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BorgWarner to add 40 jobs $9.4 million investment in plant to happen over 3 years

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

DIXON – BorgWarner will invest $9.4 million in its Dixon plant over the next 3 years and add 40 jobs, according to a company news release.

The Auburn Hills, Michigan-based company, which makes components

and systems for powertrains for passenger cars and on- and off-road commercial diesel vehicles, made the announcement Thursday morning.

Expanded production capacity will focus on environmentally friendly technologies to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy for passenger cars and commercial vehi-

cles, the company said.

The plant, which has been in Dixon for 50 years, has a workforce of 210.

The new jobs are expected to be for manufacturing and product engineering, supplier quality, supply chain, and technical and quality support, the release said.

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... it says a lot about the work ethic of the local people. A lot of those employees have been working there for decades.

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Mayor Jim Burke on BorgWarner’s decision to invest in Dixon

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Education funding ‘biggest challenge’ state rep says

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

ROCK FALLS – State Rep. Mike Smiddy said the biggest challenge he faced in his first term in the state General Assembly was the budget.

S m i d d y , D-Hillsdale, represents the state’s 71st District, which includes Whiteside County.

He spoke at the Rock River Open Forum on Mike Thursday night Smiddy to a group of about 25 residents at the Rock Falls Public Library.

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Brynn Schneider of Sterling kisses her 4-month-old calf Thursday afternoon at the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison.

Schneider showed 17 dairy cattle and came home with the Grand Champion Holstein honor. See more photos from Thursday’s activities on A5.

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FRANKLIN GROVE – It’s the third Friday of the month, so it’s Blues and Bluegrass night today at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic, gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free; donations will be accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

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Beamanfest in Dixon

DIXON – The annual music festival Beamanfest will kick off at 6 p.m. today and 11 a.m. Saturday at 734 Bloody Gulch Road. The festival will feature more than 10 bands, and participants can camp at the festival. Friday tickets $10 at the gate, while Saturday’s tickets are $12 at the gate.

Weekend passes are $20 at the gate. Go to beamanfest. com for more information.

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Fair finale in Whiteside

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MORRISON – The 144th Whiteside County Fair wraps up this weekend at the fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St. Harness racing at 1:30 p.m. and a tractor and truck pull at 6:30 p.m. are among today’s highlights.

The fair concludes Saturday with a demolition derby at 6:30 p.m. The carnival opens at 1 p.m. today and noon Saturday. Go to whitesidecountyfair. org for a full schedule.

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ROCK FALLS – Team Underwires will present its seventh annual Proud to Wear Pink ride Saturday, beginning at Workman’s Harley-Davidson, 1903 First Ave. The ride of about 100 miles will end at Days Inn, 2105 First Ave. There will be live entertainment, live and silent auctions, a raffle and dinner. Participants are encouraged to wear pink. Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon and costs $20 for adults, and $5 for those 15 and younger. Motorcycles and other vehicles are welcome.

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DIXON – The sixth annual Gardenstock Art and Music Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Distinctive Gardens, 2020 Lowell Park Road. The all-day event features musicians, artists, a tie-dye contest, a raffle and a 50-50 drawing. Attendees can bring coolers, blankets, lawn chairs and small, close-to-the-ground tables.

Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission is a minimum $5 donation for those 13 and older, $1 for children 12 and younger.

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STERLING – Sterling school officials plan to beef up security around the district office at Sterling High School, beginning in September.

A vestibule with an exterior door will be built onto the south side of the building, Superintendent Tad Everett said. “People will walk into the vestibule, and you will have to buzz in to get in the administration doors,� Everett said. “It’s a safety feature, because right now, there is no deterrent.�

Everett updated teachers and staff on the security changes at a “state of the schools� presentation Thursday morning at Centennial Auditorium. It was the first time teachers and staff had come together since the last days of school in the spring.

Local law enforcement has expressed concern with the lack of security around the district office, he said. “We’ve had students just come in and walk through the door without saying anything,� said Tim Schwingle, the district’s finance director. “People have to check in.�

Other doors are locked during the school day as a safety measure.

