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WHITESIDE COUNTY | SALES TAX REFERENDUM

Schools carrying out vote process Carroll County files with county clerk for Nov. 4 ballot

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

The boards of seven of Whiteside County’s nine school districts have approved resolutions for a sales tax increase and sent

the necessary paperwork to the regional schools superintendent.

Regional Superintendent Bob Sondgeroth said he had received petitions from the Sterling, Rock Falls Elementary, Rock Falls High

School, Montmorency, River Bend, Prophetstown-LyndonTampico, and East-Coloma-Nelson school districts.

Those districts represent more than 80 percent of the student population in the county’s

schools. A simple majority of 51 percent was needed to get the referendum on the November ballot for a sales tax of 1 percent on most retail sales.

Breakdown on A2 See each district’s projected share from the sales tax increase, should the referendum pass in November.

TAX CONTINUED ON A2

LOCAL LANDFILLS | BY THE NUMBERS

Region has most available space

ELECTION 2014 | STATE TREASURER’S RACE

Candidate: proactivity needed in office Cross opposed to service tax, but open to discussion

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

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Crews work Tuesday afternoon at the Lee County landfill near Amboy. Lee, Ogle, Whiteside and Carroll counties are part of a region that has the second-shortest lifespan in the state at 15, according to a recent IEPA report.

Report: But without expansion, region’s sites have 15 years left

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

Breaking down the numbers

Without future expansions, landfills in the Sauk Valley have between 14 and 31 years of life left in them.

The northwest region of the state, which includes Lee, Ogle, Whiteside and Carroll counties, has the second-shortest lifespan in the state at 15, according to a recently released Illinois Environmental Protection Agency report.

However, the region also has the largest portion of available space in the state, as of Jan. 1, with 23.86 percent, the report said. The next-largest portion is 20.85 percent for east-central Illinois, which includes Champaign County.

LANDFILLS CONTINUED ON A4

A glance at Sauk Valley landfills and the northwest region of the state, which includes Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties, in addition to Boone, Bureau, DeKalb, Jo Davies, LaSalle, Putnam, Stephenson and Winnebago.

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STERLING – Tom Cross, the Republican candidate for state treasurer, said the office he’s seeking should be viewed as one that can help turn Illinois around.

Cross, R-Oswego, was elected as a state representative in 1992 and House Republican leader in 2002. He’s running against Mike Frerichs, D-Champaign, for Tom the position that Cross will be vacated by Dan Rutherford.

In an interview with Sauk Valley Media on Tuesday, he said the treasurer is in a position to force the General Assembly to pass a balanced budget; can take a role in rooting out corruption in the state; and create more transparency about the state’s true finances, in addition to the traditional role to invest the state’s money.

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Man faces Lee Co. murder charge 36-year-old pleaded not guilty to charge in Winnebago Co. killing

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

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ROCKFORD – A man already facing a first-degree murder charge for a Rockford killing now faces a murder charge in a Lee County death as well.

Terence Doddy was arrested July 4 after crashing a stolen car into a tree near Beloit, Wisconsin. He was the prime police suspect after two people were found murdered that week: a man TODAY’S EDITION: 28 PAGES 2 SECTIONS VOL. 160 ISSUE 160

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in Rockford, and a woman at a rest stop off Interstate 39 near Paw Paw. On Friday, Doddy pleaded not guilty to the charges in Winnebago County Court.

During a news conference Tuesday morning in Rockford, Lee County State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller said Doddy would face charges in her county, as well.

MURDER CONTINUED ON A4

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Ashlyn Terveer (left), 3, and Hailyn Check, 7, sink their teeth into cobs Tuesday at the Rock Falls Community Building. See more photos from the 75th annual Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil on A5.

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Morrison to vote on Monday TAX

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The tax, known as the County School Facility Sales Tax, has been allowed by state law since 2007 as a means of shifting some of the burden for school funding from property taxes.

If approved by voters on Nov. 4, the county sales tax will rise to 7.75 percent, from 6.75.

The money from the tax can be used only for maintaining, renovating and upgrading existing school buildings, new construction projects, or paying off bonds sold for buildings and maintenance purposes.

The tax is not assessed on groceries, medication, services, farm equipment, cars, trucks, ATVs, boats, RVs, and mobile homes. “I will wait until August to formally file the resolution with the county clerk,� Sondgeroth said. “This will allow the other districts to vote on the measure.�

The other districts are Morrison and Erie. Morrison will vote on the measure Monday, but like last year, Erie will not put the resolution before its board. “We voted on the resolution the first four times, but as long as a majority of the districts approve it, our board had no desire to take action,� Erie Superintendent K. Bradley Cox said.

Schools are not obligated to put the resolution to their boards for a vote.

If the measure passes, however, all schools will benefit from the revenue according to their enroll-

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The two other Carroll County schools are Chadwick-Milledgeville and Eastland. The sales tax resolution is on the Chadwick-Milledgeville agenda for today’s 7 p.m. meeting.

Regional superintendent Aaron Mercier said Eastland is supportive of the measure, but because West-Carroll alone constituted a majority of the county’s student enrollment, the district didn’t push it forward. “West Carroll was the only petition we had, but because that district was 52 percent of the student population, we moved forward,� Mercier said. “This won’t be a typical ballot in Carroll County in November,� Mercier said. “The clerk said it will be longer than usual, and its complexity might be something to consider.�

But tax increase supporters in Carroll County have more reason for optimism. This past spring’s vote was much closer than in Whiteside.

Sales tax supporters came in at 48 percent, falling short by just 100 votes.

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Sheriff tickets Amboy woman in fatal crash State’s attorney to review case; other charges might be coming to yield at a stop intersection, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release Tuesday morning.

Deryle “D.J.� Nickel, 34, of Amboy, died after his motorcycle struck the

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DIXON – The driver of a Kreider Services van that collided with a motorcycle, killing its driver, was ticketed for failure

side of the van driven by Priscilla A. Lachat, 37, of Amboy, at Inlet Road and U.S. Route 52 near Sublette on May 24.

In an interview, Lee County Sheriff John Varga said he would forward the accident report to the state’s attorney’s office this week for review. Depending on the assessment by that office,

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other charges might be filed.

A passenger on Nickel’s bike, Michelle Kaps, 33, of Mendota, also was injured. She was taken to Mendota Community Hospital, then flown to Rockford Memorial Hospital, and later released.

Lachat was taken to Mendota Community

Hospital, treated and released.

The motorcycle was eastbound on Route 52 about 2:20 p.m. when it hit the side of the van, which was southbound on Inlet Road with nine occupants. Traffic on Inlet has a stop sign, giving traffic on Route 52 the right of way.

Police found no indi-

cation that alcohol was involved in the crash, the release said. The force of the collision tipped the van on its side.

Neither Nickel nor Kaps was wearing a helmet, the sheriff’s department reported.

Seven of the van’s passengers were treated at KSB Hospital in Dixon and released.

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Mayor seeks more resources for DUI charge dropped against entrepreneurs, small businesses detective for lack of evidence

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ayor Jim Burke is taking steps to make it easier for entrepreneurs and small businesses to succeed.

Nearly a month after the end of the first Dixon Business Competition, Burke sent a letter to 24 area business representatives about setting up a “fund to provide seed capital to promising entrepreneurs� and the “creation of an entrepreneur and small business advisory program or mentoring program.�

Burke invited them to a meeting next week with Lee Crockett, of Venture Advisors, the company that helped the city to organize and run the business competition.

Burke has called the competition a success.

He said it put the city in the spotlight as a good place for entrepreneurs, gave a group of small businesses the boost they might need to succeed, and sparked some entrepreneurial interest.

Citizen surveys The city mailed surveys to all addresses in the 61201 ZIP code last month as part of its strategic planning process.

The surveys were also available on the city’s website.

The results of the surveys, which will be used along with he results of focus groups already conducted, haven’t been released.

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Burke said the city plans to meet this week with Sikich, a Napervillebased accounting and consulting company that’s leading the strategic planning, to finalize the process going forward.

It was estimated in June that it could take 6 to 8 weeks for Sikich to compile the results of the surveys and focus groups.

Financial controls review A review of the city’s financial controls, which

will be done by Sikich, is still a couple of months off, Burke said last week.

The city and Sikich are expected to discuss plans for the review soon.

The review will look at financial controls that have been implemented since Finance Director Paula Meyer was hired in September 2012 and will make recommendations for changes or additional controls.

Wastewater pilot plant In April, the City Council was given a presentation about a new technology for wastewater treatment facilities that could turn the city’s wastewater into algae, which could then be turned into oil.

The company, Refinery of America LLC., submitted a proposal to the city, which included a $250,000 investment from the city. “It’s what you really call a developmental stage idea,� Burke said. “I just don’t see the city stepping out in front and taking the lead.�

Burke sent the proposal out to the City Council last week and asked for comments.

Sauk Valley Media reporter Matt Mencarini covers government and happenings in Dixon.

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Officer back on active duty; internal investigation pending

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STERLING – A Sterling Police detective is back on active duty after a DUI charge in Tazewell County was dropped for lack of evidence.

An internal investigation is pending, however, which will determine whether the department will take disciplinary action against Alex Chavira, 38.

Chavira was charged in January with driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to give notice of an accident, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

A bench trial set for July 13 was canceled after the first two charges were dropped.

A representative from the Tazewell County state’s attorney’s office

said there wasn’t enough evidence to prosecute.

At the time of the arrest, Chavira refused to take a breath test.

He pleaded guilty on June 30 to failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Sterling Police Chief Ron Potthoff said Chavira had been placed on restricted duty until the case was completed. “Being that he only pled to a minor traffic charge, he’s ... back to full duty,� Potthoff said Tuesday.

An internal investigation, being conducted for the department by state police, is almost complete, Potthoff said.

Investigators still need to interview Chavira about the incident. “If the internal investigation from the state police shows something more serious, by way of

conduct or something, that he wasn’t convicted of, then we can take departmental action if necessary,� Potthoff said.

According to court documents, Chavira was staying at a hotel in East Peoria in January 2013 when he was stopped and questioned by two East Peoria police officers at his hotel.

He was handcuffed, then after questioning, the handcuffs were removed and Chavira returned to his hotel room.

Police later entered his hotel room and escorted him to the hotel’s lobby, where he was given a court date.

According to the Tazewell County sheriff’s office, Chavira’s name doesn’t appear in its jail’s system, so no mugshot was available.

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OBITUARIES Virginia Flanagan YUMA, Ariz. – On Tuesday morning, May 27, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare, Madison, Wisconsin, Virginia Stoner Flanagan, 91, our beloved mother, granny, greatgranny, “Gigi,� passed from this world to the next to be reunited with her husband, our father, granddad, William “Red;� and her son, our brother, Gary Patrick.

Virginia Charlotte Stoner was born Aug. 18, 1922, in Evanston, to Neely Marshall and Mabel May (Horner) Stoner. Virginia, also known as “Pudy� or “Vee,� was one of a kind, Stoner and Horner mix, a woman who loved life and lived it to the fullest. Her marriage to “the hottest guy and best dancer in town,� William “Red�

Flanagan, on Dec. 23, 1943, at Frederick AIr Force Base Chapel, Frederick, Oklahoma, began a love affair spanning 53 years.

After World War II, they returned to Dixon, with Mom devoting herself to raising five children, guiding them “to be yourself and love the Lord.� Her life as a talented homemaker was full, and thanks to her interest in braiding rugs, collecting crystal, silver and dinnerware and refinishing antique furniture, our home life was very comfortable.

Mom worked at Purity Mills before accepting the librarian position at St. Mary Grade School.

After Dad’s retirement, they enjoyed being snowbirds in Arizona, and danced their way through 53 years of marriage. In 2003, Mom made Yuma her permanent residence.

Music played a significant role in our mother’s life. Virginia excelled at state and national contests with bass, snare drums, trumpet, piano and cello. With her first paycheck from Montgomery Ward & Co. in Chicago, she purchased a Wurlitzer piano. She celebrated her 89th birthday with Yo-Yo Ma, receiving his kiss, hug, and encouragement to make more music with the cello.

She enjoyed musical productions of all genres, even until her last days.

Virginia was admired for unquestionable honesty and integrity, and her energy inspired many. She enjoyed antiquing, refinishing furniture, outdoor gardening, knitting, cross-stitch, cryptoquote and crossword puzzles. She was an avid reader, politically active, and a member of National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She loved playing cards, pinochle (Arizona style), cribbage, solitaire, and especially enjoyed her many bridge club dates.

Her cooking and baking creations were everyone’s favorites – apple pie “guaranteed to ungrouch a grouchy husband,� not-toosweet-but-just-right pecan pie, enchiladas, and her green tomato relish used to make the most delicious stuffed eggs ... all so yummy.

Virginia enjoyed her small glass of Cabernet Sauvignon with her dinner meal.

As a convert to Catholicism, Virginia was baptized and confirmed, and embraced the Catholic faith as a result of what she had been searching for and found. Through you, Mother, God has richly

blessed all of us. You have passed on many of your passions to your children and we, in turn, to ours.

Because of this, you will live on in all of us.

Virginia was a parishioner of St. Patrick Church from 1946 to 2003.

As a memorial to her beloved husband, Bill, who preceded her in death on March 23, 1996, and her son, Gary Patrick, on Oct. 27,1990, she was the benefactor of the Holy Spirit Dome above the altar and the St. Patrick statue during the remodeling of 1995 to 1997.

