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Sheriff looks into confrontation Alderwoman accuses mayor of getting physical, Varga says

BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525

AMBOY – A city alderwoman is accusing the mayor of getting physical with her in a confrontation outside a local restaurant that has been without city water for

more than a month, Sheriff John Varga said Wednesday.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is interviewing witnesses and trying to determine what happened late last week between Alderwoman Deanne Hoy and Mayor Tom Nauman outside The Beef Hut, Varga

said. They apparently were discussing the city’s water problems.

Hoy has told the sheriff’s department that the mayor grabbed or touched her during the quarrel, Varga said.

Hoy declined to comment on the complaint she filed with police,

saying she would discuss it Monday during the Amboy City Council meeting.

Asked about the confrontation, Nauman said he wasn’t aware that Hoy had filed a complaint.

Amboy Mayor Tom Nauman

CONFRONTATION CONTINUED ON A4

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Fewer missing photos on site Agencies fill in gaps on sex offender website

BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525 Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Coming Friday to the merry old land of Amboy

The state’s online database has photos of most registered sex offenders living in Whiteside and Lee counties, but Sauk Valley Media discovered recently that a dozen were missing.

Since then, local police agencies have posted seven of them.

Whiteside County’s section on the database has 124 offenders, while less populous Lee County had 73.

Illinois requires registered sex offenders to have their photos on the state’s database.

PHOTOS CONTINUED ON A4

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Danielle Corcoran (above, left) plays Dorothy, Nick Bickett (above, right) is the Scarecrow, and Dillon Daniels (right) stars as the Tin Man, beginning this Friday when Amboy High School presents The Wizard of Oz. Performances are 7 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, followed by a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday.

Call the high school at 815-857-3632 for more information.

State police post a listing of sex offenders who are required to register in the state of Illinois at www.isp.state.il.us/sor. The agency says it updates the database daily.

DIXON | FESTIVAL PLANNING

50 Years of Petunia Magic Rusted Root highlights this year’s music lineup

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 529

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DIXON – It snowed Wednesday, but for about 30 minutes in the afternoon in a conference room on the second floor of Town Square Center, the focus was on the summer.

The lineup and other details about the 50th annual Petunia Festival were revealed during a press conference. Among the musical

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Go to www.PetuniaFestival.org or call Dixon Main Street at 815-288-2308 for more information or to volunteer.

To see the lineups, simply turn to A2. acts are Rusted Root, Parmalee and Apache Relay, who previously performed in Dixon during the Mumford & Sons show in 2012.

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Josh Albrecht (middle), director of Dixon Main Street, speaks Wednesday about the upcoming plans for the 50th anniversary of Petunia Fest. Board members held a press conference to announce the changes and additions.

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It was a big decision to move the location last year, accodring to Dave Johnson, the festival’s vice president of operations, and something that made the festival organizers nervous. “And that was something we didn’t take lightly, and something we were all sort of eagerly anticipating how well it would be received,� he said. “And it was a phenomenal success. All we heard last year was how great the people liked it down there and what a nice venue it was.�

The festival will be Wednesday through Sunday, July 2-6. New additions to this year’s event include an exhibit looking back at the 50 years of the festival; a Bingo Kick Off event on May 5, 50 days before the start, and a Dixonstyle luau on the riverfront.

The Taste at the Petunia Festival will also be kept at the riverfront and will have 10 to 12 vendors, the festival’s vice president of marketing, Theresa Sholders said.

The Petunia Festival will again partner with Dixon Main Street and use its Hennepin Avenue office as a base of operations leading up to the festval, Johnson said.

The carnival will be kept at the high school.

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A second stage near the Rock River will be added this year, and the music and the Taste at the Petunia Festival will remain on the riverfront, Johnson said.

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Day 2 will be headlined by Parmalee, who were semifinalists for the Academy of Country Music’s 2014 New Artist of the Year award. Other performers on the Petunia Festival’s “country night� include Olivia Dvorak and Brushville.

The Wood Brothers will headline Day 4 – Saturday, July 5 – the same day that will see performances by Apache Relay and Sun Stereo, among others. “We’re definitely excited,� Albrecht said. “Every single night is going to be filled with these national acts that are coming through. I think people are going to be really, really surprised at the level of entertainment we have this year.�

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a “soft opening� for Oregon residents only will be held Saturday, March 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. Invitations will be going out in the mail.

The ever-popular Sunday morning brunch will resume the following day, and the general public is invited then. “Everyone is invited to come for Sunday brunch on March 23,� Semmer-

BY VINDE WELLS Shaw News Service

After being closed for almost 5 months, Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant will reopen under new management on the first weekend of spring.

New owner Nancy Semmerling said Monday that

ling said. “We’ll be open for business.�

Semmerling and her husband Frank, Riverwoods, purchased the restaurant, , 1469 state Route 2, and its riverboat, the Pride of Oregon, last month from owner Rich Wiesner of Oregon.

Wiesner, who had owned and operated the restaurant since 1992, retired Oct. 31 and closed

the local landmark, which had been in business for more than 60 years.

Since then, the Semmerlings and their daughter and son-in-law, both chefs, have been remodeling and updating the restaurant to get ready for the reopening.

Although the restaurant will be open, Semmerling said it is anybody’s guess when the Pride of Oregon will sail again.

“That all depends on how soon the ice goes out of the river,� she said.

The paddle-wheeler was built in the late-1980s in Palatka, Fla. The restaurant’s original owner, John Maxson, and his family opened the restaurant in 1952 and operated it until they sold it to John and Peter Tsioles in 1978.

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the restaurant from the Tsioles brothers in 1985.

She added the riverboat, originally called the Rose of the Rock, 4 years later.

Wiesner bought it from Jones’ heirs.

A fire destroyed the original restaurant building on March 27, 1993, but it was rebuilt and reopened in the summer of 1994.

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Experts take more samples from statue in state park Large pieces of Black Hawk’s surface dislodged

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Mild temperatures and sunshine Monday brought experts to further size up what it will take to repair and restore Ogle County’s best-loved statue.

Restoration architects arrived at the Black Hawk Statue around noon to take core samples from the bottom portion of the statue at Lowden State Park, near Oregon.

The information the samples will yield will help experts determine what exactly needs to be done to repair the 50-foot concrete statue that has overlooked the Rock River from a high bluff at the park for more than a century.

The statue has developed cracks, and large pieces of its concrete surface have dislodged.

The folded arms of the 50-foot monolith have been especially affected.

Large chunks have fallen out of the elbow of the right arm and from underneath the left arm.

The cold and snow this winter have taken an additional toll on the statue.

Frank Rausa, Sterling, who is heading up an effort to repair the 103-year-old

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Amy Woods, an architect from Thornton Tomasetti in Chicago, examines damage on the lower part of the Black Hawk Statue on Monday morning in Lowden State Park near Oregon. world renowned icon, shook his head as he surveyed the damage and watched as the crew set up to get their samples. “It’s quite a bit worse than it was. The arm is crumbling,� he said. “And we’re so far behind with the weather.�

The crew, made of up Andrzej Dajnowski, director of Conservation of Sculpture & Objects Studio, Inc. in Forest Park, Anne T. Sullivan, an architect from Sullivan Preservation in Chicago, and Amy Woods, an architect from Thornton Tomasetti in Chicago, plan to return

in warmer weather with a lift to take more core samples from the top.

They had intended to do the final sampling in December, but had to cancel when snow and cold invaded the area early ... and stayed.

Rausa said the samples will be analyzed to determine the composition of the concrete. Restorationists will then match that when making repairs.

A team of experts spent nearly a week in October examining the damage to the statue and performing tests.

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The locations of the steel were then marked on tape placed on the statue’s hollow interior.

Another crew scanned the statue with rotating lasers to create an exact 3-D model of the statue.

The testing, which also included ground-penetrating radar work and ultrasonic tomography, was finished Oct. 11.

Created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1911 as a tribute to all Native Americans and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the statue is situated on a 125foot bluff. It draws thousands of visitors each year.

Rausa and the Friends of the Black Hawk Statue have been working to secure funding for the

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The cost for the assessment and repairs was originally estimated at $625,000. Much of that money has been raised.

Rausa, a member of The Friends of the Blackhawk Statue Committee, said the price tag for the study and repairs is up to $700,000

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More than half the money already raised for the project came from a $350,000 grant the IDNR received from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

The rest came from donations, as well as funds raised during the annual Oregon Trail Days festival held at Lowden Park since 2010.

A large contributor was the Jeffris Family Foundation, Janesville, Wis., which gave a $150,000 matching grant.

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OBITUARIES Pearl Pfeifer AMBOY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pearl Piller Pfeifer, 92, of Dixon, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Green Acres Nursing Home in Amboy. She helped her husband, Robert, farm.

Pearl was born Nov. 8, 1921, in Mendota, the daughter of Leroy and Mabel (Earich) Heinzeroth. She married Robert Piller in 1939 in Iowa. He preceded her in death in 1969. She married Clarence Pfeifer in 1976 in Dixon. He preceded her in death in 2012. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Survivors include one daughter, Judith (Peter) Dougherty of Phoenix; one son, Leslie (Theresa) Piller of Amboy;

one brother, Keith (Vina) Heinzeroth of Mendota; four sisters, Ruth Musser, Velma (Don) Schmidt, Joyce Spanier, and Katherine (Leonard) Funfsinn, all of Mendota; six grandchildren; one stepgrandson; and eight great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by one son, Robert H. Piller; three brothers; and one sister.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Friday at Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery in Mendota.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

Kathleen J. Hummel DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kathleen J. Hummel, 62, of Dixon, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at Green Acres Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Amboy.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Waynes L. Schumacher OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Waynes L. Schumacher, 76, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at his home near Oregon.

Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon is handling arrangements.

Bradford L. Mangan GALT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bradford L. Mangan, 61, of Galt, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at his home.

McDonald Funeral Homes are handling arrangements.

Obituary information All obituaries, including death notices, are due by 2 p.m. Sunday through Friday for the following dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition. They can be sent via e-mail, obituaries@saukvalley.com or fax,

815-625-9390.

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For more information, call 815-625-3600 or 815284-2222, ext. 530 or 502.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Rhonda L. Schweska STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rhonda Lynette Howard Schweska was our Mama. Cancer has taken her from us entirely too soon.

On Jan. 9, 2014, she was diagnosed with a malignant tumor on her brain. On the morning of March 9, 2014, surrounded by love in the comfort of her home, she opened her eyes, looked deep into our hearts, and took her last breath. She always did live for those moments that took her breath away.

Rhonda was born March 24, 1960, to William and Ellen Stewart Howard, and was raised in Sterling. Although her love for adventure led her to many points along the planet, because of Meme and Papa, Sterling always has been home.

Our mom was an American soldier, a teacher, a learner, a reader, a writer, a traveler, a music fanatic, a mom to many, a friend to many more, an amazing grandma, and a lover of life. She was never one to be imprisoned by what others thought she should do and for that, we envy her tenacity. She truly lived life like every day could be her last.

Her amazing spirit will undoubtedly live on through her two children, Zachary Thomas (Audra) Schweska and Carlye Justine Schweska; two grandbabies, Ellijah and Lillian; three siblings, Billie (Mike) McDaniel, Scott (Sher-

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yl) Howard, and Marty (Jackie) Howard; nine nieces and nephews; and countless members of her extended family. Rhondaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family ran thicker than blood, so to all of her friends that loved her, thank you.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The world is a better place because of our mom. We are all better people for having shared our days with her. Though her life has ended far too soon, it was a life complete in so many ways. For that, we shall celebrate. Due to the extraordinary efforts and support coming from every corner of this planet, we are able and honored to throw her a celebration of life.

Her celebration will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. In the presence of Meme and Papa (Bill and Ellen Howard) we will have a prayer service and balloon release. Immediately after, at 5 p.m., the party will move to Milledgeville Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, 204 N. Main Ave. Food, drink, and music will be provided. In honor of Rhonda, we will stay until they kick us out. St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day was one of her favorite holidays, so feel free to load on the green and come toast to our Mama.

Thank you for loving her. Thank you for loving us.

Mama, sweet like candy to my soul, sweet you rock, sweet you roll.

Hoy was close third in last electionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voting behind incumbent CONFRONTATION CONTINUED FROM A1

Nauman told a reporter that he would â&#x20AC;&#x153;quitâ&#x20AC;? an interview, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can see how this is going to go.â&#x20AC;?

Sam Taormina, co-own-

er of The Beef Hut, said he witnessed the confrontation, but that the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investigator had asked that he not comment for now.

The Beef Hut is among the places in Amboy that have been without water over the past month. The

Lack of staff can result in lag, police chief says PHOTOS

CONTINUED FROM A1

According to the state police website, local law enforcement agencies must take photos of offenders in their jurisdictions when they register, then forward the pictures to state police.

On Feb. 22, Sauk Valley Media reported that six Lee County offenders had no photos on the website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; three in Dixon, one in Ashton, and two in the unincorporated part of the county, which is the jurisdiction of the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department.

Only one photo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; of an offender from Dixon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is still missing.

For the previous story, Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss said the offender got his photo taken a day before Sauk Valley Media called. It was then sent to state police, he said.

Asked about it today, Langloss said his department sent the photo to state police the day the offender registered and the day Sauk Valley Media called. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The state police has over 3,000 offenders,â&#x20AC;? Langloss said in an email. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have three people who man their office and one unpaid intern who reads all emails coming in.â&#x20AC;?

In Whiteside County, six offendersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; photos were

missing on the website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two in Sterling and one each in Fulton, Prophetstown, Morrison and the unincorporated part of the county.

One of those from Sterling has moved to Wisconsin, where his photo is posted online. The other is considered noncompliant, meaning he failed to maintain accurate registration records as required by law, according to the website.

Two other Whiteside County offendersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; photos are missing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one in Morrison and the other in the unincorporated area near Rock Falls.

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton said the Whiteside County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department is handling the photo for the offender inside city limits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department was sending that photo to state police,â&#x20AC;?

Melton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The state police are backlogged; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a matter of time before they post the photo.â&#x20AC;?

The sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be reached for comment on the offender near Rock Falls.

Other counties also have missing sex offender photos on the state website.

Of 204 offenders in LaSalle County, 16 photos are missing. In DeKalb County, six of 77 are not on the site.

problems are apparently on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side of the system.

The city connected The Beef Hut with a hose a few days ago and plans a permanent fix in 2 or 3 weeks, Taormina said.

Taormina and others say the mayor had told

them earlier that they would have to wait until the spring thaw to get water again. Nauman has denied saying that.

Nauman said last week that the city repeatedly warned residents to let their water drip to avoid freezing pipes. The six

places without water, he said, failed to follow that advice.

However, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water bills didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t include such a warning on the monthly bills that were issued Feb. 1. The tip appeared a month later on the bills, after all the

problems started.

This is Naumanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year as mayor. In the April 2012 election, Nauman beat then-Mayor Frank Mekeel with 39 percent of the vote to 31 percent. Hoy followed close behind with 30 percent.

ELECTION 2014 | GOVERNOR RACE

Income tax hike divisive Brady, Rauner firmly against; Rutherford, Dillard open to extension CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The four Republicans running for governor donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t completely agree on perhaps the biggest financial decision looming over Illinois residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pocketbooks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether to extend the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temporary income tax hike.

While none of the contenders are advocating

increasing the income tax, two candidates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; state Sen. Kirk Dillard and state Treasurer Dan Rutherford â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have left the door open to the possibility when the temporary hike expires next year.

The two others â&#x20AC;&#x201C; state Sen. Bill Brady and businessman Bruce Rauner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are more firmly saying

no. None have extensively detailed how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d make up for the expected revenue loss if the tax is allowed to expire.

Illinois lawmakers passed a roughly 67 percent increase during the final hours of a 2011 legislative session with the pitch that it was temporary and would be used

to fill a budget hole. Four years later, and with the state again facing the potential of dire budget cuts, the issue of whether to extend that increase when it sunsets in January nags both lawmakers who will begin voting on a budget soon and the candidates who want to run Illinois.

In Loving Memory of

Luis Miguel Serrano, Jr. 4/15/1977 - 3/13/2013 Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Free

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grieve for me, for now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m free, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m following the path, God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks undone must stay that way. I found that peace of close of day. ,I P\ SDUWLQJ KDV OHIW D YRLG WKHQ Ă&#x20AC;OO LW ZLWK UHPHPEHUHG MR\ A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah, yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been full, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve savored much, good friends, good times, a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wanted me now: He set me free.

Sadly missed by, Mom, family & friends

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Report: Chinese site might show debris images If true, sighting would provide area of focus KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Satellite images on a Chinese government website show suspected debris from the missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner floating off the southern tip of Vietnam, near the planeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original flight path, Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday.

The revelation could provide searchers with a focus that has eluded

them since the plane disappeared with 239 people aboard just hours after leaving Kuala Lumpur for Beijing early Saturday.

Since then, the search has covered 35,800 square miles, first east and then west of Malaysia and even expanded toward India on Wednesday.

The Chinese sighting, if confirmed, would be closer to where the frantic hunt started.

The Xinhua report said the images from around 11 a.m. on Sunday appear to show â&#x20AC;&#x153;three suspected floating objectsâ&#x20AC;? of varying sizes, the largest about 79-by-72 feet.

The report includes coordinates of a location in the sea off the southern tip of Vietnam and east of Malaysia. The images originally were posted on a national defense technology website.

With the passage of time since the satellite images were taken, it is far from certain that whatever they show would be in the same location now.

No other governments have confirmed the Xinhua report, which did not say when Chinese officials became aware of the images and associated them with the missing plane.

Two-thirds of the passengers on the flight were Chinese, and the Chinese government has put increasing pressure on Malaysian officials to find solve the mystery of the planeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disappearance.

Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s civil aviation chief, Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, said Malaysia had not been officially informed by China about the images, which he said he was learning about from the news.

He said if Beijing informs them of the coordinates, Malaysia will dispatch vessels and planes immediately.

AP

Sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik creates a sculpture depicting the missing Malaysian Airlines aircraft Wednesday on the beach in Puri, India. Malaysia has asked for Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance in searching for the missing Boeing 777 jetliner to widen the search to an area near the Andaman Sea, an Indian official said Wednesday.

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Rescue workers remove an injured person on a stretcher after an explosion destroyed two buildings Wednesday in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York.

Gas explosion destroys two buildings; at least 3 dead NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A gas leak triggered an earthshaking explosion that flattened two apartment buildings Wednesday, killing at least three people, injuring more than 60 and leaving nine missing.

