. She was a member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Rockford.

Scherrie is survived by two sons, Dan (Laura) Wallace of Pecatonica, and Michael (Mary) Uhlig of Roscoe; two daughters, Vickie (Ron) Washam of Davenport, Iowa, and Kellie Gardner of Dixon; one brother, David K. (Linda) Sanders of Stone Fort; nine grandchildren;

and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Marilyn Hanson, pastor, officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Memorials have been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley and Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Lorie A. Folsom MORRISON – Lorie Ann Folsom, 57, of Morrison, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

She was a school bus driver with RC Smith Transportation in Morrison for more than 20 years.

Lorie was born June 4, 1957, in Sterling, the daughter of Gene D. and Patsy (Howard) Olson. She married Robert Folsom on Oct. 7, 1978, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2005. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Morrison.

Survivors include her parents of Morrison; one daughter, Stacie Garrett

NOW OPEN

Elwin L. Neal

at 444 N Main Ave, Milledgeville

Practicing In: • Bankruptcy Law-Chap. 7 • Family Law, Divorces, Custody • Real Estate Law

Empower Chirop a ic Dr. Demi Blair-Sturtevant

Call today to make an appointment! We accept insurance.

815-855-3061

Mon 9-5, Tues 7:30-12, Wed 9-5, Thurs 2-6, Fri 9-4, Sat 8-11

Attorney At Law

WALNUT – Millie Powers Carr, 77, of Walnut, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Millie was born Oct. 20, 1937, in rural Atkinson, the daughter of Mell and Marie (Longeville) DeSplinter. She graduated with the class of 1955 from St. Mary Academy in Nauvoo. She was united in marriage to Harold J Powers on June 22, 1957, in Atkinson. He preceded her in death Nov. 20, 1996. She married Neil Carr on Dec. 21, 2002, in Walnut. He preceded her in death March 16, 2013. Millie was in the U.S. Postal Service for 28 years, and for 18 years, she was the Walnut postmaster. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Walnut, where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.

She also was a member of the Walnut American Legion Auxiliary and the Illinois branch of the National League of Postmasters. She volunteered at Pass It On in Walnut. Millie enjoyed playing dominoes with her friends and spending time with her family.

She is survived by two daughters, Sherie (Jerry) Verdick of Port Byron, and Julie (Patrick) Dono-

van of Walnut; one son, Mark (Amy) Powers of Carmi; six grandchildren, Brandon Donovan, Matthew (Amanda Diaz) Donovan, Jessica Verdick, Devon Werts, Whitney (Jordan) Ward, and Natalie Powers; three stepchildren, Roger Carr of Russiaville, Indiana, Dean Carr of Bloomington, and Julie (Greg) Jamison of Princeton; six stepgrandchildren, Turner Jamison, Austin Jamison, J.D. Carr, Mackenzie Waters, Adam Verdick, and Robert Verdick; two great-grandchildren, Lexi Ryan and Zack Donovan; one brother, James DeSplinter of Geneseo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Dorothy DeGraveLittle; and one brother, Ryburn DeSplinter.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 7 p.m., Thursday at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John Catholic Church, with the Rev. Thomas Shaw officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

Visit garlandfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Carl E. Hicks ROCKFORD – Carl E. Hicks, 74, of Rockford, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at Aperion Care Amboy.

He was born Oct. 28, 1940, in Ramsey, Fayette County, the son of Earl O. and Geneva (Moreland) Hicks.

He worked at Fosco Sign Co. and Del Monte in Rochelle, and owned and operated Hicks Wrecking before his retirement.

He was a member of the Blackhawk Wood Carving Club.

He is survived by his children, Paul (Melody) Hicks and Eva (Jerrold) Gurley, both of Franklin Grove, Mark (Laura) Hicks of Amboy, and Davonte Smith of Rockford; eight grandchildren, Erin Corbitt, Cordell Corbitt, Andrea Gurley, Ryan (Jackelyn) Gurley, Devon Gurley, Lyndsay Hicks,

Andrew Klein, and Allison Hicks; three great-grandchildren, Hayden and Harmony Gurley and Teagan Weaver; one brother, Rex (Linda) Hicks, and one sister Juanita Hicks, both of Amboy; his special friend, Thelma Grier of Rockford; and his first wife, Delores Hicks of Dixon.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Thursday at First Baptist Church in Amboy, with the Rev. Rocky Fritz, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery in Lee Center.

A memorial has been established.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Roland F. Steward

815-716-8047

Scherrie L. Uhlig

Millie Powers Carr

of Rock Falls; one son, Jeffery Folsom of Sterling; three sisters, Tammy (Allan) Craig of West Salem, Wisconsin, Lisa Olson of Morrison, and Teri (David) Suprise of New London, Wisconsin; and five grandsons.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday and a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Morrison, with the Rev. Dick Adams officiating. Private family burial will be at a later date. McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

105 W. 3rd St. Sterling

(Old Steelworkers Credit Union)

• Criminal Defense Work • Estate Planning, Wills • Personal Injury

PHONE: 815-626-0600

MILLEDGEVILLE – Roland F. Stewart, 82, of Milledgeville, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at his home.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Milledgeville United Methodist Church. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Thursday at the church, with Dalmus Meeks, pastor of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Further arrangements are being completed by McDonald Funeral Homes.

Dennis Stoudt ROCK FALLS - Dennis Stoudt, 66, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

A gathering of friends and family will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and a memorial service at 1 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home

& Crematory in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating.

Further arrangements are being completed.

Seymour-Memreez

Love from all of your kids, grandkids, great grandkids and great-great grandkids

Home Movies/Film/Audio/Slides To Digital-DVD-CD

Irene Miller

Oct. 10, 1931 - March 3, 2012

Mom, miss you.

We know that you’re in heaven.

In Northland Mall/Sterling Il Relive It In Digital 815-716-8903 seymour-memreez.com

Winter Decorations will be removed ffrrom Oak Knoll on March 15th. (weather permitting)

Oak Knoll Memorial Park 18268 Pennington Road, Sterling • 815-625-3827

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

Daily Gazette • A5

ASHTON

AFC eyes reduction in teaching staff Seven positions could be axed

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

ASHTON – Seven teachers in the AshtonFranklin Center School District are on the verge of losing their jobs, and officials will hold a public hearing tonight on the staff cuts.

John Zick, superintendent of the AFC School District, said the proposed teacher dismissals,

combined with the recent closure of AFC Middle School, would save the school district about $300,000 a year.

During the hearing, Zick will provide information about the cuts.

On Monday, Zick declined to say who was being cut, saying only that seven teachers’ jobs were on the chopping block.

“I can’t say anything until action is taken,” Zick said. “If we get some additional finding from the state, things could change.”

Next meeting The public forum will take place at 7 p.m. tonight at the AFC High School Library, 611 Western Ave. in Ashton.

The school board will take official action on the cuts March 16.

School officials have not yet discussed possible cuts to non-certified staff, which could save the school district an additional $70,000.

Last week, the AFC School Board approved a district reorganization

plan that closes AFC Middle School.

The AFC Elementary School will house students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Students in seventh through 12th grades will attend AFC High School in Ashton.

Cuts are being made as the result of a lack of state funding, officials said. In addition, the school district has lost about 150 students over the past 10 years.

For the third straight year, the education fund balance in the dis-

trict has decreased.

From fiscal year 2007 to 2011, district revenues in the education fund averaged $4.77 million, and each year since 2011, expenditures have decreased, mainly because of a decrease in state aid.

For example, in fiscal year 2011, the school district had $4.8 million in the education fund with $1.4 million in general state aid, according to school officials.

In fiscal year 2015, $4.2 million was in the education fund with only

$597,665 in general state aid.

Zick recently said closing the middle school would save the district $440,000. But on Monday, he said that “$440,000 was the original savings we were looking at. After looking at it further, we realized our savings would be less.”

If the board approves the cuts in a couple of weeks, Zick said, no further reductions will be made.

“Things are not as a bad as we were preparing for,” he said.

Council amends, City places new water rates on file passes ordinance Mayor: Bay Valley ‘very appreciative’ on fundraising of compromise DIXON

Next meeting

COMMENT

CONTINUED FROM A1

The brief policy on the agendas asked visitors to limit comments to 5 minutes or less and to items not on the agenda.

The new policy still limits each person to 5 minutes, and the entire comment period to 30 minutes.

Lee’s letter was received Feb. 13, and the city is still awaiting a reply from the state. More information could be requested before a decision is made.

Lee said Monday he believed the council needed a more formal public comments policy.

City Attorney Ron Coplan then discussed its formulation.

“This policy was derived through contacting city clerks in other offices,” Coplan said. “It incorporates the practice followed by this council for many years, and just formalizes it.”

Coplan said the policy better sets public comment expectations for city officials and the public.

Kleckler, a Rock Falls resident, was at Monday’s meeting, and spoke about the rental inspections program, as did Larry Woolsey, also of Rock Falls.

If the new policy is enforced, that might not happen at the next meeting. It says that, in the event a group of people are present to support or oppose the same position on an issue, a single spokesperson shall be chosen to voice the

group’s concerns.

K l e c k ler said he hasn’t carefully studied the policy Skip yet, but he Lee d o e s n ’ t believe the landlords should have to choose one person to speak.

“They can adopt whatever they want, but state law still says they can’t infringe on our rights to speak,” Kleckler said.

“City ordinance doesn’t trump state law.”

In other action, the council amended and then passed an ordinance regulating the solicitation of funds in the city.

City Clerk Marie Rombouts said bucket brigades have been on the rise, and the number of questions about the fundraisers is also increasing.

Lee said there are several concerns that have come up with fundraising in the downtown.

“The bucket brigades are all for worthy causes, but safety is an issue,” Lee said. “We also get complaints from people who say they want to avoid the downtown on weekends because people are always there looking for handouts.”

The new ordinance limits the total number of bucket brigades to 15 in a year and requires proof of insurance 30 days before the event.

Each organization is also limited to one a year, so more groups will get a chance to fundraise downtown.

The Dixon City Council next meets at 5:30 p.m.

March 9, at the Public Safety Building, 220 S. Hennepin Ave., in the community room, for a budget workshop.

Visit DiscoverDixon.org or call City Hall at 815288-1485 for an agenda or more information.

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

DIXON – After about 7 months of negotiations, the new water rate for Bay Valley Foods boiled down to 32 cents.

That’s the difference between what the company was asking for and what the city agreed to Monday night when it placed on file its amended water rate structure.

The changes can be made official during the City Council meeting March 16.

The water rate change applies to any water customer that uses more than 100,000 cubic feet of water a month. Bay Valley Foods is the city’s largest water customer and the only one that exceeds the threshold.

Mayor Jim Burke said the city should be “all right” with the reduced revenue and got the approval from the Environmental Protection Agency, which was needed because of loans from the agency to the city. “[Bay Valley Foods] sent appreciation today to the City Council,” he said. “They were very appreciative, and it will help them continue to be a good, progressive [company] employing about 100 or more people here.”

The company approached the city about lowering its water rate and the two sides began talking in August. In a December council meeting, the company proposed lowering the water rate from $2.19 for each 100 cubic feet to $1.23, guaranteed through 2016. Had it agreed to that proposal, the city would have lost about $375,000 in revenue per year.

After the changes, “usage in excess of” 100,000 cubic feet each month will be charged $1.55 for each 100 cubic feet. The ordinance also lists the rate applied to the first 100,000 cubic feet per month as $2.20, a 1-cent increase to the previously established rate.

It costs the city $1.67 for each 100 cubic feet to deliver water to Bay Valley Foods. The water rates are set up as user fees, meaning those that use the service pay for the cost.

Based on the foodprocession plant’s water and sewer usage, along with other fees, it pays Dixon about $1.2 million a year, Burke said during the December meeting.

The company had said it would switch to well water if the city didn’t agree to its proposal.

The two sides didn’t reach an agreement by a Bay Valley deadline in December, but kept talking after a brief lapse.

The city’s code prohibits the company from switching to well water because it’s within 200 feet of city water lines. If the company did switch, the city would have to decide whether to enforce the code.

In other action Also Monday night, Burke said representatives from St. Marys Cement told him the company will reopen its Dixon facility for about 2 years and then evaluate the market. The city was previously thought to the company’s backup

plan if a site in Charlevoix, Michigan, didn’t materialize. The company operated the Dixon location between 2005 and 2008.

Commissioner Dave Blackburn said a revised estimate for what the city would lose if Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget cut to local governments were approved came to $777,450. Burke had initially estimated the cut would cost the city about $745,000.

There will be a meeting of area mayors in Dixon on Thursday to discuss the cuts. Burke said he invited both state Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, and state Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, but both had other commitments.

The city will begin taking suggestions from residents about which city streets should be included in the resurfacing project. Commissioner Jeff Kuhn said residents can call City Hall at 815-288-1485 with the block or street and it will be added to the list. He said the city could resurface about 20 blocks this year.

Muchas Gracias Sauk Valley 99¢

Join Us For

99¢

Taco Tuesdays MART PLUS

312 16th Ave., Sterling • 815-626-1737 (Across from Lincoln Park)

TAX REFUND? SPRING INTO A NEW HOME! www.LindaSanders.com

Linda Kelly Sanders

815-499-9461

ANNUAL BANQUET

Sauk Valley

(815) 625-3722

110 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, IL 61081

GOING ON VACATION? Keep in touch with the news of the Sauk Valley

Saturdayy, March 21st

at Arnie’s Happy Spot, Deer Grove Doors open at 5:30 pm Dinner served at 6:30 pm Live Auction • Raffles Open to the public For more info contact Robert Lafferty 815-213-0425

Good News Sauk Valley Media would like to offer you a

• 5 lines of ad copy •Ad runs for 5 days

All for only $14.00

CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222 Special offer good for seniors age 65 and older, proof of age required. Must be pre-paid.

Following restrictions apply: No Rummage Sales, Real Estate, Rental Ads or Business Ads. Items must be owned by senior citizen placing ad.

Opinion A6 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

EDITORIAL

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

Prophets profit from having an excellent coach What we think We congratulate the Prophetstown Prophets girls basketball team and Coach Don Robinson for their outstanding season.

T

he Prophetstown Prophets girls basketball team just wrapped up another “normal” year.

As in another trip to Normal.

As in third place in the Class 1A state tournament.

As in 31 victories and 4 losses.

Normal to the Prophets, you see, ranks as excellence to practically everyone else.

Yes, a team must have talent, dedication and desire to win.

Female basketball players at Prophetstown High School have long cultivated those qualities.

But having a veteran coach with a winning tradition is important, too.

Coach Don Robinson fills that bill, and then some.

For 38 years, Robinson has taught PHS girls how to win on the basketball court. And win they have.

A few games ago, Robinson marked a coaching milestone – 700 career

victories. And the wins kept coming.

Saturday’s third-place victory in the IHSA state tourney was Robinson’s 705th win, which is only one game behind third place all time in the annals of IHSA girls coaching.

Over his career, Robinson has averaged slightly more than 18 wins per season.

An awesome record? In every sense of the word.

The Prophets had a chance at the state title.

They lost by 4 points in the semifinals, but bounced back to win the third-place game, which made their coach proud.

“I told them [Friday] that life isn’t about the ups all the time; it’s about how you recover from the downs,” Robinson said.

How true.

Winning basketball games isn’t the only thing for Coach Robinson.

Instilling life lessons also ranks high on his list.

What a team, and what a coach!

THE READER’S VOICE

More questions raised about energy project MARY AUCHSTEATTER Peru

Clean Line Energy Partners LLC is having problems. Arkansas rejected its 700-mile HVDC Plains Eastern transmission line.

Iowa and Illinois refused eminent domain for its 500-mile Rock Island Clean Line.

Missouri Public Service Commission put steep, arguably insurmountable criteria on the 750mile Grain Belt Express, and few landowners have signed voluntary easements. Clean Line is turning to Section 1222 Federal 2005 Energy Act. Section 1222 gave the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission limited authority to site National Interest Transmission Corridors if a state cannot or will not act. The U.S. Department of Energy is the permit agency.

Section 1222 allows DOE eminent domain for third-party projects with stipulations: approval of a regional transmission plan, no duplication, and project demand.

How does Clean Line plan to use Section 1222?

Arkansas’ “Roosevelt’s New Deal” hydroelectric dams are maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Southwestern Power Administration, a federal agency under DOE, sells and delivers the energy.

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

Clean Line says it will meet the eminent domain through Section 1222 if it partners with SPA. This action is necessary for the possible future demands of electricity such as for urban electric cars, and their lines and business wouldn’t interfere with SPA. The only reason for the partnership is for Clean Line to be joined with a federal agency, eligible for federal eminent domain – a potential issue of Washington bureaucrats and special interest lobbyists taking over state’s rights.

Clean Line would avoid state laws.

This is about a private group being allowed to use the federal government to manipulate the system for its own selfprofits. Public comments are accepted by the DOE until April 19, 2015. Concerned citizens are urged to contact the DOE with their thoughts: email to comments@PlainsandEasternEIS.com or write to Plains & Eastern EIS, 216 16th St., Denver, CO 80202.

Floating docks offer advantage HARRY MEYEN Dixon

The riverfront looks very nice between the bridges.

As to boat docks, floating docks extending downstream under the Peoria Avenue bridge would provide boater access without obstructing the view of the developed bank.

SPRINGFIELD SPOTLIGHT

Rookie error over two budgets Rauner should have postponed budget address A rookie mistake has led to some big problems.

House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton both believed that Gov. Bruce Rauner would ask to postpone the scheduled Feb. 18 budget address.

The current fiscal year’s outlook was so incredibly dire (by the Democrats’ own making) that the veteran Democratic leaders figured Rauner would want to first tackle that problem before moving on to the mess in next fiscal year’s budget, which begins July 1.

Rauner declined, declaring that a deadline was a deadline.

He should have asked for a delay.

Rauner claimed during his budget address that a deal on the current fiscal year’s problem was just “days away.” Speaker Madigan agreed with the governor’s prediction immediately after the speech.

In reality, though, the governor’s address undercut his negotiating stance so badly that Senate President Cullerton told Reuters 2 days later that the negotiations had gone completely off the rails.

THE PROBLEM IS very real and twofold.

First, Democratic legislators were open to giving the governor wide authority to move money around in this fiscal year’s budget to patch the gaping holes that they themselves caused last year when they approved the monster after failing to come to terms with the reality of the expiring income tax hike.

But then Rauner revealed that he wanted to do pretty much exactly the same thing in the

richMILLER Rich Miller publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter.

He may be reached at http://thecapitolfax.blog. com online.

coming year’s budget as this year’s, and the bitter pill of those cuts woke legislators up to some very harsh realities.

By now, you know the litany. Slashing municipal revenue sharing in half, eliminating a $165 million state heating assistance program funded by utility ratepayers, cutting higher education’s funding by 31 percent, seriously chopping Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals, pharmacies and nursing homes, not to mention the long list of cuts to relatively tiny social service programs added by individual legislators over the years.

Democrats reacted by saying they might be willing to allow Rauner to do some of that this fiscal year, but letting him do

‘‘

Show us some revenue alternatives, they’re saying, and maybe we’ll talk.

But you go first.

’’

Rich Miller

it again next fiscal year would be dangerously close to making those drastic cuts permanent.

Second, Rauner failed to even mention the possibility of new revenues during his address. By law, the governor cannot base a budget proposal on revenues that don’t yet exist under state statute. But nothing in the statute books bars him from at least mentioning

AP

House Speaker Michael Madigan (left), D-Chicago, and Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, talk before Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget address Feb. 18. Legislative Democrats are still waiting for Rauner to propose revenue enhancements. a few revenue options that he could live with.

For example, Rauner said repeatedly during the campaign last year that he wanted to eliminate corporate tax loopholes and put forward a modest plan to tax some services. He also adeptly refused to rule out the prospect of raising the income tax back up a bit before walking it down over 4 years.

Some still hope that the governor is open to those ideas and may not have mentioned them as part of an ongoing negotiating posture of forcing Democrats out of the weeds.

That may well turn out to be true, but Rauner planted himself so firmly on the far economic fringe with his budget address that he gave the distinct impression of policy immobility.

Instead of coming off as a bipartisan leader, he looked like an intractable hardliner. His proposed sacrifices were completely one-sided – the poor and downstream governments bore pretty much the entire brunt. The rich and well-off were asked for nothing.

What we have here are two seemingly diametrically opposed philosophies.

On the one hand, Raun-

er wants to permanently cut sacred cow programs to start aligning state revenues with state expenditures. And he was possibly silent on new revenues as a way to force the Democrats to make the first move on that front.

ON THE OTHER HAND, the Democrats see Rauner’s deep and drastic cuts as an irresponsible way to fund an unaffordable Jan. 1 income tax reduction that mainly benefits the well off. And they want the governor to propose some revenue ideas before they’re willing to entertain any cuts to this fiscal year’s budget or next.

In other words, while Rauner’s budget was most definitely a punt to the General Assembly, the legislative Democrats appear to have just punted the ball right back to the guy.

Show us some revenue alternatives, they’re saying, and maybe we’ll talk.

But you go first.

