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SERVING ROCK FALLS, STERLING AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1854

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Advanced barn-raising Equestrian building replacing bar at K’s Korners Wires must be moved to accommodate the 39-foot-tall structure. It’s wider than the railings on the bridge over the Elkhorn Creek, and so must be lifted high enough to clear them. The odd odyssey will take about 4 hours.

“This is not something you are going to see twice in your life,” said Marion Younger. The one-story bar has been in her husband Andy’s family since 1972. Andy bought it from his dad, Marv, in 2003. Marv still lives on site; that part of the building will remain.

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5535

STERLING – It’s an udderly enormous undertaking.

On May 7, a two-story dairy barn now situated on the former Wahl Equestrian Center/Double G Arena site will mosey a mile down U.S. Route 30, to replace most of the building that now houses K’s Korners, a popular bar in rural Whiteside County just west of town.

In June, the Greater Sterling Development Corp. bought the equestrian center at 24236 Lincoln Road, near an Interstate 88 interchange and the Wahl Distribution Center, for $479,600. It wants the site to be available for development.

In the fall, it sold all the buildings on the property at auction. The old dairy barn housed the center’s clothing and tack shop.

BARN-RAISING CONTINUED ON A4

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Marion Younger stands Saturday outside K’s Korners, where demolition has begun to ready the rural Whiteside County bar for its new building – the former Wahl Equestrian Center, which will be moved about a mile south on U.S. Route 30.

EGGS MORE THAN A SOURCE OF PROTEIN

New blood in Rock Falls

Jonathan Martin, 4, of Sterling, picks up eggs during the Rock Falls Easter egg hunt Saturday at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.

The 3- to-5-year-old egg hunt consisted of 1,150 eggs (like the one seen up close below), and the 6- to-8 division’s hunt featured 950 eggs. Kids had fun searching for eggs and redeeming the tickets they found inside of them for prizes.

Two groups with big shoes to fill are appointing new leaders.

Read more on A3&A5.

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Coloma rethinks giving to groups Trustee: Fulfilling requests ‘opening up a floodgate’

BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525

Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/ mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

RIGHT: Granny Easter Bunny stands with (from left) Grace Ross, 6, Abby Boss, 5, Nik Nardini, 7, and Lauren Nardini, 10, all from Rock Falls. Granny Easter Bunny has been announcing the start of the Rock Falls Easter egg hunt at Centennial Park for 30 years.

ROCK FALLS – Coloma Township is rethinking its longtime practice of handing out money to local groups that request help.

Under Illinois law, townships have a few mandated duties, including taking care of country roads, aiding the poor, assessing property values and running cemeteries.

But they can expand their role to other areas. Some townships, including Coloma and Sterling, give money to nonprofit organizations.

GIVING CONTINUED ON A4

About this series

MORE PHOTOS INSIDE

Today’s story is part of a yearlong occasional series about townships in Illinois.

In Dixon, the egg hunt at the Elks Lodge was parlayed into a carnival put on by Kreider Services. See photos from the hunt on A2, and photos from the carnival on A10.

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RIGHT: Nicole Boelens, 10, from Polo, opens up her Easter eggs after the 10- to-12-year-old hunt at the Dixon Elks Club.

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Balk ready to jump at opportunity Twins cities leaders applaud hire of new executive director, former Fulton city administrator

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ROCK FALLS – Former Fulton city administrator Randy Balk has been named executive director of the Rock Falls Community Development Corporation.

Balk, 60, takes over for the retired Sandy Henrekin, whose last day was March 14. Henrekin, a charter member of the organization, had served as executive director since 2007.

A native of Fulton, Balk was city administrator for 13 years before retiring last fall. He previously served as Fulton water and sewer superintendent for 7 years. He worked for Moline water equipment company Zimmer and Francescon for 13 years, and started a consulting business that assisted municipalities with Environmental Protection

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Balk said he enjoyed his time in Fulton, but he was ready for a new challenge. “When I was city administrator, the part of that job I liked most was economic development,� he said. “I knew Sandy and many of the same people she worked with – locally, regionally, legislators, and those involved with grant opportunities.�

Balk appreciates Henrekin’s availability as he gets settled in. “Sandy has been so helpful – she was the first

person I called when I started,� Balk said. “She has caller ID, and she’s still answering my calls,� he said with a laugh.

The RFCDC board of directors thinks Balk is “the right person at the right time,� board president Norm Deets said. “We were looking for experience, someone who knew how government works, and someone with economic development contacts,� Deets said. “We’ve been very lucky in that Sandy was also the right person at that time.�

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downs that are the nature of economic development also made maturity a priority for the board, Deets said. Leaders can put years of work into a project, only to see it derailed in the homestretch, Deets said, citing BioPro as an example. “There are so many peaks and valleys that it takes a lot out of you,�

Deets said. “This is a tough, high-burnout job.�

Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott said he believes Balk is well-equipped to lead at a crucial time for the city and region.

“He brings a vast knowledge of municipal government and economic development,� Wescott said. “As we move forward with the riverfront and downtown developments, and other economic opportunities in the city, we are confident with the leadership he will provide.�

Heather Sotelo, executive director at Greater Sterling Development Corporation, has known Balk for about 6 years, and worked closely with him on the Whiteside County housing program. She said she is excited about the hire. “He’s a great guy, and I think he’ll do a great job,�

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udits are important because they give organizations a third-party look at their finances to see whether the bookkeeping is being done correctly.

Coloma Township hasn’t done an audit done in two decades, even though state law requires townships to conduct one every 4 years.

Conventional audits have their limitations, often failing to catch criminal activity. As it happens, government agencies nearly always get clean audits.

For instance, Dixon got good audits for years, but as we all now know, Rita Crundwell was making off with millions of dollars.

A couple of years ago, a Whiteside County Board member angrily chastised this newspaper for not reporting that the county got a clean audit. But that’s not really news. All the audit shows is that the county is doing its job; should we expect anything less?

In 2012, auditors from Wipfli, which has an office in Sterling, spoke before the Morrison City Council and took questions from the audience.

I asked whether they could have caught a Crundwell-style situation with a routine audit.

They responded that it would have been difficult to catch such a problem with a regular audit, which isn’t designed to root out fraud.

For the past year, Wipfli has been auditing Coloma’s books, and it is struggling. An audit for such a small entity is relatively simple and should have been finished a long time ago. But township trustees say the finances are such a mess that the auditors don’t have what they need to conduct a proper audit.

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annual meeting, Coloma residents voted to have a forensic audit conducted, which is an in-depth examination that is designed to root out fraud.

It’s expensive, but revealing.

Giuliani ‘makes things up’ I have written two stories about the Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn’s handling of money it received from the Oregon Park District.

On our Facebook page, some folks expressed their displeasure with the coverage.

For Thursday’s story, Jim Coutts, the district’s former $120,000-a-year executive director, was among the most angered. “Giuliani fabricates his own story and takes great liberty with information provided by those he talks with,� Coutts wrote. “This guy by no means can or should be trusted with the truth or the facts, and I understand why no one wants to talk with this guy. He makes things up, and in doing so now, may have ruined a man’s 29 year honorable career for a personal witch hunt leading to nowhere. I hope Mike doesn’t have a heart attack over this garbage.

I’m familiar with the facts of this story, and this article is a joke, as is this newspaper.�

I was interested in what Coutts knew. I messaged him: “If you have a perspective on the story regarding the $5,000 checks from the park district to the sheriff’s depart-

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David Giuliani is a news editor for Sauk Valley Media. You can reach him at dgiuliani@ saukvalley.com or 800798-4085, ext. 525.

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Sterling City Manager Scott Shumard said he couldn’t be more pleased with the selection. He said he has always respected the way Balk worked his way up at city hall in Fulton, and how quickly he learned the ropes. “He is a positive person who gets involved in a lot of things and does things for the right reasons,�

Shumard said. “He was involved in downtown development, the windmill project, and did quite a bit of volunteer work.�

Balk started his new job on April 7.w He says he is excited about the prospects for growth throughout the area. “The opportunities with the riverfront on the Rock Falls and Sterling sides are remarkable,� Balk said. “We have to enhance opportunities for those who want to invest here.�

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OBITUARIES C. Everett Zimmerman STERLING – Charles Everett Zimmerman, 93, of Sterling, died Friday, April 11, 2014, at Coventry Living Center. He was employed by the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier.

Everett was born April 23, 1920, in Princeton, the son of Carl and Estella (Powers) Zimmerman.

He served in the United States Army in Normandy and in Germany during WWII. He married Mary Lois Rambo on Dec. 1, 1943, in Olympia, Wash. She preceded him in death on Feb. 14, 2005.

In 1976, Everett co-founded Grace Bible Baptist Church in Rock Falls, initially serving as pastor. Grace merged with Berean Baptist Church, where

he has served and remained a member.

Survivors include one daughter, Karen (Mike) Maguire of Pleasanton, Calif.; two sons, David (Donna) Zimmerman of Coleta and Kenneth (Candy) Zimmerman of Lake Stevens, Wash.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Berean Baptist Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Roger Carlson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton.

Visit www.schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Rita J. Rosengren ROCK FALLS – Rita J. Rosengren, 82, of Rock Falls, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Avonlea Cottage in Sterling.

She was born March 24, 1932, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the daughter of Bernard Joseph and Anna (Tokar) Whalen. She graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1949. In high school, she was active in sports an was a Junior Red Cross representative.

While serving 2 years in the Army, she met Elwin L. Rosengren while stationed in Fort Lawton in Seattle, Wash. They married Oct. 10, 1953, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Rita’s children and grandchildren were the center of her life. She enjoyed baking, especially homemade pies and breads. She loved to read and tend to her sedum and flower gardens.

She is survived by her

husband; children John (Judy) Rosengren of Sterling, Dave (Dinah) Rosengren of Deer Grove, Sandra (Jim) Cesarek of Rock Falls, Ann (Ki) Wagenecht of Prophetstown, Theresa (Joe) Behrens of Rock Falls, Gene (Sherry) Rosengren of Rock Falls, Tom Rosengren of Sterling, Paul Rosengren of Rock Falls, Mary (Jim) Kinney of Rock Falls, Regina (Ted) Nehkorn of Peoria, and Joan Rosengren of Sterling; 26 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her cousin, Dorothy “Dolly� Ellsworth of Poughkeepsie; and a special friend of the family, Greg Sippel of Sterling.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents.

Private services will be held. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sterling.

Funeral arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Visit www.thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Matthew R. McCulloch DIXON – Matthew R. McCulloch, 77, of Dixon, died Friday, April 11, 2014, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Oregon on March 6, 1937, the son of Robert and Della McCulloch, and married Sonja on Dec. 24, 1990.

Matthew was a butcher for more than 36 years at the Market Basket, then at IGA and also for Headon’s. He served in the Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959.

He is survived by his wife; children, Michael (Laurie) McCulloch of Rochelle, Sandra (John) Gevers of Kansas City, Mo., and Cheryl (Kevin) Barringer of Oregon; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; brotherin-law, Bill Gaston; stepdaughters, Sarah (Rich-

ard) Roesch, Corena Williams, and Amy (Mike) Williams; many stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Light House Cemetery on Daysville Road in Oregon, with military services provided by the Eastern-Lee Ogle Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Serenity Hospice and Home or the Rochelle Township High School.

Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle is handling arrangements. Visit www.UngerHorner.com to send condolences.

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Steven C. Grove ROCK FALLS – Steven C. Grove, 45, of Rock Falls, died Friday, April 11, 2014, at his home.

Steve was born May 17, 1968, in Sterling, the son of Gerald and Lois (Daniels) Grove. He was employed at Dollar General in Rock Falls and Peterson Cleaning in Sterling.

