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Hotel agreement linchpin OK’d Tax credits added to financing mix ments required to kick-start the hotel project,” Mayor Bill Wescott said.

The council had approved the new pact at a special council meeting June 30. That approval was contingent on a review of City Attorney Jim Reese.

Reese presented an attornment document Tuesday that

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

ROCK FALLS – The city on Tuesday approved the final piece of its new agreement with the developers of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

“This is the last of the docu-

Sewer fix not as costly as feared

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would guarantee the continuation of the long-term lease agreement in the case of an ownership change. The lease document was part of the new paperwork drawn up to accommodate changes in the development group’s financing plans.

ROCK FALLS – A sewer line problem at West First Street near First Avenue has been fixed, and all things considered, city officials are feeling fortunate.

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OREGON | BLACK HAWK STATUE REPAIRS

A shot in the arm – and other spots

With the help of sewer cameras, it was determined that most of the sewer infrastructure in the area could be salvaged. The repairs were finished late last week, and road work and cleanup was taken care of Monday.

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ILLINOIS | BUDGET IMPASSE

No pay for state workers Ruling means no paychecks for about 65,000

BY SARA BURNETT The Associated Press

Photo courtesy of Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Andrzej Dajnowski, Black Hawk statue project conservator, injects a concrete repair mixture into the 105-year-old monolith July 1 at Lowden State Park near Oregon. The team should know in about 2 weeks which of the four recipes they are trying will be most effective.

Crew injects statue with concrete mixtures, seeks best repair formula

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@shawmedia.com Shaw Media

OREGON – Experts said they will know in about 2 weeks whether they concocted the right mixture to repair Oregon’s most well-known landmark.

Two members of the Black Hawk statue restoration team were at Lowden State Park on July 1 to inject four different

mixtures into cracks in the 105-year-old concrete monolith.

Andrzej Dajnowski, from Conservation of Sculpture & Objects Studio Inc. in Forest Park, and Amy Lamb Woods, an engineer with Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger Inc. in Chicago, were looking for the most effective recipe.

“We have to let them set and then look at the surface and see how they per-

formed,” Woods explained.

Dajnowski, the project conservator, mixed four varieties of cement and lime in plastic containers. He then climbed the scaffolding surrounding the 50-foot statue to inject some of each mixture into the cracks using a large needle and syringe.

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WHITESIDE COUNTY | PUBLIC INFORMATION

Official turns off Beacon, builds own site

CHICAGO – Illinois won’t be allowed to pay state workers in full during an ongoing budget impasse, a Cook County judge ruled Tuesday, potentially leaving some 65,000 employees without a paycheck and putting added pressure on lawmakers to approve a new spending plan.

Judge Diane Larsen said that without a 2016 budget in place Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger may only pay some workers who are covered under a federal labor law. Those workers would receive the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour plus overtime.

But Munger’s attorneys and lawyers for the state’s personnel agency said it would take as long as a year to determine which employees would be paid under federal law and adjust payroll because of antiquated computer systems.

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HE’S A TROUPER Polo Community Theatre rehearsed for its whimsical take on Shakespearean tragedies Tuesday night. See photos on A3.

County ends affiliation with portal, which Ogle County still uses – for now

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

MORRISON – Whiteside County has dropped out of Beacon, a public information portal.

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The Beacon website is commonly used by the public to access county and city information, public records, and Geographical Information Systems through its portal. It is most often used for maps, and real estate and tax data.

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The county dropped Beacon because it has launched its own GIS application on the county website. County GIS Coordinator Lauren Lee said the new service, which is free, will offer more information and tools, as well as save the

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“This became part of a software package we were already getting,” Lee said, “so we wanted to move in that direction.”

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POLICE Sterling Police

Ryan M. Bates, 26, of Sterling; 2:34 a.m. Monday; aggravated assault, disorderly conduct; given notice to appear in court.

Carmen V. Arellano, 61, of Sterling; 3:11 p.m. Monday at Avenue G and West Eighth Street; expired license; released with promise to comply.

Lukus A. Hicks, 18, of Polo; 3:24 p.m. Monday at the First Avenue bridge; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – driving while license suspended, Ogle County warrant for possession of drug equipment; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Christopher T. Spitzer, 26, of Rock Falls; 3:24 p.m.

Monday at the First Avenue bridge; driving while license revoked; given notice to appear in court.

Rock Falls Police

Kristi L. Johnson, 49, of Walnut; 8:11 a.m. Monday in the 1700 block of 14th Avenue; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Dawson J. Dickinson, 22, no permanent address; 1:02 a.m. Friday in the 200 block of West 13th Street; Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Dixon Police

John R. Fane, 27, of Dixon; 2 a.m. Tuesday in the 1800 block of South Galena Avenue; aggravated assault, obstructing justice, attempted obstructing justice, driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to report an accident, leaving the scene of a property accident, and operating uninsured vehicle; taken to Lee County Jail.

Oregon Police

Heather A. Selden, 43, of Dixon; 2:43 p.m. June 29 at the intersection of South Fourth and Madison streets; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given citation.

Daniel R. Bliss, 53, of Polo; 4:15 a.m. July 1 in the 1000

block of Pines Road; speeding, 59 mph in a 35-mph zone; given citation.

Daniel Rosenbalm, 63, of Oregon; 10 a.m. July 1 in the 1000 block of South Third Street; violation of city of Oregon grass, weeds ordinance; given ordinance violation fine.

Gary A. Wright, 61, of Rockford; 1:58 p.m. July 1 in the 900 block of West Washington Street; driving while license revoked; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Louis W. Cook, 37, of Oregon; 7:50 p.m. July 1 at the intersection of Second and Madison streets; disobeying a traffic control device; given citation.

Sabato Leo, 32, of Chicago; 10:22 a.m. Saturday in the 600 block of North Fourth Street; speeding, 46 mph in a 30-mph zone; given citation.

Loren B. Egeland, 31, of Chicago; 11 a.m. Saturday in the 800 block of North Fourth Street; speeding, 46 mph in a 30-mph zone; given citation.

David W. Christenson, 38, of Sugar Grove; 11:30 a.m.

Saturday in the 600 block of North Fourth Street; speeding, 42 mph in a 30-mph zone; given citation.

Sara Ljumovic, 27, of Arlington Heights; 12:20 p.m.

Saturday in the 600 block of North Fourth Street; speeding, 46 mph in a 30-mph zone; given citation.

Daniel W. Rosinski, 33, of Norridge; 9:40 p.m. Saturday in the 800 block of Pines Road; operating a vehicle in violation of the tinted front side windows law; given citation.

Lee County Sheriff

Michael R. Propheter, 72, of Dixon; 8:04 p.m. Monday; driving under the influence; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Tiffany Y. Hobdy, 31, of Chicago; 5:33 p.m. Monday; warrant for contempt; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Sybil E. Hudson, 59, of Dixon; 9;14 a.m. Monday; order of commitment; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff

Scott Thompson, 53, of Forreston; 7:03 p.m. Monday in the 10000 block of North Baileyville Road; driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage; given citation, taken to Ogle County Jail, and held in lieu of bond.

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It’s the $3,474 question Reagan lifeguard statue committee a city entity? If so, litigation possible

BY BRENDEN WEST bwest@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529 @BWest_SVM

DIXON – City officials believe Dixon Tourism Board members were trying to act in the best interest of the community. But when the board created the Ronald Reagan Lifeguard Statue subcommittee in 2013, it might have overstepped.

According to Finance Director Paula Meyer, the city might have to pay back $3,474 the group raised through donations.

Since the committee was created without council approval, there might even be legal ramifications, if it’s determined the subcommittee fundraised on the city’s behalf. “Depending on how this falls out, and whether ultimately this is a city committee, if it was, then we need to pay the money back,� Meyer said Tuesday.

She confirmed that the committee has, in fact, been running money in

and out of the city budget since December 2013, or “keeping the checkbook.�

Meyer said ex-Mayor Jim Burke had her create a special line item to track the subcommittee’s finances, even though there was no official city approval of the committee to begin with.

Statue costs are estimated to be $120,000.

Mayor Li Arellano Jr. said during Monday’s council meeting that fundraising efforts have slowed recently.

He questioned whether the city wants any involvement in the project, considering that the statue wouldn’t even be placed within city limits. It is proposed to be built in Lowell Park, which is not in incorporated Dixon.

But more pressing to Arellano is finding out if the subcommittee is truly a city function.

Dixon has 31 commissions and boards, which were all established by an ordinance. Since the council never autho-

rized the statue subcommittee, Arellano is among the many who have questions about the ramifications. “If this is an official city group ‌ was the city holding fundraisers for the statue?â€? he asked Monday. “The legal basis for this is a little bit confusing.â€?

Many of the questions were thrown to City Attorney Robert LeSage, who admitted the scenario is so unique that he, too, has to do some investigating. “It’s one thing if they’re acting as a rogue committee,� LeSage said. “It’s another thing if the city literally is taking money. That’s a fact that suggests the city has a role in this.�

To LeSage, the law is clear: Dixon’s codes dictate the council must establish all committees that function on the city’s behalf, meaning Dixon Tourism overstepped. To correct it, the city has to find out “the facts on the

ground,� and possibly set up more parameters so the situation doesn’t happen again, he said. “Once you get beyond the legal ramifications, I think you’re really talking more about issues of morale and how you want to do business,�

LeSage said.

Regardless of the city’s involvement, Arellano said paying the money back is a “no-brainer.�

However, he also wants the city to disassociate any financial involvement moving forward. “I have no doubt whatsoever that there are some excellent members of the community who were really dedicated to this, operating under the assumption that this is something the council wanted to do,â€? Arellano said. “We absolutely need to prevent any ability for expenses to be incurred to the city like this. ‌ This can be something the city can be supportive of but not directly involved in.â€?

Lee County has free user option BEACON

have access to a 12-minute instructional video posted on the county’s website.

To get to the application, go to whiteside.org, hover your cursor over the county information tab, and click the GIS option in the pulldown. Scroll down to Whiteside Maps, under which you’ll find the parcel viewer application. Once the application is launched, the video can be accessed.

GIS is still relatively new to municipalities, and degrees of public access vary. “Counties have many different solutions,� Lee said, “and only three are using Beacon now.�

One of the three counties is Ogle, and GIS Coordinator Kris Gilbert said her office plans to keep Beacon for a while. “Not many counties in Illinois have ever used Beacon,� Gilbert said, “and several don’t have much at all for GIS public access.�

While Ogle plans to keep Beacon as its base format, it is also developing variations for specific purposes. “Beacon can be cumbersome, because all of the information is seen

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After the technology became available in fall 2014, Lee used it to set up the site herself. “We had it up and running in April,� she said, “but not many people know about it yet unless they saw the message on the Beacon site.�

The switch will save the county $10,000 a year in vendor hosting fees that had been paid to The Schneider Corp., developer of the Beacon site.

One advantage of the new application is that it is linked to some county information not available on Beacon. For instance, users can get tax bills, foreclosures, and other information for specific parcels with the wEdge property tax inquiry function.

A basemap gallery also offers three views – aerial, streets, and tax parcels. A measurement tool tracks everything from latitude and longitude to acres, miles, and feet.

The application has drawing tools and layering capabilities for users who need to do mapping for specific purposes. The layers list includes sales, foreclosures, tax parcels, FEMA flood zones, and municipal zoning districts. A print widget exports maps as PDFs. To get acquainted with the parcel viewer application, users

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POLO TROUPE GOES OVER ‘THE RULES’

Photo courtesy of Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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

Engineer Amy Lamb Woods, a member of the team restoring the historic Black Hawk statue in Lowden State Park near Oregon, removes crumbling materials from the Eternal Indian’s head as another worker looks on.

ABOVE: Joplin Crossland-Sell (middle) rehearses a scene Tuesday with fellow Polo Area Community Theatre members Patrick Call and Angie Lobdell for the troupe’s production of “The Rules of Comedy.” The free play will be performed at 7 p.m. July 17 to 19 at Louise Quick Park in Polo. Rain dates will be July 25 and 26. Auditions for the company’s next production, “The Sound of Music,” will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 25 at Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Visit polotheatre.org or email Kristin at info@polotheatre.org for more information.

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The materials have different chemical makeups and and came from different companies.

The team also removed calcium deposits and loose material from the surface of the 105-yearold statue, which stands on a high bluff overlooking the Rock River, where it has been damaged by time and weather.

It was encased in plastic mesh for the winter to protect it from further damage; the protective covering has been left in place because it is also rain-proof, Dajnowski said.

OREGON – The city is installing new light poles and is selling the old poles for $50 each. They are at the street department garage at 11 Adams St. Memorial/dedication plaques for the new poles are available. A 6-by-6-inch bronze plaque with your choice of wording costs $1,000.

A map of available poles and examples of plaques already installed are available at City Hall.

Call 815-732-6321 for more information.

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Critical areas for repair are the folded arms, especially the elbows and underneath the arms; the middle of the robe; and the vertical fold in the robe from armpit to toe.

Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009, Black Hawk was

named to a less desirable list in April: Landmarks Illinois Most Endangered Historic Places.

Restoration will cost about $825,000, of which nearly $750,000 has been raised by Friends of the Black Hawk Statue through donations, grants, and fundraisers.

because of haze. They say there have been reports of smoke being smelled because a cold front has drawn air downward.

rienced attorneys who practice regularly in the courtroom.

Some of the school’s legal bills were paid with public funds, although Hardy would not say what the specific amount was, The News-Gazette reported.

Salaita sued the university in January after administrators withdrew a job offer that he accepted in fall 2013. He’s seeking compensation for lost income and damages to his reputation, and he also wants to get the job back.

Lawyers representing Salaita also filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the university after they were denied a request for public documents related to his case.

IN BRIEF Wildfire smoke taints air quality PEORIA (AP) – Smoke from wildfires in Canada is affecting air quality in northwest and west central Illinois.

The National Weather Service on Tuesday morning issued a special weather statement saying the Environmental Protection Agency said air quality in the affected area has reached unhealthy levels, largely northwest of the Illinois River.

The weather service said smoke from the wildfires has been drawn into the Midwest over the last several days. Authorities also say visibility has been reduced to a few miles

U of I legal defense costs $843,000 URBANA (AP) — The University of Illinois has spent more than $843,000 defending itself in a pair of lawsuits filed by a professor who was denied a job at the school after posting anti-Israel messages on Twitter.

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Anna Hawkins Portner STERLING – Anna Hawkins Portner, 80, of Sterling, died Monday, July 6, 2015, at Regency Care of Sterling. She worked as a registered nurse at the Dixon State School and many nursing homes.

She was born Jan. 26, 1935, in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, the daughter of Frank and Nella (Tucker) Allen. She married Raymond Portner on May 26, 1989, in Dixon.

Survivors include her husband of Sterling; two children, Elizabeth Ann (Aaron) Mays of Oregon state, and Martinee Shanyfelt of Kentucky; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren; four stepchildren, Wendy Armstrong and Eric (Trina) Portner, both of Rock Falls, Kent Portner of Sterling, and Rex

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Portner of Rock Falls; nine stepgrandchildren; many step great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eugenia Hadley of Smiths Grove, Mary Jo Johnson of Oakland, Kentucky, and Dorothy Allen Foster of Smiths Grove; and one brother, Billy Allen of Bowling Green, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, George Allen and Thomas Douglas Allen.

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

Saturday at The Worship Center in Dixon, with Michael Cole, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established.

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DIXON – Shelia Sue Pratt, 63, lifelong Dixon resident, died peacefully Saturday, July 4, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She worked in the Dixon area as an occupational therapist. Before that, she had owned and operated Polo Apparel.

Shelia was born Feb. 25, 1952, in Dixon, the daughter of Otis and Donna (Meurer) Pratt. Family was Shelia’s passion and delight. Nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her two sons and her grandchildren. She loved to cook her specialties, have craft parties, and host her Halloween parties and pig roasts. Shelia also enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was kayaking, camping, or working in her flower garden, and spending time with her beloved dog, Carson.

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She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Thurman and Stella Pratt, and Freida Lawson and Harold Meurer.

Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Private burial of cremains will be at a later date at Palmyra Cemetery in Dixon.

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FRANKLIN GROVE – Robert L. Glessner, 90, of Franklin Grove, formerly of Eldena, died on Monday, July 6, 2015, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

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NILES, Mich. – Dixie P. Johnston, 69, of Niles, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, at her home.

A luncheon to celebrate her life with family and friends will be from 1 to 4 p.m. July 25 at First United Methodist Church, 100 E. Sixth St., Mendota.

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MORRISON – Geneva M. Dravis, 84, of Morrison, died Thursday, June 25, 2015, at her home.

She was born Aug. 2, 1930, in St. Lucas, Iowa, a daughter of Carl and Katherine (Langreck) Balk. She married Clarence B. Turner on Nov. 26, 1950, in Sterling. He preceded her in death Feb. 11, 1963. She married Ronald E. Dravis on July 7, 1973, in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death July 18, 1981.

She worked at General Electric Co. in Morrison for 28 years before her retirement in 1990.

Survivors include her daughters, Roxanne (Jerry Sr.) Folsom of Rock Falls, Marlene Turner of Nevada, Iowa, Ruthellen (Stan) Bates of Dewitt, Iowa, and Cindy (Les) Swanson of Davenport,

Friday funerals: Ynes L. Vazquez of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Lester H. Otten of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, 11 a.m. graveside service at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Luanne Kalas of Polo, celebration of life open house, 4-8 p.m. at Dad’s Bar and Grill, Pinecricker Cafe in Polo.

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Most of the changes were made because the developers have acquired $1.5 million in tax credits for the project. An additional $190,000 was also brought in from a bank loan.

“Instead of an LLC, a new corporation had to be formed because the tax credits will be used,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said.

Blackert said the cost of the hotel has increased from about $6.1 million to roughly $7.5 million.

The city has brought $990,000 in economic development funding to the project. That money would be the last funding used, and it is restricted to construction costs. If construction comes in under budget, the city would recoup the difference up to the amount committed to the project.

“The city’s money is still last in with this agreement, and it is paid by the city utilities,

The Rock Falls City Council next meets at 6:30 p.m. July 21 at City Hall, 603 W. 10th St. The agendas will be posted at www.rockfalls61071.com and at City Hall. Call 815-6221100 for more information.