So, if the rookie governor had just put off that budget address by a couple weeks or so, he might have solved this fiscal year’s very real problems and survived to fight another battle over next fiscal year’s problems.

Instead, we’re looking at possible gridlock.

What do you think?

Do you agree with the opinions on this page?

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Do you disagree with them?

Let us know. Write a

letter to the editor, send it to our office, or email it to this address: letters@

“Government by secrecy doesn’t make for enduring democracy.”

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.

Editorials represent the opinions of the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board.

Tom Curley, president and chief executive officer, The Associated Press, 2006

Quotes brought to you courtesy of

saukvalley.com.

Or, comment online at saukvalley.com.

Share your opinions Mail: The Reader’s Voice Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 Email: letters@saukvalley.com Fax: 815-625-9390 Website: Visit www.saukvalley.com Policy: Letters are to be no more than 300 words and must include the writer’s name, town and daytime telephone number, which we call to verify authorship. Individuals may write up to 12 letters a year.

Opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers.

Lifestyle Tuesday, March 3, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley Media • A7

Not everyone at work needs wedding invitation Dear Abby, I teach at a fairly small school. My grade-level teaching team consists of five teachers who work closely together.

During the last school year, one of my team members got engaged.

This year, we’ve had a change of staff and now have a new member on our team. My colleague has not, and does not, plan to invite this new member to her wedding, although the rest of us are invited. The save-the-dates and shower invitations have all been hand-delivered at school, making it awkward for the person who has not been invited.

I feel it wasn’t appropriate to include all but one of the team simply

out at school. While it would have been more diplomatic if the bride had mailed or emailed the invitations to her teammates, she was in no way obligated to invite someone with whom she hadn’t worked.

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

because she is new to the group. Am I correct in feeling that my colleague did not handle this appropriately?

– Frustrated in the First Grade Dear Frustrated, A wedding is not a children’s birthday party to which all the children must be invited if the invitations are handed

Dear Abby, How do you handle providing truthful advice to someone with sensitive feelings? My sister “Ella” is actively dating and doesn’t seem to handle the rejection well. This leads her to ask a number of questions she wants me to be truthful about, yet when I answer honestly, she gets mad and sometimes starts to cry.

Now when Ella asks

my opinion, I either tell her half-truths or avoid the situation altogether.

I’m not mean when I say what I think, but I think she only wants to hear what she wants.

How do I answer her questions without hurting her feelings yet be truthful?

– Tongue-tied in Ohio Dear Tongue-tied, You don’t. Instead, you suggest that Ella seek information from someone “more qualified” – a psychologist.

Because she has had one failed relationship after another, it would benefit her to talk to a therapist so she won’t keep repeating the same mistakes she’s making. Your sister may be attracted to the

wrong kind of men, or so needy she chases men away. She may be more receptive to hearing what she needs to from a therapist than from you.

Dear Abby, I have a man living with me as a boarder, paying weekly rent. He’s a friend as well, but not a close one.

I’m at a loss as to how to tell him he can’t use my bath towels, washcloth, bar soap, toothpaste or hairbrush. I’m tempted to tape a list on the bathroom mirror saying, “Please do not use the following,” then list the items I feel are too personal to share.

I can’t imagine how someone would think it’s OK to use someone

else’s personal things.

– Grossed-out Guy in the South Dear Grossed Out, The thing about silence is that it implies consent. Obviously, your boarder knows or cares nothing about boundaries. If you don’t have the courage to tell him face-to-face that certain things are offlimits and what they are, then by all means tape a large sign to the bathroom mirror.

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.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, March 4 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.

WIC nutritional, education, and coupon pick-up, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 8-9 a.m., YMCA, 110 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Dixon Correctional retiree breakfast, 8 a.m., Rivers Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon.

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:3011 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St. Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Church of Christ, 346 Chicago Ave., Savanna, 800541-5479.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10-11 a.m., People’s National Bank, 112 Main

St., Tampico.

Free blood pressure check, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

“Aging in Place” program, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 3:30 p.m., closed; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 7779-245-3487.

Downstairs, west door.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, tradition, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open; 8 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815-8572550.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30

p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 203 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., closed, step, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815-625-0333.

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Living Well With Diabetes Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212.

Carroll County Fair Board, 7 p.m., Milledgeville Bank basement, 451 N. Main Ave., 815244-9444.

Touched By Suicide ... Survivors Gather, 7 p.m., Hospice of the Rock River Valley, 264 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-438-2345.

Dixon Sports Boosters Club Board meeting, 7 p.m., Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

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

Wednesday worship at the barn, 7 p.m., Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road, Franklin Grove.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 560 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting, 8 p.m., United States Department of Agriculture Building, 16255 Liberty St., Morrison.

Thursday, March 5 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.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Twin City Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

TOPS IL 1426, 8:30-9 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 9 a.m., Coloma Homes, 401 W. 18th St., Rock Falls.

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815626-0034.

Computer classes, 9 and 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m.,

YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling.

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., Oregon.

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

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

Downstairs, west door.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 5:30 p.m., open, beginners; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12 and 12; 8 p.m., closed, 12 and 12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Chair exercises, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

Bi-County Special Education Cooperative preschool screening, 3-6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 19 W. Third St., Chadwick. Appointments: 815-2257141.

Narcotics Anonymous, 4-5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 5 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-441-4452.

Lee County Veterans Assis-

tance Commission, 6:30 p.m., Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

TOPS, 6:30 p.m., Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave., 815-625-0431.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling.

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

Covered Bridge Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Harkrader Hall, St. Louis Catholic School, 631 Park Ave. West, Princeton, 815-8752430.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed; Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Big Book, Rolling Hills Center, 201 state Route 64, Lanark.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Anne Church, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Reserves, 7:30 p.m., Law Enforcement Center, 306 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

AMVETS Post 167 Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Sterling American Legion, 601 First Ave. Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-441-5327.

Self Help Parents Association, 7:30 p.m., Self Help Enterprises, 2300 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

Sterling-Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113 1/2 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, United Steelworkers, 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Appointment, 815-284-9555.

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Frank-

lin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101.

Knit Wits Knitting Circle, 6:30-8 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., 815-284-7261.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-6228838.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, March 3 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, 815-6229230.

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, 815-2889236.

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

Bingo and doughnuts, 9 to 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Morning Whittle, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

Community coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m. Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994.

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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.

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

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

Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Dixon Coin Club, coin grading, 6 p.m., and auction, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-535-8427.

Wednesday, March 4 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, 815-6229230.

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, 815-2889236.

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

Crafting, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Preschool lap-sit, 10-11 a.m., Franklin Grove Public Library, 112 S. Elm St. Monthly Birthday Party, 11:25 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.

Monthly Birthday Party, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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.

Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

Bridge and bingo, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

PAYING TOO MUCH H FOR DIRECTV? TV? CALL AND ASK TO TAK KE THE DISH CHALLENGEE Switch to DISH and if we can’t save you more than $250, we’ll give you $250 0.

Guaranteed.

Must mention “Challenge” at time of sale. If first year savings are d determined termined to be less than $250, customer will receive $250 prepaid card after new service activation. Savings based d on n annualized annuali comparison of customer’s last monthly DirecTV bill and first DISH bill for comparable services and equipment as determined by DISH. Requires online validation of customer’s last monthly DirecTV bill within 60 days of activation. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of prepaid card. Requires qualifying credit, American programming, and 24-month commitment with AutoPay and Paperless Billing. Not available in Puerto Rico or USVI. Offer expires 04/08/15

SatellitePro

Sales, Service & Installation

815-285-3474

Dixon 955 N. Galena Ave.

Sterling 2536 E Lincolnway

A8 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE

Demmer joins task force on local government New panel will look at consolidation of units

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

State Rep. Tom Demmer has been named to a state task force that will study local government consolidation and unfunded mandates.

The task force was formed by Gov. Bruce Rauner through an executive order Feb. 17.

Demmer, R-Dixon, on Monday announced his assignment to the task force.

“State policy should be encouraging cooperation amongst local governments and school

districts to consolidate and streamline functions while eliminating unfunded mandates,” he said in a statement.

“Both deliver critical services to local residents and businesses that have been suppressed by numerous state mandates that continue to drain their budgets.

The task is challenging, but it’s something that absolutely needs to be resolved.”

The state has 6,964 local government units, according to the 2012 Census of Governments.

That is 1,816 more than Texas’ 5,148, the

second-highest in the country.

Between 2002 and 2012, the number of local governments in Illinois increased from 6,904 to 6,964. It was 6,723 in 1992.

However, the number dropped from 6,995 in 2007 to the 2012 level.

According to the governor’s office, Illinois has 1,431 townships, the third-highest number in the country; 3,227 special-district governments, the highest in the country; and 905 school and community college districts, third-highest in the country.

The U.S. C e n s u s Bureau estimates Illinois’ 2014 population was Tom 12,880,580.

Demmer In 2010, Illinois was the fifth-largest state based on population.

Texas, which was second in local governments, was the second-mostpopulated state.

The task force will study the state’s laws relating to consolidation and unfunded mandates, hold four public meetings throughout the state, and then submit a report to Rauner and the General Assem-

bly by the end of the year.

The report will include “opportunities to consolidate, streamline, or eliminate duplicative governmental bodies, school districts, and taxing authorities,” according to Rauner’s executive order, and “opportunities to replace, revise, or repeal unfunded mandates placed on local government and school districts.”

Illinois school districts have been given at least 140 unfunded mandates since 2000, according to the executive order.

Unfunded mandates are increased standards or new procedures that the state requires but

ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE

IN BRIEF

Measure aims to fight heroin abuse

Secrecy of grow farm challenged

Tight budget could make approval of proposal difficult SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Two Illinois lawmakers announced bipartisan legislation Monday that would spend $25 million to combat an epidemic of heroin and prescription drug abuse, although some other politicians doubted that the measure would be approved when the state faces billions of dollars in red ink.

House Democratic Assistant Majority Leader Lou Lang and GOP State Rep. John Anthony said the cost of the legislation is far cheaper than idly watching the problem continue to grow around the state.

“The state has a $30 billion-plus budget. We’ll have to find the money someplace,” Lang said.

The proposal might run into the reality of Illinois’ Republican Governor Bruce Rauner’s austere budget that makes severe budget cuts and pledges no tax increases.

“Heroin is a huge problem but the budget is very tight this year also,” said Rep. Patti Bellock, House Republicans’ point person on the Medicaid health program for the poor. “I would try to look at cost effective ways of doing things.”

The 242-page bill is a byproduct of a legislative task force that traveled around the state over recent months to hear testimony from doctors, coroners, pharmacists, treatment centers, addicts and family members on heroin use and its correlation to prescription drug abuse.

The legislation would require drugs combatting heroin overdoses, such as Narcan, to be dispensed

AP

Illinois state Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, speaks Nov. 16 after a meeting of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules in Chicago. Lang is co-sponsor of a bill proposed Monday to combat heroin and prescription drug abuse. more widely to those Other legislation pro- Policy, which cited 24,360 who have been trained posed in recent weeks visits in 2010, the most to properly administer would take a more piece- recent year of available them. meal approach to the data.

Some police units now heroin problem – includThe problem has only carry the antidotes, but ing a bill by GOP state intensified in recent the legislation would Sen. Michael Connelly years. Federal data shows require all state and local that would allow over- there’s been an 80 pergovernment agencies dose antidotes in schools. cent increase in heroin that employ law enforceBut Lang said he pre- use among Americans ment officers and fire- ferred to take a wider between 2007 and 2012. fighters to possess them. approach, even though it While state lawmakSchool officials and fam- might make the bill more ers have proposed bills in ily members of addicts difficult to pass. recent years to track overcould also administer the Lang acknowledged that doses and raise awaredrugs, if they received portions of the legisla- ness, Daphne Baille from proper training. tion – including limiting Treatment Alternatives for The legislation would painkiller prescriptions Safe Communities, said require that the state and requiring pharma- this was the first attempt Board of Education cies to serve as prescrip- to link prescription drug develop a heroin and opi- tion “take back” sites – abuse and heroin. ate drug prevention pro- could be opposed by the “There are many people gram for schools and that powerful pharmaceuti- who go from using precoroners report deaths cal and hospital lobby in scription drugs to finding due to drug overdoses to Springfield, because of cheaper, more available the Department of Public increased regulation. heroin,” Baille said. health.

Deaths specifically The legislation comes It would also designate caused by heroin aren’t on the heels of an auspharmacies as sites to tracked statewide. But tere budget proposal by take back unused pre- heroin-related emergen- GOP Gov. Bruce Raunscription medication and cy room visits in the Chi- er, which would reduce require doctors to deter- cago area are the highest Medicaid funding by $1.5 mine “possible addiction in the country according billion and mental health tendencies” before pre- to Roosevelt University’s and substance abuse scribing painkillers.

Consortium on Drug programs by $27 million.

EAST ST. LOUIS (AP) – Some East St. Louis residents are challenging a city decision to keep the proposed location of a medical marijuana growing operation under wraps.

Progressive Treatment Solutions of West Chicago has been awarded the state’s sole license to grow medical marijuana in a five-county area that includes St. Clair and Madison counties. But the city has declined to disclose the planned location of the indoor growing operation, citing security concerns.

A St. Clair County judge issued a temporary restraining order last week blocking the East

doesn’t pay for, such student training on how to use automatic external defibrillators or school-wide training on active shooter incidents, which were both added for the current school year.

Task force members will include representatives of units of local government, school districts, and the General Assembly, in addition to Illinois residents representing public or private organizations with an interest in government or education services in the state.

Demmer was one of two members of the House Republican Caucus named to the task force.

St. Louis City Council from declaring the cultivation center meets city zoning standards.

Scientists: Soil temps are normal CHAMPAIGN (AP) – Scientists with the University of Illinois say soil temperatures across the state have been near normal on average so far this winter.

The Illinois State Water Survey at the university’s Prairie Research Institute says soil temperatures at 4 inches under sod averaged 38.6 degrees from Nov. 1 to Feb. 15.

The water survey says that’s normal for the time period. Temperatures at 8 inches averaged 38.4 degrees or about 1 degree below normal.

PharmaCann scored second-best in district GROWER

CONTINUED FROM A1

PharmaCann was the second-highest scoring application for Illinois State Police District 1, which includes Lee, Whiteside, Ogle and Carroll counties.

PharmaCann has 15 days to provide the required $200,000

license fee and a $2 million surety bond or escrow account.

The distribution center for District 1 will be in Fulton.

The purchase agreement between GTI and the Lee County Industrial Development Association for the lot in the industrial park was contingent on GTI being awarded a license.

Let us fi fin nd a f iend who real y nows you!

happytailsanimalshelter.org

Merlin is 4 years old and was found as a stray. When he came to us his fur was very matted and had to be shaved. After shaving him, our veterinary staff found some BB holes in him. In spite of having been shot, he is a very sweet boy, and we think he’s quite handsome. He has a second chance now, to be loved and cared for by a new family.

(815)626-2994

Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Dilbert by Scott Adams

www.saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley Media • A9

Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Stone Soup by Jan Eliot Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis Rose is Rose by Pat Brady and Don Wimmer

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom

Baby Blues by Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

Soup To Nutz by Rick Stromoski

Family Circus by Bil Keane

The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

Alley Oop by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

Fight to retain partner’s entry

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Joe Henderson, commenting on the Boston Marathon, said, “The Chip (placed in the laces of a runner’s shoe) also reduces the damage done by bandits. They still steal drinks and cheers along the course, but no longer scramble the paying runners’ results. No entry fee, no Chip, no time or place.”

In bridge, when you have winners that could be cashed, no entry, no tricks.

This deal highlights a defensive play that would be missed by many. What should happen in three no-trump after West leads the spade queen?

West opened with a weak two-bid, showing a good sixcard suit and 6-10 high-card points. South, correctly as-

suming that his partner held six or seven points, jumped to three no-trump. (Yes, he might have made a takeout double, but he was worried that his partner would have gotten overenthusiastic about

diamonds. Note that five diamonds could have been defeated if East gained a club ruff.)

Declarer started with eight top tricks: two spades, two hearts and four clubs. He needed to establish a diamond winner.

South correctly ducked the first trick and won the second spade. However, then, since West was highly likely to have one of the top diamonds, declarer overtook his club jack with dummy’s queen and called for a low diamond.

East remembered that when partner’s suit is one lead from being established, do your utmost to win the next defensive trick. East correctly put up his diamond king. Then he led his last spade. South tried a second diamond, but West won and cashed his spades for down two. © 2015 UFS

A10 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

WASHINGTON

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

ELECTION REFORM

Schock pays back travel Bills would change up Illinois expenses to Bears game primary, campaign financing Proposal would eliminate requirement to declare party

Congressman had previously charged taxpayers for trip WASHINGTON (AP) – Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock reimbursed the U.S. government for more than $1,200 in travel expenses for attending a Chicago Bears football game last November, his office said Monday. He previously had charged taxpayers for the trip.

The reimbursement comes amid new congressional reports detailing $14,000 in private air travel incurred by Schock last fall, which included plane travel around Illinois and to Washington.

Schock used his taxpayerfunded account to pay those bills. His office said it was reviewing whether other charges might have been inappropriate.

Schock’s recent travel adds to the list of more than a dozen flights worth $40,000 – expensed under his congressional account or campaign funds – aboard planes owned by donors. That led to a formal ethics complaint.

Schock, a 33-year-old, rising Republican star, has been under scrutiny for using congressional funds to redecorate his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show “Downton Abbey.” Last week, his office said he made good on his promise of personally reimbursing those costs.

Congressional rules updated 2 years ago generally allow the use of private aircraft as long as trips are fairly compensated. But the latest revelations about Schock’s travel expenses raise questions about why taxpayers were billed for a trip to Chicago when he represents the Peoria and Springfield areas at least 150 miles away.

A spokesman said Schock wrote a check to the U.S. Treasury on Monday for the Chicago trip.

Newly released House records showed $10,802

AP

State Rep. Aaron Schock speaks to reporters Feb. 6 in Peoria. Schock reimbursed the U.S. government for more than $1,200 in travel expenses for attending a Chicago Bears football game last November, his office said Monday. incurred last NovemA spokesman said Monber for “commercial day his team will contransportation” to Keith tinue a thorough review Siilats, a New York-based of his office procedures. pilot who flew Schock to Schock previously told Chicago. Siilats told the the AP he travels freAP he flew the congress- quently throughout his man between Washing- district to stay connected ton and Peoria for a series with his constituents. of meetings, and attendThe AP last week ed the Bears game with detailed those travel Schock. expenses, including That trip was first Schock’s use of private reported Sunday by the planes and incurring of Chicago Sun-Times. It pricey entertainment was not immediately charges. The review idenclear how Schock paid for tified at least a dozen his game tickets. flights on donors’ planes The records also show since mid-2011, trackSchock’s office spent ing his reliance on the about $2,270 with Peoria- aircraft partly through based Byerly Aviation, as pictures uploaded to his well as $1,590 with Lobair Instagram account.

LLC. Both were previousDuring one period, ly paid for Schock’s travel Green’s plane traveled on aircraft owned by his to at least eight cities financial contributors, last October in the Midrecords show. west and East Coast – citThe new Byerly expense ies where Schock met aligns with a same-day with political candidates journey on a plane owned ahead of the midterm

by Springfield business- elections. Green runs car man Todd Green between dealerships in Schock’s Peoria and Quincy on district with his brother, Dec. 12, 2014. Schock Jeff, a pilot who Todd toured a local dam that Green said is good friends he said needed repairs with Schock. that same day in Quincy.

Lobair was previously Byerly was previous- paid $6,000 for four trips ly paid $11,433 from on a plane owned by Schock’s office account Michael J. Miller, another for four days in Novem- Peoria auto dealer, and by ber 2013. The AP found Vonachen Services Inc., Green’s plane traveled a janitorial and service to and from Washington firm headed by Peoria and Peoria during that businessman Matthew same period – and hours Vonachen. Vonachen before Schock posted a donated at least $11,000 photo about his “Schock- to Schock’s political toberfest” fundraising career, federal campaign event in his district. records show.

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The Illinois electoral system would see changes under proposals in the state legislature, including ones on primaries and campaign finance.

The primary for state and federal elections would be pushed back to at least late June under two bills introduced by Democratic and Republican lawmakers, the State Journal-Register reported.

Recently elected Rep. Steven Andersson, R-Geneva, said lawmakers currently spend too much time campaigning.

Last year’s primary took place March 18.

“I took office a month and a half ago, and in 9 months we’ll be circulating petitions once again for the next cycle,” Andersson said. “To me, that’s too much time campaigning and not enough time legislating.”

Andersson said other freshman representatives back his plan, which calls for a July primary.

Another proposed

change to primaries from two lawmakers would eliminate a requirement to declare a party, which is public record, when voting.

Reps. Scott Drury and Mike Fortner both say the current system discourages people from voting in primaries.

“The reality is there’s no reason that anyone needs to know what party you’re affiliating yourself with every election other than to give politicians data so the next go-around they can try to contact you,” said Drury, a Democrat from Highwood.

Candidates would still be organized by party on the ballot in Drury’s primary proposal. But the bill from Fortner, a Republican from West Chicago, would move the top two vote-getters on to the November general election, regardless of party affiliation.