A tenant said residents had complained repeatedly in recent weeks about â&#x20AC;&#x153;unbearableâ&#x20AC;? gas smells.

By evening, rescue workers finally began the search for victims amid the broken bricks, splintered wood and mangled metal after firefighters spent most of the day dousing the flames.

Heavy equipment, including back hoes and a bulldozer, arrived to clear the mountain of debris where the two fivestory East Harlem buildings stood. Flood lights were in place. Thermal imaging cameras were at the ready to identify heat spots â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bodies or pockets of fire.

The recovery was facing hardship in the form of the weather, which was expected to drop into the 20s with rain. Some parts of the debris pile were inaccessible because of a sinkhole caused by a subsurface water main break, officials said.

Volunteers sought for flood protection MORRISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Morrison Public Works Department staff has asked for volunteers to help fill sandbags today in anticipation of flooding.

Crews will have sandbags and sand ready from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the General Electric parking lot off of West Wall Street. Volunteers should wear work clothes and bring their own shovel.

Bustos staffer in Sterling today 34%2,).' n ! STAFF member from the office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, will HOLD OFFICE HOURS FROM a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Bustosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; satellite office in the Sterling Coliseum, 4HIRD !VE Constituents can discuss job creation, economic development, and other issues. Office hours

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THE READERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VOICE | MARCH 18 PRIMARY ELECTION

Retain Varga as Lee sheriff MARY HELFRICH Dixon

This letter is an endorsement for the reelection of John Varga as Lee County sheriff.

John has done an outstanding job as sheriff.

He is a man who continues to run his department with honesty and integrity. We need a man of Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character to work in the responsible position of sheriff for the citizens of Lee County.

He is a good family man and a man of faith, who has shown himself to be one who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid to work hard for the betterment of the department and the county.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an old saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If it ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t broke, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fix it.â&#x20AC;? This certainly applies to the job that John is doing as our sheriff. He needs to have the opportunity to continue to be responsive to the needs, concerns, and safety of the citizens of Lee County as well as to continue to improve the policies already in place.

For the reasons stated above, John Varga should be retained as sheriff of Lee County.

Vote Simonton for Lee sheriff STEVEN PERSON Dixon

John Simonton is a 31-year career law enforcement officer who has chosen to step up to run for Lee County sheriff. I have done the side-by-side comparison between John Simonton and his opponent, John Varga, and hands down, Simonton wins.

He has worked in multiple levels of law enforcement. He has been a sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy, state trooper, instructor/ trainer in police tactics, and even a commander with the Illinois State Police.

John has established many valuable contacts

within the law enforcement community.

And there is something else people should know about Simonton that is really refreshing. He will not take a pension, if elected, from the Lee County sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position. He simply does not believe in making politics a career and does not think elected officials ought to get a pension.

I wish more elected officials would follow Simontonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s example.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elect John Simonton.

Vote Varga for Lee sheriff MARY M. FORDHAM Dixon

I write this letter to ask Lee County voters to vote for John Varga for Lee County sheriff. John is our current sheriff and has done an outstanding job.

His opponent, John Simonton, is a retired state trooper who receives an annual pension of more than $111,000 a year. He stated to the local newspaper if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elected, he will not take his county pension, and it could be used for departmental training.

Fact is, if he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay into this pension plan, the money goes back to the county board, and they decide where the money is spent.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a lot of discussion and an editorial in the local paper about retirees leaving service and continuing to work at very large salaries.

We need to decide whether we think this should be allowed.

The unemployment rate is high, and I feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very â&#x20AC;&#x153;greedyâ&#x20AC;? for this individual, who is retired with a six-figure annual income, to ask voters to elect him so he can make an additional $71,000 a year as sheriff.

Vote for John Varga.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done a great job, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m confident heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue to serve the cit-

Deadline passes for election letters The submission deadline for election-related letters to the editor was noon Tuesday. Letters submitted before the deadline will be printed during the rest of the week. izens of Lee County with fairness and integrity.

Elect Simonton as Lee sheriff MARK DELHOTAL Franklin Grove

I support John Simonton for Lee County sheriff. This guy has the right stuff to be sheriff.

Just look him up: U.S. Navy Seals training, U.S. Army Delta training, more than 30 years in law enforcement, holding positions such as Illinois state trooper, deputy sheriff, and a commander over SWAT teams.

He has a long list of commendations, and he is even a great guy.

It is a really good thing when we have someone with those qualifications running for sheriff. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elect John Simonton as Lee County sheriff.

Vote Varga for Lee sheriff DIANE NICHOLSON Franklin Grove

As a member of the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Merit Commission, I would like to provide the voters with some facts regarding comments stated in Dave Lohseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter [â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lee needs a new sheriff,â&#x20AC;? The Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Voice, March 5].

First, the statement that promotions have been given illegally is completely false. The last time a promotion was given, the commission was convened, did interviews, and made recommendations. The candidates were all well qualified and had passed the necessary tests.

Second, in reference to the Illinois statute cited

in the letter, one must understand the difference between promotions versus appointments. Chief bailiff, chief deputy and assistant warden are appointed positions filled at the discretion of the sheriff. They are not merited positions; therefore, the state statute does not apply.

Two members of the department will soon retire. Prior to making appointments, the merit commission was convened and apprised of the coming retirements, and potential candidates were discussed.

So, in response to the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Was the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s merit commission utilized?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the answer is a resounding yes.

This is not opinion or hearsay, but facts. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy into the negative campaign rhetoric. The facts are, John Varga is a good man and a good sheriff.

Please vote Varga on March 18.

Vote Simonton for Lee sheriff LaVONNE RUSH Dixon

An open letter to the citizens of Lee County. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been â&#x20AC;&#x153;politically involvedâ&#x20AC;? since I was 18 years old. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a 60-yearold registered Democrat, one who has always voted for the person and not the party. I believe we, indeed, are all entitled to an opinion. The following is mine.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known John Simonton for more than 20 years. I know he is honest, hard working, and willing to give his expertise and knowledge of law enforcement to the position of Lee

County sheriff.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a humble man who was asked to enter this race, and I know heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s running on the history of his employment with the state of Illinois.

I believe any negativity currently being talked about is not of his doing.

I believe his qualifications should stop any further debate.

Please consider the fact that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than qualified to lead this organization and to bring his integrity to the position of sheriff.

I will be voting in the Republican primary.

It will be the first time I do so, and I hope you will do the same.

Please cast your vote for, and place your faith and trust in, John Simonton on March 18.

Re-elect Varga for Lee sheriff JOHN MARK RANKEN Dixon

This letter endorses for John Varga for Lee County sheriff. John has done an outstanding job as our present sheriff.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very ethical man.

He takes his job seriously and has the citizens of Lee County under the watchful eye of his department.

We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a man in this office who is already retired from the state police at a pension of more than $111,000. My question is, Why did he retire from law enforcement and then wants to go back into the same profession? Is it just because he has the need to be a cop? Sometimes law enforcement personnel, upon retirement, find it difficult to give up the gun and badge.

Whatever his reasons, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need anyone new at this position, because Sheriff Varga has been doing such a fine job. He deserves to be re-elected to continue with his policies.

Varga will continue to improve all aspects of his department on an ongo-

ing basis. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a man you can trust to be available to the citizens of Lee County.

So, upon reading the information stated above, I ask for your vote to re-elect John Varga for sheriff of Lee County.

Retain Varga on March 18 JOHN NICHOLSON Franklin Grove

People ask why Republicans and Democrats canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to work together. Sheriff John Varga has not only Republicans, but lifelong Democrats supporting him in his bid for re-election.

County Board Chairman Rick Ketchum, Democrat, and I (county board vice chairman, Republican) both support him, as do many current and past county board members of both parties. Why? They have worked with him, and they know not only what kind of sheriff he has been, but what kind of man he is.

People will say he is uncooperative and divisive. Is that true, or because he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play the game? I worked with him on the complete renovation of the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department building.

Through cooperative efforts, we saved the taxpayers more than $100,000, and worked together to get video arraignments of prisoners, which improved safety and saved money.

I came at things from a county board perspective; Sheriff Varga looked at things from the perspective of law enforcement. But we listened to each other and got the job done â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what was best for the people of Lee County.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be swayed by half-truths and innuendo. This is an extremely important primary election. Please vote for Sheriff John Varga on March 18.

THE READERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VOICE

Friday concert to raise money for two statues Mrs. JOHN WEITZEL Dixon

Hometown pride brings about positive changes.

When we hear comments from visitors to Dixon such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have a beautiful city,â&#x20AC;? or when family and friends return and they say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dixon is really looking good,â&#x20AC;? it makes us realize we take a lot for granted.

This progress in making positive changes to our hometown is because of the dedication and hard work of so many citizens over the years.

Plans are being made for a special fundraising event, to the citizens of the Sauk Valley area, at 7 p.m. Friday at the Dixon High School auditorium.

A tribute to Whitney Houston by Jazmine is being brought to Dixon by the Dixon Tourism Commission as a fund-

raising event.

Jazmine began her career in 1996 in Europe where she enjoyed immediate success. After much touring in Europe, Jazmine introduced herself to the U.S. For the past 6 years, she has performed as a Whitney Houston â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look and Sound Alikeâ&#x20AC;? for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Legends in Concertâ&#x20AC;? in their venues around the world, including Universal Studios, Osaka, Japan; Branson, Mo.; Hollywood, Fla.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and Las Vegas, Nev., to name a few.

