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Child care center eyes Lincoln Open Sesame might buy closed elementary school

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

DIXON – Officials at Open Sesame Children’s Learning Center in Dixon said the day care might move into the vacant Lincoln Elementary School.

“We are considering that,” said

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More bus routes have been added because of the closure of Lincoln Elementary School.

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Doug Lee, president of the Open Sesame board of directors.

Before Lincoln closed at the end of the last school year, Open Sesame held after-school programs there and at Washington and Jefferson elementary schools.

“With the closure of Lincoln, Open Sesame has lost that space in the two remaining buildings,” Lee said.

“On a temporary basis, the school district has allowed us to move not only the summer program, but also the after-school program into Lincoln. We are exploring whether that can be a permanent arrangement.”

Although Open Sesame is considering buying the building, there are some concerns.

Lee said Lincoln School is a much

bigger space than what Open Sesame needs. The board of directors also has to determine if a new location will fit into its budget and if a move is something parents and staff will support.

“There is a lot of things that we need to consider,” Lee said. “It would be a huge move for us.”

Because they are early in the process, Lee said it’s too early to determine how much the building would cost.

Doug Lee President of Open Sesame board of directors

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Farm history takes center stage Residents can now get the lead out

Forgivable loan to help rid homes of hazardous paint

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

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Don Hopper (left) and Matt Shaw unload their tractors Wednesday morning at the Living History Antique Equipment Association’s grounds near Franklin Grove. For the 34th time, the club will host a tractor and equipment show Saturday and Sunday at 1674 Whitney Road.

Local group’s show to feature antique tractors, farm equipment

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

FRANKLIN GROVE – By Saturday morning, about 25 acres of land in Franklin Grove will be covered with nearly 400 antique tractors and pieces of farm equipment.

The Living HisInside tory Antique For a schedule of Equipment Assoevents, turn to A5. ciation will hold its 34th annual show this weekend, featuring working tractors dating back to the 1920s or earlier, like the ones that were being positioned Wednesday morning. Each of them had visibly earned the distinction of antique.

The group’s president, Dave Shaw, said he’s seen the show double in size in the 20 years he’s been involved. The club isn’t picky about what gets submitted. as long as it’s old – like the 1950 Farmall Super A that was delivered Wednesday. “[We] don’t care if they’re painted, as long as they work,” Shaw said.

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STERLING – The city has received a grant to help qualifying residents eradicate leadbased paint hazards in their homes.

Sterling has been awarded $78,800 through the Lead Hazard Control Grant program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The city will match between $3,600 and $3,900, which will be used to pay city workers who deal with the paperwork the grant generates.

The grant is administered through the Illinois Quad Cities Healthy Homes Coalition. The awards are given in the form of a loan that will be forgiven, if the owner keeps the home for 3 years after the work is completed.

The money is available for owner-occupied, rental or vacant properties. Occupants must have a household income that is no more than 80 percent of the area median income. In Whiteside County, the AMI is $57,900. At 80 percent of the AMI, a family of four would be making $46,650.

Another requirement is that the home must have been built prior to 1978, the year that lead-based paint was banned from home use.

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This steam-powered engine will be working this weekend, when it will be used to run a thresher at the 34th annual Living History Antique Equipment Association.

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STERLING – Jennifer Baratta, advertising director at Sauk Valley Media, is this year’s Whiteside County United Way campaign chairwoman.

Jeff Detra is United Way board president. “Baratta has served as a board member for our United Way, and with her role as advertising director at the local paper, she understands United Way’s work in the community and will be able to communicate the benefits of giving to United Way,� Detra said in a news release Wednesday announcing her appointment. “We look forward to her enthusiasm as she assembles a campaign committee that will represent all levels, in order to make the calls need-

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Patrice Vary and Mary Ellen Wilkinson led the 2013 campaign. Pledges

and donations came to $735,655, topping the agency’s goal of $730,000.

The goal for 2014 will be announced at an Aug. 13 meeting.

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more than 48,000,� she said. “I’m proud to be a part of this United Way. They have always invested in a variety of their own initiatives and programs, such as the L.I.F.E. [Literacy Is Fun Everyone] Dolly Parton Book Program, the Let’s Feed Our Children free summer lunch program, and the pharmacy assistance program, plus joining the 2-1-1 network. “I look forward to the many programs funded by the 19 partner agencies to make a difference in the lives of our friends, neighbors and co-workers.�

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ROCK FALLS – Resurfacing of several city streets and alleys will be finished later than previously announced.

The work that started July 14 was to be completed the first week in August. But city officials now say the work will not be finished until the third week in August.

The roads will be rototilled, primed with tree sap, and resurfaced with oil and rock. The project will take longer, because the city decided to put an extra coat on the streets and alleys.

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ROCK FALLS – Although the specific days and times have not yet been determined, drivers in Rock Falls’ Coloma Township can expect 2-hour delays early next week on a few roads the township will work on.

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Defense challenges charge of endangering Judge to decide whether amended indictment is proper in Fassler case

ning a set of stairs fast enough, and so grabbed the boy by the back of the shirt and pulled him toward the stairway. The boy then fell down Andrew C. Fassler the stairs and broke his arm.

That information came from an interview that Fassler’s then-wife, Tiffany Fassler, gave to investigators.

In his motion to dismiss the second charge, attorney Lou Pignatelli argued that, because that charge didn’t appear on the original indictment filed in 2011, but rather was added in an amended indictment filed by the state in 2013, the second charge should be dropped.

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DIXON – An attorney has asked that one of the charges be dropped against his client, who is accused of seriously injuring his son in 2009 by throwing him down a set of stairs.

Andrew C. Fassler of Dixon is charged with aggravated domestic battery and endangering the life and health of a child. Court documents say that in 2009, while punishing his 10-year-old son, Fassler decided the boy wasn’t run-

Pignatelli argues that because the state wasn’t specific enough in its charge, especially with regard to the date of the Tiffany offense, it should Fassler be dismissed. The attorney’s filing also said the amended indictment, which included charges involving the death of a second child, had been filed after the state’s statute of limitations expired for felony acts.

Tiffany Fassler is, herself, charged with two counts of first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated battery of a child in the death of the other child – a 6-year-old who, investigators say, died after he suf-

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Open Sesame rents space from the Dixon School District for its after-school programs and summer school. “They could not do the after-school or summer program in the existing building, because there is not enough space,� said Arlan McClain, vice president of the Open Sesame board of directors.

There are roughly 200 students in the program The child care center is a nonprofit organization, run by its board of directors. “It’s the biggest day care in the area,� McClain said.

Some of the benefits of moving to the school, Lee said, are the additional facilArlan ity and gym McClain space, a larger play area, and the ability to consolidate all of programming into one location.

In addition to moving to Lincoln, Lee also said there other options available. “One option would be to see if the school district has other afterschool space in some other building,� he said. “Another option would be to eliminate or reduce the after- school program. We could also move the after-school

program into the current center and adjust what’s in the current center.�

Lee said the move is far from being finalized. “Our interest is serious,� he said. “Before we would present something like this to our parents and staff, we’d want a solid plan in place and we are not even there yet.�

Dixon school officials had little to say about Open Sesame’s interest in the building. “In order to sell a building, we have to sell it by auction or sealed bid,� said David Blackburn, business manager of the school district. “We can’t reach out and strike a deal with someone. I’m not at liberty to say who is interested.�

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fered traumatic brain injuries at the hands of his mother.

During Tiffany Fassler’s interview with investigators, she said the 10-year-old had complained of pain, but his father didn’t take him to the hospital for 2 days.

Police interviewed the father about the 2009 incident during their investigation into the 6-year-old’s injuries.

He told them he was taking the 10-year-old boy up the stairs and that the boy was being “a little jerk� and pulled away, which caused him to fall and break his arm.

The story told to investigators by the 10-year-old was different still. He claimed that his father threw him down the stairs head-first “like Super-

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New bus stops, routes in wake of Lincoln closure Official: Additions will help students

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DIXON – Because of the closure of Lincoln Elementary School, four bus stops will be added in the Dixon School District.

They are: s 3IXTH 3TREET WEST OF Lincoln Avenue, south of Lincoln School s 3IXTH 3TREET AND Nachusa Avenue s # U S T E R ! V E N U E between First and Third streets at Reynolds Field s &IRST 3TREET AND 6AN Buren Avenue The school district came up with the new bus stops and routes in conjunction with Illinois Central School Bus. “We looked at alternate locations, and we cut down on the distance students had to walk,� said David Blackburn, the dis-

trict’s business manager. “There will be a lot of students walking shorter distances than they did before.�

The students who will use the stops are the ones who would have walked to Lincoln. “These students will now go to whatever grade-level school they attend,� Blackburn said.

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who has two students in the school district, is concerned. “Who will be supervising the kids?� Buckingham said. “There will not be supervision at the bus stops.�

That’s true, Blackburn said. “We don’t plan on sending any district workers to the locations,� he said. “There were no staff at the stops previously.�

Some kinks might need to be worked out early on, Blackburn said, but the added stops will help students.

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“I think this will work out and, hopefully, we get off to a smooth start,� he said. “Things will only get better over time.�

Buckingham agreed that the added bus stops would get students to school a little quicker.

Hers will use the Sixth Street bus stop west of Lincoln School. “The kids will be closer their school, now that it is in the backyard of Lincoln School,� she said.

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man.� He said that neither of his parents believed he hurt his arm, and that he had to do jumping jacks to prove he was in pain.

Andrew Fassler was a Dixon City firefighter from 2001 until he resigned on June 29, 2011 – shortly before criminal charges against him were filed.

Court documents in both parents’ cases detail a lengthy history of child abuse.

Tiffany is awaiting trial in Lee County Court. Recently, the court granted her request for unsupervised contact with a different 14-year-old son. Her next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13.

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OBITUARIES Steven P. Sharp STERLING – Steven P. Sharp, 65, of Sterling, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Sterling.

Steven was born Oct. 28, 1948, in Kankakee, the son of Robert Henry and Glenda Violet (Rippy) Sharp. He served in the Army from May 31, 1968 to May 21, 1971, during the Vietnam War. Steven worked for more than 26 years as a machine operator at Raynor Garage Doors in Dixon. He also worked as a clerk for 13 years at Northend Shell gas station in Sterling. Steven was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling.

Survivors include one daughter, Laura (Greg) Jackson of Sterling; two sons, Eric (Julia) Sharp of Orlando, Florida, and Lincoln (Laura) Sharp of Dixon; three sisters, Reta (Vernon) Smoot of

Sterling, Cathy (Dennis) Hadley of Milledgeville, and Rachel (Steven) Wilcoxen of Fallston, Maryland; two brothers, Terry (Judy) Sharp of Sterling and James (Cheryl) Sharp of Rock Falls; and five grandchildren, Alexis, Sedrick, Gregger, Ashley, and Claire.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Hasselbring officiating. Burial will be at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Doris J. Bryant CHADWICK – Doris J. Bryant, 79, of Chadwick, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at her home.

Doris was born on June 2, 1935, in Sterling, the daughter of Herbert Leslie and Marguarite Frances (Turner) Saunders. She married Thomas H. Bryant on Jan. 5, 1957, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. Doris was a member of Sts. John and Catherine Catholic Church in Mount Carroll.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Jeanette (Jeff) Baughman of Campbellsport, Wisconsin, and Jennifer (Todd) Brubaker of Milledgeville; two sons, Thomas J. (Melissa) Bryant of Mount Carroll, and Ted (Becky) Bryant of Chadwick; one daughter-in-law, Julie Bryant-Foster; two sisters,

Nancy (Paul) Pechous of Dubuque, Iowa, and Pat (Joe) Lendman of Dixon; two brothers, Bill (Fern) Saunders of Sterling, and Curt Saunders of Florida; 12 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Todd and Bruce Bryant; two sisters; and three brothers.

Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Dennis Atto officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling. McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Aileen Personette MOUNT MORRIS – Aileen Personette, 90, of Mount Morris, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in Mount Morris.

Aileen was born May 17, 1924, in Polo, the daughter of Ross and Ina May (Hurdle) Hostetter. Aileen graduated from Polo Community High School and from North Central College in Naperville. Aileen married Donald G. Personette on June 22, 1946, in Polo. He preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 2006.

She worked for Citizens State Bank, starting as a teller and working her way up to loan officer, before retiring in 1987.

She was a member of Mount Morris Church of the Brethren, the senior citizen center, Sunset Golf Club in Mount Morris, and a 50-year member of PEO.

Aileen’s survivors include her son, Michael (Lori) Personette of Byron; three grandsons, Stephen (Ann) Personette of Normal, and Matthew and Marc Personette, both of Byron; and two great-granddaughters, Kylie and Kearsten Personette, both of Normal.

Aileen also was preceded in death by her parents and son, Stephen.

Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 16 and the memorial service at 11 a.m. Aug. 16 at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo, with the Rev. Ginny Haney officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Mount Morris Church of the Brethren and Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.

Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris is handling arrangements.

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Catherine ‘Kay’ Anderson OHIO – Catherine “Kay� Anderson, 88, formerly of Ohio, died Monday, July 28, 2014, at Colonial Hall Care Center in Princeton.

Kay was born June 1, 1926, in Atkinson, the daughter of Fred and Maude (Booth) Clark. She was united in marriage to William L. Anderson on July 2, 1944, in Ohio. He preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 2013. She worked at the Ohio Grain Co. for more than 30 years. Kay was a lifelong member of Ohio United Methodist Church, where she was very active in the UMW. Recently, she was a member of Red Oak United Methodist Church. She also was a member of the Blue and White Pottery Club and the Sleepy Eye Club.

She is survived by one daughter, Karen (Dave) Kuebel of Ohio; one son, William J. Anderson of Naperville; one grandson, Lance (Kerry) Harris of Arling-

ton Heights; one granddaughter, Jody (Eric) Cooper of Lincoln; five great-grandchildren, Morgan, Brett and Tyler Harris, and Makenzie and Jacey Cooper; one sister, Helen Clark of Sublette; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Janet Joy; and one brother, Robert Clark.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut, with the Rev. Judy Giese, pastor of Red Oak United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Ohio.