The $94,000 project will be paid for with district funds and an $82,000 state safety grant. Construction will start in September and end in November.

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Staff applaud the Sterling School District’s new employees at Thursday morning’s “state of the schools� assembly for teachers and administrators, held at Sterling High’s Centennial Auditorium. until the grant was pus are being replaced. teachers can use for approved and registra“We have not received online quizzes and surtion was over. And “we an occupancy permit veys for students. wanted to get school because we have some Teachers and staff started prior to closing fencing work and sod- members pulled out this entrance,� he said. ding to complete,� Ever- their hand-held devices Monday will be the first ett said. “Our hope is to and answered quesday. have the opening cer- tions about the history Everett also talked emony next week.� of Sterling. They were about the completed Everett was not the also able to see others’ Fifth Avenue street proj- only person who spoke responses. ect.

Thursday. “In our profession, we “It’s a new road, new Denise Harts, presi- have a lot of demand and curb, new gutter and dent of the Sterling Edu- expectations, and somenew sidewalk,� he said. cation Association, had times, we can get over“That was one of the some fun with teachers whelmed,� Harts said. worst roads in Sterling.� and staff. “This year, when you feel The new road, built by She introduced them like you are stressed out the city, also has new to the game Kahoot, a and you want to change lights and a new storm Web-based classroom things up, I want you to sewer, which will help response system that consider this game.� with water runoff. “We have decorative lighting around the district,� Everett said. “We have them on Fourth Avenue, and we are DIXON LIONESS extending them onto Fifth Avenue.�

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Franklin Grove men injured in crash, one seriously Father, 87, son, 63, both hospitalized; son cited for failure to reduce speed

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ASHTON – A Franklin Grove father and son were injured, the father critically, in a twovehicle accident Wednesday

afternoon at state Route 38 and Grange Road, midway between Ashton and Rochelle in Ogle County.

According to a news release Thursday from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, and to information from one of the drivers involved: Thomas Ball, 63, of Franklin Grove, was westbound on Route 38 around 2:45 p.m.

when he failed to see a vehicle waiting to make a left turn onto Grange. He lost control of his vehicle trying to avoid hitting the stopped car, and went toward the east ditch.

Gary Evans, 38, of Ashton, was eastbound on Route 38, saw Ball lose control and tried to avoid hitting him as Ball’s car skidded toward his car but could not, Evans told Sauk

Valley Media Thursday afternoon. He T-boned Ball’s car on the passenger side, Evans said.

Ball was not eastbound; that information was incorrect in the news release, Evans said.

Charles Ball, 87, was flown to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, where he was listed in critical condition Thursday morning.

His son was taken to Rochelle Hospital then transferred to Saint Anthony, where he was listed in fair condition.

Evans declined treatment at the scene.

Thomas Ball was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn said.

All were wearing seat belts, Harn said.

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Geologists studying Mount Baldy find another hole in dunes

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Spokesman: Park where Sterling boy was trapped now closed indefinitely MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) – Scientists are still confounded 13 months after a then-6-year-old boy was nearly buried alive in a popular sand dune in northwest Indiana.

They say they found a sixth hole this week as they moved high tech gear into place to try to conduct further testing on what is causing the holes.

Indiana University Northwest associate geology professor Erin Argyilan was at Mount Baldy conducting a wind study on July 12, 2013, when Nathan Woessner of Sterling became trapped more than 3 hours. Rescuers moved about 400 tons of sand before freeing Woessner, who was buried 11 feet down.

Three geologists who are the principle investigators arrived Monday and hope to use radio waves and core samples they collect in the next week to amass enough data to eventually build a three-dimensional map of a section of the 126-foot-high Mount Baldy and see if they can determine what is causing the holes.

Bruce Rowe, spokesman for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, said Mount Baldy will remain closed until more is known. “We want to let the science do the talking before we do any management decisions as to whether to open Mount Baldy,� Rowe said. “We have a great desire to reopen it. It’s one of the most popular areas in the lakeshore. But we want to make sure we understand what’s going on from a geological standpoint so we can make the proper decisions.�

The geologists say what they are finding out is changing what they thought they knew about the properties of sand dunes. “It’s disturbing, because everything I knew about dunes led me to confusion,� Argyilan said. “There’s no way that something like this should have happened.