As an added bonus, the award-winning Centerstage Dance Troupe will be the lead-in for the evening.

This fundraiser is being held in an effort to raise funds to erect a statue of Ronald Reagan as a lifeguard at Lowell Park, and a statue of Father John Dixon, this statue being placed in downtown Dixon. So many small steps have been made throughout the years,

resulting in a city we can be proud of, and this is yet another one of those steps.

You can still plan to attend this event. Tickets are available at the door as well as the Dixon Welcome Center, Main Street office, Venierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry, and Dixontheater.com.

Parade, party Saturday for St. Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day DAVE LAHEY Dixon

As the song goes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baby, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold outside,â&#x20AC;? and this winter has certainly proved so. But on March 15 of our Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Year 2014, the Irish will step up to the challenge of warming your hearts and souls.

We will start off this year with the Rock River Valley Shamrock Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Parade.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will start at 3 p.m. March 15 and will wind its way through

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downtown Dixon, with the destination at the Knights of Columbus in Dixon, where the party will heat up even the coldest of days.

This year the Rock River Valley Shamrock Club is pleased to offer the Irish band Reilly. The group is full of energy and will get everyone up and moving to help generate some warmth. The Knights of Columbus is also serving corned beef with all the fixings for an additional fee.

Entrance to the party is a monetary donation at the door, and as in previous years, we will collect canned food items to be donated to the food pantry. Come join the Irish in warming your heart and souls.

Hope to see you at the parade and the party of parties on Saturday.

And as always, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky enough to be Irish, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky enough. For more information, call Dave at 815-973-7046.

Note to readers: Dave

Lahey is a member of the Rock River Valley Shamrock Club.

After 50 years, YWCA to shut down preschool CAROL FITZGERALD Rock Falls

In May, after 50 years, the YWCA of the Sauk Valley will close the doors of our preschool. Teacher retirements, multiplying state requirements, and economics have combined to make it challenging for us to continue providing the highest standard of preschool possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and we cannot be satisfied with less.

All of us at the YWCA would like to thank the community for its support throughout the years, and for entrusting us with so many wonderful children.

It has truly been an honor to be a part of so many familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives.

The YWCA, locally and nationwide, has been a

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pioneer in many ways.

We are very proud to have launched this program in the 1960s, a time when preschool opportunities were extremely limited.

We enjoyed our entire 50-year history of providing the community with a top-notch, child-centered program, and we thank all those who have been a part of it. We are grateful to have touched the lives of hundreds of children and their families.

We plan to hold, at the end of the school year, a celebration of our 50 years, and we hope many of our former students, of all ages, and their families will plan to attend.

While we realize that closing this chapter of our history is sad, we also know that the future holds new opportunities and endeavors for us all.

Again, many thanks to all our supporters.

Note to readers: Carol Fitzgerald is the executive director of the YWCA of the Sauk Valley.

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Birth family gives adopted boy mixed welcome Dear Abby: When I was in my early 20s, I had a baby boy I placed for adoption. I could barely take care of myself, let alone a newborn. The father wanted nothing to do with me or the baby, so I placed him with his relatives out of state, who adopted him. With counseling, I got my life back on track, finished college and got a good job. I am married now and have a family.

After 20 years, this child, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fred,â&#x20AC;? called me. We talked every night for a few weeks and I invited him here to live with me.

BIG MISTAKE! Long story short, Fred is greedy, lazy and expects everyone to wait on him. He refuses to look for a job or go to school, and he expects me

soon as I learned I was pregnant, I began separatdearABBY ing myself because I knew !BIGAIL 6AN it would be difficult to let "UREN S go. I do not regard Fred as a *EANNE member of my family and Phillips) COLUMN have no maternal feelings appears for him. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be OK if I knew DURING THE he was doing well â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from a WEEK THROUGH distance. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d prefer not 5NIVERSAL Press to maintain a relationship. I 3YNDICATE donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love this young man, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to say when he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love to pay all his expenses. you, Mom.â&#x20AC;?

I called his adoptive Am I wrong to feel this family. They said when way? Is there anyone else things donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go his way, out there who feels as I Fred pouts and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do? My family is trying communicate until he to guilt me into acceptneeds money. They feel ing him, but I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly as I do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he should not because of his greedy get a job or go to school. behavior, although thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abby, my family loves part of it. Have others had Fred and welcomed him a similar experience? with open arms, but I feel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sincerely detached from him. As Not His Mom

Dear Sincerely: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m printing your letter because although many adoption reunions go well, not all of them do.

If other birth mothers would like to share their experiences, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m inviting them to do so.

However, I do have this to offer: Do NOT allow yourself to be trapped into doing anything with which you are not comfortable. Your feelings may be based on the circumstances surrounding Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth. They may also result from your disappointment in his lack of character. While you will always be Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth mother, you are NOT his â&#x20AC;&#x153;mom.â&#x20AC;? That distinction belongs to the woman who raised him.

Dear Abby: My brother is dating one of my employees. She has one of those â&#x20AC;&#x153;take chargeâ&#x20AC;? personalities. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pushy and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying to worm her way into the family.

At work I can keep her at bay, but at family events sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out of control. She insists on doing and cooking everything â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including cleaning my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, which isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dirty, by the way.

My older brothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; significant others have noticed, but being the only daughter, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m at my witsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; end. She wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take â&#x20AC;&#x153;no thanksâ&#x20AC;? for an answer. I am sick of her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get this, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OKâ&#x20AC;? attitude.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to keep my brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happiness in mind and not cause a

scene, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m afraid Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll lose it one of these days.

Any advice? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I, Too, Can Organize A Picnic

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Dear I, Too: Has it occurred to you that your brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girlfriend (your employee) may be desperate to be accepted, which is why sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to such great lengths to please?

My advice is to relax, because her efforts are no reflection on you.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure you have done your part at many family functions. If her efforts are alienating the other significant others, perhaps they can stage an â&#x20AC;&#x153;interventionâ&#x20AC;? and get her to calm down.

In the meantime, hang onto your temper.

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Too White Crew coming to Dixon Hip-hop tribute band has opened for Lil Jon STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 501

DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The old school hip-hop tribute band Too White Crew is set to bring its talents to Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. Morrison-based rock band 30 West will open the show at 7:30 p.m.

April 18.

According to a news release, the band is a selfdescribed â&#x20AC;&#x153;tribute to the golden era of hip-hop, featuring all-live music from a six-piece band, accompanied by choreographed Fly Girl dancers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a party band â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s madness on stage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all packaged in an unprecedented way.â&#x20AC;?

In a news release, Dixon Main Street executive director Josh Albrecht said his group is excited to bring this show to the Historic Dixon Theatre stage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of our goals is to bring a variety of genres and flavors to the Dixon Theatre stage,â&#x20AC;? Albrecht said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The great thing

about Too White Crew is that they are more than a musical group; they are a full-fledged choreographed show. This will be an experience show on par with other acts that we have featured like Here Come the Mummies.â&#x20AC;?

Too White Crew features music from classic groups like Sugar Hill Gang, the Beastie Boys, Run DMC, TLC, Salt-NPepa, Snoop Dogg and many more.

The band has sold out shows at places like the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, the Luxor in Las Vegas and other clubs throughout the country. Too White Crew has also opened for oldschool artists such as the Digital Underground, Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Naughty by Nature, Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock.

The band has also opened for modern artists such as Lil Jon, Jason Derulo, the New Boyz and Big Sean.

30 West covers the past four decades of rock.

Formed in 2005, the band has undergone lineup changes, with the core of sibling guitarists Mike and Chris Mills remaining. All current members have been a part of other musical projects before joining forces in 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, the best way to kick off a throwback night at the theatre is by having a rock band come and blow the roof off the place,â&#x20AC;? Albrecht said in a news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;30 West will have the kind of energy that sets the tone for a night to remember.â&#x20AC;?

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Valâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place will provide bar service throughout the night at the theatre. The theatre will operate its concessions stand.

General admission tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and are available at www.dixontheatre. com and at Treinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry, 201 W. First Street, Dixon, and Venier Jewelers, 107 W. First St., Dixon.

For more information, call Dixon Main Street at 815-288-2308.

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The old-school hip-hop tribute band Too White Crew will perform April 18 at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. Morrison-based rock band 30 West will open the show at 7:30 p.m.

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St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day festivities planned

ROCKFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra will present its annual Spring Ensemble Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mendelssohn Hall, 406 N. Main St. The concert program includes performances by the RSYO Brass Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Honors Woodwind Quintet, The Sterling String Quartet, and the RSYO Honors Chamber Orchestra.

General admission tickets for the concert are $5 for adults and $3 for students, and are available at the Rockford Symphony Orchestra box office, 711 N. Main St., or at the door.

For further information visit www.rockfordsymphony.com or call 815965-0049.

DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The annual Rock River Valley Shamrock Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Parade and Party is set for Saturday in downtown Dixon.

Parade line-up will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Dixon High School, with a start time at 3 p.m.

The party will follow the parade at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 506 W. Third St. There will be a 50/50 raffle, along with silent auctions that will help fund the local food pantry and the party.

A corned beef dinner prepared by the Knights will be available for purchase, as well.

Music will be provided

by Reilly, an Irish Band from Milwaukee, at 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;SVM staff reports

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Geoff Akins Hannah will demonstrate his bubble skills during six live â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubble Wondersâ&#x20AC;? performances Saturday at the 2014 Bubble Festival, Discovery Center, 711 N. Main St.