Memorials have been established to the Ohio Fire Department, Red Oak United Methodist Church, and Union Cemetery.

Visit garlandfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Veda May Hays Cole ROCHELLE – Veda May Hays Cole of Rochelle passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014, just short of her 86th birthday.

She was a math whiz, and kept the books for her mechanic husband, Merritt Robert “Bob� Cole, the love of her life, whom she married on Nov. 6, 1965.

Both were quite involved with the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He passed away in 1995.

She was for many years a volunteer with Ogle County Hospice (now Serenity Hospice), visiting clients and assisting their families, as well as helping with office tasks.

In 2007, the hospice named her Volunteer of the Year.

Throughout her life, she was a steady churchgoer, and could sing most hymns (all verses) from memory. In later years, she was a beloved member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle, where she frequently volunteered.

Veda May loved to crochet, knit, sew, and do needlepoint, and made many sweaters, blankets, doilies, and wall hangings for family and friends. She didn’t have email, but enjoyed writing letters, emptying many a pen as she prepared birthday, anniversary, holiday greetings, and best wishes for all she knew. She made, from scratch, the besttasting pancakes, studded with sweet corn, that you can imagine.

Her smile and friendly demeanor were widely known, and though she had no children, she was a sort of second mother to her more than two dozen nieces and nephews, and honorary grandma to friends’ children.

Veda May was born Aug. 8, 1928, in Dixon, the eldest child of farmers, Ralph E. and Lucille

E. (Thomas) Hays.

Her early years were spent near Weld Park, south of Stillman Valley, where she began her education. Her parents then lived in the Oregon and Ashton communities, before moving to Rochelle. Veda May entered Rochelle Township High School as a sophomore, graduating with the Class of 1946, and has been a resident since.

She worked at the Hub Theatre for a while, and then worked for many years as an accounting secretary in the Nash dealership for Stoner, Wagoner Motor Co., and later for Wendling Motors.

She is survived by brothers, Wilmer (Carol) of Libertyville and Laverne (Sandra) of Orfordville, Wisconsin; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Eugene, and wife, Inez, and Merlin; and sisters, Doris, and husband, Howard Miller, and Merilyn, and husband, Gerald Hoffman.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Beverage Family Funeral Home, 704 N. Sixth St., Rochelle. There also will be a visitation before the 11 a.m. funeral service Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle.

Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rochelle.

Her family is ever so grateful to her many friends at Hospice and at the First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle, who stood by her through her final journey. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be made in her name to either.

Visit beveragelyonsfamilyfh.com to send condolences.

Steven L. Russell Jean L. Miller ASHTON – Jean L. Miller, 79, of Ashton, died Sunday, July 27, 2014, in Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

Jean was born Nov. 12, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Loy and Margaret (Wilcox) Fisk. She married Daniel Miller on Sept. 16, 1954, in Sparta, Wisconsin.

Jean and Dan farmed in the Ashton area for more than 40 years, and retired in 1997. Jean was a member of Ashton United Methodist Church, and was very active in church functions, including teaching Sunday school. She loved working on genealogy for both the Fisk and Miller families.

Jean is survived by her husband, Daniel Miller of Ashton; sons, Neil (Susie) Miller and Gary

(Kathy) Miller; daughter, Nancy (Charles) Demrow; grandchildren, Jason (April), Daniel, Barry and Justin Miller, and Michael and Michelle Demrow; and brother, Warren (Janice) Fisk.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.

Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today at Ashton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sang Hun Han officiating. Private burial will be at Steward Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Ashton and Franklin Grove fire departments, Ashton United Methodist Church, or Serenity Hospice & Home.

Fitch Funeral Home in Mount Morris is handling arrangements.

DIXON – Steven Lloyd Russell, 56, of Dixon, died Sunday, July 27, 2014, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was an autobody technician for more than 40 years.

Steve was born Aug. 26, 1957, in Joliet, the son of Bob and Elaine (Lloyd) Russell. In his free time, Steve enjoyed building dual-seated experimental aircraft, and once built a completely custom motorcycle. He also enjoyed performance drag-racing boats.

Survivors include three sons, Tyler (Amber) Russell of Rockford, Tanner Russell of Oregon, and Chad Campbell of San Diego; one daughter, Candice Russell Earnhart of San Diego; two brothers, Jim Russell of Dixon, and Edward

Russell of Minooka; one sister, Michelle Russell of Joliet; two uncles, Ken (Katie) Russell, and Jerry Russell, both of Florida; one aunt, Doty Kness of Dixon; two grandchildren; and eight cousins, Tricia, Lisa, Kim, Kelly, Korie, Kasie, Sandy, and Steve.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Alex Russell.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Mike Jones, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Dixon, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

A memorial has been established.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

DIXON

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DIXON – It’s that time of year again: Lee County budget hearings began at the Old Lee County Courthouse on Wednesday morning, when six departments delivered their budget proposals.

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Lee County Engineer Dave Anderson proposed the first part of what he hopes will be a 5-year plan to replace all his department’s trucks. He proposed an increase in an equipment allowance from $37,500 to $315,000 to lease four trucks and buy a backhoe, an excavator, and an end loader.

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But some of the tractors, like a few of Steve Linker’s making the 52-mile trip from Malden, are painted and shined.

Linker plans to have three tractors at the show: a 1928 Rumley Oil Pull, a 1935 Case and a 1919 Russell.

The Case was featured in the 2014 John Harvey’s Classic Farm Tractors calendar, and the Russell is making the 2015 calendar.

When Linker got the Case, which has been in his family since it was new, it wasn’t in good condition and probably should have gone to the junkyard, he said, but it’s been restored.

It’s a lot of work to maintain and restore and clean the tractors, but it’s worth it to Linker. Especially when his Case and the Russell are recognized and included in a calendar. “They’re in perfect condition,� he said. “I’ve been told there aren’t two finer looking tractors in the country.�

The association is made up of about 150 farmers from the Sauk Valley and as far away as St. Louis, Davenport and Sandwich. The show started on a 7-acre patch of land not far from the current, and much larger, show grounds.

But as the number of members and tractors and pieces of equipment grew, the group was forced to move to its current parcel of land right next to Interstate 88, just south of town. And current the 25 acres, Shaw said, are starting to fill up more and more each year, as 2,500 people are expected this weekend.

This weekend’s show will be more than just tractors.

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There will be many old machines not only on display but working at the antique equipment show this weekend in Franklin Grove. Attendees can look forward to seeing a rock crusher, a sawmill, and a steam-powered engine running a thresher, just to name a few.

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digging.

The antique potato digger on display was made in Rock Falls and will be used in a demonstration.

The rock crusher was donated to the group 34 years ago. It’s bigger than a pickup truck and will crush rocks the size of basketballs to pieces smaller than a baseball. “Kids stand by and they can feel the ground shake,�

Shaw said.

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Also, at least one child younger than 6 must live there or be present in the home for at least 200 hours a year.

Because the paint was banned so long ago, people tend to forget that lead poisoning is still the most prevalent environmental illness contracted by children. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, each year approximately 25,000 children statewide are identified with elevated lead levels in their blood. Many more children are suffering from the effects of lead, but it is going undetected. “Many people have lead-based paint in their homes, and don’t know it,� said Amanda Schmidt, city building and zoning superintendent. “If it was built before 1978, there’s a good chance you have it, to some degree.�

Many older buildings still have lead paint on walls, woodwork, siding, doors, windows and porches. While the top paint layer might not contain lead, the dangerous variety oftentimes is still in the layers that were just painted over.

The more the paint chips, the more dangerous it becomes. A child can get lead poisoning by swallowing or breathing in lead dust.

A testing process is required for children in the homes receiving grant money. “Kids 6 and under take the brunt of lead-based paint problems, and are often referred by the health departments,� Schmidt said. “Before-andafter tests for lead poisoning must be done as a grant requirement.�

Schmidt said a minimum of seven homes can be worked on with the city’s share from HUD. “This is the first time we’ve gotten this grant, but we’re looking at up to $11,200 per unit,� she said. “We could do more homes, if some don’t need the maximum amount for their work.�

The grant is of the use-it-or-lose-it variety; the deadline is July 2016.

Applications are available at the front desk in City Hall, 212 Third Ave. For more information, call Schmidt at 815-632-6624.

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Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

Keep encounters safe between people, critters What we think Humans can unintentionally harm animals, as the case of the overfed goats demonstrates.

But animals can unintentionally harm humans, who should take steps to protect themselves at petting zoos and fairs.

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our goats died at a farm in Whiteside County, and their saddened owner wants the public to know about their needless deaths.

The cause? Two visitors stopped at the farm on July 14 and dumped several bags of bread into the goats’ pen, without asking permission.

According to the owner, Andrea Hensgen, the goats had already been fed, and soon afterward, some well-meaning children hand-fed them bread over the fence.

But the bags of bread proved to be too much.

Goats will eat until they get sick, and in this case, four died because of the poisons that developed in their systems. Others got sick but recovered.

Hensgen had these words for the public: “Please don’t assume you have the right to feed animals that aren’t your own. A farm is not a petting zoo.�

Even a farm with as many creatures – goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, horses, and English shepherds – as Hensgen’s farm has.

The episode is a cautionary tale. We hope the public takes it to heart.

While a farm is not a petting zoo, other places, such as county fairs and

festivals, have petting zoos this time of year.

In addition, livestock and poultry, lodged on the fairgrounds to compete in various shows, are available to be viewed up close in their stalls and pens.

This time, it can be the human visitors who are exposed to possible peril, not the animals on display.

The state departments of Agriculture and Public Health, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, urge people to wash their hands thoroughly after visiting the animals. Running water and soap are best.

While near the animals or in contact with them, avoid hand-to-mouth contact. You don’t want to ingest germs.

For the same reason, remove pacifiers from babies.

Don’t bring food or drink into animal areas; if hungry critters don’t go for it, the germs might.

And don’t share your food with the animals.

(You already know the reason.)

Interactions between humans and animals can be fun, as long as bags of bread, or germs, teeth, beaks and hooves, don’t get in the way.

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WeCAN service projects in need of more volunteers Participate in National Night Out Tuesday AL CAMPBELL Sterling

When a group of law enforcement and community leaders gathered some 3 years ago and formed a grassroots organization titled “WeCAN� to counteract the growing drugs and gang activities in the area, they immediately developed a three-step action plan: 1) Increase awareness; 2) Seek to prevent various situations from leading to drugs and gang violence; and 3) Intervene in situations where those problems already existed.

By participating in national, state or local programs, WeCAN focused initially on making citizens aware. What followed was a program to develop a “neighborhood watch,� mainly through our numerous churches. Along with participating in National Night Out, some inroads were made to connect neighbor to neighbor,

but much more work is needed.

This spring, the focus was shifted to conduct an outreach to Coloma Homes in Rock Falls in order to support the theory that “it takes a village to raise a child.� Supporting families to raise their children in a healthy environment is the goal of WeCAN and Al many other Campbell agencies such as the YMCA and the YWCA. At an initial meeting with a group of parents, some activities were planned. There was great interest in planting a community garden, providing portable basketball hoops, and planning a “mother’s day out.� Later, a foster grandparents program became important, since not many of the families have extended family in the area.

However, quickly it was realized that it was too late for some of these programs, and we need volunteers. These ser-

vice projects often do not demand a specific time commitment.

Our leadership believes that there is an enormous, untapped kindness available from well-meaning, would-be volunteers, who yearn for greater fulfillment through helping others.

ARE YOU INTERESTED in gardening, or are you a “jock� interested in helping young people play basketball?

Do you want to help mothers feel special, or to become involved in a foster-grandparents program?

WeCAN can make it possible for busy people to volunteer and make a difference at anytime, from anywhere. Even if you have an unpredictable schedule, you can volunteer for a good cause like helping to raise a child.

Please call me at 815622-8220. WeCAN stands for Whiteside County Community Action Network (CAN).

WeCAN’s next event is participating in a national program called National Night Out. The

National Night Out Date: Tuesday, Aug. 5 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Places: Rock Falls – Veterans Park; Sterling – Douglas, Wallace, Kilgour, Propheter parks Activities: Games for children; food (hot dogs and bottled water) Sponsor: Whiteside County Community Action Network Information: Al Campbell, 815-6228220 date is Tuesday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Activities to bring people together will be offered at Veterans Park in Rock Falls, and the following parks in Sterling: Douglas, Wallace, Kilgour, and Propheter.

There will be hot dogs and bottled water for everyone, also games for children. Bring the whole family.

Note to readers: Al Campbell is the WeCAN president and pastor of the First Congregation Church in Rock Falls.

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Car washes raise funds for food pantries MARY BLACK Morrison

One hundred forty-one Super Wash car washes across the nation have participated in the fifth annual “food raiser� fundraiser. To date for 2014, $45,061 has been raised and checks sent to respective food pantries.

This is the fifth year for participating local car washes and Super Wash to participate in raising awareness for the

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need to fill food pantries during the summer months. Needs rise with school children on summer break.

According to the Feeding America organization, $1 provides nine meals. Super Wash Inc., located in Morrison, reports the accumulative total raised during the past 5 years is $261,131, equating to 2.3 million meals.

Many thanks to the participating people who washed their vehicles. If your notfor-profit organization would like to be considered to be a part of this

effort, please contact Super Wash Inc. Note to readers – Mary Black owns two Super Wash car washes in Rock Falls and is co-owner of Super Wash Inc.

The numbers show influence of the wealthy JOHN SPAINE Mount Morris

If “the real job creators are the wealthy,� per Mr. Valentino’s letter [June 26], then how does one explain high unemployment numbers?

“It takes a lot of brains to enjoy satire, humor and wit – but none to be offended by them.�

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I recall former President Ronald Reagan’s trickle-down economics plan. Tax breaks were given to the wealthy so their money would stimulate and grow the economy.

Was this money put back into the economy or held onto so as to further increase wealth?

In a capitalistic society (America), one must understand how the system works and how the rules (laws) are set up.

Exploitation requires knowledge and deep pockets. Money seduces and has influence. Need I say more?

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Obsession puts swimmer in unsafe water Dear Abby, I’m a 21-year-old man who has been a successful swimmer in high school and now in college. Over the past few months, I have become obsessed with developing six-pack abs. I have never had much success with women, and I thought that looking like a movie star might finally get me noticed and make me feel good about myself.

