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Lincolnway Staples closing Management says doors will be shuttered Aug. 29

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

STERLING – The Staples at 4311 Lincolnway will close at the end of August, a local store

manager confirmed Thursday.

The manager, who did not wish to be identified, said inventory is being transferred to other stores, and clearance sales will begin Saturday.

Management declined to

say how many employees work at the Lincolnway store.

The Sterling office supplies store is one of many nationwide that have been lost to a wave of consolidation in the industry.

In April, Staples announced

it would acquire its main rival, Office Depot, in a $6.3 billion deal. In 2013, Office Depot paid $1.2 billion for Office Max, one of its chief competitors.

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TOURISM IN THE SAUK VALLEY

High-water mark in Ogle County

More business inside • Rebuilding of Dunham’s still in planning phase, A3

More business Saturday • German cuisine food trailer setting up shop at old Dixon spot • Bunny’s Bait still trying to lure a buyer in Dixon

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Visitors up virtually across local map

Council not apt to curb cabbie Panel looking at law, which prohibits man from starting service

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

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A canoer back paddles after launching from the Castle Rock boat dock in Ogle County Wednesday afternoon. State tourism data shows leisure and business spending are up across the Sauk Valley counties last year, and Ogle County leads the way with a bump of 9.4 percent over 2013 numbers. Carroll, Whiteside, and Lee counties saw increases of 7.4 percent, 5.1 percent, and 1.8 percent., respectively

BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5695 @_angelsierra

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Tourism data released this week show that both leisure and business spending were up across all Sauk Valley counties last year, and the increase in visitors helps to prove that Illinois is an attractive travel destination, according to state officials.

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Go ahead: Touch a Truck

ROCK FALLS – The Optimist Club of Rock Falls’ Touch a Truck runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday along the riverfront at 201 Ave. A. Local emergency vehicles will be on display, as will the Pink Heals pink fire truck. There will be displays from local business and organizations, and a corn boil and concessions. The first 250 kids will get a free race simulator. Find the Optimist Club on Facebook for updates.

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• While state sees increase in visitors overall, its capital sees a dip, A11 Wednesday, the Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau, based in Polo released overall economic impact numbers, and the region saw a yearover-year spike of 6.6 percent, or about $159 million, in travel expenditures.

“I’m very encouraged by it,” Executive Director Diane Bausman said. “It’s what I keep saying – the leisure traveler is looking for us, and we make a great destination.”

Ogle County leads the charge with a healthy swell of 9.4 percent over 2013 visitors, while Carroll, Whiteside, and Lee counties saw increases of 7.4 percent, 5.1 percent, and 1.8 percent, respectively.

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DIXON – Matt Sowers announced bold ideas for launching his own taxicab business at the top of Tuesday’s council meeting.

He hopes to start a service that gets anyone anywhere in town for $6 flat; half that for senior citizens, free for kids. His cabs also would take credit card payments, Sowers said.

“It’s really simple,” Sowers said, adding he used to work for a local taxi service. “It’s getting someone from one point to another. I see this as an opportunity to earn a living and offer employment opportunities for other people.”

There’s one major hurdle, though. It’s not the competition, finances, or even council members who indicated they liked Sowers’ proposal.

It’s the law.

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Ogle Fair fun continues

OREGON – The 162nd Ogle County Fair wraps up this weekend at the fairgrounds on Limekiln Road, just north of state Route 64, 1 mile west of Oregon. The Big Hat Rodeo begins at 7 tonight, and the demolition derby at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday. Carnival hours are 3 to 10 p.m. today.

Go oglecountyfair.com for more information and a complete schedule.

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STERLING – Today is the last day to see the Illinois Lincoln Highway Traveling Exhibit at the Sterling Welcome Center & Gallery, 318 First Ave. The eight artist-rendered panels feature graphics, vintage photos, and stories on the highway’s history of Lincoln Highway, and there’s a replica of an original Lincoln Highway directional marker.

The center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Go to drivelincolnhighway.com for more information.

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PROPHETSTOWN – The ninth annual Prophetstown Pow Wow is Saturday and Sunday at Prophetstown State Recreation Area. The park entrance is at Park Avenue and River Drive.

Pow wow grounds open at 10 a.m. each day, with dancing at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and at 1 p.m. Sunday. Authentic food and crafts will be sold.

Find Prophetstown Pow Wow on Facebook or call Dan Eads, 815441-0148, for more information.

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Get yourself to the Grove

FRANKLIN GROVE – Between the 36th annual Summer Harvest Festival and the 35th annual Living History Antique Equipment Association show, this village is the place to be this weekend. Saturday and Sunday there will be antique farm and garden tractor displays, demonstrations of old equipment and turn-of-the-century prairie life skills, craft and antique sales, citywide garage sales, and way, way more.

Go tolhaea.org, chaplincreek.com, or page A5 for more details.

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Authorities look for man masquerading as a police officer

Friday, July 31, 2015

OGLE COUNTY FAIR

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OREGON – Ogle County authorities are on the lookout for a man impersonating a police officer.

Authorities got a call Monday from rural Oregon about man who identified himself as being with the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department. He told the resident he needed to search the house for a missing person, and after being denied entry, he left, a news release said.

He is described as thin, white, 5 feet, 10 inches, in his late 20s or early 30s, with short dark brown or black hair and chin whiskers. He has a deep voice and a southern accent. He was wearing glasses and an earring in his right ear.

He was dressed in what appeared to be a dark blue or black police officer’s uniform; the longSubmitted photo sleeved button-up shirt This sketch depicts the had a badge patch sewn man Ogle County author- onto the left chest. He also ities are on the look- was wearing black dress out for after receiving a shoes, and a belt with a report that he is imper- flashlight and handcuff sonating a police officer. case, and was driving a white or gray older-style squad car, possibly a Ford Crown Victoria.

If anyone recognizes the sketch of the man or wants to report a similar incident, call the sheriff’s department at 815-732-2136 or Crime Stoppers at 888-2884488.

ABOVE: Cousins Cheyanne Edlund (left), 6, of Franklin Grove and Aylivia Danekas, 9, of Polo race down the Super Slide Thursday evening at the Ogle County Fair carnival near Oregon. RIGHT: Hadley Hillison, 6, and her mother, Carissa, both of Polo, wave to a crowd of people as they ride the Ferris wheel Thursday at the Fair. Click on this photo collection at saukvalley.com to see video from the carnival.

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Girl, 15, of Dixon; 2:11 a.m.

Thursday in the 300 block of South Depot Avenue; curfew; released to her parents.

Girl, 15, of Rock Falls; 2:11 a.m. Thursday in the 300 block of South Depot Avenue; curfew; released to

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Ogle County Sheriff Robert Standard, 48, of Prophetstown; 6:12 p.m.

Wednesday in the 2000 block of North Freeport Road; driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Diane E. Dirickson, 33, of Rockford; Wednesday; warrant for petition to revoke; given notice to appear in court.

Michael Aviles, 42, of Sterling; Wednesday; warrant for failure to appear; given recognizance bond and notice to appear in court.

Martha Ramos, 35, of Davis Junction; Wednesday; warrant for failure to appear; posted full cash bond and has no return court date.

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State Police Arley Silvestre, 22, of Chicago; 7:43 a.m. Wednesday on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County; possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding; posted cash bond and given notice to appear in court.

Michelle Munoz, 21, of Chicago; 7:43 a.m. Wednesday on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County; possession of drug paraphernalia; posted cash bond and given notice to appear in court.

LEE COUNTY – A Sterling woman was injured Tuesday in a single-vehicle rollover while trying to avoid a raccoon.

State troopers responded at 8:37 p.m. to U.S. Route 30 and Bollman Road. A car driven by Danisha O. Young, 25, was westbound on Route 30 when the raccoon entered the roadway. Young swerved to miss the raccoon and lost control, and her vehicle roiled over.

Young was taken by CGH Ambulance to CGH Medical

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Dunham’s rebuild still being planned Kmart building owner trying to sell vacant location to developer

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

STERLING – The reopening of Dunham’s Sports at Northland Mall is still in the planning stage, a spokesman for the retailer said.

“The mall is still working with the engineers on the final rebuild plans, and it will be several months before the store can open again,” the spokesman said.

Dunham’s said there are some structural issues that must be dealt with by the mall’s owner, Denverbased J. Herzog & Sons.

It’s possible that steel structural support components would have to be made to order, and that process alone could take a few months.

Historically, Dunham’s does have some stores that have leased space in closed Kmart buildings, including one in Peru, and a large Kmart is still vacant right across the street from the mall.

When Dunham’s has leased space at Kmarts, however, the space had already been purchased by a developer, and the huge buildings had been subdivided for several tenants.

The Sterling Kmart building’s owner, Sears Holding Corp., is still trying to sell the building to a developer.

The national sporting goods retailer also has a multi-year lease with the mall, and has not publicly expressed a desire to leave. It’s not uncommon for property leases to contain exit clauses that would apply in certain situations, so it’s possible that Dunham’s could leave the mall early.

The Sterling Dunham’s had been open only 7 months when a fierce storm hit June 8, ripping off part of the roof and causing a back wall to crumble.

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If the Staples/Office Depot deal is approved by national antitrust regulators, it would leave Staples as the only remaining big-box office supplies company. Staples had tried to buy Office Depot before, but the Federal Trade Commission blocked the deal in 1997.

Staples’ biggest competitors are now online, particularly Amazon. com and Wal-Mart, a market reality that loosened the regulators’ stance enough to allow Office Depot’s acquisition of Office Max to be finalized.

Last year, Staples had announced plans to close 12 percent of its stores in North America by mid-2015, saying that online competition was hurting sales. Staples now says about 50 percent of its sales come from online customers.

The announcement of the Office Depot acquisition could expedite the reduction of the combined company’s brick-and-mortar presence.

At the time of the announcement, the companies had about 4,000 stores between them.

Staples CEO Ron Sargent said the company is targeting $1 billion in savings in the next couple of years from the consolidation of operations with Office Depot.

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Josh Kosco, 24, a Northern Illinois University senior and an intern with the DeKalb County Health Department, changes a mosquito trap Monday near the DeKalb County Health Department building.

Blame rain for bloody bugs Mosquitoes breed in standing water

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DeKALB – Josh Kosco’s job can be a sticky situation.

The Northern Illinois University senior and intern with the DeKalb County Health Department spent a day last week studying and collecting a mosquito net from the swamp outside the health department on Annie Glidden Road.

You can blame the rainy summer for the mosquitoes.

“They breed in standing water,” Kosco said.

This summer has seen more clouds than sunshine, resulting in rain that’s closed roads, flooded golf courses and brought mosquitoes and West Nile Virus into the county.

The county health department has been monitoring the mosquitoes all summer, but most of the samples that were collected in June were dormant from last summer,

Kosco said.

West Nile Virus is carried by the culex mosquito. The health department sets the traps near bins of murky water and rabbit food to attract the mosquitoes. A larvicide briquette has also been placed in the bins to deter mosquitoes from breeding.

Sycamore has had the worst mosquito infestation Kosco has seen this summer, he said.

“I’ve picked up a trap where the whole bottom was black.”

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Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction as the first two Elkhorn bridges are painted. When that work is done, in late August or early September, the bridge carrying the one-lane ramp for traffic from 30 to westbound I-88 will be done, so it will be closed.

And the concrete on the bridge between Fulton and Clinton, Iowa, is being resealed. Traffic will be restricted to one lane while the work is completed.

Call the State Department of Transportation at 815284-2271 for more information.

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OBITUARIES Norma J. Ohlendorf AMBOY – Norma J. Ohlendorf, 82, of Amboy, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 15, 1933, in Ottawa, the daughter of Charles and Marie (Halterman) Frandin. Norma was involved in the Parent Teacher Association. She was a member of Amboy Theater Group, and served as a trustee on the Prairie Repose Cemetery Board. As a member of Shady Oaks Country Club, she enjoyed time as a member and former president of the Shady Oaks Woman’s Association, who referred to themselves as the Shady Ladies. Norma shared her artistic talent by gifting her family, friends, and community with handmade T-shirts, afghans, crocheted items, oil paintings, and charcoal drawings.

Some of her work may be seen at Amboy City Hall and Amboy Depot Museum. She married Dr. Louis F. Ohlendorf on Aug. 7, 1953, in Rockford. He preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 2014.

Survivors include her

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children, Jeff Ohlendorf of Mendota, Barb (Tim) McLaughlin of Rockford, Greg (Patricia) Ohlendorf of Amboy, Steve Ohlendorf of Dixon, and Amy Yost of Rensselaer, New York; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her son, Michael R. Ohlendorf; two brothers, Charles and Richard Frandin; and one sister, Mary Sapp.

A private family service will be at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy. A celebration of life will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Amboy Community Building. Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Sauk Valley College Foundation to support and promote the advancement of art opportunities for students. Contributions in her name may be sent to Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

BRADENTON, Fla. – Richard “Rick” Robert Percycoe, 46, of Bradenton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 24, 2015.

Rick was born Dec. 29, 1968, in Sterling; he was the beloved son of Richard and Diana Percycoe. Rick was a Class of 1987 graduate of Rock Falls High School. He served in the Army stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia. Until recently, he had been employed with the city of Anna Maria, Florida, Public Works Department. He enjoyed being outdoors and meeting new people.

He loved animals.

Dogs would recognize the city’s electric car, with their owners dragging along behind. They would rush toward Rick knowing that he had dog treats for them. Rick is now in heaven with Sammy, his special little yorkie friend.

He also loved the Chicago Bears, scary movies, ’70s music, refurbishing furniture, and landscaping. Rick could do plumbing, electrical, and construction work.

He would comment to his co-workers that he

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was fortunate that his dad taught him these things.

Rick had a good heart and would do anything for anyone. He loved his mother very much. He had her kind heart and gentle soul. He had a great smile and laugh with a great sense of humor, and always saw the good in people.

He loved to scare and play tricks on his sister.

He was known as a hard worker, and lived each day as if it was his last.

Surviving are his mother, Diana Percycoe of Bradenton; father, Richard Percycoe of Rock Falls; sister, Lisa Percycoe of Rock Falls; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Marian Wick; and parental grandparents, Alex and Genevieve Percycoe.

Family and friends are invited to his visitation, a celebration of his life, from 5 to 7 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitation: Harold “Hezzie” Englehart, formerly of Paw Paw, 5-7 p.m. at Torman Funeral Home in Paw Paw. Today’s visitation: Richard R. “Rick” Percycoe of Bradenton, Florida, celebration of life, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Saturday visitations: Betty L. Law-Gieson, formerly of Chadwick, 10-11 a.m. at Evangelical Free Church in Chadwick.

Roger L. “Turbo” Spears of

Lee Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Mabel Joyce Butts of Rock Falls, gathering of family and friends, 3-4 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Saturday funerals: Richard “Rick” Bushman of Denver, 11 a.m. burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon, followed by reception and light luncheon at Comfort Inn in Dixon.

Betty L. Law-Gieson, formerly of Chadwick, 11 a.m.

at Evangelical Free Church in Chadwick.

Sandra M. Rachey of Clearwater, Florida, noon at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy.

Roger L. “Turbo” Spears of Lee Center, 1 p.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Mabel Joyce Butts of Rock Falls, 4 p.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Sunday visitation: Raymond W. Dorathy of Erie, 2-6 p.m. at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie.

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Monday funeral: Raymond W. Dorathy of Erie, 10:30 a.m. at Erie United Methodist Church.

Aug. 16 funeral: Norma J. Ohlendorf of Amboy, celebration of life, 1-4 p.m., at Amboy Community Building.

Aug. 22 funeral: Juanita M. Lawton of Polo, Mass and Celebration of Life, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Polo, followed by lunch at the church.

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BUDA – Thomas Cedric “Ced” Strouse, 85, of rural Buda, joined longtime buddy, Burton Doty, in heaven on Sunday, July 26, 2015, after dying at home, surrounded by his earthly angels, Kelly Hechtner and her team, who cared for him for more than 5 years.

The family expresses their gratitude to the team and Unity Hospice – Rochelle.

Born to Edgar M. and Jessie C. (Cecil) Strouse on Oct. 22, 1929, in Elkhart, Indiana, Ced moved to his mother’s family farm in Bureau County as a teenager.

He received his accounting degree from Bradley University, served in the Air Force as a cryptographer during the Korean War, and farmed with his brother, Ted Strouse, for decades. Ced had been a member of Hidden Lake Country Club and Princeton Elks Lodge, and past president of the Sheffield Lions Club.

We’ll all miss the impish twinkle in his eye.

It tickled him to drop

just a subtle, harmless hint about someone at Langford Pharmacy and observe how much a rumor spread and evolved. An avid golfer, fisherman, gardener, card player, and cigar-eating, yet big-hearted, fellow, Ced thrived on helping others.

Survivors include a nephew, Paul (Cindi Knickrehm) Strouse; niece, Lisa (Tony) Caramia; and grandnephews, Cole Hunton and Paxton Strouse.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ted; sister-inlaw, Pat Strouse; and niece, Kay Strouse.

A memorial visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday at Stackhouse-Moore Funeral Services in Sheffield. Private inurnment services with military honors will be at a later date at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton.

Memorials may be made to Mason Memorial Public Library, PO Box 55, Buda, IL 61314.

Visit stackhousemoore. com to send condolences.

Raynord W. Dorathy ERIE – Raynord William Dorathy, 62, of Erie, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at his home after a lengthy illness.

Raynord was born Nov. 10, 1952, in Morrison, the son of Ross and Iva (Tiffany) Dorathy. Raynord married Marlene Foster on May 25, 1973, in Morrison. He worked at John Deere PDC and Harvester for 30 years before his retirement in 2007. He then worked as a tour guide for John Deere Harvester from 2011 to 2015. He was a member of Erie United Methodist Church.

Raynord was a dedicated sports fan, enjoyed the outdoors, and loved spending time with his family. He always was quick with a joke and loved to make people laugh. Raynord was an avid golfer, loved to garden, and for many years, played guitar in a band.

The Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Fighting Illini were his favorite teams to cheer for, often

alongside family and friends. His grandchildren were very special to him as well. He loved giving them rides on the John Deere tractor and teaching them to sing “Go Cubs Go.” Raynord is survived by his wife, Marlene; sons, Todd (Sarah) Dorathy of Hampton and Travis (Tanika) Dorathy of Davenport, Iowa; his mother, Iva Dorathy of Erie; sister, Christe (Steve) Misfeldt of Erie; and grandchildren, Aidan, Devin, and Connor Dorathy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ross in 2003.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Erie United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Erie Cemetery.

Memorials have been established to Erie United Methodist Church and Erie Ambulance.

Visit gibsonbodefh.com to send condolences.

Robert L. Kempel

ELIZABETH – Viola Albrecht, 86, of Elizabeth, died ELIZABETH – Norris Clifford “Cliff” Petersen, 63, of MOUNT CARROLL – Robert L. Kempel, 62, of Mount Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Elizabeth Nursing Home. Elizabeth, died Sunday, July 26, 2015, at Midwest Med- Carroll, died Monday, July 27, 2015, at his home.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth handled ical Center in Galena.

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According to Dixon city ordinance 999: “In no event shall more than three major or first (taxi) licenses be issued by the City Clerk, as it is intended to limit the number of taxicab companies operating in the city to three.”

So with three existing services – The Cab, City Cab and Sunshine Cab – the city’s cab licensing allowance is spent. Sowers can’t launch his business in Dixon.

That’s something that didn’t sit well with city leaders. Of the four present at Tuesday’s meeting, three – Mike Venier, Mitch Tucker and Mayor Li Arellano Jr. – can relate to running small businesses of their own.

After querying city attorney Robert LeSage, council members agreed that their objective should be to strengthen local business competition, not weaken it through their own codes.

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He wants to start his business.

It sounds like he has his plans in place, and it’s a good plan.

I don’t see any reason for us to stop it.

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“As far as I’m concerned, regulations aren’t meant to stifle competition,” Arellano said. “For me, you allow as much competition as the market will absorb.”

This scenario falls under a broader issue for the council, one each new member has brushed against since obtaining office in May. Many of the city’s codes are outdated.

Some laws are 50 years on the books and haven’t been updated.

The cab-limiting ordinance was enacted in June 1979. LeSage wasn’t sure why the law was adopted, but said there may have been circumstances during the era when curbing cabs was necessary.

That’s why, among other things, the city is looking to codify (meaning “cleanse” or update) its code. Last week, Arellano said the city is looking into hiring a firm to pore over the entire code of ordinance, so that the council can caut away outdated or unnecessary rules.