He met Irene (Wright) Carter in 1991, and they were married Oct. 10, 2010. Steve loved fishing, camping and he loved his dogs, Star, Tanner, and Laia. He was an awesome PaPa. Survivors include his wife of Rock Falls; two sons, Lucas Grove of Des Moines, Iowa, and Jacob Grove of Sterling; three daughters, Katie (Mike) Pashon of Mansfield, Mo., Jessica (Dave) Sheely of Rock Falls and Brittny (Dan) Pyron of Tampico; 11 grandchildren, Avori, Chloe, Dominick, Madisyn, Ryleigh, Adan, Carson, Evorli, Jagger, Jemma and a twinkle on the way; his

parents, Gerald and Lois (Daniels) Grove of Sterling; one sister, Debra Welker Litterell of Fulton, Mo.; one brother, Scott (Deann) Grove of Ster ling; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Samuel and Annabel Grove, and Charles and Fern Daniels; his in-laws, Robert and Angeline Wright, Sarah Wright and his best friend, “Rusty� dog.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave. in Rock Falls. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Morris officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Helen L. Allen ROCK FALLS – Helen L. Allen, 70, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at her home.

Helen was born Oct. 26, 1943, in Rock Falls to Howard and Madeline (Jaques) Wilkinson. She worked for 30 years at Antech, retiring in 2002. Helen was a devoted caregiver to her family for her entire life. She enjoyed cooking and puzzles.

Survivors include her mother, Madeline of Sterling; one son, William (Ris) Allen of Costa Mesa, Calif.; one sonin-law, Jim McFadden; one sister, Mildred Rice of Sterling; five grandchildren, Travis Langley, Taylor Miniel, and Chad, Christine and James McFadden; many

great-grandchildren; and special nieces and nephews, Wendy (Ron) Johnson, Theresa Delgado, Norma (Steve) Thompson and Vicki (Russ) Berogan.

She was pre ceded in death by her father; one daughter, Kelly McFadden; twin sons, Tim and Tom Allen in infancy; two brothers, Denver and Wayne Wilkinson; and one sister, Bonnie Garcia.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with a time of sharing at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

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The bar at K’s Korners is going down fast. Once the new building is in place, the Youngers plan to use the second floor, which will be dubbed The Loft, as a rental venue for weddings, parties, reunions and the like. A portion of the bar itself will remain open during construction, but for now, no food is being served.

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Andy, who knew the man who built the barn and the grandson who used to milk there, bought it for a grand.

It’s going to cost 100 times that to move it.

So, why tear down one building just to plant another in its place? “Because he bought the barn and then he had to figure out what to do with it,� Marion said with a laugh.

Turns out the equestrian center put about $100,000 into the barn not too long ago, and it’s got good steel siding and reinforced rafters. “It’s beautiful, and it’s well-constructed.

It’s a whole lot nicer building,� Marion said.

The Youngers plan to use the second floor,

which will be dubbed The Loft, as a rental venue for weddings, reunions, birthday parties, you name it.

The first floor will house the bar, which also serves food and features live entertainment.

Demolition on the old brown building began this weekend, but a portion of the bar will remain open all during construction, she said.

In light of the dust it’s kicking up, though, the kitchen is closed for now.

There’s no timeline for completion.

At 100-by-35-feet, though, the barn is only about 2-anda-half feet wider on either side than the bar, so they can use the old foundation, and because it’s in such good shape, the work shouldn’t take too long, she said.

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The township trustees took no action on the requests.

Walter “Butch� Neal, a trustee appointed a few months ago, said Coloma wanted to figure out its finances before giving money to others. A year ago, an auditing firm started examining Coloma’s books, but

has yet to complete the process because the finances are in such disarray, township officials say. “We have to wait and see what we have. There is no way to justify giving out money when we’re trying to figure out what we have,� Neal said.

He has reservations about the township donating to groups. “You’re opening up a floodgate,� he said. “If you give money to some, how do you say no to others? There has to be a limit.�

Trustee Peggy McFadden also questions donations to groups.

For instance, she said, the township contributes to a school district’s after-school program. “I don’t agree with that,� she said. “They’re already getting tax money for schools.�

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In this April 2, 2014, file photo, Illinois Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, argues legislation on the House floor at the Capitol in Springfield. Faced with an expected $3 billion budget hole from an expiring income tax increase, Illinois lawmakers are grappling with whether to raise taxes to avoid major cuts to schools and social services next year.

Tough tax votes are looming Extend income tax hike? Change to graduated rate? Option 3 fell through SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Faced with an expected $3 billion budget hole from an expiring income tax increase, Illinois lawmakers are grappling with whether to raise taxes to avoid major cuts to schools and social services next year.

With 6 weeks left in the spring session, Democrats must weigh the political risks of extending a tax hike in a year Republicans are making streamlined government spending a focal point in their campaigns for governor and legislative seats.

Lawmakers could make the 2011 temporary income tax increase permanent or change the state’s tax code from a “flat� tax, where everyone pays the same rate, to a progressive system, which taxes higher earners more.

House Speaker Michael Madigan last week abandoned a third proposal that he’d floated, to boost education funding by tacking a 3 percent surcharge on all earned income over $1 million. Madigan couldn’t get enough votes to push his plan through the House, despite a Democratic supermajority of 71 members.

Beyond the partisan divide, the Democratic caucuses in the House and Senate face internal battles. “Outsiders think that as a Democratic majority we’re monolithic,� said state Rep. Jack Franks of Marengo, who was one Democratic vote against the millionaires tax, and is opposed to the other two tax proposals as well.

All 118 state representatives and 19 of 59 state senators are seeking reelection.

During his budget address last month, Gov. Pat Quinn warned of “extreme and radical� cuts if the state’s current personal income tax rate of 5 percent drops to 3.75 percent as scheduled on Jan. 1.

For weeks, agency heads have appeared before appropriations committees and spelled out doomsday scenarios if the tax expires, including the forced layoffs of 13,000 teachers across the state, higher university tuition and the closure of 10 historic sites.

Madigan has said he wants to “resolve� the issue of extending the tax increase before the end of the spring session May 31, a plan Senate Democrats say they support, if the proposal first starts in the House. “The Senate as an institution is designed to be able to take more difficult political positions,� Sen. Don Harmon said, referring to the chamber’s lengthier terms. “Yet, with an issue as delicate as taxes there is a reluctance to take a vote unless there’s some certainty that we’ll cross the finish line.�

Republicans vow to fight an extension of the higher income tax.

David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, said it’s advantageous for the Legislature to act on the extension of the tax increase sooner rather than later. “It has to be done, it’s not going to get any easier the longer they wait,� Yepsen said.

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$52M awarded for bike, walking paths SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois communities are set receive more than $52 million in federal funds to invest in local alternative transportation projects – including bike paths, walking trails, streetscape upgrades and historic preservation.

Gov. Pat Quinn said Saturday the money will pay for 71 projects across the state and support 400 jobs. Some of the biggest projects are in Cook, DuPage, Madison and Sangamon counties.

The Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program provides federal money that is doled out competitively and encourages transportation-related projects,

and local matching funds are required. “These projects will support hundreds of jobs while preserving our heritage, beautifying communities and creating opportunities for pedestrians, bicyclists and others across Illinois,� Quinn said.

The current round of applications to the Illinois Department of Transportation included 232 applications requesting funding totaling nearly $261 million. “They promote outdoor activity and help make us more proud of what our home towns have to offer,� said Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider.

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MORRISON – Replace isn’t quite the right word.

When the Whiteside County Board meets Tuesday, Chairman Jim Duffy will fill the spot left vacant by the death of longtime board member Tony Arduini, who died March 4 at the age of 92.

Arduini served 49 years on the county board, 22 years as its chairman, so his replacement will have big shoes to fill. Like Arduini, he or she must be a Democrat.

The board also will vote for a new vice chairman, the position Arduini held at the time of his death.

Concealed carry Among the items up for discussion is a proposed concealed carry policy for county employees and others doing the county’s business.

It will get its first airing Tuesday, and be set for adoption at the May 20 meeting.

It follows the requirements of the Illinois Firearms Concealed Carry Act. In general, county employees and volunteers, except for law enforcement personnel required to carry weapons, cannot carry or possess guns on any and all county property, in county vehicles, or while conducting business for the county on private property or using private

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They can store a gun in a private vehicle on county property, as long as the vehicle isn’t being used to conduct county business.

The ban also applies to “weapons of any type.�

Employees who know of anyone violating the policy are required to report the violation to the supervisor or department head, who then is required to discipline the employee, and/or report him or her to law enforcement.

Medical marijuana An amendment to the county zoning ordinance to cover the possible cultivation and/or dispension of medical marijuana in Whiteside County is expected to be passed Tuesday.

In general, it follows the strictures imposed by the state’s Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act, which takes effect in June.

State law puts strict restrictions on cultivation centers, to ensure profes-

sional licensing, 24-hour surveillance and inventory control, and on the facilities that will dispense the drug.

Each cultivation center must comply with local zoning laws, and be located at least 2,500 feet from day care centers and schools.

There will be only 22 cultivation centers statewide – one for each State Police district. District 1 also encompasses Carroll, Lee and Ogle counties, so there’s no guarantee a cultivation center will be located in Whiteside County.

There will be no more than 60 licensed dispensaries in the entire state, and all must comply with rules set by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Among the requirements: Dispensaries must be at least 1,000 feet from schools, or adult or child day cares; they must be at least 500 feet from residential areas, parks and churches.

If adopted, the amendment will take effect immediately. The full text will be available on the county’s website.

Credit card use

The board also will hear a proposed written credit card policy, which, if adopted at the May 20 meeting, will be the county’s first. It will take effect immediately.

Drafted by county

Administrator Joel Horn, it calls for the board to OK each credit card request, and requires all purchases be for business purposes only: “No personal expenses of any kind are allowed to be charged,� the policy states.

Unauthorized use of a county credit card “may result in discipline up to and including discharge.�

In addition, all credit card bills must be submitted to the administrative office.

In a somewhat related matter, the board also is expected to pass an amendment setting the maximum meal and travel expense reimbursement at $41 in state, and $50 out of state, for those conducting county business.

If passed, it will take effect Tuesday.

Hiring freeze In June 2010, the board imposed a hiring freeze preventing departments from replacing workers who retired or quit, unless its Executive Committee determined the vacancy affected public safety or was essential to the county.

Because the county’s financial picture has improved, the board will consider loosening the freeze to allow departments to replace workers up to staffing levels called for in the current budget, without seeking Executive Committee approval.

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EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1964

From our archives: Nation honors legendary general Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Telegraph on April 6 and 11, 1964.

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Point with highest academic honors in 1903, he took part, as a captain, in the Vera Cruz expedition of 1914. In World War -AC!RTHUR S I, although a brigadier DEEDS LIVE ON general, he saw personal he old soldier action in the bloody St. is gone, slipped Mihiel and into the shadMeuseows of history. What Argonne the rigors of a score of offensives, campaigns, the enemy among othshells on a dozen battleers, and was fields, the dangers and wounded demands of three wars Gen. Douglas twice. failed to do, the remorseBy the MacArthur less hand of time has time the 1880-1964 accomplished. war clouds This “old The death of Gensoldier� finally were gatheral of the Army Douglas ering again died on April 5, 1964, which in the MacArthur is mourned unleashed not only by his country1930s, he laudatory men but by millions the had served eulogies and world over. as superineditorials, such as one The name MacArthur tendent of that appeared immediately brings to West Point in the mind the picture of the Telegraph on and comstern-faced hero of the April 6. mander of Pacific war with the the Army’s scrambled egg insignia Philippines Department on his camp and corncob and had reached the top pipe and tieless, open of the military ladder as collar, who in the darkchief of staff. est days of World War II Then came World War uttered both a promise II, and as if he had not and a battle cry with the lived and done enough words, “I shall return.� to fill the lives of any Yet MacArthur had number of men, MacAralready completed 38 thur’s contribution to years of distinguished history was far from service in the Army ended with the signing before his name became of the peace. MacArthur, a household word after as occupation comthe Japanese invasion of mander, virtually wrote the Philippines. the postwar Japanese Graduated from West constitution himself, to

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which the Japanese owe their present democracy and the spectacular release of their native energies from the bondage of totalitarianism.