As a result, I have become obsessive about my diet. I have dropped 10 pounds, mostly muscle, and my performance in the pool has suffered.

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and don’t exercise for at least 2½ hours a day, I feel fat and guilty whenever I eat. I have awakened in the middle of the night worrying about what I’ll eat the next day. I’m concerned for the future

when my metabolism will inevitably slow down.

I have begun to think that death is a better scenario than being fat, or feeling that way. I want to be able to enjoy eating again and get my life back. I don’t want to tell my parents or friends, for fear of seeming weak-minded. Where can I go for help? – Feeling Lost in New Mexico Dear Feeling Lost, Physical perfection is no guarantee that you’ll find love. Liking yourself and accepting yourself for who you are is what attracts others.

Although “looking like a movie star� can be an asset – depending upon who the movie star is – unless you are secure about who you are and what you have to offer, you can’t maintain a healthy relationship. (If you don’t believe me, look at the tabloids and start counting how many movie star romances resemble a game of musical chairs.)

If you truly think that death might be preferable to being fat, then you are in trouble. You may have a serious eating disorder, one that could shorten your life.

Most people who have an eating disorder need professional help to overcome it, so the place to go is to your student health center. Ask to speak with a mental health counselor about what you’re doing and how you’re feeling.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 7:30-8:30 FOOD: Presbyterian Breakfast in the Park Atlasta Park, S. State St. 8:30-9:30 Community Church Service (bring seating) Atlasta Park, S. State St. 9:30-10:30 FOOD: Presbyterian Breakfast in the Park Atlasta Park, S. State St. 9:30-4:00 Firemen’s Village Yard Sales (50+sales) Maps at area businesses & sales 9:30-4:00 Living History Antique Equipment Show “FREE�

LHAEA Show Grounds, Whitney Rd. FOOD 9:30-2:30 Nachusa Grasslands Headquarters, Talk and Tours. 8772 S. Lowden Rd. 9:30-4:00 Franklin Grove Area Historical Society, FOOD Chaplin Creek Hist. Village, Whitney Rd. 10:00-4:00 Franklin Creek Grist Mill Tours & Grinding Twist Rd. at the end of Old Mill Rd. 1893 Twist Rd. 12:00-4:00 “Historical� H.L Lincoln Store & Building Tour Corner of Elm & Whitney St. 12:00-end Kickball Tournament “All Ages� FG Park Board AFC Middle School E, South St.

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LHAEA Show Grounds, Whitney Rd. FOOD 9:00-2:30 Nachusa Grasslands Headquarters, Talk and Tours 8772 S. Lowden Rd. 9:00-3:00 REST AREA Lutheran Church (beverages, snacks, toilets) Corner of Lahman & Elm St. Child ID Program 9:00-11:00 Fun Fair, F.G. United Methodist Church Corner of Elm and South 9:30--4:00 Franklin Grove Area Historical Society, FOOD Chaplin Creek Hist. Village, Whitney Rd. 10:00-4:00 Festival Art Show, Winifred Knox Mem Library, Elm St. FEATURING: Lee County Artists, many cash prizes.

10:00-4:00 Used Book Sale Winifred Knox Mem. Library, Elm St. 10:00-4:00 “Historical� H.L Lincoln Store & Building Tour Corner of Elm & Whitney St. 10:00-4:00 Franklin Creek Grist Mill Tours & Grinding Twist Rd. at the end of Old Mill Rd. 1893 Twist Rd. 10:30-1:30 FOOD: Brats & Hot dogs, F.G. United Methodist Church, Corner of Elm and South 11:00-2:00 FOOD: Hamburgers / Hotdogs, Beverages, AFC Football Village Hall, South St. 12:00-6:00 Truck Show, Atkinson Trucking Corner of N. State & Rt. 38, all proceeds going to Schriner’s Children’s Hospitals of Chicago 4:00-6:30 FOOD: BBQ Pork Chop Dinner, American Legion Corner of Elm & Whitney St. 6:00 Festival Parade, Registration & LineUp AFC Middle School, E. South St. 7:00 Festival Parade, Route Lahman W., Walnut S., Hughes W., Elm N., Whitney E., disperse Sycamore AFTER PARADE: FOOD: Ice Cream Social, Women’s Club Village Hall, South St. Live Entertainment this year is “Destination Unknown5�, bring chairs. Elm & South St.

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GRAND DETOUR | FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

‘Les Misérables’ opens tonight Head on over to Hammer In 2014 STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

MOUNT CARROLL – “Les Misérables” will open at 7:30 p.m. today and run through Aug. 10 at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road.

The story of “Les Misérables” spans 2 decades and is one of passion, dreams and redemption set against the backdrop of a nation in the throes of rebellion.

All evening performances will be at 7:30.

There will be 2 p.m. matinees on both Sundays and Wednesday.

There also is a matinee at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets are $17 to $23 and can be purchased from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the box office, www.timberlakeplayhouse.org, or by calling 815-244-2035.

TLP is partnering with The Table, a group that serves hot meals in Car-

Festival part of 50th anniversary celebration of site GRAND DETOUR – The John Deere Historic site is hosting Hammer In 2014 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the museum, 8334 S. Clinton St. The event is part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the local attraction. Dozens of blacksmiths from the Midwest will provide demonstrations, sell their work, and introduce the public to one of the oldest trades in the world.

There will also be

basket weavers, broom makers, trappers, wheelwrights, woodwrights and more.

Guests will hear the sound of blacksmiths hammering in unison during an official anvils ring at noon Saturday.

A charity auction is set for 1 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds will be divided between the Upper Midwest Blacksmith and Illinois Valley Blacksmith associations, both event sponsors, for scholarship programs.

There will be a food vendor on site.

Admission is $5 for those 12 and older, and free for children under 12.

For more information, call John Deere Historic Site at 815-652-4551.

tography.com for more information about Bob Logsdon.

At Woodlawn Arts Academy STERLING – Applications for upcoming art exhibits at Woodlawn Arts Academy are available in the main office or can be downloaded at www.woodlawnartsacademy.com.

Fluid Expressions II, a watercolor exhibit, runs through Aug. 15.

Applications for the 2014 Juried Art Show and Children’s Juried Art Show are available. Artists are encouraged to apply for these shows by Monday.

The Juried Art Shows will open with a public reception, including an awards presentation, from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29 at the academy.

Get listed!

Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk Valley’s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment? Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At Books on First DIXON – Maggie Powell will play from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Books on First, 202 W. First St. Visit booksonfirst.com or call 815-285-2665 for more information.

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

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The cast of “Les Misérables” rehearses at Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll. The show opens at 7:30 tonight and runs through Aug. 10 at TLP, 8215 Black Oak Road. roll County at no charge Monday through Friday, and will be accepting non-perishable food items and cash donations to cover the organization’s needs for meat.

The Table has a specific

need for cereal, rice, dry beans, peas, soda crackers, egg and elbow pasta, canned fruit, pancake mix, and pork and beans.

Those able to make a donation of chickens, pigs or cows can contact

the organization at greatriveroutreach@yahoo. com or 815-990-6511.

All non-perishable donations can be dropped off during box office hours or before any performance.

WHAT’S GOING ON

ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON – An exhibit of artwork donated for purchase to TNPS by member artists ends today. All proceeds benefit the gallery, 113 W. First St. Today will be the last day Stuart Roddy will showcase his artwork in the lower gallery, and Chuck Hilliard will display his on the front wall.

On the back wall, through August, there will be an exhibit of pieces from the Franklin McMahon collection. All paintings and drawings to be shown are depictions of Ronald Reagan or George Bush, and are for sale.

TNPS Barn Bash is set for 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23 at Dr. John Strom’s barn in Dixon. Hors d’oeuvres and dinner with one free wine and beer is included with a $40 individual ticket.

Tickets also are $75 per couple and on sale at TNPS. There will be live music, raffles, a silent auction, and art available for purchase. There will be a cash bar.

The Next Picture Show is bringing back “Art on The Square” at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 on the premises of the old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St. Participants will be assigned a section of sidewalk to use as canvas.

Judging will be at 11:30 a.m., and awards will be presented at noon.

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

Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve

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Wilson at swilson@lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815-2842741.

Go to www.lovelandcommunityhouse.org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

At Freeport Art Museum FREEPORT – Emmert’s Farm, an exhibit featuring work by Tom Heflin of Rockford and Bob Logsdon of Grand Detour, is running through Aug. 9 at the Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave. Go to www.tomheflin.com for more information about Tom Heflin.

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

WHAT’S GOING ON

BANDS AND BARS At Champs STERLING – The Dirty Beet Brothers will open for Old Shoe at 9 p.m. Saturday at the bar, 216 Locust St. For more information, call 815626-6003.

At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – Space Juice will play at 9 p.m. today at the bar, 311 W. Second St. Lynn Allen will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday.

At Corner Spot Bar & Grill DIXON – Jacob Stiefel will put his brand of country and southern rock on display at 9 p.m. Saturday at the bar, 510 Chicago Ave. At Val’s Place DIXON – Acoustic open mic is open to the public at 8:30 p.m. every Monday.

Musicians also are welcome to join the band with Notorious Folk, featuring Steve Catron, at 8 p.m. every Tuesday.

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Saturday Trippin Molly hits stage DIXON – Trippin Molly will take the stage from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Bombdigity Bar and Grill, 628 Palmyra Road.

For more information on the band, go to facebook.com/trippinmolly.

Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers OREGON – Country gentlemen Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Ogle County Fair, 1440 Limekiln Road.

Blues band in town STERLING – Jason Stuart’s Cobalt Blue will play from 8:30 p.m to 12:30 a.m. at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is free until 8:30 p.m., and $5 after.

For more information, call 815564-9430.

Aug. 9 Blues artist in town STERLING – David Gerald Band will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is free until 8:30 p.m., and $5 after.

For more information, go to davidgerald.com or call 815-5649430.

Sept. 20 Funk band in town STERLING – Big Daddy Woo Woo will perform from at 9 p.m. at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is free until 8:30 p.m., and $5 after.

For more information, call 815564-9430.

CAR SHOWS AND TRACTOR RIDES Wednesday Start your tractors SUBLETTE – Sublette’s annual One Day Tractor Drive will be at Sublette Centennial Park on West Street.

Sign-in and line-up will be at 7 a.m., with the drive starting at 8 a.m. The ride will proceed along back roads in the area, with lunch on the route and a chicken dinner when returning to the park.

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Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will perform this week for the Friday Night Campus Concert series at the band shell in downtown Mount Morris. Concessions sales will begin at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7. The group will also play the Ogle County Fair from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the fairgrounds, 1440 Limekiln Road. is appreciated. For more information or to sign up, call Don Dinges at 815-713-5675 or Dean Stephenitch at 815-440-8461.

Aug. 9 Classic cars in Freeport FREEPORT – Cruise Night 2014, sponsored by Freeport Downtown Development Foundation, will be Aug. 9 in downtown Freeport.

As part of the event, a separate display of antique cars will be sponsored by Pearson and hosted by the Freeport Public Library in its parking lot. Around 60 to 70 antique autos are expected to be displayed. The antique cars are allowed in the library lot by invitation only, and there is no charge for the invited cars to park in the library lot or to cruise.

An eligible antique car is an original or a restored original from 1886 to 1969 with original factory running gear and accessories. No “street rods” are allowed. It may have appropriate accessories or equipment to make it a safe and roadworthy vehicle.

Johnny Rocker will provide live music from 6 to 10 p.m. on the FHN Stage.

Call Dick Farnsworth at 815238-6124 or Bob Logothetti at 815-990-1082 for consideration.

Antique cars will be parked in the library lot beginning at 3 p.m.

Cruising, which is from 7 to 10 p.m., begins with an antique car parade of two laps.

For more information, call 815233-1357.

Aug. 10 Car, truck and motorcycle show ROCK FALLS – Twin City Cruizers will present its Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show at Centennial Park.

Registration is $10 and runs from 8 a.m. to noon. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. The first 75 entries will receive dash plaques.

Pre-registration is $8. For more information or to pre-register, call Bill Duncan at 815-625-7878.

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Friday Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers MOUNT MORRIS – Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will perform for the Friday Night Campus Concert series at the band shell downtown.

Concessions sales will begin at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7.

The remainder of 2014 Friday Night Campus Concert schedule is: Aug. 8, June’s Got the Cash.

Friday First Fridays at fairgrounds OREGON – First Fridays Open Stage music show returns at 7 p.m. to the Lion’s Pavilion at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, 1440 Limekiln Road.

Registration will begin at 6 p.m.

Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are all acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-973-0942 for more information.

Upcoming: Sept. 5 Tuesday Musician at Reagan Home DIXON – Jimmy Jack Whitaker will perform a free concert from 6 to 8 p.m. in Reagan Memorial Park at the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, 816 S. Hennepin Ave. According to a news release, Whitaker plays all genres of music and is known for his acoustic guitar work.

This is the fourth year that Whitaker will take the stage at the Reagan Boyhood Home, where tours will be offered.

For more information, call the Reagan Home at 815-288-5176.

Wednesday Municipal band to play STERLING – The Sterling Municipal Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Grandon Civic Center in Central Memorial Park in downtown Sterling.

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Aug. 15 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s

Today Municipal band to play DIXON – The Dixon Municipal Band will perform “Months and

Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free; donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to www.franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: Sept. 19 Aug. 16 Gardenstock returns in Dixon DIXON – The sixth annual Gardenstock Art and Music Festival will return from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Aug. 16 to Distinctive Gardens, 2020 Lowell Park Road.

The all-day event features musicians, artists, a tie-dye contest, a raffle and 50/50 drawing.

The festival is “picnic style,” which allows for attendees to bring coolers, blankets, lawn chairs and small, close-to-theground tables. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., food and drink will be available from Mama Cimino’s, Baker Street Cafe, Kokomo’s, Art Cookies, and Air Play Sports and Espresso.

The headliner, Gerry Joe Weise, and his band will show off a unique brand of blues from 9:30 to 11 p.m. The guitarist and singer-songwriter was born in Australia, and has played with Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Buddy Guy, among others.