As for Sowers’ predicament, Councilman Chris Bishop said the council should and will adjust the ordinance. Sowers may be able to pursue a cab license as early as midAugust.

“He wants to start his business,” Bishop said “It sounds like he has his plans in place and it’s a good plan. I don’t see any reason for us to stop it.”

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Dr. Hopping received his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford and his BS from Bradley University in Peoria. He completed a General Surgery residency at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Hopping is accepting new patients at his office at CGH Main Clinic, 101 E. Miller Road in Sterling.

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That was then, this is plow

Racing doesn’t harness as much funding as it used to

Farming’s past will roar back to life this weekend

It is just a dismal situation for everybody involved in harness racing. Everybody involved is just scraping by.

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FRANKLIN GROVE – It’s one of the most fun and family-friendly ways under the sun to learn about ag history.

The 35th annual Living History Antique Equipment Association show will be held Saturday and Sunday at 1674 Whitney Road, next to Interstate 88, just south of town. More than 400 antique tractors and pieces of farm equipment will be on display, and some will be providing demonstrations.

Among other things, there will be threshing, draft horse teams, a vintage antique garden tractor display, a saw mill, a corn shredder, and stationary straw pressing.

Featured this year will be a 1931 10-20 McCormick tractor. A 1919 Russell tractor that made the 2015 John Harvey’s Classic Farm Tractors calendar, also will be on display.

Also making a return appearance is a one of the kids’ favorite pieces of machinery – a rock crusher bigger than a pickup truck that pulverizes rocks the size of basketballs into pieces smaller than a baseball.

There also will be an antiques and collectibles sale, and a craft show.

Concessions and souvenirs will be sold, and dealers are welcome.

The schedule for both days is the same, except there’s a parade through the downtown at 6:45 p.m. Saturday only, and Sunday ends with a raffle.

Otherwise: • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Tractor and equipment displays, with demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Petting zoo • 11 a.m. – Straw scrabble for visitors 12 and younger • 1:30 p.m. – Parade at show grounds Admission is free but donations to the nonprofit association are accepted.

Go to lhaea.org for more information and a map.

FRANKLIN GROVE – As long as you’re in the village, why not make a historic day – or a weekend – of it.

The 36th annual citywide Summer Harvest Festival, a celebration of the area’s heritage, ag and otherwise, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Chaplain Creek Village and all around the town.

On tap are: • The Franklin Grove Art Festival.

• Tours of the Franklin Creek Grist Mill, the downtown H.I. Lincoln Building and Nachusa Grasslands, which now boats its own bison herd.

• Citywide yard sales.

• A pancake breakfast at the American Legion.

DUQUOIN (AP) – The decline of harness racing in Illinois continues as several county fairs and both state fairs reduced the number of racing days this summer amid the current state budget stalemate.

The Union County Fair is reducing what had been 2 days of harness racing to just 1, and the Williamson County Fair plans a similar reduction, said Ron Knupp of Anna, who runs races for the Williamson and Union county fairs.

The two county fairs plan to run the Egyptian Colt Stakes races for 2and 3-year-old trotters and pacers, and eliminate the races for older, “conditioned” horses.

“The state has cut back the funding on them, and the guys are just about racing only on their own money,” Knupp said.

The Perry County Fair Board planned to cancel all thoroughbred and harness racing until the

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horsemen stepped up to fund the prizes.

The Du Quoin State Fair will have 2 days of harness racing instead of 3 this year. And the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is cutting its harness racing days to 4.

“It is just a dismal situation for everybody involved in harness racing. Everybody involved is just scraping by,” knupp said.

On July 9, the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association posted on its website a statement

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• Spear-throwing demonstrations by the Illinois Atlatl Association.

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from the Illinois Racing Board saying the impact of a state shutdown, if legislators can’t agree on a budget, would be “dramatic and would suspend nonessential operations, including the regulation of racing.”

Unless the gambling bill or comparable legislation passes, Knupp believes harness racing will be over this year. The Balmoral and Maywood Park harness racing tracks in the Chicago area have both filed for bankruptcy, and they have also cut their purses to the point where the horsemen are barely getting by.

“It’s about as low as they can go and the horsemen still survive,” Knupp said. “We’re getting no help from the Legislature at all in southern Illinois or anywhere in the state.”

“Even 3 years ago, it was a viable industry.

The Legislature has just destroyed it,” he said.

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Illinois-made Outlander drives into sunset Mitsubishi’s departure points to state’s outlandish business costs SPRINGFIELD – When I first began covering Illinois state government, a Mitsubishi sports car could be seen sitting in the governor’s parking spot at the Capitol.

The year was 1988, and the governor was James R. Thompson.

Thompson drove the sports car as a point of state pride; it was made in Illinois in the then-new auto plant in Normal – a plant that Thompson helped land for Illinois.

Well, that mark of state manufacturing prowess is disappearing.

Mitsubishi announced last week that it is closing the plant.

It is just the latest example of manufacturing jobs disappearing from a state that was once a manufacturing powerhouse.

Some of the factories, like the Mitsubishi plant, closed because their wares couldn’t grab a sufficient market share.

But other plants are leaving because of the state’s oppressive business climate.

For example, South Holland-based T&B Tube announced this year it will invest $5.6 million to build a new plant in Gary, Indiana.

Jack Jones, president of T&B Tube, has publicly cited Illinois’ high workers’ compensation rates as a reason for making the move to Indiana.

U.S. Steel Corp. also announced this year that it would halt operations in Granite City, giving pink slips to 2,080

scottREEDER Scott Reeder is a reporter in residence for the Illinois Policy Institute.

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workers. But the company has maintained operations in Michigan, Indiana, Alabama and Pennsylvania.

Romeoville-based American Stair Corp.

Inc., a manufacturer of steel stairs and railings, also announced this year that it will move to a new plant in Hammond, Indiana, by the end of the year. This will net about 200 new manufacturing jobs for the border community.

But those are just recent announcements.

During the past 2 decades, Illinois has seen many factories close and jobs disappear.

We are hemorrhaging jobs to places like Indiana, Texas and Tennessee.

WHEN IT COMES TO manufacturing, Illinois has a lot things going for it: a central location, a trained workforce, and an excellent transportation network.

And yet, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over the past 20 years, the Land of Lincoln has lost 35 percent of its factory jobs.

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A photo taken July 17, 2012, shows then-Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (center) and Tetsuro Aikawa, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. managing director and head officer, shaking hands on the first day of production of the new 2013 Outlander Sport at the Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal. On Friday, Mitsubishi Motors announced plans to cease U.S. production at the central Illinois facility and sell the plant.

That’s 311,000 places on assembly lines that have vanished.

Some of those jobs have been lost to international competition and greater automation.

But many jobs have simply migrated to other states.

Illinois has a lousy business climate.

“There really isn’t anything that we haven’t talked about over and over,” said Kim Clarke Maisch, president of the Illinois chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

“What I hear from my members is that the cost of workers’ compensation is Kim Clarke just way Maisch too high in Workers’ compensation I l l i n o i s , ” costs are she said. higher in “Sure, there Illinois than were some elsewhere, reforms in NFIB leader Maisch says.

2011, but the state is nowhere near where it needs to be to be competitive.”

Just consider: The workers’ compensation insurance premium in Illinois is 12.9 percent of payroll for carmakers. That’s compared to 3.9 percent in Indiana and 3 percent in Michigan.

Is it any wonder automakers would think twice about doing business here?

Illinois’ right-to-work status also plays against its ability to attract and retain industry.

Like it or not, manufacturers often prefer to do business in right-to-work states.

Twenty-five states, Illinois among them, allow for compulsory worker payments to unions, and 25 don’t.

“If you look at where manufacturing is growing, it’s in the South and in other states with rightto-work laws,” Maisch said.

“And that makes it more difficult for Illinois to compete.”

Note to readers: Scott Reeder’s column is underwritten by the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

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Silver lining in SVCC enrollment projections S auk Valley Community College’s enrollment is projected to decline by 7 percent this fall, according to information from Monday’s SVCC Board of Trustees meeting.

Oh, that’s bad, some might say.

But no, that could also be seen as good.

It could mean fewer unemployed people are out there, taking classes to improve their work skills while they hunt for new jobs.

Indeed, recent jobless rates for the Sauk Valley seem to bear that out.

According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, county unemployment rates for June were in the range of 4.7 percent to 5.7 percent in our region, dropping more than a full percentage point compared to a year ago.

Specifically, Whiteside County’s jobless rate fell to 5.7 percent in June from 6.9 percent a year ago. Lee’s June-to-June

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Lower jobless rates might be behind a projected enrollment decline at SVCC. Still, trustees are holding the line on tuition rates. That’s good news for students. decline was from 6.4 percent to 4.7 percent.

Ogle fell from 7.1 to 5.5; Carroll, 6.2 to 4.8; and Bureau, 6.8 to 5.3.

So that’s good news for the region, but not so much for SVCC. It means the college will receive an estimated $307,000 less in tuition that it took in last year.

And when colleges have less revenue, they have to make it up somewhere.

Students and parents generally shudder at that prospect.

But no, SVCC has $6.1 million in reserves, according to college officials. The college intends to dip into those reserves to cover the projected decline in tuition revenue.

While that’s good news for students, it isn’t favorable for the college’s long-term finances. The state’s dire financial picture means that Illinois owes SVCC more than $2 million in delayed payments, as of Monday.

Therefore, the college’s reserves might not be replenished in a timely fashion.

But for now, no tuition hikes or program cuts are planned.

New President David Hellmich and the trustees are to be commended for holding the line on the costs to enroll in and attend classes.

And that’s good news for students. Very good news.

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State employees assure those with disabilities are fed, dressed, have appropriate hygiene, and are safe within their homes.

The elderly who need assistance with medication, hygiene and preparing their meals. Children who have been physically or sexually abused who

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A rape kit sent to the forensic unit to be processed by the DNA specialist and a rapist is located and incarcerated.

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A person who receives

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child support to sustain housing, pay utilities and groceries. Those needing to file unemployment claims because of the loss of employment.

State parks who so many utilize as a vacation because of low costs, picnics with families, and boat docks for the river.

Please join state workers at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, 816 S. Hennepin, Dixon, to learn more about the services state workers provide in your community.

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A dental crown is affixed to the dental implant, usually made of titanium or a titanium alloy. Crowns are becoming an increasingly popular option for replacing teeth.

Word of mouth is spreading about implants

Joy rides This day trip isn’t just good, it’s great, at a grand old Flags that’s been thrilling people for nearly 40 years

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GURNEE – Screams are what you’ll hear, but smiles are what you’ll see at Six Flags Great America in Lake County, north of Chicago.

With an array of live entertainment, food, shopping opportunities, and special events, it can be difficult to decide what to do at the amusement park that opened in 1976. So for this trip, it’s all about the rides.

A wide range of experience levels, ranging from good for kids to better for adults, can be found.

For the kids, look into Jester’s Wild Ride. This yellow-and-green “parade float” wobbles, whirls and twirls at a good clip as it dips and rocks.

Big East Bouncing Balloons offers a more relaxing time. Similar to a ride in a hot air balloon, the balloon baskets rise into the air for a view of the park below.

Elsewhere in the air, the Red Baron ride lets kids become World War I biplane pilots as they guide their planes’ up and down movement.

Family enjoyment can be found in Buccaneer Battle. Crews of eight man the ship while armed with a soaker gun that can be aimed at other passengers or at targets along the way. Those on the “dock” aren’t safe, either.

The Columbia Carousel is a merrygo-round for all. It has 106 carved chariots and ani-

mals, including the traditional horses.

Nontraditional puts in an appearance, too. The carousel has two levels.

The Scenic Railway is a train that goes around the park for 15 minutes, letting riders see, at a leisurely pace, what’s available.

But where are the thrills? Just look around for the wild rides. King Chaos confuses. It’s a pendulum-style spinner that likes to flip, and flip it does.

Goliath is billed as the most extreme wooden coaster on the planet. Riders go up 165 feet and then swoosh 180 feet downward. Speeds can reach 72 mph. This is not for the timid.

American Eagle is another wooden roller coaster. This one has a double track, one for a red train and one for a blue, which can travel side-by-side. Its top speed is more than 66 mph.

Revolution hits the spot for those who like to spin. It also goes up and sways back and forth.

Water rides can be refreshing. Bahama Mama and Bubba Tubba is a large raft ride for three. This journey drops riders six stories in 10 to 15 seconds.

At Buccaneer Bay, young pirates can enjoy the water with their families. Features include a treehouse with a bucket that drenches whoever is below, mazes, ladders and squirt cannons. Rain curtain waterfalls also provide a means of cooling off on a warm summer day.

Six Flags’ rides will keep visitors moving all day; just select a comfort level and jump in.

If you go ...

What: Six Flags Great America-Chicago Where: 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee When: Hours vary, usually 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m, with the water park open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day into the middle of August; online calendar has operating schedule for other weeks; open Memorial Day through Labor Day Cost: General admission $67.99, $46.99 for children less than 48 inches tall, free for children age 2 and younger; discounts, passes available Information: sixflags.com/ greatamerica or 847-249-1776

Rafters float along the stream at Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The park is open through Labor Day. SVM photo illustration

ENTERTAINMENT Walters’ new show will be scandalous BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.

(AP) – Barbara Walters is taking a walk down memory lane with a TV series revisiting big news stories she covered in her career.

The Investigation Discovery channel said Thursday

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The hourlong episodes focus on events ranging from political misbehavior to crime, and will include previous interviews conducted by Walters along with new material.

The TV newswoman will

look back at televangelist Jim Bakker’s sex scandal, the murder of celebrity diet doctor Herman Tarnower, the Menendez family killings, and more.

Walters conducts a rare interview with the wife of Mark David Chapman about his killing of John Lennon, the channel said.

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Dental implants have been around for hundreds of years. But today’s implants aren’t your grandma’s implants, which is why millions of people are choosing them now, and why more general dentists are being trained to insert implants.

Dental implants, the artificial roots that dentists use to replace missing teeth, traditionally are made from titanium or an alloy of titanium, explained Stuart Froum, immediate past president of the American Academy of Periodontology and director of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at New York University.

The metal is strong, it doesn’t rust or bend, and it can support the bite when chewing or speaking.

It bonds with the jawbone where the tooth is missing, and it provides support for a prosthetic crown.

“Implants are used because they avoid removable dentures or having to cut down sound teeth to support a false tooth as part of a fixed bridge,” Froum said.

The average cost of a dental implant and crown is around $4,500.

And while insurance th

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plans used to treat dental implants as experimental treatments, about half of insurance plans cover the implants today.

The success rate is high today, but this wasn’t the case just a few years ago, said Joseph Orrico, owner of Illinois Implant Dentistry and past president of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

“The types of implants that are available today have a higher predictability now, and they’re a lot easier to restore,” Orrico said. “Back when I started, they were a little more technique-sensitive.”

Now that the process is relatively simple, more dentists are starting to offer it in their offices, Orrico said.

This is good and bad, because some of the dentists doing implants aren’t trained to do them properly, Finkel said.

Although most dental schools require dentists to place an implant to graduate, it’s important to make sure that the dentist you’re seeing also is credentialed, Orrico said.

“You don’t have to see a specialist, but you want to make sure that they took more than a weekend course,” he said.

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Girlfriend feels competition from the grave Dear Abby, I have been close to my best friend for 3 years. A year ago we decided to date.

We have a wonderful relationship on almost every level. The only issue I have is that he’s reluctant to open up about his past. He is a very private person, and I know it’s because of his upbringing. This has sparked many debates between us that have ended less than pleasantly.

Recently, he did open up, and when he did, he dropped a bomb. He asked me if I believed in soul mates, and I said yes.

Then he told me about how in his past there was a girl he loved very much.

Sadly, she died. He said

enough. I can’t live up to a dead woman.

I always thought I could change his closed ways, but now, knowing the cause, I fear there is nothing I can do to help him. Maybe he’s just too messed up for me. I don’t know what to do. Can someone have two soul mates?

– Not His Soul Mate

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

he sees this girl as his soul mate, but he doesn’t think it lessens any of his love for me.

This was the first time he opened up to me.

Now that it has sunk in, I’m hurt. I already have self-confidence issues, and I worry that since I am not her, I’m not

Dear Not His Soul Mate, Please do not allow your self-confidence issues to ruin your relationship, because from where I sit, it appears you’re looking for a way to push this man away. So what if he had a romance that ended tragically? She’s dead – gone! And you’re very much alive. Stop

competing with her.

If there is one thing I have learned, it is that we cannot change other people. He doesn’t need your help; he needs someone who will accept him the way he is and love him for it.

Dear Abby, I am the treasurer for my high school’s upcoming 50th reunion.

My senior class was large – more than 550 students. My problem is, 280 students have not responded to our monthly emails or newsletters.

It takes a lot of time and effort to put on a reunion.

We have been working on it for 2 years. I realize some classmates hated

their senior year. Not all of us had a perfect time.

But would you remind people that a simple yes or no works well?

Frankly, I don’t know why anyone would say no, unless medical or financial issues prevented them from attending.

I don’t look like I did at 18, and neither does anyone else. The clique clubs are gone, and the captain of the football team looks just like any other guy. Can you comment?

– Ready for the Reunion Dear Ready, Yes. There may be other reasons why some graduates don’t wish to attend their high school reunion.

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

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

Bridge, 8:45 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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Line dancing, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

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

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

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

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

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., Union Bank parking lot, 2 W. Main St., Mount Morris.

Steak fry dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003.

All-ages open mic night, 5-9 p.m., Triangle-Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue, Rock Falls, 815-590-8881.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave.

Saturday, Aug. 1 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., rain or shine, behind Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway.

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Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on state Route 52 next to BP station on North Pennsylvania Avenue, Sublette.

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Cookout, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418, 217 First Ave. Carry-outs, 815-626-3513.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Movie, “Big Hero 6,” 6:30 p.m., Teen Turf, 235 W. Main St., Amboy.

Music by Les Wilson, 7 p.m., bandstand in front of First Federal Savings and Loan Bank, 111 E. Main St., Amboy.

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 410, 7:30 p.m., Whiteside County Airport, 815626-1249.

closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed; noon, open; 6 p.m., closed, step, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, barn, Horizon View Farm, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Latin American Social Club meeting, 3 p.m., 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., closed, Church of St. Anne,

401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelly Drive, Rochelle.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, 304 Seventh Ave. W, Lyndon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St.

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m. closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Coffee and Conversation for all bereaved adults, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road,

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2315.

Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 11 a.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-440-7992.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-

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Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2458214. Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., Save-A-Lot, 928 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

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Chapter 410 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, 7:30 p.m., terminal building, Whiteside County Airport, 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, 815626-1249.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

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Erika Ettin, founder of A Little Nudge, where she helps others navigate the often intimidating world of online dating, offers the following tips for what not to do on a first date.

1. Being late without giving your date notice.

People run late – it happens. But if it does, please let your date know before the start of the date. Treat others the way you’d want to be treated, even if you haven’t even met in person yet.

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Nothing screams “I’m waiting for something better to come up” than a cellphone on the table waiting to be answered.

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If you say nice things about your ex, it looks like you’re still not over him/ her. And if you say bad things, it looks like you’re still not over him/her and you’re a tad bitter. Either way, you lose. Plus, people don’t want to feel like they are being compared to someone else.

5. Drinking too much.

People have a tendency to divulge secrets or generally say or do things they wouldn’t want to when too much alcohol is involved. Don’t let it be you.

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Capital sees losses And budget issue dampers encouraging 2015 numbers

The money spent provides “a direct economic benefit for communities across the state,” a news release indicates. Lodging, food service, public transportation, retail purchases, and recreation and entertainment are combined to produce the data.

“These statistics prove that our region has benefited from the nationwide surge in leisure travel, and it’s important that we keep telling our story to the traveling public,” Bausman said, emphasizing how much tourism plays in fueling economic growth.

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The two exceptions to the decline in tourism numbers so far this year are the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, which recently held a series of 10th anniversary celebrations, and the Abraham Lincoln Home National Historic Site, which saw an 8 percent increase in visitors for January through June compared to last year.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget for the current fiscal year, which began July 1, includes $42 million for tourism promotion, an $8.4 million cut from the previous fiscal year.

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The site is one of Ogle County’s most popular tourist destinations. Last year, Ogle County welcomed 9.4 percent more visitors than it did in 2013.

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Despite an increase in tourism across Illinois last year, most of the historic sites in Springfield saw a decline in attendance during the first half of this year.

A record 109.4 million domestic and international visitors traveled to the state last year, an increase of 3.5 percent from 2013, according to figures released this week by the Illinois Office of Tourism as the agency makes its annual 4-day, 12-stop tour around Illinois.