Brilliant and wise administrator that he was, however, MacArthur was foremost a warrior, and a victory as startling as any in American military history was to be his with the landing at Inchon during the Korean War. But the world had changed, and complete victory in Korea was not for him or any man. His removal by President Truman, said to have been dictated by the realities of the nuclear age, served only to increase his stature in the eyes of many Americans. It also made him more human, less a god. ...

Now MacArthur the man is dead at 84. Yet, as he truly said, old soldiers never die. Not the great ones. – April 6, 1964

3EN 'OLDWATER SPEAKS FOR MILLIONS We do not think for one moment that the thousands of good, conservative, plain people of Illinois are concerned by the fiasco called an election in New Hampshire.

We feel certain that

someone with great know-how and money did set out to accomplish one thing – and that was to discredit and embarrass Senator Barry Goldwater.

The great monied interests of the Eastern Seaboard have named the last three Republican nominees for president.

It is about time that Americans be given an opportunity to have their choice of voting Sen. Barry for either a Goldwater liberal or a 1909-1998 conservaGoldwater, tive.

R-Arizona, When won his party’s presidential Richard nomination Nixon was in 1964. A debating Telegraph his oppoeditorial praised his nent, many “honest and Repuboutspoken� licans approach to accused the issues. him of not fighting hard enough – of not speaking out strong.

These same people are now saying Barry Goldwater is talking too strong.

We think Barry Goldwater is just saying what a vast number of Americans think. ...

We think that the honest and outspoken Barry Goldwater will gain in stature when all the truth is available to the people of America. – April 11, 1964

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Campground for river, canal visitors needed

We also just happen to have a national water trail, the Rock River, running through our towns.

We have a 107-year old historical landmark and DAVE DRUEN national recreational Sterling trail in the Hennepin Hello, friends.

Canal, with numerous Location, location, opportunities for recrelocation – we have that ational fun, great biking right here in the Tri-Cit- trails and water trails. ies, right?

So, where is the camp-

ground so that these people have a place to What do you think? stay? A primitive campLet us know. Write ground takes little your own letter to the investment and has big editor and send it to: returns. It’s a money letters@saukvalley. maker, and people will com come and stay and spend money here.

The Tri-Cities has so major destination.

Maybe this is one of much untapped possibilities. I do not under- reasons. Why are we not stand why we are not a taking advantage now?

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WASHINGTON – Women!

Relax! Former President Jimmy Carter is on your side!

That and 23 cents will get you the same dollar for your work as your male colleagues.

In his never-subtle way, Carter said he is disappointed with what President Obama has done to equalize pay in the workforce, where women still lag, earning 77 cents for every dollar men earn, according to the Census Bureau.

Carter noted that women make up 57 percent of university graduates but still get 23 percent less pay than men. And, he said, only 21 of the leaders of the top 500 companies are women, earning 42 percent less pay than the men. Carter said pay inequity is abuse akin to racial discrimination.

Carter’s broadside came after Obama signed a mostly symbolic executive order prohibiting federal contractors from retaliating against employees for telling co-workers how much they’re paid.

Speaking in the White House East Room, filled with cheering women, Obama said, “I don’t know why you [Republicans] would resist the idea that women should be paid the same as men, and then deny that that’s not always happening out there.�

Obama likes to note the first bill he signed as president was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, extending the time period for employees to file for wages lost as a result of discrimination.

This has all come to the fore because Democrats are eager to get more women to the polls in November to try to hold on to control of the Senate; the House is certain to stay dominated by Republicans. Democrats are focusing on pay equity because Republicans generally oppose any new mandates on employers.

All this attention! And we thought concern about women’s wages and equality in the workforce was as passÊ as Windows XP. SO, LET’S CONSIDER the arguments. Democrats insist it’s unfair to pay women less. They cite many cases of women training men and getting less pay than their trainees. The Paycheck Fairness Act would prevent retaliation for sharing paycheck information and would require employers to prove pay disparity is not based on gender.

Republicans say if employers had to pay women as much as men, they would hire fewer

“Inherent in the right of free speech and of free press is the right to know. It is our solemn responsibility as inheritors of the cause to do all in our power to strengthen those rights – to give them meaning.�

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women. Some Republicans say that the work men do is more dangerous but don’t want to require employers to do extra work by making salaries of men and women in the same jobs available for comparison.

Republicans don’t even believe Census Bureau f i g u r e s showing a disparity of 23 cents.

They claim w o m e n working full time earn Former 81 cents of President Jimmy Carter every dollar He says much male counmore must terparts do, be done to based on equalize Department pay in the workforce. of Labor statistics.

The Republican National Committee accuses Democrats of, good grief, playing politics. The RNC said: “The truth is the ‘Paycheck Fairness Act’ is a desperate political ploy.

And Democrats are cynically betting that Americans aren’t smart enough to know better.�

IT WILL COME AS NO surprise that, despite evidence that unfair wages aren’t just a woman’s issue but hold back families and the economy, Senate Republicans promptly filibustered the Paycheck Fairness Act to death.

It’s kind of the modern version of “The Pajama Game,â€? in which 7½ cents more an hour doesn’t seem like a helluva lot, except Congress decrees that it certainly is. It’s kind of Sally Fields as Norma Rae silently holding a union sign except a bunch of congressmen come along, knock her down, and rip up her sign.

Women elected Obama in 2008 and re-elected him in 2012, but motivating people to vote in mid-term elections is difficult. In November, one-third of Senate seats and all 435 House seats are up for grabs. In 2010, women voted 49 percent for Republicans and 48 percent for Democrats.

It’s easy to see why Democrats are desperate.

But even with Carter’s passion and Obama’s executive orders, there seems to be no groundswell of support for pay equity – or the election of more Democrats – on the horizon.

Note to readers: Ann McFeatters is an op-ed columnist for McClatchy-Tribune. Readers may send her email at amcfeatters@ nationalpress.com.

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Communication online lacks personal touch Dear Abby: I recently exchanged pleasantries via email and text messaging with a lady I met on a website. One day later, I received a message from her stating she’d prefer our method of communication be kept to email and texting, because she wasn’t much of a phone talker.

Over the past few months, I have been out a number of times with other women who also expressed their preference to keep communication limited to email and texting. Is this becoming common?

I may be old-fashioned,

only a full page of text can recently returned to the provide. Am I wrong? family business to become dearABBY – Wants To Talk in Reno the general manager.

Abigail Van He is in control of hiring Buren’s Dear Wants To Talk: I new employees, and he (Jeanne don’t think you are wrong, recently told me they need Phillips) column and I happen to agree to hire more people. I have appears with you. I, too, usually mentioned several times during the learn more from a spoken my interest in working week through conversation than from an there as an administrative Universal Press email or text, because I can assistant. However, my Syndicate. distinguish whether the husband either changes person is joking or being the subject or gets angry serious. But you and I are when I ask about it. because I feel interbecoming the minority.

It hurts my feelings that I personal relationships Today, many younger peo- am the person raising his – especially initially – ple feel more comfortable children, but am not good should include the elecommunicating online – at enough to work in the famment of voice inflection. least initially. ily business! I also know I think it’s more effective it’s not because of lack of than a guessing game that Dear Abby: My husband experience. This makes me

question the strength and value of our marriage. – Hurt Feelings in Oregon Dear Hurt Feelings: While I can see that you might be disappointed, what I regard as your problem may be the lack of honest communication between you and your husband. He may have reasons for preferring you not work in the family business that have nothing to do with the strength or value of your marriage. It might be that he is new in his position as general manager, that

working in ANY family business can be stressful, that he’d prefer separation between his working life and his family life, or that other family members might object.

Let the subject rest for a while, and when you do raise it again, try to do it in a non-confrontational manner. If you do, he may be more open and less defensive with you about what his reasons are. And if you would prefer to work outside the home in addition to raising the children, consider submitting your resumes to other companies.

Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Popcorn and quilting, 8:30 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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

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

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

Sharing Life’s Memories, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St, Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

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

500 card game, noon, Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St.,

815-946-3818.

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

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

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 6815-622-9230.

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000.

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

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8838.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, April 14 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Free manicures, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Mexican Train Dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Quilting, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3251.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

Tuesday, April 15 Open pool, open cards, open

Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Bingo and doughnuts, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

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

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

Books Are Fun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging,

100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wii and Yoga, 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-625-0354.

Wednesday, April 16 Books Are Fun, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St.,

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Tuesday, April 15 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, and late clinics for family case management, WIC, and immunizations, Suite 100, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:457:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815-499-4866.

Sisters in Christ, 9 a.m., Congregational Church, 1602 13th Ave., Rock Falls.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9 a.m.-noon, Kroger, 2301 Locust St., Sterling, 815-626-3467.

Weight Watchers, 9:30 a.m., 6 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

La Leche League, 10 a.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., No. 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Commodities, 10 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Veterans employment representative, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Facing the Challenge Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815288-4673.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open, women’s; 7:30 p.m., open, 90-92 Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sterling Rotary Club, noon-1 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

Dixon Noon Lions, noon, private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon. The public is welcome.

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Lunch and Learn, noon, Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815288-4673.

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

Basic Computing for Beginners 1 of 2, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Bi-County Special Education Cooperative preschool screenings, 1-7 p.m., Riverdale Preschool Center, 3505 Prophet Road, Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-5380.

Caregivers Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Franklin Street Room, Polo Area Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., Polo.

Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees, 2 p.m., 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.

Bureau Valley Area Hospice Grief and Loss Support Group, 2:30 p.m., Perry Memorial Hospital chapel, 530 Park Ave. E., No. 201, Princeton, 815-876-4482.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 88, 2:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, state Route 38, Dixon.

Kids Coping with Cancer, 3:30 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Dixon TOPS IL617 meeting, 5 p.m., Eells meeting room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-8321.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5:307:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mothers’ Breast-feeding Group, 6 p.m., lower level conference room, Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave., E., Princeton, 815-876-2282.

Parents and Grandparents Grief Support Group, 6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815-990-7066 or 815-625-2634.

Sauk Valley Multiple Sclerosis

Support Group, 6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-251-1441.

Group Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder, 6-7:30 p.m., Sinnissippi Center, 326 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-590-0822.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-622-2820.

School Of Love In Deliverance Substance Abuse Group, 6:30 p.m., closed, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa, Dixon, 815-284-1340.

Stroke Support Group, 6:30 p.m., White Oak classroom, Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave. E., No. 201, Princeton, 815-876-4449.

Big Bureau Creek Watershed, 7 p.m., U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Center meeting room, 312 E. Backbone Road, Princeton, 815-875-8732, ext. 3.

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., Fulton, 563243-7621 before noon.

Buddy Bags meeting, 7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-541-2122.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 606 Brown Ave., Ashton.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step, 304 Seventh Ave. W., Lyndon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners, 7 p.m., 8 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 410 Second Ave., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 7 p.m., open, As Bill Sees It, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron.

Al-Anon/Alateen, 8 p.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

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

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clinic and family planning services, all by appointment only, and WIC nutritional, education, and coupon pickups, Suite 100, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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

The Breakfast Club, 8:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon. Serenity Hospice & Home: 815-732-2499.

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

Rules of the Road class, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., 815-288-6563.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Whiteside County Senior Center outreach caseworker, 9-10 a.m., Erie Pubic Library, 802 Eighth Ave., Erie, 815-622-9230.

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013 or 800-782-1584.

Rock River Center representative, 9:30-11 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

American Red Cross blood drive, 9;30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., KSB Hospital conference room, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Appointments: 800448-3543.

Sharing Life’s Memories Program, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-4213.

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Amboy Community Center, 280 W. Wasson Road, 815-284-3371.

Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mercy Nursing Services free

blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.

-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

BorgWarner retiree lunch, 11:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

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

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

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

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

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

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Countryside Manor, 625 Countryside Lane, Dixon.

Basic Computing for Beginners 2 of 2, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Ohio High School, 103 Memorial St. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Bi-County Special Education Cooperative preschool screenings, 1-7 p.m., Riverdale Preschool Center, 3505 Prophet Road, Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-5380.

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

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., McReynolds Towers, 1000 Washington Ave., 815-284-3371.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Tornado awareness program, 1:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382 or 800-733-2767.

Free blood pressure clinic, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Odell Library Community Room, 307 S. Madison, Morrison.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

Buddy Bags packing, 5-6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815541-2122.

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815625-0333.

Walnut Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815-379-2159.

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

Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sterling Public Library conference room, 102 W. Third St. Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

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

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

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

Dixon Area Detachment Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin.

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Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

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Thoughtful defense wins one this time

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Percival, one of King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table, supposedly said, “One hour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict – girding up its armor to meet the most insidious foe.”

Many play far too quickly at the bridge table. True, taking one hour would be considered excessive. But a minute or so is perfectly acceptable. And if someone complains to you, reply, “You have just ruined my train of thought. I will have to start all over again.”

In this deal, West leads the club ace against four spades.

How should he plan the defense?

North’s auction showed four spades and game-going values. So South, who also had four spades, corrected

from three no-trump to four spades.

Many would cash the club king at trick two, then look around for the next step. But that would be too late. West

needs to realize that his partner has only one heart. (South showed four, dummy has three and West holds five.)

West must also hope that his partner has a speedy trump entry.

At trick two, West shifts to a heart. Declarer wins on the board and plays a trump, but East wins with his ace and returns a club. West takes the trick with his carefully conserved entry, the king, and gives his partner the lethal heart ruff.

Finally, note that if North had raised one no-trump to three no-trump, West probably would have led the heart nine, top of nothing. Then, when East got in with his spade ace, he would have had to find a club shift to defeat the contract.

Pause to think – you will defend and play better. © 2014 UFS

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hristina Long, 18, of Dixon, is Newman Central Catholic High School’s February Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Bill and Annette Long, and has two sisters, Emily, 15, and Amber, 13.

Favorite class: The psychology class that I took last semester.

We watched a lot of interesting videos about different psychological disorders.

Top teacher: Kathy Shirley, my junior high language and literature teacher. She wasn’t too strict but wasn’t too laid back.

She had a fun way of helping us memorize vocab words and rules of grammar, and almost everything she taught us I still use now.

Extracurriculars: Tennis, Key Club, National Honor Society, and the school musical.

After graduation: I am going to go to Sauk Valley Community College for at least a year, and then I will transfer to a university to major in dietetics to become a registered dietitian.

Paycheck: I work at Cobblestone 51. I scoop ice cream, and

make shakes, malts, and sundaes. I do like it. It is a fun job.

I enjoy seeing the customers’ smiling faces when I hand them their ice cream.

Best friend: My sister, Emily.

We are close in age, so we get along well and do everything together. She always makes me laugh with her sarcastic remarks and sometimes funny puns.

Favorite musical group: One Direction Favorite actor: Sandra Bullock Favorite movie: “Safe Haven” Hobbies: Scrapbooking, dancing, playing the piano Favorite outdoor activity: Tennis Favorite food: Anything chocolate Biggest fear: Anything involving blood Least favorite class: Calculus What makes your blood boil?

When people don’t put on their turning signals What kind of music makes your skin crawl? Country Hangouts: My house or any of my friends’ houses. We like to have movie nights.

High school survival guide: Do your homework and try your best. Stay away from drama, and hang out with the right people.

Useless knowledge: Proofs I’m in the dictionary next to: Quiet, because most of the time I am quiet, but once you get to know me better, I can be pretty talkative.

Secret twin: Someone once told me I look like Miranda Cosgrove.

Personal trivia: I have taken dance lessons for 10 years.

Dream job: A back-up dancer for any of my favorite singers.

Trading places: Any celebrity, to see what it would be like to be famous.

Trading spaces: Hawaii, because it always looks so pretty with the beaches and volcanoes.

Read this: “The Red Velvet Cupcake Murder” by Joanne Fluke. It is a mystery about a woman who owns a bakery and gets involved in all these murders that she tries to solve.

Shout out to: My mom and dad, my sisters, Emily and Amber, and my Aunt Laurie.

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Christina Long, 18, of Dixon, is Newman Central Catholic High School’s February Student of the Month. She plans to become a dietician, but for now makes people happy serving ice cream at Cobblestone 51.

January Student of the Month Warren Melton W arren Melton, 17, of Rock Falls, is Newman High School’s January Student of the Month. He is the son of Diane and Tod Melton, and has a sister, Audrey, 14.

Favorite class: Psychology. It makes me think.

Top teacher: Paul Magnafici, speech and English. Mr. Magnafici dedicates a lot of his time to Newman and to his students. It is evident that he strives to know and respect all of his students on a personal level, and he challenges his students academically in unique ways.

Extracurriculars: Newman swim team, Sterling Stingrays Swim Club, National Honor Society, Kairos Retreat leader and Sacristan minister at St. Andrew Church.

After graduation: I plan to attend the University of St. Thomas in St.Paul, Minn., this fall. I will double-major in psychology and theology, in addition to competing for their swim team.

Paycheck: In the summers, I have done main-

tenance work at St. Andrew Grade School getting the building ready for the school year.

Best friend: Aaron Helander. Aaron is a dedicated person in every aspect of his life. He cares about the things he does and the people surrounding him. No matter what, Aaron is always there for the people in his life, and I hold him in high regard for being such a good friend to others.

Favorite musical group: Imagine Dragons Favorite actor: Adam Sandler. “Happy Gilmore” has got to be the greatest movie of all time.

Hobbies: Swimming, working out, traveling, and contemplating deep philosophical matters with Lane Martells after swim practices.

Favorite outdoor activities: Disc golf and ultimate Frisbee Favorite food: M y mom’s homemade mostaccioli Biggest fear: Drowning Least favorite class: Any type of math What makes your blood boil? When people have potential, but do not

work hard.

What kind of music makes your skin crawl?

Sorry, but country is sometimes a little too much to handle.

Hangout: The Bird Store, a.k.a. Showplace Antiques & Treasures in downtown Sterling. My friends and I like to walk around their giant building and check out all of the cool things that they have inside. There is always something out-ofthe-ordinary. Plus, they have free cookies.

High school survival guide: Work hard and stay involved.

Useless knowledge: I wasted way too many hours of my life reading Moby Dick.

I’m in the dictionary next to: Particular. I like things to be done a certain way.

Personal trivia: I was a Blackhawks fan before they were good.

Dream job: Sports psychologist Trading places: I t would be pretty gratifying to trade places with my swim coach. It would be pretty cool having him do a workout that I wrote.

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Warren Melton, 17, of Rock Falls, is Newman High School’s January Student of the Month. He will attend the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., to double-major in psychology and theology and to compete on its swim team.

Trading spaces: AustraRead this: Nothing Finn”. I can read it over lia sounds pretty fun after beats a classic like Mark and over again, and it is such a long, cold winter.

Twain’s “Huckleberry still good every time.

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Chances of audit lowest in years IRS doing more with less means fewest agents auditing since ‘80s WASHINGTON (AP) – As millions of Americans race to meet Tuesday’s tax deadline, their chances of getting audited are lower than they have been in years.

Budget cuts and new responsibilities are straining the Internal Revenue Service’s ability to police tax returns.

This year, the IRS will have fewer agents auditing returns than at any time since at least the 1980s.

Taxpayer services are suffering, too, with millions of phone calls to the IRS going unanswered. “We keep going after the people who look like the worst of the bad guys,� IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said in an interview. “But there are going to be some people that we should catch, either in terms of collecting the revenue from them or prosecuting them, that we’re not going to catch.�

Better technology is helping to offset some budget cuts.

If you report making $40,000 in wages, and your employer tells the IRS you made $50,000, the agency’s computers probably will catch that. The same is true for investment income and many common deductions that are reported to the IRS by financial institutions.

But if you operate a business that deals in cash, with income or expenses John that are Koskinen not independently reported to the IRS, your chances of getting caught are lower than they have been in years.

Last year, the IRS audited less than 1 percent of all returns from individuals, the lowest rate since 2005. This year, Koskinen said, “The numbers will go down.�

Koskinen was confirmed as IRS commissioner in December. He took over an agency under siege on several fronts.

Last year, the IRS acknowledged agents improperly singled out conservative groups for extra scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status from 2010 to 2012.

The revelation has led to five ongoing investigations, including three by congressional committees, and outraged lawmakers who control the agency’s budget.

The IRS also is implementing large parts of President Barack Obama’s health law, including enforcing the mandate that most people get health insurance.

Republicans in Congress abhor the law, putting

another bull’s-eye on the agency’s back.

The animosity is reflected in the IRS budget, which has declined from $12.1 billion in 2010 to $11.3 billion in the current budget year.

Obama has proposed a 10 percent increase for next year; Republicans are balking.

Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., chairman of the House subcommittee that oversees the IRS budget, called the request “both meaningless and pointless� because it exceeds spending caps already set by Congress.

Koskinen said he suspects some people think that if they cut funds to the IRS, the agency won’t be able to implement the health law. They’re wrong, he said.

The IRS is legally obligated to enforce the health law, Koskinen said. That means budget savings will have to be found elsewhere.

Koskinen said he can cut spending in three areas: enforcement, taxpayer services and technology.

Last year, only 61 percent of taxpayers calling the IRS for help got it.

This year, Koskinen said he expects the numbers to be similar. To help free up operators, callers with complicated tax questions are directed to the agency’s website. “The problem with complicated questions is they take longer,� Koskinen said.

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Marlee Hopper, 3, from Dixon, feeds a rabbit a piece of grass Saturday at a petting zoo that was part of the Kreider Spring Carnival which followed the Dixon Elks Club Easter egg hunt.

Cierra Freeman, 27, of Dixon, sits with (from left) her son, Zaiden, 2, niece, Eliyana, 2, and son, Maurice, 8. The four had their caricatures drawn Saturday by artist Kevin Berg during the Kreider Sping Carnival, which followed the Easter egg hunt at the Dixon Elks Club.

AFGHANISTAN ELECTION

Abdullah, Ghani lead in partial tally Both promise a fresh start with the West KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – Two clear frontrunners emerged in Afghanistan’s presidential election as partial results released Sunday showed a tight race that increasingly appears destined for a runoff vote.

Both candidates promise a fresh start with the West, vowing to sign a security pact with the United States that has been rejected by President Hamid Karzai, but their fierce rivalry has raised the possibility of divisive campaigning in what so far has been a relatively peaceful vote.

With 10 percent of the ballots counted, Abdullah Abdullah, who was Karzai’s main rival in his fraud-marred re-election in 2009, had 41.9 percent of the vote. Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, a former finance minister and World Bank official, followed with 37.6 percent.

Zalmai Rassoul, another

former foreign minister widely considered as Karzai’s pick, was a distant third with 9.8 percent.

Karzai himself was constitutionally barred from seeking a third term.

Officials cautioned the vote count could change as full preliminary results won’t be due until April 24, but the early numbers suggest none of the eight candidates likely will get the outright majority needed to avoid a runoff.

Shortly after officials announced the results, Abdullah told The Associated Press he has held talks with Rassoul but it

was premature to discuss a possible alliance. The 53-year-old said he will seek a unity government if elected, but he only saw one role for Ghani.

Ghani, however, remained confident that he would be in first place at the final tally. He dismissed talk of a political deal to avoid a runoff, saying he would run in a second round if needed. “We are in a 100-minute game and we’ve only done 10 minutes,� he said. He noted that he and Abdullah are only a little over 21,000 votes apart and millions of votes remain to be counted.