Weise played at the festival in 2012 and scheduled a Midwest tour based around his performance at Gardenstock this year.

This year, Weise will bring special guest Juma Sultan, the percussionist who played with Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock, to the festival. Local musicians Jay Pauley (keyboards), Bill Encke (bass), and Joe Pasteris (drums) will join Weise for this performance.

The rest of the lineup: s 11 a.m.-noon: Chuck Gall s 12:15-1:15 p.m.: Greg Andreas and Friends s 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Small Town Hymnal

s 2:45-3:45 p.m.: Wandering Pint s 4-5 p.m.: The Climate Changers s 5:15-6:15 p.m.: The Hershey Squirts s 6:30-7:45 p.m.: Route 88 s 8-9:15 p.m.: Acoustic Knuckle Ride Gardenstock also features an art festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring 40 regional artists.

There will be painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists, jewelers, mixed media artists, and more.

The festival has continued to grow through its 6 years, with 2,200 people attending in 2013.

To accommodate growth, Gardenstock will offer online sales of entrance wristband and tent reservations. Twenty tents will be available to reserve. Guests will no longer be allowed to bring large tents and tables onto festival grounds.

Tent reservations and wristbands will go on sale at 7 p.m.

June 30 at www.diggersdelight. com. Guests who pre-order will avoid waiting in line at the gates the day of the festival.

Admission has expanded to include two gates – a south gate located by the Distinctive Gardens shop, and an east gate at the entrance to the art festival. Admission to the festival is a minimum $5 donation for those 13 years and older, and $1 for children 12 and under. Gates will open at 10 a.m.

Parking also has expanded to include a second offsite location on the corner of Lowell Park and Timber Creek roads, serviced by a shuttle throughout the day.

The event benefits Sinnissippi Center’s Youth Garden Program, which provides hands-on gardening experiences for at-risk youth involved with Sinnissippi. The produce from a vegetable garden is donated to the Dixon Food Pantry.

Go to www.diggersdelight.com or facebook.com/gardenstock for more information.

Sept. 6 Performer returns to TNPS DIXON – Internationally known harmonica master Corky Siegel and The Chamber Blues Group will return to town with a 7 p.m. performance at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the gallery or by calling 815-285-4924.

Siegel also will host a master class at the gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept 5. The public is welcome, and reservations can be made by calling TNPS. For more information, go to thenextpictureshow.org, email nps@ grics.net or call 815-285-4924.

DOWNTOWN EVENTS Aug. 9 Second Saturdays in Dixon DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings, featuring art, music and other cultural events, returns to various venues, mostly from 6 to 8 p.m. downtown, between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues.

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

Upcoming: Sept. 13 Aug. 22 Fourth Fridays in Sterling STERLING – Fourth Fridays

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In addition to many of the participating businesses continuing to host cultural happenings, locals will also find special activities, events and savings opportunities as they explore the shopping, dining and services in Sterling.

Organizers also encourage residents to be local by getting involved in the community.

Go to www.fourthfridayspac. com for a list of participating businesses, specials and events.

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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Friday through Sunday FRANKLIN GROVE – The 35th annual Harvest Festival will run through the weekend in Franklin Grove. The theme of this year’s festival is honoring Franklin Grove’s musical history.

There will be garage sales in town from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday throughout the village.

There will be tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the H.L. Lincoln Building on the corner of Elm and Whitney streets, and at Franklin Creek Grist Mill, 1893 Twist Road.

AXEtravaganza is slated for 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road. There will be axe-throwing, axe-forging and more all-ages events, for which donations will be accepted.

A free outdoor movie night will begin at dusk Friday on the field at AFC Middle School, 318 E. South St. Participants are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

Entry for an art show will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. today, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Winifred Knox Memorial Library, 112 S. Elm St. The judging will be at 3 p.m. Friday with the art show open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the library.

A fun fair is planned from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Franklin Grove United Methodist Church, 223 W. Middle St. Also Saturday, locals can find treasures at the used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library, and a barbecue pork chop dinner is set for 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion on corner of Elm and Whitney streets.

The festival parade will begin at 6 that night at the middle school. The band Destination Unknown will provide live music after the parade around 8 p.m. on the north side of the library.

Attendees can bring lawn chairs.

On Sunday, Presbyterian Breakfast in the Park is scheduled for 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with a community church service from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Atlasta Park on South State Street.

A kickball tournament will begin at noon at the middle school.

There will be food vendors through the festival offering hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and more.

Go to franklingroveil.org or www.chaplincreek.com/summerharvestfestival.html for more information.

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WHAT’S GOING ON FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Saturday Touch a Truck ROCK FALLS – The Optimist Club of Rock Falls will host the 2014 Touch a Truck event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the remains of the Reliant Fastener property on the riverfront.

The first 250 kids will receive a free toy, sponsored in part by The Loop Barbershop in Rock Falls.

This year, Antique Archaeology, the business featured on the TV show “American Pickers,� will bring its Sprinter van. Robbie Wolfe, brother of the show’s star, Mike Wolfe, will be in attendance.

Pink Heals, an organization that tours the country supporting women affected by cancer, will bring its vehicle, “Leslie.� The pink fire truck is named after a police officer who lost her battle with cancer in 2009.

Emergency vehicles will be on display from Rock Falls and Sterling police and fire departments, CGH Ambulance, and the Whiteside County Sheriff Department.

Organizers also are expecting a Life Flight helicopter.

The Illinois State Police will have its vehicle rollover simulator on display.

Covell Racing will have a junior dragster and a mud-racing truck.

Cole Motorsports and Fearless Racing will have race cars displayed.

Gieson Motorsports will have several products displayed, including all-terrain vehicles.

The will be many more displays from local business and organizations.

Proceeds from sales of hot dogs, pork chop sandwiches, and Selmi’s sweet corn will go to local Optimist youth programs.

For more information, contact John Watts at jwwatts78@gmail. com or 815-631-3012, or find the Optimist Club on Facebook.

Sunday Free tour along river CLINTON, Iowa – Three area sites have joined forces to highlight the Mississippi River history in the area.

During a free tour from 1 to 5:30 p.m., visitors will be able to take a Blue Heron river cruise, tour the Sawmill Museum, and tour the de Immigrant Windmill of Fulton.

The tour will begin at 12:45 p.m. at The Sawmill Museum, 2231 Grant St. There are 75 spots available.

Visit clintoniowatourism.com or thesawmillmuseum.com to register. To check if spots are open, email director@thesawmillmuseum.org or call 217-414-8754.

Sunday through Aug. 10 Reagan Trail Days returns DIXON – The Reagan Trail Days will run Sunday through Aug. 10 and will be highlighted by a concert featuring nationally touring artist Lyle Lovett.

Tickets are on sale for the Monday concert of Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at the Heritage Crossing Park along the riverfront.

General admission tickets cost $30. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and local bands Robbie Leblanc and the Real Live Show, and Chameleon will provide music before Lovett hits the stage at 8 p.m.

To buy tickets, visit www.thecrystalcork.com or stop at The Crystal Cork, 219 W. First St.; Trein’s Jewelry, 201 W. First St.; or Dixon Main Street, 115 S. Hennepin Ave. Concert tickets also will allow access to the pre-party from 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Crossing. The pre-party will feature Dirt Simple, Olivia Dvorak and Danika Holmes.

Admission to the pre-party will cost $5 at the door for those without Lyle Lovett tickets.

Check the Crystal Cork website or www.dixonmainstreet.com for more information.

The Dixon City Market will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday along the riverfront. The market will feature live music, craft beer and wine tastings, kids activities, face paintings and more.

On Thursday, there will be a free showing of “The Lego Movie� around 8 p.m. along the riverfront. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite Lego creation with them. There will be free Culver’s frozen custard and Jelly Belly jelly beans while supplies last.

There also will be a community picnic from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lowell Park, featuring pontoon boat rides. Dinner, provided by Mama Cimino’s, will be $3 for adults, and kids 18 and under free, while supplies last.

The 144th National Guard Band will play a free concert from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, followed by a special performance from 8 to 9:30 p.m. by the Dixon Municipal Band, along the riverfront.

The Alzheimer’s Association Annual Great Duck Race will kick off at 10 a.m. on the riverfront.

Ducks are two for $5, 12 for $25 and 50 for $100. The plastic toy ducks are available in advance at Alzheimer’s Association, 93 S. Hennepin Ave. The person with the winning duck will receive $1,000.

Second Saturdays Art Happenings will offer a variety of music and art happenings through the night. There will be artist-created masks at select businesses for participants to vote on. Go to www.facebook.com/Second.

Saturdays.Art.Happenings for a schedule.

For more information on Reagan Trail Days, call Dixon Main Street at 815-288-2308.

Aug. 9-10 Art of Green in Dixon The Art of Green Festival was created in part to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour.

The event will feature exhibits, seminars, antique John Deere equipment and memorabilia displays, as well as tours of the John Deere Historic Site.

There will be an hourly shuttle service to bring visitors from downtown Dixon to the historic site.

A collection of Walter Haskell Hinton art, including almost 50 pieces from the Deere & Company art collection, will be on display at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. Nathan Augustine, Deere & Co. art and collections manager, will be available to answer questions about the collection from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9, with a presentation at 7.

Private collections of vintage John Deere equipment will be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Aug. 9 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 on First Street, between Galena and Hennepin avenues.

The site will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 10.

Admission is $5, and free for ages 12 and younger.

The event is sponsored by John Deere Historic Site, The Next Picture Show, Sauk Valley Bank, and Dixon Tourism.

For more information, call The Next Picture Show at 815-2854924 or the John Deere Historic Site at 815-652-4551.

Vendors needed for festival MENDOTA – The Crafters Market Place and Flea Market will again be during both days of the Mendota’s annual Sweet Corn Festival. The event will be held in Veteran’s Park on U.S. Route 34, in the Mendota Elks Club parking lot on Indiana Avenue and Jefferson Street.

Artists, crafters and flea market dealers from around the Midwest are expected to fill more than 200 spaces at this year’s event.

Reserved spaces for the show are available, and applications are being accepted.

Spaces are approximately 10-by-10 feet and are $70 for the weekend.

To reserve a space, contact the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce office at 815-539-6507 or scfcraft@yahoo.com.

The hours are set from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. There are also 1-day spaces available for Saturday at $35 per space.

No food will be served in the craft and flea market areas. The event is open to the public at no charge.

The entire festival will begin at 6 p.m. Aug. 7 and run through the evening of Aug. 10.

Go to www.sweetcornfestival. com for a full calendar of events.

Aug. 12-16 Fair features a capella country MORRISON – The 144th Whiteside County Fair at the Morrison fairgrounds will run Aug. 12-16 at the fairgrounds at 201 W. Winfield St. Following are some of the highlights. The grandstand entertainment begins at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted:

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Western horse show, 8 a.m.; open and junior swine judging, noon and 4:30 p.m.; kids’ pedal pull, 2 p.m.; rabbit judging, 6 p.m.

Columbia Records recording artists Home Free (www.homefreevocalband.com), an a capella country group and winner of NBC’s “The Sing-Off,� will play the grandstand.

Western horse speed events, 8 a.m.; dairy judging, 9 a.m.

Solution Action Sports’ Freestyle Madness Tour, featuring BMX bike and FMX motorcycle riders performing various tricks in front of the grandstand.

Heavy horse hitches judging, 9 a.m. in front of the grandstand; beef cattle, junior heifer and junior steer judging, 9 a.m. in the Beef Show Arena; and new this year, ranch sorting, noon in the Gold Star Arena, which pits horse and rider and their ability to sort cattle against the clock.

Antique tractor parade, 5:45 p.m.; truck and tractor pull, 6:30 p.m.

Heavy horse halter classes, 9 a.m. in the grandstand; open beef show judging, 9 a.m. in the Beef Show Arena; harness racing, 1:30 p.m. in the grandstand.

Demolition derby, 6:30 p.m.

Horseshoe tournament, 10 a.m.; kids’ pedal pull, 11 a.m.; harness racing, 1 p.m.

In addition to the usual exhibits, vendors and concession stands, Wilson Family Rides will again provide carnival and midway attractions; the Grandpa Cratchet Stage Show returns, and there will be daily bike giveaways, and the cake and pie walk.

Go to www.whitesidecountyfair. org for a complete schedule, ticket prices, exhibit information, and all other pertinent details.

For more information, contact Todd Mickley, head of fair publicity and advertising, at toddmickley@2cornerstone.com or 815-772-2793.

FAMILY FUN Saturday Veterans Benefit Ride SAVANNA – A Veterans Benefit Ride, presented by Visions of Hope, is set for 10 a.m. at Poopy’s Bar and Grill, 1030 Viaduct Road.

Registration will be at 8 a.m.

Cost is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger. Those who register tomorrow will get $5 off.

There will be a police escort. To register, call 920-919-6888.

Aug. 9-10 Air show scheduled DAVENPORT, Iowa – The 28th annual Quad City Air Show will take off at noon both days at Davenport Municipal Airport, 9230 Harrison.

Gates will open at 8 a.m. The main air show runs from noon to 4 p.m. Gates will close at 5.

No coolers, pets, bikes, scooters, skates or skateboards are allowed.

Advance tickets are $15 for ages 11 and older, $5 for children ages of 4 to 10, and free for children younger than 4.

Tickets at the gate are $20 for ages 11 and older, and $10 for children ages 4 and 10.

Adult weekend passes are $25.

Parking is $4 in advance and $5 at the gate.

Tickets purchased online can be printed or picked up at the event, or they can be purchased at the gate.

For more information or to buy a ticket, go to www.quadcityairshow.com or call 563-322-7469.

Aug. 10 Magician, more in Tampico TAMPICO – The Tampico Rural Fire Protection District is offering a Family Fun Day from 12:30 to 8 p.m. at the station, 103 N. Main St. There will be water fights – registration is at 1 – a book fair, a magician, face painting, and a smokehouse for fire safety.

Donation of a school supply or 50 cents will get attendees an entry in a raffle.

Food will be served throughout the day, and Clifford the Big Red Dog will make a special appearance.

For more information, call 815438-5511.

Aug. 16 Amazing Refuge Race THOMSON – Teams armed with GPS units can attempt to complete a series of challenges at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, 7071 Riverview Road.