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College cop pleads not guilty in fatal shooting CINCINNATI (AP) – A University of Cincinnati police officer who fatally shot a motorist during a traffic stop pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder charges and was ordered jailed on $1 million bond.

People in the courtroom audience erupted into cheers and clapped when officer Ray Tensing’s bond was set at $1 million, drawing the ire of Judge Megan Shanahan.

“Ladies and gentlemen!

This is a courtroom,” the judge said sharply.

Tensing is also charged

with voluntary manslaughter in the July 19 shooting of Samuel DuBose of Cincinnati, who was stopped for not having a front license plate.

Defense attorney Stewart Mathews said there are two sides to the case, and that the muchviewed body camera video of the traffic stop can be interpreted differently from the prosecutor’s version.

He described Tensing as “very depressed” and “in shock,” adding that the officer felt “like he’s been

run over by a train from the start of this case.”

Tensing, 25, was fired soon after he was indicted. He had been with the University of Cincinnati for more than a year after starting police work in 2011 in a Cincinnati suburb. He has a UC degree in criminal justice.

Phillip Kidd and David Lindenschmidt,Two campus police officers who responded to the shooting have been put on paid leave, university spokeswoman Michele Ralston confirmed Thursday.

Body camera footage from the two officers was released Thursday.

Kidd can be heard saying he saw Tensing being dragged. And in other footage, Lindenschmidt can be heard telling another officer that Tensing “went down, got tangled in the car and drew his gun and fired.”

In Lindenschmidt’s video, Tensing can be seen on the ground and then getting up. But there is no indication on the video of how of how he ended up on the ground.

After he was stopped, DuBose failed to provide a driver’s license and refused to get out of the car.

“I didn’t even do nothing,” he can be heard telling Tensing. DuBose held up what appears to be a bottle of gin.

Tensing has said he thought he was going to be dragged under the car and “feared for his life,” according to Mathews.

Tensing fired once, striking DuBose in the head.

“This officer was wrong,” Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell said

Wednesday, adding that officers “have to be held accountable” when they’re in the wrong.

Joe Deters, the prosecutor who brought the murder charge, scoffed at Tensing’s claim that he was dragged by DuBose’s car, saying the officer “purposely killed him.”

Using words such as “asinine” and “senseless,” the veteran prosecutor known for tough stands on urban crime called it “a chicken crap” traffic stop.

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Aviation experts professed near certainty that the slab of airplane wing came from Flight 370, which disappeared 16 months ago, and are hoping that lab tests will provide clues to what happened to the plane and the 239 people on board.

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Flight 370 crashed after disappearing from radar screens on a March 8, 2014, flight from the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.

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ADVENTIST SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH,416ProspectSt.,Dixon. Saturday Service 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Trudy Dunn.

APOSTOLIC APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY, 2609 Pine St., Rock Falls. Spanish Spoken, Sunday School, 10 a.m., Sunday Worship Service Noon. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.. Pastor: Martin Garcia 590-7897.

ASAMBLEA APOSTOLICA, 2609 Pine St., Rock Falls. Se habla español.

Escuela Dominical 10 a.m., Servico de Alabanza y Adoraciòn Domingo 12 p.m., Miércoles Estudio Bìblico 6 p.m. Pastor: Martin Garcia 590-7897.

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD BETHESEDA TEMPLE, 1602 13th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071. Phone 535-0423. Pastor Lucio Esquivel. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Childrens Church.

All services in Spanish & English.

ROCK RIVER CHRISTIAN CENTER, 1800 Prophetstown Road, Rock Falls. Phone 815-625-4371.

Rev. Brian Vickers, Pastor, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Worship; Wednesday, 10 a.m. bible study, 6:30 p.m. children’s programs: Rainbows, Missionetts, and Royal Rangers, 7 p.m. Crossroads Youth Ministry.

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST, 1101 1st Ave., Sterling, Pastor William Cherry, Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday nite 6:30 p.m. Adult Prayer/Bible Study & Youth Group. Nursery provided for all services. Church office 626-8778.

BAPTIST BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1119 10th Ave., Rock Falls, Pastor Roger Carlson, Parsonage and office phone 625-7179, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday Dynamite Kids Club 6:00 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Transportation Available. Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. www.bbcrf.com COMO BAPTIST CHURCH, 25059 Como Road. Pastor Larry Jones. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service, 6 p.m. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention. Phone 625-8492.

COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 35021 Illinois Route 40, Milledgeville, Pastor J. Kregg Farmer, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m., Wednesday Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 p.m., Children’s classes during Sunday School, Morning Worship and Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study. Nursery provided for all services. Church phone 225-7150. Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.

MISSION BAUTISTA HISPANA (Como Baptist Church), Sun. 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Wed., Prayer Service 6:30 p.m., all services in Spanish, Meet in the lower level of Como Baptist.

EMMANUEL BAPTIST, 1904 18th Ave., Sterling. Pastor Aaron Jackson Sunday Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m., nursery provided. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 p.m.; Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention. Phone 625-0351.

FAITH BAPTIST, Pastor Bryan Bice, 2005 Freeport Road. Sunday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday: Youth Club 6:30 p.m., Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.. Nursery provided for all services. Church phone 625-7690. www.faithbaptiststerling.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1705 6th Ave., Sterling, Rev. John Kermott.

Morning worship 10:10 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Crib room and nursery provided. Call for info: Church office phone 625-1288; Air conditioning, easy access for handicapped.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 406 Maple Ave., Morrison, IL. Pastor Dick Adams 815-772-2696 home 815772-3181; 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service; Wednesday nights 7:00 p.m. Bible Study.

EAGLE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, 1026 Third Avenue, Fulton. 589-3443 (church). Michael McCloud, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; Nursery provided for all services. General Association of Regular Baptist Churches affiliated church.

NEW HOPE BAPTIST, 902 W. 12th St., Rock Falls. Jon Sedwick, Pastor Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Phone: 625-6696. Celebrate Recovery Mon nights at 6pm 815-590-3389. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention.

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1313 Woodburn Ave., Sterling, 6256473. Johnny Cooper, Pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Prayer Service & Bible Study Wed., 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m.; Youth Fellowship Hour Mon. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH, 2103 Walter Street, Rock Falls (Ye-

owardville). Sunday School (for all ages) 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:40 a.m. (nursery provided) Sunday evening worship service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night prayer meeting 7:00 p.m. Phone 625-8978. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention.

PRIMIRA IGLESIA BAUTISTIC GETHSEMANE HISPANA 1014 W. 7th St., Sterling. Sunday School 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Servicio de Orasion y Estudio at 6:30.

TAMPICO BAPTIST CHURCH, Tampico, Sunday School (for all ages), 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Evening service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 p.m.

HARVEST TIME BIBLE CHURCH, 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls. Phone 626-1234. Pastor Dalmus Meeks, Assistant Pastor, Jason Borton. Children’s Pastor Myles Kukowski, Baptist Doctrine, Aaron Meeks, Minister of Music. Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Services, 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. Evening Worship, 6:30 p.m.; High School Youth, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Services, 6:45 p.m.; Awanas 6:30 p.m. Jr. High Youth 6:30 p.m. Nursery always provided.

LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH 2002 9th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 Phone 815-579-1209 Pastor Tommy McMurtry. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. tommymcmurtry.libertybc@gmail.com TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 403 6th Ave. North, Lyndon, Illinois.

Pastor Alan Jahn. Ph.#(563)2420307 www.trinitybaptistchapel.com Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m., Youth Program 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

BRETHREN MILLEDGEVILLE BRETHREN CHURCH, 521 N. Main Ave., Milledgeville.PastorJimBlack.Fellowship8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth Activities & Evening services announced. 815-225-7814.

UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, 210 East Grove Street, Coleta, IL. Wilmer (Bill) Houch, Pastor. Sunday Worship Celebration 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. For more information, call 815-441-3774.

BRETHREN IN CHRIST TheBridge@Beans,121E.3rdSt.,Sterling. 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastors, Rita Wolf and Bruce Johnson. Phone 815-441-0779 CATHOLIC SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, 2224 Ave., J, Sterling. Masses; Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday 4:30-5 p.m. Rev. Bruce Ludeke, Pastor ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC, 708 10th Ave., Rock Falls, Saturday confessions 4:00 p.m. Tuesday confessions 8:45 a.m. Saturday evening Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 7:15 & 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. (Wednesday during school year 8:15 a.m.); Friday 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:00 a.m. Msgr.

Thomas Dzielak. Phone: 625-4508.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC, corner of Ave. B and W. 6th St., Sterling. Saturday, 5 p.m.; (Masses of Anticipation); Sunday Masses, 7, 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. in Spanish. Rev. James Keenan, Pastor; Fr. Adalberto Sanchaz Parochial Vicar.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC, 105 Benton Street, Tampico, Rev. Msgr. Thomas L. Dzielak, Parochial Administrator. Sunday Mass 10:45a.m., Phone 438-5425 CHRISTIAN-CHURCH OF CHRIST YORKTOWNCHURCHOFCHRIST, rural Tampico. Sunday service - 9 a.m. worship. For more information call Joseph Rosenski at (815)537-5371.

Everyone is welcome!

TAMPICO CHURCH OF CHRIST, 201 S. Fermont St., Tampico. Sunday school 9:00 a.m.; Sun Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.; Phone 815-438-6805.

MORRISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 201 S. Genesee St., Morrison, IL 61270. Phone (815) 772-4928 Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday; Sunday School 10:30; Call for Ladies Bible Study COMMUNITY COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, Corner of Reno Rd. and Candlelight Dr., Worship 9:30 a.m. Pastor Kimberly Crump, Phone 815-625-6144.

WALNUT COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH, 125 Jackson, Walnut. Eldon Cook, Pastor, Nathan Richey, Associate Pastor; 9:00 a.m. Sunday Church Service; 10:30 a.m. Breakout Bible sessions. Phone 815-379-2645.

CONGREGATIONAL FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 905 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls.; Pastor Al Campbell; Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.; Holy Communion first Sunday of the month.

No steps or stairs for handicapped for worship. Church phone: 625-3314.

THE BIG RED CHURCH First Congregational 311 Second Ave., Sterling. Pastor Jeff Coester; Church School, 9:00 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Coffee Fellowship to follow worship service.

Tuesday nights Prayer Warriors 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Church

Office phone, 625-5112. The church is accessible to people with disabilities.

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 506 5th Ave., Rock Falls. Rick Morris, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Phone 815-626-2271.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 3400 N. 6th Ave., Sterling, Rev. Courtney Montgomery Chandler.

Sunday School, all ages 9 a.m.; Worship service 10:15 a.m.; Families Welcome. Nursery provided. Handicapped accessible. Phone 625-6851.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, New Bedford, Pastor Brian L. Moore. Sunday: 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30. Christian Children Fellowship Group on first Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., Youth Group on third Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Adult Fellowship Group on first Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, and CWF on fourth Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. 445-4663 Pastor 626-2668 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF WALNUT, 109 Red Oak Road, Walnut, IL. Pastor Brian L. Moore. Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. Children/ Youth Sunday Club will resume on September 14th 10:15 a.m., Youth Group Meeting 6:00 p.m.; Adult Sunday Bible Class 8:00 a.m., Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:00 p.m. Church office phone 815-379-2093. Church Kitchen phone 379-2083. Email: walnutfirstchristain@yahoo.com. Also on Facebook (FirstChristianChurchWalnutIl) EPISCOPAL GRACE EPISCOPAL, 707 1st Ave., Sterling, 815-625-0442. Reverend Peg Williams, Rector. 9:00a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist. Wednesdays spoken Holy Eucharist Noon, Bible study and soup supper at 5:30. Every Third Friday at 5:30 Younger adults gathering.

Pastoral care, confession and reconciliation by appt. gracechurchstg.org CHURCH OF SAINT ANNE (Episcopal), 401 North Cherry Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270-2602 (815) 772-2818.

The Reverend Gary E. A. Lawler, Rector. Schedule of Masses and Services: Sunday: 7:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist (Low Mass); 8:30 a.m., Morning Prayer; 9:00 a.m., Sunday School and Bible Study; 10:00 a.m., Sung Holy Eucharist (High Mass); 11:15 a.m., Coffee and Fellowship. Weekdays: Morning prayer, Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m.; Masses - Wednesday and All Prayerbook Holy Days, 6:20 p.m.; Friday, 12:15 p.m.; Evening Prayer - precedes all evening masses, 6:00 p.m.; A noon office precedes the 12:15 mass on Fridays. Confession & Reconciliation, Saturdays 3:00-5:00 p.m. or any time by appointment. Vespers with a Service of Light, Saturday, 5:00 p.m.

EVANGELICAL ERIE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 1409 16th Avenue, Erie, Illinois 61250. 309-659-7125. Pastor Ron Eckberg. Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Celebration Service, 10:15 a.m. Wednesday: Awana (K-6) 6:30 p.m. (Church Location); Junior High (7-8) 6:30 p.m. ; (Erie Middle School); Senior High (9-12) 7:30 p.m. (Erie Middle School). www.info@erieefree.org FOURSQUARE FOURSQUARE CHURCH, 1501 11th Ave., Rock Falls, Floyd Osborn, pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. Crusaders, 6 p.m.

Evening Service, 7 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Service, 7:30 p.m. nursery facilities available. Phone: 625-5040.

JEWISH TEMPLE SHOLOM, 510 E. 10th St., Sterling. Call for time and date of services. Temple phone:625-2599.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, 2709 16th Ave., Sterling. William Stocks, Bishop; Sacrament Meeting 9:30-10:40 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:45-11:25 a.m.; Priesthood, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Relief society and Young Women, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF JORDAN (ELCA) Sterling, 6 miles north on Rt. 40. Pastor Jamie Gallagher.

Phone 225-7410. Worship, 8:30 a.m.; Church 625-5407. The church building is air conditioned, and handicap accessible.

FIRST LUTHERAN (ELCA), 300 West Third Street, Prophetstown, Rev. Katrina (Katie) Gallagher. Worship, 9:00 a.m. Education hour, 10:15 a.m.

September through May. Our building is handicap accessible. Phone 537-2758.

OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN (LCMS), 21496 Hazel Rd., Sterling, Rev. Donald Matthiessen, Pastor. Worship, 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Morrison phone: 772-4345.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, (LCMS) Dixon Ave., at Martin Road, Rock Falls, Rev. Daniel Behmlander, pastor. Worship Service, 9:00 a.m.

Handicap accessible. Air Conditioned. Sunday School and Bible Class 10:15 a.m. Church office: 625-3376.

IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN (ELCA), corner of 8th

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ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 703 Third Ave., Sterling. Rev. Mark Oehlert. Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School immediately following worship. Alternative Worship Wed. 6:15 p.m. Facilities air conditioned and equipped for the handicapped, including elevator.

Church Office phone: 625-2634, between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays.

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, (LCMS) LeFevre Rd. and Ave. F, Sterling. Phone: 625-2284. Sunday Worship Services at 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School and Bible classes at 10:15 a.m.; 9 a.m. broadcast live on WLLT, 107.7 FM on Sunday. Handicap accessible w/use of elevator. Air Conditioned. International Interim Pastor David Burge DCE: Steven Whitney ST. PAUL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 1701 16th Ave., Sterling; Brandon Nelson, Pastor. Gerad VonHolten, Youth Director. Sunday Morning: Worship Time 9:00 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship following worship. Nursery provided; handicap accessible; air conditioned. Phone 625-3069.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 404 E. North St., Rte. 92, Walnut, IL; Rev. David Menet, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 A.M.; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class 10:00 A.M. Phone 815-379-2839.

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 601 N. Jackson St. Morrison.

Rev Mark Winkelman, Senoir Pastor; Rev Mike Winkelman, Associate Pastor. Sunday Worship Services at 9:30 A.M. Sunday School & Adult Bible Studies 10:45 A.M. Various Bible Studies during the week. Handicap accessible and air conditioned. Signing for deaf is available upon request. 815772-3386. www.stpetersmorrison.com TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA), Rt. 40 & Stover Ave., Milledgeville.

Pastor Jamie Gallagher. SeptemberMay 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Forum; All year 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship; Handicap accessible; Air conditioned. Phone: 225-7410.

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMC Congregation), 702 W. Lynn Blvd. Sterling, IL. Air conditioned.

Pastor Bill Sullivan, Sunday Traditional Service 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 10:45 a.m. Church Office Phone 499-6552. nursery provided Sat. night service 6:00pm. www.nllutheran.com Handicapped Accessible.

MENNONITE COMMUNITY MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP, meeting site at Sterling YWCA, 412 First Ave., Sterling, IL. Pastor Dan Rusmisel. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m followed by Study Time 11:15 a.m. Phone: 815-2383421; Email: d_rusmiselle@yahoo. com. For more information see website: Community-Mennonite.org SCIENCE RIDGE MENNONITE CHURCH, 1702 East 37th St., Sterling.

Arnold Owens, Pastor. Sunday morning Church Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Phone 626-0538.

METHODIST EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST, 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling, IL 61081. Jim Miller, Pastor. Fellowship 9:00; Sunday School 9:30; Worship 10:30. Handicap accessible and air conditioned. Phone: 815-626-0104. Web address: www.EastJordanUMC.org FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 501 Broadway Ave., Sterling; Rev. Paul Judd, pastor. Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Nursery provided. Elevator available.

Air conditioning. Handicap accessible.

Telephones: Church 815-625-0244 (fax-815-564-0302); Annex, 815626-1734; Loaves & Fishes breakfast, Mon.-Fri., 9-11 a.m., FISH Pantry, Mon.-Fri., 9-11 a.m., 815-626-1734.

E-mail: admin@sterlingfirstumc.org ROCK FALLS UNITED METHODIST, home of Bear Necessities 210 4th Ave 815 625 0114 Worship 9:00 Adult and Children’s Education 10:00 Pastor: Rich Fassig - cell 815 751 2290 Christian Ed: Ann Brandt. See us on Facebook UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 321 N. Holcomb Ave., Milledgeville, 225-7511. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service. Pastor Rosa Yeonshin Lee. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 2nd Ave., and E. 10th St., Sterling, Pastor Paul Judd. Sunday morning worship and Camp Sonshine for children in 5th grade and under at 9:00a.m. Fellowship with coffee and snacks at 10:20a.m.

Nursery provided during 9:00a.m. worship. Phone 1-815-626-7777. Trinity Food Pantry: call ‘Good Neighbors’ for voucher at 1-815-625-5111.

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2200 16th Ave., Sterling, Rev. Wesley Dickson Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fully handicapped accessible and air-conditioned.

Nursery provided. Contact Church Office for questions 815-625-1968

TAMPICO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, (Two blocks west of Casey’s) Welcomes Pastor Leanne Keate. Church phone 815438-6105; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (starting again in Sep); Sunday Church Service 10:30 a.m., Fellowship to follow.

Need a ride? Call Terry 815-535-3665.

COLETA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 112 North Main St., David Jungnickel, Pastor. Worship Hour: 9:00 a.m.; Fellowship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School for All ages 10:30 a.m. Fully handicapped acessible and air conditioned. (Rides available, call 336-2226) NAZARENE FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 13th Ave., and 5th St., Sterling.

Senior Pastor: Bob Hasselbring 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; handicapped accessible; nursery providedatallservices.Phone:625-0864.

LOST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 90 W. Flagg Road, Dixon 815-6264732 (corner of Lowden and Flagg Road). Pastor: Bob Clardie; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Fellowship at 11 a.m.; Sunday Weekly Service 10:00 a.m.

OPEN BIBLE FIRST OPEN BIBLE CHURCH, 2105 E. Rt. 30 Rock Falls. Rev. Les Funderberg, Pastor, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.; Super Church 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Prayer and Bible Study, 7 p.m. Youth Service - Beyond Belief Wed. 7:00 p.m. Phone: 625-1957 or 625-0414.

UNITED PENTECOSTAL NEW LIFE TABERNACLE, Located on the Corner of E. 10th St. and Avenue D, Rock Falls. Rev. Carl B. Reese, Pastor. Sunday School and Morning Worship 10 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer 6 p.m. Church/Pastors Phone: 625-2926 PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 410 2nd Ave., A Heart for God in the Heart of Sterling. Pastor Christina Berry: Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. with childcare provided; Fellowship following worship. Choir practice 11 a.m. Building accessible to the handicapped for more information call 815-625-0452 or visit our Facebook & Become A Fan of FPC. www.firstpresbyteriansterling.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 100 East Lincolnway, Morrison, Il. Rev. Michael Selburg. Phone 815-772-3510.