The potential changes to primaries face tall odds, said David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University. He said

Democratic lawmakers aren’t as supportive of electoral reform in Illinois as they are nationally.

“The Democratic Party has huge majorities in both houses of the legislature,” Yepsen said. “Despite the party’s support for reform nationally on things, in Illinois they don’t have much of an incentive to change the rules of a game they win quite handily.”

Public financing would be available to candidates under another bill, which would set aside $40 million for campaigns.

The idea was first introduced in 2007.

Kent Redfield, an emeritus professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, said it’s not likely to gain traction now with a budget deficit in Illinois.

“Anything with a price tag just isn’t going to happen,” he said. “It’s just not going to fly, even if you can overcome the philosophical or mechanical difficulties with public financing.”

Lindsey Lindsey Nauman-Kaleel, Nauman-Kaleel, PT, MPT PT, MPT

Penny Penny Beelendorf Beelendorf PTA PTA

Did you know you have the right to choose your own Physical Therapy provider?

Our goal is to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve your pain so you can get back to living. Ask your doctor to refer you to ORS for all your physical therapy needs. Call today!

815.284.1700

201 Lincoln Statue Dr. Dixon, Illinois 61021

O R S P T. C O M

Mon-Thurs 7am-5:30pm; Fri 7am-3:30pm

CLINIC EASILY ACCESSIBLE

<

<

< Subscriber Only Special

This coupon good for one free merchandise ad in

CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

To place your free ad, send completed coupon or drop off to the address below*.

Please allow 3-5 business days from receipt of ad for processing.

Ads must include price. Ads not accepted by phone.

Merchandise Items Priced At

$100 or less

Ad runs free for 3 days in Sauk Valley Media & saukvalley.com Write Your Ad Here Classification: ________________________________________________________________________ Price:_________________________________________________________________________________ Description: __________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

Write Your Information Here Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Dixon 955 N. Galena Ave., 815-285-0000 Sterling 2536 E Lincolnway, 815-622-9544

City & State: _______________________________________ Zip Code: _______________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________________

*One item per ad, maximum 4 lines (20 characters per line).

Limit 3 ads per month. Private parties only. For subscribers only.

Excludes Rummage Sales, Employment, Rentals, Real Estate, Tickets & Travel, Wood/Fuel, and Pet Ads

Mail Or Drop Off Ad To:

Sauk Valley Media, Attn: Free Ads 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081

Dixon Telegraph, Attn: Free Ads 113 South Peoria Avenue Dixon, IL 61021

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley Media • A11

HEALTH CARE

Survey: More parents asking to delay vaccines CHICAGO (AP) – Parents have increasingly pressured doctors to delay vaccines for young children, making their kids and others vulnerable to preventable diseases, a study suggests.

The findings are in a national survey of pediatricians and family doctors asked about parents wanting to postpone some of the many shots recommended for children younger than age 2. Nearly all doctors said that at least some parents had requested vaccine delays in a typical month; and 1 in 4 said those numbers had increased since the previous year.

More about the survey in Monday’s Pediatrics and delaying childhood vaccines:

The study The researchers surveyed 534 doctors by email or regular mail in 2012.

Participants were doctors who are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians – the two leading groups of doctors who treat young children. One in 5 doctors said at least 10 percent of parents had requested vaccine delays by spreading them out over more months than is recommended.

Most doctors said the practice puts kids at risk for getting vaccine-preventable diseases and might lead to disease outbreaks, but most also said they at least sometimes agreed to the delays. Only 3 percent said they often or always

Foster kids struggle to get screenings, study shows

AP

A pediatrician uses a syringe to vaccinate a 1-year-old with the measles-mumpsrubella (MMR) vaccine Jan. 29 in Northridge, California. A national survey of doctors in 2012 suggests that parents have increasingly pressured doctors to delay vaccines for young children, making their kids and others vulnerable to preventable diseases. tell parents who insist on vaccine delays to seek care from another doctor.

The concerns The potential repercussions are worrisome and are happening “right now with the measles outbreak,” said Dr. Allison Kempe, a University of Colorado researcher and a member of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee. Kempe is the study’s lead author. More than 150 people in several states have been infected with measles, including infants too young to be vaccinated. Most cases

are tied to an outbreak at Disneyland in California, which likely began with a traveler who brought it in, as has been the case in other U.S. outbreaks.

The exact source of the Disneyland-linked cases is not known.

Doctors are concerned about unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children becoming ill and spreading disease to others.

Vaccine recommendations Vaccinations against 14 diseases are recommended for children younger than 2, starting at birth and given every few months.

Some shots combine vac-

cines against more than one disease; the measles shot also protects against mumps and German measles. Even so, young children may get five shots at once under the recommended vaccine schedule.

Some parents want to delay shots by spacing them out, partly to spare their kids from getting jabbed so many times at one sitting. Doctors surveyed said other reasons include worries about possible long-term complications and other risks from vaccines, which medical experts say are unfounded.

The study didn’t ask doctors which vaccines parents asked to delay.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Some foster children are not getting their required medical screenings even though the visits are paid for by Medicaid, federal health investigators warn in a study released Monday.

The Health and Human Services’ inspector general study looked at a random sample of roughly 400 foster children from California, Texas, New York and Illinois and found nearly 30 percent did not receive one or more of their required health screenings between 2011 and 2012. Of those who did not receive at least one required screening, 12 percent did not receive their initial screening and 17 percent did not receive one or more periodic screenings.

Experts say foster children tend to experience a high rate of chronic medical, developmental, and mental health issues. They often face challenges getting access to health care.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says that to identify and treat foster children’s health problems, it’s critical for states to ensure they get access to these services.

States have struggled with this issue for years.

Investigators have been issuing reports about foster children’s access to health care since 2003. A 2010 study of foster kids in nine states found that three of four foster children did not receive all required medical, vision, and hearing screenings even though they were enrolled in Medicaid. At least 60 percent of the children who received a medical screening were missing one component of it, according to the study.

Each state is responsible for ensuring that foster children receive health screenings on time, but the federal Administration for Children and Families under HHS funds the state programs and has ultimate oversight.

The report recommends that the agency work with states to identify barriers that prevent foster children from accessing health care and strategize ways to work with foster parents on this issue, including incentivizing families to increase participation in regular health screenings.

The Administration for Children and Families did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Monday.

WASHINGTON

Netanyahu assails Iran deal, touts U.S.-Israel ties WASHINGTON (AP) – Seeking to lower tensions, Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. officials cast their dispute over Iran as a family squabble on Monday, but the Israeli leader still claimed that President Barack Obama did not – and could not – understand his nation’s vital security concerns.

“American leaders worry about the security of their country,” Netanyahu said as he opened a controversial trip to Washington. “Israeli

leaders worry about the survival of their country.”

Netanyahu’s remarks to a friendly crowd at a pro-Israel lobby’s annual conference amounted to a warm-up for his address to Congress today, an appearance orchestrated

by Obama’s political opponents and aimed squarely at undermining the White House’s high-stakes bid for a nuclear deal with Iran.

Netanyahu tried to paper over his personal differences with Obama, insisting he was not in Washington to

“disrespect” the president and saying that any reports of the demise of U.S.-Israel ties were “not only premature, they’re just wrong.”

Still, Netanyahu made clear that he would not hold back in criticizing the U.S.-led nuclear negotiations with Iran.

“I have a moral obligation to speak up in the face of these dangers while there is still time to avert them,” he told the cheering crowd of 16,000 at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference. He said

Israel had a unique understanding of the security concerns posed by any Iranian pursuit of a nuclear bomb because of its position in a “dangerous neighborhood.”

Obama spoke dismissively of Netanyahu’s warnings about the risks of an Iran deal, saying the prime minister had previously contended Iran would not abide by an interim agreement signed in 2013 and would get $50 billion in sanctions relief, a figure the U.S. says is far too high.

AP

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks Monday at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference in Washington.

- paid advertisement -

Sauk Valley’s great used car buy At just $14,988, these nicely furnished 2014 Chevy Impalas are a flat steal

STERLING, IL – It’s the real deal. A Sterling auto dealer specializing in GM program car sales has just flexed its buying power with the purchase of many 2014 Chevrolet Impalas, and has started their price at just $14,988, thousands below Kelley Blue Book, and a far cry from their original sticker price when new. And what a buy.

These lavishly furnished LT models are powered by a high-endurance 3.5liter V6 providing spirited

performance and boasting a respectable 19city/29highway economy rating, with many owners reporting even better mileage.

Amenities include front bucket seats with center console, dual-zone climate control, a sixway power driver’s seat with lumbar, automatic headlamps, fog lamps, tachometer, AM/FM/CD player with an auxiliary jack for your MP3, tiltsteering wheel with audio and cruise controls, remote locks and trunk release and cool 5-spoke alloy wheels.

A nifty remote engine start will spoil you in the winter time, where you can look out your window and start your car while you’re still in your jammies and have

it toasty-warm when you get in, or pre-cool the cabin on a sizzling summer day. No worries, because the car won’t budge ‘til it sees your key. Although this feature may seem a bit gimmicky at first, most who have enjoyed this in their last car demand it on their next.

Climb behind the wheel and get comfortable in the heavily bolstered, 6-way power bucket seat, which will quickly become your favorite “easy chair”. Wrap your fingers around the soft, leather-wrapped wheel and get ready to enjoy the buttery smooth ride of a magic carpet. And you don’t have to go very far to realize you’re in one solid car. On the road, the Impala graciously accepts all orders. And you can’t help being impressed by the peace and quiet inside its spacious cabin, which the boys at GM went to great lengths to keep road

and outside noises secret from its occupants.

The Impala has long scored high safety marks, and the addition of StabiliTrak (electronic stability control) takes it upseveralnotches. Hailed as the most important safety feature since the seat belt, this guardian angel-like technology helps keep your family safe by applying power and braking to individual wheels on icy or slippery roads – a feat no human can perform. This cuttingedge safety feature helps keep the vehicle on a straight path and helps prevent spinouts due to driver overcorrection. Over 80% of all highway fatalities are single-car accidents, and the National Highway Administration estimates that over 10,000 lives would be saved annually if all cars were equipped with this technology.

The 2014 Impala also touts 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and traction control, while its frontwheel drive keeps power planted firmly to the pavement.

Buyers also enjoy the remainder of the Impala’s 3YR/36,000-milebumper-

to-bumper protection, plus the lion’s share of GM’s comprehensive 5YR/100,000-mile power train warranty, which covers just about everything under the car that moves, nearly every seal and gasket, motor and transmission mounts and even the water pump.

This spectacular warranty stays with the car regardless of the number of owners, and there’s no deductible. To add the equivalent protection to the average used car would cost around $2500.

Wow. Today, smaller economy cars are fetching a premium, yet the Impala sacrifices only a few miles per gallon over a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry equipped with a small 4-banger. Before you pay too much for an import job, or spend $10,000$12,000 for a three or four year old, out-of-warranty used car, it’s well worth your time to check out these exceptionally clean, w o n’t - l e t - y o u - d ow n , get-your-money’s-worth 2014 Impalas. You’ll be dollars ahead.

WHERE TO BUY. The Sterling Chevrolet Pre-Owned Supercenter in Sterling now offers a huge selection of 2014 Impala LTs in a rich variety of colors priced at just $14,988.

With a small, friendly and knowledgeable sales staff, you’ll find it refreshing to shop at a dealer who still does business in an honest and upfront way. Sterling Chevrolet represents most credit unions and offers financing as low as 1.9% with approved credit. Located in the heart of Sterling at 1824 N. Locust St., or online at www.sterlingchevy.com.

Sales may be reached at 815-625-2700.

Prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. Pictures are for illustration only. Contact Sterling Chevrolet for details.

A12 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

RECREATION

MONEY & MARKETS 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.

AP

Steve Hurt instructs his daughter, Marley Thompson, 13, on luring a fish to take a bait Feb. 7 at an ice fishing event at Camp Wokanda in Chillicothe.

Ice fishing enthusiasts tackle the winter blues Central Illinois home to several popular spots

BY VICTORIA BERKOW Peoria Journal Star Distributed by the Associated Press

PEORIA – When the mercury drops below 0, and frosty wind whips up, it seems natural to retreat beneath a cozy blanket, situate near a heater and block out all thoughts of winter.

That’s not the case for ice fishers in the area.

Peorian Chris Vespa, who has been ice fishing for a long time, said despite the fingernumbing weather, ice fishing offers some of the best solace to break from the seasonal blues.

“It’s nice when the wind’s not howling at you,” he said. “What I like about ice fishing during the winter is that

everyone is trying to spend as little time as possible outside. You’re not dressed for the weather in a suit and tie.”

By trading the suit and tie he wears as an insurance agent for the fisherman uniform of coveralls and multiple sweatshirts, Vespa said the vicious wind just isn’t so bad.

“When you’re going ice fishing, you’re dressed to be out there,” Vespa said. “You’re not uncomfortable sitting on ice on a bucket.

It’s kind of nice sitting outside and getting sunshine when you would be indoors.”

Central Illinois is home to several popular ice fishing spots, including North Charter Oak Lake in Peoria, Camp Wokanda in Chillicothe and lakes Camelot and Lancelot in Mapleton.

Bartonville’s Presleys

Outdoors, which started as South Side Worm Ranch in 1946, often welcomes ice fishers of all levels on their way up to Lake Camelot.

“This year with the longer winter, business has been better. The ice has been thicker,” said Scott Klasing, an employee at Presleys.

Locals often call in to Presleys to check on ice conditions, since employees go fishing frequently, including Klasing. Alongside a wide selection of lures, Presleys offers “good customer service and knowledge” to veteran and beginner fishers, Klasing said.

“Find a friend, or a friend of a friend to go with,” is Klasing’s advice for amateurs.

“You need to make sure there’s good ice, because if it’s thin you’ll fall through, simple as that.”

The Mind-Body Connection

Abbott..................................47.23 Alcoa....................................14.96 AltriaCorp............................56.50 Autonation...........................62.59 American Express...............82.02 Arris-Group..........................29.81 Apple..................................129.09 ADM.....................................47.85 AT&T....................................34.64 Bank of America..................16.00 Boeing................................153.79 BorgWarner.........................63.00 BP.........................................41.30 Casey’s.................................88.44 Caterpillar............................82.98 CenturyLink.........................37.62 Chevron.............................105.87 Cisco....................................30.19 Citigroup..............................53.47 CNW....................................44.70 CocaCola..............................43.18

ConAgra...............................35.10 Dean....................................16.38 Deere & Co..........................91.02 Disney................................105.85 Donaldson...........................38.02 DuPont.................................78.48 Exxon...................................88.02 Ford.....................................16.57 Exelon..................................32.83 GE........................................26.11 FifthThird.............................19.51 HawaiianElectric.................32.60 Hewlett Packard..................34.92 HomeDepot.......................116.04 Intel Corp............................34.06 IBM....................................160.54 IntlPaper..............................56.96 JCPenney...............................7.84 JohnsonControls.................51.92 Johnson&Johnson.............103.18 JPMorgan Chase..................61.76 Kraft.....................................63.80 Kroger...................................70.95 Leggett&Platt.......................45.81 Manpower...........................81.56 McDonald’s.......................100.00 Merck&Co............................58.58 Microsoft..............................43.88

3M......................................170.49 Monsanto..........................121.25 Newell..................................39.64 AGL......................................47.83 Nike......................................98.74 Parker-Han........................123.76 Pfizer....................................34.76 Pepsico.................................99.00 Procter&Gamble.................85.39 RaymondJames...................58.11 Republic...............................41.42 Sears Hldg...........................37.40 SensientTech.......................64.84 Sprint.....................................5.10 Staples..................................17.02 TheTravelers......................107.87 UnitedContinental.............66.72 UnitedTech........................123.15 USBancorp..........................44.87 USSteel.................................23.84 Verizon.................................49.45 Walgreen..............................83.62 WalMartStores....................83.94 WalMartMexico..................23.87 WasteMgt.............................54.85 Wendy’s...............................11.25

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: March 3.781⁄2; May 3.88; July 3.961⁄4 Soybeans: March 10.111⁄4; May 10.131⁄2; July 10.173⁄4 Soybean oil: March 32.80; May 32.95

Soybean meal: March Lean hogs: April 67.67; 344.30; May 333.50 June 83.05; Oct 72.10 Wheat: March 5.08; May Sugar: May 13.64 5.00 Cotton: March 64.63 Oats: March 2.90; July T-Bonds: March 14515⁄16 2.77 Silver: May 16.40 Live cattle: April 153.45; Gold: April 1207.00 June 145.80; Aug. 143.67 Copper: March 2.7130 Feeder cattle: March Crude: April 49.66 204.10; April 202.10 Dollar Index: Dec. 95.45

IN BRIEF Lee zoning board cancels for March DIXON – The Lee County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday has been canceled.

The board will next meet at 7 p.m. April 2 in the third-floor boardroom of the old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St. Call Chris Henkel at the Lee County Zoning Office, at 815-288-3643, for more information.

Scouts collecting food Saturday POLO – Cub Scout Pack 337 will collect nonperishable food Saturday for Lifeline Food Pantry.

Polo residents are asked

to put any donations by their front door in a small box or bag by 9 a.m.

Call Ginger Albano, at 815-946-9098, for more information or to arrange a different pickup time.

– SVM staff reports

EIU names Bradley provost new leader CHARLESTON (AP) – Eastern Illinois University has named Bradley University Provost David Glassman as its new president.

The David Charleston Glassman school said that its Board of Trustees voted Monday to approve

the selection of Glassman, who’s also vice president for academic affairs at Bradley, a private school in Peoria.

Board Chairman Kristopher Goetz noted Glassman’s experience with a private institution, saying the funding model for Eastern Illinois has been changing and it can no longer rely on state appropriations as its major funding source.

Glassman also has public university experience.

Before going to Bradley in 2010, he was dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville.

The 61-year-old Glassman will replace Eastern Illinois President William Perry, who plans to retire in June.

Point your Career in a New Direction...

Go to “Sauk Valley Jobs” in today’s classified section for helpful career information.

Join KSB Physicians Les Perkowski, DO, and Rama Shankar, MD, for a free presentation Tuesday, March 10th at the Dixon Elks Lodge.

5:15 p.m. - Doors open 5:30 p.m. - Light soup dinner 6:00 p.m. - Presentation

CLASSIFIED SAUK VALLEY

daily GAZETTE TELEGRAPH

“Buyers Finding A Bargain In Captiva”

RSVP to KSB Community Wellness at 815-285-5990 by March 5th.

Presentation is sponsored by Sinnissippi Centers and KSB Community Wellness and includes participation from several vendors in the Sauk Valley Area.

Starting at $15,988 We Continually search the country to find vehicles that offer our customers the best value for their hard earned dollar.

And for the past year we’ve offered what still to this day is one of the best buys out there -- The 2014 Captiva packs a punch in power, comfort, safety......and that’s just the start. This sporty crossover is designed to impress.

The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport is powered by an efficient ECOTEC 2.4L direct-injected fourcylinder matched with a fuel-saving 6-speed automatic transmission, enabling an EPAestimated highway rating of 28 mpg.

This is combined with spacious and luxurious interiors to make the Captiva Sport a valuable addition. Once you slip behind the wheel you’ll realize this is not an ordinary car, but how comforting and easy it is to not only get in and out of, but also very easy to drive. I highly recommend you stop by Sterling Chevrolet and take one for a drive. Just remember...These 2014 Captivas still carry the balance of a 5 year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, along with the remainder of a 3 year, 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper.

We look forward to your visit.

1824 N. Locust, Sterling

815-625-2700

www.sterlingchevy.com Photos for illustration only. Prices do not include tax, title, license & doc fees.

Dealer not liable for errors in this ad.

LIMPING BULLS: BUTLER TO MISS TIME WITH INJURY. NBA, B4

SPORTS dailyGAZETTE

GET CONNECTED

Section B

e-mail: sports@saukvalley.com Low blow

‘Like’ us!

Sauk Valley Sports

The Rockets’ James Harden receives a one-game suspension for kicking LeBron James in the groin during Sunday’s game.

Harden is league’s leading scorer.

22

Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Numbers game The Iowa State Cyclones scored 22 straight points in a 5-minute span to erase 21-point deficit to No. 15 Oklahoma on Monday in Ames, Iowa. The Cyclones, who are ranked No. 17, won 77-70.

Sports for the Sauk Valley fan! danWOESSNER Sports Editor Reach him at dwoessner@ saukvalley. com or 800798-4085, ext. 5555.

BOYS BASKETBALL | STERLING REGIONAL | ALLEMAN 56, ROCK FALLS 46

Streak snapped at Rockets’ expense Alleman gets first win in 65 days

Friday filled with memories

F

riday was a day about numbers, and those numbers added up to something that might not be matched in the Sauk Valley anytime soon.

Our area had big news happening in boys basketball, girls basketball and boys swimming, and my head was spinning because we only had one front page to fit as much big news as possible on it.

The numbers running through my head most of the day would be pretty boring to most.

The first was 14. That’s how many pages were sitting in the system for the B section when I returned from the girls state basketball tournament in Normal. I was also thinking about the 2-hour drive back and the three stories I needed to write before starting to design pages.