Teams will be given a set of coordinates for a specific location, which they will find using a handheld GPS unit. The GPS can be borrowed from the refuge.

The event will begin with an introductory course at 8 a.m. at Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center. The race will begin at 9 a.m. and finish at 1 p.m.

Registration by Aug. 14 is required. Teams can be two to six people. There is no cost.

To register or for more information, email pam_steinhaus@fws. gov or call 815-273-2732, ext.

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Aug. 23 Free festival for families STERLING – The fourth annual Outdoor Adventure Festival will run from noon to 4 p.m. at Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way. The goal of the event is to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. Families will get to experience traditional and non-traditional outdoor activities for free.

The more than 30 activities will include learning to fish in the YMCA pool, archery, inflatables, and a climbing wall.

There will be native and zoo animal presentations that run throughout the event.

Admission, activities, and a meal will be available, free of charge, to all.

For more information, go to www.srfymca.com or www.facebook.com/srfymca or call 815535-9622.

Sept. 6 All-day event for youth ROCK FALLS – Rise Youth Conference is coming to town for an all-day event featuring national speakers and musicians touching on challenging issues facing today’s youth.

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FARMERS MARKETS In Dixon DIXON – The farmers market is from 7 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Saturday at Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St. Another farmers market is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the riverfront, downtown.

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

In Rock Falls ROCK FALLS – The farmers market on Fourth Avenue and West Second Street offers a variety of vendors plying their produce, crafts and other wares, from 7 a.m. to noon or so Wednesday, Friday and Saturday through October or November, depending on weather and interest. Farmers, gardeners, vendors and crafters are welcome to sell their goods with no need to register or pay fees. Nonprofits also are invited to use the market for fundraisers.

Call the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, 815-625-4500, for more information.

In Morrison MORRISON – The farmers market runs from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday through Sept. 27, rain or shine, in the parking lot behind Whiteside County Juvenile Services, 204 E. Lincolnway.

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For more information, call 815772-3757 or find the Morrison Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

FUN FOR A CAUSE Sunday Ice cream social in Sterling STERLING – Local residents are invited to an ice cream social from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lincoln-Manahan Home, 607 E. Third St. Culver’s frozen custard and homemade pies will be sold. Proceeds will go to the Lincoln Learning Center project.

The event is organized by the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society.

The museum will be open for tours. For more information, call 815-622-6215.

Aug. 31 Car show to help shelter ROCK FALLS – The Happy Tails Animal Shelter property, 1408 McNeil Road, will be full of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors for the shelter’s first Car and Bike Show.

The gate opens for vehicles at 9 a.m. and closes at 11 a.m., at which point the show opens to the public.

Registration of a vehicle is $25 and includes a T-shirt. Admission is $1 per person, with kids under 6 free. There will be a cookout and activities throughout the day.

Proceeds will go toward the animal shelter. For more information, call the shelter at 815-626-2994.

KARAOKE Friday and Saturday Party with the James Gang DIXON – Karaoke with the James Gang from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at Dixon VFW Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, and from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Brandywine Lodge, 441 state Route 2.

Email jamesgang1996@gmail.com for more information.

Upcoming: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Aug. 9 at Messie’s Bar and Grill in Oregon; 8 p.m.-midnight Aug. 15 at DIxon VFW Post 540; 8 p.m.-midnight Aug. 16 at Bogey’s at Timbercreek Golf Club in Dixon; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Aug. 22 at First Street Pub in Dixon; and from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

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Youth groups and individuals can register for $10 per person by Aug. 15 and $12 per person after.

Lunches will be available from Culver’s for an additional $5.

National touring band Willet will play at the event. Jeremy Willet, the band’s lead singer, will talk with attendees about serving their community and the world, according to a news release.

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he car I drive to and from work still is in the mid-2000s, perhaps earlier, when it comes to music. It has a car stereo with a CD player and a radio. No plugins for iPhones, or even an iPod. I could put on headphones to listen to Spotify on my cellphone, but I would be breaking the law. So I usually listen to sports talk radio.

I have some CDs in the car, but I don’t often listen to them. But the other day, I reached into the trunk where an old CD case (remember those?!) was tucked away. In it are a bunch of CDs of music files I legally downloaded using a service I used to subscribe to called eMusic.

I’ve been listening to those CDs on my work drives the past couple of days. They’re from 2008.

Most of the songs are from bands I have not heard from since.

But it got me to thinking about the various ways I’ve acquired music over the past 40 or so years. First, I bought 45s (singles) at the TG&Y department store in Freeport, using

pulled from a cover and sleeve.

But I gotta admit, the thrill of clicking a new file on Spotify isn’t the same as the one I used to get by placing the needle in the groove of a new album.

For all of you “oldtimers� out there, here’s a list, ranking by order of fun the different ways I’ve acquired music over the years.

Tell me what you think.

What was, or is, your favorite way of listening to music?

1. Going to the record store. I delivered newspapers when I was a kid. Go figure. I’d spend a lot of the money I earned on albums. I particularly loved driving in to the Chicago suburb of Norridge, to Rolling Stones record store, on Irving Park Road. There, I’d buy six or seven albums at a time, usually for $4.99 or $5.99 apiece. I haven’t even driven by Rolling Stones in many, many years, let alone go

as a guide the WLS Top 40 sheet the store provided. Today, I pay Spotify $10 a month to grab just about any record or song I want.

But back to eMusic for a second. It’s a service that I used to pay $10 a month (I think) to download 30 songs a month. At the time, I used to think it was cool. Until it wasn’t, and I canceled my subscription.

As I sampled the 6-year-old disc of music from bands I’ve barely heard of, I wondered whether eMusic still exists. It does.

And I wondered whether, 6 years from now, Spotify will be in my musical rearview mirror the way eMusic is. I hope not – I have thousands of songs and playlists stored there.

But it probably will.

I still get a little thrill every time I listen to something new, even if it’s in a digital file on my phone instead of on a 12-inch vinyl record

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This logo might conjure up memories of the lovehate relationship with record clubs. Remember being so excited to buy eight CDs or 12 casette tapes for a penny? Remember how frustrating it was to fulfill the club requirements, or the painstaking task of sending back items when the wrong one showed up in the mail? In retrospect, Spotify and iTunes seem like godsends. into the store. But it still exists.

2. Downloading music on iTunes. It felt pretty magical, when iPods and digital music were new, to have the world’s greatest record store on your computer. Back then, it didn’t yet seem silly to pay for every record you listened to.

3. Streaming music online. I would drive a couple of hours and spend about $40 to get a month’s worth of records when I was a teen. Today, for $10 a month, I can listen to anything I want when I want to. Enough said.

4. Columbia House. I’ll admit to being a record club member more than once during my younger years. There was some-

thing special about getting those albums, or 8-track tapes, in the mail. Of course, record club memberships never ended well, did they?

5. Illegal downloads on the Internet. Yes, I did that for a little while.

I’m not saying anything more about it.

6. Subscription download services online. I’m talking about eMusic now. Let’s just say it bridged the gap between iTunes and Spotify.

7. Taping off the radio.

Am I the only person who used to sit next to a cassette tape recorder, finger poised, waiting to hit record when my favorite songs came on the radio? OK, so maybe I was.

I think I’ll leave it there.

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Numbers game That’s how many games White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has hit safely. This is his second hit streak of at least 18 games this season and is tied for third on the Sox’ rookie hit streak list.

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Tradition on BYU’s side Huskies set for showdown with Cougars in 2018, 2020 a quality football program,” Frazier told the DeKalb Daily History. Tradition.

Chronicle Wednesday. “When Those are two words Northern you look at a body of work such as BYU, a program that’s Illinois athletic director Sean been consistently winning, and Frazier mentioned when talkconsistently doing it across the ing about BYU football. board from home and away, The Cougars, NIU’s second you’ve got to give them their opponent announced via its due. You’ve got to give them SchedulePalooza campaign, respect.” happen to be one of the most BYU has made a bowl appearhistoric mid-major programs. ance each of the past nine seaOn Wednesday, NIU announced a home-and-home sons, and only three programs have won more games than series with BYU. The Huskies BYU over the last 20 seasons. will play the Cougars at LaVell BYU won the consensus Edwards Stadium in Provo, MCT Utah on Oct. 27, 2018, while the national championship in 1984, Brigham Young quarterback Taysom Hill runs with the ball the last mid-major team to Cougars will visit NIU on Oct. against Washington during the Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park accomplish the feat.

24, 2020. in San Francisco last December. Northern Illinois has added “The reality is that they’re TRADITION CONTINUED ON B6 BYU to their football schedule starting in 2018.

BY STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com

The Cougar File Last year: 8-5 Last bowl game: 2013 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl, lost to Washington, 31-16 Against NIU: The two teams have never met.

MAC attack: The last time BYU played a current MidAmerican Conference team came back in 1983, when the Cougars won 63-28 against Bowling Green. The only MAC schools BYU has played are Bowling Green and Western Michigan, and the Cougars hold a 4-3 record against the conference.

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Jackson continues to struggle for Cubs

BY TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

BY BLAKE SCHUSTER Chicago Tribune

While Chicago Cubs backup catcher John Baker was fistpumping his way back to the dugout after recording the first – and likely only – victory of his major league pitching career, starter Edwin Jackson was sitting back in the clubhouse amazed that he let his club get into this mess.

“As a starter you always want to go as deep as you can,” Jackson said early Wednesday morning after the Cubs defeated the Rockies 4-3 in 16 innings. “It’s been a tough stretch for me lately.”

Before becoming the longest game in Cubs history (6 hours, 27 minutes), Wrigley Field was looking like another forgettable few hours. At least Jackson’s outing would’ve had you convinced of as much.

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Daniel Ferguson returns a shot Wednesday in the 13-and-under singles match at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic. Ferguson has recruited a host of his friends to play the sport this summer. Two of them competed during Wednesday’s action.

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CLEVELAND – The Indians had little choice but to give up Justin Masterson. The trade doesn’t mean they’re going to surrender the season.

“We will never raise the white flag,” Cleveland manager Terry Francona said. “That’s not an option. Anybody who stands next to me in the dugout knows that will never happen.”

Protecting themselves in case the 29-year-old Masterson left as a free agent after the season, the Indians traded the righthander on Wednesday to the St. Louis Cardinals.

The trade of Masterson could be followed by other moves by the Indians, who entered Wednesday 6 1/2 games behind first-place Detroit in the AL Central, and in a scramble with five other teams for the league’s second wild-card spot.

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Ferguson has lured friends to sport he loves

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Edwin Jackson only pitched four innings to start Tuesday’s game against the Rockies. While the Cubs ended up winning the 16-inning affair, the bullpen was spent after having to come in early, and catcher John Baker threw the last inning.

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DIXON – The power of schoolyard cajoling boosted attendance at the 24th annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic on Wednesday.

Back in March, Reagan Middle School student Ryan Lawton was busting the chops of one of his friends, Daniel Ferguson, an avid tennis player who regularly played in the Hubbs Classic.

Lawton’s sports repertoire at the time included baseball, basketball, track and golf, but not tennis.

“I was making fun of him that he didn’t get first in the

Age: 13 School: Reagan Middle School, 8th grade Parents: Eric and Molly Ferguson FYI: Started playing tennis at age 3. ... Ringleader for group of tennis-playing friends. ... Finished 3rd among 10 in 13U Division in Hubbs Classic. tournament,” Lawton said.

“He said, ‘It’s hard.’ I said, ‘It can’t be that hard.’ Then he said, ‘Well, why don’t you and Ethan try it then?’ I said, ‘OK, maybe I will.’

“That’s how me and Ethan got started playing tennis.”

‘Ethan’ is Ethan LeSage, who, like Lawton, didn’t give tennis a try until earlier this summer. He had been honing his skills in baseball and basketball, but not tennis.

“I like how it’s fast-paced,” LeSage said, “and you can play it with another person or by yourself. It’s just a fun sport to play.”

Ferguson, along with two more of his friends, Jonathan Rivera and Lucas Healy, played a lot of tennis. It really wasn’t that difficult, Ferguson noted, to get Lawton and LeSage to join in the action.

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Starting pitcher Justin Masterson was traded by the Indians on Wednesday to the Cardinals for a minor league prospect.

Masterson is set to be a free agent after the season.

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Rafael Nadal withdrew from tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati on Wednesday because of a wrist injury. Both tournaments were tune-ups for the U.S. Open, which Nadal won in 2013.

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Rafael Nadal withdrew Wednesday from U.S. Open tune-ups in Toronto and Cincinnati, because of a right wrist injury, putting in doubt his status for a title defense at the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last Grand Slam tournament.

The second-ranked Nadal plays left-handed, but he uses a twohanded backhand.

He said in a statement issued by the Toronto tournament that he injured himself Tuesday.

In a posting on Facebook, Nadal said he is â&#x20AC;&#x153;disappointedâ&#x20AC;? that he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play the next 2 weeks but adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I expect to be well for the U.S. Open.â&#x20AC;?

Nadalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager, Benito PerezBarbadillo, wrote in an emailed release that the Spaniard was hurt in practice on his home island of Mallorca, while getting ready for the North American

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Perez-Barbadillo said that doctors determined Wednesday that Nadal will need to wear a cast on his wrist for 2 to 3 weeks, and the initial prognosis is for him to be able to return to action at the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 25. But doctors will keep tabs on the injury, including with MRI exams, and then decide when Nadal can play again.

The Toronto tournament begins Monday, and the Cincinnati tournament starts Aug. 11.

Nadal won both of those events last year (when the Canadian tournament was held in Montreal). They would have represented

his hard-court preparation for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s U.S. Open.

Nadal won his second championship at Flushing Meadows in 2013. That is part of his collection of 14 Grand Slam titles, tied with Pete Sampras for second in the history of menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis, trailing only Roger Federerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record of 17.

Nadal is 44-8 with four titles in 2014, including his record ninth French Open trophy.

He hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t competed since losing in the fourth round of Wimbledon to 19-year-old Nick Kyrgios in four sets on July 1.

Nadal has reached the final in his last three appearances at the U.S. Open, beating Novak Djokovic to win the titles in 2010 and last year, and losing to Djokovic in 2011. Nadal missed the tournament in 2012, part of an extended absence because of a knee injury.