Breaking out the bubbles at museum Six performances set for Saturday STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 501

ROCKFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Geoff Akins Hannah considers himself both a magician and a bubbleologist.

Akins Hannah will demonstrate his skills as both during six live â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubble Wondersâ&#x20AC;? performances Saturday at the 2014 Bubble Festival, Discovery Center, 711 N. Main St. Akins Hannah creates huge, wobbly electric dancing bubbles,

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bubbles inside bubbles, hand-blown bubbles, bubble caterpillars, bubble ice cream cones, bubble snowmen, smokefilled volcano bubbles, and more Shows are set for 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Following each live performance, audiences will be invited to test their own bubble skills with bubble art and activities in the Bubble-Palooza Playground.

The event is sponsored

by Alpine Bank. In addition, this program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois

Arts Council, a state agency.

Akins Hannah performs about 300 shows a year.

He has appeared on CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood. He has also appeared on the National Geographic Channel, and WGN. Akins Hannah has been entertaining and educat-

ing children for more than 25 years.

Tickets are $4 through Friday and $5 at the door.

Admission to the rest of the museum is $8 adults; $8 children; and free for ages 1 and under.

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOING ON 6 to 8 p.m. downtown, between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues.

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

Upcoming: May 10

ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The exhibits Fantasy, Stream of Consciousness, and Celebrating Black History will run through April 5. Celebrating Black History is a retrospective exhibit of the works of Shelly Vidmar. Vidmar was a prolific, selftaught artist who specialized in the portrait. Through her artwork, she tried to define the essence of the African American struggle. Art had always been her passion, and to teach young people her dream.

Kreider Services is holding â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perspectives: Art and Photography,â&#x20AC;? running through March 28. The exhibit of art and photography through the hearts, hands and minds of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Art at the Loveland DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The art collection at the Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., and its many other exhibits are available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment.

Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815-2842741.

Go to lovelandcommunityhouse.org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment? Send an email with the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the barâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At Books on First DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ron Holm will play from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Books on First, 202 W. First St. Go to www.booksonfirst.com or call 815-285-2665 for more information.

Upcoming: March 22, Robbie LeBlanc; and March 29, Anna Marie Petry.

At Champs STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Poison Apple will play Saturday at the bar, 216 Locust St. For more information, call 815626-6003.

Upcoming: March 22, Dirty Beet Brothers and Lunch with Pedro; and March 29, Michael D. Band.

At Cragelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PROPHETSTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yesterdaze Gone will play Saturday at the bar, 345 Washington St. Upcoming: April 26, Whitlocked and Loaded; and May 31, Reflex Blues.

FARMERS MARKETS In Sterling STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Twin City Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, year round, in the historic Twin City Produce Building, 106 Ave. A. Find the market on Facebook, go to twincityfarmersmarket.com, or call 815-499-7268 for a list of vendors, upcoming events and more information.

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The Sauk Valley Youth Showcase will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St., Dixon. Musicians and vocalists from all over the area will be performing. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors. Some of those performing this year are (left to right) Kara Hodson, Deidre Ewers, Annie Etchinson, Katie Hammitt, Michael Barth and Collin Marcum. See Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community section for portraits and biographies of the musicians.

At The Cooler ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jason Ray Brown will play tonight, Rout 38 will play at 9 p.m. Friday, and KillBourn will play at 9 p.m.

Saturday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. At Long Shot Bar & Grill ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kizmaz will play Saturday at the bar, 3312 W. Rock Falls Road. DJ Soundstorm will be on hand Fridays this month.

Upcoming: March 21, Rout 38; March 22, Sharks Benefit; and March 29, The Funnies.

At Poopyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SAVANNA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cal Stage Band will play at Saturday at the bar, 1030 Viaduct Road. The band will have DJ Deano on hand every Friday.

Upcoming: March 22, Lynn Alan Band; and March 29, Jammer.

Friday and Saturday New Shoes New Shoes will play Friday at Kickback Saloon, 102 N. Main St., Tampico, and Saturday at Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill, 707 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Upcoming: March 28, Corner Spot Bar and Grill, 510 Chicago Ave., Dixon; and April 19, Long Shot Bar and Grill, 3312 W. Rock Falls Road.

Saturday Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Country gentlemen Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10 p.m. at at Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Upcoming: 8 to 11:30 p.m.

March 22 at Rock Falls American Legion.

Whitlocked and Loaded ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Whitlocked and Loaded will play Saturday night

at Lambâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tap, 215 W. Second St. Upcoming: March 22, Kuehlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub in Prophetstown; March 29, Main Street Bar and Grill in Walnut.

COMEDY March 20 Comedian at SVCC DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sammy Obeid will offer a free performance at 7 p.m. in Mathis Theatre at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2.

Obeid has recently appeared on Conan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent and The Food Network.

Obeid also has worked with Robin Williams, Russell Peters and Dana Carvey.

For more information on this free performance, contact Ana Salgado, SVCC student activities coordinator, at 815-835-6432. The show is rated PG-13 and might not be appropriate for all ages.

March 29 Comedian at local venue DEER GROVE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Local lovers of laughs are welcome to a comedy night at 8 p.m. at Arnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happy Spot, 1667 Hoover Road.

There will be $5 cover at the door.

Daryl Horner, a comedian who has been featured on HBO and Comedy Central, will headline the event.

For more information, call 815438-5282.

CONCERTS Friday Whitney Houston tribute set DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; There will be a Whitney Houston tribute by Jazmine at 7 p.m. at Dixon High School auditorium, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

Dancers from Centerstage in Dixon will perform.

Tickets are $20 today at Dixon Tourism, Venier Jewelers and Dixon Main Street, or at www. dixontheater.com. Tickets will be $25 at the door.

Proceeds will go toward purchase of the Father John Dixon and Ronald Reagan statues.

Bands at Rosbrook Studio DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Defeated Royals, Dare I Dream, Love Party, Surviving Sunday, and Ali Settles and Jake Woods will play at Project GenNex teen concert from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Rosbrook Studio, 107 S. Peoria Ave. Sow Bellys will be vending the event.

Admission is free, though freewill donations to help Project GenNex will be accepted.

The event is open to all ages.

For more info, find Project GenNex on Facebook.

March 21 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the third Friday of the month, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free; donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to www.franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: April 18 April 4 First Fridays in Oregon OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; First Fridays Open Stage Music Show returns to the Oregon VFW. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are all acoustic, and a professional sound system is

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FUN FOR A CAUSE April 5 Shrimp and chili fundraiser DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Dixon Rotary Club is planning its annual Community Shrimp Boil and Chili Bowl Fundraiser from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 506 W. Third Street. The fundraiser is used to support Rotary Club events and projects, including college scholarships.

The event also features a raffle, with the drawing to be held at 7:45 p.m., featuring a variety of raffle and auction items. Carry-out orders are available from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12 and children 5 and under eat free.

For more information or to order tickets, call Melissa Glessner at 815-285-0211.

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This image released by CBS shows Simon Helberg (left), Melissa Rauch, Mayim Bialik and Jim Parsons in a scene from â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big Bang Theory.â&#x20AC;? CBS says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renewing its hit comedy â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big Bang Theoryâ&#x20AC;? for 3 more years. The deal would carry TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most-watched sitcom through the 2016-2017 season, its 10th on the air. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big Bang Theoryâ&#x20AC;? premiered in September 2007, and has been a ratings smash for virtually its entire run. This season, it has averaged nearly 20 million viewers each week.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Big Bang Theoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gets 3-season deal LOS ANGELES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an announcement written in the stars: CBS has renewed â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big Bang Theoryâ&#x20AC;? for an additional three years, taking it into the 2016-2017 season.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the second time the series has scored a threeseason renewal. And one doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be a science nerd to understand how the power behind the comedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ratings plays into its life extension.

The Thursday series is TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top-rated comedy among adults 18-49. The series, currently in its seventh season, is averaging a hefty 19.8 million viewers per week and a whopping 6.1 among the 18-49 demo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comedy is a big part of our schedule, and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Big Bang Theoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the biggest comedy force on television,â&#x20AC;? said Nina Tassler, chairman, CBS Entertainment, in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This multi-year deal further strengthens our networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position for future seasons and marks another chapter in the great partnership CBS enjoys with [show producer] Warner Bros.

Television for delivering audiences the best in

comedy. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to work with and showcase the incredible talents of [executive producers] Chuck Lorre, Steve Molaro and this amazing cast every week.â&#x20AC;?

The nerdy strength of the show, which stars Emmy winner Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg and Kaley Cuoco, extends beyong broadcast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; causing a bang in syndication over on TBS. The announcement puts the comedy as CBSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first scripted pickup for next season.

Key & Peele land development deal LOS ANGELES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Comedy Central has expanded the coming fourth season of its hit series â&#x20AC;&#x153;Key & Peeleâ&#x20AC;? and given its cre-

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ators, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, a development deal to spin off their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vandaveon & Mikeâ&#x20AC;? characters into an animated series.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Key & Peeleâ&#x20AC;? extension brings to 22 the number of episodes ordered for the fourth season, plus two â&#x20AC;&#x153;best ofâ&#x20AC;? installments.

The animated project will feature the Vandaveon and Mike characters from Key and Peeleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Critiquers Cornerâ&#x20AC;? sketches â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12-year-old hall monitors navigating their way through middle school.