Sunday School/Choir Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Coffee Hour 11:15 a.m. Monthly Communion.

FREE Community Dinner 5:00-6:30 p.m. second and last Thursday of month.

REFORMED BETHEL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 1208 3rd Ave., Fulton, IL. Pastor Len Meinema. Sunday services 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School for children and adults 9 a.m.; Youth group: Every other Sunday at 7:15 p.m.; Early Teen Ministries (ETM): Sunday at 4:30 p.m.; Prayer meeting at church every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH, Pastor Gary DeKoekkoek 23rd St. and 3rd Ave., Sterling. Worship, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:50 - 11:30; Nursery provided.

Call the church office for information and other organizations: 626-1816. www.bethelreformed.com SPRING VALLEY REFORMED CHURCH, 10960 Spring Valley Rd., Fulton, Il. 815-772-3554. Pastor Ralph Beidler. Worship 9:30am. Sunday School 11:00am. Outdoor Drive In Worship 7pm Mid May - Mid September.

SALVATION ARMY SALVATION ARMY, 409 Ave. F, Sterling, www.tsasterling.org, 815-6251622. Envoys DeShawn and Christal Johnson, Corps Pastors and Administrators. Social Services: Office Hours M/T/W/F 9am-4pm, Food Pantry T/W/F 1pm-3:30pm. Weekly Programming: Bible Study Wednesdays 5:30pm, Corps Cadets (Teen Leadership) Wednesdays 5:30pm, Praise Team Practice Wednesdays 7:00pm, Women’s Ministries Thursdays 1:00pm, Youth Group Thursdays 5-7pm, Women’s Night once a month 7pm, Parkway Service 2nd Sunday’s 2pm. Sunday Services: Sunday School 10:15am (all ages), Fellowship Time 11:00am, Worship Service 11:15am (nursery available). Community Services: Disaster Services, Worship Services, Character Building Programs, Summer Camps, Worship Arts, Vacation Bible School, Nursing Home Visits, Pastoral Counseling, Funerals.

THE CHURCH OF GOD, INC. THE CHURCH OF GOD INC., La Iglesia de Dios Inc.; 119 W. Second St., Rock Falls, IL 61071 626-8419, y la Pastora Sonia Rico y congregacion te invita a sus servicios de adoracion a Dios, Martes, Miercoles, Viernes, y Sabados 7:00-9:00 p.m. Clases biblica de ninos Sabados 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Transportation disponible. 626-8419.

NONDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST, 1902 16th Ave., Sterling. Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m. Phone: 625-2251.

AMAZING GRACE OF STERLING, 512 Second Avenue, Sterling. Rev. Lo-

ren Schlomer, pastor. Saturday evening service 6 p.m., Sunday worship 10 a.m.

Midweek service Wednesday 7 p.m.

Kids church during Sunday services.

Phone 625-9300. www.revivalfires.net FRIENDSHIP TEMPLE OF JESUS CHRIST, 902 Oak Ave., Sterling, IL 61081. Pastor: Lonnie Chattic, phone 815-499-1895.

Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

ABIDING WORD CHURCH, an Associate of RHEMA Bible Church.

Corner of 6th Avenue and Lynn Blvd., Sterling. Rev. Scott D. Porter, Sr. Pastor; Saturday Night service 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Celebration service 10:00 a.m.

Youth Group 7th thru 12th grade, Sunday 10 a.m. Children’s ministry during all services. Phone 626-1827. Fax 626-6065. www.abidingwordchurch.org FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY, 3807 E. 23rd, Sterling, Brian Deseno, pastor. Sunday Services at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night services at 7:00 p.m. Home/Office phone, 622-3968.

THE LIVING BREAD, 1003 Griswold, Sterling, “A Spirit-filled Bible Fellowship,” Sunday 10:00 a.m. For youth and other meetings call 626-6941.

CITY OF GOD, 530 W. Rt. 30, Rock Falls, an “Evangelistic Spirit Filled Ministry”, Larry Harts, Sr., Pastor. Associate Pastor, Marchet Harts. Youth Sundays ages 12-18. Sunday Worship and Praise 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday “Bible Education Night” 6:45 p.m.; Nursery: birth to 3 yrs.; Children’s Ministry All Services 4 yrs.-11yrs.

Phone 815-716-8057; FAX 716-8058 TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1407 Griswold Ave., Sterling. Frank Echebarria, pastor. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.; Thursday night 7:00; Saturday night 7:00 p.m.

Phone 625-9377; Home phone 625-3420.

RIVER VALLEY CHURCH, 417 E. 3rd Street, Sterling. Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Night Worship Service 6:00 p.m.. Visitors welcome. Phone 626-2577.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 309 30th Avenue North, Clinton, Iowa. Sunday Services at 10:00 a.m., and children’s education at 10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings. For more information call 319-242-4972. wwws.geocities.com/unitarianclintonia FIREHOUSE OF GOD MINISTRIES, 306 5th Ave., Sterling. Pastor Brian Tribley. Phone 622-9490.

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Co-ops don’t cooperate with profits

Greyhound adds DeKalb stops to route

All but one lost money in 2014 WASHINGTON (AP) – Fed up with the insurance industry, Democrats used the health care overhaul to create nonprofit co-ops that would compete with the corporations. Now a government audit finds co-ops are awash in red ink.

Only one out of 23 – the co-op in Maine – made money last year, said Thursday’s report from the Health and Human Services inspector general’s office. Thirteen lagged far behind their sign-up goals for 2014.

The audit raised questions about whether co-

Illinois insurance co-op lost nearly $18 million in 2014 CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ only nonprofit health insurance co-op has struggled with low enrollment and financial losses.

In Illinois, Land of Lincoln Health had projected its net income to reach $28 million for 2014. Instead, the audit found, it had a net loss of $17.7 million.

Claims expenses topped income from premiums by $7.8 million. ops will be able to repay $2.4 billion in taxpayerfinanced loans that President Barack Obama’s overhaul provided to help stand them up.

The inspector general recommended closer supervision of the co-ops by the Obama administration as well as clear standards for recalling loans if

And Land of Lincoln’s 3,461 enrollees were less than 4 percent of the 94,249 it had expected to sign up.

Spokeswoman Janine Sheedy says the co-op has “adapted to the marketplace,” enrolled more than 50,000 members, and is “on the pathway to profitability by 2016.”

The report is available at oig.hhs.gov/ oas/reports/region5/51400055.pdf

a co-op is no longer viable.

One of the 23 co-ops in the report has already gone out business. The Iowa/Nebraska co-op was shut down by state regulators over financial concerns. The Louisiana Health Cooperative announced it will cease offering coverage next year, saying it’s “not

growing enough to maintain a healthy future.”

Although the audit only goes through the end of 2014, problems apparently persisted into this year.

A preliminary review of 2015 data by government officials shows that enrollments have increased, but co-ops continue to report financial losses.

DEKALB (AP) – A new Greyhound route means Northern Illinois University in DeKalb now has service from Chicago, where 75 percent of the colleges’ students are from.

The new route is the only regional public transportation accessible to NIU’s DeKalb campus.

Greyhound’s route stops twice daily in DeKalb from Chicago and twice daily in DeKalb from Davenport.

Stops going west from Chicago to Iowa include Naperville, DeKalb, Rochelle, Dixon and Moline.

The route is partially funded with a federal grant.

Jail tenants save county millions

KANKAKEE (AP) – A report says inmates from outside Kankakee County are saving the jail $2.6 million this year.

A special finance committee formed to study the county’s rent-a-cell program found the sheriff’s department earns $80 a day for jailing prisoners for federal agencies and spends $48.70 to house them.

Millions in Great Lakes grants available DETROIT (AP) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says up to $13.9 million is being made available in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants.

They’re available to state, tribal, interstate and local governmental agencies, as well as colleges, universities and nonprofits. Applications, available at 1.usa.gov/1VNxUVE, are due Sept. 28.

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Sept. 3.73 ¼; Dec. 3.83 3/4; Mar. 3.94 3/4 Soybeans: Aug. 9.90 ¼; Sept. 9.64 ½; Nov. 9.50 Soybean oil: Aug. 30.28; Dec. 30.72 Soybean meal: Aug. 357.10; Dec. 327.40 Wheat: Sept. 4.96 ½; Dec. 5.04 ¼ Oats: Sept. 2.35; Dec. 2.46 ½

Live cattle: Aug. 145.20; Oct. 146.45; Dec. 148.12 Feeder cattle: Aug. 211.22; Oct. 206.60 Lean hogs: Aug 79.67; Oct 65.70; Dec. 61.95 Sugar: Oct. 11.27 Cotton: Dec. 63.66 T-Bonds: Sept. 155 6/32 Silver: Sept. 14.71 Gold: Aug. 1083.00 Copper: July 2.3785 Crude: Sept. 48.43 Dollar Index: Sept. 97.61 Ethanol: Sept. 1.515

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REVIEW | ‘BIG FISH’

Creativity is in full Bloom The first word of the title describes Timber Lake’s play perfectly: Big

BY SUE LANGENBERG Special to Sauk Valley Media

The fifth show of the Timber Lake Playhouse season opened last night with “Big Fish” and – no lie – a big deal.

The 1998 novel by Daniel Wallace, subtitled “A Novel of Mythic Proportions,” was adapted to film by Tim Burton, then morphed its way into a Broadway musical by John August, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa.

The two acts chronicle tall tales of character Edward Bloom, or the answer to “How big was the fish?” In the beginning, his wild exaggerations have wife Sandra fooled, as well as son Will, and he enjoys his strut through a largerthan-life image in the song, “Be The Hero.”

As his stories become more unbelievable, so does the action, like nervous renditions that we describe after awakening from dreams.

As quickly as Bloom’s tales begin, the characters fall out of the set.

Whether in circus scenes, travelling by catapulting from a cannon, or being a war hero, his life regurgitates a powerhouse of swagger.

Showtimes “Big Fish” runs tonight through Aug. 9 (no show Monday) at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mount Carroll. All evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with four 2 p.m. matinees Aug. 1, 2, 5 and 9. Group rates are available. Contact the box office at 815-2442035 or visit timberlakeplayhouse.org.

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Members of the Timber Lake Playhouse troupe rehearse “Big Fish” on Wednesday at the theater. The novel-turned-film-turned Broadway musical runs tonight through Aug. 9 (no show on Monday) at the playhouse.

At some point, however, appreciate all things crethe role of Bloom with he sees his life passing ative. bluster and prowess. As before him, especially as Beaudry’s signature a special guest actor, his Will questions how real work is most evident, solid performance and and unreal the stories of especially with the war tenor voice has made his childhood are. hero theme in “Red, White him a Playhouse favorThis makes for a perfect & True,” where the era ite in five productions. recipe of colorful charac- captures historical flavor.

Twice he has performed ters, song and dance, and High camp weaves its way “Footloose” as the staid general chaotic enterin and out as well whenRev. Shaw Moore, in tainment. Directed and ever circus tappers or left 2002 and 2012, with choreographed by Timfeet appear as in “Ashton’s remarkable growth and ber Lake artistic director Favorite Son” scene. even more depth the Jim Beaudry, the show Chicago actor Karl second time around. He lives up to a promise to Hamilton embraces has made many more

appearances in Chicagoarea theaters, including Goodman Theatre, Drury Lane Oakbrook, and The Marriott.

Bloom’s stage wife – his offstage wife as well – Elizabeth Haley brings her marvelous soprano element to the role of adoring wife Sandra.

Her many Chicago-area credits include recently performing with the Chicago Symphony Chorus at Carnegie Hall. For “Big Fish,” she exhibits a special blend of innocence and romance in “Time Stops” and “I Don’t Need a Roof.”

Two sons for “Fish” stories are required when the tales travel time. Samuel Leicht as the grown Will search-

ing for his father’s truth brings vocal steadiness and idealistic element in “Stranger,” and “Showdown.” Daxtun Heier as young Will is a well-cast spitting image, often at bedside stories, and excellent in “Fight the Dragons.”

The swamp scene boasts the character of The Witch, by Paige ManWaring, as eerie as the skirt reflections by designer Emma O’Dell. Lovely dancer Holly Moss brings on the Mermaid element – if the fish tale is big, then the mermaid is more beautiful as well.

An extraordinary feat, on what seems two-story stilts as Karl the Giant, is performed by P.J. Wilborn, who tap dances with ease as well as swirls in a tornado episode with Bloom.

It’s all big: A big company of some 20 characters, big show of props

by Cassidy Parkison, big sets including invasion of daffodils by Benjamin Lipinski, big music by Michael Uselmann, and big ideas in this show.

Editor’s note: The review was written from dress rehearsal Wednesday night.

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Money talks Bears running back Matt Forte says that he does not hold grudge against team for not offering an early contract extension. He is in last year of deal.

Friday, July 31, 2015 Numbers game That’s how many miles per hour Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson was driving during high-speed chase earlier this month in Missouri. He is suspended 4 games.

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Bally glad to lead Dixon girl successful on court, showing goats girls team. Play for that started Tuesday, and the finish was postponed by rain to Thursday afternoon. @STyReynolds “Winning is the best part,” said DIXON – While almost all of the Bally.

“It’s been fun to play the kids playing at the Emma Hubbs last few days.”

Tennis Classic this week would Bally’s recent streak of sucfail to understand the reference, cess started last week, a long Riley Bally has been a regular Bilway from the tennis court. The lie Jean King.

11-year-old was Grand ChamAfter winning the 11 boys & pion and Reserve Champion in girls singles division as the only her class at the Lee County Fair girl on Wednesday, she teamed in Amboy, showing her dairy doe with Avery Meyer to win the goat kids through 4-H Club.

13 boys & girls doubles division as well – again, as the only LEAD CONTINUED ON B3

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Riley Bally hits the ball Thursday during the Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic in Dixon. Bally has won two divisions this week at the tournament.

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

DIXON – It all came down to one game in the 15 boys doubles division Thursday afternoon at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic.

And with teams from three different area high schools represented, it was only fitting that the two squads of future Dixon Dukes were squaring off in the decisive match.

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Luke Steinke (left) congratulates Andrew Ivarson after a point Thursday in their doubles match at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic. Teams from Dixon, Newman and Sterling filled out the 15 boys doubles bracket, which Steinke and Ivarson won by one point.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | BIG TEN MEDIA DAY | ILLINOIS

Beckman looking to future Illinois coach moving past abuse claims by ex-players

BY SHANNON RYAN Chicago Tribune

Speaking to reporters for the first time since the university launched an investigation into claims of player mistreatment, Illinois coach Tim Beckman said he is concentrating on moving forward.

“You handle it,” Beckman said Thursday at Big Ten media day in Chicago.

“You focus on the future. You focus on the current football team. You respect what other people might be saying, but you focus on making this team better.”

Beckman is entering his fourth season at Illinois with a 12-25 record, and his job is widely considered in jeopardy without

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a winning season. But off-the-field allegations have dogged him this offseason as well.

Illinois hired a private law firm in Chicago to investigate claims by former offensive lineman Simon Cvijanovic of being forced to play while injured.

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Illinois head coach Tim Beckman speaks to the media Thursday during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago. Beckman was addressing the media for first time since several former players levied abuse claims against Beckman and his staff.

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HICAGO – Urban Meyer has always had an answer for everything the coaching profession has thrown at him. Nothing in his straight-ahead glare this morning suggested that had changed.

Barely 2 hours earlier, what had been a monthslong victory lap for Meyer and his defending champion Ohio State Buckeyes hit its first speed bump, with the announcement that top-ranked defensive end Joey Bosa and three teammates had been suspended for the opener against Virginia Tech.

Meyer took the stage for his opening Big Ten media day appearance wearing a natty gray suit and scarlet power tie, then reinforced that “let’s-get-down-tobusiness” first impression by passing up the chance to make an opening statement and throwing the session open to questions.

“What was your reaction to the news about Joey?”

Meyer acknowledged he knew about the suspensions in advance and supported them.

“Whether it’s a sprained ankle or stuff,” he said a moment later, “you try to create a culture where teams know how to move forward and not concern yourself. ... You know, we’re pushing forward.”

Meyer can be blunt – on the field or off – when he wants to be.

Think back to 2009, when he was at Florida and wrapped up the national championship game by sending quarterback Tim Tebow crashing into the Oklahoma defensive line on every one of the six plays on the Gators’ final drive.

Or how, during spring practice the year after that, Meyer tore into a reporter for quoting one of his players with the warning, “If that was my son, we’d be going at it right now.”

Suffice it to say early Thursday afternoon was not one of those moments.

Asked a follow-up question about why Bosa, receiver Corey Smith, and H-backs Jalin Marshall and Dontre Wilson had been suspended, Meyer replied, “The way I’ve always done it in the past is internal is internal, and external is external. So if it was a legal something, if you have to address it externally, then I do that.”

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Case closed Tim Jennings Bears DB pleads guilty to reckless driving & receives 12 months probation from Jan. 7 arrest in Georgia, when he was going 99 mph.

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Sterling Steam tryouts coming up The Sterling Steam will be holding tryouts for their 2016 teams this Sunday and next Saturday.

The 12U team will hold tryouts Sunday at 1 p.m. at Westwood Diamond 1.

The 10U team tryouts will be August 8 at 11 a.m. at Westwood Diamond 1.

For further information, call Donnie Dittmar at 815-499-1834.

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Lena catfish tournament Aug. 8 The Lena Community Park District will be hosting its bi-annual catfish tournament on Saturday, August 8 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Entry fee is $20 per twoperson boat, with boat inspections beginning at 6 a.m. at McNeil’s Damascus Landing, 4998 West Cedarville Road in Lena.

Prizes will be awarded for first place, second place, third place, and largest & smallest fish; door prizes will also be given out.

Contact the Lena Community Park District at 815-369-5351 or 815-9900146 for more information.

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Tiger not too far back at own tourney Tiger Woods bogeyed three of his first four holes in the Quicken Loans National on Thursday, then ran off five birdies in six holes around the turn for a 3-under 68. That left him five shots back of leaders Retief Goosen and Ryo Ishikawa at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va. Goosen and Ishikawa both shot 8-under 63, with Ishikawa birdieing six straight holes in the middle of his round. Goosen did not make a bogey, as the duo led Justin Leaonard, Kevin Chappell, and Ernie Els by one shot.

Defending champion Justin Rose, the highestranked player in the field, was three shots behind.

Rickie Fowler was another stroke back after a 67 that included an ace with a 7-iron on the 184-yard ninth hole.

South Korean teen leads British Open Hyo-Joo Kim fired a 7-under 65 in the first round of the Women’s British Open on Thursday, for a one-shot lead over Cristie Kerr and Lydia Ko at Turnberry, Scotland.

Kim, the 18-year-old South Korean ranked fourth in the world, had five birdies and an eagle in her bogey-free round.

Ko, an 18-year-old former world No. 1, birdied five of her first seven holes in her opening-round 66. Kerr matched that score with an up-and-down round, as the 37-year-old American had seven birdies and an eagle to offset three bogeys.

NFL

Judge warns parties in ‘Deflategate’ case A day after the NFL and its players association filed separate lawsuits in different states over the Tom Brady suspension, a U.S. District Court judge in Minnesota ordered the two cases to be conjoined in New York.

Then later Thursday morning, Richard Berman, the U.S. District Court Judge who will be hearing the case in New York, issued a court order telling “all parties involved in this case to tone down their rhetoric.”

He also ordered the two sides to try to resolve the situation on their own, using bold letters on the word “forthwith” to show he means business.

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Cards bring in big bat Moss coming to St. Louis after Holliday’s injury

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BY TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

CLEVELAND – Brandon Moss was sorry to see close friend David Murphy traded earlier this week by the Indians.

Now he’s gone, too.

Moss was dealt Thursday to the St. Louis Cardinals, who were in the market for an outfielder after seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday re-injured his right quadriceps on Wednesday.

“He’s a production guy in a time in baseball when production’s low,” Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. “I know he’s excited to be here, and we’re excited to have him.”

In exchange for Moss, who was in his first season with the Indians, the Indians received minor league pitcher Rob Kaminsky, a first-round pick in 2013.

The Cardinals lead the NL Central by 4½ games over Pittsburgh. However, St. Louis is in an offensive funk, and hasn’t scored a run in 22 consecutive innings after being blanked 1-0 on Wednesday by the Cincinnati Reds.

And Holliday is out again with the same injury that sidelined him for 31 games earlier this season. The Cardinals will hope to get some pop from Moss, who signed a 1-year, $6.5 million contract as a free agent with Cleveland during the offseason. While he did produce – 15 homers and 50 RBIs in 94 games – the Indians have fallen back in the AL wild-card race, and figured they would try to get something for the 31-year-old.