The City Council meeting also airs live on Channel 5. because they will be getting the payback,” Blackert said.

Reese said the developers needed a long-term lease agreement in order to qualify for the tax credits. He told the council that the document wouldn’t compromise the city’s position.

“This just allows for a master tenant agreement to stay in place in case of foreclosure,” Reese said. “It doesn’t change or harm our position in this at all.”

Reese said the closing should happen within the next 10 days.

Last May, the city announced plans for the development group to build the 68-room hotel to

anchor redevelopment efforts in the in the RB&W District.

Construction was to begin last summer, but issues arose that were attributed to lack of available space between the East Second Street site and the river.

On Sept. 30, four new easements were granted by the city to better accommodate some construction changes, including the driveway, retaining wall, and a stormwater drainage system.

The construction team said problems getting the main structural beam for the building was holding up progress this spring.

The city plans to use tax increment financing funds from the hotel to help complete a public green space project in the area.

An amphitheater, restrooms, a splash pad, and bike path are part of the preliminary plans.

In addition to the hotel delays, a $400,000 state grant the city plans to use for the green space project has been frozen, further complicating development plans in the area.

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“About a 40-foot section of the line was broken down, and when it broke, all of the rainwater took a great deal of sand and debris to the weak point,” Mayor Bill Wescott said.

“The section was fixed, and the rest of the line is intact.”

An emergency work order request, not to exceed $75,000, was approved by the council at its June 23 meeting.

Wescott said the final cost of the incident is still being determined, but it won’t be nearly as costly as originally feared, given the age of the sewer infrastructure in the area.

“We’re still waiting for city workers’ overtime to be submitted, and a

couple of invoices, but I would estimate it to come in between $130,000 and $140,000,” Wescott said.

City Administrator Robbin Blackert said if it had been necessary for that entire stretch of sewer line to be replaced, it could have cost the city upwards of $500,000 when the road work was factored in.

The city was alerted to the problem June 18 when a call was received about a sewer backup at the VFW Post on First Avenue. While digging to gain access to the sewer line, workers hit a water main, causing the area to fill up with water.

Workers had to pump the water from the site, and then use bypass pumps to redirect the flow from the trouble spot until contractors could assess the damage.

IN BRIEF LaHood will run for Schock’s seat SPRINGFIELD (AP) – State Sen. Darin LaHood won the GOP nomination Tuesday in the race to replace disgraced ex-U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock.

LaHood heads into the Sept. 10 special general election as the favorite to succeed Schock, who resigned in March amid questions about his use of campaign and taxpayer funds.

During the classic Republican primary race, LaHood portrayed himself as far more conservative than his father, former congressman and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

Opponent Michael Flynn, who was closely aligned

with the late commentator Andrew Breitbart, rallied against the GOP “establishment,” saying seats in Congress weren’t meant to be handed down.

A third Republican, Donald Rients, who works for State Farm, trailed in the balloting.

Two Democrats also ran: Springfield School Board member Adam Lopez and high school teacher Robert Mellon. However, any Democrat will have a tough road in the sprawling GOP district that touches or includes more than a dozen Illinois counties.

Turnout was low for the special primary scheduled in peak summer vacation season, with many counties reporting well below 10 percent.

Former Blagojevich fundraiser released CHICAGO (AP) – The former top fundraiser for imprisoned former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has been released from prison and transferred to a halfway house.

Antoin ‘Tony’ Rezko was convicted in 2008 of fraud, money laundering and plotting to squeeze more than $7 million from companies seeking to do state business during Blagojevich’s tenure. Rezko was sentenced to 10.5 years in prison. He was also serving time for fraud over the bogus sale of his pizza restaurants.

U.S. Bureau of Prisons Ed Ross says Blagojevich was furloughed Tuesday from

the Federal Correctional Center in Pekin to a Chicago-area halfway house.

Rezko attorney Joe Duffy told the Chicago Tribune the Bureau of Prisons concluded Rezko had been a model prisoner and released him “so he can start transitioning back into society.”

The 60-year-old Rezko is scheduled to leave federal custody in May 2016.

Host convicted in fraud gets probation CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago lawyer who hosted a syndicated radio talk show has received a probation sentence for defrauding lenders out of nearly $10 million in a mortgage fraud scheme.

Warren Ballentine was accused of conspiring to secure more than two dozen fraudulent mortgage loans. During his October trial, federal prosecutors told jurors loan applications Ballentine submitted to lenders were “shot through with lies.”

Ballentine and others allegedly used straw buyers to secure mortgages on 28 properties they never intended to live in. But during sentencing Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly declared Ballentine a “minimal participant” in the scheme.

In addition to probation, Ballentine must serve 300 hours of community service and pay $140,000 in restitution.

In seeking prison time for

Ballantine, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Yonan argued communities and neighborhoods suffered due to the scheme.

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Group sues suburbs over gun store regulations Lawsuit: Lincolnwood, Lyons, Riverdale stores source of weapons CHICAGO (AP) – Two mothers who lost sons to gun violence joined ministers and an activist group Tuesday in an unusual lawsuit against three Chicago suburbs, alleging that weak oversight of gun stores has allowed criminals to easily obtain weapons.

The lawsuit accuses the communities of Lyons, Riverdale and Lincolnwood of violating the civil rights of residents in Chicago’s largely AfricanAmerican neighborhoods by failing to take steps to make sure gun stores are not selling to people who should not be allowed to carry them.

“Those illegal firearms are flowing into a pocket of communities violating the civil rights of the individuals who reside there, who are afraid to

go near their windows or let their children play in the park, much less their own yards,” said Kathleen Sances, a member of the Coalition for Safe Chicago Communities, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.

Five individuals – including two ministers and two mothers whose children were the victims of gun violence – joined the lawsuit that demands that the communities improve the oversight of the businesses and implement security measures the stores must implement.

Seven people were shot to death in Chicago during the 3-day Fourth of July weekend, including 7-year-old Amari Brown, focusing national attention on the city’s gun violence and statistics showing the number of homi-

cides and shootings has again climbed.

One of the plaintiffs is Annette Nance-Holt, whose son, Blair, was killed in 2007, shielding a friend on a city bus after a gang member boarded and opened fire on a rival group.

“Our communities are being flooded with guns,” she said. “We have to do something ... to take a stand to help get these guns off the street.”

Attorney Michael Persoon said he knows of no other similar lawsuit in Illinois and does not know of anywhere else in the country where a lawsuit has been filed alleging that municipalities violated someone’s civil rights by failing to adequately oversee the actions of local businesses.

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That effectively means no workers will be paid until Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats who control the Legislature approve a budget, the comptroller’s attorneys said. It’s also likely to trigger federal fines and penalties.

Larsen’s ruling likely won’t be the final word.

Munger and the leader of the state’s largest publicemployee union separately said they plan to appeal, and Rauner directed the state personnel department to do the same. Thirteen labor unions representing state employees also have filed a lawsuit in St. Clair County seeking full pay. A hearing in that case could occur this week.

“Public service workers in state government are on the job despite the lack of a state budget for the fiscal year that started July 1,” said Roberta Lynch, executive director of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31. “Throughout Illinois, they are keeping

their communities safe, protecting kids, caring for veterans and people with disabilities, and providing countless other vital public services – and they should be paid for their work on time and in full.”

The comptroller office must begin processing payroll on Thursday for workers to receive their first paycheck of the new fiscal year as scheduled in mid-July. Rauner told employees in a memo last week that they must continue coming to work, and AFSCME has said its members plan to do so.

The governor also said his office is asking local banks and credit unions to offer loans to workers who need help paying their bills.

Larsen acknowledged the situation is unfortunate but said the state constitution prohibits the comptroller from paying bills without spending authority or a federal mandate.

She said responsibility lies with Rauner and the Legislature for not agreeing on a spending plan, and with state officials who have known since at least 2007 that their computer systems were incapable of meeting federal law.

Lawmakers have been deadlocked over a budget for weeks. Rauner, a conservative businessman seeking pro-business reforms in Illinois, vetoed a budget passed by the Legislature that fell far short of available revenues. Democrats such as House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton are seeking increases in revenue to ensure the government continues to provide social services and other key operations.

Lisa Madigan, a Democrat and the speaker’s daughter, had asked the judge to clarify what state government is obligated to pay without an approved budget. Her office argued that the only way for all workers to be paid their regular salaries is for Rauner and the Legislature to act.

Munger, a Republican, wanted the judge to rule that all state employees be paid their regular salaries. Her attorneys noted Madigan agreed to an order that all workers be paid during a 2007 budget impasse, and he questioned whether the difference this time around is politics.

Though the city of Chicago is not a party in the lawsuit, Lyons Village President Christopher Getty said in a statement released by a public relations firm characterized the lawsuit as an effort by Chicago to “pass the blame onto outside communities and businesses for the crimes and short-comings in dealing with crimes” in the city.

An official with Lincolnwood declined comment, and a call to Riverdale was not returned.

Though they sued the communities and not the stores themselves, members of the group pointed to a Chicago Police Department study that showed that between 2009 and 2013, 2,000 guns sold in the stores in Riverdale and Lyons were used in crimes.

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Alicia Idleburg (left), holding a photo of her 20-yearold son, Daniel, the Rev. Michael Pfleger, and Annette Nance-Holt, who lost her 16-year-old son, Blair, to gun-violence, stand together at a press conference Tuesday in Chicago. Lawyers for the Coalition for Safe Chicago Communities filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Cook County against three suburbs – Lincolnwood, Lyons and Riverdale – for not adequately monitoring gun stores they believe are the source of weapons that have filtered into the city.

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Rauner skirts responsibility for stalemate Governor adept at shifting focus to the Democrats

Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

STATEHOUSE INSIDER

When is impasse going to end?

Later rather than sooner, apparently You maybe thought things couldn’t get more confusing around the Statehouse? Perish the thought.

It seemed inevitable that the Democraticcontrolled General Assembly would get around to offering up a temporary budget while negotiations continued on a permanent solution. They did, offering up a $2.3 billion plan for a variety of spending that they said would protect public safety and vulnerable Illinoisans.

But it was destined to go nowhere fast. The House and Senate took up identical versions, but in different bills. Given last week’s schedule and the procedural rules that govern the Legislature, that essentially meant that no version of the temporary budget could have gotten final approval last week.

Not that it mattered.

The House couldn’t muster the votes to pass it anyway. Since the temporary budget takes effect immediately, it needed to get 71 “yes” votes in the House. But Republicans didn’t support the bill, and Democrats have 71 votes only if all of them are present and vote in favor. They didn’t, and the bill failed.

The House will have another chance this week

powers will have some new voting records and other materials that can be used in political ads or campaign brochures.

Hope that makes the people who aren’t going to get paid happy to be part of the big picture.

dougFINKE Doug Finke’s column is syndicated

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if it takes up the version that passed the Senate.

But unless some Republicans change their minds, it wouldn’t be wise to assume the thing is going to pass.

And remember, Repub-

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The stately Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, might not see a budget compromise anytime soon, according to columnist Doug Finke. lican Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he’d veto a temporary budget anyway.

So by the end of this week, we could be right back where we are now: no permanent budget, no temporary budget, and no end in sight.

But at least the political

Rauner, friend of the unionized state worker.

What?

That was the spin that emerged last week during the budget impasse where, more and more, up is down or whatever term you may want to apply.

Rauner made repeated statements last week about how he is going to fight to ensure state workers get paid on time and get paid in full, even if the state has no budget that provides the legal authority to do it. At one point, he even pledged to work with union leaders to pursue steps to ensure the paychecks go out on time.

Presumably, those would be the same union leaders Rauner vilified during the campaign and beyond for making demands on behalf of their members that, he said, helped to sink the state into a financial morass.

Remember, he’s made comments about how unionized state workers get salaries and benefits more generous than those in the private sector.

And these would be the same unionized employees who are trying to get a new labor

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...[W]e could be right back where we are now: no permanent budget, no temporary budget, and no end in sight.

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contract from the administration. The largest of those unions, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, keeps sending updates to members and testifying at committees about how badly those negotiations are going and how the Rauner administration is demanding concessions that will be extremely costly to workers.

But for now, the governor is the workers’ pal who will move mountains to ensure they are paid.

I-55 travel boom?

Rauner followed through on a previous threat and grounded the state airplanes that shuttle lawmakers and state officials between Chicago and Springfield.

We’ll have to carefully monitor the situation to see whether this provides an uptick in economic activity, especially along the Interstate 55 corridor.

Will gasoline sales increase? Will sales of snacks and soft drinks take off to take the edge off a boring drive?

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Treat visitors with grace and common sense ELFRIEDE SUNDBERG Charlotte, North Carolina

On June 30, we were in Sterling to attend the 100th birthday celebration of June Callighan, an

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aunt of my husband. The family, the Sundbergs, grew up in Sterling, and quite a few members still live and work there.

Since we had time to spare, we went to see the Dillon mansion because Aunt June had told us she had visited there many times. We were turned away by the tour guide

because we were 20 minutes late, and the next tour would not start until 2 p.m.

We were disappointed not only by missing the tour but by the insistence of the guide that she was following rules.

We want to let her know that rules are important, but more important is common sense and gracious-

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Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is proving to be quite adept at skirting responsibility for the current Statehouse impasse and impending government shutdown.

He has relentlessly painted himself as the good guy, even to the point of blatantly abandoning his previous stances.

For instance, Rauner has righteously slammed the Democrats’ “unconstitutional” unbalanced budget, even though his own proposed budget was also billions of dollars out of balance.

Rauner trashed that Democratic budget even after he signed the part that funded schools, thereby ensuring that he avoided blame if schools didn’t open on time.

Rauner warned in April that the state had no money to bail out Chicago, then offered $200 million a year in “found money” for the Chicago Public Schools to keep it from going belly up.

The same man who often refers to the state employee union AFSCME as “AFSCAMMY” and who told the Chicago Tribune editorial board that the crisis of a state fiscal meltdown “creates opportunity” to get his non-budget issues passed, last week pledged to work arm in arm with the unions to make sure those poor state workers got their paychecks, even though the lack of a budget means there is no legal appropriation to do so.

HE’S A CLEVER DUDE, that one. He’ll say just about anything to shift the focus off him and onto the Democrats.

Rauner said last week via an email to state employees that he hadn’t heard any response to his newly proposed compromises on his non-budget demands, which he wants resolved before he’ll even talk about the budget.

But Senate President John Cullerton had been working with the governor on workers’ comp, property taxes and other issues, and many of Rauner’s “new” compromises weren’t new at all.

The Democrats have responded by pushing a proposal that they hope will help give them an edge on the governor.

The Senate Democrats last week used their large, veto-proof majority to pass a bill to fund a few “essential” state operations for one month, at a cost of $2.26 billion.

The legislation includes funding for things such as sex offender GPS tracking, community care programs for the elderly, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency’s monitoring of nuclear

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sites and its natural disaster response, along with operational funding for veterans’ homes, the Illinois State Police, the Illinois School for the Deaf, the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, the Illinois National Guard, and DCFS group homes, foster homes and protective services, That’s not an easy bill to vote against. The TV ads write themselves. But zero Republicans voted for it.

The House Democrats, who have a smaller majority than their SenGov. Bruce ate counRauner terparts, The couldn’t pass Republican the bill on governor their own lays blame on legislative because they Democrats didn’t have for the budget stalemate and all of their members in has proved “clever” at the chamber making that last week, but argument, they still got writes columnist Republicans Rich Miller. on record as opposing it.

House Speaker Michael Madigan told reporters that he’d heard at least two House Republicans were willing to vote to keep the government from totally shutting down. But the House GOP leadership said the governor had placed a very large “brick” on the bill, and the Republicans complied with his wishes, as they pretty much always have since Rauner’s inauguration.

That constant compliance is starting to have a price.

RAUNER MET WITH the House Republican Caucus last week to thank them for sticking with him throughout the spring session and to ask them for more support during the overtime session.

Rauner thanked them for voting “present” at his request on controversial bills that could get them in hot water with constituents. He was politely reminded, however, that they actually voted “no” on quite a few bills, including the education funding bill that the governor wound up signing into law.

Nobody enjoys getting the rug pulled out from under them, so the House GOPs have a right to be a little ticked off.

It wouldn’t hurt if the more reasonable Republican lawmakers finally find the courage to suggest a way out of this mess.

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Judge: Jail’s newspaper ban violates right Facility’s officials have concerns they pose security risks CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge in Chicago has ruled that a long-standing ban on all newspapers at one of the nation’s largest jails violates inmates’ right to free speech.

Judge Matthew Kennelly said the Cook County Jail has some legitimate concerns that

newspapers pose security risks, including that they could be fashioned into weapons or contain stories that might incite gang violence. But he concluded that the noexceptions prohibition goes too far.

Kennelly wrote that the total ban, which the jail adopted 31 years ago, was an “extreme response” and “extinguishes an inmate’s ability to exercise his First Amendment right to read

newspapers.” He noted in the ruling, which was released Monday, that federal and Illinois state prisons don’t have such bans.

The nearly 10,000-inmate jail does permit other paper-based items, including books, letters, cards, and even magazines. But the jail argues in court filings that newspapers – with their physical properties and content – are unique. One of the jail’s central concerns

is that information in daily Chicago newspapers about street-gang turf battles could provoke violence between gang-affiliated detainees.

But Kennelly says there are options short of full prohibitions. He suggested making newspapers available only at the jail library, which, among other things, would enable staff to remove articles about rival gangs.

The Cook County

Sheriff’s Office, which oversees the jail, issued a statement Tuesday repeating its concerns.

But it added that it respected the ruling and was “making arrangements to provide our detainee population with access to newspapers in a controlled and safe manner.”

In earlier filings, the jail contended that inmates do have news alternatives: They can watch television. Kennelly

rejected that argument, pointing out that guards or inmate consensus decide what TV channel to watch.

The ruling stems from a 2013 lawsuit that was filed by former inmate Gregory Koger after the jail refused to let him have a Chicago Tribune mailed to him. The activist was serving a 300-day term for misdemeanor criminal trespass, simple battery and resisting arrest.