I’ve never read or heard about voids in dunes.�

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We want to let the science do the talking before we do any management decisions as to whether to open Mount Baldy.

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holes have been about 2 inches wide. She said the hole found Wednesday was the deepest they’ve found. The previous deepest was about 3 feet deep.

The holes are difficult to measure, though, because by the time scientists return to measure them they have begun to fill with sand, Argyilan said.

Thompson said the $90,000 study, funded by the National Park Service grant, calls for an initial report in three months, a preliminary report in six months and a final report in a year.

It’s too early to say whether there is any way to fix the problem, he said.

Geologist Erin Argyilan speaks Thursday as Indiana Geological Survey Assistant Director Todd Thompson looks on during a press conference to talk about efforts to study Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s Mount Baldy. The group is assessing the dunes’ safety more than a year after then-6-year-old Nathan Woessner of Sterling was buried in the popular sand dune in northwest Indiana.

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OBITUARIES John J. Jenkins DIXON – John Joseph Jenkins, 55, of Dixon, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at his home. He drove a truck for Crop Production Services for 15 years.

John was born April 14, 1959, in Dixon, the son of Anthony and Donna (Heyer) Jenkins.

He is survived by five sisters, Kimberly Zera of Dixon, Mona (Rod) Bunger of Rochelle, Sue (Dave) Spink of Mount Morris, Treasa Werner of Dixon, and Brenda Triplett of Mayfield,

Kentucky; one aunt; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Matthew Jenkins.

There will be no services. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon handled arrangements.

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Paddy Lange, the Dixon plant manager, said in the release that the city’s infrastructure was a key to the investment.

Mayor Jim Burke said he hadn’t been talking with BorgWarner about the investment or new jobs, but the company has been doing well and expanding. “That is wonderful, and it says a lot about the work ethic of the local people,� Burke said “A lot of those employees have been working there for decades.�

The “ripple� of the new jobs, which will be seen in the form of more people with jobs spending money locally, will be big for the city, the mayor said.

Bob White, the company’s human resources manager, confirmed that the company will receive incentives from the state for the investment and new jobs, but didn’t have specifics as of Thursday.

White said the $9.4 million investment will be used to support the technology and equipment needed for production and expansion into to commercial diesel automotive markets. “Dixon has a long history of success,� he said. “When I say success, it’s

success in many different ways – in safety, in customer service, in quality.

It’s been a very successful plant for BorgWarner.

And it continues to be a successful and high-performing plant for BorgWarner.�

News of jobs coming to the Sauk Valley comes just 2 months after the news that the area would be losing jobs.

In June, Caterpillar said it was closing three Sauk Valley Anchor Coupling plants, one in Dixon, and consolidating the operations at a plant in Menominee, Michigan.

The area will lose 170 full-time jobs when they leave the area, a process expected to begin at the end of this year.

BorgWarner has 60 facilities in 19 countries, including four in Illinois and 18 in the United States.

The 40 jobs will be added over 3 years, White said, and some of the production and technology positions could be advertised by the end of September.

Some of the management positions will be available soon and posted onBorgWarner.com’s careers page.

As of 2:15 p.m. Thursday, there were two jobs for the Dixon plant listed on the career page: a product line manager and a production leader.

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Police images fuel outrage Governor puts State Highway Patrol in control FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) – The images were reminiscent of a war zone: Helmeted officers pointing weapons from armored trucks, flash grenades lighting the night sky and tear gas exploding in crowded streets.

The ugly clashes between police and protesters in this St. Louis suburb fueled a torrent of criticism and raised questions about whether the officers’ tactics were inflaming the same violence they aimed to suppress after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager.