Moss didn’t perform as the middle-of-the-order power hitter the Indians had hoped, and when he was informed of the trade, the

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A day after All-Star outfielder Matt Holliday went to the disabled list, the Cardinals acquired slugger Brandon Moss from the Indians for minor league pitcher Rod Kaminsky, a first-round draft pick by St. Louis in 2013. slugger told general manager Chris Antonetti he wished he could have done more.

“We all know how much Brandon cares, how passionate he was, almost maybe at times too much, and he wanted so desperately to be that force in the middle of the lineup that maybe it was difficult for him to do that,” Antonetti said. “Now maybe with the change of opportunity and starting fresh with the Cardinals, he will get back to that hitter that we all know he is capable of

being.”

Matheny wouldn’t commit to Moss in the middle of the Cardinals order, either, saying for starters it would probably be more based on matchups. Moss was not in the lineup Thursday, and had not arrived in St. Louis about 3 hours before a game against the Rockies.

“We want to get our eyes on him, too,” Matheny said. “Just kind of watch how he fits, but not necessarily having to put him in one particular spot.”

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MLB TRADE ROUNDUP

Blue Jays land ace Price Hamels-to-Rangers deal all but done; Brewers’ Gomez goes to Houston By the Associated Press

Toronto acquired AllStar left-hander David Price from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, the second major move in less than a week by the Blue Jays as they chase their first postseason appearance since 1993.

After obtaining slugging shortstop Troy Tulowitzki from Colorado, the Blue Jays tried to shore up their rotation by adding Price, likely the top remaining starting pitcher on the market.

“These types of players, the great superstar players, rarely become available,” Toronto general manager Alex Anthopoulos said. “We think we’re a good team, and adding a guy like Price we think makes us that much stronger, and will give us a chance to win. It’s as simple as that.”

The Blue Jays sent lefthanders Daniel Norris, Matt Boyd and Jairo Labourt to the Tigers in the deal. Price can become a free agent after this season.

Later Thursday, Detroit dealt closer Joakim Soria to Pittsburgh for minor league infielder JaCoby Jones.

Hamels heading to Texas: After years of

trade speculation, Cole Hamels’ time in Philadelphia is ending.

Two people familiar with the deal say the Phillies have agreed to trade the ace left-hander to the Texas Rangers for a package of prospects.

Both people spoke to

Scott Kazmir from the Oakland Athletics.

The 29-year-old Gomez is hitting .262 with eight homers and 43 RBIs in 74 games for the Brewers this season.

Dodgers bolster pitching staff: The first-place

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The Blue Jays continued making moves before today’s trade deadline, acquiring left-handed starter David Price from the Tigers on Thursday for three pitching prospects.

The Associated Press late Wednesday night on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been finalized.

Hamels has a limited notrade clause, but does not have to approve a deal to the Rangers.

Hamels would become the first pitcher in major league history traded during a season immediately after throwing a no-hitter – he no-hit the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field.

The 2008 World Series MVP was an integral part of the greatest run in franchise history when the Phillies won five straight NL East titles, two pennants, and one World Series from 2007-11.

another bat to their lineup as they make a push for the postseason, acquiring two-time AllStar outfielder Carlos Gomez from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Houston, which also received right-hander Mike Fiers in the deal, sent four prospects to the Brewers: left-hander Josh Hader, right-hander Adrian Houser, and outfielders Brett Phillips and Domingo Santana.

Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin said a trade fell through Wednesday that would have sent Gomez to the New York Mets for infielder Wilmer Flores and injured pitcher Zack Wheeler.

Houston’s move came Gomez gone, for real: a week after the Astros The Astros have added obtained top starter

Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their pitching staff on the eve of the trade deadline, completing a 13-player deal with the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins that sent two starters and two relievers to the NL West leader.

Clinging to a halfgame leader over San Francisco, the Dodgers acquired right-hander Mat Latos from the Marlins and left-hander Alex Wood from the Braves, two pitchers who can move right into the rotation behind aces Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. Also, Los Angeles obtained relievers Jim Johnson and Luis Avilan from Atlanta, adding needed depth to the bullpen.

The rebuilding Braves kept up their massive overhaul, also surrendering top infield prospect Jose Peraza to the Dodgers largely to land 30-year-old Cuban defector Hector Olivera, who has impressed in the minors since signing a $62.5 million, 6-year deal with Los Angeles this year.

As for the Marlins, it was another familiar salary dump. Out of contention in the NL East, Miami rid itself of Latos and first baseman Michael Morse for three minor leaguers.

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YOUTH TENNIS | 25TH EMMA HUBBS CLASSIC

Hubbs Classic finishes play Six more division winners crowned to close out tourney

By SVM Sports Staff

Family Night

The 25th annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic wrapped up play Thursday at Page Park in Dixon, as five full divisions took place, along with the conclusion of a sixth.

Eli Davidson won the 4-Square division, ahead of runner-up Landon Juekel and third-place Austin Hicks. Ryan Partington and Yamaan Alkhalaf rounded out the top five, with Jubraan Alkhalaf placing sixth, Reese Dambman taking seventh, and Karlyanna Tate finishing eighth. Ella Davidson, Tarek Khawaja, Maria Ardis, Sage Magnafici, Ava Considine, Arianna Tate, and Fareeda Alkhalaf also competed.

Avery Meyer won the 13 girls singles title, winning 22 games to beat Abby Aitken (14), Riley Bally (12), and Hailey Kratzner (0).

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Chicken will be provided, and anyone wishing to attend should bring a dish to pass. There will be family play & alumni matches for anyone who wants to bring a racket.

Avery Meyer & Riley Bally then teamed up to take the 13 boys & girls doubles crown, in a division postponed by rain midway through play on Tuesday. Meyer & Bally won 19 games to finish ahead of Noah Grot & Jonathon Rhodes (12), Brady Partington & Holden Longan (11), and Eli Davidson & Landon Juekel (6).

Andrew Ivarson & Luke Steinke edged out Daniel Ferguson & Jonathon Rivera for the 15 boys doubles title, 19-18. Ryan Lawton & Ethan LeSage were third (6), and Matthew Hodge & Quentin Larson were fourth (5).

The day concluded with the 18 girls and 18 boys doubles divisions.

Katie Hammitt & Emily Long won 26 games to take the girls bracket, ahead of Paige Gramling & Ally Klein (21), Avery Meyer & Larissa Gallardo (14), Katelyn Grell & Anna Ivarson (10), and Lauren Turffs & Jacqueline Fazekas (9).

Devin Attig & Michael Gale won the 18 boys crown by taking 17 games.

KC Knack & Jake Neisewander were next (12), followed by Bryce Stanley & Devin Anderson (10), and Josh Payne & Zach Healy (9).

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While Jonathon Rivera and Daniel Ferguson beat schoolmates Ryan Lawton and Ethan LeSage 7-1, that one game Lawton and LeSage won turned out to be the difference between a tie for first overall and a runner-up finish for Rivera and Ferguson.

“We beat them in that last game, and that one point is all they lost by,” said Lawton with a laugh, while Rivera shook his head. “We knocked them into second, and Daniel was getting really mad about it.”

The Sterling duo of Andrew Ivarson and Luke Steinke won the division with 19 points, followed

by Rivera and Ferguson.

Lawton and LeSage were third, and Newman’s Matthew Hodge and Quentin Larson finished fourth.

Ivarson, whose sister, Anna, has also played at the Hubbs Classic over the past few years, loves the chance to come to Dixon and play against kids from other schools.

“It’s fun, because you get to play people you’re going to play during the [high school] season,” Ivarson said. “You also get to play with your partner and get better, so when you do play in the season, you know how they play and how to communicate.”

If and when the duos do meet again in the future, whether on the JV or var-

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Newman’s Quentin Larson (left) and Matthew Hodge teamed up Thursday in the 15 boys doubles division at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic. sity, the foundation built by playing together in the summer tournament will make the rivalry friendlier.

“No trash talk, just kind of joke around with them and have fun,” Ivarson said.

“You can look back at it and say, ‘Oh, that was fun,’” Steinke added.

“When you’re out there in the middle of the match, you’re not really thinking about that, but you know when you’re done, you’ll like it.”

The Dixon kids believe that it gives them a little practice in what it will be like to play against kids from other schools at the high school level.

“It kind of gives you a preview of what you’re

going to see next year,” Lawton said.

The biggest key, according to Rivera, is the preparation that will be needed without prior knowledge of your opponent’s style and skill level, something that will occur in nearly every meet he and his teammates will play in during their prep careers.

“Playing with different people from different towns makes it more intense, both at JV and varsity,” Rivera said. “The people in your own school, when you play tennis with them, you know their style of play because you know them personally. But other people from different schools, you don’t

know how they play, so that changes how you approach the match.”

Hodge, who will be a sophomore at Newman this fall, has plenty of experience with that.

Having just picked up the game last year, he’s not very familiar with anyone he’s played so far as a Comet.

“I don’t really know any of these guys, except for my partner [Quentin],” Hodge said. “I only started playing this year; I never took lessons growing up. All three of my brothers played tennis, so I just kind of went with it. It’s just a lot of fun to play, and go up against the other people in this tournament.”

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“Those are her two focuses in the summer, 4-H and tennis,” said Bally’s mom, Michelle. “She takes lessons here, then works with her goats. It’s great to see her have so much success.”

Riley was sure she’d fare well at the fair, but was still excited when she had two top placers in the same class.

“There was only three people, so I knew I’d do OK,” Riley said. “It was cool to win, though.

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“I like singles better, because I don’t have to rely on somebody else,” she said. “Also, if I fail, I don’t have to apologize to my partner all the time.”

Bally says she will con-

tinue to enjoy playing, especially taking lessons during the summer with Hubbs and her staff.

Someday, perhaps, she’ll be one of those staff members, teaching the game to the younger kids.

“I’ve learned a lot from Emma and my teachers,” Bally said, “and I want to keep playing and getting batter ... and maybe help out at this tournament when I get older.”

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“But internally, it was a violation of team policies. And that’s as far as I’ll go,” Meyer concluded.

Over the course of 13 seasons as a head coach, Meyer has crushed it everywhere he has been: three national titles, and multiple conference championships at Bowling Green, Utah, Florida, and now Ohio State.

He has had his share of both internal and external problems, too – 31 players arrested during his tenure at Florida – but it’s probably fair to say his deepest wounds have been self-inflicted.

Meyer was such a control freak during his Gators days that he fired off messages to his staff from a pew in church.

He was so consumed by losing back then that he dropped 20 pounds in little more than a week trying to make sure he didn’t lose again.

Three weeks after Alabama ended Florida’s unbeaten run in the 2009 SEC Championship game – and after a brief, unannounced hospital stay because of chest pains – Meyer surprised the college football world with a retirement announcement ... only to un-retire 24 hours after that.

He finally made good on the threat to leave after a win in the 2011 Outback Bowl, then segued into the television booth.

A year on the sidelines stoked his hunger to return, but it also taught him that balancing football, family, and fitness was not an impossible act.

When he returned at Ohio State, he often

showed off a contract he negotiated with his wife and kids – “tougher than any contract I’ve ever signed in my life,” is how he put it – to make sure he kept his priorities straight.

That balance was on display later Thursday afternoon, when Meyer sat down with reporters in a more comfortable setting.

He was no more forthcoming about the suspensions, but candid about almost everything else. Every coach in the country preaches a “next-man up” philosophy, but through relentless recruiting, shrewd talent evaluation, and a player development program that rivals any operation in the NFL, Meyer has turned it into an art form at Ohio State.

He has lost his starting quarterback several times already on the eve of big games and barely missed a beat.

And so he was asked at least a dozen times during the later session whether J.T. Barrett or Cardale Jones – two QBs pressed into service because of injuries – would be his starter next season, as well as whether Braxton Miller, whose injury at the start of 2014 began the revolving door at quarterback, was switching to the H-back position.

Meyer said Miller would switch, but wasn’t giving up much beyond that.

“Is it possible we’ll see all three on the field at the same time?” someone finally asked.

“Yup,” Meyer said.

“Would you elaborate?” came the followup question.

The grin on his face suggested knew the answer.

“No,” he said, grinning wider still.

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Men’s Rock River Classic at Shady Oaks, Amboy Saturday’s first-round tee times 8 a.m.

Andrew Blackburn (Rock River), Leo Heaton (Prophet Hills), Brian Weidman (Sunset), Dave Kemp (Shady Oaks) 8:10 a.m.

Trevor Sisson (Emerald Hill), Tommie Houzenga (Prairie Ridge), Callen Smith (Erie), Norm Deets (Oakville) 8:20 a.m.

Ryan Hurley (Rock River), Heath Warner (Prophet Hills), Pat Marshall (Sunset), Dan Koch (Shady Oaks) 8:30 a.m.

Rick Andersen (Emerald Hill), Tim Slavin (Prairie Ridge), Joe Howard (Erie), Dave Kirk (Oakville) 8:40 a.m.

Jeff Sands (Rock River), Scott Hammer (Prophet Hills), Brian Anderson (Sunset), John Klausen (Shady Oaks)

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The Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo (right) and Dexter Fowler celebrate Rizzo’s three-run home run Thursday in Milwaukee. The Cubs rallied for a 5-2 victory.

Cubs rally in Milwaukee Sox’s streak snapped; Cards come back at home By the Associated Press

Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer with two out in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Thursday night at Miller Park.

The Cubs won for the third time in four games since they were swept in a weekend series against lowly Philadelphia.

Rizzo finished with three hits, and Kris Bryant’s sacrifice fly and Kyle Schwarber’s RBI single tacked on two insurance runs in the ninth.

Jimmy Nelson pitched seven innings of two-hit ball for Milwaukee, but Chicago rallied in the eighth. Addison Russell and Fowler singled against Jeremy Jeffress before Will Smith (4-2) came in and gave up Rizzo’s 18th homer.

The first five batters reached in Boston’s fourrun sixth before Sale (9-6) was lifted. He allowed seven runs and 12 hits in his worst start since April.

Jose Abreu hit a two-run homer in the first for the White Sox.

Today’s games • Yankees (TBA) at White Sox (Rodon 4-3), 7:10 p.m. (CSN/670 AM • Cubs (Hammel 5-5) at Brewers (Jungmann 5-2), 7:10 p.m. (780 AM) • Rockies (Kendrick 4-11) at Cardinals (Wacha 11-4), 7:15 p.m.

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Cardinals 9, Rockies 8:

Matt Carpenter hit a pair of home runs, and Greg Garcia’s bases-loaded walk capped a three-run rally in the ninth inning as St. Louis won at home.

Carpenter went 4-for-5 with four RBIs after moving back to the leadoff spot. It was his first career multi-homer game, and he has a career-high 12 home runs this season.

Jhonny Peralta’s tworun single off Rockies closer John Axford tied the game at 8-all, and Garcia’s walk scored Kolten Wong.

Red Sox 8, White Sox 2: Xander Bogaerts and

David Ortiz each had three hits, and Boston beat Chris Sale at Fenway, snapping Chicago’s seven-game winning streak.

Knuckleballer Steven Wright (4-4) pitched seven effective innings in Boston’s third win in 15 games. Brock Holt had a two-run single, and Rusney Castillo homered.

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Other players said they were also forced to play while hurt and were threatened with the loss of scholarship, while Beckman faces allegations of physically confronting two players.

Beckman dodged the most specific questions about these claims while speaking for nearly 12 minutes from a podium in a ballroom at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, while reiterating that he and the players remain focused on the 2015

opener on Sept. 4 against Kent State.

Players, he said, were always welcome to discuss issues with him.

“That’s why our players, if there is any issue whatsoever they are having, that door is always open, and we are there to help them,” he said.

Beckman said the topic of the allegations has not arisen with recruits.

“People understand this is a quality education, and they understand this program is moving forward and has become better and better each year,” he said.

His coaching philosophy has not changed, he

said, describing the role of coaches as “fathers.”

The allegations, he said, have brought the team together.

“We’ve become a closer football team that I’ve been around since I’ve been at Illinois,” Beckman said.

He maintained his typical enthusiastic tone while speaking to reporters, and expressed optimism about his future at Illinois.

“I’m proud to be in this profession,” Beckman said. “I’m proud to be the Fighting Illini head football coach. I’m proud we are making strides each and every year.”

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Ben Heflin (Rock River), Aaron Heaton (Prophet Hills), Scott Aken (Sunset), Steve Hanson (Shady Oaks) 9:10 a.m.

Rod Anderson (Emerald Hill), Dave Moeller (Prairie Ridge), Ryan Mose (Erie), Kyle Knutti (Oakville) 9:20 a.m.

Audie Rudiger (Rock River), Mike Shinville (Prophet Hills), Jeff Johnson (Sunset), Jim Larkin (Shady Oaks) 9:30 a.m.

Nick Olds (Emerald Hill), Todd Nelson (Prairie Ridge), Dino Adamson (Erie), Doug Strehlow (Oakville) 9:40 a.m.

Nathan Blackburn (Rock River), Tim Smith (Prophet Hills), Nate Bramm (Sunset), T.J. Mitchell (Shady Oaks) 9:50 a.m.

Keith Frederick (Emerald Hill), Scott Lindeman (Prairie Ridge), Don Kuhman (Erie), Tracy Queckboerner (Oakville) 10 a.m.

Danny Ivey (Rock River), Brian Zschiesche (Prophet Hills), Randy James (Sunset), Jeramey Wittenauer (Shady Oaks) 10:10 a.m.

Brady Bostelman (Emerald Hill), Roger Smith (Prairie Ridge), Fred Wolf (Erie), Tom Ehlers (Oakville) 10:20 a.m.

Dave Pilgrim (Rock River), Andy Ames (Prophet Hills), Miles Beske (Sunset), Nick Dinges (Shady Oaks) 10:30 a.m.

Nate Olson (Emerald Hill), Ken Hagge (Prairie Ridge), Tom Rickels (Erie), Nick Strehlow (Oakville)

MLB American League East Division W L Pct New York 57 44 .564 Baltimore 51 50 .505 Toronto 52 51 .505 Tampa Bay 51 52 .495 Boston 45 58 .437 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 61 40 .604 Minnesota 53 48 .525 Detroit 50 52 .490 Chicago 49 51 .490 Cleveland 46 54 .460 West Division W L Pct Houston 58 45 .563 Los Angeles 55 46 .545 Texas 49 52 .485 Seattle 46 57 .447 Oakland 45 57 .441

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Thursday’s results Detroit 9, Baltimore 8 Toronto 5, Kansas City 2 Boston 8, Chicago White Sox 2 Texas 7, N.Y. Yankees 6 Houston 3, L.A. Angels 0 Minnesota 9, Seattle 5 Cleveland at Oakland, late Today’s games Detroit (Farmer 0-2) at Baltimore (W.Chen 5-6), 6:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Cueto 0-0) at Toronto (Hutchison 9-2), 6:07 p.m.

Tampa Bay (E.Ramirez 8-4) at Boston (E.Rodriguez 6-3), 6:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 11-5) at Texas (N.Martinez 5-6), 7:05 p.m.

Arizona (R.De La Rosa 8-5) at Houston (Feldman 4-5), 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Undecided) at Chicago White Sox (Rodon 4-3), 7:10 p.m.

Seattle (T.Walker 7-7) at Minnesota (Milone 5-2), 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Salazar 8-6) at Oakland (Graveman 6-7), 8:35 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Santiago 7-4) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 8-6), 9:10 p.m.

Saturday’s games Kansas City at Toronto, 12:07 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Boston, 12:35 p.m.

L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 3:05 p.m.

Detroit at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Arizona at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Chi. White Sox, 6:10 p.m.

Seattle at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Oakland, 8:05 p.m.

Sunday’s games Kansas City at Toronto, 12:07 p.m.

Detroit at Baltimore, 12:35 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Boston, 12:35 p.m.

Arizona at Houston, 1:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Chi. White Sox, 1:10 p.m.

Seattle at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Texas, 2:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 3:10 p.m.

RED SOX 8, WHITE SOX 2 Chicago

Boston

ab r h bi ab r h bi Eaton cf 3 1 2 0 B.Holt 2b 5 1 1 2 Saladin 3b 4 0 1 0 Bogarts ss 4 2 3 1 MeCarr lf 3 0 0 0 HRmrz lf 5 0 1 1 Abreu 1b 4 1 1 2 Ortiz dh 3 0 3 2 LaRoch dh 4 0 0 0 Napoli 1b 3 0 0 0 AlRmrz ss 4 0 2 0 RCastll rf 4 2 2 1 Shuck rf 4 0 1 0 Sandovl 3b 2 0 0 0 Flowrs c 3 0 0 0 Rutledg 3b 1 1 0 0 LeGarc ph 1 0 0 0 Swihart c 4 1 2 0 CSnchz 2b 4 0 0 0 BrdlyJr cf 3 1 1 1 Totals 34 2 7 2 Totals 34 8 13 8 Chicago 200 000 000 — 2 Boston 100 024 10x — 8 LOB–Chicago 7, Boston 7. 2B–Al.Ramirez (20), Ortiz (18). HR–Abreu (17), R.Castillo (2). SB–Eaton (8), Bogaerts (5). SF– Bogaerts.