IN BRIEF

SEX ASSAULT CHARGES

Greece gets until Sunday for plan

Bill Cosby’s public moralizing was his undoing

BRUSSELS (AP) – Frustrated and angered eurozone leaders gave Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras a lastminute chance Tuesday to finally come up with a viable proposal on how to save his country from financial ruin.

Overcoming their surprise when Tsipras failed to present them with a detailed plan, the leaders reluctantly agreed to a final summit Sunday, saying that could give both sides an opportunity to stave off collapse of the struggling but defiant member nation.

Underscoring the gravity of the challenge, European Union President Donald Tusk decided to call all 28 EU leaders to Brussels instead of only the 19 eurozone members, because, for the bloc, it “is maybe the most critical moment in our history.”

French President Francois Hollande agreed. “It’s not just the problem of Greece – it’s the future of the European Union” that’s at stake, he said.

No nuclear deal yet; deadline extended VIENNA (AP) – Negotiators at the Iran nuclear talks pushed past their second deadline in a week Tuesday, raising new questions about the ability of world powers to cut off all Iranian pathways to a bomb through diplomacy. The discussions, already in their 12th day, were prolonged until possibly Friday.

“We knew it would have been difficult, challenging, and sometimes hard,” said Federica Mogherini, the European Union’s foreign policy chief. She said the negotiations would continue despite hitting some “tense” moments, and the U.S. State Department declared the current interim nuclear arrangement with Iran extended through Friday.

As the latest target date arrived for a deal that would set a decade of restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and other top diplomats huddled in Vienna in search of a breakthrough.

Judge cites image as reason why he released testimony NEW YORK (AP) – For decades, Bill Cosby cast himself as America’s dad and then as America’s granddad, a moralist with tough talk for young p e o p l e about acting responsibly. It was that image Bill that proved Cosby to be his undoing.

The judge who unsealed documents Monday revealing Cosby’s 2005 admission that he obtained quaaludes to give to young women before sex cited the comedian’s public moralizing in deciding to release the testimony.

The testimony, from a decade-old lawsuit, has called into question

SOUTH CAROLINA

Senate gives final OK to Confederate flag removal House republicans seek way to keep some kind of symbol at Statehouse COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Senate gave its final approval Tuesday to removing the Confederate flag from the Capitol grounds, but across the hall in the House, Republicans quietly sought a way to make a last stand to preserve some kind of symbol honoring their Southern ancestors at the Statehouse.

The House is scheduled to begin debate today on the bill to take down the flag and its pole and send the banner to the state’s Confederate Relic Room.

F-16, small plane crash; two killed MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) – An F-16 fighter jet smashed into a small plane Tuesday over South Carolina, killing two people and raining down plane parts and debris over a wide swath of marshes and rice fields.

The two people aboard the smaller Cessna were killed, and the plane was completely destroyed, National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Peter Knudson said. The pilot of the F-16 ejected and “is apparently uninjured,” he said. A press release from Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter said the pilot, Maj. Aaron Johnson from the 55th Fighter Squadron, was taken to Joint Base Charleston’s medical clinic for observation.

The fighter jet crash-landed into woods around the privately owned Lewisfield Plantation, an estate dating to 1750.

The NTSB is investigating the cause.

AP

The home of entertainer Bill Cosby is seen Monday in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, outside Philadelphia. A former Temple University employee says she was drugged and sexually assaulted by Cosby at the home in 2004. Unsealed court documents released Monday show that Cosby admitted under oath that he obtained quaaludes for the purpose of having sex with young women.

Cosby’s denials that he “The stark contrast has a significant interdrugged and sexually between Bill Cosby, the est.” assaulted women. public moralist, and Cosby’s moralizing Cosby had fought the Bill Cosby, the subject also triggered the most request from The Associ- of serious allegations recent round of allegaated Press to unseal the concerning improper tions by more than two material. [and perhaps criminal] dozen women who say But U.S. District Judge conduct, is a matter to he assaulted them. Last Eduardo Robreno in which the AP – and by October, 31-year-old P h i l a d e l p h i a r u l e d : extension the public – c o m e d i a n H a n n i b a l

Buress set off the storm when he noted the contrast between Cosby’s image and the accusations.

“He gets on TV, ‘Pull your pants up, black people. I was on TV in the ’80s! I can talk down to you because I had a successful sitcom!’”

Buress said. “Yeah, but you rape women, Bill Cosby, so turn the crazy down a couple notches.”

As leader of television’s Huxtable clan in the 1980s, Cosby was the dad who did things right.

It was a persona that made him beloved and rich.

And Cosby gave back.

He and wife Camille offered millions in donations to colleges and other institutions across the country, including $20 million to Spelman College in 1988. He also freely gave advice and opinions on society’s failings, which weren’t welcomed as much as the money.

Gov. Nikki Haley and business leaders support the proposal.

To stress the chamber’s unity after Tuesday’s 36-3 vote, senators invited the widow of their slain colleague Clementa Pinckney to the floor. She stood just inside the door in a black dress, only a few feet from her husband’s desk, which was draped in black cloth with a single white rose on top. Every member stood as she entered and later walked up to her, offering condolences.

After the flag was pulled

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off the Statehouse dome 15 years ago, it was called a settled issue. The banner was instead moved to a monument honoring Confederate soldiers elsewhere on the Capitol grounds.

But the flag debate swiftly gained urgency last month after Pinckney and eight other black people were fatally shot at a historic African-American church in Charleston. A white gunman who police said was motivated by racial hatred is charged in the attack.

Dylann Roof was indicted Tuesday on nine counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder and a

weapons charge.

Haley and other conservatives have said they called for the flag to come down in part because of photos showing Roof posing with the Confederate symbol.

If the House goes along with the Senate’s bill, the flag could be removed by the end of the week.

But if the House changes the bill, either the Senate would have to agree with the changes or lawmakers would have to reconcile their differences in a conference committee, possibly delaying action for weeks. Several senators said the lopsided vote shows they do not

want their bill to change.

Many Republicans in the House insist the flag will come down because of its association with racist groups. But they think lawmakers should at least discuss replacing it with a different flag that flew over Confederate troops.

Rep. Mike Pitts plans to propose several possible flags for the pole and believes he has a majority to pass them. Completely removing the flagpole, he said, would scrub history, which includes family members from his Laurens County home and from the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia.

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HIV-positive woman is hiding health from men Dear Abby, I moved away from my hometown 18 years ago. At the time, a friend of mine had found out she was HIV-positive. Thankfully, healthwise she’s doing well. To look at her, you would never know.

We have reconnected, but I have recently learned that she had several relationships in the past and didn’t reveal that she was HIV-positive or use protection.

She says she “loves” these men, their families and their children. It makes me sick that she’s killing them.

Someone called her doctor and he talked to her about it, but she lied and said that she had told them. These men have no idea.

What can be done so

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

she quits spreading this disease?

– She’s Killing Them in Indiana Dear S.K.T., I ran your letter by an old and trusted friend, Dr. Mervyn Silverman, former director of health in San Francisco.

He asked me to reassure you that if your friend has been under treatment for HIV, her

chances of passing it on are far less than they were years ago. He also mentioned that if these men’s wives had contracted HIV from their husbands and become pregnant, that their disease would very likely have been discovered.

You need to talk to your friend and explain that this is both a health issue and one of morality. If she’s continuing to have unprotected sex with her partners, there is still some potential risk that she could pass along the virus. So if she truly loves anyone but herself, she will get with the program and be honest about her health status.

Dear Abby, I’m a single mother of two wonderful daughters. I have a fantastic

boyfriend, “Roy,” who I met when I was pregnant with my second.

We have been together for 6 months and I love him very much.

Unfortunately, he has become mildly controlling and critical. Roy has no children of his own, and he doesn’t seem to realize what goes into working, raising children and running a household.

Recently, he gave me a promise ring, which I accepted. He’s great with the girls and he makes me happy.

My father, however, says that the controlling behavior will only get worse down the road. I think it’s because Roy was laid off from work and is having a hard time finding a job. I’m sure once he’s working, he’ll be less focused on me.

Who’s right, me or my father?

– Mom of Two in Rhode Island

your time and please don’t rush.

Dear Abby, I have been a divorcee for 12 years. I haven’t dated in more than a decade. I know a man who was widowed a couple of months ago.

His wife died in her sleep. I have always been interested in him. When would it be appropriate to approach him?

– Interested in Chicago

Dear Mom of Two, When a couple has been together for only 6 months, they are usually still in what is referred to as the “honeymoon phase.” Has Roy been jobless since you met him? If the layoff is recent, then his change in behavior may be related to his frustration at not being able to find another job.

However, your father not only has a point, he also has more experience than you do. Pay attention to what he’s telling you. If Roy becomes increasingly controlling and critical, you’ll know your father was right, and you should return that promise ring. So take

Dear Interested, If I were you, I’d get in line now.

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Thursday, July 9 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

AARP driver safety class, 8 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

‘Blood pressure screening, 8-9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

Free blood pressure clinic, 8:30-9:30 a.m., The Eureka Inn, 110 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

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

Office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 212 Third Ave., Sterling.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling.

Whiteside County Senior Center representative, 9:30 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-6229230.

Free blood pressure check,

10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. First Steps and Beyond ... for Survivors, meeting of fellowship for survivors of a family member’s death, 11:30 a.m., Sunrise II Family Restaurant, 101 W. Second St., Byron. Reservations: call Serenity Hospice & Home by 10 a.m. Thursday at 815-7324111.

Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815626-7333, ext. 317.

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

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

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

Affliction of Addition Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

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

KSB Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., second floor, Town Square Centre, 102 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

“Someday is Today: Live Your Bucket List” presenta-

tion, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

American Red Cross, 2-7 p.m., Tampico United Methodist Church, 202 Lincoln Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

Free Naturalization/Immigration Services, 3-5 p.m., Room 1E08, Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, 309-736-7727.

Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 3:30 p.m., Terrace Conference Room, Pinecrest Manor, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mount Morris, 815734-9069.

The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 5 p.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-440-7992.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 5 p.m., Whiteside Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-379-2293.

Speak Boldly Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Sons of American Legion Post 12, 6:30 p.m., Legion Post, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815284-2003.

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

PEO Sisterhood, Chapter KM, 7 p.m., home of Ellen Mumford.

Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St., Sterling.

Covered Bridge Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton. Membership information: 815-223-0558.

Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, 7 p.m., Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-3811.

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

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

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

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-4415327.

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

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

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Friday, July 10 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and chil-

dren clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Kelly Hearing Aids, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Friends etc.) group for bereaved adults, 9-10 a.m., Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 state Route 2 S. Oregon. Call 815-732-4111 by 4 p.m. Thursday if planning to attend; if no one calls, the group will not meet.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Bingo, 9:30-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Red Cross pherisis blood drive, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Affliction of Addition Nar-

cotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Medicare information class, 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Registration: 815622-9230.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2682.

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

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

815-622-9230.

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

Book Club, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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.

Second Wind Entertainers,

1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Skeet shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-336-2191.

Open to public.

Farmers Market, 4-7:30 p.m., Riverfront, downtown Dixon.

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, July 8 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-2843306.

Farmers Market, 8-11a.m., West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100

W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

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

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

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

Canasta, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Bureau Valley Buddy Bags cookout, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Soldiers and Sailors Park, South Main Street and Park Avenue, Princeton.

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.

Trivia program, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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Be the best with barbecue Wow guests at next backyard party with your own sauce

BY DANIEL NEMAN Tribune News Service

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ou may talk about your barbecue. You may even brag that your barbecue is worldfamous.

But knowing how to cook meat at just the right temperature is only a small part of the barbecue experience. Making a rub is merely the first step.

If you are going to claim credit for world-beating barbecue, you can’t cover it with something that comes out of a jar. Real masters of the barbecue make their own sauce.

To be sure, plenty of great, commercially available barbecue sauces are out there. And buying one at the store is easier than making it yourself. But when you get right down to it, it’s not that much easier.

Most barbecue sauces are a mixture of sweet tastes and tart, of rich flavors and acid, of spiciness and salt. The key lies in selecting the appropriate ingredients and using them to create a breathless balance among the competing flavors.

To get an idea of where to start, I turned first to Steven Raichlen. Of course, I turned to Steven Raichlen.

Raichlen has written more than 25 books, many of them about barbecue, including the irreplaceable “The Barbecue! Bible.” I took a couple of his books down from the bookcase and eagerly paged through them.

That’s when I saw that most of his barbecue

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Frank’s Famous Barbecue Sauce is perfect for pulled pork. sauce recipes contain liquid smoke. I’ll still swear by “The Barbecue! Bible” as an unimpeachable source for recipes about international methods for grilling meat, but I have always held that using liquid smoke is cheating.

So, instead, I pulled out a recipe I have been making for 15 years. It’s from Texas, and therefore meant to go with barbecued beef brisket. But this is such an all-purpose sauce that it would go just as well with pork ribs, chicken and even lamb. It is the ultimate expression

of a perfectly balanced barbecue sauce.

It begins with a base of ketchup and tomatoes.

For sweetness, it calls for equal measures of molasses and brown sugar. Aromatic notes are provided by onions, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. An unexpected depth comes from a half-cup of coffee.

And the required heat comes courtesy of Dijon mustard and a couple of chipotle peppers – which also create the smokiness (but not the liquid smokiness) that is so desirable in barbecue.

A sauce such as this one should be used judiciously, and only at the end of cooking. In fact, if you are making it for brisket, it should only be served on the side of the already cooked meat.

For other uses, such as ribs or chicken, it should only be added in the last few minutes over the fire.

Any longer than that, and the sugar and the molasses will burn.

This Texas sauce, besides being a Texas sauce, also might be considered a Midwestern sauce, because it has

some sweetness to it and a tomato base. It’s what people in most parts of the country consider a barbecue sauce.

But not the good folks of North Carolina. In North Carolina, or at least in eastern North Carolina, they don’t want to talk about tomatoes in their barbecue sauce.

They don’t even want to hear about tomatoes.

Barbecue sauce in eastern North Carolina is made from vinegar, with peppers in it and maybe a few other spices.

A vinegar-based sauce

cuts right through the richness of pulled pork. But it also makes a spectacular barbecued chicken.

My favorite bottled vinegar-based sauce is called Scott’s Barbecue Sauce.

It is sold throughout the southeast but is made in a tiny little restaurant in Goldsboro, North Carolina, a midsize town that is not particularly near anywhere else.

Naturally, the company is not about to release its secret recipe. So, I set about to try to re-create it. Mine might not taste exactly like Scott’s, but it is awfully good in its own right.

I began with a mixture of two vinegars, white and apple cider. Then I tossed in 1½ tablespoons of cayenne pepper – how much you add depends on how hot you want it – and equal amounts of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Why equal amounts? I wanted to keep it simple.

My version had a wonderful, surprisingly complex flavor, a pleasant tang, plenty of heat and no sweetness whatsoever. It is not what a lot of people think of as barbecue sauce; it is thin in texture and tastes more like a vinegary hot sauce. It can be used as a marinade or as a finishing sauce, served on the side once the pulled pork is cooked or basted over chicken while it is on the grill.

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Make competition worthy pulled pork sandwiches at home

BY SUSAN SELASKY Tribune News Service

Pulled pork is one of those cooking projects that takes hours to complete, but requires little effort. Actually, the only effort involved is applying the spice rub and keeping an eye on it.

Whether you cook this in the oven or the outdoor grill, if you keep the heat constant, you’ll end up with moist and tender pork.

The past few times I’ve made it, I used a tip barbecue competition cooks do: partial cut away what is called the “money muscle.” It needs to be still attached, but as little as possible. Cutting this striped, tube-shaped muscle on the opposite side of the blade bone allows it to brown and get that crispy charred bark on all sides. It’s considered the tastiest part of the pork and what is

often presented to judges in barbecue competitions.

For home cooks, consider it your secret weapon for producing the best melt-in-yourmouth pulled pork with crispy charred bits. If you do try this, sample a little bit of the meat from the money muscle first before shredding the entire pork butt.

You will get a taste of that tenderness that will be a delight in every bite.

Pulled pork is a terrific make-ahead recipe. You can serve it at home or at a gathering where it has the potential to serve many. Today’s recipe makes enough for at least 12 to 14 generous sandwiches.

There are many, many versions of pulled pork from sweet to spicy to those doused in sauce and those on the dry

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Pulled Pork Barbecue Serves: 12 Preparation time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time) Total time: 6 hours, 30 minutes (not active time) This is a terrific makeahead recipe; serve it at home or bring it to a party.

The total time seems long but the pork doesn’t need much attention during roasting.

Dry Rub 3 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon dry mustard 2 to 3 tablespoons coarse sea salt 1 (5- to 7-pound) pork butt Cider Vinegar Barbecue Sauce 1½ cups cider vinegar 1 cup yellow or brown mustard ½ cup ketchup 1/ cup brown sugar 3 2 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 to 14 hamburger buns 1 recipe Spicy Slaw (recipe follows) Pickle spears, optional PORK CONTINUED ON A11

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side. And then there’s the option of topping them with slaw, which is my preference.

This pulled pork and the spicy slaw that goes with it is one of my favorites. You can use your favorite rub and use barbecue sauce of choice in place of the cider vinegar sauce.

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Emil Zatopek from Czechoslovakia, who won four Olympic gold medals, including the 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and marathon in 1952, said, “One day the factory sports coach, who was very strict, pointed at four boys, including me, and ordered us to run in a race. I protested that I was weak and not fit to run, but ... a doctor said that I was perfectly well. So I had to run, and when I got started I felt I wanted to win. But I only came in second. That was the way it started.”

At the bridge table, we sometimes get only one chance to make or break a contract, but occasionally a second opportunity comes along. It would be irksome to miss both.

In this deal, South was in four hearts. West led the spade two.

What happened after that?

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North, though, with a suitable-looking maximum, had no hesitation in raising to four hearts.

An opening lead of the club eight would have defeated the contract quickly.

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Down with calorie counting Spicy slaw hits I

n my last column, I talked about the paleo diet and mentioned that calorie counting is not emphasized much. While I believe that managing calories is necessary to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, counting calories is not an exact science.