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Tickets to watch and more Indy officials seek new ways to attract fans to speedway to Indyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road course would help. A year ago, INDIANAPOLIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Indimany of those same anapolis Motor Speedpeople thought the way president Doug solution would be makBoles keeps looking for ing the Brickyard a night ways to fill seats. race.

He had a full weekend Boles doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy it. of NASCAR and sports â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think everyone car races leading up to agrees that Indianapolis the Brickyard 400. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Motor Speedway under kept motorcycles on lights would be really the summer schedule AP cool. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to at Indy and added road Jeff Gordon approaches the finish line Sunday make that case from a races and vintage car to win the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor business sense,â&#x20AC;? Boles races. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hired headSpeedway. Officials at the raceway are looking said when asked about line bands for concerts at a variety of ways to increase attendance for adding lights to the and camped inside track. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would take an events and races at the track. the historic venue. But estimated $20 to $25 they hope will be a big- million to do it, and every year the challenge claimed racing capital of the world, and in ger crowd. of keeping racing fans thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the low end.â&#x20AC;? a city that seems to Even the trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engaged gets a little Drivers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want embrace nearly every signature event, the tougher. to see major changes, sporting event in town, Indianapolis 500, has Race organizers either. itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough. struggled to sell out the increasingly compete â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to get Formula One pulled estimated 225,000 seats. it done with a great against other sports and While Indy ranks at or racecar. You do it on childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events, while Indy off its schedule, as attendance figures near the top of the most restarts. You have to trying to get the fan dropped following attended races in Indy- have good pit stops, dollars in a still tough the 2005 tire-marred Car, Cup and MotoGP, economy. pit strategy,â&#x20AC;? five-time Boles is convinced he Boles is sticking to his debacle.

Brickyard winner Jeff On Sunday, race orga- can win his race to bring Gordon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sigmaster plan. nizers covered up some more fans to the track. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think our focus last nificance of this win at of the expected empty He points to the uptick this point in the season, year, and more so this seats at the Brickyard, in infield ticket sales on what it does for you as a year, was how do we a rainy weekend, even make the fan experience but still had tens of team, confidence, posithough those tickets really great,â&#x20AC;? Boles said thousands empty. In 2 tioning yourself to try are cheaper and allow after Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We weeks, MotoGP riders, to go win a championwho have frequently children 12 and under want to make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ship, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how complained about to get in for free with a a great experience, and you really rank it. In my Indyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road-course sur- paying adult. The estiwe believe that if we opinion, for me personmated crowd was about ally, this is it. This is as can deliver that, we can face, will get their first shot on the trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new 85,000. deliver on putting fans good as it gets.â&#x20AC;? road course configuraSome argue that in the seats.â&#x20AC;?

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Truth be told, the whole Amboy-Newman thing was barely brought up, as Sam and I had many other things to chat about. For instance, both of us had recently returned from vacations in Michigan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he in the Traverse City area and me in Saugatuck.

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After two great shots on the par 5 seventh hole, he dumped his third into a pond. I indicated he could hit from the other side, if he wanted to, and he said he always does that after hitting into a water hazard.

That particular season, covet, I always make â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of my the Hawks advanced to sure to snap him up own rules,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I the Class 3A state finals. before it is Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pick. already lost one ball, He points to a semifinal He would take almost so why should I lose victory against Addison all Broncos, given the another one?â&#x20AC;?

Driscoll as his Hawk chance, which last year Sam and I ended up highlight. would have been a completing 13 holes â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was my first great thing. on the day, before runseason calling Oregon As for our round of ning into a logjam of football,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and golf, I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite sure ladies playing multiple I took that train all the what to expect. Sam scrambles. It was good, way to state. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s posts a lot about his however, as I needed nothing quite like games on Facebook, to get to work and broadcasting a high though in hindsight, Sam needed to get to school football game.â&#x20AC;? many of those posts Davenport, Iowa, for a NIU football is also were about the social Lady Antebellum conclose to his heart, espe- aspect of his rounds. cert. cially with the run the That became crystal One of the perks of Huskies have been on clear soon enough. his job is he gets to of late. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a regular As I pulled into the hobnob with country in DeKalb, and he and parking lot, Sam was music stars before they his wife of 10 years, already in the riding put on shows. Often, Carie, make many of cart, wearing flip flops. when they find out heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the road trips to MidHe indicated thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a disc jockey, the stars American Conference his footwear of choice are the ones kissing his towns throughout the when playing. rump. midwest. Of course, Near the clubhouse, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reba McIntyre gave they were in Miami when I asked if he need- me a hug once, thankwhen NIU played ed something to drink, ing me for playing her Florida State in the 2013 he indicated he already music,â&#x20AC;? Ramirez said.

Orange Bowl. had some cold ones in Us sports writers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t And then there is the cooler. The tone quite get that kind of fantasy football. Sam had been set. treatment, but come to and I happen to be Sam hits the ball well think of it, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really in the same league, enough to work in a par want to hug most of the and if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cerhere or there, but more people I write about tain Denver Bronco I often than not, needs anyway.

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How can declarer go after tricks?

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

I suppose all bridge players could be called tricksters, even though some are more skillful at prestidigitation than others.

In this deal, South is trying to bring home nine tricks in no-trump.

After West leads the diamond queen, what should declarer do?

And suppose dummy’s hearts were A-Q-10. Would that change South’s plan?

After South opens two notrump, showing a balanced hand with a good 20 to a so-so 22 points, North is right not to use Stayman with 4-3-3-3 distribution and such weak spades.

Even if South has four spades, it is unlikely that four spades would make

and three no-trump fail. The reverse would be more probable.

South starts with six top tricks: one spade, three hearts and two diamonds.

Obviously, declarer should try to collect three club winners – but how should he play the suit?

This is a great example of “lead up to honors.”

South should plan to cross to dummy three times with a heart and to play a club toward his hand. Whenever East has the club ace or the suit splits 3-3, the contract will come home. Note that leading a club honor from hand leads to defeat with this layout.

If dummy’s hearts are A-Q-10, it is a much tougher problem. If East has acefourth of clubs, South needs three heart entries, so should play a heart to the 10, hoping West has the jack. But that risks going down when clubs are 3-3. The odds of each line are almost equal – guess well. © 2014 UFS

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Tigers maul White Sox Abreu extends streak to 19 games; Cubs lose in 10th By the Associated Press

After missing a game with an injured finger on his right hand, Nick Castellanos returned to the lineup â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and realized his swing felt a bit better.

Castellanos homered and drove in four runs, and the Tigers scored six runs in the first inning en route to a 7-2 victory over the White Sox on Wednesday night in Detroit.

Castellanosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; three-run homer capped Detroitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early outburst.

Max Scherzer (13-3) allowed a run and five hits in seven innings for the Tigers, who snapped a four-game losing streak. He struck out six and walked one.

Detroit allowed seven runs in the seventh in an 11-4 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday night, but this time the big inning belonged to the Tigers.

Detroit had scored six runs over its previous four games before scoring that many in the first inning off Hector Noesi.

Noesi (5-8) allowed six runs and 10 hits in six innings. Chicago slugger Jose Abreu singled in the seventh to extend his hitting streak to 19 games.

He has hit safely in 37 of his last 38 games.

Adam Dunn homered for the White Sox.

Rockies 6, Cubs 4, 10 inn.: Brandon Barnes hit

a tiebreaking RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Rockies beat the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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Drew Stubbs then scored on a wild pitch, helping

the Rockies stop a threegame slide.

Rob Scahill (1-0) pitched a scoreless inning for his second major league win, and Adam Ottavino got three outs for his first career save. Scahill was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs before the game, bolstering Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bullpen after it used eight relievers in Tuesday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16-inning loss.

Luis Valbuena had three hits and three RBIs for the Cubs, including a tying two-run homer with two out in the eighth. Valbuenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eighth homer came after Stubbs dropped a fly ball at the wall in center, prolonging the inning.

Valbuena came up with a runner on first and two

out in the 10th, but was retired on a sinking liner to right.

McKenry, Charlie Blackmon and Charlie Culberson each doubled home a run for the Rockies, and Brett Anderson pitched seven effective innings.

Cubs left-hander Travis Wood set career highs with 11 strikeouts and 119 pitches, but remains winless in eight starts dating to a 3-0 win at Philadelphia on June 15. Wood gave up four runs and eight hits in six innings.

Padres 4, Cardinals 0:

The Cardinals trailed the Padres through four complete innings in San Diego. The game ended after Sauk Valley Mediaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deadline.

Jackson wanted to stay in marathon game ROUTINE

the game still undecided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just frustrating when you feel nice, and you go out and continue If his 35 pitches werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to have outings like this,â&#x20AC;? problematic enough, Jackson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems Jackson was knocked like anything that can around for three earned happen, does happen.â&#x20AC;? runs on three hits, while Jackson escaping with walking another in the a no-decision doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t first inning. After four do much to cover up innings, Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pitch any damage either. In count reached 105.

30 innings pitched this Jackson wanted to month, Jackson has return for the fifth given up 25 earned runs. inning. Cubs manager Opponents are batting Rick Renteria wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t over .300 against him. go for it.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enter August having â&#x20AC;&#x153;I definitely wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve earned just two victories rather taken one for since late May. the team tonight, than In more pressing matthe bullpen have to AP ters, the Cubs bullpen come in,â&#x20AC;? Jackson said.

Cubs starting pitcher Edwin Jackson delivers during may be spent. Cubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regardless of the pitch the first inning of Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against the Rock- relievers combined count, I still felt strong.â&#x20AC;? ies in Chicago. Jackson lasted just four innings, but to throw 12 scoreless It marked the fifth time the Cubs went on to win 4-3 in 16 innings. innings. in 22 starts this season â&#x20AC;&#x153;They came in and did where Jackson did not a great job,â&#x20AC;? Jackson innings made him more in a no-hitter during the make it past the fourth hazardous than help2010 season, putting that said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately inning. Instead, his lack ful. And even for a guy they had to come in that much stress on his arm of control in the first few who tossed 149 pitches early.â&#x20AC;? seemed pointless with CONTINUED FROM B1

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The Indians could also trade shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera before the deadline. Like Masterson, Cabrera is in the final year of his contract, and the Indians have shown little interest in re-signing him. Dealing the twotime All-Star could bring a prospect in return.

General manager Chris Antonetti said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exploring deals to improve the team before Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4 p.m. trade deadline. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our focus is to continue to try to win as many games as we can,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re currently in the midst of having conversations to bring players in to impact our team at the major league level. Whether or not that happens over the next 24 hours, there are a lot of factors in play, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

hard to handicap that.â&#x20AC;?

Masterson began the season as the Indiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ace. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll end it with a different team in a different league after a disappointing 4 months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was surprised,â&#x20AC;? Masterson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bittersweet. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sad to leave the fellas and the fight weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making here in Cleveland, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to get to St. Louis and be a part of what they have going there.â&#x20AC;?

In exchange for Masterson, who was scheduled to come off the disabled list later this week, the Indians got outfielder James Ramsey. A firstround pick by the Cardinals (No. 23 overall) in 2012, Ramsey has spent this season at DoubleA Springfield, where he batted .300 with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs. Antonetti said Ramsey will be moved up to Triple-A Columbus.

Masterson went 14-10

last season and then turned down an offer of a contract extension in spring training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an extraordinarily difficult day for us,â&#x20AC;?

Antonetti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an easy decision, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one that made sense.â&#x20AC;?

Masterson is 4-6 with a 5.51 ERA in 19 starts this season and has had a noticeable loss in velocity. In five starts before being placed on the DL with right knee inflammation, he allowed 19 runs and 27 hits in 18 innings.

Masterson, who hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t won since June 8, said the impending free agency didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t affect his performance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess I could try and blame that, but that would be a lie,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The Cardinals are in the race for the NL Central crown, a season after going to the World Series.

Masterson was acquired by the Indians at the

trade deadline in 2009 in the deal that sent catcher Victor Martinez to Boston. Before Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s series opener against Seattle, Masterson said he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if the Indians made any moves before the trade deadline Thursday.

Masterson had said he was hoping to stay and help them make a playoff push.

Francona was Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager when Masterson was dealt to Cleveland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hug was a little longer than normal,â&#x20AC;? Francona said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We may part teams, but my admiration for him isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t parting.â&#x20AC;?

Joked Masterson: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tito keeps trading me away.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up with that?â&#x20AC;?

Masterson went 48-61 with Cleveland. He expects to join the Cardinals in the next day or two, and said he might start a game this weekend.

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Ethan LeSage returns a shot Wednesday during the Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic.

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ance and hand-eye coordination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You pretty much have to use all of your skills,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just told them it Ferguson said. was a lot of fun,â&#x20AC;? FerguThe 13U boys divison said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and they just sion was one of four volunteered to try it out. divisions contested on We said youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to Wednesday, and one of lose some, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the best-attended with going to win some too, 10 players. Ferguson so just have fun.â&#x20AC;? finished third with 44 Ferguson also has got- games games won, two ten four more friends less than winner Dillon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seth Wiseman, Isiah Nitz and one less than Wilcox, Quentin Hoyle runner-up Rivera. and Blake Piller â&#x20AC;&#x201C; playLeSage placed seventh ing tennis this summer, with 15 games won, but they were unable to while Lawton tied for play in the Hubbs Clas- eighth with 12 games sic. won.

Baseball and basketHubbs surveyed the ball are also on Ferguscene as the action in sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer sports the Boys 13U Division plate, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis that unfolded, and smiled. is the main course. He â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just have the participates in youth most wonderful young lessons 5 days a week at men who are really the Hubbs courts, and dedicated to playing,â&#x20AC;? also plays occasionally Hubbs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can just on nights and weeksee great high school ends. teams coming, no All that tennis, he feels, matter where they go makes him better in to school. I just love other sports, citing bet- to see them out here ter speed, agility, endur- enjoying the game.â&#x20AC;?

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Jonathon Rivera and Avery Meyer started Day 3 of the 24th annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic at Page Park in Dixon off strong. The two teamed in the 15-and-under bracket to open play Wednesday, and won handily.