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Sale L,9-6 5 12 7 7 1 7 M.Albers 2 1 1 1 1 2 Da.Jennings 1 0 0 0 0 1 Boston S.Wright W,4-4 7 6 2 2 2 8 Ross Jr. 1 0 0 0 0 2 Tazawa 1 1 0 0 0 1 Sale pitched to 5 batters in the 6th.

HBP–by Sale (Bradley Jr., Rutledge). WP– Sale.

National League East Division W L Pct GB Washington 54 46 .540 — New York 52 50 .510 3 Atlanta 46 56 .451 9 Miami 42 60 .412 13 Philadelphia 39 64 .379 16½ Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 65 37 .637 — Pittsburgh 59 42 .584 5½ Chicago 54 47 .535 10½ Cincinnati 46 54 .460 18 Milwaukee 44 59 .427 21½ West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 57 45 .559 — San Francisco 56 45 .554 ½ Arizona 49 51 .490 7 San Diego 49 53 .480 8 Colorado 43 57 .430 13 Thursday’s results San Diego 8, N.Y. Mets 7 Washington 1, Miami 0 Philadelphia 4, Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 15, Pittsburgh 5 St. Louis 9, Colorado 8 Chicago Cubs 5, Milwaukee 2 Today’s games Atlanta (W.Perez 4-0) at Philadelphia (Hamels 6-7), 6:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Locke 5-6) at Cincinnati (Lorenzen 3-5), 6:10 p.m.

San Diego (Kennedy 6-9) at Miami (Phelps 4-7), 6:10 p.m.

Washington (G.Gonzalez 8-4) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 9-7), 6:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 11-5) at Texas (N.Martinez 5-6), 7:05 p.m.

Arizona (R.De La Rosa 8-5) at Houston (Feldman 4-5), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Hammel 5-5) at Milwaukee (Jungmann 5-2), 7:10 p.m.

Colorado (K.Kendrick 4-11) at St. Louis (Wacha 11-4), 7:15 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Santiago 7-4) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 8-6), 9:10 p.m.

Saturday’s games L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 3:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

Arizona at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

San Diego at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

San Francisco at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday’s games Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 12:10 p.m.

San Diego at Miami, 12:10 p.m.

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 12:35 p.m.

Arizona at Houston, 1:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 1:15 p.m.

San Francisco at Texas, 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 3:10 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:08 p.m.

Thursday’s box scores

CUBS 5, BREWERS 2 Chicago

Milwaukee ab r h bi ab r h bi Fowler cf 4 1 2 0 GParra cf 4 1 2 0 Schwrr lf-c 5 0 1 1 Lucroy c 4 1 1 1 Coghln 3b-lf 3 0 0 0 Braun rf 3 0 1 1 Denorfi ph-lf 2 0 0 0 Lind 1b 4 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 4 1 3 3 KDavis lf 3 0 0 0 Soler rf 4 0 0 0 Gennett 2b 4 0 1 0 SCastro ss 4 1 1 0 Segura ss 4 0 0 0 D.Ross c 1 0 0 0 HPerez 3b 3 0 1 0 Soriano p 0 0 0 0 Nelson p 2 0 0 0 Strop p 0 0 0 0 SPetrsn ph 1 0 0 0 JHerrr ph 1 0 1 0 Jeffrss p 0 0 0 0 HRndn p 0 0 0 0 WSmith p 0 0 0 0 Arrieta p 1 0 0 0 Blazek p 0 0 0 0 Bryant ph-3b 1 0 0 1 ARussll 2b 4 2 1 0 Totals 34 5 9 5 Totals 32 2 6 2 Chicago 000 000 032 — 5 Milwaukee 002 000 000 — 2 E–Schwarber (3). LOB–Chicago 7, Milwaukee 6. 2B–Rizzo (26), Lucroy (12). HR– Rizzo (18). SB–G.Parra 2 (9), H.Perez (1).

CS–Braun (2). S–Arrieta. SF–Bryant.

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Arrieta 6 5 2 2 3 6 Soriano W,2-0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Strop H,15 1 0 0 0 0 1 H.Rondon S,14-17 1 0 0 0 0 0 Milwaukee Nelson 7 2 0 0 3 8 Jeffress 0 2 2 2 0 0 W.Smith L,4-2 BS,4 2/3 1 1 1 0 1 Blazek 1 1/3 4 2 2 0 1 Jeffress pitched to 2 batters in the 8th.

WP–Arrieta, Nelson, Blazek.

CARDINALS 9, ROCKIES 8 Colorado

St. Louis ab r h bi ab r h bi Blckmn cf 4 1 2 0 MCrpnt 3b-1b 5 4 4 4 Reyes ss 4 1 1 1 Grichk cf 4 1 1 0 CGnzlz rf 4 1 2 0 Wong 2b 4 1 2 1 Arenad 3b 5 0 1 1 JhPerlt ss 4 1 2 2 Dickrsn lf 3 0 1 1 Kozma pr 0 0 0 0 Betncrt p 0 0 0 0 Heywrd rf 4 0 2 1 Stubbs ph 1 0 1 0 Molina c 4 0 1 0 Fridrch p 0 0 0 0 Rynlds 1b 3 0 0 0 Descals ph 1 0 0 0 Cishek p 0 0 0 0 Kahnle p 0 0 0 0 Siegrist p 0 0 0 0 Logan p 0 0 0 0 Soclvch p 0 0 0 0 Axford p 0 0 0 0 GGarci ph-3b 1 0 0 1 LeMahi 2b 4 1 3 0 Pisctty lf 4 1 2 0 Paulsn 1b 3 0 0 0 CMrtnz p 2 1 0 0 Hundly c 5 2 2 2 Maness p 0 0 0 0 Rusin p 2 1 2 2 Moss ph-1b 2 0 0 0 BBarns ph-lf 3 1 1 0 Villanv p 0 0 0 0 Totals 39 8 16 7 Totals 37 9 14 9 Colorado 100 311 020 — 8 St. Louis 130 020 003 — 9 One out when winning run scored.

E–Siegrist 2 (3), M.Carpenter (10). DP–St. Louis 3. LOB–Colorado 10, St. Louis 9.

2B–Blackmon (18), Arenado (26), Hundley (16), M.Carpenter (25), Grichuk (18), Piscotty (2). 3B–Heyward (2). HR–Hundley (8), Rusin (1), M.Carpenter 2 (12). SB–LeMahieu (13). CS–Blackmon 2 (10), Wong (6).

S–Blackmon. SF–Reyes.

IP H R ER BB SO Colorado Rusin 5 10 6 6 0 5 Betancourt 1 1 0 0 0 0 Friedrich 1 0 0 0 1 0 Kahnle H,9 2/3 0 0 0 1 0 Logan H,19 1/3 1 1 1 0 1 Axford L,3-5 BS,5 1/3 2 2 2 3 0 St. Louis C.Martinez 5 10 5 5 0 6 Maness BS,3-6 1 2 1 1 1 1 Cishek 1 1 0 0 1 1 Siegrist 1/3 2 2 2 0 0 Socolovich 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 Villanueva W,4-3 1 1 0 0 0 0 Logan pitched to 1 batter in the 9th.

HBP–by Friedrich (Wong), by Villanueva (Paulsen), by C.Martinez (LeMahieu). PB– Hundley.

Golf PGA – Quicken Loans National Thursday At Robert Trent Jones Golf Club Shoal Creek, Ala. Purse: $6.7 million Yardage: 7,385; Par 71 (36-35) First Round a-denotes amateur Retief Goosen 32-31 — 63 Ryo Ishikawa 33-30 — 63 Justin Leonard 33-31 — 64 Kevin Chappell 33-31 — 64 Ernie Els 33-31 — 64 Steve Wheatcroft 33-32 — 65 Jeff Overton 31-34 — 65 Mark Hubbard 32-33 — 65 Andy Sullivan 31-34 — 65 Patrick Rodgers 32-34 — 66 Greg Owen 34-32 — 66 Jonas Blixt 32-34 — 66 Justin Rose 32-34 — 66 Justin Thomas 32-34 — 66 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano 34-32 — 66 Arjun Atwal 31-35 — 66 Ollie Schniederjans 32-34 — 66 Jason Bohn 33-34 — 67 Rickie Fowler 33-34 — 67 Danny Lee 34-33 — 67 Pat Perez 35-32 — 67 John Peterson 35-32 — 67 Adam Hadwin 33-34 — 67 Robert Allenby 35-32 — 67 Charles Howell III 35-32 — 67 Bill Haas 35-32 — 67 Jason Gore 34-34 — 68 Chad Campbell 33-35 — 68 Mark Wilson 33-35 — 68 Seung-Yul Noh 34-34 — 68 Jonathan Byrd 36-32 — 68 Cameron Tringale 34-34 — 68 Jim Herman 36-32 — 68 S.J. Park 33-35 — 68 Daniel Summerhays 35-33 — 68 Nick Taylor 34-34 — 68 Tiger Woods 37-31 — 68 David Lingmerth 35-33 — 68 Steven Bowditch 34-34 — 68 Hudson Swafford 33-35 — 68 Will Wilcox 34-34 — 68 Whee Kim 36-32 — 68

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Women’s British Open Thursday At Trump Turnberry Ailsa Course Turnberry, Scotland Purse: $3 million Yardage: 6,410; Par: 72 (36-36) First Round Hyo Joo Kim 33-32 — 65 Cristie Kerr 31-35 — 66 Lydia Ko 32-34 — 66 Q Baek 32-35 — 67 So Yeon Ryu 31-36 — 67 Katie Burnett 33-35 — 68 Jin Young Ko 33-35 — 68 Teresa Lu 34-34 — 68 Mika Miyazato 35-33 — 68 Azahara Munoz 35-33 — 68 Shiho Oyama 37-31 — 68 Florentyna Parker 34-34 — 68 Suzann Pettersen 36-32 — 68 Nicole Broch Larsen 36-33 — 69 Minjee Lee 33-36 — 69 Misuzu Narita 35-34 — 69 Anna Nordqvist 34-35 — 69 Inbee Park 35-34 — 69 Beatriz Recari 34-35 — 69 Klara Spilkova 36-33 — 69 Angela Stanford 38-31 — 69 Amy Yang 35-34 — 69

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Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BASEBALL — Suspended Baltimore SS Jared Breen (Delmarva-SAL) and RHP Nick Cunningham (Delmarva-SAL) 80 games each after positive tests for a performanceenhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NEW YORK KNICKS — Signed C Kristaps Porzingis and G Jerian Grant.

COLLEGE IOWA — Announced sophomore DB Solomon Warfield will transfer.

OHIO STATE — Suspended junior DE Joey Bosa, sophomore HB Jalin Marshall, senior WR Corey Smith and junior HB Dontre Wilson one game for violating department of athletics policy.

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2015 CARROLL COUNTY FAIR AUGUST 4-8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

8:00 a.m. Judging: Farm Produce & Fruits (Open & Junior) 8:30 a.m. Judging: Open Beef 8:30 a.m. Judging: Junior Sheep Followed by Junior Wether Show 9:00 a.m. Judging: Poultry 10:30 a.m. Floriculture (Division 1 & Junior) 6:00 p.m. Judging: Rabbits 7:00 p.m. Judging: 4-H Livestock & Small Animal Auction (Poultry Building) 7:00 p.m. Illini State Truck Pull NEW: 2HOT2FARM Tractor Class (FREE Grandstand)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

8:00 a.m. Judging: Junior Beef 8:00 a.m. Judging: Open Sheep & Open Market Lamb 10:30 a.m. Judging: Culinary Baking (Open & Junior) 11:00 a.m. Antique & Farmer Tractor Pull 2:00 p.m. Style Show (Green Exhibition Building) 6:00 p.m. Tractor Parade 7:00 p.m. Badger State Tractor Pull (FREE Grandstand)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

9:00 a.m. Judging: Dairy Cows (Open & Junior) 11:30 a.m. Cow Classes in Milk 8:00 p.m. Dustin Lynch in Concert (RESERVED SEATS Grandstand)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

8:30 a.m. Judging: Pleasure Horse Show Participants enter West Gate 10:00 a.m. Judging: Culinary (Baking) (Men’s & Specialty Baking) 12:00 p.m. Garden Tractor Pull 12:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull Registration (Hospitality Tent) 1:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull 1 - 5 p.m. Bags Tournament 2 - 5 p.m. Funky Munky Wrestling (By Dairy Barn) 7:00 p.m. Power Wheel Demo, followed by the Demolition Derby (RESERVED SEATS Grandstand)

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AMERICAN DREAMS AMUSEMENTS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 TH 8:00 P.M.

KIDS’ DAYS: Wednesday & Saturday: 1 - 5 p.m.

Thursday: 6 - 10 p.m.

Wristbands $10.00 2 Bikes Given Away Thursday Night

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

9:00 a.m. Judging: Dairy Heifers (Open & Junior) 10:00 a.m. Judging: Floriculture (Division II) 10:30 a.m. Judging: Culinary Baking 1 – 3 p.m. Power Wheel Races followed by the Bicycle Races 4:30 p.m. Ag Olympics (Near Dairy Show Ring) 7:00 p.m. Tri- County Pullers Mini Rod Competition - 3 Classes (FREE Grandstand)

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Wednesday, August 5: Noon - 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 6: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 7: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 8: Noon - 3:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the Carroll County Farm Bureau & Carroll County 4-H

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FAMILY FUN AT THE 2015 CARROLL COUNTY FAIR

Power Big Wheel Races Thursday, August 6 at 1 p.m.

• Registration at 12:30 p.m.

• Ages 2 - 7: Bring your own battery-powered Big Wheel!

• FREE entry! All entrants receive a prize!

• Sponsored by Carroll County Fair & Milledgeville State Bank • Race run by the Milledgeville Men’s Club near the Rabbit Barn at the West End of the grounds.

Bicycle Races Thursday, August 7 after the Power Big Wheel Races • Registration at 12:30 p.m.

• Ages 2 - 16: Classes 6 and under; 7 - 8 years; 9 - 10 years; 11 - 12 years; and 13 - 16 years • Bring your own bicycle and ride hard and fast for a prize!

• FREE entry! (Must purchase fair ticket if age requires) • Heat races for all classes depending on the number of entries • Prizes of $10 and trophy for first place overall; and in each bracket; $8 for second place, $5 for third place, $3 for fourth place and $2 for fifth place • Sponsored by the Carroll County Fair with the assistance of the Milledgeville Men’s Club • Trophies donated by Milledgeville State Bank

Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull Saturday, August 8 at 1 p.m.

Open to all boys and girls weighing 10 to 80 pounds. Participants will be divided into three weight classes after all entries have been received. All liability and risks must be assumed by the contestant. Trophies will be given to the top three Pedal Pull participants who pull the longest distance in each of the categories.

Sponsored by Carroll County Farm Bureau Young Leaders and the Carroll County 4-H. • Registration at 12:30 p.m. near the hospitality tent • Sponsored by Carroll County Farm Bureau • Visit www.carrollcountyfair.info for entry form

Do you know how many free things there are to do at the fair once you come inside? Check out the hospitality tent offerings as well as all the other things you can enjoy for free.

Hospitality Tent Events Tuesday, August 4 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Music by Ray Rose

Wednesday, August 5 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Music by the band Breaking Light

Thursday, August 6 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Painting classes by Laura Readdy

Friday, August 7 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Hinrichs Custom Woodworking by Andy Hinrichs and family Line Dancing by River Country Stomp

6:00 pm Saturday, August 8 5:30 pm 6:00 pm

Shelley’s Dance Studio Karaoke Music by Ray Rose

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How fast can you go in the Big Wheel Races?

Can you beat your best friend in the Bicycle Races?

How much weight can YOU pull in the Pedal Tractor Pull?

Wander down to the show ring at the east end, and watch the beef and dairy, sheep, and poultry being judged. Did you agree with the judge?

• Now Stroll through the other departments at the west end: • How would your penmanship compare to your classmates?

• Check out those table settings. Wow! • Look at the artwork on display!

• Check out the decorated cakes.

• Would you like a bunny like the ones shown in the Rabbit Barn?

• Check out the business displays and enter ALL the drawings.

• How about the variety of projects in the 4-H building?

• Do you like to reminisce? Visit the Antique Tractor Display and then stop in to see all kinds of antiques in the green building at the west end. What is that strange contraption?

Kids’ Power Wheels Demo Derby

Enjoy the free grandstand

Saturday, August 8 at 7 p.m.

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This week’s racing schedules

This week’s standings

SPRINT CUP Windows 10 400

NASCAR Sprint Cup

Site: Long Pond, Pennsylvania Schedule: Today, practice (NBCSN, 10 a.m.), qualifying (NBCSN, 3:30 p.m.); Saturday, practice (NBCSN, 8 a.m.); Sunday, race, 12:30 p.m. (NBCSN) Track: Pocono Raceway (triangle, 2.5 miles) Race distance: 160 laps, 400 miles Last week: Kyle Busch won the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to complete an XfinityCup weekend sweep.

Next race: Cheez-It 355, Aug. 9, Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, New York

XFINITY US Cellular 250 Site: Newton, Iowa Schedule: Today, practice (NBCSN, 6 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (NBCSN, 3:30 p.m.), race, 7 p.m.

(NBCSN) Track: Iowa Speedway (oval, 0.894 miles) Race distance: 250 laps, 223.5 miles Next race: Zippo 200, Aug. 8, Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, New York

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS Pocono Mountains 150 Site: Long Pond, Pennsylvania Schedule: Today, practice (FS1, 1 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (FS1, 9 a.m.), race, noon (FS1) Track: Pocono Raceway (triangle, 2.5 miles) Race distance: 60 laps, 150 miles Next race: Careers for Veterans 200, Aug. 15, Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Michigan

INDYCAR Honda Indy 200 Site: Lexington, Ohio Schedule: Today, practice; Saturday, practice, qualifying (NBCSN, 2 p.m.); Sunday, race, 1 p.m. (CNBC) Track: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (road course, 2.258 miles) Race distance: 90 laps, 203.22 miles Next race: ABC Supply 500, Aug. 23, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pennsylvania

FORMULA ONE Last week: Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel won the Hungarian Grand Prix for his second victory of the year.

Next race: Belgian Grand Prix, Aug. 23, Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, SpaFrancorchamps, Belgium.

NHRA Sonoma Nationals Site: Sonoma, California Schedule: Today, qualifying; Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, 7 p.m.); Sunday, final eliminations (ESPN2, 8 p.m.)

Track: Sonoma Raceway Next race: Northwest Nationals, Aug. 7-9, Pacific Raceways, Kent, Wash.

1. Kevin Harvick 2. Joey Logano 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 4. Jimmie Johnson 5. Martin Truex Jr. 6. Brad Keselowski 7. Matt Kenseth 8. Kurt Busch 9. Jamie McMurray 10. Denny Hamlin 11. Jeff Gordon 12. Ryan Newman 13. Paul Menard (tie) Kasey Kahne 15. Clint Bowyer 16. Carl Edwards 17. Aric Almirola 18. Greg Biffle 19. Austin Dillon 20. Kyle Larson AP

Kyle Busch kisses the bricks on the start/finish line Sunday after winning the NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Great chemistry with crew chief Adam Stevens has helped Busch in his successful return from a broken leg.

Chemistry proving right Crew chief Stevens pushes Busch’s comeback along “We just wanted to come back and get back into a rhythm of things, and finish top-20, finCHARLOTTE, N.C. – There was ish top-15, get to some toplittle doubt that Kyle Busch and Date Race Place 10s,” Busch said. “But right when I crew chief Adam Stevens could Feb. 14 Sprint Unlimited 8 did come back, I felt ready to go. I be successful together. The duo Feb. 19 Budweiser Duel 2 2 didn’t want to come back and not won 19 of their 52 Xfinity Series May 16 All-Star Race 6 be ready to contend for race wins. races, so chemistry clearly wasn’t May 24 Charlotte 11 “Jelling with Adam Stevens a problem.