Virginia will be deeply missed by her two daughters, Judith (Gary) Conger of Madison, Wisconsin, and Elizabeth (Larry) Nummerdor of Waunakee, Wisconsin; her two sons, Irl John (Cathy) of Geneva, and Michael (Shari) of Eagan, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Meghan Conger of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, Joshua (Tara) Conger of Waunakee, Gabriel (Abigail) Conger of Omaha, Nebraska, Kelly (Kelly) Flanagan of Wheaton, Kristina (Jason) Garo of Gladbach, Germany, Kyle Flanagan of Geneva, Shelby and John Patrick Flanagan of Eagan, and Matthew (Melissa) Nummerdor of Waunakee; eight greatgrandchildren, Isabella and Isaiah Garo, Aidan, Quinn, and Caitlin Flanagan, Sami and Drew Nummerdor, and Cassidy Isle Conger, also known as “little Isle� to Gigi; nephew and godson, Terry (Bonnie) Schroeder; nieces, Cathy Palzkill, Nancy (Bill) Kiro, and Marguerite (Ray) Kusmider; 11 Flanagan and Curran nieces and nephews; and dear cousins, aunts, and uncles.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Richard, in infancy; sister, Vivian (Bob) Schroeder; nephews, Tim and Bill Schroeder; great-nephew, Matthew Schroeder; godson, Robert Becker; one sister-inlaw; four brothers-inlaw; and dear cousins, aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday and the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon, with Monsignor Thomas Bales, celebrant, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle is handling arrangements.

Visit ungerhorner. com to send condolences.

Memorials may be made to Perpetual Adoration; St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Yuma, Arizona; Loaves and Fishes; St. Patrick Church in Dixon; and Agrace HospiceCare in Madison, Wisconsin.

The family cherishes the help and love that the staffs and volunteers at St. Mary Hospital and Agrace HospiceCare provided during Mom’s brief illness. A special thank you to Stephen Zwettler, Monsignor James Gunn, the Rev. Mark Miller, and the pastoral staff and members of First Presbyterian Church in Waunakee.

When through one woman a little more love and goodness, a little more light and truth come into the world – then that woman’s life has had meaning.

Virginia will be dearly missed and loved forever.

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W. Gail Glenn GENESEO – W. Gail Glenn, 85, of Geneseo, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Hammond Henry Hospital emergency room in Geneseo.

Gail was born May 24, 1929, in Laurel, Indiana, the son of William and Laura (Rodgers) Glenn. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Carol M. Flaherty on Nov. 2, 1952, in Amboy. Gail worked at the Illinois Department of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator and as a supervisor at the Silvis garage for 25 years, retiring in 1991. He attended Geneseo Evangelical Free Church. Gail was a member of the American Legion and a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association. He loved his 1929 Model A. He was a talented woodworker, and loved spending time with his entire family.

Survivors include his wife, Carol; son, Lawrance (Terri) Glenn of Rockton; daughters, Cinda Backlund Fisher

(Douglas) of Jackson, Wyoming, and Debra (David) Jones of Geneseo; 10 grandchildren, Kara, Adam, Kurt, Laura, Annie, Sarah, Jacob, Gayle, Katie, and Benjamin; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers, Russell Glenn and Howard (Marion) Glenn, both of Dixon; and sisters, Opal (Bill) Schaneberg of Franklin Grove and Doris Ail of Amboy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Vandemore Funeral Home in Geneseo. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday at Geneseo Evangelical Free Church, with the Rev. Frank Brozenec and the Rev. Stephen Palm co-officiating. Burial, with military honors accorded by the Don Cherry Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5083, will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Geneseo.

The Gail Glenn Memorial Fund has been established.

Visit vandemorefuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Ruth E. Schutt PROPHETSTOWN – Ruth Ella Schutt, 88, of Sterling, died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore.

She was born July 18, 1926, in Prophetstown, the daughter of Harry and Inez (Clary) Zarr. Ruth was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools, and was a 1944 graduate of Prophetstown High School. She married Glenn M. Schutt on Oct. 11, 1945, in Sterling.

During World War II, Ruth was employed as a secretary at the Rock River Ordnance Plant.

She also farmed with her husband, Glenn, in the rural Prophetstown and Rock Falls areas for many years, retiring in 2006, when they moved to Coventry Village in Sterling.

Ruth attended First Congregational United Church of Christ in Prophetstown, where she taught Sunday school for many

years. She also was an active member of the King’s Daughters. Ruth enjoyed baking, gardening, traveling, and helping others.

S u r v i v o r s include her husband, Glenn; one daughter, Gloria (Hans) Hollinsworth of Bradenton, Florida; one grandson, Brian Ruttenberg; and two greatgrandchildren, Mason James and Tessa Ruth Ruttenberg.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Gilbert Zarr.

There will be no visitation or funeral. A private family graveside service will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown.

Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established to CGH Health Foundation in Sterling.

Visit bosmagibson.com to send condolences.

Marilyn S. Price MESA, Ariz. – Marilyn S. Price, 70, of Mesa, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014.

Marilyn was born in Princeton, the daughter of Lawrence and Elaine (Pursell) Taets.

Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jim Price; daughter, Cindy (Kevin) Burns; son, Larry (Maunella) Price; granddaughters, Stephanie (Nigel) Brown and Ashley (Stephen)

Meyers; great-grandson, Maysen Brown; and brother, Charles (Sharon) Taets.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Private inurnment will be at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park in Mesa. Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care in Mesa is handling arrangements.

Visit mariposagardens. com to send condolences.

Nellie Pruis-Douma MORRISON – Nellie Pruis-Douma, 97, of Resthave Home in Morrison, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison is handling arrangements.

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Nixing fraud, corruption on Cross’ agenda CROSS

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comes along, it’s too late,� he said.

They’re three of the issues Cross said he’d address if elected. “You may agree with those things. You may not,� he said. “But I think it’s important for people to articulate what they’re going to do. Sometimes we say, as Republicans we say, ‘The Democrats have done such a bad job, you’re going to vote for us. We’re not Democrats.’ “Now, I think they have done a bad job, but I think we also have to say what we’re going to do.�

In 2013, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged the state with securities fraud for misleading municipal bond investors about the state’s approach to funding its pension obligation.

The charge stemmed from sale of $2.2 billion worth of municipal bonds from 2005 to early 2009. The state settled with the commission.

If elected, Cross said he’ll create an integrity unit to be proactive in dealing with corruption or fraud. “When we read about fraud, corruption or the SEC comes along, or the U.S. Attorney’s Office

Also on the November ballot will be the race between Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican challenger Bruce Rauner. While Cross said he supports Rauner and agrees with him on most issues, a service tax isn’t one of them.

Rauner’s plan for expanded sales taxes to the service industry includes printing, public relations, armored car services, advertising sales and interior design and decorating, among about 30 services.

It also calls for a property tax freeze.

Cross said he was open to “philosophical discussions� about tax policies and a service tax, but too often that discussion isn’t welcomed. “We have been a state that has just seen people spend money that we don’t have,� he said. “And we need to learn to live within our means. We’ve got $35 billion. That’s more money than we’ve ever had as a state. And there’s this continuous discussion and thirst for more money and more money and more money. I think the service tax is a mistake.�

Service tax

State’s attorney: autopsy showed fluid in lungs MURDER

stolen car at the scene.

AccordHis Lee County charg- i n g to es are: charging s &IRST DEGREE MURDER informa(12 counts) tion filed s 2OBBERY in L e e Tonya ‘Toni’ s 5NLAWFUL POSSESSION C o u n t y , Bargman of a stolen vehicle D o d d y s #ONCEALMENT OF A “ k n o w - 6ICTIM S OBIT STATES THAT homicidal death i n g l y SHE WAS BORN s 5NLAWFUL POSSES- a s p h y x i - IN 3TERLING sion of another’s cred- a t e d it card T o n y a Doddy is scheduled Bargman by putting to appear in Lee Coun- his hands around her ty court Wednesday throat and stuffing morning. her head in the toilet, Authorities say that thereby causing [her on June 30, Doddy death.]� The indictkilled 37-year-old co- ment goes on to say the worker Todd Hans- murder was “commitmeier, of Rockford, at ted in a cold, calculata Rockford call cen- ed and premeditated ter before stealing the manner.� victim’s car. The WinLee County Coronebago County coro- ner Jesse Partington ner’s office said the declined to comment preliminary cause of on Bargman’s official Hansmeier’s death was cause of death, saying traumatic neck and the investigation was head injury. incomplete, but SaccoAn autopsy also dis- Miller said that during covered burns on part an autopsy, fluid was of his body, but said found in Bargman’s they were caused after lungs, and there was Hansmeier’s death. An also evidence of chokinquest will be sched- ing. uled.

According to her Doddy is also accused o b i t u a r y , B a r g m a n of killing Tonya “Toni� was born in Sterling Bargman, 44, of Mon- and was a retail marticello, on the night ket manager and vice of July 1 at the Willow president for Central Creek rest stop near Illinois Bank.

Paw Paw in southeastDoddy will be tried ern Lee County, and jointly in both Winthen stealing her car. nebago and Lee counA surveillance video ty courts by a team s h o w e d B a r g m a n of attorneys from the being attacked as she offices of state’s attorleft a restroom at the ney in both counties. rest stop; her body was Sacco-Miller said she found by an attendant. wasn’t sure yet which I n v e s t i g a t o r s l a t e r county would put him f o u n d H a n s m e i e r ’ s on trial first.

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‘This will ... level the playing field’ Board allowing video gambling at 14 establishments OREGON – Video gambling is now allowed in the unincorporated areas of Ogle County.

Reversing its stance from a year ago, the county board voted 17-5 last week to allow video gambling at the 14 establishments that hold county liquor licenses.

Board member Greg Sparrow of Rochelle said the board’s decision last year put rural establishments at a disadvantage, because municipalities in the county had approved video gambling. “All this will do is level the playing field,� he said.

Board member Dick Petrizzo, of Monroe Center, said he was surprised to see how much revenue was coming in from the gambling machines. “In my little corner of the world, it looks like people are spending about $200,000 per year on these machines,� he said. “It’s a staggering amount. I’m sorry to see that.�

Board Chairman Kim Gouker said the county

ordinance stipulates that at least 65 percent of an establishment’s income must Kim come from Gouker nongaming income.

Proceeds from the machines are split among the bar owner, the company that provides the machines, the state, and the city or county of jurisdiction.

The money is collected by the state, which distributes it.

The city or county gets 5 percent, the state gets 25 percent, and the machine provider and establishment get 35 percent each.

The Illinois Video Gaming Act, enacted in 2009, legalizes the use of video gambling terminals in certain establishments that have liquor licenses.

Voting against the video gambling ordinance at the July 15 meeting were Lyle Hopkins of Polo, Dan Janes of Stillman Valley, Patricia Nordman of Oregon, Zach Oltmanns of Stillman Valley, and Ashley Simms of Rochelle.

In related action, the board reduced the number of available liquor licenses from 20 to 15.

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Jim Morin, MorinToons Syndicate

Fair season offers myriad entertainment What we think On Thursday, county fair season kicks off in the Sauk Valley. As a destination where people can meet other people and have a good time, the fair is hard to beat.

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f you’re interested in places to go, people to see, and things to do this summer, the county fairs of the Sauk Valley are right up your alley.

County fair season begins Thursday, the first day of the Lee County 4-H Fair and Junior Show.

The place to go is the Lee County Fairgrounds, rural Amboy; the people to see are 4-H members, their families and supporters, and the public at large; and things to do include watching tractor and truck pulls, 4-H exhibits and judging, enjoying the carnival, and more.

For 5 weeks afterward, five more fairs are on tap across the region.

The Ogle County Fair runs July 30-Aug. 3 at the fairgrounds near Oregon, followed by the Carroll County Fair, which runs Aug. 5-9 near Milledgeville. Then comes the Whiteside County Fair, Aug. 12-16 in Morrison.

After that, the Bureau County Fair takes place Aug. 20-24 in Princeton, and then the Tri-County Fair follows on Labor Day weekend (Aug. 29-Sept. 1) in Mendota (Tri-County, as in LaSalle, Lee and Bureau).

Some people you’ll see at fairs this year include singer Tracy Lawrence on Aug. 8 at the Carroll

County Fair, and the Beach Boys on Aug. 21 at the Bureau County Fair.

Like to watch cowboys rope cattle? The Big Hat Rodeo on Aug. 1 at the Ogle County Fair is for you.

Enjoy young, talented singing groups? Home Free will perform on Aug. 13 at the Whiteside County Fair.

Along with offering fair food, judging, and exhibits, fairs are a traditional way to connect with the agricultural community, reconnect with old friends, and make new ones.

And you never know who might pop in. In 2011, fairgoers in Morrison were surprised to see President Barack Obama touring the grounds.

The county fair as an institution has been around for decades. Fairs in Oregon and Princeton have existed about 160 years. Other fairs, such as Carroll’s and Mendota’s, started after World War II. Their existence is not guaranteed. Just 4 years ago, many fairs were financially hurting because of severe state budget cuts. Continued public support can help turn the tide.

To our way of thinking, for places to go, people to see, and things to do in the Sauk Valley, it’s hard to beat a county fair.

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Rauner finally offers details Taxing services could raise extra money for state

rate down to 3 percent, the rate before taxes were increased.

Of course, the rate is already scheduled to drop to 3.75 percent on Jan. 1. So it’s going to take an additional 4 years to eliminate the last 0.75 percent, or does Rauner think it should be phased out more gradually than it is now? “Bruce’s commitment is to phasing out the Quinn tax hike to 3 percent over his first term,� the campaign said.

OK, thanks for clearing that up.

dougFINKE

Give Republican governor candidate Bruce Rauner credit for finally putting some details in his economic plan.

As part of his “Jobs and Growth Agenda,� Rauner called for extending the state sales tax to a number of services.

There are numbers crunchers from both parties who have said the state should have done this years ago as we moved to a serviceoriented economy. Not taxing those services robs the state of a lucrative source of income, the argument goes.

Rauner’s plan includes a detailed list of services he thinks should be taxed, like custom computer programming, advertising agencies, and travel agencies.

In all, 32 types of services are listed. Together, Rauner said, taxing them could raise $603 million for the state.

Interestingly, Rauner’s list does not include haircuts. The idea of extending the sales tax to services has been around a long time. Previous iterations have included haircuts on the list of things to be taxed. That allowed critics to dismissively refer to the whole

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idea as a haircut tax.

Based on Rauner’s list, it’s not clear what would lend itself to a sarcastic reference like the haircut tax.