It is very easy to overestimate or underestimate the calorie counts of various foods, even if you read labels and weigh or measure everything you eat.

To determine the caloric energy of a specific food item, a portion is placed in a device called a bomb calorimeter, which basically burns up the food and measures how much heat is released. The technology hasn’t changed much in 100 years, but the type of food we consume has

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changed immeasurably.

If you eat much packaged or processed food and rely on the calorie count on the nutrition label, you should realize that not every single food has been tested by a bomb calorimeter. Food manufacturers sometimes use estimates or determine calorie counts based on similar foods that have been tested.

Also, your body does not function in exactly the same way as a bomb

calorimeter. You do not “burn up” every bit of food that you eat. While fiber is technically a carbohydrate, it’s not something your body digests.

This has caused scientists to rethink the calorie counts for some fiberrich foods, such as nuts.

Other factors might affect the energy availability of various foods – some inherent in the food itself, and some having to do with your body’s ability to digest and absorb nutrients.

Given that, what can you do to easily limit calorie intake without obsessively weighing and measuring your food? Here are just a few ideas: Fill most of your plate with vegetables: Most of us don’t get enough.

They are fiber-rich, nutrient-dense, and low in calories. Start by includ-

ing a serving of dark, leafy greens every day.

Pay attention to portion size: One simple way uses your hand as a reference.

For most meals, choose a palm sized portion of protein, at least one fist-sized portion of vegetables, a serving of carbohydrate that just fits in your cupped hand, and a serving of healthy fat about the size of your thumb.

Eat slowly: Give your brain time to recognize and process all of the various hunger and satiety signals involved in eating, so that you can stop before you are completely stuffed.

Reduce sugar consumption: Added sugars are a source of empty calories that provide no nutrition. Giving up soda and other sweetened beverages would be a good place to start.

Texas chipotle sauce great on many meats SAUCE

1 to 1½ tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika Combine all ingredients and store in the refrigerator. Stir or shake well before using. Serve with pulled pork or use to baste chicken on a grill.

Per (2 tablespoon) serving: 3 calories; no fat; no saturated fat; no cholesterol; no protein; 1 g carbohydrate; no sugar; no fiber; 146 mg sodium; 2 mg calcium

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I tried it with chicken and loved it. I can’t wait to use it again.

But I still wasn’t done with vinegar-based sauces, because I wanted to make Frank’s Famous Barbecue Sauce.

I have no idea who Frank is. I don’t even know if his sauce is, in fact famous. It lacks the garlic and onion powders and paprika of my version, but it compensates with mustard.

And instead of cayenne, it uses Texas Pete hot sauce.

That’s how you know it is truly a North Carolina sauce. Made in WinstonSalem, North Carolina, Texas Pete is practically the national dish of North Carolina. But here is the catch: It is not available in many places outside of North Carolina. I used a supermarket brand instead.

There is one more thing about Frank’s. It calls for a full pound of vegetable shortening to be melted into a quart of apple cider vinegar. Maybe that was acceptable some 40 years ago, when the recipe was written. But I’m just not going to subject anyone to that much fat, so instead I used ¼ cup of the shortening.

Even that relatively little amount makes a difference. It gives the sauce more depth, more richness. I tried mine over pulled pork, and it proved to be the perfect counterpoint.

The only problem is that you have to use it while it is warm. Otherwise, the shortening begins to re-form back into its gooey, gelatinous state.

– Recipe by Daniel Neman

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Texas chipotle barbecue sauce is such an all-purpose sauce that it would go well with brisket, pork ribs, chicken and even lamb.

Texas Chipotle Barbecue Sauce Yield: 3 cups 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup ketchup ½ cup coffee 3 tablespoons molasses 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 chipotle peppers, see note Note: Chipotle peppers are sold in small cans in the Hispanic section of most grocery stores.

1. Put oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and add onions and garlic. Cook until the onion becomes translu-

cent, about 3 minutes, while occasionally stirring. Add tomatoes and simmer 8 minutes.

Add ketchup, coffee, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and chipotle peppers, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

2. Puree in a food processor. Store in a refrigerator.

Per (2 tablespoon) serving: 39 calories; 1 g fat; no saturated fat; no cholesterol; no protein; 7 g carbohydrate; 7 g sugar; no fiber; 177 mg sodium; 9 mg calcium.

– Recipe by Jack McDavid, via Food Network

North Carolina Barbecue Sauce Yield: 2 cups 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup apple cider vinegar

Frank’s Famous Barbecue Sauce Yield: About 4¼ cups 1 quart (32 ounces) apple cider vinegar ¼ cup vegetable shortening 5 tablespoons salt 3 tablespoons pepper 1 tablespoon mustard 2 to 3 ounces vinegarbased hot sauce, preferably Texas Pete Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and heat, occasionally stirring, until the shortening has melted. Mix thoroughly before serving.

Store in a refrigerator, but always heat until the shortening has melted before using. Serve with pulled pork.

Per (2 tablespoon) serving: 14 calories; 1 g fat; no saturated fat; no cholesterol; no protein; no carbohydrate; no sugar; no fiber; 1,017 mg sodium; 3 mg calcium – Adapted from a recipe from Pat Row

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In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, dry mustard and sea salt. Rub the spice blend all over the pork and marinate for as long as you have time – as little as 1 hour or up to overnight, covered in the refrigerator.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees or prepare your outdoor grill for a constant 275 to 300 degrees. Put the pork in a roasting pan, cover and roast for about 6 hours.

About two-thirds of the way through cooking, remove the cover.

Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer stuck into the thickest part of the pork registers 195 degrees.

(Basically, you want to roast it until it’s falling apart.) If it’s reached 195 degrees, but still not tender, continue roasting another hour.

While the pork is roasting, prepare the barbecue sauce. In a saucepan set over medium heat, combine the vinegar, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, kosher salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Simmer gently, stirring, for 10 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.

Remove the sauce from the heat and set it aside.

When the pork is done, take it out of the oven and put it on a large platter. Allow the meat to rest for about 10 minutes.

You will want to pull the meat apart while it’s still warm. Grab two forks.

Using one to steady the roast, use the other to pull shreds of meat off.

Put the shredded pork in a bowl and pour half of the sauce over it. Stir it all up so that the pork is coated with the sauce.

To serve, spoon the pulled pork mixture onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun and top with some slaw. Serve with pickle spears and the remaining sauce on the side if desired.

Per serving: 722 calories (57 percent from fat),

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46 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 39 g carbohydrates, 38 g protein, 2,610 mg sodium, 129 mg cholesterol, 166 mg calcium, 5 g fiber – Adapted from “Eat This Book: Cooking with Global Fresh Flavors” by Tyler Florence (Clarkson Potter, $32.50)

Spicy Slaw Serves: 12 Preparation time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling) Serve this slaw recipe atop the pulled pork. It’s also terrific on its own as a potluck dish.

1 small to medium head of green cabbage 2 carrots, peeled, shredded 1 red onion, peeled, thinly sliced 2 green onions, washed, ends removed, chopped 1 fresh red chile, washed, stem removed, sliced 1½ cups mayonnaise ¼ cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Juice of 1 lemon Pinch of sugar ½ teaspoon celery seed Several dashes of hot sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, red onion, green onions and chile.

In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice and sugar and stir to blend.

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to mix.

Season the slaw with celery seed, hot sauce, salt and black pepper.

Cover and chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

Per serving: 283 calories (86 percent from fat), 27 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 370 mg sodium, 20 mg cholesterol, 64 mg calcium, 3 g fiber – Adapted from “Eat This Book: Cooking with Global Fresh Flavors” by Tyler Florence (Clarkson Potter, $32.50)

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The battle for control of the breast milk industry TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – It could trade for 400 times more than the price of crude oil and 2,000 times more than iron ore. If sold off the shelf, it could cost more than 150 times the price of a gallon of cow’s milk and 15 times more than coffee.

Going for as much as $4 per ounce, breast milk is a hot commodity that is emerging as a surprisingly cutthroat industry, one that states are seeking to regulate amid a battle for control between nonprofit and for-profit banks that supply hospital neonatal units.

The debate among the for-profit and nonprofit organizations can be sharp-elbowed. It centers

on whose processes result in the safest milk for premature babies in neonatal intensive care units, which need the milk if a mother has difficulty producing enough or the child has trouble latching. Each side claims the moral high ground, with nonprofits generally saying milk distribution should be altruistic, and for-profit companies arguing mothers deserve to be compensated.

In the United States, there are two for-profit companies and soon to be three, and one nonprofit that oversees 15 milk banks in the U.S. in addition to three in Canada.

Ten nonprofit banks are in development. Against this backdrop, lawmakers

in New Jersey and Michigan are considering legislation to license banks, while legislators in California, Maryland, New York and Texas already have regulations.

Mothers have long had far from a monolithic view on the question of milk banking, but what’s changing is the availability of more options as the industry matures. For some, the work involved in cleaning bottle parts and in pumping and storing their milk warrants being paid. Others view donating their milk, considered superior to formula in nutrition and immunity-building qualities, as a charitable service.

“You just never know who it’s going to,” said

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“It could go to someone who could someday cure cancer, or it could be someone that marries my son or takes care of me if I need help one day if I’m in the hospital.”

Rachel Palencik, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, said her breast milk was taking up space in her freezer, so she tried to donate it to a bank but didn’t have enough. So she tried to sell it – and wouldn’t try it again.

“A lot of it was either scammers or men wanting to consume it, which isn’t my cup of tea,” she said. So she ended up donating to an individual mother rather than through a bank.

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Rachel Palencik plays with her daughter, Claire, 2, as her 3-month-old son, Trevor, sleeps June 17 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. About 4,000 mothers participate in 15 nonprofit milk banks across the United States, but the entry of for-profit milk banks has led to tensions as state lawmakers begin regulating the industry. Palencik wants to be sure that her breast milk goes to a mom and infant who need it.

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ZIONSVILLE, Ind. (AP) – FBI agents and Indiana State Police raided the home of Subway restaurant spokesman Jared Fogle on Tuesday, removing electronics from the property and searching the house with a police dog, 2 months after the then-executive director of Fogle’s foundation was arrested on child pornography charges.

FBI agent Wendy Osborne said the agency was conducting an investigation in Zionsville, an affluent Indianapolis suburb, but wouldn’t say whether it involved Fogle or describe the nature of the investigation.

Subway said in a statement that it is “very concerned” about the raid, which it believes “is related to a prior investigation” of a former employee of the Jared Foundation,

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“Jared continues to cooperate with authorities, and he expects no actions to be forthcoming,” the company said.

“Both Jared and Subway agree that this was the appropriate step to take.”

Federal prosecutors in May filed a criminal complaint charging Taylor, 43, with seven counts of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. Fogle issued a statement after the charges were filed saying he was shocked by the allegations and was severing all ties with Taylor.

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Numbers game That’s how many Ohio State Buckeye quarterbacks have been listed on the preseason 80-player watch list for the Maxwell Award, given annually to the nation’s player of the year.

CLUB VOLLEYBALL

Martin commits to Huskies Sterling junior to play at NIU

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5554 @STyReynolds

The more letters and offers she got to play volleyball in college, Kaylee Martin just kept waiting for the one she really wanted.

Then, after the Sterling High School junior had almost given up on the Northern Illinois Huskies, fate intervened.

“I never got anyKaylee thing from them Martin in the mail or Sterling email, and I was Junior really upset,” Martin admitted. “But one night I was sitting on the floor in my room, calling other colleges and coaches, and my mom walks in and hands me an envelope.

“When I saw it was from NIU, I just freaked out. I called them right away, then went to a spring tournament to watch them, then saw them watching me at a couple of my [club] tournaments. Everything fell into place after that.”

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Martin file School: Sterling Year: Junior Sport: Volleyball Position: Outside hitter FYI: Verbally committed to NIU last month. … Was SVM’s player of the year last season. … Will be entering her third year as a varsity starter for the Golden Warriors.

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Sterling junior Kaylee Martin (8) played the outside hitter position for the Club Fusion 16 Black squad that placed second in the AAU National Tournament last month in Orlando, Florida.

Fusion puts it together Local duo helps club team to second place at nationals

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have so much fun on and off the court.”

“We’ve actually become best friends,” Martin added, “and it was a great throwback to For as long as Jessa Long and when we were little kids and Kaylee Martin have been playjust starting out. To experience ing volleyball, the local duo one of the best moments of our has pretty much seen it all and lives, something we’re going to done it all. remember forever, and to do it But the juniors from Dixon together is so amazing.” and Sterling achieved one Long will be entering her more first on the court last third season as a varsity starter month, as part of a 10-player for the Duchesses in the fall, team that placed second at the while Martin returns for her AAU National Tournament in third year with the Warriors Orlando, Florida. after being named SVM’s playTheir team of 16-year-olds er of the year last season as a out of Club Fusion in Marengo sophomore. took runner-up honors in the But for 7 months outside of national championship of the the high school season, the 16 Open division, in a match Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com two compete in club volleythat was aired on ESPN3.

Dixon junior Jessa Long was a defensive specialist for the ball. After playing on the same Coaches and recruiters from national runner-up Club Fusion 16 Black squad last month in team for a few years when they 336 colleges and universities Orlando, Florida. were younger, Martin went to – including 212 Division I a different club. The two were schools – were in attendance were able to achieve it together. together, but we’d never on different teams for the next at the tournament.

“We go way back; we went before experienced competfew years, before teaming up But what made the accomto nationals when we were 8 ing for a national title in the once again this year. plishment even more special is years old,” Long said. “We’ve top division. I just love playing that the two longtime friends had a lot of fun experiences volleyball with her, and we just TOGETHER CONTINUED ON B3

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Language barrier isolates players Need to learn English important for some Cubs, Sox players

BY FRED MITCHELL Chicago Tribune

Six years ago, Starlin Castro said he felt virtually trapped in Chicago.

The Cubs shortstop didn’t know how to order food from a restaurant. He and several of his friends, also from the Dominican Republic, did not know how to call for a taxi.

Remaining in their apartments often seemed to be the best option.

Since then, Castro has worked hard to speak and understand AP English.

“It is very important to speak Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, who is from the Dominican Republic, felt trapped as a rookie in Chicago because he didn’t English, especially at this know any English. He has since spent time learning the language level,” said Castro, 25. “That to communicate with teammates, coaches and the community. is the first thing that my agent

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Players from Spanish-speaking countries Cubs Starlin Castro, Dominican Rep. Jorge Soler, Cuba Jonathan Herrera, Venezuela Pedro Strop, Dominican Rep. Hector Rondon, Venezuela Miguel Montero, Venezuela

White Sox Jose Abreu, Cuba Emilio Bonifacio, Dominican Rep. Alexei Ramirez, Cuba Carlos Sanchez, Venezuela Melky Cabrera, Dominican Rep. Avisail Garcia, Dominican Rep.

[Paul Kinzer] told me when I came here. He said, ‘You have to practice your English.’ It is not easy.”

Learning how to hit a majorleague curveball, field well consistently, and run the bases intelligently is a daunting enough task for ballplayers new to the big leagues.

Imagine the added burden of learning a new language, assimilating into a different culture, and trying to communicate with English-speaking teammates while leaving behind family and lifelong friends from your native country.

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Keep quiet Mark Cuban Dallas owner fined $25,000 for publicly confirming team’s free agent deals, which can’t be discussed during moratorium period.

Hollywood, Ohio LeBron James NBA superstar is hosting a private screening on Friday of “Trainwreck,” a new comedy in which he plays himself in a supporting role.

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Ditka headed to Oak Brook clinic

Local events

Former Bears coach and hall of famer Mike Ditka will headline a football clinic with Dartmouth coach Buddy Teevens from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the McDonald’s Conference Center in Oak Brook.

The clinic, Practice Like Pros, will demonstrate progressive practice techniques to high school football coaches.

Coaches interested in the free event, co-hosted by the IHSA, should contact Matt Troha at mtroha@ihsa.org for more information.

NFL

Bears have most MNF appearances The Bears have made the most appearances on “Monday Night Football” since 2010.

The Bears have played in 11 of 85 Monday night games in the last five seasons. Three teams are tied for the next most frequent appearances with nine: the Chargers, Jets, and Saints.

The Green Bay Packers have played in only five games.

McNabb arrested for DUI again Former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb has been arrested again in Arizona on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol, following a noninjury collision on June 28.

McNabb served a day in jail last year after pleading guilty in another DUI case resulting from a 2013 arrest in the Phoenix area.

NBA Bulls get Brooks for another year The Bulls will bring back guard Aaron Brooks on a 1-year deal. The agreement can be finalized when the league lifts its moratorium on Thursday.

Brooks, 30, averaged 11.6 points while playing in all 82 games for the Bulls last season. The 6-foot guard struggled in the playoffs, shooting 34.4 percent from the field, and 30 percent from 3-point range.

NHL

Blackhawks sign van Riemsdyk The Chicago Blackhawks provided some stability to their back end when they signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a 2-year contract extension Tuesday.

The one-way deal, which will run through the end of the 2017-18 season, will carry a salary-cap hit of $825,000 per season.

Blues sign star forward Tarasenko The St. Louis Blues have signed star forward Vladimir Tarasenko to an 8-year, $60 million contract.

Tarasenko, 23, made his first career All-Star game, and was 10th in the NHL with 73 points, including 37 goals, to go along with a plus-27 rating.

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FSU quarterback dismissed from team Florida State has dismissed freshman quarterback De’Andre Johnson from the team on the same day that prosecutors released video showing him punching a woman at a bar.

In a statement Monday, coach Jimbo Fisher announced Johnson’s immediate dismissal.

The quarterback, who is charged with misdemeanor battery, had been suspended after the June 24 assault.

Friday Golf 9 a.m.

• Women’s Lincoln Highway tournament, first round, at Timber Creek Golf Course, Dixon

Saturday Golf 9 a.m.

• Women’s Lincoln Highway tournament, final round, at Timber Creek Golf Course, Dixon AP

Serena Williams returns to Victoria Azarenka during their singles match at Wimbledon, London, on Tuesday. Williams won in three sets, and will face Maria Sharapova in the semifinals.