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That’s how many years the Fighting Irish have played on a natural grass field at Notre Dame Stadium. The school will install artificial field turf next month, and be ready for the 2014 season.

Senior Reilly O’Toole may have gotten a leg up in the Illini’s three-way QB battle with an impressive spring game Saturday. He was 12-for-17 passing for 126 yards and 2 TDs.

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Dukes get it done in the end Dixon edges Erie-P’town for Gebhardt-Worley team title

BY ANDY COLBERT Shaw News Media

OREGON – What the Gebhardt-Worley Invitational lacked in outstanding performances, it made up for in a heated competition between Dixon and Erie-Prophetstown for the team title.

The Dukes put the meet away with a first-place finish in the 1,600-meter relay.

That race typified the competition between the two teams, as E-P anchor Grant Ames ran a 51.6-second split to nearly catch Laron Carr of Dixon, after taking the baton 30 meters behind.

Dixon’s time was 3:38.93 and E-P’s 3:39.23, allowing the Dukes to pull out a 151-140 win over the Panthers.

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Dixon’s JD Gieson runs the 110 hurdles Saturday at the GebhardtWorley Invitational in Oregon.

Gieson and the Dukes won the team title.

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Bubba Watson waves after being presented with his green jacket after winning the Masters on Sunday in Augusta, Ga. He won by three shots over Jordan Spieth and Jonas Blixt.

BUBBALICIOUS Watson wins second green jacket in 3 years

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP golf writer

AUGUSTA, Ga. Bubba Watson’s second Masters title was nothing like the green jacket he won 2 years ago.

The only daring shot Watson hit was one he really didn’t need. The wild swing in momentum came on the front nine, not the back nine of Augusta National. And the sweetest difference of all Sunday was seeing his 2-year-old son walk toward him on the edge of the 18th green after his three-shot victory over Jordan

He turned a two-shot deficit into a two-shot lead on the final two holes Bubba Watson joined Horof the front nine, then kept Spieth, ton Smith, Byron Nelson, Ben 20, and everyone else at safe disHogan, Tom Watson, Seve tance the rest of the way. Watson Ballesteros, Ben Crenshaw, closed with a 3-under 69 to beat a Bernhard Langer and Jose Maria pair of Masters rookies in Spieth Olazabal as two-time Masters and Jonas Blixt of Sweden. winners.

Two years ago, when he hit that wild hook out of the trees on the Spieth.

10th hole to win in a playoff, his Watson turned in another master- wife and newly adopted son were piece and joined an elusive group watching at home in Florida. as the 17th player to win the Masters more than once.

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E-P can’t make up missing points Pretzels hold off balanced Panthers at Gebhardt-Worley

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SOFTBALL | NEWMAN DEF. DIXON 12-9 & 12-2

Hot bats lead to Comet sweep Newman outslugs Duchesses to win home doubleheader

BY PATRICK PETROSKY ppetrosky@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5553

STERLING – Hot hitting propelled the Newman Comets to a Saturday doubleheader sweep of the Dixon Duchesses.

The Comets won the first game 12-9, then a depleted Duchesses squad fell victim to an even hotter Newman attack in a 12-2, five-inning nightcap.

The scoring came in bunches in the opener, as the team combined for four three-run innings. Three of those four belonged the Comets (3-4), in consecutive innings from the secMichael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com ond through the fourth.

Newman’s Julie Hurd (23) beats the throw to Dixon Dixon’s also came in the first baseman Bre Grobe during Saturday’s double- fourth, and the Duchesses header in Sterling. The Comets swept the Duchesses, tacked on two-run frames winning 12-9 and 12-2. in the sixth and seventh.

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Star of the day: Mary Alice Oswalt, Newman, 3 3Bs, 3 runs, 2 RBIs in nightcap Up next: Riverdale at Newman, 4:30 p.m.

Monday; Ottawa at Dixon, 4:30 p.m. Thursday “I thought overall, up and down the lineup, that was the best that we have hit the ball consistently all year,” said Newman coach J.D. Waldschmidt. “There wasn’t one particular girl that stood out; I thought everybody hit the ball. “ Going into the seventh, the Duchesses trailed 12-7. With runners on first and second, a potential comeback was brewing.

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OREGON – Freeport defeated Erie-Prophetstown 178-145 to take first place in the 38th Annual Gebhardt-Worley Invitational.

That result could have been a lot closer, with perhaps E-P having a chance to win if Rachel (family function) and Courtney (ankle injury) Cobert and Breanna Jensen were available.

“Those are a lot of points missing,” said E-P assistant coach Liz Green, filling in for Don Robinson, who was at a funeral. “I don’t know if we would have won, but it would have interesting to see how close it would have been.”

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Oregon’s Cydney Long competes in the 100 hurdles Saturday at the Gebhardt-Worley Invitational in Oregon. Long won both hurdles races, and ran on the winning 400 and 800 relays.

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The Dixon girls soccer team won four games on Saturday to earn top honors in the Princeton Tournament.

The Duchesses opened with a 4-0 decision against Ottawa. Lauren Chacon had three goals, Katie Provo had two assists and a goal, and Kirsten DeArvil added an assist.

In a 2-0 win against Sterling, Chacon and Provo each had goals, and Caitlin Rozek added an assist.

The Duchesses then demolished LaSalle-Peru 8-0. Chacon and Olivia Sztochmal led the way with two goals apiece, and DeArvil added three assists.

In the final, Dixon topped Princeton 4-3 on penalty kicks. Carly Hartle didn’t allow a regulation goal in four games on Saturday, and stopped two penalty kicks.

Girls track Dixon 7th at Kaneland: Led by senior standout Lexy Duncan, Dixon placed seventh among 10 team at the Holmes Invitational at Kaneland High School.

The Duchesses finished with 51 points. Hononegah won with 144.25.

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The 3,200 team of Kaitlyn Binkley, Katie Lawton, Carlie Sherman and Ally Stanchfield placed fourth in 10:31.14.

Fifth-place finishers included Binkley in the 800 (2:36.51), and Maggie Bushman in the triple jump (32-1 1/2).

Storm win at Mendota: Paced by junior standout Lindsey Hoffert, Bureau Valley took top honors in the Don Gooden Invitational in Mendota.

The Storm amassed 94 points, 10 more than runner-up Byron.

Amboy was third with 75.

Hoffert won the long jump (16-2 1/2), was second in the high jump (5-2) and third in the 400 (1:03.99).

Sydney Lebahn won the discus (114-11), while Bureau Valley also won the 800 (1:53.2) and 1,600 (4:30.87) relays.

The 800 team consisted of Tiana Kennedy, Katelin John-

son, Marissa Mungia and Hailey DeVoss, while the 1,600 foursome was Helena Osk Arnadottir, Johnson, Heather Williams and Kennedy.

Amboy won the 400 relay (53.99). Competing were Danielle Corcoran, Shiela Browning, Erika Zimmerlein and Katelynn Pankhurst.

The Clippers’ top individuals were Pankhurst, second in the 100 (14.16), and Kaitlin Boers, second in the long jump (14-11).

Placing third for Amboy were Zimmerlein in the 200 (28.57), Megan Grady in the 800 (2:37.24) and Jennifer Popovich in the 3,200 (13:39.09).

Softball

Downers Grove South 10, Sterling 4: Emily McDonald went

2-for-4 with a home run for the Golden Warriors in a road loss to the Mustangs.

Gabby Sandoval and Lauren Fritz also had RBIs for Sterling.

Lexi Staples took the loss, allowing 10 runs (eight earned), 12 hits, and four walks in six innings.

Erie-Prophetstown 11, Byron 6:

Alicia Stout drove in three runs for the Panthers in a road win against the Tigers.

Kylie Ackerman and Savannah Metter each had two hits. Mettler was also the winning pitcher.

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Emily Bay was at-bat, and had two strikes against her. She swung at a pitch that was mishandled, and hustled to first to safely reach base on the dropped third strik.

Next to the plate was Sabrina Brimm. She hit a foul ball that was snagged by left fielder Rachel Grennan, whose momentum then forced her out of play. This allowed two Dixon runners to tag up and score, giving the Duchesses hope. However, Newman pitcher Sam Miller retired the next two batters to pick up the win. “We’re down on pitching,� said Dixon coach Chris Jones. “I was hoping that we would be able to come out and catch them in game 1, but emotions came out and carried over into the second game. “We’ll get it back together; this happens to every team from time to time. I just wasn’t expecting it today. We can play with the best of them, but at the same time,

we could play with the worst of them.�

In the second game, the Comets picked up right where they left off.

They amassed 10 hits in the first three innings; three belonged to senior Mary Alice Oswalt, who hit three triples, scored three runs, and drove in two runs. “We have been used to seeing

a lot of great, fast pitchers, and we’re starting to make adjustments to get used to some of the ptichers we have seen,� explained Oswalt. “I think we really improved with the adjustments we did make, like scooting up in the box, or driving every pitch. It gave us momentum, and we carried it out.�

Lakyn Waldschmidt picked up the win in the nightcap, but a scary moment unfolded when her counterpart in the circle, Alli Jacobson, took a line drive to the chest in the second inning.

Teammate Jessica VanOosten took her place, making her second appearance of the day. Fortunately, Jacobson returned in the fourth inning and retired the side in order. “Not starting the inning is different from coming in in the middle of one,� said VanOosten. “We have had a couple rough games with people getting hurt lately, especially pitchers. We just have to keep going, and put it in the past and get better.� “We were all scared for her,� added Oswalt. “We didn’t know what to do from the dugout.�

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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD Prep baseball Saturday’s results at Gartner Park, Sterling

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Prep softball Saturday’s results Game 1 at Sterling

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Boys track Saturday’s results

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Girls track Saturday’s results

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Rockets take two from E-P Raiders earn first two wins; Storm finish fifth at Mendota "Y 36- 3PORTS 3TAFF

The Rock Falls Rockets erupted for 24 runs and 25 hits in posting a doubleheader sweep of the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers on Saturday, winning 16-0 and 8-3 in Prophetstown.

In the opener, Austin Donoho led a 16-hit attack with four doubles and three RBIs. Clay Velazquez had three hits, including a double, and four RBIs. Cayden Erickson also had three RBIs, while Noah Junis, Logan Pillars, Dallas Jones, and Dustin Huycke added two each.

James McFadden (1-1) went the distance, allowing five hits while striking out nine.

Austin Meadows had two hits for Erie-Prophetstown.

In the second game, Junis drove in two runs, and also pitched six innings in relief of Velazquez to lead Rock Falls (3-6). Junis (1-1) allowed one unearned run, two hits, and one walk while striking out five.

Kenneth Cole had two RBIs for the Panthers.

Kaneland 11, Sterling 4: Frankie Perino had a pair of singles for the Golden Warriors in a loss to the Knights at Gartner Park.

Turner Morse and Esteban Sosa each had RBIs for Sterling (2-5).

Sosa (0-2) took the loss, allowing eight runs (two earned), seven hits, and three walks in three innings.

AFC sweeps Paw Paw: The Raiders (2-5) picked up their first two wins of the season with a home sweep of the Bulldogs, winning 12-0 and 11-1.

In the opener, David Zinke singled twice and drove in four runs,

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2")S VS !MBOY Draque Penaflor-Heier, Sterling TRACK WON AT 54 while Bret Gittleson added a pair of RBIs. Matt Heng (1-1) tossed a 1-hitter, with seven strikeouts.

In the nightcap, Jacob Hilliker had two base hits and two RBIs to spark AFC to the win. Gittleson (1-1) allowed one run, two hits, and a walk while striking out 12.

Amboy, Oregon split: The Clippers and Hawks each won once in a nonconference twinbill in Amboy.

In the first game, Amboy rallied for three runs in the bottom of the eighth to grab a 6-5 victory.