The problem is that expanding the sales tax to include the items on Rauner’s list would raise about $603 million by his count. That’s still a long way from the $4 billionplus the state will lose when the income tax hike expires.

#HICKEN FEED Illinois will get $44 million to apply to its pension debt from a settlement with Citigroup over selling those toxic subprime loan investments that nearly ruined the national economy.

Before you start jumping for joy, let’s put it in perspective of the state’s $100 billion pension debt. Take away all of the extra zeroes, and you are left with the equivalent of paying $44 on a $100,000 debt.

That’s not going to end the debate about changing pensions to save money.

,AWYER TAX We should note that the largest single revenue source on the list is taxing legal services.

It’s projected to bring in $167 million.

If this thing gets traction, it will be interesting to see how that plays out in a General Assembly that still has a fair share of lawyers in it.

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The Legislative Audit Commission acceded to federal prosecutors and delayed grilling witnesses about Gov. Pat

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Not taxing those services robs the state of a lucrative source of income, the argument goes.

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Doug Finke

Quinn’s badly botched anti-violence program for 90 days.

But getting that agreement at a hearing last week gave both Democrats and Republicans an opportunity to put their worst foot forward.

In the morning, the GOP did its best to make the proceedings look like the political witch hunt that Democrats suspected was their motive for questioning witnesses all along.

By the afternoon, though, the tables turned, and the Democrats came off looking like they were stalling on setting a date for the hearings to resume, presumably to keep the thing under wraps.

It took a day for everyone to calm down. The commission met again, and a compromise was reached to try again Oct. 8 unless prosecutors ask for another delay.

And for the record, lawmakers from both parties expressed regret about the previous day’s circus.

THE READER’S VOICE

Mount Morris will install new lighting by fall JERRY STAUFFER Mount Morris

Downtown Mount Morris will receive a facelift from a village standpoint.

The village board, with the recommendation of the village planning commission, voted to replace the aging downtown street lighting.

The present lighting is antiquated, with poles being about 70 years old, and light fixtures 55 to 60 years old. No parts are available for repairs, and the overhead wiring is losing its insulation, causing shorts when it’s windy or raining, knocking out the entire system.

The new lighting has been under consideration for more than 9 years. It will consist of all underground wiring with decorative poles having a

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Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com historic type, acorn-style fixture using LED technology, which will drastically cut utility bills, saving the village money.

There will be little to no maintenance costs for quite a few years, saving additional money. Over-

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all, there will be a longterm savings to the village.

In addition, getting rid of the old poles and overhead wiring will enhance the beauty of the downtown and campus.

This project will go hand in hand with enhancements made in front of the band shell last year.

The campus and band shell are getting a lot of use, especially during the summer months. The improvements can only

help attract new businesses, events, and people to the area.

Construction will start soon with the installation of underground wiring and foundations for the new poles being installed.

By the time this work is finished, the new poles and fixtures should be arriving from the manufacturer in Roselle, at which time the contractor will start installing the new lighting.

The old lighting will stay

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in place until the new lighting is fully operational sometime in the early fall. There will probably be some sort of official lighting ceremony to dedicate the new lights at that time.

Mount Morris is very excited to be able to have this transformation for our downtown area.

Note to readers: Jerry Stauffer is the planning commission chairman and lighting project coordinator.

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Quinn signs $1B plan for road repair Leader estimates the projects will create 14,300 jobs CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Pat Quinn signed an approximately $1 billion capital spending plan on Tuesday intended to create jobs and help repair and improve Illinois roads and bridges after a harsh winter.

The Chicago Democrat approved the bipartisan legislation that also will provide lawmakers with opportunities to attend popular ribbon-cutting ceremonies in an election year. The plan got overwhelming support in the

final days of the legislative session, though some lawmakers were concerned that they didn’t have enough time to study where the money would go.

Transportation officials said the money will go toward “shovel-ready� road projects that are beginning this summer.

Quinn estimated that the projects will create some 14,300 jobs. Most of the 210 projects include resurfacing portions of major roadways around Illinois and repairing bridges. “It is imperative for all of us that we make investments to make sure we take good care of these

roads and bridges, relieve congestions, get people to their destination as quickly as possible, as safely as possible,� he said standing near a downtown Chicago interstate exchange where construction work is ongoing.

Some lawmakers supporting the repair program said it was necessary, because the $31 billion “Illinois Jobs Now� program that Quinn signed in 2009 is set to run out of road funding sometime this year. But Transportation Department spokeswoman Paris Ervin said that $115 million will be doled out this year for various projects.

The winter repair plan will be paid for by selling bonds and paying back the loan with revenue from retired bonds.

It was scaled back to gain Republican support amid concerns that the state couldn’t afford a higher price tag. Democrats failed to gather votes to extend an income tax increase set to roll back in January, potentially creating a loss of $1.8 billion in revenue.

Among the projects is $48 million for replacing the bridge, lighting, surveillance and sign boards on the inbound Interstate 55 in Chicago. Other projects include resurfacing parts of Interstate 57.

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NORMAL

Horse barn finds new life

To fight crime, city tries erasing arrests

Brick building, now apartments, being renovated

Officials hope it will give teens better shot at college, getting job

BY MARY ANN FORD The Pantagraph

NORMAL (AP) – A 125-year-old former horse barn near uptown Normal is getting a facelift inside and out.

Crews recently completed tuck-pointing the brick on the east side of the former Dillon horse barn, 102 W. Phoenix Ave., and have gutted and started remodeling the largest of the two units in what now is an 11-unit apartment building owned

by Ralph Endress and Ken Verkler. Work is expected to be finished by mid-August for student move-in. “Everything was replaced on the inside – insulation, kitchen, flooring,� said Andy Netzer, general manager of Young America Realty, which manages the building. “The wear and tear was catching up on them.�

Additional bathrooms also were added to the five-bedroom, firstfloor unit and the sixbedroom, second-floor unit, he said. A building permit with the town recorded $68,500 in work.

The brick building was built in the late 1880s by Ellis Dillon as a barn for Percheron draught horses. The Dillon family had

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Workers continue to perform a complete makeover of the former Dillon horse barn June 27 in Normal. The barn was built in the 1880s and is getting a facelift inside and out and being converted into an apartment building. a national reputation as breeders of the horses, which they originally imported from France, according to “The Legacy,� a locally written book about Normal’s historic architecture.

The structure is significant both as a fine example of what brick barns were like more than 100 years ago and as a building that was associated with a family that had much bearing on the development of Normal in the decades immediately following the Civil War, according to “The Legacy.�

The Dillons also had another structure on the west side of the Illinois Central Railroad tracks

(now Constitution Trail), but that building was razed in 1974 to make way for Normal City Hall, which is now City Hall Annex.

Nine years ago, the former horse barn was threatened by a fire at an attached apartment building, also owned

by Endress and Verkler.

The intense fire gutted most of the attached three-story complex, sent several firefighters to the hospital and left dozens of university students homeless.

That property has been vacant since fire.

In 2011, City Council approved a plan by Endress and Verkler to build a 32-unit building

on the site of the burned building. Part of that plan included purchasing a strip of land from the town for a walkway to connect to nearby Constitution Trail. Since that time, there have been many changes in that area, including the construction of Uptown Station, re-routing part of Constitution Trail, and plans to build an overhead walkway connecting Uptown Station to the old Amtrak station on the south side of the tracks.

Netzer said the developers now are waiting to see if the overhead walkway configuration will impact the footprint of the proposed apartment plan.

families,� said Voices for Illinois Children president 'AYLORD 'IESEKE IN A STATEMENT h! LARGE BODY of research tells us that growing up in poverty, especially in early childhood, can harm children’s health, their cogni-

tive and social-emotional development, their academic achievement, and their economic opportunities as adults.�

'IESEKE CALLED ON LAWmakers to strengthen early learning programs for Illinois children in poor

families and other initiatives aimed at lessening the effects of child poverty.

This is the 25th year the foundation has put out its comprehensive scorecard of child well-being across the country.

IN BRIEF Report: More kids living in poverty #()#!'/ !0 n 4HE number of Illinois children living in areas of high poverty has increased by about a third since 2000, according to a report released Tuesday.

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)LLINOIS CHILDREN live in areas of concentrated poverty. That means more than 1 in 10 children live in neighborhoods where the poverty rate is 30 percent or higher, according to data up to 2012.

This year’s Kids Count report also found some encouraging news about Illinois. There’s been a long-term decline in births to teenage mothers. /THER HEALTH AND EDUCAtion indicators are hopeFUL !ND )LLINOIS IMPROVED on 11 out of 16 measures. Illinois ranks 20th among states for overall child well-being, according to the report.

The state’s child poverty rate in 2012 was 21 percent, compared to 16 percent in 2005. “We continue to see the lingering effects of the recession on children and

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Gov. Pat Quinn, surrounded by workers, holds up an approximately $1 billion capital spending plan during a signing ceremony Tuesday in Chicago. The plan is intended to create jobs and help repair Illinois roads and bridges after a harsh winter.

CHICAGO (AP) – Desperate to curb the gun violence wracking their city, Chicago lawmakers are leading the way toward a counterintuitive idea – fighting crime by making it easier for young people to wipe away minor arrest records.

The goal is to give tens of thousands of teens a better chance to find work or get into college, rather than letting a minor episode with police possibly doom them to a life on the gang-dominated streets of some of the city’s most troubled neighborhoods.

A law recently passed by the state Legislature made Illinois one of the few states to automatically expunge the criminal records of juveniles who were arrested but never charged.

Mariama Bangura, 17, was arrested last year after she was accused of threatening a teacher.

Though she was never charged, she worries that the incident could sink her adult ambitions. “I want to be a nurse or massage therapist, and what if the whole thing keeps coming up?� she asked. “I want a career.�

Expungement is not a new idea. The service has long been available for minor arrests and convictions, if people know about it and can afford to hire an attorney. The Illinois law makes it automatic for offenses that happen in a specific time frame.

Last year, in Cook County alone, about 16,000 juvenile arrests would have been eligible for expungement. Of those, only 661 people applied.

All but one succeeded

in having their records cleared.

That means tens of thousands of young people have arrest records that could derail applications for public housing, financial aid, a teaching certificate or a license to cut hair.

Chicago lawmakers also led the push to “ban the box,� a reference to the box on many employment applications that asks job seekers whether they have ever been arrested or convicted of a crime. The proposal would prevent businesses with 15 or more employees from asking about applicants’ criminal records before offering a job interview. The measure was approved this past spring and signed Saturday by Gov. Pat Quinn.

Employers can still ask about criminal history later in the job-application process.

Together, the two measures mark a shift in focus away from simply punishing crime to removing some of the most common obstacles that prevent people with minor records from building self-sufficient lives. “Chicago continues to be riddled with crime, because ex-offenders return without opportunities to be productive citizens,� said state Rep. LaShawn Ford, sponsor of the one of the proposals.

The shift was on full display last fall when several black state lawmakers blocked a bill to impose stiffer prison sentences for illegal gun possession, which they saw as little more than a recipe to lock up more blacks and Latinos. The measure was strongly supported by both Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy.

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Both children need counseling after assault Dear Abby, My granddaughter “Cindy,� age 2, was being watched by her mommy’s ex-sister-in-law and her sons. Cindy went to her mommy and said, “Bubby hurt me.�

Bubby is what she calls her 10-year-old cousin.

Her mother called the police. A policeman spoke to her and said there wasn’t enough evidence.

Now my granddaughter is scared of men.

The police went and talked to the cousin who said he “accidentally touched her down there with her pull-up on.�

DCFS was called in, and

What’s a grandmother to do to help her? We need justice for Cindy. – Distraught Grandmother

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

again it was a man. We took Cindy to a female doctor, and Cindy told the doctor everything that happened to her.

Now she wakes up having nightmares and yells, “No, Bubby. Stop!�

ing so that he won’t and can’t repeat what he did to her with another little girl. From my perspective, both of these children need professional help.

my past. I regret the damage I caused by leading guys on. Now that I want to be married, my life feels empty. While I used to enjoy my indeDear Distraught, pendence, I now want You may need justice Dear Abby, to share my experiences for Cindy, but what Cindy For years, I dated guys with someone. needs right now is profes- who I knew wanted a Because of the counselsional help to get past the committed relationship, ing I have had, I know trauma of what was done while I just wanted to what I shouldn’t settle to her. Contact the nearhave fun. I enjoyed being for, but the only guys askest rape treatment center, single and never saw ing me out are sleazy. I tell them everything you myself getting married. feel like in some ways life have told me and ask for My mom was married was easier when I wanted their assistance in finding three times to men who to stay single. How do I therapy for your grandabused her. It made the find a healthy balance so child. They hear stories idea of marriage terrifying I won’t go back to my old like this all too often. to me. ways or end up settling The boy who assaulted Through counseling, I out of desperation?

Cindy also needs counsel- have found healing from – Healed But Confused

Dear Healed But Confused, One way would be to continue the counseling.

While you may want to be married now, desperation and neediness are not traits that attract worthwhile men.

You need to be prepared to take some time and find a balance in your life while you’re looking for Mr. Right.

Explore your own interests, make friends with members of both sexes, do some volunteering if you have the time. If you do, the chances of your meeting the right kind of man will improve.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, July 23 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, 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, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

Wii Bowling and 313 card game, 10 a.m., Hub City

Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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.

Lee County Council on Aging annual cookout, 11:30 a.m., 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior

Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3253.

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

Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m., Mount Morris Public Library parking lot, 101 E. Front St. Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Dixon Riverfront.

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

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

Thursday, July 24 Biscuits and gravy, 7 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee

County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Amelia Earhardt Day, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

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

Mexican Train Dominoes, noon, Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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

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

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

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

ling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train Dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Thursday, July 24 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

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

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weighin, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815-626-0034.

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

Senior Computer Basics course, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Free blood pressure checks, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Health-

care Center, 811 S. 10th St. Fun with Computers course, 10-11 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815-6267333, ext. 317.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon and 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.

American Red Cross blood drive, Lee County Fairgrounds, 1196 Franklin Grove Road, Amboy.

Appointments: 800-448-3543.