May 31 Dover 36 and just getting used to him as a Still, Joe Gibbs Racing couldn’t June 7 Pocono 9 crew chief, obviously I’ve worked guarantee that Stevens would June 14 Michigan 43 with him on the Xfinity side, but immediately excel in his promoJune 28 Sonoma 1 never at the Sprint Cup level. tion to the Sprint Cup Series.

July 5 Daytona 17 This is an entirely different game And, when Busch was injured July 11 Kentucky 1 up here, but it’s all worked, and a day before the Daytona 500, July 19 New Hampshire 1 we’ve certainly exceeded our Stevens was given a setback that July 26 Brickyard 1 expectations.” could have derailed the No. 18 You look at them and look at Stevens said it’s a shared team for the season. their eyes, there was no backing outlook about racing that Instead, Stevens plugged away up. We talked about, ‘Hey, if we has allowed them to take off with three different drivers, get Kyle back, we’ve got a chance.’ since Busch returned from a broand had the team ready for Busch’s return in May. Now they But, everybody here would have ken right leg and broken left foot. probably said it’s probably not a are coming off a Brickyard 400 “Kyle and I, we look at race cars good one, including me. It’s just victory on Sunday – their third and racing the same way,” Steconsecutive Cup win, and fourth worked out unbelievably.” vens said. “We both know that in the last five races going into Busch is now within reach of the it’s not about making any one Pocono this weekend. top 30 in the Sprint Cup standings. item on the car or any one strat“I appreciate Adam being able Should he crack that mark, he can egy or any one weekend perfect, to hold everybody together for 11 earn a berth in the Chase for the it’s about making all the 10 or 12 weeks,” team owner Joe Gibbs Sprint Cup championship. things that make a car go fast as said. “That’s hard to do. You think Busch admits they’ve exceeded good as you can, and moving on you’re probably out of the Chase? their expectations. to the next one.”

BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

Busch 2015 Sprint Cup results

INDYCAR

Walker to step down at end of year President of competition takes blame for myriad problems By the Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS – IndyCar president of competition Derrick Walker took the fall Thursday for technical issues that have plagued the series this year, and said he’ll resign his position at the end of the season.

Walker will stay on for the final three races of the season, which ends Aug. 30 in Sonoma, California. Walker said in a statement that the timing is right to move on to other opportunities after 2½ seasons on the job.

“I have appreciated the opportunity to work closely with the team owners, drivers, and the teams,” Walker said.

IndyCar CEO Mark Miles said Walker’s resignation surprised him, but that he understood the decision. He said Walker felt responsible for issues that have plagued the introduction of aero kits this year, and for the incidents that led to an 11th-hour change in qualifying rules for the Indianapolis 500.

Three cars went airborne in preparation for the 500, and an emergency rule change was made the morning of qualifying because IndyCar wasn’t sure why the

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IndyCar president Derrick Walker announced his resignation Thursday, which will be effective at the end of the season. Walker will stay on for the final three races, as the season ends Aug. 30 in Sonoma, California. cars were lifting.

“We were talking about push rods, and he pulled out a letter that said he decided at the end of the year, he was going to move on,” Miles told The Associated Press.

“Major issues, we look at at the end of the year.

So it was not time for me for to evaluate that.

But the year has not gone swimmingly, we’ve had things that were not planned, and he’s a big enough guy to take responsibility for that. I think he was being hard on himself.”

Miles also said he believed Walker felt he’d

lost the support of the paddock.

“I think he felt at least a couple of influential team players – I’m not going to name level or people – had turned on him, and he was personally disappointed,” Miles said. “And he’s a sensitive guy. It’s probably the toughest job in motorsports.”

Walker helped IndyCar land Boston as a new race in 2016, helped introduce a road course race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and changed the way race control is run.

He was also in charge

as the new body kits were introduced this year, and although they were rolled out amid great fan anticipation, the kits were brittle, and contact left the racing surface littered with parts and pieces.

A series of reinforcements were made right after the season-opening race, where a fan was struck in the head with a piece of debris that had flown over the grandstands.

Walker has been involved in racing for more than 40 years, in several series, including team ownership.

NHRA Top Fuel 1. Tony Schumacher 1,126 2. Antron Brown 1,041 3. Larry Dixon 920 4. Doug Kalitta 880 5. Richie Crampton 848 Funny Car 1. Matt Hagan 1,083 2. Jack Beckman 938 3. John Force 891 4. Ron Capps 879 5. Del Worsham 868 Pro Stock 1. Greg Anderson 1,201 2. Erica Enders 1,164 3. Jason Line 988 4. Chris McGaha 925 5. Allen Johnson 845 Pro Stock Motorcycle 1. Eddie Krawiec 575 2. Hector Arana Jr. 539 3. Andrew Hines 484 4. Karen Stofer 413 5. Jim Underdahl 387

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If the opener bids one of a suit, the next player makes a takeout double, and the responder redoubles to show 10-plus points, either the opening side buys the contract, or the other side plays in something doubled for penalty. As a consequence, all doubles by the opening side are for penalty and all passes below game are forcing.

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

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00044 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/13/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 9/10/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-15-15-456-010 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 15 N. Metcalf Avenue Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Imtiaz Rehman; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00044 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/13/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 9/10/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER EIGHTEEN (18) IN BLOCK NUMBER TWENTY-THREE (23) IN WYMAN'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF AMBOY, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 02-15-15-456-010 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 15 N. Metcalf Avenue Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-07865.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF WARREN H. ENGLE, Deceased.

No. 15 P 41 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of WARREN H. ENGLE. Letters of Office were issued to TODD ENGLE, 558 Palmyra Road, Dixon, Illinois 61021, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Lee County Courthouse, 309 South Galena, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the Representative, or both, on or before February 3, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 28th day of July, 2015.

Todd Engle, Independent Representative Kyle G. Carlock WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 July 31, August 7 & 14 2015 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF VERNA E. KAISER Deceased.

No. 15 P 71 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of VERNA E. KAISER. Letters of Office were issued to KARL D. KAISER, 304 N. Barton, Box 395, Tampico, Illinois, 61283, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

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Notice is hereby given that the Sterling Park District, 1913 Third Ave., Sterling, IL 61081 will receive bids until Friday, August 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM for athletic court lighting replacement at Westwood Fitness & Sports Center. All requirements and details are described and listed on the equipment list. All proposals for athletic court lighting replacement are to be equivalent or greater than the specifications provided. Prospective bidders may obtain athletic court lighting replacement specifications from the office of the Director of Recreation, Sterling Park District, 1913 Third Ave., Sterling, IL 61081, phone 815-622-6066 or email pzepezauer@sterlingparks.org.

The Sterling Park District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposal that the Sterling Park District Board of Commissioners believes to be in the best interest of the Sterling Park District.

By order of: Marvin Reyes Sterling Park District Board of Commissioners

July 31, 2015

CELEBRATIONS Published Every Other Tuesday

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before January 20, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 13th day of July, 2015.

Karl D. Kaiser Independent Representative Kyle G. Carlock WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 (815) 625-8200 July 17, 24, 31, 2015

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Please email all documents to: employment@ discoverdixon.org To send via mail: City Hall, Attn: Amanda Bradshaw, 121 W. 2nd St., Dixon, IL 61021. All documents must be received by August 21, 2015 at 4:30pm. Call Amanda Bradshaw at (815) 288-6827 with any questions.

Dixon Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center fosters a culture that is friendly, respectful, responsive, compassionate, innovative, and fun for both employees and residents that call Dixon Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center home.

We are seeking a part-time Beautician position to join our family of dedicated, talented employees. Valid Beautician license and insurance required.

Apply in person Dixon Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Home, 800 Division St, Dixon, IL, 61021 (815)284-3393 Full time position with excellent hours in a busy fast paced Sterling, IL office.

Enjoy working 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. Monday – Friday Responsibilities will include but are not limited to data entry, answering multi-line phones, billing, filing, sorting mail, daily deposits, and dealing with the public.

Must be energetic and have a willingness to help others. Must have basic accounting background and be a self starter and able to work with little supervision. Benefits include Health Insurance, 401k, paid vacation, holidays and sick time.

Send resumes to: rlambert@ withersradio.net Join a team where you are appreciated & rewarded for hard work!

Days Inn Rock Falls •PT & FT Maintenance position Apply in person at 2105 1st Ave, Rock Falls No phone calls please Looking for experienced gutter installer.

Call Dan 2884525.

Markman Peat Corporation is currently taking applications for Forklift Operators, Loader Operators, and Machine Operators. Benefits offered, incentive bonuses also offered.

Please apply in person at 13161 Fenton Rd Morrison IL 61270 Need 1-2 people for one week general labor, outside painting, no ladder work or heavy lifting. Nachusa area. $10/hr. Call 815978-2844.

Security officers needed, part time.

Must have blue card.815-716-8478

Vacancy Posting

Certified position:

•Pre-School Teacher for Milledgeville Elementary School Darcie Feltmeyer, Director Early Step PreSchool 601 S. Chestnut Shannon, IL 61078 dfeltmeyer@eastland308.com Application deadline: until position is filled

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Now accepting applications in Dixon area for janitorial cleaning, evening hours. Approximately 6 hours per week with the possibility of more hours in the future.

PLEASE APPLY ONLY IF YOU CAN PASS A CRIMINAL CONVICTION BACKGROUND CHECK. Call Denny at 815732-2126 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

EOE

Ogle County Probation and Court Services is seeking a Community Projects Coordinator with strong interpersonal, organizational, writing skills, and a willingness to learn new skills. Grant writing and computer experience a plus.

Those interested must submit a cover letter, resume, and county application (www.oglecounty .org) by August 7, 2015 to: Kenneth M. Burn Director of Court Services Ogle County Justice Center 106 S. 5th St., Suite 100 Oregon, IL 61061

Prime Solutions looking for Experienced Carpenters (decks, new additions).

primesolutions1 @hotmail.com or

815-690-4025

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Sedona Staffing searching for General Labor, Phone sales, customer service, office assistant & Welders.

Please stop into Sedona Staffing 1515A W Rt 30 Rock Falls, IL 61071.

815-716-8901

NEW TODAY Server wanted, PT. Apply in person at Joe's Pizza, 119 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. No phone calls please.

Special Education Teacher for Nachusa Campus School Full Time Certification Needed Professional Educator's License in Special Education with an LBS1 endorsement Grades 6-12. Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

No health benefits TRS benefits provided. Start Date: August 14, 2015 For more information call Janet Kacvinsky at 815-284-7796 Application deadline is August 3, 2015 Send resume to: Janet Kacvinsky P.O. Box 55 Nachusa, IL 61057 The Bureau Valley School District has an opening for an Elementary/ Junior High Art Teacher beginning with the 2015-2016 school year.

Anyone interested should send a letter of interest and resume containing at least two references to: Kristal LeRette, at Principal, klerette@bureau valley.net.

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Teacher Aide position for the 2015-2016 school year Nachusa Campus School Regional Safe School Program.

Qualifications: Must meet requirements for Teacher Assistant as outlined by the State of Illinois and the Federal Government. Must have certification on file at the ROE. Salary: $10.00 per hour. Start Date: August 14th, 2015 days.

Applications should be submitted by August 7th, 2015.

You can email your resume to: jkacvinsky@ roe47.org or you can mail your resume to the address below: Janet Kacvinsky 1261 IL Route 38 P.O. Box 55 Nachusa, IL 61057

The Milledgeville Community Credit Union is seeking enthusiastic/ energetic persons interested in working in a financial institution.

Applicants should enjoy working with the public, have an understanding of accounting, and investments, and be willing to network within the community. The credit union is accepting applications for a full-time manager and a part-time teller.

Resumes may be sent to Supervisory Committee, PO Box 70, Milledgeville, IL 61051

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

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

White Pines Ranch is looking for help in August, September, and October.

Lots of weekend help needed and some during the week. Looking for kitchen help, people to lead activities with kids, and experienced barn help.

Job application is available on homepage of our website: www.white pinesranch. com

or give us a call at 815-732-7923.

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

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

NEW TODAY Licensed Daycare has openings for children, 4C's Ok, Sterling area. 815535-0588 L506966

Good Samaritan Society - Prophets Riverview is accepting applications for Nurses and C.N.A’s. Please go and apply online at www. good-sam.com.AA/EOE, M/F/Vet/Handicap, Drug Free Workplace.

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 920 Douglas Ave. Fri. 2-6 Sat. 8-3 Thousands of new sunglasses $5 ea., New team clothes & accessories, Dorm size Refrigerator & misc items.

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Fri & Sat 7-?

805 5th Ave Antiques, wooden wagon, décor, collectibles, furniture (Old & New) ceiling fan, designer purses, jewelry, womens & mens clothes, tools, lots of misc & muffins too!

Fri & Sat 9-2pm 220 North Court Collectibles, vintage items, Elvis memorabilia, furniture, household goods & much more! New items each day!

Fri. & Sat. 7-12 313 E Fellows St. Barley used Burley bike trailer, hutch, day bed, mini fridge, Ergo, Premier Designer jewelry, furniture, household, books, electronics & misc.

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-4 Rt. 38 - 1st house on the right past the airport Clothing - Baby, men's & women's to 3x, lots of toys, furniture, & misc., ★Proceeds to benefit PADS Shelter.

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Mallard Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of “Gravity Flow Conveyor Systems” is taking applications for a “Warehouse Manager/ MRO Buyer”. This position will be responsible for the receipt and movement of all raw and finished goods material within the company and the organization of inventory control systems to insure the material is available to production when needed. In addition to these duties this position will also be responsible for the purchase of all “MRO” items used by Maintenance and other departments and will set up systems (Kan Ban) and other auto replenishment tools to insure a steady flow of expense items to the production departments.

Requirements include a history of the management of 10 or more direct reports in a fast paced production environment and the proven ability to build a successful team of individuals to get the job done efficiently and safely.

Strong organizational skills are an absolute must and the ability and desire to get the job done with a “whatever it takes” approach. Good computer skills in the standard Microsoft suite of programs as well as experience working with an “ERP” system for inventory control.

Mallard off ffers a competitive compensation package including Medical, Dental, 401K, vacation, Bonus among other employee benefits.

Please send resume to Human Resources at Mallard Manufacturing, 101 Mallard Rd., Sterling, IL 61081

Locate the items you want to buy or sell! www. saukvalley. com Diesel Mechanic and Fabricator Positions Full or Part time. Must have 15 years of verifiable experience. Pay commensurate with experience.

Send Resume to: Brechon Farm Sevices, Inc., 1270 IL Rte. 26 South, Dixon, Il 61021 or email jerry@brechonfs.com No calls please.

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Sauk Valley Media Telegraph 3200 E. Lincolnway 113 S. Peoria Sterling, IL 61081 Dixon, IL 61021 815-625-3600 ext. 5301

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Morrison Community Hospital offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package.

Morrison Community Hospital has several career opportunities available:

Position

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Pre-employment drug screen and physical required. EOE. To apply online visit www.morrisonhospital.com or apply in person Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m

Accounting Billing Clerk Sauk Valley Media, publishers of the Telegraph and Daily Gazette, seeks a fulltime Accounting Billing Clerk. This position works Monday through Friday in our Sterling office and is eligible for our complete company benefits package.

Responsibilities include: measuring/marking the newspaper for billing and post office, maintaining postal logs, daily billing, data entry, check scanning, tearsheets, and running billing reports. This position also provides support in the areas of payment posting, customer service/front desk reception, legal billing, and daily cash balancing.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with basic computer skills, valid drivers license and insurance, acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle.

Must possess good communication skills, be highly accurate and detail oriented and able to handle a variety of tasks while adhering to daily deadlines. Previous accounting or billing experience preferred.

The chosen candidate will be subject to pre-employment background, driving record and drug screenings.

Application deadline is Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Email your resume with cover letter to Amie Mock, accounting supervisor, at amock@saukvalley.com or complete an application at our Sterling office, 3200 E. Lincolnway, or Dixon office, 113 S. Peoria Ave., for the position “Accounting Billing Clerk”.

Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

This posting may not include all duties of the position.

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Bed linens, nice women's apparel, women's shoes, jackets & purses and much more!

923 Logan Avenue ESTATE SALE Lots of tools, air compressor, snow blower, bicycles, handicap scooter, Christmas village, golf clubs, tv's, furniture, recliners, bedroom set, complete fishing boat, fishing poles, lawn chairs, bedding, towels, glassware, jewelry, wheel barrows, pressure washer, large battery charger, dehumidifier, antiques, collectibles, very rare large coffee table & large lighthouse lamp, stair stepper, motor home, misc.

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Saturday 8 – 4pm 611 1st Avenue Huge Sale! Huge selection of all seasonal clothing; girls 7/8 to 14/16, boys 4T to 6/7, womens Med to 2X, mens med to 2XLT, gently used clothes, shoes all ages and gender, kids tinker toys, misc. household goods & ap(brand pliances new to slightly used). Huge selection of paper back books, new edition / re-releases. Everything must go!

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Call Mike at (815)590-9491

Fri. 3-7pm and Sat., & Sun., 10-6 7950 S. Clinton Grand Detour ESTATE SALE Assorted collectibles; fabric & Asphalt sewing machines; clocks; wall hangings; vintage jewelry; range; refrigerator; furniture including lg. Dining room table & an- T & M PAVING tiques; power chair *Asphalt paving & w/newer batteries; Patch work tools; electronics * Seal Coating and other assorted *Skid loader/ household items.

Dump Truck Work (Concrete ReMORRISON moval, Dirt and GARAGE SALES 624 Gravel Hauling) Call for free, Fri. & Sat. 9-3 no obligation 501 N Orange estimates Moving Sale 815-499-7195.

Assorted tools, Locally owned household and paAnd Operated. tio furniture.

Over 25 Years Asphalt Exp. ROCK FALLS Fully Insured GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat., 8-2 23000 Prophet Rd. 5 ½ miles Teen books, Jr. clothing lots of SXL & 9-12. Queen air mattress, gas stove, stainless steel sink, jet pump, lamps.

Men's 2XL leather jacket, moose dish set, much more.

Everything $1 unless marked!

Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-2 8909 Buell Rd. (4 miles out from Rt. 30) Primitive décor/ furniture, kids clothing NB-10, misc items, something for everyone!

Fri. July 31, 8a-1p Sat., Aug. 1, 8am-?

28219 Bertha Dr. (Left off Buell Rd.) “Back to School” Garage Sale Boy's clothing 10/12, 14/16, M, L, (brand name, good to excellent condition), women's clothing and lingerie 12/14, L, clothing men's 34x34, XL, shoes and boots, purses, household and outdoor items and seasonal décor, books, movies, magazines, linens, garage and bar items, and more.

All good quality.

Friday 7:30-3 712 Marsha Lane Jewlery, women's coats, holiday décor, decoration pil78 rpm lows, records, & 78 rpm phonograph, & radio combination & much more!

Friday 8-3 and Saturday 8-1 3108 Rock Dr. GARAGE SALE (Turn onto Dixon Avenue by Hardees, go east 2.5 miles, turn left onto Locust Dr., then left onto Rock Dr.) New crib with mattress, mens & womens clothing, chairs, knick knacks and misc.

Sat. only, 8-2 602 W. 10th St. Draw drape rod curtains, with CD's, DVD's, jewelry and misc.

Saturday 8-2 1100 Locust Dr. Girl baby clothes 0-12mo., highchair, car seat, Girls Jrs. 0-6 and household items.

Thurs. & Fri. 9-2 424 Canary St. Bean bag board game, bike, foot massager, children's golf clubs, household & misc.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-?

1002 7th Ave. Lots of misc items.

“Grooming Service for Small to Medium Dogs” New customers welcome at affordable prices.

For an Appointment call 815-716-3621

Dumpster Rental

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

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Brick & Masonry

Advanced Cleaners

Lawn Care BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

Painting

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

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial With working height up to 250 ft.

Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

Excavating

Basement Waterproofing

MASONRY PROS •Brick-Block-Stone •Chimneys repaired or rebuilt •New Masonry or restoration & tuck-pointing Fri. 8-? & Sat. 8-2 Get masonry re1401 Bennett Dr. Couch, antique pairs done from stove & furniture & winter damage.

Free Estimates wooden antique furniture, old win- 25 yrs. experience dows & shutters, Insured & Bonded.

815-564-8754 lots and lots of vintage, modern Indian items, fur coats, Cleaning Service older toys & too much to list!

Fri. 8:30-5 Sat. 8:30-?