Jordan Ernst drove in three runs for the Clippers. Tim Clark and Chris Jones each had two hits.

Skylar Short knocked in four runs for Oregon.

In the second game, Oregon seized control with an eight-run fourth inning to secure a 15-5, run-rule win. Adam Bettner had three RBIs, while Joey Rowe, Tyler Blume, Sawyer Reynolds and Josh Cook added two apiece.

Track & field Warriors 7th at UT: Paced by

first-place finishes from Draque Penaflor-Heier and Joe Brouilette, Sterling finished seventh among 12 teams at Kiwanis Invi-

tational in East Moline.

The Warriors amassed 135.5 points in the ABC meet. Rock Island won with 225.5, 13 more than runner-up United Township.

Penaflor-Heier won the A Division 400 with a time of 51.84 seconds, while Brouilette took the B Division shot put with a heave of 44-11 3/4.

Jon Landis took second in the A Division 3,200 in 9:57.6.

Storm fifth at Mendota: Kane Eastwood won the 800 to lead Bureau Valley to fifth place at Don Wooden Invitational in Mendota.

Sandwich won the meet with 98 points, while the Storm had 76.5 points. Amboy was ninth among 14 teams with 30.5 points.

Eastwood was clocked at 2:06.76 in winning the 800. The Storm also won the 1,600 relay in 3:36.88.

Second place finishers included Tucker Schoff in the 300 hurdles (42.55), Justin Buckman in the shot put (45-0 1/2) and the 3,200 relay team (8:48.57).

Amboy placed fourth in the 800 (1:39.32), 1,600 (3:42.57) and 3,200 (9:13.86) relays.

Individually for the Clippers, Jeffry DeLong was fifth in the long jump (18-10 1/2), while Alan Stamberger was sixth in the 800 (2:16.49).

Men’s tennis Oakton 8, Sauk Valley 1: Troy Miller and Victor Renteria won at No. 3 doubles for the Skyhawks in a loss to Oakton at John’s Park in Glenview.

Miller also dropped a third-set tiebreaker at No. 4 singles.

Dukes dominate jumps in victory END

CONTINUED FROM B1

“That’s a good time for us for this early in the year, and with all the wind,� Dixon coach Bruce Luther said.

Carr was a fill-in for Evan Grady, who had just finished second in the 1,600 run to teammate Austin Trevino (4:39). Another regular missing on that relay was Simon Thorpe, who was in Arcadia, Calif., competing in the 1,600 run against some of the best milers in the country.

Besides Carr, Kylian Lally, Nate Gascoigne and Alex LaMendola ran on the relay.

After getting upset by E-P sophomore Dylan Binion in the 110 high hurdles, Dixon’s JD Gieson won the 300 hurdles over Binion and Lena-Winslow standout Tristan Fox. Gieson finished at 40.63, compared to 41.43 for Fox. “It helped me in the 300, knowing [Binion] was right next to me,� said Gieson, still fighting a hip injury. “I handed him the 110 highs on a sliver platter.�

In the high hurdles, Gieson stumbled between the fifth and sixth hurdles, allowing Binion to win, 15.23 to 15.53. “Dylan works really hard and has a lot of talent,� E-P coach Jon Schlagheck said.

Dixon dominated the long, triple and long jumps, taking first and second in each. Kyle LeBlanc went 5 feet, 10 inches to edge Carr in the high jump, while Carr beat Gieson

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Oregon’s Ashton Rutherford clears the bar during the pole vault competition Saturday at the Gebhardt-Worley Invitational at LandersLoomis Field. Rutherford won the event with a vault of 13 feet. in the triple, 42-0 to 41-8. In the long jump, it was Gieson going 20-9 to 18-10 for Quinton Douglas. “I’m excited, because Carr and LeBlanc are in their first year,�

Luther said.

The team of LaMendola, Lally, Grady and Trevino won the 3,200 relay for Dixon with a time of 8:32, beating second-place E-P (8:48).

Lally ran a 51.42 to beat a decent field in the 400.

Chris Bauer (22.70) and Dvaree Thompson (23.12) took second and third in the 200 meters, and led the Panther 800 relay to first, along with Kyle Pannier and Ames.

Lucas White won the 800 run with

a time of 2:09. “We graduated quite a senior class,� Schlagheck said. “The guys we have this year, they want to carry on that tradition. We’re excited where we’re at right now.�

Oregon got wins from Troy Pudlas in the discus (141-3) and Ashton Rutherford (13-0) in the pole vault.

After being in the background for 2 years, Rutherford is looking to fill the shoes left by 3-time vault state qualifiers Mark Schmidt and Austin McCourt. “Troy and Ashton were definitely the bright spots for us,� said Oregon coach Jim Spratt, whose team scored 64 points to place fourth.

Healthy Cydney Long leads Oregon to 3rd MISSING

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Freeport took first in half of the events, while the Panthers relied on a balanced team effort.

The only first places were by the 3,200-meter relay (10:41) of Corrie Reiley, Kassi Henrekin, Brooke Remley and Rebecca Arnolts, and in the high jump, where Courtney Kruthoff and teammate Maddie Fringer both cleared 5-foot-0, with Kruthoff winning on misses. “Corrie had a busy day, running on three relays and the 800 [taking second at 2:35],� Green said. “I was pleased to get a second and third from sisters Ashley [94-0] and Catherine [93-1] Cooney in the discus.�

Other seconds came from Shyan Dessing in the 300 hurdles with a time of 51.71, and from Alyssa Howell in the shot put, with an

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Oregon’s Whitney Long competes in the high jump Saturday at the Gebhardt-Worley Invitational. effort of 34-0.

Oregon took third with 90 points, and had the star of the meet in Cydney Long. Long, a returning

hurdling state medalist, won both hurdle races, and anchored the 400 and 800 relays to wins. “She’s just now coming back into form after missing the indoor season for a hamstring strain,� Oregon coach Lynn Ahlgrim said.

Due to timing malfunction, the 100 low hurdles weren’t timed, but Long edged out sister Hailey for the win. Those two girls, along with cousin Whitney and nonfamily member Bryanna Horn, had times of 52.84 in the 400 relay and 1:52 in the 800 relay.

The Hawks missed having their other state medalist, Shannon Cullen, in both the shot put and discus. Cullen arrived at the meet just as the throws ended. “I had choir competition in Eastland and didn’t get back in time,� said a disappointed Cullen, who had the top indoor shot put (39-2) in Class 1A.

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Men’s tennis Saturday’s result at John’s Park, Glenview

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AP

Crew members climb on top of the pit-road wall to congratulate Kevin Harvick after he won the Southern 500 on Saturday in Darlington, S.C. Harvick became Sprint Cup’s first two-time winner this season.

Harvick heeds lesson First two-timer learns from Nationwide race

BY PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Kevin Harvick used one of the few weekend missteps to pull out his first Darlington victory.

Harvick was among several veteran drivers fighting for the Nationwide Series win Friday night when rookie Chase Elliott used fresher tires and a strong machine to move from the back of the pack to first place over the final two laps.

Lesson learned.

On Saturday night in the Sprint Cup race, Harvick took advantage of four new tires to pass Dale Earnhardt Jr. two laps from the end to win the longest race in the track’s 65-year NASCAR

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history. The grippier rubber let Harvick race the high line, while others slipped or spun tires trying to get going. “I kind of learned that last night as we were in the Nationwide race,�

Harvick said. “It was a good tool in your bag to have there at the end.�

Harvick earned his first career pole here Friday night, and had the most dominant car. But he had to make it through a restart with 10 laps left, and two tries at a

green-white-checkered finish – NASCAR’s version of extra innings. “It was a good night, and a really great weekend,� he said.

Earnhardt finished second, his best showing at the track where his late father won nine times.

Jimmie Johnson was third, 2013 winner Matt Kenseth fourth, and Greg Biffle fifth. “It hurts a little bit to come this close,� Earnhardt said. “Running second’s great, but nobody’s really going to remember that.�

Harvick led 239 of the 374 laps – seven laps more than planned – and became the first twotime winner in the first eight races of the season.

MLB ROUNDUP

Ramirez HR lifts Sox

Chicago wins rare series against Indians By the Associated Press

Alexei Ramirez came up to the plate, ready to swing.

Ramirez hit a two-run homer on the first pitch he saw from John Axford in the ninth inning, rallying the Chicago White Sox over the Cleveland Indians 4-3 on a rainy Sunday in Chicago.

Ramirez has a hit in all 13 games for the White Sox this season.

The Indians scored twice in the top of the ninth, getting the goahead run on a wild pitch by closer Matt Lindstrom.

Axford (0-1) came in seeking his fifth save in as many chances. He issued a leadoff walk to Jordan Danks, who stole second.

One out later, Ramirez homered over the left field fence.

The White Sox won a series against Cleveland for the first time since October 2012. Chicago took three of four in this set.

CONTINUED FROM B1

This time, young Caleb was decked out in a green-and-white striped Masters shirt and green tennis shoes as he waddled over to his father. “This one’s a lot different,� Watson said. “The first one, for me, it was almost like I lucked into it.�

After high-fiving the crowd on his way to sign his card, Watson returned to Butler Cabin to take back that green jacket he slipped on Adam Scott a year ago. “After giving it away last year, I wanted it back,� Watson said. “I told Adam we could just swap it back and forth every year.�

Spieth, trying to become the youngest Masters champion, could only watch from the side of the green.

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Cardinals 6, Cubs 4:

Matt Carpenter drove in three runs, leading Michael Wacha and the Cardinals over the Cubs in St. Louis.

Carpenter hit a tworun single in the second inning and added a sacrifice fly in the fourth that put St. Louis ahead to stay at 4-3.

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He dazzled the massive crowd early by holing out for birdie from the front bunker on No. 4, and making back-to-back birdies to build a twoshot lead through seven holes. Bidding to become the first player in 35 years to win a green jacket in his first try, Spieth looked to be well on his way.

But he three-putted for bogey on No. 8 – the first 6 on his card all week – as Watson got up-anddown for birdie to tie for the lead. Spieth then made a rookie mistake, leaving his approach below the flagstick on No. 9 and watching it roll back into the fairway, setting up another bogey and two-shot swing.

Whatever prayer he had might have ended at Amen Corner.

His tee shot on No. 12 found Rae’s Creek. He missed a short birdie attempt on the 13th.

Watson was too powerful, too experienced, too tough to beat. Spieth closed with six pars for a 72 and tied for second with Blixt, who never went away but never really threatened. Blixt shot a 71. “That was fun, but at the same time, it hurts right now,� Spieth said. “I wanted to get in contention on the back nine Sunday, but didn’t come out on top.�

Watson finished at 8-under 280 and goes to a career-best No. 4 in the world.

Miguel Angel Jimenez, the 50-year-old wonder from Spain, shot 71 and finished alone in fourth. Matt Kuchar lost a share of the lead with a four-putt double bogey on the fourth hole and never challenged again.

He closed with a 74 and tied for fifth with Rickie Fowler (73).

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Stove, refrig., & heat furn. For both apts. 213 5th Ave., RF. 815-625-5970

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630-329-1776

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS MICHAEL BRADFIELD A/K/A MICHAEL C. BRADFIELD A/K/A MICHAEL CHRISTIAN BRADFIELD; RHONDA BRADFIELD A/K/A RHONDA A. BRADFIELD A/K/A RHONDA ANN BRADFIELD A/K/A RHONDA ANN HOLLOWAY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; VIRGINIA KENNY MICHELI; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 25 1007 NORTH 1ST STREET ASHTON, IL 61006 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 3, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on May 29, 2014, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 03-04-27-327-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1007 NORTH 1ST STREET ASHTON, IL 61006 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $150,987.89.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1113050 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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

VS

BRUCE E. LUDKE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BRUCE E. LUDKE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 08 CH 75 743 SECOND STREET WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on January 24, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on May 29, 2014, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 05-17-08-304-009 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 743 SECOND STREET WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378 Description of Improvements: 1-STORY, WHITE SIDING, 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $185,805.06.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA0815054 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

April 14, 21, 28, 2014

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

Sylvester Walton; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-Z PLAINTIFF VS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/3/2013, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 5/15/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

MARIA GALLEGOS A/K/A MARIA T GALLEGOS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EQUIFIRST CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 44 1905 MELUGINS GROVE ROAD ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE

PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF, Vs.