The repeated scenes of police officers wearing military-style camouflage and gas masks and training their rifles on unarmed civilians – some holding their hands up – looked to critics more like an Army trying to quell a revolution than a police department trying to keep the peace in a small suburb. “It’s clear what is going on in Ferguson is a complete, hyperexaggerated, hysterical response on the part of law enforcement,� said Thomas Nolan, a former Boston police officer and criminal justice professor at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. “It’s clear that there is no one in charge

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Police officers work their way north Wednesday on West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson, Missouri, clearing the road with the use of tear gas and smoke bombs. Protests in the St. Louis suburb rocked by racial unrest since a white police officer shot an unarmed black teenager to death turned violent Wednesday night. Some people lobbing Molotov cocktails and other objects at police who responded with smoke bombs and tear gas to disperse the crowd. and no one to corral the officers ... and restrain them from engaging in an unprecedented show of brutal force against civilians. It’s horrifying and shameful and a disgrace.�

On Thursday, Gov. Jay Nixon announced that the Missouri State Highway Patrol would take over supervising security in Ferguson. He said the change was intended to ensure “that we use force only when necessary, that we step back a little bit.�

Nixon’s move, along with comments from a wide range of political figures calling for calm,

came after protests escalated late Wednesday into smoky chaos. Police lobbed tear gas to repel a crowd of about 150 protesters, some of whom had thrown Molotov cocktails and rocks at officers.

It was the fourth straight day of street confrontations spurred

by Saturday’s fatal shooting of the 18-yearold by a white police officer. Police have declined to identify the officer, saying he has been the focus of death threats.

More than 60 people have been arrested since Sunday.

Ferguson Police Chief

Thomas Jackson said Thursday that police were trying to balance the public’s right to protest with public safety, including the need to keep streets open. But he added, “If firebombs are being thrown, property gets destroyed, shots get fired ... we have to respond to deadly force.�

St. Louis County police spokesman Brian Schellman defended the actions of the officers. “In talking to these guys, it is scary,� he said. “They hear gunshots going off, and they don’t know where they’re coming from.�

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As a member of the state’s secondary education appropriations committee, he said one of the legislature’s successes was keeping the funding for education at the same level. “But the challenge is going to be moving forward,� he said. “... If we don’t do something about revenue, and we don’t so something about our current financial situation here in Illinois, we’re going to have to look at cutting those programs. “That’s probably going to be the biggest challenge that we face coming up here. Not only in the veto ses-

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I’m tired of legislators picking their constituents, instead of the other way around.

State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale

sion, but in the next session as well.�

In his first term as a legislator, Smiddy sponsored a bill that would prevent registered sex offenders from attending county fairs. He said he’s been working to build support for the bill in Springfield and is “fairly confident� that there will be movement on the bill next session.

Smiddy spoke at the forum and answered questions for nearly 2 hours. Among the topics of discussions were: s 3MIDDY WORKED AS a supervisor in the Illi-

nois Department of Corrections for 8 years.

He said the reduction in programs in prisons – like job training – has increased the rate of inmates committing crimes once released. “As an insider ... I have some good ideas on how to not only save money but also cut down on recidivism for inmates,� he said. “And when we do that, we save the taxpayers a lot of money.� s 3MIDDY SAID INFRAstructure projects for roads and bridges go a long way toward attracting businesses to the district. He said the dis-

trict’s proximity to interstates and major cities could make the area a hub in the future. s !N INDEPENDENT redistricting measure was taken off the November ballot when a Cook County Circuit Court judge ruled it unconstitutional. Smiddy said he’s working on a bill that removes the parts that were deemed unconstitutional. “I’m tired of legislators picking their constituents, instead of the other way around,� he said. “If we do something like that, I can almost guarantee you that things will change in Illinois, because they’ll be worried about being reelected, because they have to actually stand up in forums like this.�

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STERLING – A $250,000 project to replace 1,200 feet of 8-inch water main at Northland Mall will begin early next month, Illinois American Water said in a news

release Thursday.

Steve Barnet, operations superintendent for Illinois American’s Sterling District, said the main was installed in the early 1970s. “The age, coupled with corrosion, has led to an increase in water main

breaks,� Barnet said in the release.

The upgrade will improve water pressure and help to reduce main breaks at the mall at 2900 E. Lincolnway, the release said.

When work begins, some detours, lane closures and

lane reductions will be needed at mall entrances.

It also might affect water service in the area; if so, customers will be notified via door hangers.