Oh, and 12:15 never leaves my mind much.

That’s when everything needs to done so that the press can start running at 12:30.

At the end of the night, we had 10 local stories covering the aforementioned state tournament semifinal, three regional boys basketball championship games, one historic night at Lancaster Gym, and a Dixon freshman that made a nice splash at the state swimming meet.

That’s enough about us, let’s take a look at some more interesting numbers from the athletes that made it such a big day.

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5550 @pm222

STERLING – The Alleman boys basketball team hadn’t experienced a win in 65 days, a streak that lived in parts of 4 months.

On the bus ride from Rock Island to Sterling for its upcoming quarterfinal game of the Class 3A Sterling Regional, Alleman coach Patrick Rangel told his team to push the losing aside.

“He stood up in front of us and told us to go out and play,” Pioneers forward Nathan Graves said. “He wanted us to get the feeling of at least one more win this season and man, this one

Star of the game: Nathan Graves, Alleman, 19 points, 6 rebounds Key performers: Tanner Dean, Rock Falls, 16 points, 4 3-pointers; Danny Kaschke, Alleman, 12 points, 5 rebounds Up next: 3A Sterling Regional, Alleman vs. Dixon, 6 p.m. today feels the sweetest.”

Fifth-seeded Alleman used a strong second half to pull away from No. 4 Rock Falls for a 56-46 Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com win Monday night at Musgrove Rock Falls’ James McFadden looks to pass around Alleman’s Fieldhouse.

Ivan Morrow during Monday’s 3A Sterling Regional quarterfinal at Musgrove Fieldhouse. Alleman won 56-46.

STREAK CONTINUED ON B4

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | MALCOLM X 59, SAUK VALLEY 56

Luck not with these ladies Injuries help derail top-seeded Skyhawks in title game

BY DAN WOESSNER dwoessner@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5555 @DanWoessner

DIXON – Above Jed Johnson’s office door, someone had intended to spell the words “Good luck” with large black letters made of construction paper.

By the time Monday’s Region IV game against Malcolm X was over, the first letter had gone missing, spelling instead “odd luck.”

Considering the top-seeded Sauk Valley Skyhawks’ fortune this week, the unintended change was appropriate.

The Skyhawks, who were missing two starters because of medical reasons, lost the title game 59-56 to the visiting Hawks.

“This is the first game we’ve lost here this season,” Sauk Valley sophomore Jordan Giddings said. “To go undefeated at home until now and undefeated in conference is something not a lot of teams can say. Winning the region would have been icing on the cake for this group.”

The Skyhawks were missing guards Krystal James (foot injury) and Aleena Hammelman (for undisclosed medical reasons).

Kayleen Terrock and Morgan Shank took their places in the lineup.

“We were used to having Aleena out there every night,” Giddings said. “She usually handles the ball when the other teams put on pressure. The girls that came in stepped up and played really well, we just weren’t able to get the win.”

48

The last time the Dixon Dukes won a conference championship in boys basketball was 48 years ago in the spring of 1967.

Dixon accomplished this Friday by handing the No. 3-ranked Rockford Lutheran Crusaders a 58-37 loss at Lancaster Gym. You know what else happened in 1967 – the first Super Bowl.

It’s a nice feather in the Dukes’ cap, but this team has grander plans in mind, starting with this week’s 3A Sterling Regional.

LUCK CONTINUED ON B4

4

That’s how many points the Prophetstown Prophets lost to Moweaqua Central A&M in a girls 1A state semifinal game at Redbird Arena.

WOESSNER CONTINUED ON B3

SPORTS inside

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Malcolm X celebrates Monday after beating Sauk Valley 59-56 in the championship game of the Region IV tournament. The Skyhawks finish the season with a 26-6 record.

NHL

NASCAR

Blackhawks outlast Hurricanes, B5.

Busch ready to move on, B2.

Star of the game: Jordan Giddings, Sauk Valley, 28 points, 6 rebounds Key performers: Takeshia O’Neal, Malcolm X, 22 points, 4 rebounds; Kiarra Harris, Sauk Valley, 10 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks

Suggestion box Comment or story tip?

Contact Sports Editor Dan Woessner at dwoessner@saukvalley.com or 800-798-4085, ext. 5555

TOP OF 2

You’re first Jon Lester Manager Joe Maddon named the left-hander the Cubs’ opening night starter – his fifth OD start – against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Hornet doesn’t sting Michael Jordan Forbes noted that Jordan’s net worth is estimated at $1 billion, thanks to his well-timed investment in the Charlotte Hornets.

Your guide to what’s going on in sports

B2 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

sportShorts

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

NASCAR | IN THE PITS

SVM staff, wire services GIRLS BASKETBALL

On the calendar

Reiley, Liebing earn TRAC honors Corrie Reiley of Prophetstown and Kaitlyn Liebing of Amboy were named players of the year in the Three Rivers Conference, with Reiley in the West Division and Liebing in the East.

Joining Reiley on the West’s first team were teammate Clare Kramer, Rachel Cobert of Erie, and Lakin Goodman of Morrison. Joining Liebing on the East first team were teammate Delaney Wilhelm, Bureau Valley’s Heaven Bennett, and Newman’s Kelsey Simpson.

Prophetstown’s Don Robinson and Amboy’s Mike McCracken were the coaches of the year.

A full list of the teams can be found on B5.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Duke coach in middle of issue Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski repeatedly refused to comment on reports of sexual misconduct by former player Rasheed Sulaimon on Monday.

When asked on the ACC Teleconference if he was aware of the allegations against Sulaimon, Krzyzewski said, “I don’t have any comment about that.”

Krzyzewski repeated that when asked if he felt he handled Sulaimon’s dismissal appropriately.

The Chronicle, the Duke student newspaper, published a story Monday alleging that two allegations of sexual assault were made publicly against Sulaimon during the 201314 school year. According to The Chronicle, no official complaints were filed with the Office of Student Conduct or any law enforcement agency.

MLB

Wainwright throws first bullpen session Adam Wainwright bumped fists and smiled following a short bullpen session on Monday, the first since straining his abdominal muscle a week ago.

Wainwright didn’t use maximum effort for most of the 30-plus pitch session, but did turn it up for the final five pitches.

The Cardinals ace had thrown off flat ground, but Monday was the first time he threw off the mound since injuring himself while placing a 45-pound weight back on the weight rack.

Wrigley renovations face more delays Cubs officials say they plan to ask the city for permission to work around the clock to speed up Wrigley Field renovations.

The iconic ballpark will open for the season on April 5 without bleachers, which were torn down as part of the project. Officials say that’s a loss of about 5,000 seats.

The left field bleachers should be open in May, followed by the right field bleachers in June.

NFL

Salary cap rises by $10 million The NFL’s salary cap is going up $10 million to $143.28 million for the 2015 season.

All 32 teams and the players’ union were notified Monday of the increase, the second straight season the cap went up by at least $10 million.

Local events

Today Boys basketball 6 p.m.

• 3A Sterling Regional, Dixon vs. Alleman 7 p.m.

• 2A Farmington Sectional, Bureau Valley vs.

Winnebago AP

Jeff Gordon hits the wall during the NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday in Hampton, Ga. Gordon’s wreck was into a portion of the wall that wasn’t protected, and was just one of many issues that marred the weekend of racing.

7:30 p.m.

• 3A Sterling Regional, Sterling vs. Geneseo

Weekend wrecked NASCAR falls flat in follow-up to Daytona 500

BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

Upcoming races

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NASCAR did not have its finest weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where the follow-up to the Daytona 500 began with the theft of a race car and a parked SUV rolling into Denny Hamlin’s motorhome.

Qualifying was a debacle for the second week in a row, rain delayed the start of Sunday’s race, and Jeff Gordon once again managed to crash into a concrete wall that lacked an energyabsorbing barrier.

By the time Jimmie Johnson took the checkered flag to close a cold and wet weekend, everyone was ready to get out of Atlanta.

It was a momentum-killing weekend for NASCAR, which had staged a strong seasonopener 1 week earlier only to fall flat at one of the more historic tracks on the circuit.

Things went awry early when a trailer carrying the Team XTREME race car for Travis Kvapil was stolen from a motel parking lot early Friday morning.

While the team scrambled to figure out what it would do – with no car, Kvapil was forced to withdrawal from the race – Hamlin received a jolt when

March 8 – Kobalt 400, Las Vegas March 15 – CampingWorld. com 500, Avondale, Ariz.

March 22 – Auto Club 400, Fontana, Calif.

March 29 – STP 500, Ridgeway, Va. April 11 – Duck Commander 500, Fort Worth, Texas April 19 – Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn.

April 25 – Toyota Owners 400, Richmond, Va. his motorhome was struck by a rolling SUV that had mistakenly been left in gear.

After those two off-track distractions were dealt with, attention turned toward the debut of the 2015 rules package. Only that was marred by the second embarrassing qualifying session in as many weeks.

Four series champions were among the 13 drivers who didn’t even get to make a qualifying attempt because their cars didn’t pass inspection before the session began Friday afternoon.

Among those stuck in the inspection bay were Gordon, Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart.

Gordon, who needed two

attempts to get his car through inspection, took the series to task after he failed to make a qualifying attempt in the debut race for new sponsor 3M. “When you have this many teams having issues going through, there’s something wrong with this system or something wrong with the amount of time they’re allotted to get through,” he said. “There’s no way with this many good cars and talented people that they can’t figure out how to get these cars through inspection.

“I’m embarrassed for our series.”

It remains to be seen if the problem was that NASCAR, which a year ago dramatically reduced its team of officials as it streamlined its processes and began to use more technology and less human capital, didn’t have enough inspectors on site and didn’t allot enough time to clear 47 cars.

Sprint Cup director Richard Buck indicated the issue was with the way teams set up the cars in their first race with a new rules package.

“They’re pushing the limits,” Buck said. “That’s their job to get every bit they can get through [inspection]. It’s our job that everyone gets a fair opportunity to get through there.”

TV listings

Today Men’s basketball 6 p.m.

• Iowa at Indiana, ESPN • Maryland at Rutgers, BTN • N. Carolina at Georgia Tech, ESPNU • Georgetown at Butler, FS1 8 p.m.

• Michigan at Northwestern, BTN • Kentucky at Georgia, ESPN • W. Virginia at Kansas, ESPN2 • Texas A&M at Florida, ESPNU • Villanova at Creighton, FS1

Prep hockey 5:30 p.m.

• Mid-States Championships, FSN 8 p.m.

• Mid-States Championships, FSN

NBA 7 p.m.

• Wizards at Bulls, CSN

NHL 6:30 p.m.

• Sabres at Lightning, NBCSP

NASCAR

Soccer

Following lines key to return Busch to heed guidelines toward NASCAR reinstatement

BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Kurt Busch has agreed to follow NASCAR’s recommended guidelines to be eligible for eventual reinstatement.

The 2004 champion was indefinitely suspended Feb. 20 after a Delaware judge said he believed Busch likely committed an act of domestic violence against a former girlfriend and there was a “substantial likelihood” of him doing it again.

Busch lost two rounds of appeals for reinstatement before the season-opening Daytona 500 and has missed the first two races of the season. Regan Smith has replaced him in the No. 41 Chevrolet.

On Monday, NASCAR spokesman David Higdon said Busch has “agreed to our terms and conditions that must be met before he is eligible for consideration for reinstatement of his NASCAR license.”

Stewart-Haas Racing, which on Monday said Smith would again

On the tube

AP

Kurt Busch was suspended indefinitely 2 days before the season-opening Daytona 500. He will have to follow guidelines in order to return. drive the No. 41 this weekend at Las Vegas, said there is no timetable for Busch to meet NASCAR’s guidelines.

“Kurt’s willingness to embrace the conditions set forth by NASCAR is a positive step that we support,” SHR said in a statement.

The specific guidelines have not been

disclosed, but Higdon said an unidentified NASCAR consultant helped create them.

Higdon added that Busch would need to meet the requirements “to the satisfaction of both NASCAR and the expert.

“The expert administering the reinstatement can come back

with a recommendation of return, but Kurt still must satisfy NASCAR’s expectations, as well,” he said.

NASCAR tailors its reinstatement programs to each individual and the offense.

AJ Allmendinger, for example, had to complete a program overseen by Dr. David Black, who runs NASCAR’s drug-testing unit. Allmendinger was suspended for failing a random drug test and eventually reinstated.

Jeremy Clements, who was suspended in 2013 for an inappropriate comment, was reinstated after completing a NASCAR-authorized sensitivity training program. The program was administered by sports sociologist Richard Lapchick and his staff at the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport.

Higdon said a domestic violence expert will oversee Busch’s program, and NASCAR will not be part of the process.

1:40 p.m.

• Premier League, West Bromwich at Aston Villa, NBCSP

On this date March 3 2010 • Brittney Griner punches an opponent in the face and is ejected from No. 14 Baylor’s 69-60 win over Texas Tech. Officials toss the freshman with 9:01 remaining after she strikes Texas Tech sophomore forward Jordan Barncastle. Griner later receives a two-game suspension.

Let us hear it • Game results, story tips, athlete of the week nominations, team and individual stats can be faxed to 815-6259390, called in to 800798-4085, ext. 5552 or emailed to sports@ saukvalley.com.

Contact us at 800-798-4085 Sports Editor Dan Woessner, ext. 5555 dwoessner@saukvalley.com Sports Reporters Patrick Mason, ext. 5550 pmason@saukvalley.com Ty Reynolds, ext. 5554 treynolds@saukvalley.com Brian Weidman, ext. 5551 bweidman@saukvalley.com

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

MLB | CUBS

Sauk Valley Media • B3

NFL

Expensive game of tag NFL teams lock up high-priced talent – for now

BY BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

AP

Cubs hitting consultant Manny Ramirez watches workouts during a recent spring training baseball practice in Mesa, Ariz.

Manny being Manny suits Cubs just fine Ramirez guiding young sluggers

BY RICARDO ZUNIGA AP Sports Writer

MESA, Arizona – Growing up in Cuba, Jorge Soler had limited access to major league games on television. Only the best teams and the most famous players made the news on the communist island.

Manny Ramirez was one of them.

“He’s my favorite player,” the 23-year-old Chicago Cubs outfielder said on Sunday. “In Cuba, you always hear about the best players, no one else, and you always heard about him.”

Soler and other Cubs youngsters who watched Ramirez on TV during his heyday with the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox can now learn firsthand from the Dominican slugger. The Cubs hired him as a hitting consultant this season after he worked last year as a player-coach for their Triple-A Iowa team.

In just 1 week since spring training began, Ramirez has gained the respect of the team, especially the Latin American players on the roster.

Whether he is joking with Soler in the clubhouse or giving tips to Puerto Rican infielder Javier Baez during a batting practice session, when Manny speaks, everyone

Did you know?

• Ramirez clubbed an MLB-record 29 postseason home runs. listens.

“It’s incredible to have him giving you advice, telling you ‘do it this way, do it that way,’” Soler said.

Besides, his numbers in almost 2 decades in the majors speak for themselves. Ramirez finished his big league career with 555 home runs, 1,831 RBIs and a .312 average.

“Before knowing him, I always had his videos on my iPad. His hits, his home runs, his extra-base hits,” recalled 24-yearold shortstop and fellow Dominican Starlin Castro, a 5-year veteran and one of the longest-tenured Cubs on the roster. “I would study his swing any time I was in a slump.”

Ramirez last appeared in the majors during the opening week of the 2011 season, before he was suspended by MLB for a second time in 2 years for performance-enhancing drugs. The 42-year-old remained active in the Dominican winter league and Taiwan, and he hit .409 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 147 at-bats last season with the Aguilas Cibaenas in his native country.

MLB | WHITE SOX

NFL games have begun for 2015.

Don’t bother checking out your Sunday Ticket, though. This is not football the teams are playing, it’s tag.

Monday was the deadline for franchises to decide whether to hold onto key players who are pending free agents by giving them the franchise or transition tag.

The alternative: letting them hit the open market on March 10.

A lot more goes into tagging than simply wanting to hold on to a standout or a budding star. There’s nearly as much game-planning for it as there is for an opponent during the season.

Teams ask themselves: —What position does he play and how much is the tag for that position?

—Should we use the exclusive franchise tag, when no other team can approach the player? Or go with the nonexclusive, allowing other teams to pursue the player, but with the original team able to match any offer, or decline and gain two first-round draft picks?

—Should we go with the lower transition tag, in which other teams can set the market for a player and if the contract is not matched, there is no compensation when the player walks?

—What is our salary cap situation? Does it make sense to commit so much money to one player? Is he that much of a difference maker?

This year, the Lions decided not to tag Ndamukong Suh, an All-Pro defensive tackle and, when on his game, a wrecking ball on the field. Among the reasons could be his penchant for unacceptable onfield behavior – there’s always the chance Suh could go off during a game and wind up with a suspension for his actions.

More likely, Detroit looked at the salary cap implications of tagging Suh for nearly a $27 million cap hit because of

AP

The Detroit Lions declined to use a franchise tag on defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, making him a free agent for the upcoming season.

Prominent players to be tagged • Justin Houston, Chiefs LB/DE • Jason Pierre-Paul, Giants DE • Demaryius Thomas, Broncos WR • Dez Bryant, Cowboys WR • Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots K his previous contract restructuring. The Lions felt adding to the huge price tags on receiver Calvin Johnson and quarterback Matthew Stafford would preclude the team from improvements in several other areas.

No team wants to commit more than 30 percent of its cap spending to three players – unless those players have won championships for the franchise. Most teams prefer to stay under 25 percent for its top three players. Stafford has a salary cap hit of $17.7 million in 2015, and Johnson is at $20.5 million.

Detroit still might sign Suh to a long-term deal, and it could avoid the

hefty 1-year cap hit with some creativity over a span of a few seasons.

That room for creativity doesn’t exist with franchise-tagged players.

Kansas City bit hard and put the non-exclusive tag on linebacker Justin Houston. Except Houston might want to be considered a defensive end: the tag at that position is nearly $1.7 million higher.

While the Chiefs negotiate with Houston’s agents, they also must find ways to trim salaries. That shouldn’t be too difficult; much harder will be dealing with a potentially long holdout

by Houston if the sides can’t agree on which position the league’s leading sackmaster plays. And how much he is worth.

The Giants had an easier decision in franchising defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. When healthy and motivated, he’s a force, as his 12 1/2 sacks and 21 quarterback hits for a weak defense showed in 2014.

He also had 16½ sacks in 2011, and is only 26.

With Steve Spagnuolo returning as defensive coordinator, New York

will build again around the pass rush. PierrePaul is the foundation.

Denver also had little choice with tagging receiver Demaryius Thomas at $12.823 million. With Peyton Manning likely to return this season, the Broncos had no option but to keep his top target – particularly with tight end Julius Thomas and wideout Wes Welker unsigned.

It’s also more probable the Broncos can get a long-term deal done with Thomas – the deadline is July 15 – and they have some flexibility under the salary cap, with around $150 million available thanks to unspent carryover money from 2014.

Dallas, as expected, tagged its All-Pro receiver, Dez Bryant. The Cowboys are in a tight spot because they have little maneuverability for 2015 if they can’t get a long-term agreement with Bryant. Failing to do so could mean losing AP Offensive Player of the Year DeMarco Murray, the league’s top running back – just when the Cowboys have become a championship threat again.

Carlson could join exclusive club WOESSNER

to close, and it seems likely that Carlson could be bringing back some hardware from that meet I’ve covered state semi- sometime over the next final games in several 3 years. different sports, and I When he does, he’ll am pretty sure this was join Chris Shaw (1980, the most evenly matched ‘81), Jon Bond (2008) game that I’ve seen at and Aaron Helander the state level. I’ll take (2013) as Dixon boys the bold stance that swimmers to earn a these were two best state medal. teams in 1A, and it would have been nice to see them meet in the state That’s how many final instead of the semiregional titles the AFC final.

Raiders boys basketball That’s not how worked program has after they out, but the game made beat Indian Creek on for a great story, as the Friday.

Prophets kept fighting Ashton and Franklin but couldn’t quite get Grove had regional titles over the hump. separately, but this was the first since the communities combined.

That’s the state record in rebounds in a game that Hardin Calhoun set Bureau Valley won in the other 1A semiits first regional title final against Iroquois in 10 years Friday over West. geographic rival Princeton.

It was also the proDixon freshman Caleb gram’s 10th regional Carlson was .15 seconds title. The Storm won away from making the nine regional titles in state finals in the 200 IM 10 years under current at the state swimming Rock Falls coach Brad meet in Winnetka.

Bickett from 1995 to That’s a very tiny gap 2005.

CONTINUED FROM B1

AP

The White Sox’s Chris Sale is dealing with a broken foot and may not be ready to pitch when the season starts next month.

Sale unlikely to be ready for opening day Samardzija may get call vs. K.C.

BY COLLEEN KANE Chicago Tribune

GLENDALE, Ariz. — White Sox manager Robin Ventura admitted Sunday that left-hander Chris Sale’s chances of starting on opening day are “slim” because of the avulsion fracture in his right foot that likely will keep him away from baseball activities for 3 weeks.