13 CH 00076 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PIN 02-15-06-101-010 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1186 Corregidor Road, Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-18367.

March 31, April 7, 14, 2014

PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 23, 2013, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on May 29, 2014, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 17-05-10-300-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1905 MELUGINS GROVE ROAD ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $187,464.10. S ale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1305453 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

April 14, 21, 28, 2014

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The Dixon School District #170 will be accepting sealed bids for Security Enhancements at the Washington and Jefferson Elementary Schools for completion during the summer of 2014. Bid specs are available starting April 18th 2014. Bid documents are available at the Architect's website, www.green associates.com. A Pre-Bid meeting for all bidders will be held at Washington School 703 E. Morgan St. Dixon IL 61021 on April 24, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Prospective prime bidders are urged to attend.

Bids will be received at the Dixon School District Central Office located at 1335 Franklin Grove Rd Dixon IL 61021 until 2:00 May 5th 2014. The bids will be opened and read publicly at that time.

Bidders are required to follow the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/112). The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and do what is best for the District. For questions regarding bids call Dixon Schools 8:00-4:30 M-F at 815-284-7722 and speak with Kevin Schultz Director of Buildings and Grounds.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS MICHAEL BRADFIELD A/K/A MICHAEL C. BRADFIELD A/K/A MICHAEL CHRISTIAN BRADFIELD; RHONDA BRADFIELD A/K/A RHONDA A. BRADFIELD A/K/A RHONDA ANN BRADFIELD A/K/A RHONDA ANN HOLLOWAY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; VIRGINIA KENNY MICHELI; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 25 1007 NORTH 1ST STREET ASHTON, IL 61006 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 3, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on May 29, 2014, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOTS SIX (6) AND SEVEN (7) IN BLOCK TWELVE (12) IN THE TOWN OF OGLE (NOW CALLED ASHTON), REFERENCE BEING HAD TO THE PLAT OF SAID TOWN, RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY IN BOOK M OF DEEDS, PAGE 466; EXCEPTING THE WEST HALF OF LOTS 6 AND 7 IN BLOCK 12 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF ASHTON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID TOWN RECORDED IN THE LEE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, ALL SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF ASHTON, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 03-04-27-327-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1007 NORTH 1ST STREET ASHTON, IL 61006 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $150,987.89.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1113050 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF, Vs. Sylvester Walton; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

13 CH 00076 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/3/2013, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 5/15/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE WEST HALF (W 1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION SIX (6), TOWNSHIP TWENTY (20) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION SIX (6), 622.1 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION SIX (6); THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST 219.85 FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING EASTERLY ON SAID COURSE 260 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 53 MINUTES EAST 100 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THIS TRACT 260 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALSO, PART OF WEST HALF (W 1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION SIX (6), TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION SIX (6); THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION SIX (6), 622.1 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST, 479.85 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 53 MINUTES EAST, 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES WEST, 260.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 53 MINUTES EAST, 33 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, 262.09 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 02-15-06-101-010 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1186 Corregidor Road, Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Circuit Court of th Fourteenth Judical Circuit Whiteside County, Illinois

Estate of DONNA RAYE OLSON,

No. 14 P 39

Deceased.

Claim Notice Notice is given of the death of DONNA RAYE OLSON. Letters of Office were issued to BRENDA R. MASINI, 1206 3rd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before October 16, 2014, and any claim not filed within that period is barred, Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 9th day of April, 2014 BRENDA R. MASINI Independent Representative Laurence F. Johnson WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 April 14, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, DIXON, ILLINOIS H.F. GEHANT BANKING COMPANY, PLAINTIFF, VS. LAURA YSCO A/K/A LAURA NAVA, EUGENE YSCO, CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., UNITED CREIT SERVICE, INC., ALLIED BUSINESS ACCOUNTS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NO. 12 CH 98 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Lee County Circuit Court in Cause #12-CH-98, entitled H.F. GEHANT BANKING COMPANY, Plaintiff v. LAURA YSCO, et al, Defendants on August 22, 2013: Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will be on May 8, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. At the old Lee County Courthouse, by the Lee County Sheriff's Department located at 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021 sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten per cent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described property situated in Lee County, Illinois: Commonly known as 122 W. Cherry Street,Compton, Illinois 61318 and legally described as: Lots Thirteen and Fourteen in Block Eight in the Village of Compton, situated in Lee County, Illinois Permanent index number: 05-17-11165-007.

Said sale shall be subject to all general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens, easements or restrictions of record. The subject property is offered for sale without any representations 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.

Improvements: Residential structure Units Bedrooms Garage Bathrooms Other

UNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN

The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $30,695.53.

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

For information regarding the real estate contact Robert B. Steele, 160 Marquette Street, LaSalle, Illinois 61301, 815-2243200.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock Steele & Barry, Ltd. 160 Marquette Street La Salle IL 61301 815-224-3200 March 31, April, 7, 14, 2014

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-18367.

March 31, April 7, 14, 2014

Sealed proposals will be received by the Rock Falls Elementary School District #13 for project listed above according to plans and specifications prepared by Bracke-Hayes-Miller-Mahon, Architects, LLP, Upland Center, 1465 41st Street, Moline, IL. All proper bids will be received until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the District Office located at 602 4th Avenue in Rock Falls, IL. All bids received after the above-stipulated closing time for receipt of bids will be returned to the Bidder unopened. All bids received will be opened and read at a meeting of the Owner at the above time and place.

Proposals, contract forms, plans and specifications are on file and may be examined at the offices of the following: Bracke-Hayes-Miller-Mahon, Architects, LLP 1465 41st Street Moline, IL 61265 Plans may be viewed electronically via McGraw-Hill Construction-Dodge via Reed Construction Data at at www.dodgeplans.construction.com Plans may be viewed electronically via Illowa Builders Exchange Online Plan Room at www.isqft.com Greater Peoria Contractors & Suppliers 1811 W. Altorfer Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Plans may be viewed electronically via Reed Construction Data at www.reedconnect.com Proposals will be received to accomplish all labor and materials to perform all portions of the work to provide a complete finished project.

One set of such contract documents may be obtained by the prime contractors from the office of the Architect upon deposit of $25.00 (refundable). Drawings will be mailed to Bidders only if a separate $10.00 check per set for postage and handling is sent along with the refundable deposit check.

Resolution #R2014-04-01 Supplemental MFT Resolution for 2013 in the amount of $72,100.00; Resolution #R2014-0402 to close streets for Memorial Day activities at Grandon Civic Center on Monday, May 26, 2014; Resolution #R2014-04-03 to close streets for Movies in the Park at Grandon Civic Center throughout the summer; Resolution #R2014-0404 to close streets for the 2014 concert season in Grandon Civic Center throughout the summer; and Resolution #R2014-04-05 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement to hire an Alternate Hearing Officer for Code Enforcement were passed at the April 7, 2014 City Council meeting.

These documents are published in pamphlet form and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Marie Rombouts City Clerk April 14, 2014

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ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION: Contract documents may be obtained in electronic format (pdf's) from the Architect's office. Documents will be available for downloading from www.box.com Contractors to request access to downloads by calling the Architect's office or by emailing at bhmarch@qconline.com

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This project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

All contractors, subcontractors, and those supplying labor to this project shall comply with the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570/) commonly referred to as the Illinois Preference Act.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-Z PLAINTIFF VS MARIA GALLEGOS A/K/A MARIA T GALLEGOS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EQUIFIRST CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 44 1905 MELUGINS GROVE ROAD ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 23, 2013, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on May 29, 2014, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER, 189.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 42' 00" EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER 380.00 FEET; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER, 189.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 42' 00" WEST, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 380.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 17-05-10-300-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1905 MELUGINS GROVE ROAD ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $187,464.10. S

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

INVITATION TO BID Partial Reroofing on South Addition & Add Insulation at Dillon Elementary for Rock Falls ESD #13 Project No. 1412

at 815-625-3600

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ale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1305453 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

April 14, 21, 28, 2014

ROCK FALLS Remodeled Home for Rent.

Country, 7 mi. from Rock Falls, 2BR $550/mo.

No pets.

RE/MAX Sauk Valley Call Melissa 309-912-2820

STERLING 2 BR., 1 bath. No garage NO PETS. $550 mo. + dep.

815-440-7985.

3BR Duplex, stove, refrig., dishwasher, garage, $650/mo. +dep.

815-441-8652 3BR Ranch, 2 car attached garage.

Completely remodeled.

Fit for an executive. Master suite, 2 baths. $1,200/mo.

Call 563-212-1896 3BR, w/ garage $700 +dep. No pets. Call 815-4990338 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

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LOANS

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EDUCATION

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HEALTH / MEDICAL

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Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center

New Grads Welcome RN/LPN

“Where you can be proud to work”

502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 815-456-2374 Fax 815-456-2250 EOE

EMPLOYMENT

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All American Bar & Grill/ Days Inn Now Hiring all Positions. Servers, cooks and dish washers. Come in and apply at: 2105 1st Ave. Rock Falls IL. 61071

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C NOTICES INVITATION TO BID Partial Reroofings at Dillon Elementary/Rock Falls Middle/Thome Schools for Rock Falls ESD #13 Project No. 1411 Sealed proposals will be received by the Rock Falls Elementary School District #13 for project listed above according to plans and specifications prepared by Bracke-Hayes-Miller-Mahon, Architects, LLP, Upland Center, 1465 41st Street, Moline, IL. All proper bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the District Office located at 602 4th Avenue in Rock Falls, IL. All bids received after the above-stipulated closing time for receipt of bids will be returned to the Bidder unopened. All bids received will be opened and read at a meeting of the Owner at the above time and place.

Proposals, contract forms, plans and specifications are on file and may be examined at the offices of the following: Bracke-Hayes-Miller-Mahon, Architects, LLP 1465 41st Street Moline, IL 61265 Plans may be viewed electronically via McGraw-Hill Construction-Dodge at www.dodgeplans.construction.com Plans may be viewed electronically via Illowa Builders Exchange Online Plan Room at www.isqft.com Greater Peoria Contractors & Suppliers 18811 W. Altorfer Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Plans may be viewed elecronically via Reed Construction Data at www.reedconnect.com Proposals will be received to accomplish all labor and materials to perform all portions of the work to provide a complete finished project.

One set of such contract documents may be obtained by the prime contractors from the office of the Architect upon deposit of $25.00 (refundable). Drawings will be mailed to Bidders only if a separate $10.00 check per set for postage and handling is sent along with the refundable deposit check.

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EMPLOYMENT

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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for experienced people in the following areas: Electronic payroll in Quick Books, Mechanics and Farm help.

Contractors Welcome.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S.

Experienced Wood Worker Able to read blueprints / CAD drawings for building and parts layout.

Heavy lifting, forklift experience.

Full time temporary can lead to permanent employment.

Driver's license required.

Fax resume to: 815-946-2460 or e-mail to: cfpinfo@cedar forestproducts. com

Dixon, IL 61021

Automotive Sterling Chevrolet has an immediate opening for a Experienced Automotive Technician.

Must have own tools and automotive work experience.

Apply in person 1824 N. Locust St., Sterling IL

Farm Equipment Operator Full time position operating 4 wheel drive and tracked farm tractors.

Maintenance work in the off season.

M & R Farms, 815288-3136.

Immediate Opening. FT Seasonal Help Wanted. CDL class B min. Paid overtime.

Local delivery.

Apply in person or call Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd, Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248.