3211 D Street Mens & womens plus, misc. and too much to mention.

527 Depot Ave. Dixon IL.

A&M Excavating & Demolition Dirt (Black) Gravel Loader, Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Backhoe Work, Driveways & Lots,

Residential Painting & 15 years experience •Painting Inside & Out •Power Washing •Decks (815)973-0858 shazta@msn.com

Power Washing

Flooring

Gutter Cleaning GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

Remodeling

We Specialize in Residential Maid Service as well as Commercial Janitorial Service Call Now For Your Spring Cleaning.

Concrete Contractors

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)631-4122

www.mullerslane farm.com

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

37 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026

Home Improvement

Construction

✰CORNER✰ STORAGE

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES

Roofing

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction FALL is the

perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel Re-roof / Reside your home!

Randy L. Moore

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Great Garage Sales Call

625-3600

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677 Guaranteed Best Buy!

Superior Exteriors •Roofing •Siding •Windows and •Gutters 815-631-2033 Free Estimates

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

*Tree Removal *Trimming *Lot Clearing Fully Insured & FREE Estimates

815-677-8682 Nate Nicklaus

815-973-3613

Owner/Operator

✰CORNER✰ STORAGE

TV Repair

✭JULY SPECIAL

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

w/min. 1yr.

Contract 12th Mo.

Water Softeners

6x9 - 10x25 Or our new building 10x50 w/8' doors at a discount Call Theresa today!

The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

FREE

www.allsafe center.com High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes

Concrete Workz Construction • Sidewalks • Driveways • Patios • Floors • Steps • Stoops • Garage Walls/ Additions/ • Retaining Walls • Block • Brick • Stonework All types of concrete work!

Free Estimates Insured 815-441-6126

Nate's Tree Service

STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764

815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

Storage

815-618-2717 South side of Dixon Rte. 26 Great Rates Inside 10x20 $45 Outside $20 Larger or smaller available

Handyman A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Siding ★ Decks ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Interior Discounts CC#'s Accepted 815-994-0075

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

SELF-STORAGE

American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

BRAD'S TREE SERVICE A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674 MEISTER TREE CARE Specializing in all of your tree care needs.

Certified pesticide & herbicide applicator & line clearance tree trimming .

Storm clean up & specialty work.

Free Estimates No job too big or too small!

Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal!

815-994-1750

815-973-3613

Gutters

Maid/Janitorial Carpet/Upholstery

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

GREAT RATES

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

Tree Service ✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

815-590-1677

Carpet For Less •Less Money •Less Time •Less Hassle Call Al for a FREE Estimate A & A Flooring 815-632-0675

Roofing/Siding

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

Stump Removal CLARK'S

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

Tree Service A&M TREE SERVICE Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Free Estimates 25 yrs. Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677

Windows

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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Red, GM Certified, 1-Owner, 14,000 Miles, Leather Interior, Heated Seats, Bluetooth & More!

VAESSEN BROTHERS CHEVROLET

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Fri. & Sat. 7-3 705 E 14th St. Womens & mens Davidson Harley clothes, over 100 pairs of Jean, shorts & carpris, household items, microwave, shoes, TV's, Furn., & misc.

Fri. 5pm-8pm Sat. 7am-?

Sun. 8am-?

1310 W. 3rd St. Huge yarn and wool sale!

Summer, fall and winter. Call for questions 815718-9500.

Friday & Saturday 10-2 20888 Freeport Rd. Estate Sales Nice kitchen table w/ Amish made oak chairs, wind up Victrola with records, 2 nice cedar chest, old school desk, massage chair, oak night stands and dressers, wall clocks, lots of wall hangings and décor, fire place screen and sets, kitchen island, very nice kitchen nook, pine hutch, maple hutch oak kitchen cabinet, clap board kitchen cabinet, safe, patio furniture, out door benches, fridge, washer, drier, red wing water cooler, butter churn, lots of antique glass, pottery, depression glass cherry blossom, lots of dolls, quilts, afghans, lots of small collectibles, denim days, figures, glass shoes, old toys, tins, usual cookware, Tupperware, pots, pans, many hand tools, yard tools old pop machine, not working, large coin collection, over 60 mint silver dollars, lots of silver coins, lots of misc. collectible, and antiques, also 11985 Ford Truck good runner.

Don't miss this one!!! Too much to list!

Friday 9-2 1728 N. St. Behind Sterling Walgreens Metal bunk bed w/ futon, wood coffee table, sofa table, pair of upholstered swivel rockers, CD's, dishes and lots more!

Sat., Aug. 1st 8:00 until 4:00 901 W. 3rd St. ESTATE YARD SALE Collectibles, tools, dishes, glassware, silverware, pots and pans, fireplace, brass fireplace piece, furniture, pictures, linens, artificial flowers, books, Christmas trees and decorations, sewing supplies, luggage, ladies clothing and scarves, purses, jewelry, hats, and lots of misc.

Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 8-4:30 614 W. 10th St. For School clothes all sizes, games, puzzles, 2 vacuums, books, records, tapes, cassettes, scrubs, dishes & toys.

Fri. & Sat. 9-5, 509 W 11th Inventory of Apron Strings Antiques Collectibles, furniture, doors & windows, linens & everything imaginable Fri. & Sat., 8-?

304 W. 6th St. YARD SALE Boy and girl clothes 6mo. To 24mo. Girls size 12 thru Jrs. Lots of baby items, highchair, lots of infant on up toys, Barbie bike and misc.

Fri. & Sat., 8am-?

610 2nd Ave. (In Alley) Like new Whirlpool overhead microwave, vanity dresser & end table set, mens & womens clothes SMXL, womens shoes 6.5-8.5, kitchenware, home décor, VHS tapes, books, toys, CD & DVD players and much more!

Fri. 10-6 & Sat. 8-Noon 613 15th Ave. Tons of baby girl items, clothes NB3T, strollers, toys, high chair, etc. Jrs. girls & boys clothes household misc.

Fri. 4-7 & Sat. 8-2 1407 E 18th St. Baby & maternity, antiques, toys, name brand boys sz. 8-16, girls 3T-8, M-XL, womens bedding, books, photo frames/ albums, grape vine wreaths & misc.

Fri. 8-3 & Sat. 8-11 1208 4th Ave. Women, men and bots name brand clothing & shoes, 13” TV, 2 paper shredders, lots of misc & holiday décor, Delta 12” planer, 6” Jet Edge Planer, Craftsmen, 10' table saw, his & hers, brand new 26” mountain bikes & professional desk Fri. 8-4, Sat. & Sun. 7-4 1820 18th Ave. ESTATE SALE Refrigerator, gas dryer, small new & used kitchen appliances, antiques, glassware, garden items, etc.

Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-12 3512 9th Ave. (Off Science Ridge or 37th St.) Bikes, mowers, plants, kitchen, books, daughters family moving, DVD's, VCR, soft air pellet guns, games boys, guitar acoustic, edger, toys, rocker glider, chair, electric blanket, snow shovels, coats, jackets, antique bird cage, vintage lamp, mens womens, girls, boys clothes, karate outfits, beddings dorm foam flip chair & misc.

Friday, 8-5 Two Farms30793 and 30628 Genesee Rd., Sterling.

Friday 8-4 2203 12th Ave. Lg. 2 Family Sale Big men's clothes, boy's 3 mo.-3T, baby items, winter houseclothes, hold, furniture, too many items to list.

Friday Only, July 31st, 9-2 1801 Avenue G Parkway Center Light fixtures, freezer, couch, books, jigsaw puzzles, entertainment center, mirrors, ironing boards, exercise glider. Everything must go!

No reasonable off will be refused.

Sat. only, 7-11 2614 Clover Lane Jewelry Extravaganza, many Beanie Babies & Christmas décor.

Sat. only, 8-1 1408 E. 18 th St. Sportsman sale!!

Tools, hunting & fishing equipment, golf items, etc.

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Sat. only, 8-4 1305 6th Ave. Lots of name brand clothing, baby clothing, toys, old wood fencing and so much more!

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Saturday 7-12 & Sunday 8-12 607 W 3rd St. Baby boy items sz.

0-8 yrs., womens items, Billabong, Roxy, Silver Jeans, dresses perfect for homecoming. Text books (RN) scrubs, winter coats, purses & misc items.

Saturday 8-3 1303 5th Ave ONE DAY ONLY BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! Tons of nice, clean name brand clothes for the entire family, girls 8-14/16 & boys 10-14/16, Jrs. S-L, Men's Sm.-XL, Womens M-L sz.

10, purses, books, household goods, backpacks, shoes.

Thurs., Fri. Sat., 8am-?

411 W Miller Rd. Golf gear- clubs, bags, balls, bag carts, shoes, some clothes.

Bikes, yard stuff, tools and much more!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Antique wood burning stove, $100. 815-5082585.

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

Old railroad jack, heavy duty. $100.

815-508-2585.

APPLIANCES

Saturday Only!

7am-2pm 508 Broadway Ave. Power tools, women's bike and clothes, organizers, Hallmark ornaments, tables, lots of household misc.

THE EMPORIUM THRIFT CENTER 115 W. 3rd St. Sterling

CLOVER HILLS LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529 Kenmore 80 series Dryer. $100 (Gas)815-438-2547 Maytag Performa Good Washer. cond. $100. 815438-2547

50% OFF STOREWIDE Thurs, Fri, Sat. Open 9-4

710

SPORTING GOODS

716

1000 USED GOLF BALLS $300. 815652-3458.

FIND YOUR DREAM HOME!

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

WOOD / FUEL

746

Firewood For Sale OAK, split, delivered & stacked.

Truck load/BDLS 815-626-6875

FOOD PRODUCE

750

NEW TODAY Michigan Red Haven Peaches & Blueberries Delivery Friday Aug. 7, 14 & 21 2mi. South of Morrison on Rt. 78 May pre-order 877-369-2442 or 269-358-6789

FURNITURE

755

FURNITURE

755

Outdoor love seat, needs cushions. $10. 815-626-1270 Sauder Enterainment Center. Adj. shelves. Very good shape. $100 obo 815-284-4661 Sewing Machine,in cabinet exc. cond., $300 815-284-8321

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 2 adorable male Tiger Kittens, 4 months old, free to good inside homes only. 815-284-1130.

4 Dining room table chairs. Beautiful light wood. $50.

815-535-8974

6 gray kittens, 9 weeks old. Male and female. 815499-1768

Dining room table w/ leaf. Beautiful light wood. $100.

815-535-8974

JUST ANIMALS LOW COST

Futon Frame, mission style, natural finish, $100. 815625-4165.

Large pine Entertainment Center.

72”x50”x24”. $100 815-535-9176 Lighted Oak China leaded Cabinet; glass doors, mirrored back. 84” by 77”; base is buffet, 17” deep. Matching Barrel-base oak table, 72” long, 48” wide with two 16” leaves. Full length is 104”. Includes 4 chairs.

Sold as set $925 815-994-0377 Matching sofa and love seat. Blues & tans. $150 for both.815-626-4542 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

WELLNESS CLINICS

Monday, August 3rd 3pm - 7pm Tractor Supply Store in Dixon Cat & Dog exams $10, Most vaccines $12 Heartworm test & Microchips $20.

Call to schedule appt.

815-830-6568

One Male Bi-colored 8 week old Peek-a-chin.

First shots and worms $250 815-994-0436 Wanted: Tea Cup size Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

Looking for the perfect home?

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

LEE & WHITESIDE COUNTIES

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN MOWERS

John Deere LX, 176- 14hp, 38” deck. $495. 815625-6623

LAWN & GARDEN

863 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, (WHITE OAKS) DIXON

Split-level home, 3-4 bedrooms, fireplace & river access. $169,000 #08963603 Hosted by Jim Burke

SATURDAY 11-12

917 COLLEGE AVENUE, DIXON

2 bedroom, 1 bath, lots of new, all on a large lot with plenty of room to build your dream garage. $63,900 #08962245 Hosted by Cynthia Adcock

SATURDAY 11-12:30

SATURDAY 12-1

1018 E. CHAMBERLIN STREET, DIXON

625 CHAMBERLIN STREET, DIXON

$119,900 #08960762 Hosted by Suzi VanOosten

Sauk Valley

Very neat, 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, large open kitchen, large 2 car garage, in-ground pool, $144,000 #08965059 Hosted by Cynthia Adcock

815-625-3722 SUNDAY 11-12

735 WASHINGTON AVENUE, DIXON

3 bedroom ranch, partially finished walk-out basement, fenced yard, pond, 1 1/2 car garage, $91,000 #08970939 Hosted by Cynthia Adcock

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

Saturday, August 1st Sunday, August 2nd

SATURDAY 1-3

10654 EAGLE COURT, POLO $300,000 #08990308 Hosted by Suzi VanOosten

Sauk Valley

815-625-3722

SUNDAY 12-2

1756 IRON SPRINGS ROAD, FRANKLIN GROVE

3-4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch, 3.3 acres, 2 fireplaces, finished basement, near town, great location on Franklin Creek, $169,900 Hosted by Diane Schnake

815-288-4648

Whiteside County & Surrounding Areas SATURDAY 12-1:30

807 W. 13TH STREET, STERLING

SATURDAY 12-2

15787 GOLF HILLS DRIVE, STERLING

Very well maintained brick Cape Cod, 3-5 bedrooms, 2.5 remodeled baths, spacious kitchen, $87,900 #08832173 Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

4 bedroom ranch, 2 full baths & 2 half baths, movein condition. Too many amenities to list! $217,900 #08958847 Hosted by Team Jim & Tim

815-625-3722

815-625-3722

Sauk Valley

SATURDAY 2-4

901 LOCUST DRIVE, ROCK FALLS

Spacious 3-5 bedroom, 4 bath brick ranch, metal roof, large double lot, additional 2 car garage, $229,900 #08752969 Hosted by Amy Pfoutz

815-404-1409

Sauk Valley

SUNDAY 12-1

608 GREENRIDGE DRIVE, STERLING

3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home, $114,900 #08893346 Hosted by Louise Gibbons

Sauk Valley

SATURDAY 12-2

1201 E. 15TH STREET, STERLING

Well maintained, 2 bedrooms, spacious eat-in kitchen, all appliances stay, basement, 2 car garage & carport, fenced back yard, $72,900 #08991274

JUDY POWELL REALTY

815-626-7450 SUNDAY 12-1

1003 4TH AVENUE, STERLING

3 bedrooms, main floor laundry, new paint & flooring throughout, newer furnace, roof & much more! $56,900 #08814290 Hosted by Eric Bird

28690 SOLSTICE DRIVE, ROCK FALLS

Montmorency area, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, full basement, 3 car attached garage, acre lot, $169,900 #08972848 Hosted by Dawn Nielsen

SUNDAY 1-2

1304 7TH AVENUE, ROCK FALLS

3 bedroom ranch, full basement, attached 2 car garage, fenced back yard & new kitchen. $112,900 #08843324 Hosted by Judy Beveroth

Judy Beveroth Realtors

815-499-0140

1212 SWALLOW COURT, ROCK FALLS

1,425 sq. ft. duplex side, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan, fireplace, move-in ready, double lot, $131,000 #08961080 Hosted by Deb Proctor

SATURDAY 1-2

210 E. 6TH STREET, ROCK FALLS

3 bedrooms, separate dining room, 2 car garage, Home Warranty, $58,000 #08956882 Hosted by Debbie Flannery

Sauk Valley

815-625-3722

SUNDAY 12-1:30

509 E. 8TH STREET, ROCK FALLS

3 bedroom charmer, all new flooring & windows, main floor laundry, new kitchen cabinets & countertops, $57,900 #08986003

SUNDAY 1-2

1004 5TH AVENUE, STERLING

4 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living room, wood floors, updated bath, 3 car garage, and much more! $79,900 #08969856 Hosted by Eric Bird

JUDY POWELL REALTY

815-626-7450

815-625-3722 SUNDAY 1-2

SATURDAY 1-2

SUNDAY 1-3

1505 E. LEFEVRE, STERLING

Walk The Kids To School! 3 bedrooms, family room, new windows, fenced back yard, $99,500 #08791646 Hosted by Jerry Ratajczak

SUNDAY 1-3

24047 FULFS ROAD, STERLING

Loads of space inside & out! Woodburning fireplace, full updated bath, new roof 2014, $127,900 #08807304 Hosted by Merdita Heald

781

Agri-Fab Mow-NVac 5hp; attach to any lawn tractor. $425.

815-6267110.

Craftsman 42” tractor; Kohler Pro 17hp, rear bagger.

815-626$425.

7110.

Craftsman rear tine tiller; 14”, 6hp, used 4x. $375. Call 815-626-7110.

Lee County & Surrounding Areas

SATURDAY 10:30-12:30

779

SUNDAY 1-3

21590 PILGRIM ROAD, CHADWICK

3-4 bedroom, 3 bath home on 10 wooded acres PLUS Archery Retail Shop w/ inventory, indoor & outdoor range, $249,000 #08930806 Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

Sauk Valley

815-625-3722

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, July 31, 2015 • PAGE B14

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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

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

10,000 Watt Duro Power deluxe industrial Generator, 16 horse Briggs & Straton engine, electric start w/ cover $900 815716-0318

Pro Lift 2 ¼ ton, hydraulic life w. case & air pump. $30. 815-548-9500

See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text

Weslo Treadmill. $100. Call 815677-9647

Railroad Ties $10 each obo 815-9940977

2 graves, Chapel Hill Sec. M Lot 174 $600 ea. Will pay Transfer feeds.

815-718-3164

Skil Saw 7 ¼” circular, 2 1/3 HP. Runs good. $10.

815-288-3798

4oz. pure silver- 2 silver Eagles, 2 silver Indian. $84.

815-625-0966.

Strawberry Rhubarb $2/Ib 815-677-0896

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TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

12” Craftsman Wood Lathe, includes 4 knives & base table $150 815-284-2374 ARC Welder – Lincoln Electric 220/240 volt, 225 AMP $150 815284-2374

WANT TO BUY 795 100% grass hay wanted.

Small bales.

815-4403389 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Wanted Records 33's, 45's & 78's Rock, Blues & Jazz 815-847-0382

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 10 speed bicycles- one men's & one womens. $28 ea. Or best acceptable offer. 815626-7216

5oz. pure silver, excellent- uncirculated. $100. 815625-0966.

Agri-Fab 10 Cu. Ft. Utility Cart.

Like new $60.

815-535-9176

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AUTOMOBILES

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1941 JD Mod H elec. start, lights, P.T.O., hyrd $3,500 1941 JD Mod HN elec. start, lights, P.T.O, hyrd $4,100 Both look & run good 815-9736564

CLASSIC CARS

904

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Reduced $3300!

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AUTOMOBILES

905

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NEW TODAY 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4dr runs good, good air. cond. Cold $900. Call 815718-4385 1996 Caprice Classic, 101,101 miles, good condition, new battery, new tires. Call 815-2850366 to inquire 2001 Mercury Marque, white, 1 owner, 143k mi., 22mpg, $1,800 / obo 779-245-1542 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE 210,000, Silver, $2,500 815-973-6114 2006 Chrysler 300C, 4 door, 39K mi., like new, $12,000 firm 858212-1952 2007 Pontiac hard convertible, top black, sharp! 85k mi., $10,800 firm 815-994-3500 2007 Silver, Buick Lucerne CXL V6, 4DR, 82kmi. Well maintained. $8,000 815-946-3955

905

2007 Saturn Ion 4dr. Sedan. 5Spd. Manual, A/C, well maintained. Great gas mi. $4,500 815-632-0780 2012 Chevy Impala LT, asking $11,500 Excellent condition Like new.

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S.U.V.S

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1999 Durango SLT plus, 3rd row seating, leather, 4x4, excellent condition. $3,400 Ask for Rick 815-312-6763 2005 Ford Escape, V6, FWD New tires.

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TRUCKS

910

2000 GMC 3500 series 5.2 engine with hydraulic dump box, 68,000 miles, new.00 clutch, good tires, 5 speed transmission. Good Condition $9,500 815716-0318 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD 4 door, loaded, liner & tuxedo 121,840 miles $12,000 obo 815-762-1716

4X4S

MOTORCYCLES

912

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 135,500mi.

360 engine, some rust. $1,200.

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815-622-2839.

PARTS & ACC.

925

1986 Chevy v6 2.8 T5 trans., 5 speed, 85,036 mi., $350 815-441-2068

MOTORCYCLES

935

09' Harley DavidFatboy, son 14,900 mi. Exc. Cond. $12,000.

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Asking $13,000. Call 815590-2397 2004 HD Road King, exc. cond.

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Black.6 ½ ft. box. $800 815-718-3164

VANS

911

2008 Chrysler Town and Country Touring, Power side doors and rear hatch, Rear A/C and Heat, two entertainment screens, tires less than one year old, clean, reliable and very well maintained. $10,750.

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10 Chrysler 300

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