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

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

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 4-5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

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

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

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6-7 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

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

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

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

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, 7:30 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-284-7569.

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 25 Women, infants and children clinic; and family planning ser-

vices, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

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

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

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

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Dive into a big bowl of a dish fit for summer

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T

he sun is blazing.

The sweat is dripping. The air feels as if it is sticking to your skin.

Hey, how about a nice big bowl of soup?

No, seriously. Soup is good food. Especially in the summer, when the soup is cold.

Summer soup is different from winter soup. Winter soup is heavy, substantial, serious. It sticks to your ribs. But summer soup is light, frivolous, festive. It cools you down from the inside out. And if it is the right soup, it can even be a little bit sweet, and no one will complain.

If you are like me, when you think about cold summertime soups, your first thought is gazpacho.

(Actually, if you are exactly like me and you are thinking about cold summertime soups, your very first thought is of the episode of “All in the Family” in which Archie Bunker is served vichyssoise for the first time. He blows on a spoonful to cool it down, and when he puts it in his mouth he gets a surprised look on his face that is absolutely priceless. But more on vichyssoise later.)

Gazpacho, of course, is the (generally) tomatobased cold soup that originated in the Andalusia region of Spain.

Everyone who makes it makes it differently, but the essentials are the same – ripe tomatoes, sherry vinegar whenever possible, and a bit of bread that has been soaked in water and then squeezed for added texture, all pureed together.

That’s not the way I make it. I call my version farmers market gazpacho because it is basically a vegetable soup that makes full use of the bounty of the season.

Also, I don’t use bread. I usually serve it thin with plenty of nice chunks of veggies crammed into it.

Occasionally, I will puree it, but while it tastes delicious, it does leave you with a soup that is visually unappealing.

Two other bits of culinary apostasy: I begin with canned tomato

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Cold soups can be the perfect response to a sticky summer day. Some varieties include (clockwise from top right) cold corn vichyssoise, farmers market gazpacho, ginger carrot soup and summer fruit soup. juice. Why not? It’s good, it’s tomatoey. And I do add real tomatoes, so it isn’t as if I am entirely cheating, right?

The other thing I do is I add chicken stock. It may not be traditional, and it definitely is not vegetarian, but it adds a certain depth missing in the Andalusian version.

Another thing I like to do in the summer is take cold-weather soups and, by virtue of chilling them, turn them into hot-weather soups. This is a simple trick, but it works remarkably well for a whole host of unlikely soups.

I have a grilled corn soup with leeks that I love to make in the fall, but it is (very nearly) just as good in the summer when it is served cold. And spiced carrot soups, which are such an essential safeguard against the snow,

are every bit as good a shield against the hot sun.

Most curried or spiced soups have cream in them to temper the heat from the spice, and that cream works just as well to cool you down on a hot day. The ginger and carrot soup I made here, which comes from Health.com, has the added benefit of using yogurt instead of the higher-fat cream.

Now, about that vichyssoise that had Archie Bunker so confounded.

It’s simple, it’s pure – it’s one of the all-time great French dishes that isn’t actually French.

That’s right. Vichyssoise (I just learned this, and I’m dying to share it) was invented in 1917 at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in New York City. Chef Louis Diat liked to create a new hot-weather recipe

every summer, and that year he thought about the leek-and-potato soup his mother used to serve when he was growing up in Bourbonl’Archambault, about 40 miles from the town of Vichy. When she served leftover soup, she would thin it out with cream.

It is that idea, leek-andpotato soup mixed with cream and chilled, that is the essence of vichyssoise.

Because it was created in America, I decided to make a distinctly American version of it by adding corn to the potatoes and leeks or onions. This idea came from Jacques Pepin who, like Diat, is a French chef living in America. That makes it a French-American version of a French-American dish. And it is terrific.

According to a recent news release from The American Journal of Medicine, our lack of activity – not excess calories – might explain why a growing number of Americans are becoming obese.

Researchers analyzed 20 years’ worth of data and found that the average number of calories we consume each day has not changed much over that time, but the number of men and women who report that they get no physical activity has increased dramatically.

In 1994, about 19 percent of women reported that they got no physical activity. In 2010, that figure rose to nearly 52 percent. For men, the percentage rose from about 11 to 43 percent.

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beyondTRIM Sherry DeWalt is a community health educator at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

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as somebody gets out of their chair, their blood sugar improves, their blood cholesterol and triglycerides improve, and that’s very consistent. Every time you get up, it gets better. Every time you sit down, it gets worse.”

We can blame our increasingly inactive lives on technology, lack of facilities, fewer physically demanding jobs, or whatever you will. What this points out is that more of us need to make an effort to get up off the couch and find ways to move our bodies.

The good news is that you do not have to spend hours and hours working out. Just 30 minutes a day of moderate activity, such as walking or riding a bike, can help. Gardening and cleaning house can also contribute to your total.

At all costs, avoid sitting for long periods of time. Research has found that the more hours you spend sitting, the more likely it is that you will die an untimely death. Even if you work out regularly, you will still have a higher risk for early death if you spend too many of your non-exercise hours sitting.

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And for a bit of sweetness, I went to a truly spectacular soup created

by Emeril Lagasse, of all people. Say what you will about the man, but the culinaroscenti agree that he can flat-out cook.

Or in the case of his summer fruit soup, not cook. Actually, a little bit of cooking is involved, just a few minutes to dissolve the sugar and bring the most out of the strawberries, the pineapple, the mango and the lemon, lime and orange peels.

It’s an abundance of fruit, plus sugar. It sounds too sweet – you could serve it for dessert, but I’d make it a light and refreshing appetizer. But the sweetness is cleverly balanced by a tablespoon of minced ginger, giving the soup just the bite it needs to keep it from being cloying.

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I disagree with half of that – and it is only slightly relevant that I was born in England.

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The correct technique is to duck (lose) the first diamond trick. Then, if the defenders continue plugging away at spades, South can win in his hand and play three rounds of diamonds to establish two winners in the dummy while the spade ace remains as an entry.

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America’s black colleges are struggling for funds.

The Republican Party is struggling to attract black voters.

Enter a $25 million gift to the United Negro College Fund from the conservative Koch brothers, which has pitted the needs of black students against liberals’ insistence that the Kochs are pursuing a racist political agenda.

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peaked when Lee Saunders, president of the powerful American Federation for State, County and Municipal Employees union, sent the UNCF a blistering letter ending the union’s financial support.

Historically, black colleges and universities have educated a huge percentage of black America.

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Chinese authorities expanded their investigation of the meat supplier, Shanghai company Husi Food Co. A day after Husi’s food processing plant in Shanghai was sealed by the China Food and Drug Administration, the agency said Tuesday that inspectors also will look at its facilities and meat sources in five provinces in central, eastern and southern China.

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A Koch spokesperson, Melissa Cohlmia, called Belafonte’s remarks “false and reprehensible.� She said the Kochs “have devoted their lives to advancing tolerance and a free society – where every individual is judged on his or her individual merits and they are free to make decisions about their lives.�

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David Koch speaks in August 2013 in Orlando, Florida. The United Negro College Fund announced a $25 million grant from Koch Industries Inc. and the Charles Koch Foundation. “I can take their money $50,000 from the Kochs’ and use it for good,� said UNCF gift, earmarked for Walter Kimbrough, presi- students whose parents dent of Dillard University. no longer qualify for fedKimbrough’s histori- eral PLUS loans. cally black university has Dillard is giving the already received about money in increments of

$2,000 to $5,000 to candidates such as an honor student whose single mother lost her job due to health issues. The student had been planning to sleep on classmates’ couches because she didn’t have money for room and board, Kimbrough said.

Kimbrough does not agree with much of the Kochs’ political actions. “I’ll still fight for things important to the AfricanAmerican community, and I’ll use their money to do it,� he said.

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McDonald’s and Yum Brands Inc., which owns KFC and Pizza Hut, said they immediately stopped using meat from Husi.

During a conference call to discuss its quarterly earnings Tuesday, McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson said the company felt “a bit deceived� about the plant in question.

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Lend me your ear Mike Tyson will present Evander Holyfield his induction trophy on Aug. 9, when Holyfield enters the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame. Holyfield has forgiven Tyson for biting off piece of his ear during fight in 1997.

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YOUTH SOFTBALL | STERLING 9-10 ALL-STARS

Cooling off hot team Sterling All-Stars enjoy break before state tourney

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Sterling 9-10 All-Stars Sierra Allen 2B/SS Breelyn Borum 1B Brooklyn Borum C Riley Dittmar SS/3B Tori Elefsen OF Amber Greenfield OF Amayia Hernandez P Hannah Jacoby IF Joslyn Johnson OF Matea Lira OF Karmen Weinrich IF Alivia Wolf OF State tournament: vs. Brown County, 2 p.m. Saturday at Reed Park, Freeport

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Thomas confident from start

Some coaches start practice with warmups. Others hit full gear with sprints. Some might jump right into drills.

On Tuesday, Roy Garcia had something else in mind for his 9-10 Sterling Softball All-Stars: Ice cream.

It was a welcome sight on the hot, sticky afternoon at the Westwood Sports Complex.

The team, which did start a more traditional practice minutes later, certainly deserves a few rewards.

The All-Stars have won the

district and sectional tournaments, and will start state tournament play on Saturday.

Sterling will face Brown County at 2 p.m. at Reed Park in Freeport.

The tournament is a doubleelimination format.

“We’ve had a lot of good hitting,” Garcia said. “They came out really aggressive with the bats, and the pitching has been great.”

Sterling’s run to the state tournament was almost derailed in the first game of the district tournament against Freeport.

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Breelyn Borum throws home during the Sterling 9-10 All-Stars’ practice Tuesday at Westwood. Sterling will play in the state tournament in Freeport on Saturday.

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steve ROSENBLOOM MCT News Service sports columnist.

He can be reached at srosenbloom@ tribune.com.

Big Hurt never shy about talent

Dungy’s disturbing logic

BY PAUL SULLIVAN Chicago Tribune

The 1990 White Sox were challenging the World Series champion A’s in the final year of old Comiskey Park, and their Double-A first baseman was waiting to join the fun.

“I’m a laid-back guy,” Birmingham’s Frank Thomas told the Tribune. “I spend most of my time relaxing and reading. Being called up this year, that’s my goal.

Right now, I’m just biding my time.”

That time came 1 month later, and 24 years after that conversation, Thomas is biding his time before Sunday’s Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown, N.Y. CONFIDENT CONTINUED ON B4

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Donald Hooton Sr. addresses players at the USA Football regional camp about the potential dangers of using performance-enhancing substances. Experimentation with human growth hormones by teens more than doubled in the last year, according to a large-scale national survey.

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The White Sox took a chance in drafting Frank Thomas in the 1989 draft.

He rewarded that risk with a Hall of Fame career.

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NEW YORK – Experimentation with human growth hormones by America’s teens more than doubled in the past year, as more young people looked to drugs to boost their athletic performance and improve their looks, according to a new, large-scale national survey.

In a confidential 2013 survey of 3,705 high school students, being released Wednesday by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, 11 percent reported using synthetic HGH at least once – up from about 5 percent in the four preceding annual surveys. Teen use of steroids increased from 5 percent to 7 percent over the same period, the survey found.

Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, depicted the numbers as alarming, but not surprising, given the extensive online marketing of performance-enhancing substances and near-total lack of any drug testing for high school athletes.

Other findings from Drug-Free Kids Survey s &ORTY FOUR PERCENT OF TEENS REPORT USING marijuana at least once within their lifetime; 24 percent report using within the past month; and 7 percent report using at least 20 times within the past month. s !FTER A SHARP INCREASE IN TEEN MISUSE AND abuse of prescription drugs in 2012, the rate remained stable in 2013, with 23 percent of teens reporting such abuse.

“It’s what you get when you combine aggressive promotion from for-profit companies with a vulnerable target – kids who want a quick fix and don’t care about health risk,” Tygart said in an interview. “It’s a very easy sell, unfortunately.”

Nine percent of teen girls reported trying synthetic HGH, and 12 percent of boys.

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Wiggins nears first deal, B2.

et me get this right: A man who wants to love another man is worse than a man who pays for and revels in killing a bunch of dogs for sport.

Welcome to Tony Dungy’s world. That’s some talking head NBC Sports has, huh?

In Dungy’s world, Michael Sam represents a distraction because he is an openly gay football player trying to make the Rams roster as a seventhround draft pick.

In Dungy’s world, Michael Vick can come out of prison after 18 months for running a dogfighting operation and into Dungy’s ministerial arms as a mentor, and everything’s OK. Except it’s not OK. Dungy told the Tampa Tribune, “I would not have taken him. Not because I don’t believe that Michael Sam should have a chance to play, but I wouldn’t want to deal with all of it.

“It’s not going to be totally smooth ... things will happen.”

That’s some hood ornament NBC rolls with on “Football Night in America.” And speaking of America, wasn’t the country founded on equality?

Wasn’t the country driven to independence in part to escape heavy-handed religious beliefs?

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CLEVELAND – Andrew Wiggins will sign his rookie contract with the Cavaliers. It’s still not clear if he’ll play for them.

A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cavs will sign the No. 1 overall pick to his deal, an agreement that would prevent any potential trade involving the small forward from being completed for 30 days.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Cavaliers have been discussing a potential deal that would send All-Star forward Kevin Love to the Cavaliers for Wiggins, Anthony Bennett, and other pieces. The person familiar with the talks says Wiggins will sign with Cleveland as early as today. The person spoke to the Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on its plans.

The Cavs and Timberwolves have had ongoing discussions about a trade for Love since before Cleveland selected Wiggins first in May. The Timberwolves have always insisted that Wiggins be involved in any package, a stipulation the Cavaliers initially resisted.

To help in their pursuit of Love, the Cavs traded guard Carrick Felix to Utah on Tuesday for three players with non-guaranteed contracts.

Cleveland acquired guard John Lucas III and forwards Malcolm Thomas and Erik Murphy from the Jazz in exchange for Felix, a second-round draft pick, and cash considerations.