No beating Serena Williams gets past Azarenka; Sharapova next

BY HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer

LONDON – Even as Serena Williams piled up aces and groundstroke winners from all angles, even as she stormed through seven games in a row and 10 of the last 13 in yet another comeback, her Wimbledon quarterfinal against Victoria Azarenka never felt like a runaway.

That’s because Azarenka, a twotime major champion and former No. 1 in her own right, was playing spectacular tennis, too, nearly the equal of Williams in every facet.

Nearly.

For when Williams finds her best game, she becomes unbeatable. And for her past 26 Grand Slam matches she is, indeed, unbeaten. Erasing an early deficit at Centre Court, Williams got past Azarenka 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday with the help of 17 aces and a remarkable ratio of 46 winners to 12 unforced errors.

“It’s been up and down, up and down, but somehow I’m still alive. I don’t know how,” said

Today’s matches • No. 1 Novak Djokovic vs.

No. 9 Marin Cilic • No. 2 Roger Federer vs.

No. 12 Gilles Simon • No. 3 Andy Murray vs. Vasek Pospisil • No. 4 Stan Wawrinka vs.

No. 21 Richard Gasquet Williams, who twice was two points from losing to Britain’s Heather Watson in the third round, and is now 14-0 in threesetters and 37-1 overall in 2015.

“So we’ll see what happens, but I’m just happy to still be here.”

She is closing in on a fourth consecutive major title for a selfstyled Serena Slam, which she already accomplished in 200203. Pull that off, and Williams also will have the third leg of a calendar-year Grand Slam, and go to the U.S. Open with a chance to become the first player since Steffi Graf in 1988 to win all four major trophies in one season.

“I haven’t seen her play like this, honestly,” said Azarenka, who has lost 17 of 20 matches against Williams and all 10 meetings at majors, including after leading by a set and a break at the French Open in May. In Thursday’s semifinals, No. 1 Williams faces No. 4 Maria Sharapova, who beat unseeded American CoCo Vandeweghe 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-2.

Williams is 17-2 against Sharapova, including 16 straight victories. But one of Sharapova’s wins came at Wimbledon, in the 2004 final when, at age 17, she stunned Williams for the first of her five Grand Slam titles.

“Definitely no secrets between each other’s games,” Sharapova said.

Williams, whose major trophy count is at 20, said of the matchup: “I look forward to it.”

Here was the scouting report from Williams’ coach, Patrick Mouratoglou: “If she plays like today, I don’t think anyone can compete.”

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Along for ride on Watson’s farewell at St. Andrews This was one time Luke Donald didn’t mind taking 45 minutes to play a 357-yard hole.

He was on the 18th hole at St. Andrews, and the company he kept that Friday afternoon in 2005 could not have been better.

Donald played with Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, giving him an unobstructed view for the farewell of golf’s greatest champion. Not only was it the final round for Nicklaus at St. Andrews, he closed his incomparable career with his 164th and final AP appearance in a major.

Tom Watson will play in his 41st and final Open Donald and Nicklaus next week at St. Andrews. His group is not yet had sponsorship deals determined, but it figures to be memorable. with the Royal Bank of Scotland, and Donald and what he had done honor that the R&A thought he might get for the game. chose him and Peter the pairing.

“The last few holes, Baker of England to “They came to me every window was filled play alongside Palmer, and ... not warned me, with people watching a there was no shortage of but asked if I would legend.” nerves. be interested in playIan Baker-Finch knows “I was in a funk and ing with Jack in his last the feeling.

I was trying to figure it Open,” Donald said.

He’s not sure why his out,” Baker-Finch said “I didn’t take me long name was chosen to Tuesday. “And I rememto think about it. Even play with Arnold Palmer ber thinking how hard it though it can be a diswhen the King bid fare- was going to be to figure traction – and it was in well at the home of golf it out playing before certain parts – it was a in 1995.

50,000 people who were totally different atmoBaker-Finch won The with Arnie.” sphere. It was a treat to Open in 1991 at Royal But what a memory. play with him and expe- Birkdale, but his game And what an artifact. rience the admiration was starting to slide.

Palmer gave Bakereveryone had for Jack And so while it was an Finch the golf ball he

TV listings

Today Cycling 7 a.m.

• Tour de France, stage 5, Arras to Amiens, NBCSP

MLB 7 p.m.

• Cardinals at Cubs, CSN/ FSN/ESPN

Tennis 7 a.m.

• Wimbledon, men’s quarterfinals, at London, ESPN • Wimbledon, men’s quarterfinals, at London, ESPN2

Thursday Cycling 7 a.m.

• Tour de France, stage 6, Abbeville to Le Havre, NBCSP

Golf 12:30 p.m.

• Web.com, Boise (Idaho) Open, first round, TGC 1 p.m.

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used over the final two holes that year, and then signed it for him.

“I have the last one he played his last hole with at St. Andrews,” BakerFinch said.

Few images in golf are as indelible as Palmer and Nicklaus posing one last time as they cross the Swilcan Bridge.

Next up is Tom Watson, who is playing in his 41st and final Open next week at St. Andrews. Watson is a five-time champion, the only player to win the claret jug on five courses, four of them in Scotland, though not at St. Andrews. He is beloved in the old country.

The task for R&A chief Peter Dawson and his staff is to find the right company for Watson – although the final crossing of the Swilcan Bridge could very well be on a Sunday. Watson was 8 feet away from winning the Open 6 years ago at Turnberry.

He made the cut last year at Royal Liverpool.

Such matters require thought, and Dawson wasn’t tipping his hand.

Yes, it can be a distraction. That’s usually outweighed by the privilege of witnessing how much one player can endear himself to so many.

• U.S. Women’s Open, first round, at Lancaster, Pa., FS1 3 p.m.

• PGA, John Deere Classic, first round, at Silvis, TGC

MLB 1 p.m.

• Blue Jays at White Sox, CSN 6 p.m.

• Cardinals at Pirates, FSN/MLB • Astros at Indians, MLB

Soccer 8:30 p.m.

• CONCACAF, Gold Cup, group stage, Mexico vs.

Cuba, at Chicago, FS1

Tennis 7 a.m.

• Wimbledon, women’s semifinals, at London, ESPN

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Surviving the cobblestones Froome still in good shape after treacherous fourth stage

BY JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer

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Sterling’s Kaylee Martin hits a spike during last season’s match against Geneseo at Musgrove Fieldhouse. Martin has verbally committed to play volleyball at NIU after she graduates in 2017.

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Martin verbally committed to play for the Huskies starting in the fall of 2017 on June 10, during an official visit to the DeKalb campus. Though she can’t officially sign a letter of intent until her senior year, she can’t wait to put her name in the dotted line to accept the Huskies’ full-ride scholarship offer.

“Our last club tournament before nationals, my coach told me that I should call NIU because they had an offer for me,” Martin said. “I asked him if he knew what it was, and he kind of smiled and said it was a full-ride. I was so excited, I called them right away to set up a visit.”

The visit convinced Martin, who also had an offer from Iowa, that DeKalb was the place for her. She cited several reasons, including proximity to home, and the NIU facilities.

“It was my dream school since I went there for a camp when I was 15, and I fell in love with it all on

my visit,” Martin said.

“It’s a great campus, just the perfect size for me. It’s really close to home, so my friends and family can still watch me play. And I love that I’ll have my own bedroom in the dorms, just some comfortable private space where I only share a bathroom with one other person.”

More than that, though, was the time she got to spend with head coach Ray Gooden, associate head coach Lynnette Moster, and some future teammates.

“The girls are all super nice, good people, and really good players,” Martin said, “and the coaches are hilarious and super friendly. Plus, they’ve been there a long time, and they probably won’t leave by the time I get there, so they’ll most likely be my coaches.

“Everyone I met with was so supportive, and I know how much help I’ll get with anything I need when I get there. There were so many reasons to go there, and it’s the perfect offer: everything I wanted at the school I wanted.”

CAMBRAI, France – Having stayed safe on the treacherous cobblestones, Chris Froome cared little about conceding the race leader’s yellow jersey to Tony Martin after Tuesday’s fourth stage of an action-packed Tour de France.

After crashing out of last year’s race early following three crashes in 2 days, Froome had good reason to be nervous given that this stage featured seven sections of cobbles.

But the nightmare scenario never materialized, and the British rider repelled the attacks of defending Tour champion Vincenzo Nibali as the valiant Italian failed to claw back time on him.

“I wasn’t trying to show how strong I was on the cobbles today; it was about staying out of trouble,” said Froome, the 2013 Tour champion. “Congratulations to Tony for his late attack.”

Relieved after cruising through the final paved section, Froome did not chase as the German rider peeled away some 2 miles from the finish line to clinch a fifth Tour stage win, and take the yellow after narrowly missing it on stage 1.

“While Tony’s a great time trialist, he’s not going to be there in the mountains,” Froome said. “I’m happy to see the jersey go to him rather than any of the big overall rivals. This is the perfect situation for us.”

Ferocious side-winds in stage 3, a huge crash in stage 4 that took down 20 riders and put five out of the race, and Tuesday’s cobbles have presented riders with a dangerous cocktail of hazards.

Froome has come through them unscathed, and with a healthy lead over his rivals.

He leads two-time Tour champion Alberto Contador by 36 seconds, Nibali by 1:38, and Colombian rider Nairo Quintana, the 2013 runner-up, by 1:56.

“We can all let off a big sigh of relief after today,” Froome said. “It was a stressful stage and sketchy on the cobbles, and I know we’ll all be sleeping a lot better tonight.”

The 30-year-old Martin, a threetime world time trial champion who finished second to Rohan Dennis in stage 1’s time trial, fell into the arms of his teammates after the stage. Countryman John Degenkolb finished second, and Slovak Peter Sagan was third.

“All the pressure of the last days has come off,” said Martin, who was 1 second behind Froome overnight. “I was really on the limit. I got around the last corner and I was surprised I could make it.”

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Germany’s Tony Martin celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the fourth stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday, a 139-mile trek from Seraing to Cambrai. He also took the overall lead by 12 seconds over England’s Chris Froome.

After the final cobblestone section, he got a flat tire and swapped bikes with teammate Matteo Trentin.

“Changing the bike, with the wrong position, I was just thinking to finish,” Martin said. “Suddenly, 5 kilometers [from] the finish, I just decided to give it a chance.”

He leads Froome by 12 seconds and American rider Tejay Van Garderen – shaping up as a dangerous outsider – by 25 seconds.

Nibali, who built last year’s win on the back of a brilliant performance on the slippery cobbles, failed repeatedly to crack Froome’s resistance.

“I don’t have any regrets,” Nibali

said. “Froome is very strong.”

After Monday’s spill, riders hardly relished the cobbles dotted along the 138.6-mile trek from Seraing to Cambrai, as the race crossed the Meuse river in Belgium’s Walloon region before swinging back into France.

While Martin changed his bike, Contador rode the last 15.5 miles with the broken rim of his wheel rubbing the brakes.

“I hung in there,” the Spaniard said.

Wednesday’s mostly flat fifth stage, over 117.5 miles from Arras to Amiens, will be a welcome relief after a demanding few days.

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Seeded seventh headed into the tournament, Club Fusion 16 Black breezed through the first round of pool play with three straight-set victories. It didn’t lose until the third day of the tournament, and finished with a 10-3 record.

In the quarterfinals, the team defeated K12 Elite out of Tennessee 16-25, 26-24, 15-8. In the semifinals, they beat Mizuno Sports Performance out of Aurora 25-22, 25-23.

That semifinal victory was especially sweet for Martin, because that’s the club she had left Fusion for, before leaving that club and returning to Fusion this offseason.

“I didn’t really know how to feel at first, because I had been upset sometimes about my decision,” said Martin, who earned All-American honors at the event. “But it was awesome that we beat them, and it kind of showed me that everything had paid off in the end.

Submitted photo “We were the underdogs, with Sterling junior Kaylee Martin (left) and Dixon junior Jessa Long were teammates on the Club Fusion everyone kind of overlooking 16 Black team that finished second in the 16 Open Division at the AAU National Tournament last us the whole tournament. It month in Orlando, Florida. was cool that we started peaking at the right time.” that,” Long said. “We played back row as an outside hitter, when she played defense.

Fusion Black had beaten K12 our hearts out, and came back occasionally being subbed out “Jessa is just so fast, and gets at a previous tournament, against a hot K12 team after for a defensive specialist as to everything, even when the something both girls said was being nervous to start that the tournament wore on. Long ball’s coming right at me,” Marunexpected. They had never match. Then, we went into the played exclusively in the back tin said. “She calls the ball right beaten Sports Performance, Sports Performance match with row when the right-side hitters away, especially on serve receive and had actually just lost to a lot of confidence, and looked rotated off the net.

– which I’m not the best at – and their fellow Illinois club in the at it like we were going to win Martin, who was energized by you’re just thinking, ‘Oh, thanks, championship match at the the whole way, because we felt the experience of taking a spike that’s a relief.’ She just passes tournament prior to nationals. that we didn’t come this far to off her face for the first time it so perfectly, and you have so “A lot of people were doubting not play for the championship.” in her life, was happy to have much faith that she’ll take care us, and we didn’t like to hear Martin played both front and Long there as a security blanket of things for us back there.”

AAU National Tournament When: June 23-26 Where: Orlando, Fla. Team: Club Fusion 16 Black out of Marengo Locals: Dixon junior Jessa Long, Sterling junior Kaylee Martin Place: Runner-up in 16 Open Division Long said she jokes with Martin about having her back, but also looks at it as her job to give the hitters a little break when they get to the back row.

“Kaylee works so hard in the front row, and I want to make sure she gets a little breather when she gets into the back,” Long said. “We just have a great feel for each other, and she knows how much space I can cover, so we work well together.”

Fusion Black won the first set of the championship match, but ended up dropping a heartbreaking 22-25, 25-22, 15-12 decision to Nebraska Elite. And while the final loss stung for a bit, Long and Martin are now able to look back on the whole tournament with nothing but fond memories.

“It was sad to lose the last match; we were pretty devastated,” Long said. “But we passed expectations, because we were never even supposed to play for the title as a seventh seed, and coming home with a secondplace trophy from the national tournament is pretty special. It’s not something that happens very often, and we grew so close as a team, and had so much fun.”

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MLB ROUNDUP

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The Cubs’ Dexter Fowler is tagged out at home by Cardinals catcher Tony Cruz (48) during the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won the opener 7-4, and the nightcap 5-3.

Cubs complete sweep of Cards Sox blow another strong start by Quintana in loss to Blue Jays By the Associated Press

Addison Russell hit a tying single and scored during a three-run rally in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 Tuesday to complete a day-night doubleheader sweep at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs won the opener 7-4 behind a strong start by Jake Arrieta, then came back late in the nightcap to beat the NL Central leaders for just the fourth time in 12 games.

Chicago scored three in the seventh to grab a 4-2 lead, with Cardinals reliever Seth Maness (3-1) getting ejected after giving up the tying single, and his replacement Kevin Siegrist allowing two more runs.

Travis Wood (5-3) pitched a scoreless seventh. Hector Rondon retired the side in the eighth.

Jason Motte gave up an RBI single to pinch-hitter Tony Cruz in the ninth, but he escaped with his fifth save in as many chances.

Today’s games • Cardinals (Wacha 10-3) at Cubs (Hammel 5-4), 7:05 p.m. (CSN, FSN, ESPN/780 AM, 95.7 FM) • Blue Jays (Hutchison 8-2) at White Sox (Danks 4-8), 7:10 p.m.

(670 AM) In the opener, Arrieta pitched into the seventh inning and also had a career-high two hits, and Anthony Rizzo launched his 16th homer, a two-run shot that highlighted a four-run eighth after St. Louis pulled within one.

Arrieta (9-5) gave up two runs and seven hits in 6 2/3 innings and improved to 3-0 in his past four starts.

Tyler Lyons (2-1) gave up three runs and seven hits over 5 2/3 innings for the Cardinals. Peter Bourjos hit an RBI double and scored in the seventh, and Mark Reynolds added a two-run homer in the ninth.

Blue Jays 2, White Sox 1: Felix Doubront pitched into the seventh inning in his first start of the season, and Josh Donaldson homered to lead Toronto in Chicago.

Doubront (1-0) allowed just one run and six hits in 6 2/3 innings.

It was his first start in the majors since last Sept. 20, when he pitched for the Cubs against the Dodgers.

Roberto Osuna got the last three outs for his fourth save.

Donaldson led off the fourth inning with his 21st homer to break a 1-1 tie. He homered for the second straight game, and has six in five games against the Sox this season.

Jose Quintana (4-8) lost despite allowing just two runs and four hits in eight innings. He struck out eight – including five straight during the fourth and fifth innings – and retired 10 straight batters in one stretch.

It was Quintana’s eighth straight start allowing three runs or fewer while pitching at least six innings, but he is just 2-3 during that stretch.

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Yes, the players make millions playing the game that translates similarly in almost any country. But that does not make their everyday life transition any easier, particularly the Spanishspeaking players.

Major League Baseball also boasts international players from Japan, South Korea, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. But the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Cuba dominate today’s rosters.

Ballclubs place a premium on their foreign players learning to speak English in order to communicate with their English-speaking teammates, coaches and manager. And the teams’ marketing departments have more opportunities to showcase their star players. There is also less chance of miscommunication when being interviewed by Englishspeaking reporters.

White Sox slugger Jose Abreu won the American League Rookie of the Year award last season at 27 after coming here from Cuba. He is trying to learn to speak English, but it hasn’t been easy.

“I know there is a process. I am trying to capture some words here and there,” Abreu said through interpreter Billy Russo. “I have been getting better. I hope I can speak it fluently sooner rather than later.”

Many longtime baseball observers believe late White Sox star Minnie Minoso of Cuba would have had a better chance to make the Hall of Fame if he had been able to speak English more

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Jose Abreu (79) wants to speak better English so he can communicate more effectively with his White Sox teammates. But like many Spanish-speaking players, he’s finding the transition to English difficult. fluently, to keep his name and accomplishments in the minds of voters.

Russo said he empathizes with transitioning Spanish-speaking players.