The third season of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Key & Peeleâ&#x20AC;? concluded in December. The duo have also been cast as recurring characters in FXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming drama â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fargo.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C;MCT News Service

March 29 and 30 Local antique show returns OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Oregon Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 64th Annual Antique Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Blackhawk Center, 1101 West Jefferson Street.

Entry to the show is $6 per person for both days. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day, both days of the show.

The Oregon Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, a member of the General Federation of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clubs, sponsors this show and proceeds help fund various community projects and charities.

Antiques from the early 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s through the retro era of the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s include all areas of collecting: furniture, glass, china, pottery, toys, primitives, textiles, jewelry, dolls, silver, decorator items and more.

The food concession will be provided by the Chana United Methodist Ladies. The menu will include chicken and noodles, sloppy joes, other sandwiches, chips, beverages and a selection of desserts.

Mary Louâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crystal Repair from Joliet, will be on hand both days to repair damaged heirlooms.

Munda & Associates, Auctioneers & Appraisers of Freeport will offer verbal appraisals for $5 per item. Please supply photos of large items. If a written appraisal is needed, details can be discussed with Munda & Associates.

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Dixon citywide garage sales, set for April 25 and 26.

The cost to register a sale is $20, which includes a listing and a description of the sale. Sales will be distributed at www.dixonmainstreet.com and www.facebook.com/dixonmainstreet, as well as through the Telegraph, and at select businesses during the week of the sale.

Sales will take place, regardless of the weather. To register, visit the above websites, or pick up forms at Roxieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 302 W. First St.; Waterfront Gifts & Antiques.

212 W. First St.; or Books on First, 202 W. First St. For more information, contact mainst@ grics.net or 815-288-2308.

KARAOKE Tuesday At Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill MOUNT CARROLL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Karaoke is offered at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill, 123 W. Market St. Friday and Saturday Party with the James Gang Karaoke with the James Gang from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at Dixon VFW, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, and from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday at Ralphie and Lu Luâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 812 Main St., Ashton. Email jamesgang1996@gmail.com for more information.

Upcoming: 8 p.m. to midnight March 22 at Brandywine Lodge, 441 state Route 2, Dixon; and 9

p.m. to 1 a.m. at Messieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill, 117 N. River Road, Oregon.

OPEN MIC Musicians welcome to play MOUNT CARROLL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open mic is on tap at 4 p.m. every Sunday at Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill, 123 W. Market St.

THEATER Tuesday and Wednesday SVCC, Woodlawn holding auditions STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Sauk Valley Community College Theatre Department and Woodlawn Arts Academy join for the third year to present Shakespeare in the Park, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show being â&#x20AC;&#x153;Much Ado About Nothing.â&#x20AC;?

Adult actors and singers are being sought for the show.

Open auditions will be at Sauk Valley Community College.

E-mail Director Anna K. Kurtz at anna.k.kurtz@svcc. edu for an audition time or for more information. Audition material will be provided.

Callbacks are scheduled for March 23.

Rehearsals will be scheduled after casting is complete.

Free performances of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Much Ado About Nothingâ&#x20AC;? will be June 19 to 21 and June 26 to 28 with show times at 7 p.m. on the back lawn of Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling.

Immediately prior to the Friday evening performances, students of Woodlawn Arts Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer Shakespearience!

Camp will present their own short Shakespeare performance.

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BOYS BASKETBALL | 3A PEORIA SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL MORTON POTTERS 41, DIXON DUKES 33

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

ABOVE: The Dixon Dukes walk off the court after a season-ending 41-33 loss to Morton in a Class 3A Peoria Sectional semifinal Wednesday night at Bradley University’s Renaissance Coliseum.

BELOW: Dixon’s Cal Jarrett handles the ball between two Morton defenders during the second quarter Wednesday.

QUICK RESPONDERS Morton has too many answers Things looking

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PEORIA – Slow starts in the first and third quarters put the Dixon Dukes behind, and forced them to play catch-up for most of their Class 3A Peoria Sectional semifinal game Wednesday night.

And while the Dukes recovered both times, the Morton Potters found a way to answer and capture a 41-33 victory over the Dukes at Bradley University’s Renaissance Coliseum.

“We tried not to let that bother us,” said junior Laron Carr, about his team’s first experience playing in a college arena. “We knew it would be like this, a big crowd that was also loud. We didn’t let is distract us.”

Each team started off the night slow, as it took more than 3 minutes for either one to score. Sophomore Isaiah Roby started things off right for the Dukes, as he hit a 3-pointer from the wing to finally break the scoring drought.

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But Morton (17-14) responded with a 12-2 run to take control away from the Dukes.

“Against a team like that, they run exactly what their coach wants, right to a T,” Dixon junior Cal Jarrett said.

“They’re very disciplined, and are going to come out and do what they’re supposed to do.

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Star of the game: Ian Saathoff, Morton, 19 points, 13 rebounds Key performers: Cal Jarrett, Dixon, 11 points; Isaiah Roby, Dixon, 9 points, 9 rebounds, 6 blocks; Laron Carr, Dixon, 6 points, 5 rebounds; Cory Dullard, Morton, 6 points, 5 steals

EORIA – Opportunity came knocking for the Dixon boys basketball team Wednesday night at the Class 3A Bradley Sectional.

Unfortunately for the Dukes, they didn’t answer – this time.

But they just might, and soon.

Dixon (23-7) had its magical season come to an end after a 41-33 loss to Morton at the Renaissance Coliseum, on the campus of Bradley University. Why was the season so magical?

Twenty-three wins might be expected at hoops powerhouses across the state. At Dixon, it is a major cause for celebration. The Dukes have surpassed 20 wins just three times since basketball was first played at DHS in 1919.

The other 20-win finishes were 22-4 in the 1958-59

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season, and a 25-2 campaign in 1966-67 – which was also the last time the Dukes won a conference championship.

As for a regional title, the last one of those for Dixon, before this season, was in 1985-86. On paper, this seemed like the perfect year to be in this position.

There is usually at least one dominant team from Peoria standing in the path of a local regional champ.

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IOWA CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iowa is likely just days away from its first NCAA tournament berth in 8 years, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the last thing on the mind of its fan base.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wondering what happened to their beloved Hawkeyes.

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Iowa, once a trendy pick for a long run through the postseason, somehow managed to finish with the same regular-season record as it had a year ago when it went to the NIT. The Hawkeyes hope to start fresh today against Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to get back to playing hard defensively. Get back to making the game fun,â&#x20AC;? Iowa forward Aaron White said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lost our swag, lost how we were playing, lost our confidence.

And when you lose that, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as fun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;... I kind of look at this as a new season. It really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter what happened. Clean slate and start over.â&#x20AC;?

The Hawkeyes probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to sweat out an NCAA tournament bid. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played a strong schedule that features seven road/neutral wins and

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Iowa center Gabriel Olaseni (0) reacts after the Hawkeyes lost to Illinois on Saturday in Iowa City.

Iowa lost five of its last six regular-season games, and hopes to turn things around in its Big Ten Tournament opener tonight against Northwestern. five victories over teams in the top 50 of the RPI as of Tuesday.

But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big difference between making the NCAA tournament and doing something once you get there.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a good sign when your own coach describes you as â&#x20AC;&#x153;fragileâ&#x20AC;? following the regular-season finale, which Fran McCaffery did after the Illini stunned the Hawkeyes on a 3 just

before the final buzzer.

Defensive lapses have been a big issue for Iowa, which has allowed at least 75 points and been outrebounded in five of its last six games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not as in-sync as we were, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hopeful that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to go back to some of the basic things that we needed to fix,â&#x20AC;?

McCaffery said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not one thing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collective. And I think the

encouraging thing for us is this particular team has played excellent defense this year. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what our goal is, to go back and play that kind of defense again.â&#x20AC;?

For many teams, the one-and-done nature of March can erase a tremendous regular season in a single shot.

For Iowa, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance to erase 2 weeks of misery and re-ignite its resurgence.

The Hawkeyes remain one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deepest teams, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve shown in spurts that they can play with anyone.

But Iowa is undoubtedly playing worse than it did a month ago, and teams that enter the postseason in trouble typically donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fix themselves in March.

The trick for the Hawkeyes will be to rediscover the form that made them so dangerous to begin with. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite losing five of six, a month or two ago we were a top-10 team.

None of that talent is gone. No one is hurt,â&#x20AC;?

White said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason to lose the confidence that we built over the season.â&#x20AC;?

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LAKE FOREST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Chicago Bears are not done with their overhaul.

General manager Phil Emery said big issues still need to be addressed after a flurry of moves this week that included luring defensive end Lamarr Houston from the Oakland Raiders, and releasing eight-time Pro Bowler Julius Peppers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot of work to do on our roster,â&#x20AC;? Emery said Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want our fans to know the workâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to stop. We just consider these signings a step.â&#x20AC;?

The Bears agreed to a 5-year contract with Houston, a 2-year deal with former Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants safety Ryan Mundy, and 1-year contracts with linebackers Jordan Senn and D.J. Williams, while releasing Peppers on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, they brought in former Green Bay safety M.D. Jennings on a 1-year deal.

The Bears still have plenty to do, particularly on a defense that ranked among the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worst a year ago as Chicago missed the playoffs for the sixth time in 7 years.

The Bears could still use help on the defensive line and in the secondary. Defensive tackle Henry Melton and cornerback Charles Tillman remain unsigned.