The trade will allow the Cavs to clear $3.3 million in salary cap space, room to potentially sign Love or other players.

Wiggins’ inclusion in any deal has been a sticking point for the Cavs.

Last week, two people familiar with the discussions said the team was not willing to include Wiggins in a deal. But as talks continued this week, the Cavaliers have softened their stance on including Wiggins, who played well during the team’s summer league in Las Vegas, to try and get superstar LeBron James another veteran All-Star teammate.

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CYCLING | TOUR DE FRANCE | STAGE 16

Sweet redemption for Rogers Australian goes from doping allegations to stage victory

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BAGNERES-DELUCHON, France – The Pyrenees on Tuesday lived up to their reputation for causing ups and downs at the Tour de France: A French rider climbed in the standings, an American went down, and an Australian rebounding from an ordeal of doping suspicions won Stage 16 in a downhill breakaway.

Riding in his 10th Tour, three-time world champion Michael Rogers of Australia won his first Tour stage behind savvy racing, well-paced riding, and the absence of his Tinkoff-Saxo Bank leader Alberto Contador.

The Spaniard crashed out in Stage 10, inadvertently freeing up Rogers to go after the stage win.

Race leader Vincenzo Nibali was still descending from the day’s biggest climb, the Porte de Bales, as Rogers crossed, and finished 8½ minutes later. But the Italian looks even more likely to win the 3-week race on Sunday after keeping pace with possible contenders for the yellow jersey, and gaining time

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Australia’s Michael Rogers bows as he crosses the finish line to win the 16th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday. on two others.

One of the laggards was Tejay van Garderen.

Unable to keep pace on the Port de Bales, the 25-year-old American was more than 3½ minutes after Nibali. Van Garderen only slipped a spot in the standings, to sixth, but the gap to the rider ahead of him grew.

The other laggard was France’s Romain Bardet, who finished nearly 2 minutes back of Nibali.

Thibaut Pinot, however, kept pace with Nibali

and replaced Bardet as France’s top podium hopeful: He rose to third.

For the second straight year, the race’s entree to the Pyrenees has dented Van Garderen’s podium ambitions. “It’s definitely disappointing,� the American said outside his BMC team bus. “I had high hopes for a podium, and now it looks like it’s taken a big hit. ... I just didn’t have the legs, I felt a bit empty.� “I’m just hoping I can

bounce back and have a better day tomorrow.�

The 237.5-kilometer (147-mile) leg from Carcassonne to Bagneresde-Luchon – the longest stage this year – was one of vindication and overdue Tour glory for Rogers. He took a bow as he crossed the line. “Every cyclist’s dream is to win a stage at the Tour de France,� said Rogers, who also won two stages on Italy’s Giro this year. “I can’t describe the joy I felt in the last 500 meters ... I hope I don’t have to wait another 10 years to experience it again.�

In a ruling in April, the International Cycling Union accepted that meat Rogers ate in China last year probably caused his positive doping test at the Japan Cup shortly afterward. He convinced the UCI that he had not intended to cheat, and said the episode was “a very difficult time� for his family.

After the UCI ruling in his own case, Rogers said Tuesday he returned with “a different outlook on life ... Sometimes you need a lesson in life to see the silver lining in the cloud.�

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Rams rookie Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted in the NFL, was happy to be back on the field during workouts Tuesday in St. Louis.

Sam: I am ready to get back at it Rams rookie excited to be with teammates, prepping for season

BY R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer

ST. LOUIS – Now it starts to get intense for Michael Sam and the rest of the St. Louis Rams rookies.

The first openly gay player drafted in the NFL is enthusiastic about the challenge. Twice on Tuesday, he mentioned how enjoyable it was being back on the field and trading wisecracks with teammates. “I’m so excited to be back with the guys,� Sam said. “Football’s fun.�

Sam hopes there will be less attention about his sexual orientation, but added his focus has to be on making the team.

He said he’s in the best shape of his life, dropping 13 pounds in the month since the last OTA workout, weighing in at 257 pounds. “Feeling great,� he said. “It’s just where I want to be speed-wise, so I can run fast and make plays.

I want to be as fast as I can.�

Sam declined to offer specifics about his 40-yard dash time, adding “I’m not worried about the combine.�

He didn’t have much to say about his experience at the ESPYS, where he received the Arthur Ashe Courage award. Sam got a hug from the Hall of Famer Jim Brown on his way to the stage, and teared up throughout his speech, during which he faltered at times. “You know, it was a great award, and I had a great time in LA,� Sam said. “But that’s over, and I’m focusing on football now.�

Just as they did after the draft and during OTAs, teammates didn’t seem to care that Sam was gay.

Offensive lineman Demetrius Rhaney, taken the pick after the Rams created a stir by selecting Sam, had only compliments. “He’s a football player, he’s not a bother,�

Rhaney said. “He’s laidback, funny, jokes a lot.

Pretty good.�

Sam file Age: Hometown: Galveston, Texas College: Missouri Position: Defensive end College stats: TACKLES SOLO 4&,

SACKS FORCED FUMBLES IN YEARS FYI: &IRST OPENLY GAY player drafted in the .&, Quarterback Garrett Gilbert, drafted in the sixth round out of Southern Methodist, said there was plenty on his plate without worrying about Sam. Gilbert said this will be the seventh offense he’s had to learn in eight seasons, counting high school and college. “When Mike got drafted, he became part of our team, and that’s what he is,� Gilbert said. “We’re both here competing, our jobs aren’t guaranteed. “He, as well as the other guys in our rookie class, are members of this family.�

Coach Jeff Fisher will address the media for the first time Friday after the first full-squad workout.

Sam knows he must improve across the board to make the team. The Rams already had one of the best pass rushes in the NFL, with stars Robert Quinn and Chris Long at the ends, before taking Sam in the seventh round.

Long was among those observing on Tuesday. “It’s not college anymore,� Sam said. “That’s child’s play compared to this.�

A little more than two dozen newcomers participated indoors. Sam thought it felt much like another OTA, but noted no one had pads on yet.

On Day 1, his biggest concern was mastering nuances of playing right end. He was the SEC codefensive player of the year at Missouri rushing from the left side. “I thought I did pretty good,� he said. “Not totally satisfied, because I haven’t been on the right side in a few years.�

This is the last in a series of Bears position breakdowns by the Chicago Football staff, leading up to the start of training camp Friday in Bourbonnais. For more Bears and NFL coverage, visit ChicagoFootball.com.

Today: Special teams Overview: While the radical transformation of their defense has received the most offseason attention from the fans and media, the Bears also enter 2014 with a vastly different look on Joe DeCamillis’ special teams units.

The one constant is placekicker Robbie Gould, coming off another strong season (89.7 field goal conversion rate, including 3 of 4 from 50-plus) that leaves him just 92 points shy of surpassing Kevin Butler as the franchise’s all-time scoring leader. Barring injury, he should reach the milestone in 2014 – Gould hasn’t had less than 96 points in a season since his rookie year in 2005.

Gone are long snapper Patrick Mannelly, who retired after appearing in 245 games over 16 seasons, the most by a Bear; Devin Hester, the greatest return specialist in NFL history; punter Adam Podlesh; and Blake Costanzo and Zack Bowman, who led the Bears in special teams tackles in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

To help try to offset the losses, general manager Phil Emery signed a plethora of established veterans with impressive special teams rĂŠsumĂŠs, including linebacker Jordan Senn, safeties M.D. Jennings and Danny McCray, and wide receivers/returners Micheal Spurlock and Armanti Edwards.

Emery spent a sixth-round draft pick on punter Pat O’Donnell, and rookie defensive backs Kyle Fuller and Brock Vereen likely will play on coverage teams as well.

Sherrick McManis, Craig Steltz, Eric Weems, and Michael Ford are among the key special teams contributors returning from last season.

Position battles: No fewer than five players – Weems, Ford, Edwards, Spurlock, and Chris Williams – have their eyes on the puntand kick-return vacancies created

by Hester’s departure. Weems, a former Pro Bowler and the most experienced with the Bears of the bunch, heads to camp with a slight edge in the competition, but each will have ample opportunity to gain the trust of DeCamillis and head coach Marc Trestman.

O’Donnell technically enters a competition with Tress Way, but the Bears didn’t spend the 191st pick in the draft on O’Donnell without the belief that he would

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Kicker Robbie Gould (9) is the only holdover starter on special teams for the Bears heading into the 2014 season.

New blood also will make for heated competition on coverage units, where guys like McMaDevin Hester, KR/PR: nis, Steltz, Kelvin Hayden, and YARDS PER PUNT RETURN 4$S Isaiah Frey will have to scratch BEST IN .&, HISTORY YARDS PER KICKOFF RETURN 4$S OVER LAST and claw to earn roles and retain roster spots. Rookies such as Jor YEARS WITH "EARS dan Lynch and Christian Jones Patrick Mannelly, LS: Appeared will need to show well on special IN GAMES OVER SEASONS

teams to make the team.

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YARDS AVG OVER worth up to $15 million ($9 milLAST SEASONS WITH "EARS lion guaranteed) in December.

Weems agreed to a pay cut that be their punter of the present and will pay him the veteran minimum future. If everything goes accord($730,000), despite potentially playing to plan – the offense picking up ing a larger role. Similarly, holdwhere it left off in 2013, firing on all overs Steltz and McManis, and new cylinders – O’Donnell won’t be too arrivals Spurlock and Edwards, are busy as a rookie. slated to earn the veteran miniFor the first time in almost 2 mum, if they secure roster spots. decades, Chicago will hold a long Keep an eye on: Williams. The snapper competition, with former CFL single-season record holder CFL player and Olympic bobsled- for return touchdowns has already der Chad Rempel, and first-year accomplished a first in his NFL player Brandon Hartson vying to football career: sticking with one replace Mannelly. Rempel and team for the duration of the offO’Donnell seem to have a solid season. Williams’ speed is probrapport after working out together ably unrivaled on this roster, and leading up to the draft. Neither the diminutive Williams (5-foot-8, player can replace the veteran 175 pounds) might not have to be leadership provided by Mannelly, a contributor in the passing game but the Bears hope one can offer if he proves to be a momentum similar dependability. changer in the return game.

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Dungy thinks gay player a distraction ROSENBLOOM

it would bring.

Why would Dungy CONTINUED FROM B1 champion Vick but isolate Sam? Because Vick Must be a different embraced Dungy’s minAmerica on “Football istry, while Sam is gay.

Night in America,� huh?

Calling Sam a distracYes, I know America tion is lame and cowwas founded in part on ardly for a man who freedom of speech, as suddenly sounds like well. Dungy can have his he’s hiding his Chrissay about Sam and Vick. tian beliefs in a way he And I can have my say on hasn’t for the last 5 or Dungy’s sad ideas.

10 years. Dungy has no I’m all for second use for equality when chances. Vick served his it involves gay love, time and earned the right an unevolved point of to compete again, if he view he has made clear could play. But let’s stop repeatedly. the clown act: Anybody In 2007, while acceptwho knew Vick’s story, ing the “Friend of Famalso knew the distraction ily’’ award from the

conservative Indiana Family Institute, Dungy declared his support for legislation banning gay marriage. “We’re not trying to downgrade anyone else,�

Dungy said. “But we’re trying to promote the family – family values the Lord’s way.�

But of course, you were trying to downgrade someone else. Banning two people from getting married simply because they’re of the same sex is downgrading them, plain and simple. Your religious beliefs demand it. Your religious beliefs presumably continue

to demand that, to this day, you downgrade men who love men, and women who love women.

In 2012, when President Obama declared his support for gay marriage, Dungy tweeted: “I was disappointed he veered from bibilical view.�

Michael Sam veered from the Bibilical view.

Dungy wouldn’t have wanted the distractions.

What if late, great Steelers coach Chuck Noll had not wanted what he thought might be the distraction of hiring a black assistant coach many decades ago?

Drugs easily purchased by teens through websites ENHANCED

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Given the high cost of authentic HGH, it’s possible that some of the teens who reported using it may, in fact, have obtained fake products. As the survey said, “It’s very difficult to know what exactly is in the substances teens are consuming, or what the short- and long-term impact on their health may be.�

Steve Pasierb, president of the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, said

the motives of today’s youthful dopers were different from the rebellious or escapist attitudes that traditionally accompanied teen drinking and pot-smoking. “This is about how you feel, how you look,�

Pasierb said. “They’re doing this thing to get ahead. ... Girls want to be thin and toned. For a lot of boys, it’s about their six-pack.�

He urged parents to talk candidly with their children about the dangers of performance-enhancing substances, but to avoid

moralizing. “It’s not about illegality, or whether you’re a good parent or bad parent,� he said. “It’s a health issue.

These substances literally alter your body.�

Pasierb said high school coaches have a key role in combatting doping. Some are vigilant, others oblivious, and perhaps a third are prepared to tolerate doping in the interests of winning, he said.

The new survey noted that the upsurge in teen HGH use occurred even as famous athletes were caught up in high-profile

doping cases. Lance Armstrong admitted in a TV interview to doping throughout his cycling career.

One of Armstrong’s former teammates is Tyler Hamilton, who was forced to return his 2004 Olympic gold medal after being found guilty of doping.

In recent public appearances, Hamilton has implored young athletes to resist the temptation to dope. “There’s so much pressure on winning – it’s tough for these kids to stay true to themselves,�

he said. “I can’t change every kid’s mind, but if I can do my part, and other people do their part, we can beat this monster.�

Tygart, who as USADA’s chief oversaw investigations of Armstrong and Hamilton, noted that stringent testing regimens are an increasingly effective deterrent to doping among athletes in major pro sports and in international competitions. “But most young athletes are not in any testing program, and their

chance of getting caught is zero,� he said. “When left unchecked, the win-at-all-cost culture will take over, and athletes will make the wrong decision.�

Synthetic HGH is supposed to be available only by prescription, yet products claiming to contain HGH are widely promoted, and enforcement of the regulations is inconsistent, Tygart said.

The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids survey also reported on other forms of substance abuse.