“For anybody who is not an American, it is tough to speak another language,” Russo said. “Especially for the Cuban players, it is hard because they speak Spanish their entire lives in Cuba. They don’t pass through the process that the Venezuelan and Dominican players pass when they first sign and go to the minors, and then through the majors.

For [Cuban players], there are more challenges.

Some of them try to learn the basics. Especially the words they need on the field like, ‘I got it!’

“Besides that, in casual life, it’s tough because they don’t practice it.

The only time they have to practice English is here at the ballpark with the other players. They try to help each other.”

Veteran Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez from Cuba still does not attempt to speak English to the media.

“Alexei has 8 years here,” Russo said. “He

has grabbed some [English words]. But he isn’t very fluent speaking. He will learn some words to defend himself when he is facing the outside world.

If you try to talk to him [in English], he is going to make the conversation in basic words. He’s the best example of one of those guys I am talking about.”

Abreu says he is not comfortable speaking English, and is not overly concerned about increasing endorsement opportunities.

“If I can speak fluently in English, it will be tremendous for me to communicate better with [teammates] and create more chemistry, or better relationships,” he said through Russo. “At this moment, they understand me and I understand them. We always try to find a way to communicate in the best way possible. Sometimes it is with the signs or hands.

I feel good because I am trying and they are trying to understand me.”

Regarding the possibility of acquiring Englishspeaking endorsements, Abreu is in no hurry.

Meanwhile, Abreu has

been involved in numerous charity events throughout Chicago.

“My main goal is just to be the best person that I can be,” Abreu said.

“And in this country, it is important that I can learn English – I don’t want to say perfectly – but in a style that I can communicate without fear and without trouble. I am not going to say it is about the [endorsement] money.”

Kinzer, who also represents Cubs rookie outfielder Junior Lake and Brewers veteran Aramis Ramirez, feels the language barrier can exacerbate cultural differences and create misunderstandings.

“Some of the guys who don’t speak [English] and understand it ... well, they go back home, they go to their apartment, they don’t interact,” Kinzer said. “Starlin, Junior Lake, and Aramis ... they worked hard to develop the communication, and they feel comfortable going out to eat, going out anywhere they can communicate.

“And then some other guys who never picked it up as well ... they aren’t bad people, but some people think they are aloof. It is just a communication problem.”

Sox pitcher Jose Quintana says he feels an obligation to improve his English.

“It is really important for me, because it is my job,” Quintana said. “It is really good for me to speak with my teammates, coaches and everybody.

“Every time my agent talks about that, I try to learn more. Every day I learn more. I watch TV with the subtitles, and that helps me a lot.”

Abreu added: “Anybody can speak Spanish, but English is more difficult.”

Tuesday’s box scores Game 1

Women’s Lincoln Highway Tournament at Timber Creek, Dixon Friday’s Tee Times 8:30 a.m. – T.Ellett (Kishwaukee), D.Gallentine (Rock River Golf and Pool), Llanas (Timber Creek), J.Johnson (Indian Oaks) 8:40 a.m. – Leddy (PrairieView), Geiken (Sunset), Zschiesche (Prophet Hills), Topp (Emerald Hill) 8:50 a.m. – Russell (Kishwaukee), Simister (Rock River), Head (Timber Creek), Satterfield (Sunset) 9 a.m. – Barkei (PrairieView), Moore (Prophet Hills), Haag (Indian Oaks), Wolber (Emerald Hill) 9:10 a.m. – S.Ellett (Kishwaukee), Kreeger (Rock River), Pultorak (Timber Creek), Miller (Sunset) 9:20 a.m. – D.Harris (Prophet Hills), D.Smith (PrairieView), Kopec (Indian Oaks), Brooks (Emerald Hill) 9:30 a.m. – Cesarek (Kishwaukee), Ivey (Rock River), Boysen (Timber Creek), Felske (Prophet Hills) 9:40 a.m. – Tremble (Sunset), Donnelly (Indian Oaks), Ulery (PrairieView), Hammer (Emerald Hill) 9:50 a.m. – Burger (Kishwaukee), Breed (Rock River), Wiersema (Prophet Hills), Perez (Timber Creek) 10 a.m. – T.Scheidecker (Sunset), Richardson (Indian Oaks), Thiravong (PrairieView), Pulford (Emerald Hill) 10:10 a.m. – Martin (Kishwaukee), Amsbaugh (Rock River), Sommers (Prophet Hills), Dunphy (Timber Creek) 10:20 a.m. – Abi Scheidecker (Sunset), Nehring (Indian Oaks), Bosecker (PrairieView), Spencer (Emerald Hill) 10:30 a.m. – Schiavi (Kishwaukee), Eatinger (Rock River), Rud (Indian Oaks), Wagner (Timber Creek) 10:40 a.m. – Ali Scheidecker (Sunset), Kelly (Prophet Hills), Carey (PrairieView), Boze (Emerald Hill) 10:50 a.m. – Brue (Kishwaukee), Loos (Rock River), Martz (Indian Oaks), Burkitt (Timber Creek) 11 a.m. – Myers (Sunset), Fridley (PrairieView), Stevens (Emerald Hill)

MLB American League East Division W L Pct New York 44 39 .530 Baltimore 43 41 .512 Toronto 44 42 .512 Tampa Bay 43 43 .500 Boston 40 45 .471 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 48 33 .593 Minnesota 45 39 .536 Detroit 42 40 .512 Cleveland 39 44 .470 Chicago 37 44 .457 West Division W L Pct Houston 49 37 .570 Los Angeles 45 38 .542 Texas 41 43 .488 Seattle 38 45 .458 Oakland 39 47 .453

GB — 1½ 1½ 2½ 5 GB — 4½ 6½ 10 11 GB — 2½ 7 9½ 10

Tuesday’s results Kansas City 9, Tampa Bay 5, 1st game Oakland 4, N.Y. Yankees 3, 10 innings Boston 4, Miami 3 Cleveland 2, Houston 0 Arizona 4, Texas 2 Minnesota 8, Baltimore 3 Toronto 2, Chicago White Sox 1 Kansas City 7, Tampa Bay 1, 2nd game L.A. Angels 10, Colorado 2 Detroit at Seattle, late Today’s games Baltimore (U.Jimenez 7-4) at Minnesota (Milone 4-1), 12:10 p.m.

Detroit (An.Sanchez 7-7) at Seattle (Happ 4-5), 2:40 p.m.

Oakland (Kazmir 5-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 3-8), 6:05 p.m.

Houston (Straily 0-0) at Cleveland (Bauer 7-5), 6:10 p.m.

Miami (Koehler 7-4) at Boston (Porcello 4-9), 6:10 p.m.

Arizona (Hellickson 6-5) at Texas (M.Harrison 0-0), 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Archer 9-5) at Kansas City (Guthrie 6-5), 7:10 p.m.

Toronto (Hutchison 8-2) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 4-8), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 4-7) at Colorado (Rusin 3-3), 7:40 p.m.

Tuesday’s box score

BLUE JAYS 2, WHITE SOX 1 Toronto

ab 4 3 4 4 3 3 0 3 0 3 3 30

r 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

h 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5

bi 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Chicago

ab r h bi Reyes ss Eaton cf 4 0 1 0 Dnldsn 3b Abreu 1b 4 0 1 0 Bautist rf MeCarr lf 3 0 1 0 Encrnc dh AvGarc rf 4 0 0 0 RuMrtn c LaRoch dh 4 0 0 0 Colaell 1b AlRmrz ss 4 0 2 0 Smoak 1b GBckh 3b 3 1 1 0 Valenci lf Flowrs c 2 0 0 0 Carrer lf Shuck ph 1 0 0 0 Pillar cf CSnchz 2b 3 0 1 1 Travis 2b Gillaspi ph 1 0 0 0 Totals Totals 33 1 7 1 Toronto 100 100 000 — 2 Chicago 010 000 000 — 1 E–Reyes (8), Al.Ramirez (10). DP–Toronto 1, Chicago 2. LOB–Toronto 2, Chicago 8. 2B–G.Beckham (7). HR–Donaldson (21). SB–Reyes (11), Al.Ramirez (10). S–G. Beckham.

IP H R ER BB SO Toronto Doubront W,1-0 6 2/3 6 1 1 1 6 Schultz H,2 1 0 0 0 0 2 Loup H,8 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Osuna S,4-5 1 1 0 0 0 0 Chicago Quintana L,4-8 8 4 2 2 0 8 Petricka 1 1 0 0 1 0 HBP–by Doubront (Flowers). WP–Osuna.

National League East Division W L Pct GB Washington 46 38 .548 — New York 43 41 .512 3 Atlanta 42 42 .500 4 Miami 35 49 .417 11 Philadelphia 28 57 .329 18½ Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 54 30 .643 — Pittsburgh 49 34 .590 4½ Chicago 46 37 .554 7½ Cincinnati 38 44 .463 15 Milwaukee 36 50 .419 19 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 47 37 .560 — San Francisco 42 42 .500 5 Arizona 41 42 .494 5½ San Diego 39 47 .453 9 Colorado 35 48 .422 11½ Tuesday’s results Chicago Cubs 7, St. Louis 4, 1st game Cincinnati 5, Washington 0 Boston 4, Miami 3 Arizona 4, Texas 2 Chicago Cubs 5, St. Louis 3, 2nd game Atlanta 4, Milwaukee 3 L.A. Angels 10, Colorado 2 Pittsburgh 3, San Diego 2 Philadelphia at L.A. Dodgers, late N.Y. Mets at San Francisco, late Today’s games Atlanta (Teheran 6-4) at Milwaukee (Fiers 4-7), 1:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 8-6) at San Francisco (Peavy 0-3), 2:45 p.m.

Cincinnati (Lorenzen 3-3) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 6-4), 6:05 p.m.

San Diego (Cashner 3-9) at Pittsburgh (Morton 6-2), 6:05 p.m.

Miami (Koehler 7-4) at Boston (Porcello 4-9), 6:10 p.m.

Arizona (Hellickson 6-5) at Texas (M.Harrison 0-0), 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Wacha 10-3) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 5-4), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 4-7) at Colorado (Rusin 3-3), 7:40 p.m.

Philadelphia (Morgan 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 5-6), 9:10 p.m.

CUBS 7, CARDINALS 4 St. Louis

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Pham lf 3 0 1 0 Fowler cf 4 1 2 1 Wong 2b 3 0 1 0 Rizzo 1b 3 2 2 2 MHarrs p 0 0 0 0 Bryant 3b 4 1 1 0 Grichk ph 1 0 0 0 Soler rf 4 1 0 1 Choate p 0 0 0 0 Denorfi lf 4 0 2 3 Soclvch p 0 0 0 0 SCastro ss 5 0 0 0 JhPerlt ss 3 1 0 0 MMntr c 4 0 1 0 Heywrd rf 4 1 2 0 Arrieta p 3 1 2 0 Rynlds 3b 4 1 1 2 JRussll p 0 0 0 0 Bourjos cf 4 1 2 1 Coghln ph 1 0 0 0 Scrggs 1b 4 0 1 1 Strop p 0 0 0 0 T.Cruz c 4 0 1 0 Baxter ph 0 0 0 0 Lyons p 2 0 0 0 NRmrz p 0 0 0 0 Hatley p 0 0 0 0 Motte p 0 0 0 0 MCrpnt ph-2b 1 0 0 0 JHerrr 2b 4 1 2 0 Totals 33 4 9 4 Totals 36 7 12 7 St. Louis 000 000 202 — 4 Chicago 002 001 04x — 7 E–Socolovich (1). DP–Chicago 2. LOB– St. Louis 4, Chicago 14. 2B–Bourjos (7), Fowler (13). HR–Reynolds (6), Rizzo (16).

SB–Fowler (12). S–J.Herrera.

IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Lyons L,2-1 5 2/3 7 3 3 5 3 Hatley 1/3 0 0 0 2 1 M.Harris 1 0 0 0 0 2 Choate 0 3 3 3 0 0 Socolovich 1 2 1 0 1 1 Chicago Arrieta W,9-5 6 2/3 7 2 2 2 4 J.Russell H,7 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 Strop H,12 1 0 0 0 0 1 Ne.Ramirez 1/3 2 2 2 0 1 Motte 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 Choate pitched to 3 batters in the 8th.

WP–Lyons.

Game 2

CUBS 5, CARDINALS 3 St. Louis

ab Pham lf 3 Siegrist p 0 Villanv p 0 T.Cruz ph 1 MCrpnt 2b-3b 4 JhPerlt ss 5 Heywrd rf 4 Molina c 3 Rynlds 3b-1b 4 Scrggs 1b 3 Maness p 0 Grichk lf 1 Bourjos cf 4 Cooney p 2 Kozma 2b 2

r 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

h 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1

bi 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Chicago

ab r h bi Fowler cf 4 0 0 1 Rizzo 1b 2 0 0 1 Bryant 3b 3 0 0 0 Soler rf 4 1 1 0 Denorfi lf 2 0 0 0 Coghln ph-lf 2 0 0 0 SCastro ss 3 1 1 1 Tegrdn c 2 0 1 1 MMntr ph-c 0 1 0 0 Beeler p 2 0 1 0 JRussll p 0 0 0 0 Grimm p 0 0 0 0 T.Wood p 0 0 0 0 JHerrr ph-2b 2 1 1 0 ARussll 2b 3 1 1 1 HRndn p 0 0 0 0 Motte p 0 0 0 0 Totals 36 3 9 3 Totals 29 5 6 5 St. Louis 000 002 001 — 3 Chicago 000 010 31x — 5 E–Siegrist (1). LOB–St. Louis 9, Chicago 6. 2B–Soler (14), S.Castro (8), Beeler (1).

SF–Rizzo, S.Castro.

IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Cooney 5 1/3 3 1 1 1 3 Maness L,3-1 BS,2 1 2 3 2 1 1 Siegrist 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 Villanueva 1 1 1 1 1 0 Chicago Beeler 5 4 2 2 2 6 J.Russell BS,2-2 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Grimm 2/3 1 0 0 0 1 T.Wood W,5-3 1 1 0 0 1 1 H.Rondon H,4 1 0 0 0 0 1 Motte S,5-5 1 3 1 1 0 0 Beeler pitched to 2 batters in the 6th.

HBP–by Cooney (Rizzo). WP–Grimm 2.

Tennis Wimbledon Results Tuesday At The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club London Purse: $42.1 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Grass-Outdoor Singles Men Fourth Round • Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Kevin Anderson (14), South Africa, 6-7 (6), 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-4, 7-5.

Women Quarterfinals • Garbine Muguruza (20), Spain, def. Timea Bacsinszky (15), Switzerland, 7-5, 6-3.

• Maria Sharapova (4), Russia, def. CoCo Vandeweghe, United States, 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-2.

• Agnieszka Radwanska (13), Poland, def.

Madison Keys (21), United States, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-3.

• Serena Williams (1), United States, def.

Victoria Azarenka (23), Belarus, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Cycling Tour de France Tuesday Stage 4 Seraing to Cambrai (139 miles) Top 10 1. Tony Martin, Germany, Etixx-Quick Step, 5 hours, 28 minutes, 58 seconds.

2. John Degenkolb, Germany, Team Giant Alpecin, 5:29:01.

3. Peter Sagan, Slovakia, Tinkoff-Saxo, 5:29:01.

4. Greg Van Avermaet, Belgium, BMC Racing Team, 5:29:01.

5. Edvald Hagen, Norway, MTN-Qhubecka, 5:29:01.

6. Nacer Bouhanni, France, Cofidis, Solutions Credits, 5:29:01.

7. Jacopo Guarnieri, Italy, Katusha Team, 5:29:01.

8. Tony Gallopin, France, Lotto Soudal, 5:29:01.

9. Zdenek Stybar, Czech Republic, EtixxQuick Step, 5:29:01.

10. Bryan Coquard, France, Team Europcar, 5:29:01.

Overall Top 20 1. Tony Martin, Germany, Etixx-Quick Step, 12 hours, 40 minutes, 26 seconds.

2. Christopher Froome, England, Team Sky, 12:40:38.

3. Tejay Van Garderen, United States, BMC Racing Team, 12:40:51.

4. Tony Gallopin, France, Lotto Soudal, 12:41:04.

5. Peter Sagan, Slovakia, Tinkoff-Saxo, 12:41:05.

6. Greg Van Avermaet, Belgium, BMC Racing Team, 12:41:06.

7. Rigoberto Uran, Colombia, Etixx-Quick Step, 12:41:12.

8. Alberto Contador, Spain, Tinkoff-Saxo, 12:41:14.

9. Geraint Thomas, Scotland, Team Sky, 12:41:41.

10. Zdenek Stybar, Czech Republic, EtixxQuick Step, 12:41:42.

11. Warren Barguil, France, Team Giant Alpecin, 12:41:45.

12. Bauke Mollema, Netherlands, Trek Factory Racing, 12:42:10.

13. Vincenzo Nibali, Italy, Astana Pro Team, 12:42:16.

14. Robert Gesink, Netherlands, Lotto NLJumbo, 12:42:17.

15. Roman Kreuziger, Czech Republic, Tinkoff-Saxo, 12:42:29.

16. Alejandro Valverde Belmonte, Spain, Movistar Team, 12:42:29.

17. Nairo Alexander Quintana Rojas, Colombia, Movistar Team, 12:42:34.

18. Joaquim Rodriguez, Spain, Katusha Team, 12:42:38.

19. Jean-Christophe Peraud, France, Ag2r La Mondiale, 12:42:45.

20. Andrew Talansky, United States, Team Cannondale-Garmin, 12:43:17.

Auto racing Points standings NASCAR Sprint Cup Through July 5 1. Kevin Harvick 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3. Jimmie Johnson 4. Joey Logano 5. Martin Truex Jr. 6. Jamie McMurray 7. Brad Keselowski 8. Kurt Busch 9. Matt Kenseth 10. Jeff Gordon 11. Kasey Kahne 12. Denny Hamlin (tie) Paul Menard 14. Ryan Newman 15. Clint Bowyer 16. Aric Almirola 17. Carl Edwards 18. Kyle Larson 19. Greg Biffle 20. Danica Patrick

Points 656 593 589 581 569 526 520 508 501 500 496 480 480 472 465 441 408 395 392 386

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Resolution 03-2015 Establishing Prevailing Wages

WHEREAS, the Prevailing Wage Act (Section 130/1 et seq. of 820 Illinois Complied Statutes) provides, among other things, that any public body awarding any contract for public work shall annually ascertain the general prevailing rate of hourly wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed, for each draft or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the contract; AND WHEREAS, the Act further provides that said rates of pay be publicly posted and/or kept available for inspection by any interested party and certified copy thereof promptly filed in the office of the Secretary of State; AND WHEREAS, the statute further provides procedure for the publication and notice of the determination, the hearing of objections to the determination and the making of the final determination, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the LOST NATION / NEW LANDING RIVER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS, Ogle County, Illinois, that the Board of Trustees shall during the month of June of each calendar year, investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined in the Act and publicly post to keep available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of such public body its determination of such prevailing rate of wage.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby adopts the prevailing rate of wages as determined by the State of Illinois, Department of Labor, for the period of June 1, 2015, to May 31, 2016.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees is hereby authorized to file and shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the State of Illinois, Secretary of State, Index Division, and the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees shall mail a copy of this determination to any employer, and to any association of employers and to any person or association of employees who have filed their names and addresses, requesting copies of any determination stating the particular rates and the particular class of workers whose wages will be affected by such rates.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the LN-NLRCD this determination or any revisions of such prevailing rate of wage. A copy of this determination or of the current revised determination of prevailing rate of wages then in effect shall be attached to all contract specification.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the area a copy of this Ordinance, and such publication shall constitute notice that the determination is effective and that this is the determination of this Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply to the prevailing hourly rate of wages in the locality for employment other than public works construction as defined by the Act. PASSED: June 25, 2015

APPROVED: June 25, 2015

__/s/ __Marty Portner_______ Marty Portner President of the LNNLRCD Board of Trustees _/s/__Mike Swartz_______________________ Mike Swartz Secretary of the LNNLRCD Board of Trustees

July 8, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-NH BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC, ITS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.MARK A. BLAND, ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE INC, ASSIGNEE FROM HSBC RETAIL Defendant 11 CH 131 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 18, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on August 6, 2015, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: SUBLOT 6 OF LOTS 1, 4, 7, 8, 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK 17 IN AREY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 604 E. 5TH STREET, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-27-329-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $83,066.08.