But Ventura wasn’t ready to name a different starter for the opener April 6 in Kansas City, even though right-hander Jeff Samardzija seems like a likely option.

“He definitely would be an option there,” Ventura said. “It makes sense, but

we haven’t really gone over it, until we see where Chris is at.”

Samardzija said he will be prepared to pitch whenever he gets the call. He started the last two opening days for the Cubs.

“I’m going to be ready to pitch,” Samardzija said.

“It doesn’t matter what game. As long as you hand me the ball, I’ll be willing to take it and just do my best.”

Ventura stressed that opening day isn’t the Sox’s biggest concern when it comes to Sale.

“It’s the full season that you’re really concerned about,” Ventura said.

1

52

10

.15

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Bureau Valley’s Alex Johnson shoots during the Storm’s win over Princeton on Friday in the 2A Fulton Regional championship game. It was the Storm’s first regional title since 2005.

B4 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

NBA | BULLS

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

COLLEGE BASKETBALL | ILLINOIS

Maternity Madness Groce may be juggling birth with postseason

BY SHANNON RYAN Chicago Tribune

AP

Bulls guard Jimmy Butler was injured during Sunday’s loss to the Clippers, and will be out of the lineup for up to 6 weeks.

Beat-up Bulls lose another key player All-Star guard Butler to miss 3 to 6 weeks with elbow injury

BY K.C. JOHNSON Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO – Jimmy Butler will miss an extended period of time of 3 to 6 weeks after Monday’s MRI exam confirmed “a Grade 2/3 ulnar ligament sprain and small bone impaction injury to the left elbow,” the Bulls said in a statement.

Butler suffered the injury during Sunday’s loss to the Clippers when he ran into a DeAndre Jordan screen in the third quarter. He didn’t return.

Butler won’t need surgery, one source said. So his absence will be determined by how well the injury responds to treatment and rest.

Butler’s injury comes on the heels of Derrick Rose’s knee surgery, which will sideline him for 4 to 6 weeks. The banged-up Bulls also are without Taj Gibson, whose sprained left ankle is in a walking boot.

Wizards at Bulls When: 7 p.m. today Where: United Center, Chicago TV/Radio: CSN/1000 AM The Bulls have a roster spot available.

Butler, who earned his first All-Star appearance this season, leads the Bulls in scoring at 20.2 points per game.

He’s also the team’s best defender and leads the NBA in minutes.

“It’s not just his scoring,” coach Tom Thibodeau said. “He’s obviously grown every year. He’s a primary scorer. He’s a great two-way player, great defender. “ Tony Snell is expected to start in Butler’s absence.

Kirk Hinrich, who is returning from his own recent bout with an illness and is on a minutes limit, knows the road will be tough.

CHAMPAIGN — When Allison Groce told her husband John in July that she was pregnant with their third child, it took but a simple mental calculation to foresee a collision of Groce’s love for family and for basketball.

On March 15, Illinois coach John Groce will learn whether the Illini will be introduced as an NCAA tournament team. A day later, if not sooner, John and Allison will be introduced to Cate Groce, their first daughter.

“Not the best timing,” Groce said with a laugh.

Welcome to Maternity Madness in the Groce household.

Like her previous two pregnancies, Allison plans to be induced 2 days before the actual due date of March 18 to help avoid delivering during postseason play, when the Illini could be cast nearly anywhere in the nation if they make the tournament or wind up in the NIT. Of course, the Groces are aware that Mother Nature cares less about brackets and more about Braxton Hicks contractions. Labor, they understand, could happen any time, which inserts an interesting dilemma into the coach’s obligations to his team and his family.

“My main worry is that I would go quickly and John wouldn’t be there in time,” said Allison, who had relatively quick deliveries with Conner, 9, and Camden, 5. “But as long as she comes out safe and healthy, I’m not so stressed about it.”

Two regular-season

AP

Illinois men’s basketball coach John Groce and his wife, Allison, are scheduled to have their third child later this month. The due date is March 18, which coincides with possible postseason play for the Fighting Illini.

Nebraska at Illinois When: 9 p.m.

Wednesday Where: State Farm Center, Champaign TV/Radio: BTN/670 AM games – only one on the road against Purdue on March 7 – remain on the schedule for Illinois, widely considered an NCAA tournament bubble team. The Big Ten tournament begins in Chicago on March 11, from which Groce could take a quick flight back to Champaign for the delivery if need be.

If Groce has to decide between the delivery room and the locker room, he will think like a coach in tight game situations and go with his gut.

“The only concern I feel is to be present,”

said Groce, 43. “I want to be and I hope that I can be, but I also understand the timing of this may require me not to be.”

It’s a quandary other fathers in sports have faced.

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman pondered whether he would skip this year’s Super Bowl if his partner would go into labor at the time of the big game.

(The couple had a son 4 days after.)

In the final round of the 1999 U.S. Open, Phil Mickelson famously and anxiously carried a pager as he awaited the birth of his first child.

Hunter Mahan left the 2013 Canadian Open with a two-stroke lead to be with his wife, who went into labor, sacrificing a potential $1 million prize.

Even Groce was

forced to contemplate this before. His oldest son, Conner, was born between games when he was an assistant at Ohio State. He was there for the birth, breaking down game film in the room before Allison’s contractions intensified but traveled with the team to Iowa a few days after.

Despite the unpredictable nature of basketball and babies, the Groces don’t yet have a contingency plan.

Groce doesn’t carry his cellphone onto the court, so Allison figures she would send a text to Mark Morris, the team’s director of basketball operations, if she goes into labor during a game.

But what if Allison’s labor begins shortly before a game? “I don’t know,” Groce said. “We haven’t thought about it or talked about it.”

Graves burns Rockets at regional STREAK

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Sauk’s Kiarra Harris shoots between two Malcolm X defenders during Monday’s 59-56 loss.

Malcolm X fends off Sauk comeback LUCK

CONTINUED FROM B1

Sauk (26-6) started fast, building five and six-point leads at 7-2, 10-5 and 13-7 before Malcolm X (12-15) started hitting shots.

“Our plan was to pack things in and make them shoot us out of it,” Johnson said. “It worked early on, but then they started to hit some shots. Once they did that, it opened up some things for them inside.”

Malcolm X went on a 14-3 run to take a 21-16 lead before the Skyhawks rallied to tie the score at 24 at half.

Giddings and Kiarra Harris burned the Hawks several times in the second half with a high-low attack, but Malcolm X maintained at least a onepoint lead the final 14 minutes of the game.

Giddings had 28 points with 19 of them coming after half.

The Skyhawks had chances at the end. Jaimie Hurd was fouled taking a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left with the Skyhawks trailing 56-53. Hurd missed the first attempt before burying the next two.

“Jaimie has improved a ton at free-throw shooting this year,” Johnson said.

“You can look at a dozen shots tonight that if they went in, it would have

been a different game.”

Sauk was forced to foul Asijah Fisher with 9 seconds left. She made both shots.

Malcolm X chose to foul Sarah Matson instead of letting Sauk bring the ball up for a 3-point attempt.

Matson made one to make it 58-56.

Another Sauk foul put Aaliyah Inby at the line.

She made the second of two attempts.

Sauk got the ball to Hurd, who sped up court in the final 5 seconds, and heaved a 3-pointer, but it was off the mark.

Malcolm X played the last 1:36 with three of its starters fouled out.

“This took guts,” Malcolm X coach Kimberly McQuarter said. “This isn’t the most talented team that I’ve had, but it never stopped working. We’ve had girls step up all year.

“I know Sauk had some injuries, and that made a big difference. I respect what their coach has going here. It’s a nice win for these girls.”

Harris, a Sterling graduate, had 10 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, four steals and three blocks.

Tekeshia O’Neal, who was named tournament MVP, had 22 points for Malcolm X. Joshona Wimbish had 15 points and eight rebounds.

CONTINUED FROM B1

The win put an end to the Pioneers’ 13-game losing streak, and earned Alleman a spot in today’s semifinal against topseeded Dixon.

Rock Falls (5-21) didn’t make it easy on Alleman, however. The Rockets held a 23-20 lead at halftime due to a press defense and a halfcourt trap that the Pioneers couldn’t figure out. The result was a carousel of Pioneer’ turnovers.

Alleman threw the ball away 12 times in the first half as it tried to get the ball into the post where the 6-foot-4 Graves was waiting. But the Rockets’ 1-3-1 zone denied the entry passes, and Alleman was forced to shoot jumpers that wouldn’t go in.

“I thought we did a good job of keeping them from getting the ball down low,” Rockets guard James McFadden said. “But we couldn’t stop the backside. They would eventually get that, and it was a killer every time it happened.”

McFadden was the bottom player in the zone – the paint protector – and, despite a 5-inch height deficit, came away with three steals and forced Alleman to look elsewhere for points.

The plan worked until Graves and teammate Luke Saskowski found a way to leak behind the Rockets defense for quick layups. Rock Falls’ Jacob Mammosser, the team’s top rebounder, played with a flu and had trouble finding his legs.

Mammosser finished

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Rock Falls’ Jacob Mammosser tries to drive past Alleman’s Shawn Malcolm during Monday’s 3A Sterling Regional game at Musgrove Fieldhouse. The Rockets lost to Alleman 56-46. with eight points and four rebounds, and wasn’t a factor on the boards and that allowed Graves, who finished with a gamehigh 19 points and six rebounds, to take over.

“It was nice to see [Mammosser] battle through and play a tough game for us,” McFadden said.

Graves, a sophomore, played half of the season on the fresh/soph squad before being called up at mid-season due to injury trouble with guard Ryan Hodge. Graves played limited minutes the first time the two teams met – a 58-51 Rock Falls win – but Rockets coach Brad Bickett said they prepared as if Graves would see signifi-

cant time Monday.

“We knew about Graves a little bit,” Bickett said. “It wasn’t like we were surprised about it, we had a feeling he would start.”

Alleman found its rhythm in the second half and opened the third quarter on a 12-4 run.

Tanner Dean kept the Rockets in the game with his stellar shooting from behind the arc. His first shot attempt was a made 3-pointer, and that was all he needed to get on a roll.

Dean drained four 3s in all, and finished with a team-high 16 points.

“The first shot felt great,” Dean said. “I wanted the ball in my hands, I was feeling

confident. But it was so tough to stay up when Alleman had those long possessions, and we’d fall apart and give up that backdoor stuff.”

Graves was the culprit.

He scored 10 points in the first half and added nine in the second half.

He was 7-for-12 from the floor, but delivered the final blow with his stellar free-throw shooting late.

He made all five attempts, and helped seal the win.

“That was the first time I’ve shot that well,” Graves said. “It was something I was working on all year.

We practiced against the 1-3-1 all week and worked on other options on how to get the ball in low.”

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

www.saukvalley.com

MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

All Ottawa 10-3 18-9 Geneseo 8-4 15-11 LaSalle-Peru 5-7 13-12 Sterling 3-9 9-17 Rochelle 1-11 3-21 Monday’s result 3A Belvidere Regional • 1st round, Rochelle 80, Rockford Christian 71 Today’s games 3A Sterling Regional • Semifinal, Sterling vs. Geneseo, 7:30 3A Mendota Regional • Semifinal, LaSalle-Peru vs. Mendota, 7:30 4A Moline Regional • Semifinal, Ottawa vs. Moline, 7:30

BNC West Conf.

All Dixon 13-1 27-1 Rockford Lutheran 11-2 21-2 Winnebago 12-3 21-8 Byron 6-6 20-8 Mendota 6-7 17-10 Oregon 3-11 10-19 Rock Falls 2-11 5-21 Stillman Valley 0-11 2-19 Monday’s result 3A Sterling Regional • First round, Alleman 56, Rock Falls 46 Today’s games 2A Farmington Sectional • Semifinal, Winnebago vs. Bureau Valley, 7 3A Sterling Regional • Semifinal, Dixon vs. Alleman, 6 3A Mendota Regional • Semifinal, Mendota vs. LaSalle-Peru, 7:30 3A Belvidere Regional • Semifinal, Lutheran vs. Rochelle, 6

Three Rivers East Conf.

All 11-1 21-9 9-3 27-3 8-4 17-12 6-6 15-12 5-7 16-11 3-9 13-18 0-12 0-28 Today’s game 2A Farmington Sectional • Semifinal, Bureau Valley vs. Winnebago, 7 Kewanee Bureau Valley Newman St. Bede Princeton Hall Amboy

Three Rivers West Conf.

All Rockridge 15-0 26-1 Fulton 7-6 18-13 Riverdale 6-6 14-10 Morrison 6-7 16-13 Erie 6-9 11-20 Orion 6-8 14-17 Sherrard 5-7 11-14 Prophetstown 4-11 8-23 Wednesday’s game 2A Farmington Sectional • Semifinal, Rockridge vs. MonmouthRoseville, 7

NUIC East Conf.

All Aquin 11-2 24-6 Forreston 11-2 20-5 AFC 9-4 22-9 Polo 8-5 22-10 Pecatonica 6-5 11-12 South Beloit 6-7 10-16 Dakota 4-9 7-18 Milledgeville 4-9 9-18 Durand 2-10 5-19 Orangeville 1-9 2-21 Today’s game 1A Eastland Sectional • Semifinal, Aquin vs. Williamsfield, 7 Wednesday’s games 1A Eastland Sectional • Semifinal, Forreston vs. East Dubuque, 7 1A Somonauk Sectional • Semifinal, AFC vs. Newark, 7 Postseason pairings

CLASS 3A

Sterling Regional Monday’s result • No. 5 Alleman 56, No. 4 Rock Falls 46 Today’s games • No. 1 Dixon vs. Alleman, 6 • No. 2 Sterling vs. No. 3 Geneseo, 7:30 Friday’s games • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Bradley University Sectional championship vs. Canton Regional winner, 7 p.m. March 10

CLASS 2A Farmington Sectional Today’s game • Semifinal, Bureau Valley vs. Winnebago, 7 Wednesday’s game • Semifinal, Rockridge vs. MonmouthRoseville, 7 Friday’s game • Championship, 7 Winner advances to DeKalb Supersectional vs. El Paso-Gridley Sectional winner, 7:30 p.m. March 10

CLASS 1A Somonauk Sectional Today’s game • Semifinal, Flanagan-Cornell vs. Dwight, 7 Wednesday’s game • Semifinal, Newark vs. AFC, 7 Friday’s game • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Normal Supersectional vs. winner of Danville Schlarman Sectional, 7 p.m. March 10 Monday’s box score 3A Sterling Regional quarterfinal at Musgrove Fieldhouse, Sterling

ALLEMAN 56, ROCK FALLS 46 ALLEMAN (5-22) Ivan Morrow 3-5 3-5 9, Danny Kaschke 4-8 2-2 12, Shawn Malcolm 0-0 2-2 2, Ben Barrett 2-5 1-1 5, Harlee Miller 1-2 0-0 3, Luke Saskowski 2-4 2-4 6, Peter Mihm 0-1 0-0 0, Nathan Graves 7-12 5-5 19. Totals: 19-37 15-19 56.

ROCK FALLS (5-21) James McFadden 2-6 0-0 5, Reid Akerman 1-4 0-0 2, Jacob Mammosser 1-10 6-10 8, Logan Pillars 3-7 0-0 7, Noah Junis 2-4 0-0 4, Tanner Dean 6-10 0-0 16, Michael Berentes 1-4 2-2 4. Totals: 16-45 8-12 46.

Alleman 12 8 19 17 – 56 Rock Falls 13 10 15 8 – 46 3s – Alleman 3 (Kaschke 2, Miller), Rock Falls 6 (Dean 4, Pillars, McFadden).

Rebounds – Alleman 26 (Graves 6, Saskowski 5, Kaschke 5), Rock Falls 18 (Mammosser 4, Pillars 4). Turnovers – Alleman 21, Rock Falls 8. Team fouls – Alleman 8, Rock Falls 18

Girls basketball BNC West Rockford Lutheran Byron Mendota Stillman Valley Dixon Rock Falls Oregon Winnebago

Conf.

13-2 11-3 11-3 9-4 4-10 3-10 3-11 1-11

All 26-6 26-6 25-4 21-8 11-17 13-15 11-18 8-20

Monday’s result • 3A Lewis University Supersectional, Morton 55, Rockford Lutheran 42 Three Rivers East all-conference First team * Kaitlyn Liebing (Amboy, sr.), Delaney Wilhelm (Amboy, so.), Heaven Bennett (Bureau Valley, sr.), Ellen Herrmann (Hall, sr.), Blair Bullock (Kewanee, so.), Kelsey Simpson (Newman, so.)

Second team Kennedy Dinges (Amboy, sr.), Darcy Kepner (Bureau Valley, jr.), Rachael Moraski (Kewanee, so.), Raeshonda Chandler (Kewanee, sr.), Aubree Schmitt (Newman, sr.), Hanna Bima (St. Bede, jr.), Taylor Clark (Princeton, sr.)

Honorable mention Sydney Wilhelm (Amboy, sr.), Hunter Galassi (Hall, so.), Danielle Steffen (Kewanee, sr.), Gabbie Morrow (St. Bede, jr.), Rachel Sickley (St. Bede, jr.), Abby Jaques (Princeton, sr.)

Player of the year: Kaitlyn Liebing (Amboy, sr.)

Coach of the year: Mike McCracken (Amboy)

NHL | BLACKHAWKS 5, HURRICANES 2

Three Rivers West all-conference First team * Rachel Cobert (Erie, jr.), * Corrie Reiley (Prophetstown, sr.), * Clare Kramer (Prophetstown, sr.), * Chelsey Crippen (Sherrard, sr.), Lakin Goodman (Morrison, sr.), Katie Conway (Orion, sr.)

Second team Averi Leitzen (Fulton, jr.), Abby DeBaillie (Orion, sr.), Kassi Henrekin (Prophetstown, sr.), Michaela Stoneking (Rockridge, sr.), Jordan Hutton (Sherrard, sr.), Katie Anderson (Sherrard, so.)

Honorable mention Chelsea Lesniewski (Fulton, sr.), Betsy Leonard (Fulton, jr.), Jordan Price (Fulton, so.), Ashley Greul (Morrison, sr.), Heather Strike (Prophetstown, sr.), Megan Groves (Riverdale, sr.), Madison Lape (Rockridge, sr.), Spenser Strandgard (Sherrard, so.)

Player of the year: Corrie Reiley (Prophetstown, sr.)

Coach of the year: Don Robinson (Prophetstown) * unanimous selection

Men’s basketball Region IV Tournament at Sauk Valley Community College Thursday’s results • Highland 71, Malcolm X 64 • Kennedy-King 95, Daley 66 • Sauk Valley 76, Truman 57 Saturday’s results • Kankakee 75, Highland 59 • Kennedy-King 79, Sauk Valley 76 Monday’s result • Championship, Kankakee 73, KennedyKing 61, OT

Big Ten Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Wisconsin 14-2 .875 26-3 .897 Maryland 12-4 .750 24-5 .828 Purdue 11-4 .733 19-9 .679 Michigan St. 10-6 .625 19-10 .655 Iowa 10-6 .625 19-10 .655 Ohio St. 10-6 .625 21-8 .724 Indiana 9-7 .563 19-10 .655 Illinois 8-8 .500 18-11 .621 Michigan 7-9 .438 14-14 .500 Minnesota 6-10 .375 17-12 .586 Northwestern 5-11 .313 14-15 .483 Nebraska 5-11 .313 13-15 .464 Penn St. 3-13 .188 15-14 .517 Rutgers 2-14 .125 10-19 .345 Today’s games Iowa at Indiana, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Maryland at Rutgers, 6 p.m. (BTN) Michigan at Northwestern, 8 p.m. (BTN) Wednesday’s games Ohio St. at Penn St., 5 p.m. (BTN) Purdue at Michigan St., 7 p.m. (BTN) Nebraska at Illinois, 9 p.m. (BTN) Thursday’s game Wisconsin at Minnesota, 6 p.m. (ESPN/2) Saturday’s games Illinois at Purdue, 3:30 p.m. (BTN) Michigan St. at Indiana, TBA (ESPN/2) Northwestern at Iowa, TBA (BTN) Rutgers at Michigan, TBA (BTN) Sunday’s games Maryland at Nebraska, TBA (CBS/BTN) Penn St. at Minnesota, TBA (CBS/BTN) Wisconsin at Ohio St., TBA (CBS/BTN) Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (65) 29-0 1,625 1 2. Virginia 27-1 1,547 2 3. Duke 26-3 1,501 4 4. Villanova 27-2 1,417 6 5. Arizona 26-3 1,338 7 6. Wisconsin 26-3 1,318 5 7. Gonzaga 29-2 1,244 3 8. Wichita St. 27-3 1,104 11 9. Kansas 23-6 1,087 8 10. Maryland 24-5 1,035 14 11. N. Iowa 27-3 908 10 12. Notre Dame 24-5 879 9 13. Utah 22-6 823 13 14. Baylor 22-7 801 19 15. Oklahoma 20-8 759 16 16. Louisville 23-6 728 17 17. Iowa St. 20-8 536 12 18. Arkansas 23-6 515 18 19. North Carolina 20-9 435 15 20. West Virginia 22-7 389 20 21. Butler 21-8 359 23 22. SMU 23-6 210 21 23. Ohio St. 21-8 114 — 24. Providence 20-9 91 25 25. Murray St. 26-4 79 — Others receiving votes: Dayton 61, Boise St. 53, Oregon 33, St. John’s 27, BYU 21, Texas A&M 20, Davidson 18, Georgetown 13, Colorado St. 7, San Diego St. 7, Tulsa 7, LSU 6, Rhode Island 3, VCU 3, Stephen F. Austin 2, Valparaiso 2.