Automotive The exciting world of automotive sales is changing and the need for Sales People is increasing.

At Dixon Ford Lincoln VW Mazda we offer both the training and a fast paced and exciting atmosphere that can lead to a long, highly paid, rewarding career.

Paid training & earning potential $30k-$80k/yr.

Contact Kevin White at 815-2883366 for further details.

Also hiring for full time Service Technician apply within at 489 IL Rt. 2 Dixon or contact Eric at Eric@dixon flmvm.com Bookkeeper Needed Successful candidate should have general knowledge of Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, payroll accounts and end of monthly reports.

Monday thru Friday, Hours may vary. Please send resumes to;

Job Fair 4-16-2014 10A.M.-2P.M. Accepting Applications / ! * ssembly / or" ! * Op ( *or / elde() / eneral aborer / ac"!% / # (!ca# +)* able *o pass ( Employ me%* creens

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Local manufacturer has an opening for receptionist/customer service rep.

Duties include answering phones, taking and entering orders, and handling customer inquiries. Excellent phone etiquette required as well as the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

Resumes must be submitted by April 16, 2014.

Send resumes with salary history and references to: Champion Chisel Works, Inc 804 E 18th St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 or email: bschuldt@ championchisel. com

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION: Contract documents may be obtained in electronic format (pdf's) from the Architect's office. Documents will be available for downloading from www.box.com Contractors to request access to downopensesame loads by calling the Architect's office or director@comcast.net by emailing at bhmarch@qconline.com or stop by 1101 Middle Road, This project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). Dixon, for an appliAll contractors, subcontractors, and cation. No phone calls please. those supplying labor to this project shall comply with the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS Casey's General Stores 570/) commonly referred to as the Illinois Accepting Preference Act. Applications for a The Owner reserves the right to reject Store Manager in Morrison IL. Also any or all bids and to waive any informalhiring a Assistant ity or irregularity in the bidding. No bids Manager for will be withdrawn for at least sixty (60) Sterling IL. days from the date of receipt of bids.

Apply within or April 14th, 2014 www.caseys.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH or send applicaJUDICIAL CIRCUIT tions to P.O. Box LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS 122 Thomson IL. 61285 EVERBANK PLAINTIFF

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BRUCE E. LUDKE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND Need a car sold?

LEGATEES OF BRUCE E. LUDKE, IF ANY; Call, Stop in or visit our UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; website saukvalley.com DEFENDANTS classifieds 08 CH 75 Janet of Dixon 743 SECOND STREET sold her 2001 Buick Century WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378 NOTICE OF SALE Ltd., exc. condition., PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOnew tires/brakes, leather SURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FOREint., power windows/ CLOSURE ACT seats. 90,100 mi. $5,600 ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBIn 10 Days!

TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT SAUK VALLEY PURPOSE*** 815-284-2224 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that purdailyGAZETTE TELEGRAPH 815-625-3600 TELEGRAPH dailyGAZETTE TELEGRAPH suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dailyGAZETTE entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on January 24, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on May 29, 2014, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following Full time Delivery/Warehouse Position availdescribed real estate mentioned in said Judgable. Must be neat, organized, enjoy working ment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illiwith people and have a good driving record. nois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to This position involves delivery of furniture satisfy said Judgment:

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Delivery/Warehouse Position

LOTS FOURTEEN (14) AND FIFTEEN (15) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) IN THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE OF WEST BROOKLYN, COUNTY OF LEE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

and/or appliances and electronics; therefore, heavy lifting may be required. Benefits package included.

Apply in person to: Ashley Furniture HomeStore/ Knie Appliance & TV Inc. 3614 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL.

TAX NO. 05-17-08-304-009 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 743 SECOND STREET WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378 Description of Improvements: 1-STORY, WHITE SIDING, 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $185,805.06.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".

The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0815054 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

April 14, 21, 28, 2014

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EMPLOYMENT

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Local manufacturer is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing/ Inventory Manager with knowledge of manufacturing practices.

Strong computer skills a must including knowledge of ERP operating system. Experience with Sage MAS90 accounting software, Word and Excel, would be a plus.

Duties would include Purchase Order Entry/Processing, Inventory Management, Work Order Entry/Processing and Strategic Planning. Excellent phone etiquette required as well as the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

Position is full time with benefits including health insurance and 401K. Resumes must be submitted by April 16, 2014.

Send resumes with salary history and references to: Champion Chisel Works, Inc 804 E 18th St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 or e-mail: bschuldt@ championchisel. com

NOW HIRING DRIVERS Local 60 hour/ 7day company.

Hourly pay, OT. Home nights.

Health, 401K, paid vacation.

Clean record a must. Hazmat a plus! Serious inquiries only.

Schoff Farm Service, Inc. 815-379-2777

Part time, $810/hr.

Construction, gardening, house cleaning.

Call 815-704-5381.

Secretary needed part time, 20-30hrs per week. Organizational skills, customer service, computer and Quickbooks experience required.

Mail resumes to Bellini's Custom Welding, 1577 Eldena Rd., Dixon, IL 61021 or by email to bellini@grics.net

Spring Help Needed Drivers with CDL are encouraged to apply at: Crop Production Services, Rt. 40, Manlius, 8a.m.-5p.m.

815-445-6951

The Whiteside County Farm Bureau in Morrison is seeking an Administrative Assistant/ Communications Coordinator.

The position is a regular part-time position that facilitates a variety of office management functions, writing for publications, creating/ maintaining web content, social media, and general communications.

Pleasant manner and disposition in interacting with members and walk-in traffic. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: Whiteside County Farm Bureau, 100 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270. Application deadline is April 21.

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EMPLOYMENT

Technician: Full-Time. Growing agricultural & truck repair shop is looking for an agricultural tech to join our team.

Qualified applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have good organizational skills and at least 3 years previous experience. Applicant must have a valid driver's license and prefer a CDL. Applicant must have knowledge of the new computer systems. Applicant must have their own tools.

Benefits include company uniforms with laundry service, health reimbursement and profit sharing.

Please apply in person (by appointment only Monday- Friday 7:30am 5pm) or send a resume to: Bryan's Repair Inc, 117 N Stanton St, Shannon, IL 61078 (815) 8642497.

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Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

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

CHILD CARE

815-625-3600 ext. 301

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Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502

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CHILD CARE

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

POSITION WANTED

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Experienced Nanny w/ Early Childhood degree. Will Nanny in your home.

625-8895 LPN looking to be a Companion, Private Nurse or Personal Assistant.

Reasonable rates.

Call Sue 815-2843850. Refs. Avail.

AUCTIONS

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AUCTION Wednesday April 16th, 6PM.100 W. Main St Latham IL. 217-371-9580.

Cookie jars, trains, furniture collectibles, jewelry, coins. More info auctionzip. 38179.

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

3 Boxes Fishing tackle $25 for all.

Dixon 815-4403785 3 Rods & Reels $9 for all!! Dixon 815440-3785

CLOTHING

730

Mens full length black JCP trench coat. Sz 42 Reg. $25 815-284-6104

FURNITURE

755

3 Tier oak wooden wheeled kitchen cart $30obo 815973-9324 4 new wrought iron wood counter stools. $150. 815499-5623 Burlington honey pine trestle dining table 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch. $900 815625-7618 Computer desk w/ pull out shelf for printer. Good cond $75 815-284-1941 Country loveseat hunter green/plaid.

Very nice! $90.

815-622-9818.

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Nice walnut hutch, old, w/glass doordrawer. $95. 815622-9818.

Sofa and Love seat. Exc. Condition.

Ecru and Rose. Floral pattern. $165 obo.

815-626-9466

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

Like new hospital chair! $650 obo 815-973-6922

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 SIGMA acoustic / electric with new strings. $75 firm 815-625-1797 Spanish Folk Guitar $100 815-2883886 Zum Stage One pedal steel, 3 pedal, 4 lever, E 9th, Emmons set up. $800. Call 815622-8913

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Free Cats, cats only, 548-9511

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MASTIFF English AKC. Large pups from huge parents Champ lines. $950 Call 309-945-2371

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APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

sell!

GE Black Fridge, Great cond. 3Yrs. Old. $200. 815590-9594

SPORTING GOODS

716

2 Rods & Reels (Zebco 33's) $10 for all!! Dixon 815-440-3785

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Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL 61021 Tuesday, April 15, 2014 3:00 p.m

Sm. Estate to be sold w/lots of interesting items!

s 3KY LIGHT WINDOW DAWN TO DUSK LIGHT v TIRES ON &ORD & TRUCK WHEELS "AR " 1UE grill s !IR SUPPLY TANK MANY HAND TOOLS LAWN GARDEN TOOLS LG METAL SHELVING lSHING POLES s (0 3EAR S LAWN MOWER ELEC CHAIN SAWS LOTS OF HAND TOOLS TON mOOR JACK

OLD mAT IRONS # ) BURNER FOR ,0 TANK

PLASTIC PORT STACKER TOOL BOX s %LEC SNOW SHOVEL ELEC WEED CUTTER LOTS OF OUTDOOR ITEMS !LUM DIAMOND PLATED 3 TOOL BOX ACROSS BOX s ,OTS OF POWER TOOLS 'ARAGE ITEMS

2 dr. almond ref./freezer comb., recliner, over stuffed chair, Lg. screen TV, twin size bed - complete, metal cabinet, wooden shelf unit, wooden rocker, vacuums, Sm. up-right freezer, wooden desk, microwave stand/ cart, Lg. storage trunk, jewelry box, McCullock (new in box) 1400 PSI pressure washer, many, many new items in boxes - As this is a lady that liked to buy stuff and then put it on a shelf! Nice 1940’s “Art Deco� styled buffet, 1920 3 drawer dresser base, 2 dr. storage cabinet w/shelves.

This will be a big sale with lots of interesting items!

Our next antique & collectibles Auction is Saturday, April 19 at 9:00AM

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APPLIANCES

815.625.8529

www. saukvalley. com

SPORTING GOODS

French Bulldog puppies male and female, shots, 11 wks., great colors.

Papers and warranty $800 Email lakedwards2@aol. com 815-626-0244

I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

to buy or

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

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Auction City Sales Auctioneer: Lee Hollingsworth Phone 815-288-5814 IL. License #40000730

Indoor Building

Wanted: small adult chihuahua, female, spayed, housebroken, reasonably priced or free. 815-564-9022 after 1 pm.

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN MOWERS

779

6 Hp Briggs mower 21� w/ bagger or mulcher $85 815288-4330 Briggs Weedeater 20�

300 series $100 815-2884330 John Deer X320.

22 HP, 48� deck 235 hrs.

Riding mower. $2,850 815-973-3478 Woods RM600 72� wide, 3 pt. hitch finished mower, $1000/obo 815438-2625 or 815213-1001

LAWN & GARDEN

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2008 JD X320 hydrostatic. 48� deck excellent condition. $2,300 obo. Call 815-225-7904

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS Chicago Cubs tickets. All games reasonably priced.

815-978-2589

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

TOOLS & MACHINERY

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8� Crafsman table saw w/dado insert and 2 table ext. $95, 10� Crafsman table saw w/ orig. cloth stand $110 815-288-4330 8� Craftsman table saw w/fence guard and dado insert $50 815-288-4330 “Jet� 7 in. x 12 in. horizontal-vertical band saw, new.

Paid $1400. Asking $800 cash. 815915-3279 Dixon

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE (2) Raynor Garage doors, complete.

7x18 & 7x9. Insulated. $600 total 815-946-3572 140 sq. ft. engineered hardwood flooring.

Handscraped Potomac Plank Birch, ½ �x5� planks, $400 815772-2226 2 artificial trees$18 for both. Good shape, nice. Call 815-622-9818.

2000 oak kitchen cabinets Carpet 69¢sq/ft Builder Discount 626-4561 2006 E-Z-GO gas golf cart.

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