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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: ERIC FELDMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 123 W. MADISON ST., SUITE 1650, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 344-3529.

June 24, July 1 & 8 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS

VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC, ITS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.ALEXANDER L. DELGADO AND MONICA M. DELGADO, RBS CITIZENS, N.A., N/K/A CITIZENS BANK, N.A. Defendant 14 CH 98 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on August 6, 2015, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FOUR AND THE EAST TWENTY-FIVE FEET OF LOT FIVE IN WILLIAM H. AND EDITH M. WHITEBREAD SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK TWENTY-THREE OF MARTIN ESTATE SUBDIVISION, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-ONE, TOWNSHIP TWENTY-ONE NORTH, RANGE SEVEN EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHITESIDE COUNTY Commonly known as 707 W 12TH ST, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Index No. 11-21-157-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $79,223.03.

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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. , 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 9408585.

July 1, 8, 15, 2015

Assumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on June 24 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Williams Home Improvements located at 212 Main St. Nelson IL 61021

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As attested by Robert Sondgeroth, Regional Superintendent, the Boards of Education of the following Lee and Ogle County school districts passed Ordinances on the dates indicated ascertaining the prevailing wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in public works of said school districts.

Such Ordinances are on file for viewing in each school district office and at the Regional Office of Education #47, 1001 W. 23rd St., Sterling, IL. Amboy CUSD #272 May 21, 2015 Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275 May 18, 2015 Byron CUSD #226 April 23, 2015 Creston CCSD #161 May 18, 2015 Dixon USD #170 June 17, 2015 Eswood CCD #269 June 15, 2015 Forrestville Valley CUSD #221 June 24, 2015 Kings CSD #144 May 20, 2015 Meridian CUD #223 May 22, 2015 Oregon CUSD #220 May 18, 2015 Paw Paw CUSD #271 June 15, 2015 Polo CUSD #222 June 22, 2015 Rochelle CCD #231 June 16, 2015 Rochelle Twp. HSD #212 June 15, 2015 Steward ESD #220 April 15, 2015 Lee County Special Education Assoc.

May 19, 2015 Ogle County Educational Cooperative May 21, 2015 July 8, 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF DIXON, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Zoning Board of Appeals, designated by the City Council of the City of Dixon, Illinois, to conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dixon, will conduct such hearing at the hour of 4:30 P.M. on the 23rd day of July, 2015, in the City Council Chambers at the Dixon City Hall, 121 West Second Street, Dixon, Illinois.

The proposed amendment would decrease the setback on the East retaining wall from 20' to 5'. This particular request is for Kaleel Clothing & Printing LLC. The Property affected by the proposed amendment is presently zoned “commercial” and legally described as: Section 2, Township 2, Block 47, W. Dixon W. 100 ft., S. 90 ft. Otherwise known as 704 W. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF DIXON, ILLINOIS

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The City of Sterling will accept bids for the 2015 Sidewalk and Curb Maintenance Programs until 11:00 a.m., Central Time, Monday, July 20, 2015. Bids will be accepted by the office of the City Clerk and will be opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m., July 20, 2015, in the Code Enforcement Conference Room, Sterling Coliseum, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, Illinois. The 2015 Maintenance Programs will consist of the removal and replacement of approximately 10,000 square feet of p.c.c. sidewalk and point curb repair and replacement. The most current prevailing wages for the types of work bid will apply. The City reserves the right to waive all technicalities and to reject any and all bids.

Specifications are available from the City Clerk's office at 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Marie Rombouts City Clerk July 8, 2015

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The Rock Falls Elementary School District #13 Board of Education is also advertising for annual bids for milk and bread products for the school lunch program for the district for the 2015-2016 school year. Bids are due at the Superintendent's Office at 602 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois by 2:00 p.m. On August 6, 2015 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. For more information and bid forms, contact the Superintendent's Office at 602 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois.

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 1, 2015 A.D. a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Dianna's Doggie Depot located at 527 Depot Ave., Dixon, Illinois 61021.

Dated this 1st day of July A.D. 2015 Cathy Myers COUNTY CLERK

By Lori Miller, Deputy

LEGAL NOTICE Rock Falls Elementary School District #13, Whiteside County, Rock Falls, Illinois is advertising for bids for the following cafeteria items for the 2015-2016 school year: Cooler/Freezer foods, canned goods, paper goods, miscellaneous, non-food items and fresh produce. Specifications and instructions to bidders are available at the Superintendent's Office, 602 Forth Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071. Sealed bids will be opened on the following two dates during the 2015-2016 school year: August 6th at 1:30 p.m. And December 15th at 10:00a.m. Bids must be received by the times outlined above.

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Delivery Drivers Sauk Valley Media is seeking individuals that qualify as Delivery Drivers at our production facility in Sterling, IL. These positions are full time opportunities, and the hours will vary as needed for our production schedule. The schedule will consist of a partial third shift but will primarily be a first shift schedule.

Flexibility is required to accommodate production demands.

Candidates must be able to work independently, must have a good driving record, and be able to pass pre-hire drug and fitness screenings.

For consideration submit a resume to eappleyard@ saukvalley.com or mail your resume to: Sauk Valley Media, 3200 E. Lincolnway, PO BOX 498, Sterling, IL 61081: E. Appleyard.

You may also stop in and complete an application at our offices in Sterling and Dixon.

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Must be drug free, clear driving record, clear criminal background, and agree to physical and pre-employment test. Apply in person at 1517 S. 19th St., Clinton IA.

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ROOFERS The Chicagoland Roofers JATC is taking applications for the Roofer’s Apprenticeship Program for the upcoming season.

These jobs are located in the Rockford, Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Dekalb, Dixon & Sterling areas.

REQUIREMENTS: Must apply in person. Must be at least 18 years old. Must pay a $20 non-refundable application fee, cash or money order. Must bring original high school diploma or GED. Must bring in valid drivers license & social security card. Must take general aptitude test when notified by mail. Must speak & understand English. Once called & job available, must pass physical & drug screen.

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Darcie Feltmeyer, Principal Eastland Elementary School 601 S. Chestnut Shannon, IL 61078

Sauk Valley Media is seeking individuals that qualify as Delivery Drivers at our production facility in Sterling, IL. These positions are full time opportunities, and the hours will vary as needed for our production schedule.

The schedule will consist of a partial third shift but will primarily be a first shift schedule. Flexibility is required to accommodate production demands.

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For consideration submit a resume to: eappleyard@saukvalley.com or mail your resume to: Sauk Valley Media, 3200 E. Lincolnway, PO BOX 498, Sterling, IL 61081: E. Appleyard.

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For more information or to submit your resume, please contact: E. Appleyard Production Manager Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 Phone: 815-625-3600 x5720 eappleyard@saukvalley.com

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•Part-time High School Spanish - Fall, 2015

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Application deadline: July 14, 2015

3rd Shift Physical Flow Material Handler BorgWarner is currently accepting resumes for an hourly 3rd shift Physical Flow Material Handler position. If you are self-motivated and are committed to continuous learning, professional growth and success, please read on…

Our Physical Flow Material Handlers maintain a safe, orderly, stable and efficient flow of materials, equipment and supplies throughout the plant and within required timeframe to support production builds. Load, unload and transfer freight to/from trucks or to/from the warehouse to the work centers as needed. This position is required to effectively support all areas of receiving, shipping, warehouse and associated inventory tasks. Successful candidates must possess strong knowledge and abilities in the following: Previous material handling with powered industrial trucks experience is required. Competent PC skills including Microsoft Office and experience with ERP system, (SAP preferred). Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. A HS Diploma/GED equivalent along with good communication, problem-solving, planning, organizational and team-work abilities are also required.

Our work environment values learning, team work, innovation and continuous improvement. We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package. For immediate consideration please submit your resume to……..

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This posting may not include all duties of the position.

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Our Dixon, Illinois office is currently seeking a civil engineering technician with experience in Municipal Engineering, Site Civil Engineering, Transportation, and Construction. Specific project experience in the following areas is desired: Preparation of water and sewer plans; preparation of roadway improvement plans; preparation of site civil improvement plans; preparation of stormwater management reports (storm sewer, overland flow, detention calculations); preparation of permit applications for Federal and State agencies (IEPA, IDNR, IHPA, IDOT, etc.); providing drafting and design services by preparing and maintaining CAD models, engineering drawings, and maps using Bentley MicroStation/GeoPak; preparation of designs and estimates from general instruction and preliminary sketches, diagrams or schematics; preparation of working drawings from conceptual layout to detailed finished product; examination of project sites (public roads, undeveloped land, existing industrial sites, and municipal facilities); providing value added solutions to design and construction challenges; and coordination of project surveying tasks with Land Surveying Department or subconsultants.

This position emphasizes design and plan set preparation of a wide variety of water resources, water/wastewater, civil, and transportation projects.

Work activities may include grading, earthwork, preparing digital terrain models (DTMs and TINs), pipe networks, alignments, profiles, sections, cost estimating, and redline drafting as part of completing conceptual, preliminary, and final designs. The position provides the opportunity to assist in Facilities Assessments and Facilities Long Range Planning, and assist in field examinations of project sites during pre-design conditions and construction phases. There will be opportunities to assist in design and drafting for municipal, transportation and private clients and to expand field relative skills into the areas of inspection, drafting and coordination of bridge design/construction projects.

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A competitive wage and benefit package is offered. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Fill out online application on our website www.willetthofmann.com or send resume to: Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc.; Ronald J. Steenken, President; 809 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021; Fax: 815-284-3385; info@willetthofmann.com

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AUCTIONS

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Custom Built Log Home DOUGLAS COUNTY ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE AUCTION FRIDAY JULY 17TH SEALED BID 5BR, 4.5BA, 14,765sf 38 acres, Ponds, Pool, Pool house, Boat House Tom Rayburn 847-514-4230 www.

Mossyoakproper ties.com REAL ESTATE AUCTION SUNDAY JULY 12TH 4PM 11200 N. 1525TH ST., PARIS, IL A-Frame Lake Front 2 story Home on 1.6 Acres. www.hall srealestate.net Cara Hall – Managing Broker 217-213-7010

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5 1334 Long St. HUGE In-home Estate Tag Sale Antiques, Victorian & antique furniture, retro items, collections, taxidermy, coins, jewelry, Western apparel, grandmother clock, cabin décor, another kitchen full!

Tools, primitives, way too much to list. 100 pics & info. on estatesales.net Sale by Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services 815-590-7021

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

Thurs. & Fri. 9-3 1712 Factory St. couch, love seat, coffee table, 2 end tables, hutch rocking chair, old refrigerator, old vanity, big tv, household items, 2 old gas cans, boy's clothes 8-12, girl's 18-24 mo., jr girl's XS-Lg

1 free male kitten to good home, litter trained, very 815-625playful, 2302

NEW TODAY

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

710

Adorable tiger kittens 10 weeks old, free to good homes only.

815-284-1130.

AKC Shihtzu Puppies ready now.

Wonder health and temperaments.

815-677-2624 Cat- male neutered, 1yr old.

Very sweet, little shy, good w/other cats. Indoor home only. 815-535-7061

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

WOOD / FUEL

746

Firewood For Sale OAK, split, delivered & stacked.

Truck load/BDLS 815-626-6875

FURNITURE

755

Antique Walnut Desk w/ granite top, 64”L x 40”w $350 815-2883301 Beautiful formal dining room set.

Excellent cond. 62” round table with pineapple base. 4 Reg. Chairs-2 arm chairs with carved leaves in back. cushions.

Cream Large tall hutch, one small tall hutch w/ glass doors and shelves, 1 side table (inlaid/ beveled glass top) 815-326-0672

NEW TODAY Furniture for sale: 2 Sofas, $50 each, twin bed $50, cabinet, $10, 2 end tables, $50 each wall pictures, 815625-0994 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

PUBLIC AUCTION

Locate

TOOLS: Hydraulic riding mower lift, acetylene torch with tanks, several tool chests full of hand tools, air compressors, engine stands, battery chargers, bench grinders, power tools, multiple socket sets of all sizes, saws, Clarke Weld Mig 130EN very nice welder, miter saw, drill presses, routers, table saws, sanders, grinders, open stand band saw, multiple ladders, Remington pole saw, many cabinets and tool chests full of tools, several small engines, tool box for pick up.

VEHICLES & MOWERS: 2006 Grizzle 125 four wheeler very nice, KGRO Power Pro 16 HP garden tractor with snow plow, 1989 1500 Chevrolet 4x4 pickup truck with snow plow mechanically sound, many riding lawn mowers, Lazy Boy snow blower, multiple weed eaters, a lot of mower tires and parts in very good condition, 6X10 utility trailer, other small trailers, Meyer ST-90 snow plow. Several nice push lawn mowers. HOUSEHOLD & APPLIANCES: Hot Point Refrigerator, Sanyo flat screen 42 inch TV, Whirlpool wash machine like new, Gibson dryer, window air conditioner, CB equipment, chest of drawers, wardrobe, oil lamps, Winchester model 42 4-10 very old in nice condition, 32 caliber center fire 1873 Winchester lever action octagon barrel very old nice condition, pellets guns and pellet pistols, bird bath, old bicycles, furniture, complete house hold item.

AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: The Owner worked on lawn mowers and small engines for over 40 years. The tools and equipment are in excellent shape. There are several sheds and cabinets that have not been gone through. You do not want to miss this auction!!

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The following items will be offered at Public Auction located at 14595 Lyndon Road, Morrison, IL 61270. Directions east of Morrison on US 30 for 1 mile to Lyndon Road, then south across Union Pacific RR Tracks to sale site. Watch for Auction Signs.

See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & auctionzip.com

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015 Lunch by Morrison PomPon Squad 10:00 AM Tractors, Combine, Truck, Car

JD 4760 MFWD, CAH, 15sp power shift, DH, lg 1000 PTO, 480/86Rx42 axle duals, 380/85Rx30 frts, engine redone (#02954); JD 4640, CAH, quad trans, triple hyd, 8 frt wgts, quick hitch, 18.4Rx42 axle mt duals, 7429 hrs (#17723); JD 720 G, NF (#7208683); JD 60, NF, partially assembled (#6039835); IH 1066, open station, WF, 8 frt wgts, 540-1000 PTO, 3pt (#29707); set of IH flat top fenders sold separate; IH 1466, cab, WF, 3pt, (needs engine work) (#28994); IH 544 G, WF, SH, 3pt, 6275 hrs (#31120); JD 6620 turbo combine, hydro, chopper, bin ext, 3037 hrs (#601107); JD 643 corn head, oil bath, tin snouts; JD 215 platform; running gear hd mover; IH S1900 tandem dump truck (very rough); 2002 VW station wagon, gas, 210,877 miles.

Machinery

Kewanee 1010 disk 18’ w/9” spacings; JD disk chisel, no springs; M&W 960 disk chisel, 4 shk (#143); Kent VI 6320 soil finisher 20’ w/5 bar drag; Arts-Way 180A flail chopper 16’; drag cart; JD grain drill 10’ mechanical lift; Kinze 12-30 planter, hyd fold, ins, trash wheels, corn & bean monitors, DJ 2000 monitor (#EF20336); Hardi TR500 sprayer, foamer, PTO pump, 45’ boom (#190423); 3pt sprayer w/ boom; Killbros 350 gravity box w/Killbros gear; 3 F&F gravity boxes w/gears; Killbros gravity box; Kory running gear; hayrack w/JD gear; Stankee barge box w/Case gear; Behlen 500 bu PTO grain dryer; Airstream fan 2261300B w/VHD-26-LP burner (#H-10-1268) like new; Mayrath 8”x60’ PTO auger, bottom drive; Farm King 8”x31’ PTO auger; Fetrel auger w/gas engine; approx. 5000 bu grain bin unassembled; 3pt box blade 7’; Wood Cadet 72 cutter; 20.8x42 tires on JD rims; clamp-on duals; 2 wheel sm trailer; misc fence supplies; IH cultivator beam folding; 500 gal skid fuel tanks w/110V pumps; 500 gal LP tank.