Top 25 schedule Monday’s results No. 2 Virginia 59, Syracuse 47 Texas 61, No. 14 Baylor 59, OT No. 17 Iowa State 77, No. 15 Oklahoma 70 Today’s games No. 1 Kentucky at Georgia, 8 p.m.

No. 4 Villanova at Creighton, 8:15 p.m.

No. 9 Kansas vs. No. 20 West Virginia, 8 p.m.

No. 10 Maryland at Rutgers, 6 p.m.

No. 19 North Carolina at Georgia Tech, 6 p.m.

No. 21 Butler vs. Georgetown, 6 p.m.

Wednesday’s games No. 3 Duke vs. Wake Forest, 7 p.m.

No. 12 Notre Dame at No. 16 Louisville, 6 p.m.

No. 23 Ohio State at Penn State, 5 p.m.

No. 24 Providence at Seton Hall, 6 p.m.

Women’s basketball Region IV Tournament at Sauk Valley Community College Wednesday’s result • Highland 74, Daley 47 Saturday’s results • Sauk Valley 74, Highland 71 • Malcolm X 66, Kennedy-King 62 Monday’s result • Championship, Malcolm X 59, Sauk Valley 56 Monday’s result Region IV tournament Championship at Sauk Valley

MALCOLM X 59, SAUK VALLEY 56

MALCOLM X (12-15) Asijah Fisher 0-3 2-2 2, Angelina Cruz 0-0 0-0 0, Marie Jackson 2-8 0-0 5, Chelsea Stone 3-10 2-2 8, Tekeshia O’Neal 8-16 3-4 22, Aaliyah Irby 2-6 1-2 5, Joshona Wimbish 6-12 3-3 15, Janeya Rivers 1-1 0-0 2. Totals: 22-56 11-13 59.

SAUK VALLEY (26-6) Jaimie Hurd 0-4 6-11 6, Morgan Shank 1-7 4-4 6, Sarah Matson 0-0 1-2 1, Aubree Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Jordan Giddings 12-19 4-5 28, Kiarra Harris 4-10 2-4 10, Kayleen Terrock 1-5 1-2 5. Totals: 18-48 19-28 56.

Halftime score – Sauk Valley 24, Malcolm X 24. 3s – Malcolm X 4-11 (O’Neal 3-4, Jackson 1-3, Fisher 0-3, Stone 0-1), Sauk Valley 1-18 (Terrock 1-4, Harris 0-1, Johnson 0-1, Hurd 0-2, Giddings 0-4, Shank 0-6). Rebounds – Malcolm X 31 (Wimbish 8), Sauk Valley 36 (Harris 9, Shank 7).

Assists – Malcolm X 8 (Jackson 3, Inby 2), Sauk Valley 15 (Harris 7). Blocks – Malcolm X 1 (Wimbish), Sauk Valley 7 (Harris 3, Giddings 2). Steals – Malcolm X 14 (Stone 4,Inby 4), Sauk Valley 11 (Harris 4, Hurd 4).

Turnovers – Malcolm X 23, Sauk Valley 20. Fouls – Malcolm X 22 (Jackson, Stone, Wimbish), Sauk Valley 16 (Terrock).

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 38 22 .633 Brooklyn 25 33 .431 Boston 23 34 .404 Philadelphia 13 47 .217 New York 12 46 .207 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 47 12 .797 Washington 34 26 .567 Miami 26 33 .441 Charlotte 24 33 .421 Orlando 19 42 .311 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 37 23 .617 Cleveland 37 24 .607 Milwaukee 32 27 .542 Indiana 25 34 .424 Detroit 23 36 .390

Sauk Valley Media • B5

GB — 12 13½ 25 25 GB — 13½ 21 22 29 GB — ½ 4½ 11½ 13½

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 42 16 .724 Houston 41 18 .695 Dallas 40 22 .645 San Antonio 36 23 .610 New Orleans 32 28 .533 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 39 19 .672 Oklahoma City 33 27 .550 Utah 23 35 .397 Denver 20 39 .339 Minnesota 13 46 .220 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 46 12 .793 L.A. Clippers 40 21 .656 Phoenix 31 30 .508 Sacramento 20 37 .351 L.A. Lakers 16 42 .276

GB — 1½ 4 6½ 11 GB — 7 16 19½ 26½ GB — 7½ 16½ 25½ 30

Monday’s results Toronto 114, Philadelphia 103 Miami 115, Phoenix 98 Brooklyn 110, Golden State 108 L.A. Clippers 110, Minnesota 105 Dallas 102, New Orleans 93 Today’s games L.A. Lakers at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Boston at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Sacramento at New York, 6 p.m.

Houston at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Utah at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Denver, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Phoenix at Orlando, 6 p.m.

New York at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Utah at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Houston, 7 p.m.

Denver at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Miami, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Portland at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

AP

Blackhawks defenseman David Rundblad (5) and Hurricanes center Eric Staal collide during Monday’s game in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 5-2.

No Kane, no problem Toews powers Blackhawks past Hurricanes

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 41 16 5 87 171 Tampa Bay 38 20 6 82 210 Detroit 35 15 11 81 180 Boston 31 22 9 71 165 Florida 28 22 13 69 154 Ottawa 27 23 10 64 171 Toronto 25 33 5 55 170 Buffalo 19 39 5 43 123 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Rangers 39 17 6 84 196 N.Y. Islanders 41 21 2 84 205 Pittsburgh 36 17 9 81 181 Washington 34 20 10 78 188 Philadelphia 27 25 11 65 168 New Jersey 26 27 10 62 141 Columbus 26 32 4 56 160 Carolina 24 31 7 55 144

GA 135 171 159 161 178 163 193 212 GA 153 179 155 159 183 164 196 167

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 41 16 7 89 192 155 40 18 5 85 197 159 38 21 5 81 188 152 32 20 12 76 179 172 33 22 7 73 176 161 27 25 11 65 167 182 27 26 10 64 196 210 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 40 17 7 87 189 177 Vancouver 36 23 3 75 180 167 Calgary 33 25 4 70 175 160 Los Angeles 29 21 12 70 166 162 San Jose 30 25 8 68 175 181 Arizona 20 36 7 47 138 214 Edmonton 18 35 10 46 143 208 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s results N.Y. Rangers 4, Nashville 1 Chicago 5, Carolina 2 Montreal at San Jose, late Today’s games Nashville at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Washington at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Toronto at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Ottawa at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

San Jose at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Ottawa at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Montreal at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Nashville St. Louis Chicago Winnipeg Minnesota Colorado Dallas

Monday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 5, HURRICANES 2 Carolina 0 0 2 —2 Chicago 1 3 1 —5 First Period–1, Chicago, Toews 20 (Rozsival, Hjalmarsson), 8:07.

Second Period–2, Chicago, Toews 21 (Keith), :44 (sh). 3, Chicago, Saad 20, 9:42.

4, Chicago, Kruger 6 (Shaw), 15:42.

Third Period–5, Carolina, Liles 2 (Nestrasil, Gerbe), 4:29. 6, Chicago, Hossa 18 (Toews, Rozsival), 7:55. 7, Carolina, Semin 3 (E.Staal, McClement), 18:50.

Shots on Goal–Carolina 4-14-11–29. Chicago 7-11-8–26.

Goalies–Carolina, Ward, Khudobin. Chicago, Crawford. A–21,641 (19,717). T–2:22.

Transactions BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended Houston G James Harden one game for kicking Cleveland F LeBron James in the groin during a March 1 game.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Waived C JaVale McGee. FOOTBALL National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS — Waived CB Victor Hampton.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Designated WR Dez Bryant as the franchise player.

DENVER BRONCOS — Designated WR Demaryius Thomas as the franchise player.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Designated LB Justin Houston as the franchise player.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Released CB Cortland Finnegan. Designated TE Charles Clay as the transition player.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Designated K Stephen Gostkowski as the franchise player.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Designated DE Jason Pierre-Paul as the franchise player.

Released C J.D. Walton.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed LB Brad Jones to a two-year contract.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Released WR Lance Moore.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Traded F Ben Smith and a conditional 2017 seventhround draft pick to San Jose for C Andrew Desjardins.

Golf Monday’s result Honda Classic At PGA National (Champion Course) Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Purse: $6.1 million Yardage: 7,140; Par: 70 Final Harrington won on second playoff hole Padraig Harrington 67-66-71-70—274 -6 Daniel Berger 68-71-71-64—274 -6 Paul Casey 69-70-68-68—275 -5 Russell Knox 69-68-70-68—275 -5 Ian Poulter 71-64-66-74—275 -5 Jamie Donaldson 68-71-71-66—276 -4 Luke Donald 69-67-74-67—277 -3 Jim Herman 65-72-71-69—277 -3 Jeff Overton 71-68-69-69—277 -3 Patrick Reed 67-67-70-73—277 -3 Brian Harman 70-74-70-64—278 -2 Joost Luiten 71-71-67-69—278 -2 George McNeill 72-70-68-68—278 -2 Rory Sabbatini 68-75-69-66—278 -2 Brendan Steele 66-69-71-72—278 -2 Camilo Villegas 73-71-67-68—279 -1 Jason Dufner 71-69-70-70—280 E Martin Flores 67-71-74-68—280 E John Huh 70-73-68-69—280 E Phil Mickelson 71-67-69-73—280 E D.Summerhays 71-68-70-71—280 E

BY MATT CARLSON AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Jonathan Toews had two goals and assisted on Marian Hossa’s score as the Chicago Blackhawks rolled to a 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.

Brandon Saad scored his 20th to reach that mark for the first time in his career and Marcus Kruger also connected for the Blackhawks, who have won three of their last four.

Toews increased his total to 21 goals, trailing only the injured Patrick Kane (27) for the team lead.

Corey Crawford made 27 saves for Chicago and lost his bid for a second straight shutout when Carolina’s JohnMichael Liles scored at 4:29 of the third period.

Alexander Semin also scored late in the third for the Hurricanes, who snapped a three-game

Wheeling and dealing • Chicago acquired Sharks center Andrew Desjardins, for forward Ben Smith and 7thround draft pick. winning streak.

Cam Ward allowed four goals on 18 shots through the first two periods for Carolina, and was replaced by Anton Khudobin to start the third. Khudobin stopped seven of the eight shots he faced.

A day after declaring the re-tooled Blackhawks a “tight group” that knows “what our potential is this year,” Toews delivered as Chicago improved to 2-1 without Kane. Toews, the Blackhawks’ captain, has five goals in his last five games.

Antoine Vermette and defenseman Kimmo Timonen, two of the three players acquired

by the Blackhawks during a 4-day run-up to Monday’s trade deadline, made their debuts with Chicago.

Vermette, who came from Phoenix in a deal on Saturday night for a first-round draft pick and defenseman prospect Klas Dahlbeck, was slotted on a line between Saad and Patrick Sharp.

The 39-year-old Timonen played for the first time since last April’s playoffs with Philadelphia. He had been sidelined all season because of blood clots discovered in his leg and lungs last summer, and resumed skating just a few weeks ago.

The Blackhawks made the deals to shore up their roster heading into the playoffs without Kane, who underwent surgery to repair a broken left collarbone last Wednesday and is expected to miss 12 weeks.

GOLF

These Irish eyes are smiling Harrington rallies to win Honda Classic in playoff

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP GOLF WRITER

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Whether he was piling up majors or playing so poorly that he lost his PGA Tour card, Padraig Harrington never wavered from one goal in golf. Just get him anywhere near the lead with nine holes to play, and he would happily take his chances.

His caddie, Ronan Flood, reminded him of that Monday morning in the Honda Classic when Harrington was four shots behind at the turn.

“He said, ‘Look, would you have taken this on Thursday?’ And I said, ‘Yes, that’s what you want,’” Harrington said.

“You want to be in contention with nine holes to go, because anything can happen coming down the stretch. And it did.”

Not even Harrington could have written the script to his playoff victory at rain-soaked PGA National.

He ran off four straight birdies on the back nine to take the lead. He gave it back with a 5-iron into the water for double bogey on the par-3 17th. He made a 15-foot birdie putt to force a playoff. And given a shot at redemption, he hit 5-iron to 3 feet on the 17th to win on the second playoff hole when 21-year-old rookie Daniel Berger hit into the water and made double bogey.

Ten years after winning the Honda Classic for his first PGA Tour victory, Harrington won it again. It was his first

AP

Padraig Harrington hits from the 13th tee during the final round of the Honda Classic on Monday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Harrington defeated Daniel Berger in a two-hole playoff.

Did you know?

• The 297th-ranked players in the world have won 2 weeks in a row on the PGA Tour. They are Padraig Harrington at the Honda Classic, and James Hahn, last week at the Northern Trust Open.

PGA Tour victory since he won the 2008 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills for back-toback majors.

Harrington lost his card last year and needed a sponsor’s exemption to get in the Honda Classic.

Now he’s eligible for the Masters, The Players Championship and at least two World Golf Championships. He had fallen to No. 297 in the world. The 20th win of

his career moved him to No. 82.

Harrington’s birdie on the 18th was the most meaningful putt he has holed since one from the same distance for par on the 18th at Oakland Hills. It gave him an even-par 70 and the second chance he needed in a playoff over Berger, the hometown rookie who finished birdiebirdie for a 6-under 64.

They finished at 6-under 274, the survivors of a day in which five players had a share of the lead at some point, and four of them found water at the worst time.

“It’s one of those golf courses where you get yourself in contention, it is a little bit uncomfortable,” Harrington said. “But that’s the way it is.”

place ads online www.saukvalley.com

CLASSIFIED SAUK VALLEY Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Dixon 815.284.SOLD(7653)

Sterling 815.626.SOLD (7653)

• we reach over 48,000 readers every day • LOST

110

IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media

ANNOUNCEMENTS

124

JUST A click away from your Dixon Telegraph/ Daily Gazette Newspaper Subscription.

Done Online at: www.sauk valley.com

VOLUNTEERS

126

A NEW TOUR SEASON WILL BE HERE SOON and the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home is always in need of dedicated volunteers to greet our guests from around the world! Contact us at 815-2885176 or visit reaganhome.org for information!

Become a Hospice Volunteer.

Volunteers provide companionship and support to the terminally ill and their loved ones.

They fill a unique role by providing a listening ear and providing comfort and support to patients and families with giving of their time, energy and compassion. Hospice of the Rock River Valley is seeking volunteers to work with patients and families.

Training will be provided and begins March 3. To make a difference in someone?s life, call Nina, Volunteer at Coordinator 815-288-3673.

CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com

ADOPTION NOTICES

128

REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306

PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference , limitation or discrimination based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-279275.

Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parRefs. req. ties.

815-336-2305.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad?

Call our Classified Department today.

We'll be glad to help you.

626-SOLD or 284-SOLD

STERLING

Fantastic ranch condo! 2BR, 2BA, 2 car gar. Fireplace ceramic shower.

Impressive upgrades & storage.

H/A. Like new. By Newman. $157,900 815- 631-6483.

MOBILE HOMES 230

MOBILE HOMES

230

Mobile Homes for Sale Put Your Tax Refund Towards Your Future!

Dixon, Mt. Morris, Lyndon, Freeport, Davis Junction

Need Help With Financing?

We May Be Able To Help Hauck Homes 815-284-2000 Mobile Homes for Sale Put Your Tax Refund Towards Your Future!

Dixon, Mt. Morris, Lyndon, Freeport, Davis Junction

View Classifieds Online!

Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

you want to buy or sell! www. saukvalley. com

DIXON WELCOME HOME TO

DIXON RIVER APARTMENTS 2 BR, 1 BA Starting at $505

INCLUDES: • Appliances •Large Closets • Carpet & Window Treatments * Garages Available * ** On Site Laundry Favilities **

815-284-6782

Newer 2 BR, apartment Fieldstone area: W/D hookup, appls. incl. Fireplace, garage w/opener. $625 mo., $500 dep.

960 sq. ft.

815-626-1431 or 815-631-5855

2BR, 1 car garage.

All applcs. $615 / mo. 815-540-3190

SAUK VALLEY 209

Need Help With Financing?

We May Be Able To Help

the items

★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

F12110393 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY- DIXON, ILLINOIS

F13110483 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY- DIXON, ILLINOIS

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Nationstar Mortgage Plaintiff, vs.

Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Andrew Thomas; Wendy Thomas; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

11 CH 11 Property Address: 117 South Walnut Street, Franklin Grove, Illinois 61031 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 April 10, 2012, I, Sheriff, John R. Varga of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 16, 2015 , commencing at 10AM , at the Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, 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, towit: Commonly known as: 117 South Walnut Street, Franklin Grove, Illinois 61031 P.I.N.: 06-09-01-158-011 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $161796.19

Juan Valdes aka Juan A. Valdes; Christel Valdes aka Christel A. Valdes; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc; Real Time Resolutions, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 5 Property Address: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 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 December 2, 2014, I, Sheriff, John R. Varga of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 16, 2015 , commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, 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:

Timothy M. Engelkes aka Timothy Engelkes; Courtney Yvonne Engelkes aka Courtney Y. Engelkes aka Courtney Engelkes; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 110 Property Address: 1116 Walnut Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

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. 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 Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.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.

A2

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) March 3, 10, 17, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICES

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

♥♥ADOPTION:♥♥ At-Home Mom, Financially Secure Family, LOVE, Laughter, Art, Music ♥Awaits 1st Baby♥ ♥Melanie♥ ♥Expenses Paid♥ 1-866-757-5199

Locate

ASHTON

F11010426 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY- DIXON, ILLINOIS

Hauck Homes 815-284-2000

DIXON 3BR 2 full baths, refrig., stove, dishwasher, w/d, new furnace & a/c this yr., deck & handicapped ramp, storage shed, $24,000 815-973-5601

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 STERLING NEW TODAY 1BR, $375 mo. + dep. Stove & refrig.

563-880-8622

Dixon Manor 2BR 1ba. avail. Clean, quiet, security building. 1st flr apt. on-site laundry.

Walk to downtown!

Call for info or showingsErick 815-739-5806

NEW TODAY

Nice 2BR Northside, stove, refrig.

No pets/ smoking. $500/mo. + dep.

815-973-5224 Sm. 3 room apt.

You pay elect. $400 + dep 815-288-6941 Studio- living room, 1 bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, kitchen. $550. All utilities inc. 815-440-4030

HARMON 2 BR 1 BA apt. for rent: 952 Harmon Rd. Harmon, IL. $475/mo. Country setting. Walk-in closets. Car port parking available.

815-562-7368

MILLEDGEVILLE 1BR, w/ applcs. $400/mo. svla.org.

815-718-5488

PROPHETSTOWN 1BR, 1 bath, laundry in the basement- 109 E. 2nd St. Prophetstown IL $450.

Call Kophamer & Blean Realty (815) 7722728

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS- IN PROBATE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PENNY LEE TUBBS, DECEASED NO. 2013 P 108 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of PENNY LEE TUBBS. Letters of office were issued on October 23, 2014 to Peggy J. Buser, 10485 Laurel Lane, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Michael C. Downey, 420 West Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative's attorney, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of of letters or first date of publication, whichever is later, 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's attorney and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 27th day of February, 2015 Michael C. Downey Attorney for Administrator 420 W. 2Nd Street Dixon IL 61021 815-288-6688 March 3, 10, 17, 2015

CELEBRATIONS Published Every Other Tuesday

ROCK FALLS 1 BR $375 Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043

STERLING

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

2 Bedroom Great Location Garages Available

$

495

PER MONTH

1st Month’s Rent

FREE *with 1 year lease

3 Months

FREE

Garage Rental*

*Only Valid while garages last. New applicants only.

Call 815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222

Commonly known as: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 07-02-32-258-019 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $148,929.70 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 Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) March 3, 10, 17, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on January 6, 2015, I, Sheriff, John R. Varga of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 16, 2015 , commencing at 9:00AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, 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: 1116 Walnut Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 07-08-04-316-003 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $89,059.47 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 Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) March 3, 10, 17, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY DIXON, ILLINOIS

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS

LAURA BROWN A/K/A LAURA HERRMANN-BROWN; TIMOTHY J. BROWN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 160 1087 LOST NATION ROAD DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 6, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on April 2, 2015, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

AARON R. WALTER; AMY T. WALTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00140 212 EAST EVERETT STREET DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 15, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on April 2, 2015, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

TAX NO. 07-02-26-400-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1087 LOST NATION ROAD DIXON, IL 61021

TAX NO. 07-02-32-456-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 212 EAST EVERETT STREET DIXON, IL 61021

Description of Improvements: WHITE SINGLE FAMILY RANCH WITH A DETACHED ONE CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $190,495.91.