Backup quarterback is a question, too, with Josh McCown agreeing to a 2-year contract with Tampa Bay and reuniting with former Bears coach Lovie Smith.

That leaves the Bears with the re-signed Jordan Palmer behind Jay Cutler, at least for now,

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The Bears introduced former Raider Lamarr Houston (99) and former Giant and Steeler Ryan Mundy on Wednesday, after signing the two free agents to help bolster the defense.

Making moves Bears in free agency so far s 3IGNED FORMER 2AIDER $% Lamarr Houston TO YEAR DEAL s 3IGNED FORMER 'IANT 3TEELER $" Ryan Mundy TO YEAR DEAL s 3IGNED FORMER 0ACKER $" M.D. Jennings TO YEAR DEAL s 3IGNED FORMER 0ANTHER ," Jordan Senn TO YEAR DEAL s 2E SIGNED ," D.J. Williams TO YEAR DEAL s 2ELEASED $% Julius Peppers although Emery said they will try out potential veteran backups and might add a QB in the draft.

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market, such as Jared Allen, or even bringing back Peppers at a low rate, although he did not sound optimistic about that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to look at a number of players. Obviously, Jared is one of those,â&#x20AC;? Emery said.

But he also said the Bears â&#x20AC;&#x153;will wait and seeâ&#x20AC;? what price the market sets for players such as Allen.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to let you get in the way of their system,â&#x20AC;? Jarrett added.

A defensive dogfight ensued, but Jarrett scored his first five points of the game in the second quarter to help his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cause. A 9-3 run to end the first half cut into the Pottersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lead, and Dixon (23-7) trailed just 17-14 at halftime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just tried to be a good leader out there,â&#x20AC;? Jarrett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shoot the ball well all night, but we needed a spark, and I tried to get the ball to the basket and get inside a little bit.â&#x20AC;?

Carr provided a spark right out of the locker room, knocking down a shot from behind the arc to knot the game up at 17.

The ensuing Potter possession came up empty, adding to the Dukesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; momentum when Roby notched one his gamehigh six blocked shots by rejecting Morton centerpiece Ian Saathoff.

But the Dukesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; upswing turned south in the blink of an eye, as the Potters

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Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kyle LeBlanc goes for a loose ball during the Dukesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3A Peoria Sectional semifinal Wednesday against Morton. rattled off another 12-2 run through the meat of the third quarter. Saathoff was the heart of the run, scoring eight of his game-high 19 points in the stretch. He finished off a double-double with 13 rebounds.

The Dukes salvaged a pair of baskets to stop the bleeding before the quarter ended, giving themselves a manageable

31-23 deficit while staring at the final 8 minutes of their season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After I hit the 3, I thought we came down and played good defense and could get on a run,â&#x20AC;?

Carr said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They came back down, and we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a stop, and that really cost us.â&#x20AC;?

Dixon clawed back, cutting the deficit to six points on two occasions,

but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get over the hump the rest of the way.

Even with solid defense, stagnant offense turned out to be the bigger difference for the Dukes. Dixon scored in double figures in only one quarter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 points in the fourth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and shot 38.7 percent (12-for31) from the floor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our game plan was what it always is,â&#x20AC;? Dixon coach Jason Mead said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Push the ball when we get it, run our stuff, and then play solid defense.

We did a good job on one of them. I thought we did a good job on defense for the most part; we forced them into tough looks.

They made some, and missed a lot of them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great experience, but again, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frustrating because you never know how many chances you are going to get to play in a game like this.

You wish that you come out and put your best foot forward, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we did tonight. A lot of that has to do with Morton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they did what they should do defensively. They pressured us; holding us to 33 points is hard, and they did it.â&#x20AC;?

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Take Peoria Central, for example, which dominated a good Sterling club 2 years ago on its way to a 3A title.

This year, however, the path seemed a little clearer. The Dukes drew Morton (17-14), which won the Peoria Manual Regional as a No. 4 seed.

The Potters are members of the powerful Mid-Illini Conference, which helps explain their ordinary record, but still, it seemed like a winnable game.

Only this time, the Dukes didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t perform.

Their 33 points marked a season-low, eclipsing a 56-37 loss to Ottawa 2 months ago. Dixon shot just 38.7 percent (12-for-31) from the field, and made just 7 of 13 free throws. Four of those misses came in the fourth quarter, thwarting any possible comeback. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a game we felt we should have won,â&#x20AC;?

Dixon junior guard Cal Jarrett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came into the game thinking we were going to win, just like any game, but we just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it done.â&#x20AC;?

A major thorn in the Dukesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; side was Ian Saathoff, a burly 6-foot6 senior who scored 19 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and was the focal point of the Pottersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offense. Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Isaiah Roby was the main defender on Saathoff, and did block six shots, but acknowledged he needs to put up a better fight inside.

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Mortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ian Saathoff dives for a loose ball between Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Isaiah Roby (left) and Cal Jarrett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really, really physical,â&#x20AC;? Roby said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and I guess I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prepared.

I need to put on some weight and get a little bit stronger so I can bang people down in the post.â&#x20AC;?

Roby carries just 185 pounds on his 6-foot-7 frame. He hopes to be up to 200 by the time next basketball season rolls around. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dream is to play college basketball,â&#x20AC;? Roby said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to get pushed around all the time at the level I want to play it, playing at the weight I am now.â&#x20AC;?

The maturity Roby is seeking is a microcosm for the Dukes in general. On Wednesday, they started

two sophomores (Roby and Kyle LeBlanc) and three juniors (Jarrett, Laron Carr and Matt Coffey).

They are the core of teams that went 1-27 2 years ago, and 3-25 last season. They likely werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ready for varsity ball, but were the best Dixon had, and they were going to give it their best.

They lost â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and worse, few in Dixon seemed to care. Jarrett remembers a stretch of games his freshman year in which there were 50, maybe 60 fans at Dixon games. About 20 of them were rooting for the Dukes, and only four of them were students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had four fan buses at tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game,â&#x20AC;? Jarrett

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was incredible to see how many people came to see us play.â&#x20AC;?

The needle is definitely pointing up for the Dukes, with all five starters returning. They were saying all the right things Wednesday night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to work even harder to get back here next year,â&#x20AC;? Jarrett said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and hopefully go even farther.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the game, Coach [Jason Mead] asked us again if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re satisfied,â&#x20AC;?

Roby said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;None of us said yes. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all disappointed, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really motivated for next year, for what could happen.â&#x20AC;?

Still, nothing is ever guaranteed. Mead rightly pointed out things can happen. Players can get injured, move away, or find other interests. There are upsets all the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think our year has been phenomenal, and we had a lot of fun, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think any of us are satisfied,â&#x20AC;?

Mead said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The next 8 months are critical. How hard are we going to work?

If we do what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to do, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a good season and compete for things we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t competed for in Dixon in a long time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all up to the kids.â&#x20AC;?

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Moving swiftly to address driver safety concerns, NASCAR on Tuesday banned cool-down laps and will start allowing teams to hook up cooling units to their engines on pit road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first major changes to the popular new knockout qualifying format unveiled this season.

The decisions were made during a conference call with crew chiefs. Several people who participated told The Associated Press that NASCAR initially said teams could use external fans on pit road to cool the engines. But after nearly unanimous objection, NASCAR relented on the use of cooling units.

NASCAR this season moved to the knockout format that has been widely praised as more entertaining. Drivers, however, were barred from cooling their engines on pit road because using the cooling units would mean opening the hood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and once hoods are open, NASCAR inspectors would have too difficult a time policing the pits to make sure adjustments were not being made.

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12-061769 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, DIXON, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE (THE TRUSTEE) FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-RAMP1 PLAINTIFF, -vsJAMES E. TOMS; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I, INC., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS, INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 47 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on February 4, 2014; John R Varga, Sheriff, 309 S. Galena St., Dixon, IL 61021, will on April 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Lee County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 1104 Jackson Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 Permanent Index No.: 07-08-05-384-018 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR GRUNDY COUNTY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF JENNIFER L. ALBRECHT AND JOSHUA R. ALBRECHT Upon the Petition of JENNIFER L. ALBRECHT,

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Petitioner, And Concerning JOSHUA R. ALBRECHT,

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ORIGIONAL NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as the respondent in this action. A copy of the petition (and any documents filed with it) is attached to this notice. The name and address of Plaintiffs' attorney is Amy Marquess, of Hinshaw, Danielson & Haney, 103 W. State St. Marshalltown, IA, 50158. The attorney's phone number is (641) 753-0305.

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March 6th, 13th and 20th 2014 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID NO. 2014-03-02 Route 5th Avenue County Whiteside Local Agency Sterling Section N/A Time and Place of Opening Bids Sealed proposals for the improvement described below will be received at the office of City of Sterling City Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 until 10 o'clock A.M., March 20, 2014. Proposals will be opened and read publicly at 10 o'clock A.M.. March 20, 2014, at the office or The City Clerk, 212 third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081.

Description of Work Name: 5 Avenue Reconstruction.

Length: 730.0 feet (0.14 miles).

Location: LeFevre Road to Miller Road.

Proposed Improvement: Reconstruction of 5th Avenue between LeFevre and Miller Roads. th

Bidders Instructions Plans and proposal forms will be available in the office of Willett, Hofmann & Associates, 809 East Second Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021. $25.00 non-refundable fee for plans and proposal.