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Anthony Rizzo hit two home runs, and Kyle Hendricks pitched seven innings in his return from the minor leagues on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, leading the Cubs to a 6-0 victory over the Padres that snapped their five-game losing streak.

Rizzo staked Hendricks to a 2-0 lead in the third inning with a solo homer.

Four innings later, rookie Arismendy Alcantara and Rizzo hit back-toback homers off Blaine Boyer for a 5-0 lead. Rizzo became the first National League player to reach 25 homers this season, his career high. He hit 23 homers in 160 games last season.

Mike Moustakas homered twice, Bruce Chen pitched five effective innings, and the Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a rout of the White Sox in Chicago.

CONTINUED FROM B1 Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, an area scout for the Sox at the time, persuaded general manager Larry Himes and scouting director Al Goldis to select the Auburn slugger with the seventh pick of the 1989 draft.

Goldis told the Tribune after the pick the Sox “couldn’t get the real speed we wanted in the first round� and then took the best all-around player available. Simeon outfielder Jeff Jackson, who went No. 4 to the Phillies and never made it to the majors in nine pro seasons, was at the top of Goldis’ list. “Frank wasn’t a real high-profile guy,� Rizzo said. “Actually, the scouting bureau didn’t have him all that high

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It may have been the best $175,000 Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf ever spent, though at the time it was seen as a risk. “The bat is the toughest thing to scout, and to take Frank where we took him, we had to be very, very confident he could hit and hit with power,� Rizzo said. “We were putting all our chips in the middle of the table. “How many guys have you seen in batting practice that can hit the ball 5 miles, but it’s not usable power? We were one of the teams that thought we knew hitting

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Thomas was not lacking in confidence, even then.

On June 30, 1989, shortly after signing, Thomas made his first trip to old Comiskey, and told a group of reporters he would soon be up in the majors. “After playing 3 years of college ball, they want to get me here as soon as possible,� he said.

Minutes later, Thomas rifled pitching coach Sammy Ellis’ first batting-practice pitch into the seats in leftcenter, and he followed with three more long shots, including two that landed in the upper deck.

Brought up a year later on Aug. 2, 1990, along with Birmingham teammate and 1990 first-round pick Alex Fernandez, the 22-year-old Thomas was supposed to split time at first with Carlos Martinez.

But he began hitting immediately and took over the job for good, batting .330 in 60 games with a .983 OPS. A couple of weeks after arriving, he changed his uniform from No. 15, which was Dick Allen’s old number, to No. 35.

Frank Thomas would live in no one’s shadow. “He’s real smart, and he picks things up pretty quick,� Sox shortstop Ozzie Guillen told Tribune columnist Jerome Holtzman after Thomas’ call-up. “But the toughest thing to do in baseball is to learn how to hit.

It took me 26 years. I just learned this year.�

Thomas ushered out the old ballpark in its final season in 1990 and made new Comiskey Park, later named U.S. Cellular Field, his home for the next 15 years.

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Rays 7, Cardinals 2: Jake Odorizzi allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings, and Yunel Escobar highlighted a five-run fifth inning with a two-run double to lead the Rays to a vicAP tory over the Cardinals in Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro (13) throws over St. Louis.

It was the Rays’ season- the head of the Padres’ Alexi Amarista (5) during high sixth straight win. Tuesday’s game in Chicago. The Cubs won 6-0.

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The Sterling 9-10 All-Star softball team listens as coach Roy Garcia (right) gives them instructions during Tuesday’s practice at Westwood. Sterling will play in the state tournament in Freeport this weekend.

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After jumping out to a lead, Freeport tied the score to force extra innings. Sterling manufactured a run in the eighth to earn a 3-2 win. “When they scored some runs, we got a little down,� shortstop Riley Dittmar said. “We had our heads down, and it took a lot for us to not let it bring us down. “I was on the team a year ago, and we didn’t get to state. So it’s awesome that we’ve made it this year.�

The cool under pressure impressed their coach. “The hits weren’t coming, because the pitcher was so good,�

Garcia said. “But we were able to get a runner on and move her over, and then get her in. It was a great test to start the tournament. “It’s been impressive how focused they have been. We’ve had a month of postseason play, and they haven’t lost interest.

That’s really impressive.�

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next game, Sterling played Freeport again in the championship game. Sterling won 3-1. “She was a faster pitcher than we were used to,� Dittmar said. “But once we faced her, I think we were ready more for the second time.�

Sterling has relied upon pitcher Amayia Hernandez. She held teams down, including striking out 17 in one game.

The offense did the rest in the sectional tournament, leading to two run-rule victories. “I watched my sister [Yaqueline] pitch growing up, and I knew that I wanted to do it too,� Hernandez said. “So I just started practicing.�

She likes having the run support, and has handled the pressure in the close games against Freeport. “It’s a lot of pressure,� Hernandez said. “But I like it. I don’t get nervous, just get more excited.�

Her dominance has left her defenders watching at times. “That’s why we are out here practicing,� left fielder Matea Lira said. “We don’t get a lot of chances. Usually when they do hit, they are hitting it to the right side.�

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Dixon 815.284.SOLD(7653)

Sterling 815.626.SOLD (7653)

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IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media Lost Calico cat, west end of Dixon near Memorial Pool. Call 779-8611728

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

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ADOPTION NOTICES

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♥♥Adoption:♥♥ A Creative Financially Secure ♥Family♥ Beach House, Music,LOVE, Laughter, awaits 1st baby.

Expenses paid. ♥ Trish ♥ 1-800-563-7964

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FOR SALE

BY OWNER

209

DIXON 3BR, 1 BA, living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 season's room, 2 car attached garage & 3 car detached garage/both heated, whole house generator, C/A. $135,000, 815973-0313 or 815288-9529

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

STERLING

DIXON

POLO

STERLING

OREGON

Bi-Level 5BR 3 ba., .95 acres, open floor plan, 1 owner home, 4 car attached garage, $150,000. No realtor calls, will not rent or rent to own.

815-590-0818

CHATEAU ESTATES

2 BR., appl., water, sewer & garbage incl. Coin laundry on site. No pets $425mo.+$400dep 815-378-7820.

Sterling Rentals

2BR, full sz. Basement, A/C, Huge back yard. Avail.

Aug. 1st. $800/mo.

815-973-5451

AND ROCK RIVER ESTATES Homes for sale and rent. Call our VMÄJL MVY KL[HPSZ

815-284-2000

FRANKLIN GROVE Price Reduced!!

136 S. State St. Spacious 4 BR, 1BA, 2,288 sq. ft., detached garage. Lease or cash, $500 down, $451 per month 855-664-8357

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 DIXON

ROCK FALLS 2BR Duplex, stove, refrig., A/C. No pets. $495/mo. + dep. 815-625-4701 2BR, newly remodeled, on lake 1 ½ mi. W. of Rock Falls, $600/mo. + utilities, no pets, 815-626-2145

Studio apt. near downtown, $75/wk off street parking, 815-973-2026

406 Circle Dr., 2BR 1BA. $500 per month + utilities.

Call 815-378-2151

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ROCK FALLS

On the river, 1BR, 1BA, att. Garage & Firepl. $130,000 815-440-0896

2BR, 1BA, 1 Car garage, $550/mo +dep. No pets.

815-973-6768

Edon Apts. 2BR, $500mo., $400 dep. Refs. Req. 815No dogs.

441-3999.

STERLING

ROCK FALLS 2 BR, applcs. Inc. C/A, 2 sheds. $12,000. 815-5907089, 815-5907069 & 815-8786559

CEMETERY LOTS

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2 Cemetery lots Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Garden of Prayer Section R. $1,200 for both.

815-379-2434.

2 Cemetery plots, in sec. G at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Dixon. Asking $850 ea. 815-2887874 2 Grave Plots, Chapel Hill cemetery in Dixon IL. Located at the Lords Supper for $500 ea. Buyer pays Transfer Fees 863-944-4871 2 Graves at Chapel Hill in the “Garden of Hymns” Section M, Lot 225, graves 1 & 2. $700 ea. + transfer fee 815-284-1852 Oak Knoll 2 plots, side by side, First good offer accepted. 815-441-2138 One grave space, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon Garden of Faith, Sec. S, Estate 605 Grave 2. $550.00 plus transfer fee of $175 815-8745141 or 815-7613004

MOBILE HOMES 230

MOBILE HOMES

230

Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $425 + dep. 815-625-4701

2BR, all utilities Pets OK. paid.

Sec. 8 welcome.

Call 815-622-6887

THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306

STERLING

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

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DIXON

*with 1 year lease

Next to

Newer 2 BR, apartment Fieldstone area: W/D hookup, appls. incl. Fireplace, garage w/opener. $625 mo., $500 dep.

960 sq. ft.

815-626-1431 or 815-631-5855

ALDI in Sterling

1-815-414-2288

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS

NEW TODAY 1BR upper, stove, refrig., garbage p/u Southside. No pets Refs., lease. $350/ mo. $350/ dep.

815-652-2042.

1BR, 223 E. 3rd St., $450/mo. + 450 dep., no pets, 815973-1743.

DIXON MANOR APTS- 2BR CLEAN QUIET, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806 XL studio apt., free $450/mo., heat, garbage, water, 815-761-6419

Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily

1st Month FREE! Call Me 2-Rent (815)632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

1 & 2BR. Stove, refrig. No pets. $375 & $575 + dep. 815631-6678.

HARMON 1 Month Free!

2BR, appl. incl. Pet friendly. $475/mo.

815-562-7368

1 or 2BR, $430 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

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Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

495 1st Month’s Rent

PER MONTH

Apts. No pets. Call 815-716-0367.

Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431 2 BR for $500 Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046

NEW TODAY Immaculate lower duplex, rental ref.

Req. No pets, no parties. $485/mo. + $485 dep. 815718-9858 Nice clean 2BR Duplex, located 206 8th Ave. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

815-626-7257 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

Very Nice Efficiency All utilities incl. + wifi $450/mo. + dep.

Call 815-716-6150.

HOMES FOR RENT

310

FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON Dixon Duplex, lrg.

3BR., 1.5 bath, newly remodeled, all appliances included. $800 + dep. 630-329-1776 Nice 2BR. No Pets. $600 + dep.

815-535-6731.

POLO

311

Dixon- First St. store front or offices. 1500+sq.ft.

Avail. Sept. 1 $600/ mo.

815-652-2042

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

NEW TODAY 2BR home. Applifurnished. ances Central air. Garage. and References deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

ROCK FALLS 214 Ave. D, 2BR, bsmt. 2 story. No pets. $500/mo.

815-590-8233 2BR, stove & refrig. furn. $525/mo. + dep. You pay util.

563-880-8622 All New 3BR, huge C/A, garage, $688/mo.

WHY RENT?™ 207 E. 7th St. 815-8787399 Large 2BR Townhouse, all ground level.

Excellent area. 800 Dixon Ave. No pets. Refs. req. 815-336-2305.

STERLING 2BR., 1BA garage $550 NO PETS. mo. + dep. 815440-7985.

All New 2BR C/A dishwasher big garage WHY RENT?™ $575/mo.

815-878-7399 Lg. 4+ BR home, $800/mo. Lease & dep. req.

H&H Rental Properties LLC. 815-625-7995 Nice, Clean large 4 BR home, 1.5 BA. Responsible pet owners welcome. $700/mo. + dep. 815-625-5273 Rent to own: 4BR, car.

Garage.

4 1210 1st Ave. Dep. $3,500. $975/mo.

815-535-1076 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

315

MORRISON Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

has a mobile home available for rent! $595/mo.

Call Kristine for details.

815-772-8943

LOANS

402

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 00161 Green Tree Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Lee S. Wilson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/7/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 9/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1308 Locust Street Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Sauk Valley Media would like to offer you a

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

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

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

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

NEW TODAY

LANARK GARAGE SALE Friday 8-6pm Saturday 8-1pm 223 Truman Ave. Tot's toys, boy's jeans and shirts 2T-4T, 4-4T winter coat, ladies' XL tops, 14-16 slacks

AMBOY GARAGE SALES 624 Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9-?

1063 Franklin Rd. Beanie babies, horse tack, Country décor, knives, little bikes, old bottles, wrenches, mini cart, Mary Kay & purses.

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8:30-4 7077 South Rock Nation Rd. Various items, including mens XL clothing

NEW TODAY Vacation Bible School Northside Baptist Church 598 River Lane Dixon July 27-Aug. 1st 6pm Nightly To register call: 815-288-5212

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Vacation Bible School Northside Baptist Church 598 River Lane Dixon July 27-Aug. 1st 6pm Nightly To register call: 815-288-5212

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Wed., Thurs., Fri., 9-6 604 Marsha Lane tv, aquarium, books, linens, toys, stroller, misc. old post cards, plants, 4 racks of girl's 6x & up, jeans & other clothing, & misc.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-3 21408 Lincoln Rd. (On Rt. 30) Quality items, Toro snow blower, cabinet, Hoosier antiques, patio set, boys & girls name brand clothes, dresser, adult bike, Singer sewing machine & misc.

Need to place an ad?

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Terry McCombs a/k/a Terry D. McCombs; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00139 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/30/2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 9/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-16-380-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1713 Avenue D Sterling, IL 61081

PIN 11-21-208-003

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-22924.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1319428.