Description of Improvements: WHITE ALUMINUM SIDED TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $190,257.84.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1124523 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 2015

For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1219833 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 2015

Next to

ALDI in Sterling

1-815-414-2288

1& 2 BR for $500

Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com

A1

PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Tuesday, March 3, 2015 • PAGE B7

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS

F12110393 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY- DIXON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage Plaintiff, vs.

LAURA BROWN A/K/A LAURA HERRMANNBROWN; TIMOTHY J. BROWN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 160 1087 LOST NATION ROAD DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 6, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on April 2, 2015, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

Juan Valdes aka Juan A. Valdes; Christel Valdes aka Christel A. Valdes; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc; Real Time Resolutions, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 5 Property Address: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 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 December 2, 2014, I, Sheriff, John R. Varga of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 16, 2015 , commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, 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:

A TRACT IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION TWENTY-SIX, TOWNSHIP TWENTYTWO NORTH, RANGE NINE EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 46.68 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION TWENTY-SIX AND RUNNING SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT A DISTANCE OF 450 FEET, THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER 200 FEET, THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTH 450 FEET TO THE HALF SECTION LINE, THENCE WEST ALONG THE HALF SECTION LINE 200 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL OF SAID PREMISES BEING SITUATED IN TOWNSHIP TWENTY-TWO NORTH, RANGE NINE EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 07-02-26-400-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1087 LOST NATION ROAD DIXON, IL 61021

PARCEL 2: THE SOUTHERLY 60 FEET OF THE WESTERLY ONE-THIRD OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK FORTY (40) IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON).

ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Description of Improvements: WHITE SINGLE FAMILY RANCH WITH A DETACHED ONE CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $190,495.91.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".

The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1124523 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 2015 F13110483 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY- DIXON, ILLINOIS Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Timothy M. Engelkes aka Timothy Engelkes; Courtney Yvonne Engelkes aka Courtney Y. Engelkes aka Courtney Engelkes; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 110 Property Address: 1116 Walnut Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 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 January 6, 2015, I, Sheriff, John R. Varga of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 16, 2015 , commencing at 9:00AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, 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: THE NORTH HALF (N 1/2) OF LOT NUMBER THREE (3), BLOCK SIXTEEN (16), IN HINE'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1116 Walnut Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 07-08-04-316-003 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $89,059.47 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 Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) March 3, 10, 17, 2015

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com

PARCEL 1: THE NORTHERLY 50 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 110 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 100 FEET OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK FORTY (40) IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON). ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

PARCEL 3: A PART OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 40 IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON) BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE SAID BLOCK 40 WHICH IS 60 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE POINT WHERE SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE INTERSECTS THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL AND RUNNING THENCE RAILROAD, SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID BLOCK A DISTANCE OF 40 FEET THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 100 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK A DISTANCE OF 40 FEET; AND THENCE AGAIN AT RIGHT ANGLE WESTERLY 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL IN LEE COUNTY ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 07-02-32-258-019 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $148,929.70 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 Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) March 3, 10, 17, 2015 F11010426 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY- DIXON, ILLINOIS JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Andrew Thomas; Wendy Thomas; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

11 CH 11 Property Address: 117 South Walnut Street, Franklin Grove, Illinois 61031 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 April 10, 2012, I, Sheriff, John R. Varga of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 16, 2015 , commencing at 10AM , at the Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, 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: LOTS 7 AND 8, IN BLOCK 4 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF FRANKLIN GROVE (NOW A PART OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN GROVE, ILL.) ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK "M" OF DEEDS, PAGE 178, ALL SITUATED IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 117 South Walnut Street, Franklin Grove, Illinois 61031 P.I.N.: 06-09-01-158-011 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $161796.19 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. 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 Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) March 3, 10, 17, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY DIXON, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

AARON R. WALTER; AMY T. WALTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00140 212 EAST EVERETT STREET DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 15, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on April 2, 2015, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT NUMBER THREE IN BLOCK NUMBER THIRTY-FIVE IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON), IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, REFERENCE BEING HAD TO THE RECORDED PLAT OF SAID TOWN OF NORTH DIXON, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 07-02-32-456-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 212 EAST EVERETT STREET DIXON, IL 61021 Description of Improvements: WHITE ALUMINUM SIDED TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $190,257.84.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".

The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1219833 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 2015 F14110807 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY DIXON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff,

vs.

Matthew D. Piotrowski aka Matthew Piotrowski; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Provident Funding Associates, LP; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 6 428 Chicago Road, Paw Paw, Illinois 61353 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Matthew D. Piotrowski aka Matthew Piotrowski, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE WESTERLY 99 FEET OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) IN THE TOWN OF PAW PAW GROVE, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH FIFTEEN (15) DEGREES EAST (VARIATION SEVEN DEGREES) 254.10 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT TWO (2); THENCE SOUTH SIXTY-THREE (63) DEGREES EAST (VARIATION SEVEN DEGREES) 99 FEET TO A POST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2); THENCE SOUTH FIFTEEN (15) DEGREES WEST 9 (VARIATION SEVEN DEGREES) 254.10 FEET TO A POST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWO (2); THENCE NORTH SIXTY-THREE (63) DEGREES WEST (VARIATION SEVEN DEGREES) 99 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 11 IN BLOCK 4 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF PAW PAW RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY IN BOOK B OF PLATS ON PAGE 6, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 22-18-10-406-009 Said property is commonly known as 428 Chicago Road, Paw Paw, Illinois 61353, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Matthew D. Piotrowski and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 2006003222 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Lee County on or before MARCH 19, 2015, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 2015

Find your dream home!

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLAN COMMISSION, CITY OF DIXON, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Plan Commission, designated by the City Council of the City of Dixon, Illinois, to conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dixon, will conduct such hearing at the hour of 6:00 o'clock P.M. On the 26th day of March, 2015, in the Community Room at the Public Safety Building, 220 S. Hennepin Avenue, Dixon, Illinois.

The proposed amendment would BE TO REQUEST A TEXT AMENDMENT TO ADD ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY PER/510 ILCS 5/2.18 ANIMAL CONTROL ACT TO SECTION 6-11-3B. THE CURRENT ZONING CLASS IS “GM” PETITIONERS DESIRE TO RE-CLASSIFY SAID PROPRTY TO A “GM” SPECIAL USE FOR GOVERNMENT ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY. SALE PENDING UPON APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE ZONING. CITY ZONING ORDINANCE 6-11-3B The property affected by the proposed amendment is presently zoned “GM” and legally described as: PARCEL NUMBER 08-16-200-028 PROPERTY IS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: LEE COUNTY BUSINESS PARK PHASE 2, LT 1 OF SUB OF PT LT 6 KNOWN AS: 280 E. PROGRESS DRIVE DIXON, IL otherwise known as 280 E. PROGRESS DRIVE, Dixon, IL

March 3, 2015

PLAN COMMISSION CITY OF DIXON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of: MICHAEL D. HAMILTON, Deceased.

No. 2014 P 138 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MICHAEL D. HAMILTON. Letters of Office were issued to TAMARA HAMILTON, 14201 Lister Road, Morrison, IL 61270, and JENNIFER HEPNER, 816 5th Ave., Erie, IL 61250 as Independent Representatives, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before September 1, 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: February 18, 2015 Tamara Hamilton & Jennifer Hepner Independent Representatives Trent L. Bush - ARDC 6269478 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 bush@wmpj.com Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Ernest L. Browne, Deceased.

No. 15 P 13 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Ernest L. Browne. Letters of Office were issued on February 10, 2015 to Crystal Lilly, 18560 Blue Goose Road, Morrison, IL 61270 as independent executor, whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C., 15 East Third Street, P.O. Box 535, Sterling, Illinois, 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 17th day of August, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required

by Sec. 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 attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Crystal Lilly Independent Representative for the Estate MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C. Attorneys for the Representative 15 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0600 Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 2015

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com

Call

Classified

To sell those extra items easily and economically!

CARS815.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

SEARCH FOR LOCAL CARS

SAUK VALLEY

CLASSIFIEDS C

Read Sauk Valley Classifieds real estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

SAUK VALLEY SAUK VALLEY

LASSIFIEDS TELEGRAPH

dailyGAZETTE dailyGAZETTE

815-625-3600

TELEGRAPH

815-284-2222

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Tuesday, March 3, 2015 • PAGE B8

5 LI LINES LIN INE NES ES FOR 30 DAYS - $38 FOR ITEMSS O OVER $300 Includes: Telegraph, Gazette, The Review, 4 Ogle County Papers and Saukvalley.com r 0 r 0 a ! a kV y s

e1 m y m&

a

Item must be priced over $300. 1 Item per ad. Private Party ads only. No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/Fuel, SAUK VALLEY Tickets/Travel or Real Estate. Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

CLASSIFIEDS

Offer Expires April 4, 2015

Earn Ca$h! $26 Deal

Advertise 1 item for under $300

5

Lines

- 14

Day ys

-

14

Day ys

IN SAUK VALLEY CLASSIFIED ONLINE Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Item must be priced under $300. 1 Item per ad.

Private Party ads only. No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/Fuel, Tickets/Travel or Real Estate.

SAUK VALLEY Offer Expires 4/4/15 LASSIFIEDS

C

dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

dailyGAZETTE

Advertise your items with these special deals!

$15 Deal

Advertise 1 item for under $300

4

Lines

-

7

Day ys

TELEGRAPH

-

7

Day ys

IN SAUK VALLEY CLASSIFIED ONLINE Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Item must be priced under $300. 1 Item per ad.

Private Party ads only. No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/Fuel, Tickets/Travel or Real Estate.

VALLEY Offer Expires 4/4/15 SAUK LASSIFIEDS

C

dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

$7.50 Deal

Advertise 1 item for under $300

4

Lines

-

3

Day ys

-

3

Day ys

IN SAUK VALLEY CLASSIFIED ONLINE Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Item must be priced under $300. 1 Item per ad.

Private Party ads only. No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/Fuel, Tickets/Travel or Real Estate.

SAUK VALLEY Offer Expires 4/4/15 LASSIFIEDS

C

dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

• To place any line ad in the next day’s classifieds, please call before 3:30pm Monday - Friday • To place any line ad in the SVWeekend’s classifieds, please call before Noon on Friday.

• To place any line ad in Monday’s classifieds, please call before 3:30pm on Friday.

SAUK VALLEY Sterling Office 815/626-SOLD (7653)

CLASSIFIEDS dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

Dixon Office 815/284-SOLD (7653)

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT HOME? Read Sauk Valley Classifieds real estate section & Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Tuesday, March 3, 2015 • PAGE B9

STERLING

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily

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 All new kitchen in this 2bed Duplex in Sterling, basement, w/d hook up, This is a MUST see! $595/mo.

815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com Newer Duplex, 1600 sq. ft. 2BR, 2BA, $1,050/mo.

815-626-6223 Newly remodeled studio apts.

Utilities included.

Starting at $450.

815-441-5106 Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call or text 815-716-6150.

VISIT

SAUKVALLEY.COM

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

HOMES FOR RENT

310

FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON 2BR 1BA, garage no pets/smoking $550 mo. + dep.

815-284-9065 3BR, 1BA, C/A, Washer, dryer, 1 Car garage. Northside. $700/mo.

First, last + dep.

815-440-1954

MORRISON

311

Office/Retail, 1100 sq.ft., 221 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. $500 mo., $500/dep. Water & garbage furnished.

Call 815-284-7609.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

ASHTON 2BR, clean, no pets. $395/mo.

847-809-6828.

TAMPICO

5 bedroom Home in Morrison $900 / month. Kophamer & Blean Realty 815-772-2728.

2BR No pets 10 miles S. of Tampico. 815-590-6147.

LOANS

ROCK FALLS 1 BR, $450 mo. + dep. 815-718-4424 or 815-718-4726 2 bed house Rock Falls $555/mo.

815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com 700 5th Ave. 1BR, very small. Refs. req. 815-625-4596.

STERLING 2BR, clean, 708 W. 10th St., Sterling $500/mo. + $350 dep. 815-626-5891 2BR, Clean, 907 Ave I stove, refrig.

Furnished new garage. $550 + dep. Call 815-6265891.

Nice 2BR $675 svla.org 815-7185488 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

311

307 W. 3rd in Dixon, office space for Massage Therapist. 900 sq. ft. water & garbage furnished. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

815-284-7609 600 sq. feet Office N. Galena Ave., Dixon Available Now. 815-652-7470

402

THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

312-832-0500

The best way to start your day. dailyGAZETTE

4%,%'2!0( To subscribe call

815-284-2222

Spectrum Preferred Meats is accepting applications for full-time employment, 1st shift positions as experienced butcher/meat cutter.

Job includes, but not limited to, cutting, trimming and boning carcass sections.

Must have previous experience. Applicant must be dependable and willing to work overtime.

Send resume to, or apply in person at 6194 W. Pines Rd., Mt.Morris, IL 61054.

WE NEED PEOPLE WHO CAN CARE FOR OTHERS Davis Junction, Dekalb, Sycamore, Cortland, Genoa Dietary Assistant (M-F), Scheduler (staff scheduling for 18 homes), Direct Support Personnel (some M-F positions at DT program), DT Trainer (human service degree preferred), Nurses for PRN injections and Transportation positions available.

Apply online at: www.avancer-genesis.com Or email resume to: jamesH@avancer-genesis.com Apply at: 350 Sycamore Rd, Genoa IL

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

EDUCATION

503

Established Daycare looking for caring Teachers and Aides. Teachers must have at least 2yrs of college (or a min. of 60hrs in early childhood education). Competitive pay, paid holidays and personal time and opportunities for a bonus. Send cover letter and resume to: morrisondc@ frontier.com or Morrison Community Daycare Center, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL 61270.

Questions call 815772-3707

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

505

A Sauk Valley banquet facility is looking for a full time Banquet Manager.

You should be sales focused with excellent attention to detail. Along with event bookings and marketing, you will also be responsible to oversee all aspects of an event. Computer skills are a plus.

Applicant must be self motivated, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and be available on weekends as events require.

Please send your resume to: managerneeded4 @gmail.com

Agricultural Construction Company seeking Service Techs and Millwright Crew Members Positions will be seasonal with the potential for full time employment.

Must be able to lift 80 lbs, use hand tools, and work Saturdays. Welding experience is a plus but not a requirement. All applicants are subject to background check.

Please email resumes to: Mbrady@apgrain systems.com Or apply within at 100 Roosevelt St., Hooppole, IL 61258

505

$3000 Sign On Bonus, $65K-$75K Annually!

Experienced Class A CDL Drivers Wanted!

Home Weekly and Excellent Benefits.

Call 888-409-6033 or apply online www.DriveJacobson.com

NEW TODAY 18 to 24 people needed to start immediately, full time positions. No exp.

Necessary. $500/ Call Mark pca.

563-424-4479.

All American Bar & Grill Now Hiring all Positions. Servers, cooks and dish washers. Come in and apply at: 2105 1st Ave. Rock Falls IL. 61071

Automotive Experienced Mechanic wanted must have own tools. Full time benefits, pay equal to experience.

Please apply in person at: Credit Auto Sales, 601 IL Route 2 Dixon

EMPLOYMENT

505

Calling all Pickup Foremost Trucks!

Transport is now hiring 1/2 ton and larger pickups and any vehicle that can pull a 7,000 pound trailer. $3,000 Spring Bonus!

We pay our contract drivers top rates with non-forced dispatch, multiple nationwide terminal locations, quick settlements and amazing dispatchers!

Call 574-642-2024 or email drive@foremosttransport.com today!

CDL CLASS A Drivers needed for part time work, April-Oct. Most all work would be on Mon, some work could be SunWeds. Also need Drivers with passports for 6 trips in to Canada. Good pay plus hotels paid.

Call Phil 815-973-4054 Concrete labor work: Now hiring for spring! Must be 21 & over with a valid driver's license. MUST be a serious caller! Contact Jerry Williams Concrete, Inc. of Ashton. 815-4532372. If not available to take your call please leave your name & phone number.

Focus Services Come see us at our new location in Sterling at 2214 E 4th St Suite B. We are hiring for A.M. and P.M. training. Ask us about our shift differentials.

Please come fill out an application or go online to: focus. iapplicants.com You can call and speak with Heather Hiatt at (815)622-4900.

Local Grain Elevator taking applications for FT position for Outside Operations.

815-359-2002 or 815-734-3711

ROUTE DELIVERY DRIVER – ClassAor Class B CDL license required. Paid holidays and uniforms. Long-term employment, full-time. Overtime opportunities during peak season. Four day work week during off season, if desired. Health insurance, profit sharing, and variable year-end bonuses. Delivery area 80 miles from Ohio, IL. Home daily. Requires good work ethic and clean driving record. Bring current copy of MVR.

Apply in person Mon-Fri 8am-4pm at: SISLER’S ICE & ICE CREAM 102 South Grove Street, Ohio, IL 61349 Applications are available.

$$EARN CASH$$ Towns

POLO ROCK FALLS STERLING STERLING STERLING

Streets

S. Congress, S. Maple, W. Colden, W. Oregon 12th-25th Avenue & 10th-W. 2nd Street W. 10th, W. 9th, W. 8th, W. 7th, Ave J, Ave K 15th Ave,16th Ave,17th Ave,18th Ave,19th Ave,E6th,E7th

Route 3233 245 25 63

10th Ave, 11th Ave, E 19th, 6th Ave, Greenridge Dr, Green Ct. 75

Call for more information on available Amboy, Milledgeville and Morrison routes!

Customers 40 40 68 114 68

Sauk Valley Media Telegraph 3200 E. Lincolnway 113 S. Peoria Sterling, IL 61081 Dixon, IL 61021 815-625-3600 ext. 5301

EMPLOYMENT

505

Customer Service/ Inside Sales Representative

The Telegraph is accepting resumes for a Customer Service/ Inside Sales Representative in our Dixon office. This is a part time position offering approximately 25 hours per week. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiindividual astic who can handle a fast-paced small office environment.

Duties include handling circulation subscription and delivery issues, classified and disadvertising play sales, phone sales and processing editorial submissions.

Candidates should possess multitasking abilities with a strong customer service commitment.

Typing and computer skills are required with good grammar and spelling, along with dependability, flexibility and a teamwork mindset. Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check required. If you are interested in joining our team, send your resume to:

Ed Bushman ebushman@ saukvalley.com The Telegraph 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon, IL 61021

NEW TODAY Full time Driver needed. No nights, weekends or summers. Background and drug test reAramark quired. with Education Public Sterling Schools. Contact 815-622-4153 for information or pick up application at Middle Challand School, door #14.

EOE.

EMPLOYMENT

505

DIRECTOR OF CRISIS SERVICES: Make a difference every day, helping to transform people's lives. This position leads a staff of 21 serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Position includes grant writing, policy development, and work with community and funders.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in human service field, significant supervisory experience in a human services setting.

Benefits include excellent retirement plan, paid leave, and insurance. Diverse applicants welcome.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply at YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Avenue, Sterling Housing Manager: for 125 units, Rock Falls, IL., 40 hrs. a week. Benefits include: health insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave & 14 paid holidays. Skills required: basic typing/ computer data entry, basic math, supervise and work with residents, personnel and the public in positive manner. Must have a GED or high school diploma at minimum. Previous experience preferred & strong communication skills. Please provide resume and business references by March 9, 2015, email to: wcha@wcopha.org or mail to: W.C.H.A 401 W 18th St., Rock Falls, IL, 61071- Equal Opportunity Employer Looking for 1 FT/ 1 PT Truck Driver Class A Licensed.

Must have minimum 3 yrs. exp. / drug testing.

Local hauling of ag products. Home every night.

Call 815-438-7821

EMPLOYMENT

505

Kitchen Staff & Cooking Staff Needed busy restaurant in Dixon area. Must be a motivated employee and have a flexible schedule.

Background check and drug screen.

Serious inquiries only call Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, 815-285-2212, ask for Sheila NOW HIRING at Messie's Bar & Grill for all positions.

Please apply in person at 117 N. River Rd., Oregon, IL 61061 Now hiring full time production assistant for wean to finish hog operation. Duties will include day to day pig care, sorting, placing and giving vaccinations knowledge of these duties are highly desired but would not exclude highly motivated eager to learn candidates.

Offering competitive pay and performance based bonus all interested parties e-mail oinkincpork@yahoo.com

Office Staff Duties include: Answering the phone, creating invoices, placing orders, accounts payable and receivable, payroll.

Needs to be self motivated, organized and dependable, able to multi-task, work independently.

Quick books knowledge, basic computer skills.

Flexible hours.

To apply call 815-622-3525 RN's Wanted in Dixon, Sterling & Oregon areas.

Contact Peak Medical Home Care 815-677-9223

Computer Imaging Coordinator Sauk Valley Media is seeking an individual to serve as Imaging Coordinator within our plateroom department.

Responsibilities include assembling newspaper pages via computer files, imaging those files to press plates, and the maintenance and repair of related equipment.

This individual must possess basic computer skills, a strong mechanical aptitude, and be a self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly.

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week.

The shift hours vary some but will be primarily from 9:00 PM to 4:30 AM. A complete benefits package of medical, vacation, sick time, and 401K program is available.