Recreational Items

2000 Polaris Genesis Jet Ski on 2002 Karavan 2 place trailer; 2 place snowmobile trailer; Highland alum loading ramps; Polaris XLT snowmobile; Indy Trail snowmobile; Hanson snowmobile pull behind sled; Honda 300 Four Trax; MTD snowblower; 2 - JD 330 rider mowers; lawn cart; JD hit & miss engine.

Shop Items

Solar 2175 wire feed welder; Miller Thunderbolt AC-DC stick welder; acet torch, gauges & tanks; Workhorse 3.5 air compressor; Ridgid power miter saw on MS-UV utility stand; Atlas band saw; 2 table saws; jointer; router & stand; belt sanders; Belsaw planer; Delta drill press; 7” wet tile saw; assortment of elec, battery operated & air hand tools; air impacts & sockets; assorted wrenches & hand tools; parts washer; engine stand; LP hanging heater; metal tool boxes; shelving & cupboards; Dyna System organizer, loaded; 2 orange fiberglass ext ladders; lots of garden tools; refrigerator; marble top bar w/4 leather stools; Weider Victory Multi Station Home Gym System; several wildlife prints; some misc household items.

Keith Beveroth Estate Sondra Beveroth - owner

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PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

Auction

NEW TODAY All Maytag stainless steel double door refrig. Freezer bottom, ice on maker and water in door. Range top Microwave, gas range 32in. Approx 2 yrs. old. Washer and Dryer. 4 yrs old. 815-326-0672

German Shepherd pups AKC, ready now.

Shots, wormed.

Parents on site, country raised. $600 cash.

815-629-2606.

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Deluxe walker, 1 mo. old, w/basket, seat and hand brakes. Exc. Cond. $90. 815-590-0730

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-4120 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 MARK EBERT (IL#440000341)

Sterling Stair Chair, 3 yrs. old, 12 ft., well maintained, $900 815857-7090

Terms on Personal Property - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015 – 10:00 A.M. 149 SUMMER ROAD, NELSON, IL

(1 mile north of Rock Island blacktop; watch for signs)

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK HAVE POSITIVE ID NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS AFTER SOLD DAVID LINDSLEY, OWNER AUCTIONEERS: Lyle Dirks, IL440000128, phone 815-626-3358 Rob Young, IL441000593, phone 815-632-8000 CASHIER: Dianne Behrens; CLERK: Cheri Lockhart yellowpagelistings.net/home/dirks PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

FARMLAND AUCTION Tuesday, August 18th 2015 at 6:30 P.M Sale to be held at: Meador Ag

11399 Maple Grove Road Lanark, IL 61066 120 Acres +/Section 1 of Rock Creek Twp in Carroll County, IL Selling as 1 tract – NEW SURVEY AVAILABLE

TRACT 1: 120 Acres +/- P.I. 136.2 – NO BUILDINGS Tax I.D #’s 06-10-01-100-002 Total Taxes $ 2,980.10 For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson-Auctioneer 900 S. Division Ave. Ph) 815-946-4120

Owner, L. Dean & Dolores Meador Family Trust Co-Trustees, Larry Meador & Linda Johnson Attorney, Heather McPherson, Ph) 815-235-4411

Great Garage Sales Call Now to Sell Your Items!

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SAUK VALLEY

Asphalt

PROFESSIONAL LOT MAINTENANCE

*Seal Coating *Crack Repair *Asphalt Repair *Line Striping *Infrared heat patching License, Insured & Bonded 815-632-9555 T & M PAVING

Concrete Workz Construction • Sidewalks • Driveways • Patios • Floors • Steps • Stoops • Garage Walls/ Additions/ • Retaining Walls • Block • Brick • Stonework All types of concrete work!

Free Estimates Insured 815-441-6126

Dog Grooming

527 Depot Ave. Dixon IL.

“Grooming Service for Small to Medium Dogs” New customers welcome at affordable prices.

For an Appointment call 815-716-3621

Diehl's Drywall Inc. “Over 20 years experience”

17 Franklin St. Milledgeville 61051 Jamie Diehl Owner 815-499-3047

Dumpster Rental

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Excavating

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Carpentry Carpet For Less •Less Money •Less Time •Less Hassle Call Al for a FREE Estimate A & A Flooring 815-632-0675

Cleaning Service

Advanced Cleaners

J & S SERVICE PLUS We offer a wide variety of services from lawn mowing, lawn maintenance, auto repairs and light construction.

We do moving & hauling and many other things.

Just give us a call!

No job too small!

815-631-1957 or 815-631-5029

★★★★★★★ JR's

Home Improvement

We Specialize in Residential Maid Service as well as Commercial Janitorial Service Call Now For Your Spring Cleaning.

815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

Concrete Contractors

A&M Excavating & Demolition Dirt (Black) Gravel Loader, Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Backhoe Work, Driveways & Lots,

815-590-1677

Gutter Cleaning

CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 37 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026

$150 Labor

Restriction May Apply Call for Details -------------

Special Rates on hedge trimming & mulch delivery TOP QUALITY LAWN CARE!

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

SUMMER is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel Re-roof / Reside your home!

Randy L. Moore

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Lawn Care BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

------------•Hauling •Clean Out FREE •Scrap Metal Pick Up •Interior Painting •Dry Wall/Plaster Repair •General Labor •Friendly Service •Small jobs welcome •Serving Whiteside County •References Available Senior Discounts Call Jamie Richards for a FREE quote!

815-213-3383 Local Cell#

Remodeling

BOB BOYD LAWN CARE SERVICES •Mowing• •Leaf Cleanup• Free Estimates Reasonable Rates Fully Insured 815-973-0699 Green River Lawn Service Harmon, Amboy, Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls Areas.

Call Dave 815-973-0021

Gutters

Power Washing

American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

Frank's Anything Power Washing Stripping Paint & Cleaning Homes, Decks, Driveways Commercial & Residential * Fully Insured * Call 815-213-0675

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)631-4122

www.mullerslane farm.com

Amy's Extreme Clean!

•Residential Commercial cleaning •White glove clean every time!

•Carpet Cleaning •Senior Discount 815-742-2995 JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Guaranteed Best Buy!

you want to buy or sell! www. saukvalley. com

MEISTER TREE CARE Specializing in all of your tree care needs.

Certified pesticide & herbicide applicator & line clearance tree trimming .

Storm clean up & specialty work.

Free Estimates No job too big or too small!

Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal!

815-994-1750

TV Repair

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

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w/min. 1yr.

Contract 12th Mo.

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6x9 - 10x25 Or our new building 10x50 w/8' doors at a discount Call Theresa today!

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

Windows

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Stump Removal CLARK'S

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

Tree Service Superior Exteriors •Roofing •Siding •Windows and •Gutters 815-631-2033 Free Estimates

Roofing/Siding

Locate the items

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Tree Service

✰CORNER✰ STORAGE

www.allsafe center.com

Roofing

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Storage

STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764

PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial With working height up to 250 ft.

Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

815-618-2717 South side of Dixon Rte. 26 Great Rates Inside 10x20 $45 Outside $20 Larger or smaller available

Residential Painting & 15 years experience •Painting Inside & Out •Power Washing •Decks (815)973-0858 shazta@msn.com

LawnCare Service •Pot Holes •Leaf clean up •House cleanup •Large hauling (dirt, gravel, sand) •Gutters •Pressure washing •Mulch, Rototilling •Storm Clean-up •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

Roofing/Siding

SELF-STORAGE

GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

Haul/Clean Service

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios

1 room make-over 1 coat ceiling/ 2 coats on walls

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Handyman Maid/Janitorial Carpet/Upholstery

Property Maintenance ★★★★★★★★ ★★ PAINTING SPECIAL

Painting

Brick & Masonry MASONRY PROS •Brick-Block-Stone •Chimneys repaired or rebuilt •New Masonry or restoration & tuck-pointing Get masonry repairs done from winter damage.

Free Estimates 25 yrs. experience Insured & Bonded.

815-564-8754

Property Maint.

Dianna's Doggie Depot

Drywall *Asphalt paving & Patch work * Seal Coating *Skid loader/ Dump Truck Work (Concrete Removal, Dirt and Gravel Hauling) Call for free, no obligation estimates 815-499-7195.

Locally owned And Operated.

Over 25 Years Asphalt Exp. Fully Insured

Haul/Clean Service

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FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

Concrete Contractors

A&M TREE SERVICE Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Free Estimates 25 yrs. Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677 ✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

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BRAD'S TREE SERVICE A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674

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SAUK VALLEY

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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!

(2) Clark fork lifts $5200 total. 815626-4561.

3 Willy's bus trip tickets Cubs vs Cards. On 7/8/15.

For the price of 2.

815-631-6359 leave message.

LAWN MOWERS

10,000 Watt Duro Power deluxe industrial Generator, 16 horse Briggs & Straton engine, electric start w/ cover $900 815716-0318 28ft. 2011 Kingsport made by Gulf stream, 1 slide out, 2 flat screen TV's, excellent cond.$12,500 OBO 815-225-7746 or 815-622-6239 500 gal. Diesel SKID Tank good cond Storage $100 815-456-2175

5yr old 7x16 isolated heavy duty garage door, all hardware inc. $100 815-438-3721 Free Firewood you cut & haul. Amboy area.815-677-0201 ★★ Generac ★★ ★ Generator ★ portable, heavy duty, 8500 surge watts, 5500 rated watts, less than 25 hrs use, $600/obo 815-626-1056

779

Craftsman 12hp 38” cut, riding lawn mower, 5 speed, to mow ready grass, $250 firm, 815-973-3223 Cub Cadet LT1046 riding lawn mower, 46” deck, 220 hrs., like new cond., $1150/obo 815245-9704

LAWN & GARDEN

781

20” Yard Machine Trim Mower 3.5 HP $55 815-288-1999 Agri-Fab Mow-NVac 5hp; attach to any lawn tractor.

815-626$425.

7110.

Craftsman 42” tractor; Kohler Pro 17hp, rear bagger. $425.

815-6267110.

Craftsman rear tine tiller; 14”, 6hp, used 4x. $375. Call 815-626-7110.

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS ★★★★★

BUS TRIP TO JUMER'S CASINO Wednesday July 22nd Call Barb Davis 815-441-0900 No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

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

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 ★★Wanted: 1/18 Diecast Cars★★ Call 309-714-0787

708 First Avenue ROCK FALLS 815-622-6655

YOUR 1ST AND 2ND CHANCE DEALER!

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LOCATIONS! DEALER FINANCING AVAILABLE

1397 N. Galena Ave DIXON 815-288-5626

Hours Mon - Fri 10-6 • Sat 9-3

$195.00 Down

99 Chevy Malibu 00 Chevy S10 XCab 05 Chrysler Town & Country 05 Dodge Grand Caravan 06 Ford Freestar - 2 To Choose!

$395.00 Down

00 Honda CRV 00 Pontiac Firebird 01 Ford Ranger 04 Dodge Intrepid 04 Pontiac Grand Am 05 Chrysler PT Cruiser

$795.00 Down

04 Ford Explorer - 3rd Row Seat!

04 Chevy Avalanche 04 Ford F150 XCab 05 Chevy Malibu 05 Chevy 1/2 Ton XCab 05 Chrysler Sebring 06 Buick Lucerne 07 Chevy Impala 08 Jeep Compass

Call Today! *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

VISIT US AT WWW.SAUKVALLEYMOTORS.COM

Call 625-3600

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Grandfather Clock, Nice bar & 2 stools, dining room table & hutch.

Call for pricing.

815-772-4157 New Treadle Sewing Mach. walnut cabinet $100 815-284-7954 Pool Table Free to good home 815994-8118 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Story & Clark, 48” upright 8 year old piano, like new condition. $2,000 OBO. 815-616-2572 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryer, washer, table & chairs, dbl. recline sofa, sofa, dresser, 4pc. sectional, gas stove, gas dryer.

815-718-4385.

HAY & STRAW

825

For Sale: 2 cutting Alfalfa, no rain.

Wheat Straw soon. available 815-440-4621 nd

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

NEW TODAY 6 head black heifers, approximately 650 lbs.

815-631-0896

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

NEW TODAY 1937 J. D. Mod. B New tires, runs good, older restoration $3,000 OBO 1939 J.D. Mod. H runs good $2,500 815-456-2300 2013 Kubota L3245 4x4 heated cab, loader, 3 pt. 5 ft. Woods mower, 78 hrs., will take older tractor or compact on trade, lists for $29,000 your price, $18,900 815-379-2541

CLASSIC CARS

904

1969 Mercury Comet, drive train is done. $5,000 obo. 815-535-3969 1974 Volkswagon Beetle Bug, excellent cond.

Reduced $3300!

815-441-4659.

1989 Pontiac Firebird. Formula 350 $7,500 OBO. Call 815-590-7241

AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW REAL DEAL FOR ITEMS OVER $300 A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/15

No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

1984 Buick LeSabre 4dr., body good, 108K Runs drives good $1,450 815-631-5900.

2002 Silver Hyundai, 4DR. Exc. cond.

34K mi. $4,500.

815-441-8551 2006 Chevy Impala, 96k. Motor miles. $4,500 OBO as is.815-499-5123

AUTOMOBILES

905

2006 Mercury Montego Luxury.

No snow! Safe, 29mpg. $7250.

Like new in & out!

815-625-6182.

2007 Dodge Charger RT, Hemi V8. Leather, sun roof. 48K mi. $14,500. Call 815973-6768.

2007 Pontiac G6, sunroof, 89K mi.

Excellent condi$8,000/obo. tion.

815-626-1270.

AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

905

2008 Chevy Aveo in Dixon white, $2,000 815-2886231

2012 Chevy Impala LT, asking $12,988 Excellent condition Like new.

Must Sell!

Call 815-857-2830 Leave Message.

AUTOMOBILES

905

905

2012 Toyota Camry LE 47,000 miles mint condition.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC, ITS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.ALEXANDER L. DELGADO AND MONICA M. DELGADO, RBS CITIZENS, N.A., N/K/A CITIZENS BANK, N.A. Defendant 14 CH 98 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on August 6, 2015, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 707 W 12TH ST, Sterling, IL 61081 Property Index No. 11-21-157-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $79,223.03.

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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, 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.

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Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. , 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8585.

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At the premises I, Lyle Dirks, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois in the case entitled Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., Plaintiff v. Gina A. Fahs, Defendant, case No. 2014 CH 96 as sale officer, to conduct the sale, will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualified bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of Lot 2 in Block 5 in Hine’s Addition to the City of Dixon, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 2 in Block 5, and running thence Easterly along the North line of said Lot, 50 feet; thence at right angles Southerly parallel with the West line of said Lot, 132.2 feet, to the South line of said Lot 2; thence running Westerly along the South line 50 feet, to the West line of said Lot; thence Northerly along the said West line, a distance of 132.2 feet, to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois, commonly known as 302 Cedar Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

DESCRIPTION: Ranch home with approximately 702 square feet of living area and a 2 car detached garage. INSPECTION: Contact Natalie Cole at Sterling Federal Bank, phone 815-2883327 to determine if property is available for inspection. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession. All funds shall be CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Sale is subject to taxes for 2014 and all subsequent years. TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale officer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale.

Any sale is subject to court approval. Any specific restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale. Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

ATTORNEYS: WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. AUCTIONEER: LYLE DIRKS, IL 440000128, STERLING, IL, PH. 815-626-3358

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Monday, July 13, 2015 Lunch by Poorboys Catering 3:00 pm Selling items belonging to Robert Cheatham Estate, Tom James, David Mandrgoc & others.

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Table & chairs; hutch; child’s wood table & chairs; stools; tea cart; usual kitchenware; sm appliances; set of Pfaltzgraff for 6 w/accessories; tea pot collection; cupboard; sm refrigerator; sm chest freezer; sofas; recliners; loveseat; coffee & end tables; lamps; pictures; lg printed rug; hall tree; curio cabinets; futon; elec fireplace; desks; various chairs; shelves; toy box; Sentry safe w/combo; files; fans & heaters; beds; dressers; night stands; cedar chest; jewelry; jewelry armoire; Thomas jewelry chest; linens; binoculars; exercise equip; patio furniture; step ladders; table saw; air nail guns; few power tools; Schwinn bike; assorted lawn & garden tools; Martin Mercury right hand bow; .

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Secretary; dresser; rd lamp table; 3 drawer chest w/marble top (damaged); 3 drawer chest; 4 drawer chest w/hanky drawers; 3 sec glass frt bookcase; st chairs; rd oak table; child’s stool; doll bed; few tin toys; Texaco semi tanker; BB guns; dolls; approx 20 IH toy tractors (some in box); lg selection of model cars; games; books; Lanark Centennial book; Gene Autry record & lots of others; paint guns; set spurs; Christmas ornaments; wood cheese boxes; Painter beer box; wood adv boxes; tin boxes; flat irons; Arcade Crystal coffee grinder; Dazey #80 butter churn; copper boiler; oak wall phone; projectograph machine; enamelware; gray ranch pot; steins; trivets; silver set; stereo scope & cards; quilts; lamps; lamp brackets; barn lantern; miniature lantern collection; parking meter; bird cage; hardware; oil jar w/spout; bell collection; 2 boxes post cards; baskets; knife & cigarette lighter collection; min pitchers; figurines; ruby glassware; aprox 30 crocks; some green depression & carnival glass; tea cups; collector plates; Currier & Ives dishware & accessories; cast iron fry pan w/lid; Savage Sporter .22 w/ clip; Walther P.38 byf 42 produced by Mauser; Baby Hammerless model 1920; Astra .25; Black Powder single shot; Ithaca M-40 .22, short-long-long rifle; Chinese rifle; Remington Sportsman 12 ga; Iver Johnson Model 2x .22; misc ammo.

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-NH BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC, ITS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.MARK A. BLAND, ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE INC, ASSIGNEE FROM HSBC RETAIL Defendant 11 CH 131 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 18, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on August 6, 2015, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 604 E. 5TH STREET, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-27-329-003 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $83,066.08.

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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: ERIC FELDMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 123 W. MADISON ST., SUITE 1650, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 344-3529.

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