The duo won eight games to beat the doubles team of KC Knack and Erin Vits, who won three games.

Meyer then did a quick turnaround and played in the 13U girls singles bracket that directly followed her doubles competition. She placed second in the bracket with 18 games. Katelyn Grell won 20 games to capture the title.

The top three finishers in the 13U boys singles bracket were separated by two games, in the tightest bracket of the day.

Dillon Nitz won the title by winning a total of 46 games, Rivera grabbed second with 45 games, while Daniel Ferguson (44) was third.

Ten-year-old Lucas Healy was fourth in the bracket with 35 games while Andrew Ivarson was fifth with 27.

Each of the 10 participants in the group posted doubledigit wins. Holden Longan was sixth with 23 wins followed by Ethan Lasage (15), Ryan Lawton (12), Dean Ellorando (12) and Brandon Miller (11), who rounded out the group.

Vits grabbed the 18U girls singles title by a four-game margin. She won 31 games, edging Emily Long, who finished with a total of 27.

Alane Bratt (25) was third, winning the tie-breaker against Katie Hammitt (25).

Anna Ivarson placed fifth with 20 games.

Play resumes at 9 a.m. today at Page Park for the final day of competition before Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun night which starts at 5:30 p.m.

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play will begin with 9-and-10-year-old 4-square singles, while 15U boys and girls doubles will follow at 11 a.m.

The 18U girls doubles bracket starts at 2 p.m., and the 18U boys doubles will be final bracket of the Classic and starts at 5 p.m.

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Daniel Ferguson returns a shot Wednesday at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic at Page Park in Dixon. Ferguson recruited his friends to play the sport.

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However, being an indeCONTINUED FROM B1 pendent hurts the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chances of gaining The school is also home exposure to the new Colto the last Heisman Trolege Football Playoff. phy winner from a nonBecause BYU is an indemajor conference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; quar- pendent and not part terback Ty Detmer won of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Group of Fiveâ&#x20AC;? the award in 1990. conferences, the Couâ&#x20AC;&#x153;When you think of gars have no guaranteed BYU football, it has a tra- access to any of the six dition, it has a respect,â&#x20AC;? contract bowls. The only Frazier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was way BYU would be able great to have them on to participate in the playthe schedule.â&#x20AC;? off is if the Cougars were The Cougars have com- selected as one of the four peted as an independent semifinal teams. since 2011. They were There have been rumors previously a member of about BYU getting into the Mountain West Conanother conference, with

the Big 12 being a league thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mentioned often.

Whether the Cougars are still not affiliated by the time their series with NIU rolls around could be a factor when the games roll around.

Frazier acknowledged the possibility the Cougars may no longer be independent when these games take place. He said that no matter what league, if any, BYU is in, the Cougars make a good opponent due to the body of work theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put together. He called BYU a national brand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our scheduling phi-

losophy is about putting together a home and home schedule and putting together worthy opponents, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right there,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great matchup regardless if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a big five conference.â&#x20AC;?

NIU now has three opponents scheduled for 2018. The Huskies are currently scheduled to host Idaho and visit Iowa in addition to the game with BYU. NIU is also scheduled to visit Iowa in 2020 and still has two open dates for that season after todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement.

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PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, July 31, 2014 • PAGE B9

SAUK VALLEY ANNUAL TREASURE'S REPORT ALL ACCOUNTS OF TAMPICO TOWNSHIP FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 REVENUE SUMMARY Property Taxes State Replacement Taxes Interest Miscellaneous

12-058757 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS

$84,345. $8,712 $258. $1,274

Total Revenues

$94,589.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY Under 14,000; D. Batten., J. Buckley, G. Cole, J. Cole, M. Cole, D. Driessens, J. Decrane, G. Forward, M. Fritsch, T. Fritsch, T. Henrekin, B, Hoover, D, Hoover D. Smith, R. Wetzell Total Compensation: 32,478.

EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Bonnell Industries 10,626. Cylinders Plus 2968. IRS 10,242. Manlius Oil 10,158. Randy's Truck Repair 7.099. Sycamore Township 5,000. Tampico Cometary 2,500. Toirma 4,515.

All other disbursements less than 2,500.-- 17,420.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION OF ALL ACCOUNTS Ins. Fund 11,145 2,406.

4,515.

0.

0.

9,036.

Beginning of Fund Bal Revenues Expenditures Sources Uses Ending Fund Bal.

Town Fund 29,265.

45,375 46,356 0.

0.

28,084

General Assistance 20,402.

86.

0.

0.

0.

20,488.

Road & Bridge 18,190.

43,198.

52,135.

0.

0.

9,253.

Road & Bridge Spec.

27,723.

31,247.

3,524.

0.

0.

31,247.

Subscribed and sworn to the 21st Day of July, 2014 Greg Forward, Treasurer.

I Greg Forward, Supervisor of Tampico Township, Whiteside County, Illinois is hereby certift that the above is a true copy of the annual treasurer's report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

July 31, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS KENNETH T HANDEL; RACHAEL L FORREN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; KENNETH T HANDEL; RACHAEL L FORREN; KENNETH T HANDEL; RACHAEL L FORREN; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00047 412 WEST 6TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on May 21, 2014, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on September 4, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE WESTERLY 37.5 FEET OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 28 IN WALLACE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 28. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 11-21-335-007 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 412 WEST 6TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: GRAY VINYL SIDED TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $97,213.33. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1125840 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS - MORRISON, Plaintiff, BAFTIR AKITI, ZIZA AKITI, CURTIS R. STUHLMAN, CRYSTAL L. STUHLMAN,CITY OF MORRISON, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 14 CH 72 ST NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 21 North, Range 5 East of the 4th P.M., City of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the South line of the right-of-way of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company with the East line of Clinton Street in the City of Morrison in said County and running thence Southerly along the East line of Clinton Street 160 feet to the North line of Wall Street in said City of Morrison; thence Easterly along the North line of said Wall Street 100 feet; thence Northerly parallel with said Clinton Street to the South line of said right-of-way; thence Westerly to the place of beginning.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 104 South Clinton Street, Morrison, IL 61270 and which said Mortgage was made by: Baftir Akiti, Mortgagor, to Community State Bank of Rock Falls - Morrison, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 11952008; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court: Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County Courts Facility, Eastern Division 101 E. Third St. Sterling, IL 61081 on or before August 16, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Dated: July 16, 2014 Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF MICHELE H. SOSA A/K/A MICHELE HOPE SOSA, DECEASED; OLIVIA CANALES; TONY CAUDILLO; CHRISTY WHITT, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN OF JAMEYRAE VALDIVIA, A MINOR CHILD; SIMON SOSA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 12 CH 145 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on May 21, 2014; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on September 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twentyfour (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

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

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

Said property is legally described as follows: LOT EIGHT IN HAMPTON SUBDIVISION NO. 6, LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M. IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2206 Avenue J, Sterling, IL 61081 Permanent Index No.: 11-17-427-009 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $120,222.39.

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

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED

BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS-DIXON, Plaintiff, v.

TERESA KURZROCK, UNKNOWN and NON-RECORD OWNERS, CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 14 CH 57 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: The South Fifty (50) feet of the East Half (E 1/2) of Lot Number Five (5) EXCEPT the Southerly three (3) feet in Block Seventy-seven (77) in the Original Town (now City of Dixon), all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 623 Crawford Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 and which said Mortgage was made by: Community State Bank of Rock FallsDixon to Teresa Kurzrock, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County, Illinois, as Document No. 2010006808; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court: Clerk of the Circuit Court Lee County Court Facility 309 S. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 on or before August 28, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Dated: July ___28__, 2014.

Denise A. McCaffrey, Clerk of the Circuit Court Lee County, Illinois Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, Illinois 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

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

FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff(s), vs.

DEBRA S. BRADY, CITY OF MORRISON, Defendant(s).

Case No. 14 CH 9 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on September 4, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the 200 E. KNOX STREET, 3RD FLOOR LOBBY, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: PART OF SUB LOT 1 (AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF RE-SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK 3 ON PAGE 35 OF THE RECORDS OF WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS) OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 IN BLOCK 1 IN TAYLOR'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MORRISON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SUB LOT 1, 1 FOOT SOUTHEASTERLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SUB LOT 1; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SUB LOT 1, 55 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUB LOT 1, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SUB LOT 1; THENCE WEST ON SAID SOUTH LINE TO A POINT 1 FOOT EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SUB LOT 1; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUB LOT 1 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MORRISON, IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Common Address: 101 E. WINFIELD ST., MORRISON, IL 61270 P.I.N. 09-18-377-005 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to 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.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

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

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 3571125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 14-00017 July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 2014 F13090329 NSTR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY- MORRISON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC Plaintiff,

vs.

Paz Martinez aka Paz J. Martinez aka Paz Jose Martinez; Angela D. Martinez aka Angela D. Walton; Heights Finance Corporation; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 156 Property Address: 605 East 4th Street, Sterling, Illinois, 61081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on May 7, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 4, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: A PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 32, WEST OF BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1 AND PROCEEDING SOUTHERLY UPON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS 1 AND 2, 70 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, 40 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS 1 AND 2 TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE EASTERLY UPON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 605 East 4th Street, Sterling, Illinois, 61081 P.I.N.: 11-22-312-002 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $56881.05 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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12-058757 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK PLAINTIFF,

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MINNETTE M. BUSHAR, f/k/a MINNETTE M. SPURLOCK, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE COPRORATION III, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., Successor in Interest to CAPITAL ONE BANK, MIDWEST TULSA PROPERTY, INC., VISTA SECURITIES, DENNIS BALLINGER, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, Respondents.

NO. 14 MR 69 ST PUBLICATION NOTICE

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 2206 Avenue J, Sterling, IL 61081 Permanent Index No.: 11-17-427-009 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $120,222.39.

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For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 2014

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Unknown Owners, that the above-entitled cause of action to seek a declaration of abandonment of the property described below and transfer of said property to the City of Rock Falls is now pending in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County.

If you fail to answer or otherwise respond to the petition filed in said action

by September 5, 2014, a declaration of abandonment may be entered by or after that date in accordance with the prayer of said petition, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1(d). The property which is the subject of this action is described as follows: Lot 3 in Block 2, except the West 3.9 feet thereof in Maple Grove Addition to the City of Rock Falls, being a subdivision of Lot 2 in Block “F” of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., in Whiteside County, Illinois, commonly known as: 606 East Fourth Street, Rock Falls, Illinois PIN: 11-27-179-015 WITNESS June 18, 2014 /s/ Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., Attorneys for Petitioner 202 E 5Th Street, PO Box 400 Sterling IL 61081 Telephone: 815-625-8200 24, 31, Aug. 7, 2014

The State of Illinois, Department of Central Managemant Services will be accepting sealed bids for a three-year cash lease (with twoyear renewal opof 102.68 tion) acres of tillable farmland located at the Dixon Correctional Center in Joliet.

All bids must be received prior to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at which time they will be opened.

For specifications, terms and conditions please contact: Kathleen Britton Illinois Department of Central Management Services Bureau of Property Management 623 Stratton Office Building Springfield, Illinois 62706 217/782-5586 kathleen.britton @illinois.gov July 31, August 7, 14, 2014

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PLAINTIFF VS KENNETH T HANDEL; RACHAEL L FORREN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; KENNETH T HANDEL; RACHAEL L FORREN; KENNETH T HANDEL; RACHAEL L FORREN; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00047 412 WEST 6TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on May 21, 2014, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on September 4, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-21-335-007 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 412 WEST 6TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: GRAY VINYL SIDED TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $97,213.33.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060.

Please refer to file #PA1125840 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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CITY OF ROCK FALLS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, Petitioner, vs.

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

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF MICHELE H. SOSA A/K/A MICHELE HOPE SOSA, DECEASED; OLIVIA CANALES; TONY CAUDILLO; CHRISTY WHITT, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN OF JAMEYRAE VALDIVIA, A MINOR CHILD; SIMON SOSA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 12 CH 145 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on May 21, 2014; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on September 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

INVITATION FOR BID Farm Lease L0090 Dixon Correctional Center 2600 North Britton Avenue Dixon, Illinois 61021 102.68 Acres

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IN THE JUDICIAL COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ANGELA L. DEVRIES, PLAINTIFF, VS. RONALD DEVRIES, DEFENDANT. NO. 2014 D 41 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for publication having been filed, NOTICE is hereby given you, Ronald DeVries, that said action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois, by the plaintiff, praying for dissolution of marriage and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said court against you as provided by law, and that the action is still pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Ronald DeVries, the defendant, file your answer to the complaint in this action or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois, held in the Courts Building in the City of Dixon, Illinois, on or before the 3rd day of September, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint.

Dated at Dixon, Illinois, this 26th day of July, 2014.

Denise A. McCaffrey, Circuit Clerk for the County of Lee, State of Illinois Prepared by: Ms. Linda A. Giesen Dixon & Giesen Law Offices 121 E. First Street Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: 815-284-2288 Fax 815-284-1338 July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY ILLINOIS

IN THE INTEREST OF Alexander Neuschwanger, a Minor.

NO. 10 JA 16 NOTICE To: All Unknown Fathers and Toby aka Tobias Neuschwanger Neuschwanger and “All To Whom It May Concern” Take notice that on January 25, 2010, a Petition for Adjudication of Wardship was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by the Lee County State's Attorney in the Circuit Court of Lee County entitled in the “Interest of Alexander Neuschwanger, a minor”, and that in the fourth floor Courtroom D of the Lee County Courts Building, Dixon, Illinois, on the 22nd day of September, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a Termination of Parental Rights Hearing will be held. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH THE POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

Denise A. McCaffrey Clerk of the Circuit Court

By Susan Meany Date: July 24, 2014 July 31, 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, STATE OF ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff(s), vs.

DEBRA S. BRADY, CITY OF MORRISON, Defendant(s).