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To: Harris NA LT 15010; Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Successor Trustee to Harris Bank, N.A., as Successor Trustee to Amcore Bank, f/k/a Amcore Investment Group, N.A., as Trustee under Trust No. 03-15010; Trahraeg Corporation; Orval L. Gearhart III; Judith A. Gearhart; Trahraeg Holding Corporation; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 79

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July 7, 2014

To: The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Dennis J. Kalafut; Aqua Illinois, Inc., f/k/a Consumers Illinois Water Company; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 72

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County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00072 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable)

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00415 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable)

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: See Attached for Legal Description Property Index No. 07-02-30-376-002 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 Apart of the South Half (S 1/2) of Section Thirty (30), Township Twenty-two (22) North, Range Nine (9) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian in Lee County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a point in the center line of the public highway known as State Bond Issue Route No. 26 which is 253 feet North of and 57 feet East of the center of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 30 and said point being 24.7 feet Northwesterly from the center line of a concrete cattle pass; thence South 46 degrees 54 minutes West, 40 feet to an iron pipe for the point of beginning; thence South -46 degrees 54 minutes West, 767.2 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 86 degrees 44 minutes West, 568 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 62 degrees 54 minutes West, 844.6 feet to a tree, thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes West, 786 feet to an iron pipe in the West line of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of said Section 30; thence North 1277.4 feet along said West line to an iron pipe; thence North 87 degrees 04 minutes East, 1331.1 feet to an iron pipe in the half section line; thence North to a point which is 365.4 feet South of the center of said Section 30; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 59 degrees 12 minutes measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 429.2 feet; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 173 degrees 54 minutes measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 138.1 feet; thence Northeasterly at an angle of 143 degrees 16 minutes measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 75.25 feet; thence North 35 degrees 51 minutes East, 98 feet more or less, to the Southerly line of said public highway know as State Bond Issue Route No. 26; thence Southeasterly along the Southerly line of said highway to the place of beginning, EXCEPTING THEREFROM Part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 30, Township 22 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point in the centerline of the public highway known as State Bond Issue Route No. 26, which is 253 feet North of and 57 feet East of the center of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 30 and said point being 24.7 feet Northwesterly from the centerline of a concrete cattle pass; thence South 46 degrees 54 minutes West, 40 feet to an iron pipe for the Point of Beginning for the following described parcel; thence South 46 degrees 54 minutes West, 767.2 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 86 degrees 44 minutes West, 330 feet, more or less, to a point in the centerline of Plum Creek; thence Northwesterly along the centerline of said Plum Creek 800 feet, more or less; thence Northwesterly along an existing drainage way 530 feet, more or less, to a point on the Easterly extension of the Southerly line of Lakewood Subdivision; thence Easterly along said Easterly extension of the Southerly line of said Lakewood Subdivision, 575 feet, more or less, to an iron pipe in the half section line; thence North to a point which is 365.4 feet South of the center of said Section 30; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 59 degrees 1 2 minutes measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 429.2 feet; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 173 degrees 54 minutes measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 138.1 feet; thence Northeasterly at an angle of 143 degrees 16 minutes measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 75.25 feet; thence North 35 degrees 51 minutes East, 98 feet, more or less, to the Southerly line of said public highway known as State Bond Issue Route No. 26; thence Southeasterly along the Southerly line of said Highway to the point of beginning.

July 21, 22, 23, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 00161

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.

Storage unit Public Notice Notice of Storage Unit Auction Notice is hereby given that the personal property belonging to the following individuals will be sold @ auction Saturday, August 9th at 10am to the highest bidder. The auction will be held at SKR Rentals (Formerly known as Lincolnway Mini Storage) 4505 E. Lincolnway Sterling IL. (815) 626-6858 Rosemarie Coulthard 1-106, Kevin Lucas 1-110, Julie Sisson 1-122, Brad Sisson 1123 /3-312, Thad Musyl 2-204, Shannon Russell 2209, Art Bendick 2210, Larry Boucher 4-404, Mike Reyes 4-424, Joe Miller 5521, Jim and Maggie Wike 5-526, Tom Finney 6601/6- 606/7-714, Mark Penaflor 7715, Kris and Amy Young 7-711, Sandra Austin 8-806.

List of units can and will change.

Property will be sold to the highest bidder and must be paid for in cash only.

Seller reserves the right not to accept any bid and withdraw any property from sale.

Sale is subject to cancel in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

July 23, Aug. 6, 2014

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.

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DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/7/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 9/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 12 IN DINSMOOR, PENNINGTON AND COE'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT 4 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-21-208-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1308 Locust Street Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-22924.

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THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 54 in Section 13 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 10, 1974 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 40, 41 and 42 as Document No. 396376 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-302-032 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 I617307

July 21, 22 & 23 2014

To: Peter D. Zopelis; Nanette Bevans; Edward Donald Stopka; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Unknown Heirs at Law or Devisees of Edward Donald Stopka; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

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TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00411 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 38 in Section 3 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded August 19,1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 13, 14 and 15 as Document No. 375776 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-276-037 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 I617306

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July 21, 22 & 23 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOURTEENTH WHITESIDE COUNTY THE CITY OF STERLING, ILLINOIS, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, VS NO. 2014 MR 77 Ruben Lugo, Joseph Lugo, Jaun L. Lugo, all Individually and as heirs or Jaun L. Lugo and Maria Lugo, A/K/A Maria Cruz, A/K/A Sylvestra Lugo, MS Investment Group, Inc. and Unknown Owners and Ocuppants and Unknown Heirs Of Jaun L. Lugo and Unknown Heris of Maria Lugo, A/K/A Maria Cruz A/K/A Sylvestra Lugo.

Notice of Publication Notice is hereby given you of the pendency of the above entitled cause in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois. Unless you appear or answer the complaint heretofore filed herein not later then the 11th day of August, 2014, default may be entered against you on or after said date.

Dated this 30th day of June, 2014 July 16, 23, 30 2014

NOTICE Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., July 30, 2014 at the Whiteside County Highway Office, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270, (815) 7727651 and at that time publicly opened and read for the following: Section #14-00213-00-RS Whiteside County-Sand Road Const. 20' wide Pvmt. Resurf., w/HMA, Mix C, N50, IL-9.5 (5000 ton), incl. 6,354 gals. Bit. Mat'l (prime), HMA Surf Rem., 508 sq. yds., 4” HMA remove and replace (168.44 sq. yds) and other related items.

Specifications and proposals may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer at the above address. All proposals must be submitted on forms provided by the Whiteside County Highway Department. No duplications of these forms will be allowed.

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. (820 ILCS 130/112).

The Public Works Committee reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposal which is most advantageous to Whiteside County.

By Order of Russell Renner, P.E. S.E. County Engineer Whiteside County July 18 & 23 2014 NOTICE The City of Rock Falls Electric Department, Rock Falls, Illinois will receive sealed bids for construction of a 40.6 foot Articulating Aerial Device, and a 2015 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis. Bids will be received at the City Clerk's office until 2:00pm local time, on the 13th day of August 2014, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids shall be addressed to City of Rock Falls, City Clerk's Office, 603 West 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071. Bids shall be marked SEALED BID 40.6 foot Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device and Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis ROCK FALLS ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT submitted by (Bidder's Name).

The City of Rock Falls reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to accept the proposal which in its opinion is in the best interest of the City of Rock Falls. Published by authority of Dick Simon, Electrical Director, and duly authorized agent for Rock Falls Electric Department.

July 23 & August 6 2014 To: The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Agustin Rozon; Aqua Illinois, Inc.; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 74 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00395 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 27 in Section 12 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded Februray 14,1972 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 24 and 25 as Document No. 379406 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-201-008 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 I617304

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To:The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Tedra Sanders; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 71

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July 7, 2014

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00421 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 100 in Section 13 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 10, 1974 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 40, 41 and 42 as Document No. 396376 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-328-049 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 76

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00418 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 56 in Section 5 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded September 21, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 16-19, inclusive, as Document No. 376400 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-328-014 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22 & 23 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Terry McCombs a/k/a Terry D. McCombs; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00139 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/30/2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 9/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 5, ALL OF LOT 6, AND THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 4 IN LEO J. WAHL SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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To: Sarah Imfeld; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 94 Filed July 11, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00476 and 201100477 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Properties located at: Lots 5 and 6 in Section 8 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 12, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 8 and 9 as Document No. 375210 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois

PIN 11-16-380-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1713 Avenue D Sterling, IL 61081

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-19428.

Property Index Nos. 13-21-12-431-0350000 and 13-21-12-431-036-0000 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309

July 21, 22 & 23 2014 TO: Anna Banweg Robert A. Carlson Leslie Roberts Illinois Dept. of Human Services Illinois Attorney General Katy Webber Mike Behrendt Cynthia Roberts Occupant, 4969 E. Ashelford Dr., Byron, IL 61010 George Enstrom David Roberts Byron Bank Bradley Auker c/o Dickerson & Nieman Ogle County Clerk; Parties in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or persons interested in said land or lot.

TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 10 FILED: 7/8/2014 TAKE NOTICE County of. . . Ogle Date Premises Sold. . . 11/3/2011 Certificate No. . . 2010-00045 Sold for General Taxes of (year) . . . 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number...N/A Warrant No. . . . . . . N/A Inst. No. . . . . .

N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at . . . 4969 E. Ashelford Dr., Byron, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No. . .

05-29-477-003 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 10/30/2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 10/30/2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in the Ogle County Courthouse, at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 302, 105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, on 11/20/2014.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 10/30/2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: 105 S. 5th Street - Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110 MTAG, as Custodian for ATCF II Illinois, LLC Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated: July 9, 2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

In the Circuit Court Of The 14 th Judicial Circuit Whiteside County, Illinois Estate of: MABLE BRACKEMYER, No. 2014 P 59 Deceased.

Notice Notice is given of the death of MABLE BRACKEMYER. On April 28, 2014, a PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED were filed in the above- captioned matter. By order dated June 2, 2014, Letters of Office were issued to KAREN TIMBS, 10470 Flock Dr., Rock Falls, IL 61071 as Independent Administrator, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081. An Order dated June 2, 2014 was entered declaring heirship and directing Administrator to publish this notice to unknown heirs.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 101 E. 3rd . St. Sterling IL 61081 or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before December 29, 2014, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Within 42 days after June 2, 2014 any heir of legatee may file a Petition with the court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses of the Will in open court of other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 110 ½, Section 6-21). Any heir or legatee also has the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 110 ½, Section 8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a Petition with the court within six months after April 21,2014.

Upon request, Probate Form P-144 will be provided to an heir or legatee advising further rights as a result of the administration of this estate under the Independent Administration Provisions of the Probate Act. (Article XXVIII), together with the Form of petition such heir or legatee may use should he or she wish to terminate Independent Administration.

Karen Timbs, Independent Administrator Trent L. Bush- ADC 6269478 WARD, MURRY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street| P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P:815-625-8200 bush@wmpj.com June 17, 24 & July 1st 2014

To: Bertha Morris; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 75 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00341 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 127 in Section 23 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 11,1975 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 70 - 74, inclusive, as Document Number 401646 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-11-279-026 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

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Thurs, 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-4 Early Sales Starting Wed. Bizarre Americana 609 W. Third St.

By Steel Worker's Credit Union bottom Ave. G Bridge Twin, full, queen, king beds $100.

Sofas $60, double reclining sofas $70, recliners $50, dressers, lg. table, dishwasher, large king headboard, lg. headBookcase board w/mirror & matching dresser, tan micro plush sofa, heat massage rocker recliner, sofa sleeper $70, love seat $40, twin- full- queen headboards, new queen- king box springs, twin steel bunk beds, like new, book cases, table, chairs, lg. entertainment center, sm. pet cages, Early sales welcome Wednesday.

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Thursday 12-6 Friday 7-1 1211 Crestview Rd. -- take Woodlawn Rd. & make a Right on Crestview ((41st Ave.)) Large Garage Sale!

Modern home décor, contemp. Mirrors & pictures, bedding, boy's blue/glass desk & chair, porch swing, wood dresser, Nike gold & navy football cleats, sz. 11, boy's karate outfit, new men's XXL Columbia winter jacket, Vikings twin bedspread w/ shams & curtain, fashionable women, jr. girl & boy, & men's clothing.

Too much more to mention.

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• Graduates • Reunions

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

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

625-3600

Original Civil War good Sword, cond. $500/obo 815-284-9967

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APPLIANCES

284-2222

10,000 BTU Kenmore A/C, NIB, $290 815-2257904

NEW TODAY

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4yr 36” Whirlpool stainless steel refrigerator Moved & won't fit. $600.

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6,000 BTU Heier A/C, exc. cond. $70/obo 815-2257904

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Maytag electric dryer, $50. Call 815-772-2494.

SOLD

Microwave, $15.

Call 815-440-1498 after 1:30pm.

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

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White elec. coil countertop range, 30”. Like new. $50.

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AIR CONDITIONERS 711 10,000 BTU Sharp window A/C, exc. cond., $100/obo 815-225-7904

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8,000 BTU Kenmore A/C, works perfectly, $50/obo 815-225-7904

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772-2528.

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Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, 815-625-3600 King $199. Will deliver!815-284-2222 Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

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For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309

Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 I617309

To: Larry Byrd; Holly Stafanski; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Aqua Illinois, Inc.; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

To place Beautiful tabby found on kitten your Freeport Rd., very friendly, Please call AD 815-632-3217 NEW TODAY TODAY! Boxer puppies, parents on site. $300.

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Free Cat, Bobby Kitty, needs a new home. Very loving 3 yr. Old male tiger cat. Has been nurtured & declawed.

Please call or text 815-262-4705 Free to good home spayed cat, F, ½ Siamese, does better if only animal 815-631-2786

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.

FREE Basketball hoop & pole. You remove. 815-4990599

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Free Old Upright Piano. You pick up, you keep.

Good Cond. 815284-7903

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

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN MOWERS

779

2010 Exmark Lazer Z 0-turn commercial mower. 24hp 52” Kawasaki. deck.

Purchased new, garaged. Only 100hrs. Like new. $7500/obo, over $11,000 new. 815631-9600.

Sears 12HP, B.S. 38 inch cut Rider.

5sp. NO HOOD. Good Cond. $375.

815-973-3223 Looking for the perfect home?

Read Sauk Valley estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 10x10x6 Dog kennel, roofing unit.

10mo. Old. Retail. $650 asking $300 less than yr old.

309-853-6992 3 sheets of stainless steel, 3'x8'L. $65. 815-631-1534 7x14 Open trailer, $450. Call 815631-1664.

All American pressure canner, holds 19pts. or 14 qts. $175/obo.

815718-2928.

Blacktop Seal Coating Fritz Asphalt 815-499-2940 Dining room set, complete with 6 cane back chairs, & 2 piece hutch. $500. Antique 3 drawer cabinet $60. Wicker chair. $25. 2 end tables $40. 815-622-4312 E Zip Electric Bike, extra battery, comfort seat, head & tail lights, comfort handlebars, like new, $500 779-200-7724

Going out of Business Sale!!