The chosen candidate will be subject to pre-employment background & driving record checks, drug screening and fitness testing.

To apply, complete an application at our Sterling office: 3200 E. Lincolnway, for the position “imaging coordinator.”

Or send your resume to vwilliams@saukvalley.com.

Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Hospice of the Rock River Valley has an opening for a Registered Nurse.

You’ll find more than a job at Hospice of the Rock River Valley; you’ll find a family of dedicated professionals providing care in the communities we serve. You can become a part of our team of compassionate and dedicated nurses providing care and improving the quality of life of hospice patients. Nurses are responsible for direct patient care and participate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and services. Individual must be able to work on-call schedule one week (including weekend) per month. Competitive benefits and salary. EOE Resumes may be sent to: Carolyn J. Spencer, Executive Director, Hospice of the Rock River Valley, 264 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021 or email to carolyn@hospicerockriver.org Consider the rewards of hospice nursing!

You can make a real difference in people’s lives when it matters most!

The best way to The best way to start your day. start your day.

“By Your Side, Our Family Caring for Your Family”

To Subscribe Call

dailyGAZETTE 815-625-3600

4%,%'2!0( 815-284-2222

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Tuesday, March 3, 2015 • PAGE B10

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

2003 Saturn VUE – CALL Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2009 Chevrolet Aveo LS – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2000 Toyota Camry LE – $3,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2013 Ford Escape SE 4x4 4dr SUV – $20,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT – $4,495 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2003 Chevrolet Suburban LT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT GT – $3,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited LT – $16,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2006 Jeep Liberty Sport – $8,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD – $39,150 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2009 Chevrolet Equinox LT – $12,795 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2012 Chevrolet Cruze LT – $12,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LT – $19,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2014 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ – $21,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2007 Acura TSX – $11,795 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2014 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ – $30,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS – $13,575 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2003 Mercury Mountaineer – $4,471 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2014 Ford Escape Titanium – $25,971 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2016 Mazda CX-5 Sport – $25,325 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2013 Ford F-150 – $29,791 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2002 Buick Century Custom – $4,351 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2005 Ford Escape Limited – $4,991 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium – $23,191 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS – $3,491 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2015 Ford Focus SE – $19,680 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2013 Chevrolet Impala LTZ – $15,371 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2003 Saturn ION 2 – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2004 Mazda 6 S – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2002 GMC Yukon SLT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2000 Ford Mustang – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2006 Hyundai Sonata LX – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS – $42,220 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT – $27,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2009 Chevrolet Impala 3.5L LT – $9,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2015 Chevrolet Volt – $37,655 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2015 Chevrolet Trax LT – $25,215 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT – $11,300 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2001 Ford F-150 XLT – $8,400 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2011 Ford Ranger XLT – $14,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2000 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr 4WD SUV – $7,490 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan – $27,485 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4x4 4dr SUV – CALL Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2014 Dodge Durango Limited AWD 4dr SUV – CALL Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2004 Pontiac Montana MontanaVision 4dr Ext Minivan – CALL Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV – $11,490 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2015 Dodge Dart SE 4dr Sedan – $19,865 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2012 Buick LaCrosse Premium 2 AWD Sedan – $24,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan – $6,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2012 Ford Escape Limited 4dr SUV – $16,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2013 Buick Enclave Convenience 4dr SUV – $27,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2013 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan – $19,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL 4dr Sedan – $4,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2013 Dodge Avenger R/T 4dr Sedan – $18,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2012 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan – $14,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2013 Infiniti G37 Sedan x AWD 4dr Sedan – $27,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2013 Buick LaCrosse Leather 4dr Sedan – $23,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LT 4dr SUV – $19,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4x4 Pickup – $18,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV – $19,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2010 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV – $17,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan – $13,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 1997 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 4dr Passenger Van Extended – CALL Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

The Program Developer assists in developing new programs, acquisition integration, and overall evaluation of each program’s performance by preparing sales materials & Power Point presentations & completing RFPs for prospective clients.

Strong Excel & Power Point knowledge; outgoing personality; and creative thinking ability. Indirect Sales, Marketing or Project Management experience & AA in Marketing or Business preferred.

HALO offers a generous benefits package and causal office environment. Read description & apply at www.halo.com/careers.

EEO (M/F/V/D)

NURSING DIRECTOR Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life?

Do you want to work for a company that puts people first?

Heritage Woods of Sterling is accepting applications for a Nursing Director to join our management team. The ideal candidate will be an RN with a strong passion for working with people and the ability to manage the facility’s clinical operations, including staff supervision, assessments, care plans and oversight of medication assistance program. Three years management experience preferred. Background in long term care or home health preferred.

Solid computer, organization and communication skills desired.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits program. EOE

Please send your resume and salary requirement in confidence to: administrator@hw-sterling-slf.com

DRIVER:

Production Data Coordinator

As the world’s largest food producer, Nestlé knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opportunity for a Production Data Coordinator at our Nestlé Purina facility in Clinton, Iowa.

Job Duties: • Analyzes and corrects failed material usage and declared production process errors.

• Analyzes and corrects machine hours and produced quantity transactions in support of costing and manufacturing efficiency.

• Enters and validates production data.

• Performs raw packaging materials management functions.

• Performs inventory management functions.

• Supports Continuous Improvement efforts.

• Works Monday – Friday 8A.M. - 4:30P.M. • Work overtime as scheduled. May include weekends.

Basic Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED required; 2 year Accounting degree or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum 1 year materials accounting and production systems experience preferred or equivalent preferred.

• Detailed oriented with a strong problem solving skills.

• Able to perform process analysis and validate results.

• Able to effectively facilitate resolution of complex topics with relevant factory personnel.

• Proficient in basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong communication skills and organizational skills.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting skills.

All interested applicants must apply online at: www.nestlepurinacareers.com no later than Monday 3/16/15 under job number 15001403 EOE/ Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans

Quality Transport Company is looking for a full-time OTR CDL-A driver.

Must be 23 years of age with clean MVR. Paid Holidays, 401K and health insurance available.

Home weekly.

Contact Mary at: 815-235-6149 Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

Automotive Technicians

Experience a plus. F/T and P/T available.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Apply in store at 3913 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL or online today at farmandfleet.com!

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB – $19,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2014 Ford Taurus Limited 4dr Sedan – $20,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

CARS815.com

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS – $13,575 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2011 Ram 1500 – $23,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

Program Developer

EXPERIENCED MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITY Dixon Direct has an immediate opening for the following full-time position. This position requires 3-5 years of experience or 2 years with certification. Experience with printing equipment is a plus.

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN Must have strong knowledge of electronic circuitry: troubleshooting; industrial controls; variable frequency drives; electrical codes; the ability to work from schematics and circuit diagrams; knowledge of PLCs, and be able to operate electronic testing equipment.

Must be able to work any shift plus overtime. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package.

Send resumes to:

1226 W. Seventh Street Dixon, Illinois 61021 815-284-2211

Equal Opportunity Employer

Use Sauk Valley Media

CLASSIFIEDS Sell Your Unwanted Items!

625-3600 • 284-2222

Love a good challenge? Thrive on change?

Sales Professional Sauk Valley Media is seeking a full-time outside sales professional who can prospect, negotiate and has the ability to open new accounts as well as maintain, grow and serve existing accounts. As Sauk Valley’s premier provider of print and digital news and information, we rely on ground-breaking and innovative thinking to connect our audiences and advertisers. Our rapidly expanding portfolio of publications and websites has created new opportunities for professionals who share our passion for serving our customers.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity to meet deadlines. This person will have experience creating and presenting client proposals as well as experience developing and maintaining client relationships. Our Multi-Media Account Executive must have the ability to strategically and creatively think in a fast-ppaced environment. Microsoft Office proficiency and a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required. Must have a valid drivers license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance.

Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume to: Contact Jennifer Baratta Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 jbaratta@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Tuesday, March 3, 2015 • PAGE B11

EMPLOYMENT

505

ServiceMaster has openimmediate ings in Dixon, Sterling & Amboy area.

Multiple day and night part time positions. 15-20/hrs. per week. Apply in person at 205 6th Ave., Sterling.

TO OUR

READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

Tree Trimmer, climber preferred but not necessary.

Must have 3 years experience as a trimmer. CDL with clean driving record. Drug test required. Top wages paid.

Kobbeman Tree Service. To apply call 815-626-8171

NEW TODAY White Pines Ranch in Oregon, IL is looking for energetic, hard working people. Positions available are: Barn Crew, Kitchen Crew and Recreational Activities Directors (working with large groups of children). Must be able to work weekends and some nights April through June.

Staff application is on the homepage of our website: www. whitepines ranch.com. Call 815-732-7923 for more information. Deadline for applications is March 16th.

CHILD CARE

512

NEW TODAY Nanny Position available, see website for details www.kennamy8 .wix.com/nanny 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))

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

710

CLOVER HILLS LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529 Frigidaire Electric Range. 2 ovens, 4 surface burners $100.

815-288-4397 Magic Chef 22 cubic ft. Side by side Refrigerator. $100 815-288-4397

APPLIANCES

710

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Maytag 7 cycle elec. dryer & Kenmore HE washer $400 lv. message 815-973-5077

See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

FURNITURE

755

All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

815-703-3688 High quality tan leather sofa by Century. Comfortable, exc. condition. $1,400. Call 815-973-0890 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Solid oak Amish hand crafted country hutch, exc. cond., $2000 815499-4140

HEALTH & FITNESS

761

Wesco exercise Bike. Like new. $85. 815-288-4397

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

FARM LAND WANTED

815

ILLINOIS HUNTING LAND WANTED! Earn thousands on your land by leasing the hunting rights. Free evaluation & info packet. Liability coverage included. The experts at Base Camp Leasing have been bringing landowners & hunters together since 1999. Email: info@basecampleasing.com Call: 866-309-1507 BaseCampLeasing.com

AUTOMOBILES

905

Bob Endress Auto S&S

Wanted: Tea Cup size Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free 815-5649022 after 2:00.

13571 Lincoln Rd. (Rte 30 West) Morrison, Illinois

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!

USED AUTOS

SNOWBLOWERS 782 24” cut, 6HP, 2 stage self propelled. Tire chains, pull start. Good cond. $325 815973-3223

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

815-772-3215

2014 GMC Terrain - Big Savings 2014 Chevrolet Equinox - Big Savings 2013 Kia Optima SX LTD Turbo, Low Miles 2012 Ford Fusion SEL

2009 Chevrolet Silverado Reg. Cab, 32,000 Miles

2008 Buick Lucerne CXL 2008 Buick Enclave 2005 Toyota Avalon,

Very Low Miles

1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4x4

1996 Do Dodge dge Daako akota o ta E Ext. Cabb, Ca SOL.D V6 35,000 35 000 Miles V6,

1992 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible 1991 Jaguar Like New, 68,000 Miles

http://endress autosales. webs.com/ Business Hours: Monday 8 to 8, Tues.-Fri. 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to 3

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

I Pay Cash 4 Gold Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1:24 scale, Nascar Diecast: Action, Team Caliber, Motorsports Authentics, Lionel,RCCA Elite, Numerous Drivers. Info: 815994-2101

NEW TODAY 8'x8' hunter's log cabin. Comes with stove, refrig., sink, toilet, 2 artificial deer, and 1 antique Indian statue. $1250. 18HP Wisconsin gas motor on wheels, runs great. $300. Call 815-994-3339.

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/14 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4DR, Loaded, $2750 obo 815-590-2681

AUTOMOBILES

905

2009 Chevy Aveo, 5LS 4 Dr. hatchback, OnStar inc. $4,950 815-625-8052 Credit Problems?

Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

S.U.V.S

909

2004 Lincoln Navigator, AWD, HWY mi., exc. cond. Fully loaded. $7,000.

815-529-1743

4X4S

Go

PARTS & ACC.

925

Pair of 225/55R17 Cooper Tires.

Good tread, $75 815-677-0896

MOTORCYCLES

935

1997 Honda Helix scooter, 250cc, 39,627 miles, runs excellent, w/shield, $2000 815-2514254

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2011 Equip. Trailer 28', 22' tilt bed, 6' stationary, deckover. PJT8, dual axle, single tire, bridge frame, 2 tool boxes, removable sides, wire and wireless remote. $6800/obo 815-625-6995

AUTOS WANTED

960

$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 815-499-3543

CASH 4-CARS

We are licensed & insured to buy vehicles. Running or non running, scrap, Ect. 7 days a week.

All Calls Answered!

(815)499-3543 $$$$$$$$$$$$$ We Buy Used cars & trucks.

Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

Need to place an ad?

Call us today!

815-625-3600 815-284-2222

TODAY’S CLUE: N equals B “ K L R Z A V Z M I K S W X L K B T H M H X C L Z X T,

Get

HI IZTW GWZGBW SZ, CFWM CFW JWICWXM JZABS NW H CXABR HTWXKVHM

SOLD

H X C L Z X T. ” - - V B K M C W H I C J Z Z S Previous Solution: “The Old West is not a certain place in a certain time, it’s a state of mind. It’s whatever you want it to be.”

-- Tom Mix (c) 2015 by NEA, Inc., dist. by Universal Uclick 3-3

Astrograph

Bold type draws readers to your ad.

Get your ad noticed!

GO BOLD CALL

Make the most of what you have to work with Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Stick with tried-and-true methods and don’t get involved in an unproven get-rich-quick scheme. Focus on your strengths and build up your credentials through educational pursuits and networking. Your progress may not be fast, but it will be rewarding.

should be considered.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Make the most of what you have to work with. Advancement looks promising. Schedule an interview, apply for a new position or speak to a superior about a future project or raise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Let your imagination soar. Work on a creative project that you have been reluctant to start.

Your passion and enthusiasm will bring a momentous and satisfying outcome.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Love is in the air. Offer your loved ones affection and devotion. Think about a way to improve your current living arrangements.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You shouldn’t slack off just because things are going nicely.

Be prepared to take whatever steps are necessary to build a bright future. The gains you make now will ensure security.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take some time to organize your thoughts. Younger or older family members will make demands of you if you let them.

Put your needs first for a change.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Property deals are worth looking into. Make your home a place of comfort and relaxation. Any alterations that add to your peace of mind and ease your stress

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The people around you will be difficult to handle. Don’t waste time trying to get others to contribute. You will make more progress if you deal with things on your own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Be bold. If there is something you desire, go after it. Your confidence and charm will lead to a promising future as well as a chance to develop new skills.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- It will feel as if you are taking one step forward and two steps back. If you don’t give in to frustration or anger, you will

accomplish everything on your agenda.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don’t get stuck in a rut. Plan an evening of entertainment or romance for someone special. A pleasurable indulgence or break from routine will boost your morale.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you are constantly being drained by others, it’s time to stop and reassess your relationships. You deserve to be treated the way you treat those around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Weed out anything that is no longer useful or necessary. Possessions, ideas or relationships that are holding you back should be dealt with quickly. It’s time to focus on what you want.

©2015 UFS

815-625-3600 815-284-2222

To place your AD TODAY!

CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

Sauk Valley

Auction Calendar Complete sale bills are published in Sauk Valley Classifieds.

March 16 - 11:00 AM - The Auction Shed, Polo - Estate Auction - Farmland House & Buildings Ruth Straw Estate - Lenny Bryson Auctioneer - 815-946-4120 Reminder - Dixon, IL Auction every Tuesday at Auction City. Start 3:00 p.m. Lee Hollingsworth, Auctioneer - 288-5814 - Note any cancellations will be noted in paper.

To place your auction in the newspaper or the Auction Calendar contact: Jennifer Diehl - Inside Sales Executive Sauk Valley Media 815-284-2222 or 815-625-3600 ext.655

Canoe rental business/ inventory for sale. For info call

815-732-4516

Corn fed beef.

Buy ¼ or ½. Dave Stuart, 815-7724759.

Electric Motorized Wheelchair, custom made for large person, joystick, $1000. Serious Inquiries Only. 815632-7051 Oak corner cabinet, curved glass front & sides.$100.

815-677-0896 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Elec. & gas dryers, recliner, gas stove, washer, dbl. recline love seat, refrig., sofa, dresser. 815718-4385

by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

BOLD

912

2000 Ford F350, 7.3 diesel. Quad cab, long bed. Off road kit. Many new parts. $13,000/ obo. 815-440-3428

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Sudoku!

Answer on B9

PUZZLE ENTHUSIASTS: Get more puzzles in “Random House Crossword MegaOmnious” Vols. 1 & 2

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Tuesday, March 3, 2015 • PAGE B12

SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Handyman

Remodeling

Tree Service

FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

HANDYMAN/ GENERAL Contracting, siding, drywall, concrete work, decks, flooring (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood), bathroom and kitchen, complete remodels, additions all types of home repairs. Free Estimates and Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

Lauts Masonry & Home Remodeling Kitchens, Bathrooms, Custom Cabinetry, Interior Painting, Staining & Finishing, Ceramic Tile & Laminate Flooring, Fireplace Fronts & Cultured Stone Over 30 years Experience 815-718-4885

✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤

RON WIGHT HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING •Residential Specialists •30 Years Experience •FREE estimates •Special $45 Check-Up on Furnace or A/C •No Diagnostic fee Call Today!

815-734-6282 815-440-9585

Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummerts Hardware Sterling or Rock Falls

815-989-8320

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

Roofing 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

Haul/Clean Service J & M SERVICES 815-631-1957 Spring Clean-Up Hauling, Mowing, & MUCH MORE! No Job Too Big or Too Small!

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.greenrivercyclery.com Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 10-6 Wed. 10-4 & Sat. 8-12

Cleaning Service

Advanced Cleaners

Maid/Janitorial Carpet/Upholstery We are currently running a special on our maid service!

10% off your first 4 cleanings Gift certificates for the holiday season are now available!

We have a limited supply so call today!

815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

Dumpster Rental

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

Winter is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel bath or kitchen!!

A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Siding ★ Decks ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Interior Discounts CC#'s Accepted 815-994-0075

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Lawn Care

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Robert & Sons Lawn Care Specializing in: •lawn care •landscaping •HANDYMAN •SNOW Removal Leroy Petersen 815-622-8565 free estimates! find us on facebook robertandsons lawncare

Snowplowing

Painting

❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋

BALAYTI PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Light Carpentry Pressure Washing 35 Years Experience Insured - References Cell #815-440-2202

Plumbing

MATT'S SNOWPLOWING Sterling Rock Falls Residential & Commercial Most Driveways $20 LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED 815-590-1677 ❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋

Storage Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956

Remodeling

www.allsafe center.com High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

Genl. Contracting

Handyman

Roofing/Siding

Randy L. Moore

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

- Kitchens - Baths - Windows - Doors - Residential Electrical - & More Rich Osmer 815-440-1609

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

BRAD'S TREE SERVICE A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674 Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Call 815-718-2997 Donnie Cole

Glass & Repair •New Construction and Replacement Windows •Blow in Insulation •Drywall •Remodeling •Commercial & Residential •Steel Doors •All Glass & Screen Repair Licensed Insured 815-625-6142

facebook.com/ WhitsonCPAsLLC

@

Quality Vehicles

GET A CARFAX GUARANTEE ON EVERY VEHICLE WE SELL!!

SAVE THOUSANDS OFF NEW!

OVER 160 VEHICLES IN STOCK! 14 CADILLAC XTS4

Only 13,000 Miles, Navigation, Loaded, Showroom New!

$39,999*

13 LEXUS IS250 AWD

colestree service@outlook.com

MEISTER TREE CARE Specializing in all of your tree care needs.

Certified for line clearance.

Storm clean up & specialty work.

Free Estimates No job too big or too small!

Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal!

815-994-1750

Only 7,000 Miles

$29,999* 12 LEXUS IS250 AWD

Low Miles!

$26,999* 13 CADILLAC CTS

All Wheel Drive, Diamond White, Only 18,000 Miles, Panoramic Sunroof

$27,999*

Water Softeners

11 BMW 328 XI

The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

Windows

Loaded, Low Miles, 1-Owner

$24,999* 13 LINCOLN MKS

Loaded “Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Advertise Your Rentals in Sauk Valley Classifieds

$25,999* 12 LINCOLN MKZ

Loaded

$22,999* 14 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM Turbo, 30+ MPG, Loaded!

Navigation, Back-Up Camera

$22,999*

13 CADILLAC SRX

Navigation, Panoramic Sunroof, Only 18,000 Miles!

$32,999*

12 LEXUS RX 300

2 To Choose From!

Loaded, 1-Owner, All Wheel Drive, Sunroof, Low Miles, Factory Warranty! Your Choice!

$34,999*

11-12 LEXUS ES 350 LUXURY SEDAN

4 To Choose From!

Tax Services Whitson CPAs, LLC in Dixon, IL is currently accepting new clients.

Call 815-677-9216 to set up an appointment.

Initial consultations concerning tax return preparation are free. For more information check out our Facebook page at http://

LUXURY COSTS LESS

FROM

Call

625-3600 or 284-2222

$24,999* WWW.MAJESKIMOTORSINC.COM

815-625-9600

Mon.-Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am-4pm *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. **$0 Down, 75 Months @ 2.99%, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. Photos for illustration only.

VISIT SAUKVALLEY.COM

SERVICE DIRECTORY

A1