Case No. 14 CH 9 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on September 4, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the 200 E. KNOX STREET, 3RD FLOOR LOBBY, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 101 E. WINFIELD ST., MORRISON, IL 61270 P.I.N. 09-18-377-005 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to 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.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 14-00017 July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 2014 F13090329 NSTR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY- MORRISON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC Plaintiff,

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Paz Martinez aka Paz J. Martinez aka Paz Jose Martinez; Angela D. Martinez aka Angela D. Walton; Heights Finance Corporation; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 156 Property Address: 605 East 4th Street, Sterling, Illinois, 61081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on May 7, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 4, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 605 East 4th Street, Sterling, Illinois, 61081 P.I.N.: 11-22-312-002 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $56881.05 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Thurs. 6-8, Fri. & Sat. 7-3 White Oaks Subdivision Annual Sales!10 + Homes!

839 Oaks Dr, 856 Briggs Ave, 2238 Center Ln., 2241, 2244, 2245 Clouse, 888 Cedar, 849, 862, 880 Riverside, 842 Hann Ave., 2238 Pinebluff Scrapbook items, air hockey table, old tools, bikes, costume jewelry, stroller/car seat combo, PS2, guitar hero, Dale Ernhardt, scrubs, TV armoire, 21â&#x20AC;? tube TV, heavyweight ag stand w/ speed bag, household items, furniture, name brand clothes in all sizes & MUCH MORE!

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 341 S. Elm St. Attention: Teachers, Crafters, Cooks Retired K-8 teacher, Lots of classroom items, 100+ craft and cookbooks, magazines and much more!

Fri. & Sat. 7-?

805 5th Ave. Jefferson School Area. Multi-Family Antiques, collectibles, dĂŠcor, furniture- old & new, recliner, vacuum.

Designer purses- Fossil, Banana Republic.

Picture room divider, jewelry, lamps, kids games, womens clothes, shoes size 10, Hollister young men (high school) small & medium clothes, High school girlssmall, comforterqueen size, college student footstools & chairs, misc. & muffins too!

Fri. & Sat. 8-1 206 Steel Ave. Multi Family Sale Maternity clothes, baby items, nursery bedding, baby clothing, girls sz. 816 in Jrs., boys 1416 in Jrs., PS3 games, 4x8 tumbling mat, toys, household items, OTR microwave, desk, twin head board, frames, pictures, gun display cases, Nordic track and much more.

Fri. & Sat. 8-5 1747 Burkett Rd. Rt. 38/1st house on right past Airport Children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adult clothes, book case, floor lamp & lots of household stuff Fri. 9-3& Sat. 8-12 624 Reynoldswood Road (next to Rt 2 Shell Station) A must for every contractor! Mostly brand new items, Gas trimmer, garden items, drill driver, play pen, bathroom cabinet, infant boys, mens, womens clothes. Too much to mention Thurs. & Fri. 7-12 Rudolph St. Name brand Ladies, Jrs, and mens clothing, shoes, college/ dorm items, electronics, household, lots of misc.

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Thursday 4-7 Friday 8-4 510 N. State St. Meadows of Franklin Grove 815-456-3000 Early Bird Harvest Fest Sale!

Loads of great Christmas items plus lots of other exciting treasures/ collectibles, many lg. furniture items.

LYNDON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri., 8-6 & Sat., 8-4 16470 Black Rd. and 604 1st St. Watch for signs Multi-Family Sale Too many items to list, come see!

815-778-4856

MORRISON GARAGE SALES 624 17987 Spring Valley Road Saturday 8-5 August 2nd. (follow signs N. of Morrison Vet or W. of Coleta) Giant Estate Sale!

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Music equip.

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Thurs. 8-1, Fri. 8-3, Sat. 8-1 916 University St. Garage located in alley Everything imaginable! Newborn to 4T clothes, swing, bouncers, play mat, pack n play, car seat, stroller, wagon, toys, ride on toys, bike trailer, books, etc.

Home dĂŠcor, sm. kitchen appliances, womens clothing, sports, games, movies, electronics & more Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8-5, 523 Logan Avenue Tons of brand name clothing girls NB-4T, boys 6mo3T, shoes, brand name adult clothes, toys, grill, TV, Xbox games

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Business dealings and negotiations will not be fruitful today. Set aside time to work on your own tasks, and avoid being drawn into any disagreements with your peers.

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Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8-4 1475 Rt. 38 Huge Moving/ Garage Sale Almost everything for sale.... including the house. Lots of girls clothes, housewares and more.

Thurs. 6-8p.m.

Fri. & Sat. 7-3 2244 Clouse Lane White Oaks Estate Lots of scratch pads & other paper products, DVD's scrapbooks, scrapbook paper, books, lettering, stickers, borders, etc., books: paperback, hard cover, inspirational as well as fiction & non-fiction, includes many books by author Louis L'Amour.

Lots of yarn, crochet thread, beads, double knit material, sewing supplies. Many puzzles, clip earrings, rings, and cuff women's links, new tops- sz. XL. Special items for the cat lover! Misc. sm. tools, eyelet & setter grommet with grommets, heat transfer gun, rolls of large paper, projection screens for viewing use.

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Thurs. & Fri. 8-4 1412 Whitney Rd. antiques & collectibles, sewing supplies, babyadult clothing, glassware, tables, furniture, vacuums, housewares, movies, and more.

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Fri. & Sat. 7-5, Sun. 7-noon 1753 Maples Rd. 3½ miles E. of Dixon on Rt. 38, 2nd house on Maples Road.

Antiques, collectibles, kids clothes & shoes; infants to teen ( Items $1 or Less), mens to 2X, womens to XL, coats, crib bedding, curtains, rods, toysclean stuffed animals, Little Tikes, Step II, stroller, car seats, sm. applcs., dishes, pans Tupperware, pictures, frames, TVs, DVD player, electronics, lg. Box of cassettes, CDs VHS movies, furniture, single bed, kitchen sink, cabinets, counter, stove, dishwasher, file cabinet, garage items including Toro riding mower, patio set, NEW tools from estate settlement, new P-alum.

Tahoe Rims, crafts, knickknacks, much more!!!

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Fri. & Sat. 8-3 1408 Flock Ave. Huge Multi-Family Lots of infant & children's items, all sizes name brand clothing, small furniture, household items, Too much to list!

Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 8-5 1812 18th Ave. Hot wheel cars, toys, Coke items, dishes, X-max and Easter décor. Bed spreads, case of 100 CD's w/ stand, knick knacks, stands, shelfs, lots of men items & much more!

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 (W. on Rt. 30 to Allen's Edition. Left on Lenore St. to Yates.) furniture, dryer, benches, chair swing frame, umbrella, exercisers, tarps, dollies, pole digger, perennials, clothes for everyone, & misc.

Fri. & Sat. 8:30-4:00 1017 11th Ave. Huge Multi Family Sale. Tools, Christmas décor, exercise bike, rocking chair, more items too much to list!

Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-12 221 Ave. C New items added!

Pottery, knick knacks, name clothingbrand boy's, men's & women's, lots of gently used toys, TONS of misc.-too much to list, something for everyone!

Don't miss it!!

Fri. 8-5 & Sat. 8-1 1103 Parkview Dr. Huge Garage Sale Push mower, treadmill, golf and equpt., baseball kids items, purses, T.V.'s, pressure washer lots of misc.

Fri.12-? Sat. 9-2 803 Ave. D guitars & amplielectronics, fiers, CDs, furniture, and many other misc. items.

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STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-1 26944 Fulfs Rd. Huge Sale!

Jr's, women's & men's clothing, fursporting niture, shoes, goods, items, household and lots of misc.

Friday 9-4 602 W. 8th St. Clothing - womens Sm.-Plus, jewelry, primitives, baskets, primitive rocker, 2 sm. primative taporcelain bles, dolls, knick knacks, fall items, costumes, small table w/ 2 chairs & misc.

Cancelled if rains.

Sat. & Sun. 9-5 23486 Troy Rd. Huge Yard Sale!

Yard items, electrical material, deer tree stand, leaf blower vacuum & misc.

Thurs. 11-6, Fri. 11-5 & Sat. 11-4 Dress Code 5 E. 3rd St. Come in and check out our $2 rack, we also have other great sales going on for your back to school. We have nice new & used clothing for teens and young women.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151 Original Civil War Sword, good cond. $500/obo 815-284-9967

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815-626-2974 6 Bottle Cuisinart Wine Cellar, MDL WBC-1200 0rig. $150 for $40 815535-3758 Frigidaire under the counter Stainless steel dishwasher $75 Call 815-499-2130 if interested.

NEW TODAY Maytag Refrig./ Freezer, 26 cubic ft. Ice maker/ filtered water. Exc. Cond. $500 815625-4351 or 815499-9636.

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

BICYCLES

715

Schwinn Traveler bike, 12 speed ladies, good cond., $85 815-626-5537 Schwinn Traveler 12 speed, men's lg. frame, good cond., $85 815626-5537

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Couch & Loveseat, brand new, Pd. $1500/ asking $500/obo 815-5356733

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

T.V. Stand w/ door. glass 18”x20”. $50 815625-1204 Twin Bed, new, $100/obo 815-5356733

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755

NEW TODAY Twin beds w/nightstand, antique rocker, antique settee, 2 cushion couch, globe set in oak stand, 815626-5574

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Yamaha Trombone w/ case.

Great shape. $295 815-625-1204

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 4, 3 mo. old kittens, free to good home.

815-2841130 or 815-4401780 5 free barn cats.

815-440-5665 5 Free cute kittens to good indoor homes only, various ages. 779-2453438 Free Kittens to a good home, in Dixon. 815-5019936 Free to a good home, ½ Rot ½ lab, 5 yrs. old, good w/ kids & other animals.

815-876-0461 Free to good INDOOR HOME: 2 kittens & 1 spayed calico cat.

Call 815-499-9923.

Free: 2 male pet Rats, very friendly need a good home 815-973-5725 JUST ANIMALS LOW COST WELLNESS CLINICS

Monday,Aug. 4th 3pm-7pm Tractor Supply Store in Dixon Cat & dog exams $10, Most vaccines $12 Heartworm test & Microchips $20.

Call to schedule appt.

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Precious, clean 9mo. old cat.

Needs loving home. Moved, cats now allowed. Free to good home only.

815-441-9064 Quality TICA Bengals. Will go to new homes vaccinated, de-wormed, vet checked, spayed/ neutered. $1,000 815-499-2048 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.

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EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

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

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 18x20' car port, Call 779-348-0869 2 grave plots, Chapel Hill Cemetery Garden of Hymm $450 ea.

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Custom made wood wine rack. $75 OBO.815-6770362 Duck Decoys, $100 for 50 decoys 815-213-0557 E Zip Electric Bike, extra battery, comfort seat, head & tail lights, comfort handlebars, new, $500 like 779-200-7724 Floral Davenport like new -bed, cond., $95. 815626-0193 Looking for sitter for inside and outside animals, also off and on maybe overnight during certain times. Call 309-737-5189 New Hoveround w/ seatbelt & cup holder, $2000 815626-8460 New Yamaha InSewing dustrial Machine & Table 815-213$500 0557 Sanyo 25 in TV. $35 obo. Excellent cont. 7 yrs old.

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

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2003 Buick Century 76K pwr. windows, locks, seats, mirror. $5900 obo 815-973-9134 2006 Chrysler 300 asking Touring, $13,000/obo. 815631-1691.

2009 Dodge Avenger SXT 58k mi. $10,000 call or text. 815-535-8501 2010 Chevy Impala LTZ Sedan, loaded w/ options, champaign, w/ black leather interior, $13,500 815-7724997 2010 Malibu 2LT 79K Miles, One owner,well maintained. $10,800.

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2010 GMC Acadia, 52K. Beautiful silver. $18,500. Call 815-535-2380

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Twin, full, queen, king beds, Washer & dryer, recliner & sofa. Dresser, upright chest & desk 815-718-4385 Used Handicapped van, low mi. cheap.

2008, 250 scooter great gas mi. only 400 mi. call 815-336-2156

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1996 Dodge Dakota SLT, 191k mi. $800 OBO. or 815-772-3252 815-222-7219 2000 Chevy S10 4x4, good cond., V6, A/C, 5 speed, 190k mi. $3,250 Call 815-677-0201 2000 Ford Range 2.5 liter engine, 5 speed w/ cap. $1,500. 815-2130557

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

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

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2006 Goldwing, GPS, CB, chrome boards, heated seats, hand grips.

12K mi. $14,500/ obo 815-441-7642 or 815-626-4944 2006 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic, black, 43K mi., well maintained, excellent condition, many extras, $10,049 obo. Call for details. 815-632-3182 2006 Suzuki 650 Boulevard, 1,660 mi., red, bags, windshield, cover, always garaged, like new, ½ price of new, $2600/obo.

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815-4410285 2007 Yamaha Morphous scooter, 250 CC, 1,978mi., Exc. Cond., $3,000 Firm.815-275-9682 2007 Yamaha VStar Classic. Windshield, pass. seat w/back rest, bags, Vance/Hines pipes.

4,900 mi. $4,000.

815-626-2639.

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

27' Cougar 5th Wheel 2006, no pets, no smokers, 1 owner. Ready for travel! $11,000 815-973-3668

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2002 Polaris Sportsmen HO 500 157 hrs., $3500 815-973-3765 2008 Polaris Sportsman HO ATV, 604mi. $3800.

815-718-1169.

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18 ft. Bonanza open bow w/ tandem trailer, 165 hp Merc Cruiser, new stereo/spkrs $2500 210-216-5891 18' Bass Tracker, fiberglass,150hp Johnson, 65lb. thrust, depth/fish locater. 25yr. owner. Garage kept. $4250. Exc. cond.

815-718-0956.

Bass boat, 16 ft. $2,850. Can see at 1108 Avenue B, Rock Falls, Call 815-625-6658

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT 941 Crest 16' canoe, fiberglass, by Coleman, made in Canada $400 815946-3572

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2004 HD Heritage Soft tail, red 42k mi. exc. cond. new tires. $7,500 OBO. 815-440-0416

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1994 39 foot Monaco Dynasty.

8.3/cummins kit.

Bus model. 85,000 mi. 815-847-8904

NEW TODAY 2004 Doolittle Cargo trailer, 5wide x 8'long, good cond., $900 815-946-3730 2006 Pace American low profile trailer, 6'x12'. Single axle, elec. brakes, 3,500# Dexter Torsion axle, Beaver tail and more. Exc. shape. $3300/obo.

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