If prequalification is required, the 2 low bidders must file within 24 hours after the letting an “Affidavit of Availability” (Form BC 57), in triplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award for Federal, State, County, Municipal and private work. One copy shall be filed with the Awarding Authority and 2 copies with the IDOT District Office.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

ALLY BANK PLAINTIFF VS RONALD HAYDEN A/K/A RONALD D HAYDEN; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOYCE HAYDEN AKA JOYCE L HAYDEN AKA JOYCE LUCILLE HAYDEN AKA LUCY HAYDEN; BARBARA OLIPHANT; WILSON HIGGINS; JULIE FOX, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, JOYCE HAYDEN AKA JOYCE L. HAYDEN AKA JOYCE LUCILLE HAYDEN *; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 62 802 SOUTH PEORIA AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOYCE HAYDEN AKA JOYCE L HAYDEN AKA JOYCE LUCILLE HAYDEN AKA LUCY HAYDEN; WILSON HIGGINS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE NORTHERLY SIXTY-FOUR (NLY. 64) FEET OF LOT NUMBER TWO (2) IN BLOCK NUMBER ONE HUNDRED FOUR (104) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 802 SOUTH PEORIA AVENUE, DIXON, IL 61021 and which said Mortgage was made by, JOYCE HAYDEN A/K/A JOYCE L HAYDEN A/K/A JOYCE LUCILLE HAYDEN A/K/A LUCY HAYDEN DECEASED; Mortgagor (s), toM.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA DITECH.COM Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of LEE County, Illinois, as Document No. 2006000337; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Denise McCaffrey Circuit Clerk 309 S. GALENA AVE STE 320 Dixon, Illinois 61021 on or before March 31, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1307695 Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 2014

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Bidders need not return the entire contract proposal when bids are submitted unless otherwise requited. Portions the proposal that must be returned include the following: a. BLR 12210-Contract Cover b. BLR 12220-Notice to Bidders c. BLR-12221-Contract Proposal d. BLR-12222-Contract Schedule of Prices e. BLR-12223-Signatures f.. BLR-12230-Proposal Bid bond (if applicable) g. BLR 12325-Apprenticeship or training Program Certification (do not use for federally funded projects) The quantities appearing in the bid schedule are approximate and are prepared for the comparison of bids. Payment to the Contractor will be made only for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or materials furnished according to the contract. The scheduled quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished may be increased, decreased or omitted as hereinafter provided.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure of neglect to conduct an in depth examination. The Awarding Authority will, in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

The bidder shall take no advantage of any error or omission in the proposal and advertised contract.

If a special envelope is supplied by the Awarding Authority, each proposal should be submitted in that envelope furnished by the Awarding Agency and the blank spaces on the envelope shall be filled in correctly to clearly indicate its contents. When an envelope other than the special one furnished by the Awarding Authority is used, it shall be marked to clearly indicate its contents. When sent by mail, the sealed proposal shall be addressed to the Awarding Authority at the address and in care of the official in whose office the bids are to be received.

All proposals shall be filed prior to the time and at the place specified in the Notice to Bidders. Proposals received after the time specified will be returned to the bidder unopened.

Permission will be given to a bidder to withdraw a proposal if the bidder makes the request in writing or in person before the time for opening proposals.

By Order of Sterling City Council, Awarding Authority Marie Rombouts, Municipal Clerk Note: All proposal documents, including Proposal Guaranty Checks or Proposal bid bonds, should be stapled together to prevent loss when bids are processed.

March 6, 13, 2014

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COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff, v.

VERONICA JARAMILLO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 14 CH 23 ST NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 17 in Block 3 of Hoover Home Subdivision as located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., in the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded August 16, 1937 in Plat Book 8, page 50.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 819 E. 16th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081 and which said Mortgage was made by: Veronica Jaramillo, Mortgagor, to Community State Bank of Rock Falls, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 201101837; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Township of Hopkins, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, for fiscal year beginning April 1, 2014, and ending March 31, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection, at 24719 Emerson Road Sterling, Illinois from and after 8 o'clock AM Tuesday March 11, 2014.

Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at after scheduled monthly meeting on April 14, 2014 at 24719 Emerson Road and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at the meeting to be held at 24719 Emerson Road Sterling, IL after scheduled monthly meeting, April 14, 2014.

Dated this 10th day of March 2014 Kathie Donahue, Clerk Town of Hopkins March 13th 2014 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for road purposes for the Town of Hopkins, in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, for fiscal year beginning April 1, 2014, and ending March 31, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection, at 24719 Emerson Rd Sterling, Illinois from and after 8 o'clock AM Tuesday March 11, 2014.

Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be immediately following Town Budget Hearing on April 14, 2014 at 24719 Emerson Road and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at the meeting to be held at 24719 Emerson Road Sterling, IL immediately following Town Budget Hearing, April 14, 2014.

Dated this 10th day of March, 2014 Clint Knox, Highway Road Commissioner Town of Hopkins March 13th 2014 12-061769 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, DIXON, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE (THE TRUSTEE) FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-RAMP1 PLAINTIFF, -vsJAMES E. TOMS; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I, INC., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS, INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 47 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on February 4, 2014; John R Varga, Sheriff, 309 S. Galena St., Dixon, IL 61021, will on April 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Lee County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: LOTS THIRTY-THREE (33) AND THIRTY-FOUR (34) IN E. C. PARSONS HILLCREST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT OF SAID ADDITION IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1104 Jackson Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 Permanent Index No.: 07-08-05-384-018 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN

Dated March 10, 2014 Cindy Book Jordan Town Clerk March 13, 2014

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Dated: February 21, 2014.

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February 27, 6, 13, 2014

Notice is hereby given to the legal voters and residents of the Town of Jordan in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 08, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. at the Jordan Township Community Building, 28950 Penrose Road, Sterling, IL, for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of said town; and, after a Moderator is elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting.

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Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com

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The judgment amount was $88,627.19.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County Courts Facility, Eastern Division 101 E. Third St. Sterling, IL 61081

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois

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Excellent opportunity for supplemental income. Please send resume to Tri-Star Company, P.O. Box 270, Dixon, IL 61021

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Be out up to 14 days, enjoy GUARANTEED home time! Weekly settlements. Cardinal Greatwide pays loaded/unloaded.

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Fleet Owners Welcome. Operate under your own authority or ours!

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We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

CHILD CARE Local flatbed company seeking regional driver.

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Paid vacations.

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Melton Seed & Service LLC. 815-632-7466

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Vintage WWII Dunhill Trench Service Lighter $35 815-288-3694

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Winchesters; Singer 1911-A1; Parker 28ga.; Ruger Hawkeye; Colts; Brownings; More! Bauer Auction Service

Maytag under the counter dishwaher, works great! $75 Call 815-499-2130 if interested.

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Entire household: quality furniture, linens, household items. Cash Only.

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Leather Sofa by Bernhardt, Great Condition.

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Zum Stage One pedal steel, 3 pedal, 4 lever, E 9th, Emmons set up. $800. Call 815622-8913

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 15 Gal. Aquarium with stand. $60 815-677-4492 AKC Registered Black Labrador puppies for sale.

Championship Bloodlines. $600 815-499-5081.

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Pet Supplies Plus Store in Sterling Tuesday, Mar. 18th ___3pm-7pm___ Tractor Supply Store in Dixon Tuesday, Mar. 25th ___3pm-7pm___ Cat & dog exams $10, Most vaccines $12 Heartworm test & Microchips $20.

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Male cat, young, neutered. Free to good INDOOR home only. 815499-9923.

MASTIFF English AKC. Large pups from huge parents Champ lines. $950 Call 309-944-3917

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Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

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All interested applicants must apply online at www.nestlepurinacareers.com no later than Monday 3/31/14 APPLY UNDER JOB NUMBER 14001469 NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.

The IT Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of information technology support within the facility including creating, managing, and maintaining network; troubleshooting and resolving network, hardware/software, and system issues; performing system updates; maintaining equipment and providing end user assistance as needed.

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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 1-18 diecast muscle cars, P/S, S/S, Sox & Martain, Landy, McCandless, Grotheer, Deswick, Grumpy Jenkins American Muscle, GMP, precision, Auto world & Greenlight. 309714-0787 Want to Buy: *silver & gold *silver coins *scrap gold *hunting guns 815-625-0966

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1995 Polaris special XLT 600. 1980 Artic Cat Jag 340 FS and Triton 2 place trailer. Like new! $2,450. Call 815-625-3214 70's gun rack 4gun cherry wood, stained walnut.

New in box. $60 773-230-9963 Airco welder 225 amp portable AC/ DC stick 50ft lead copper wound and Miller welder, 250 amp with 50 ft cord and 12ft lead. $850 each. Phone 815440-0649.

Avon Christmas plates, dates 1973 thru 1984. $100 for 10 plates. 815625-0355 Billy Joel Artwork Christmas concert prof. framed $25.

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Includes 2 patient slings, 2 lengths of track, and two new battery packs. $1,800. 815-6251666 ROLL-A-WAY bed w/mattress. Good condition $100 obo 815-732-1492 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text â&#x17E;&#x203A;Look for WEB ID â&#x17E;&#x203A;Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds â&#x17E;&#x203A;Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box â&#x17E;&#x203A;View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Selling Dad's WW2 Germany collection of pins & badges. Cash only. March 15 & 16 12-3 p.m. 231 E. Main St. Amboy, IL

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