2 person infrared sauna $950, and health & nutrition products. Call 815-677-7171 Golf Clubs w/ pullcart, umbrela & 4 dozen golf balls.815-284-7488 Hostas & Iris, $3 a clump on Iris. 815284-9906 Lincoln Tig/Stick Welder, 220 volt, argon tank & helmet $995 firm 815973-9900 Machinist Tool Set and set of 2 tool boxes, valued at over $2400; asking $1600, 815315-1942 New Hoveround w/ seatbelt & cup holder, $2000 815626-8460 New Yamaha InSewing dustrial Machine & Table $500 815-2130557 Office Desk $10 815-994-1755 Picture for living room, $25. Call 815-440-1498 after 1:30 pm.

Set of Dishes, service for 4. $5.815-284-7488 Stand for microwave or TV, $25. Call 815-4401498 after 1:30pm

NEW TODAY Tree Work,Trimming, & Hauling 779-245-0527 Sauk Valley Area Twin, full, queen, king beds, twin steel bunk beds, recliner, sofa, dresser, Futon, blk. side by side refrig., love seat. 815-7184385 Wooden, Single bed frame $10 815-994-1755

FARM LAND FOR SALE

805

35 acres of pasture for sale, building, & water, ½ mi. S. of Prophetstown.

815-537-2055

HORSES & SUPPLIES

835

Minature donkeys, Jennys & Jacks, spotted and regular. Minature horses- black and white. 815-3592001& 815-8781296

Great Garage Sales Call

CLASSIC CARS

904

1977 Chevelle Malibu, 4dr. V8.

New paint & vinyl top.

New tires, wheels & dual exhaust. Very good running car. $4,000/obo. 815626-4173.

AUTOMOBILES

905

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ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/14 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

1996 Toyota Camry $1800 obo. Call 815-590-1081.

1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2Dr 189k mi. $2500 OBO. Good Cond.

815-631-6622 2004 Chevy Impala LS, good cond.

New tires, heated leather. $5,000/ obo. 815-288-3489 2008 Honda Accord 2 dr EXL V6, auto, every option available, incl. Navigation, 3,600 mi., black w/black leather interior, 1 owner, still in showroom cond., $18,500 815-2130072 2008 Pontiac Solstice convertible, 14k mi. $19,909 Exc. Condition.

815-625-2347

AUTOMOBILES

905

2009 Dodge Avenger SXT 58k mi. $10,000 call or text. 815-535-8501

4X4S

912

1976 Jeep CJ5, 6 cyl., chrome rims, soft top, $4200 815-946-4016.

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NEW TODAY 2010 Buick LaCrosse. 9,000 actual mi. $18,000.

815-772-7820 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

S.U.V.S

909

1998 Dodge Durango, 81K mi., V8 4WD, remote start, good tires, exc. cond., $3100, 815632-2222 2010 GMC Acadia, 52K. Beautiful silver. $18,500. Call 815-535-2380

TRUCKS

910

1996 Dodge Dakota SLT, 191k mi. $1,150 OBO. 815-772-3252 or 815-222-7219 2000 Chevy S10 4x4, good cond., V6, A/C, 5 speed, 190k mi. $3,250 Call 815-677-0201

NEW TODAY

PARTS & ACC.

925

2013 GMC Denali 20” factory chrome wheels & Bridgestone Turanza tires. No miles, brand new take offs. $2500/obo.

815-631-9600.

Radiator, 1988-98 Chevy pick up, exc. cond., used 1 yr., $60 815-2257904

MOTORCYCLES

935

2003 Honda 250cc, Blue Rebel.

Exc. cond., less 10K mi. than $1500.

815-5353563 after 4pm.

2004 HD Heritage Soft tail, red 42k mi. exc. cond. new tires. $7,500 OBO. 815-440-0416 2006 Goldwing, GPS, CB, chrome boards, heated seats, hand grips.

12K mi. $14,500/ obo 815-441-7642 or 815-626-4944 2006 Harley Ultra Davidson Classic, black, 43K well mainmi., tained, excellent condition, many $10,049 extras, obo. Call for details. 815-632-3182

2000 Ford Range 2.5 liter engine, 5 speed w/ cap. $1,500. 815-2130557

2007 Yamaha Morphous scooter, 250 CC, 1,978mi., Exc. Cond., $3,000 Firm.815-275-9682

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Remodeling

MOTORCYCLES

935

2007 Yamaha VStar Classic. Windshield, pass. seat w/back rest, bags, Vance/Hines pipes.

4,900 mi. $4,000.

815-626-2639.

NEW TODAY 2008 Roketa Scooter, 150cc w/ locked blue box & matching full helmet, asking $625 815-973-9010 2008 Suzuki Burgman 400cc Scooter, 6,300 miles $3500 815590-0154 2013 Victory Vegas Highball, only 200 mi. Matt black, many ape hangars, 106ci, 6spd. Solo seat.

100 Hp. Showroom new!

Over $15,000 invested, $11,850/ obo. 815-631-9600 Harley 2005 Electra glide, chromed out, painted dash, pipes, radio. $11,000 815-285-0366 Mint Cond. 2004 Suzuki Volusia Intruder, sounds like a Harley, $5500/ obo 815- 973-8780 Rock River Riders Hill Climb 7/26 Time Change 2 P.M. Gates open at 8 A.M. No Kegs and No pets.

Across the street from White Pines State Park.

815-499-8271

A1 A.T.V.S

936

BOATS/MOTORS

940

18 ft. Bonanza open bow w/ tandem trailer, 165 hp Merc Cruiser, new stereo/spkrs $2500 210-216-5891 Bass boat, 16 ft. $2,850. Can see at 1108 Avenue B, Rock Falls, Call 815-625-6658

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT 941 20' fiberglass canoe, $25 815-5903086

TRAILERS/RVS

945

1994 39 foot Monaco Dynasty.

8.3/cummins kit.

Bus model. 85,000 mi. 815-847-8904 2006 Pace American low profile trailer, 6'x12'. Sinaxle, elec. gle brakes, 3,500# Dexter Torsion axle, Beaver tail and more. Exc. shape. $3300/obo.

815-625-7903 2014 Coachmen 22' camper, sleeps 6 Catalina Santara Series.

Electric Awning and tongue jack. $14,000. 815441-8535 27' Cougar 5th Wheel 2006, no pets, no smokers, 1 owner. Ready for travel!

815-9733668

AUTOS WANTED

960

2008 Polaris Sportsman HO ATV, 604mi. $3800.

815-718-1169.

We Buy Used cars & trucks.

Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

Roofing/Siding

Storage

SERVICE DIRECTORY 625-3600

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Air Cond./Heating

Bicycles

Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates. Accept Visa & MC on all new installations.

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Concrete Contractors

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Deck Builders

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

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We specialize in exterior decks & privacy fences “You’ll always be a winner if we cut the deck” 815-288-4089 www.cosscustom woodworking.com

Dumpster Rental *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.

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Genl. Contracting

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

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815-626-5136

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TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 81 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00297 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 223 in Section 29 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 13, 1977 in Book 'I' of Plats at pages 69 - 76, inclusive, as Document No. 419247 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

Property Index No. 13-21-11-128-040 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309

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You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

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815-625-3600 ext. 5301 JOB OPENING 7KH &LW\ RI 5RFN )DOOV LV ORRNLQJ WR ÂżOO D full-time operator/ maintenance position with the Rock Falls Sewer Department. This position will report to the Sewer Superintendent and will be responsible for the operation, maintenance of the sewer plant, collection system and storm water system along with various other duties. This is a full time position with a rotating on-call and weekend schedule.

Successful candidates will possess a minimum of a high school diploma and a CDL class B driver’s license with airbrakes or the ability to obtain one within six months after hire.

Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014 To: Jose Nava; Nickol Lopez;The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

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TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00453 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 41 in Section 8 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 12, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 8 and 9 as Document No. 375210 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

Property Index No. 13-21-12-408-006 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

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TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 73 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00479 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 71 in Section 7 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 12, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 6 and 7 as Document Number 375209 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-432-033 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014 To: Desselen Barden III; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 83 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00467 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 105 in Section 4 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded June 4, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 3, 4 and 5 as Document No. 374623 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-430-009 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

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TO: Ruthann Wicke Burton Wicke Rachel Wicke Occupant, 224 E. Depot St., Creston, IL 60113 Rebecca J. Robb Jeanette Meling Mary Beth Slycord American Midwest Bank f/k/a The American National Bank of DeKalb County Paul E. Chadwick William Wicke Marion Wicke Ogle County Clerk; Parties in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or persons interested in said land or lot.

TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 12 FILED: 7/8/2014 TAKE NOTICE County of. . . Ogle Date Premises Sold. . . 11/3/2011 Certificate No. . . 2010-00393 Sold for General Taxes of (year) . . . 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number...N/A Warrant No. . . . . . . N/A Inst. No. . . . . .

N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at . . . 224 E. Deopt St., Creston, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No. . . 2523-286-004 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 10/30/2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 10/30/2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in the Ogle County Courthouse, at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 302, 105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, on 11/20/2014.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 10/30/2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: 105 S. 5th Street - Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110 MTAG, as Custodian for ATCF II Illinois, LLC Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated: July 9, 2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY-DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs.

ANDREW A. BENTZ; ERICA L. BENTZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 14 CH 43 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, ANDREW A. BENTZ; ERICA L. BENTZ; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: A PART OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 27 IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON), BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK AND RUNNING THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK TO A POINT WHICH IS 250 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHERLY, 150 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EASTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK; AND THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 150 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 321 E. Bradshaw Street, Dixon, IL 61021 P.I.N.: 07-02-32-208-020 and which said mortgage was signed by ANDREW A. BENTZ, ERICA L. BENTZ, mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County as Document No. 2008002749; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Lee County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Lee County in Room Suite 320 at Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Ave. , Dixon, IL 61021 on or before the August 15, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9989 July 16, 23, 30, 2014

TO: John W. Engel Marjorie Engel Paula Engel Fifth Third Bank Fifth Third Bank (Chicago) Chase Bank USA, N.A. n/k/a Chase Manhattan Bank USA, NA Citibank (South Dakota), N.A. n/k/a Citibank, N.A. Occupant, 7916 W. Pines Rd., Polo, IL 61064 Ogle County Clerk; Parties in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or persons interested in said land or lot.

TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 11 FILED: 7/8/2014 TAKE NOTICE County of. . . Ogle Date Premises Sold. . . 11/3/2011 Certificate No. . . 2010-00173 Sold for General Taxes of (year) . . . 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number...N/A Warrant No. . . . . . . N/A Inst. No. . . . . .

N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at . . . 7916 W. Pines Rd., Polo, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No. . . 1508-351-015 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 10/30/2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 10/30/2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in the Ogle County Courthouse, at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 302, 105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, on 11/20/2014.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 10/30/2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

To: Michael J. Gallagher; Philip Olman; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Aqua Illinois, Inc., f/k/a Consumers Illinois Water Company; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: 105 S. 5th Street - Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309

MTAG, as Custodian for ATCF II Illinois, LLC Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated: July 9, 2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

To: Glenn Bronner; Terri Bronner; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Aqua Illinois, Inc.; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

To: Kristin States; Don Fuller; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Aqua Illinois, Inc.; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

To: Jay P. King; Joseph A. McBride; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Aqua Illinois, Inc., f/k/a Consumers Illinois Water Company; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 82 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00243 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Properties located at: Lots 169 and 170 in Section 15 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded June 26, 1974 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 34 - 37, inclusive, as Document No. 396214 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index Nos. 13-21-01-476-004 and 1321-01-476-005

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 77 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00313 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable)

IN RE THE ESTATE OF Evelyn V. Miller, Deceased.

No. 2014 P 83 WILL NOTICE AND CLAIM NOTICE— INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION

Notice is given of the death of Evelyn V. Miller. Letters of Office were issued on June 20, 2014 to James E. Rayborn of Cherry Valley, Illinois, as independent representative whose attorney is Marvin G. Ripley, 300 First Avenue, Suite 200, Rock Falls, IL 61071.

Notice is given to the heirs and legatees who are named in a petition filed in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose named or addresses are not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the Court on June 20, 2014 admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act. You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before December 31, 2014. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed and delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to the Clerk. You may obtain a copy of a form of a petition to terminate independent administration from the Clerk of Court at the above address.

July 7, 2014 Susan E. Ottens, Clerk Circuit Court MARVIN G. RIPLEY Attorney for Estate 300 First Avenue, Suite 200 Rock Falls, IL 61071 Telephone: 815-626-0200 July 9,16, 23, 2013

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 85 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00444 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 117 in Section 13 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 10, 1974 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 40, 41 and 42 as Document No. 396376 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

Property Index No. 13-21-12-377-012 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 82 in Section 29 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 13, 1977 in Book 'I' of Plats at pages 69 - 76, inclusive, as Document No. 419247 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-11-178-034

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 84 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00457 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 121 in Section 3 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded August 19, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 13, 14 and 15 as Document No. 375776 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-427-002

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309

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Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

Terms - 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.

• 12 Ford Fusion SEL Leather, Sunroof .............$16,987*

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*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Photos for illustration only.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -You will gain a lot of pleasure and satisfaction from a cultural or artistic hobby. Go ahead and indulge your creative needs.

Choose a project that excites you, and get started.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Make travel plans, or set your sights on another adventure that is sure to capture your interest. Get together with an old friend and share memories. Look back and move forward.

in organizational settings. Your contributions will bring great respect. A romantic relationship will enhance your personal life.

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THE AUCTION SHED

Sunroof, Bose .................$15,987*

Mon.-Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am-4pm

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Make sure to maintain good health. Stick to a nutritional diet.

Acquaint yourself with various sports or fitness plans, and get active with physical programs that offer a positive challenge.

Domestic tension is best left alone for now.

Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064

• 12 Chevy Impala

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