The project is expected to be completed by midNovember, the release said.

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Firefighters form association to get more involved

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DIXON – In an effort to be more involved in the community, firefighters at the Dixon Rural Fire Department have formed an association.

The Dixon Rural Firefighters Association has 27 members representing full-time and paidon-call members of the department, said Dustin Dahlstrom, a firefighter-

paramedic and president of the association. “The mission statement that we came up with is to ‘promote pride and ownership through training, community and history,’� he said.

The association’s first event will be a car wash at the fire department, 1020 Palmyra St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept.

6. The association will accept donations.

Future association fun-

draisers could include a pancake breakfast, a fishing tournament or a 5K run, Dahlstrom said, adding that nothing at this point has been finalized.

Dahlstrom said he hopes the association will be involved in parades and bring more children to the fire house for tours. The firefighters want to get out and be more involved in the community.

On Wednesday, fire trucks from the Dixon rural and city fire departments will be at all Dixon schools, with the exception of Dixon High School, with signs reminding motorists to drive slowly and be aware that school is back in session.

Call Dixon Rural Fire Department, 815-2846897, for more information about the association.

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Alpine Chiropractic and Natural Medicine owners Seth and Carrie Anderson walk up after being named the Oregon Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year winners. The doctors have been practicing in Oregon for 1 year.

Community turns out to celebrate

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Samantha Ceglarek, 4, of Chicago rides the swing Thursday afternoon at the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison. The fair continues today with the carnival and harness races in the afternoon, then a tractor and truck pull beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the grandstand.

Citizen of the Year taught 25 years at Dixon High

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POLO – About 160 people turned out for the Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s dinner Thursday night. On the docket was food, fun and – of course – the annual announcements of the chambers’ citizen, volunteer and business of the year.

Guests dined and participated in a lively dessert auction before Debbie Dickson, executive director of the chamber, took the stage to announce this year’s winners.

Citizen of the year: Otto Dick Otto Dick moved to Oregon with his family in 1946, as a young school boy. His father was a principal, and Otto kind of followed in those footsteps – spending 25 years as a teacher at Dixon High School.

He now spends most of his time volunteering around the community, and working to promote it any way he can, from his work with the Ogle County Historical Society, to his passion and, as Dickson said, the “immeasurable sweat equity� he has poured into the Depot restoration project.

He also writes weekly articles about local history for the Republican Reporter. “This is a man quiet in nature, mild in manner, working silently behind many scenes, whose actions speak loudly of the

pride and commitment he carries when he walks throughout our community,� Dickson said.

He is the 30th recipient of the chamber’s annual award. “I’m proud to be up here with ‘the lady on the rock,’� he joked, before thanking the chamber for the award. “I’m one of many people who volunteer and [give] so much effort for the town of Oregon,� he said. “I love Oregon. ...

It’s a great place; I’m just so happy to be here. I’d choose no place else to live. We have a great history here. Let’s be positive about our town.�

Volunteer of the year: Laura Medlar Medlar has served on the Candlelight Walk Committee for more than 10 years in a variety of positions. She is a chamber ambassador and an Autumn on Parade committee member. Medlar served as Duck Dash chair for more than 10 years, interim food court chair, and has served on the executive board.

She’s also served 8 years on the Ogle County Community Mental Health Board, and volunteers for the Mount Morris Moose Club and the Oregon VFW. “It is an honor,� Medlar said upon taking the stage, her voice shaking with emotion. “I have known so many of you – as I look out here and see familiar faces – from years of serving on boards and doing social activi-

ties with many of these people in this room. It is an honor. I am amazed, I didn’t have a clue. “If anyone can reach out and touch another life through mental health service or whatever it may be, just do it.�

Business of the year: Drs. Seth and Carrie Anderson of Alpine Chiropractic and Natural Medicine The young couple, new to the area, immersed themselves in the community since their arrival by working with the chamber and the Lions Club. “Their genuine dedication to quality; their compassion and commitment to be happy, healthy, and upstanding citizens has not only created dozens of strong relationships, but has also thrown a bright and shining spotlight on them,â€? Dickson said before the couple took the stage. “Thank you so much to this community for welcoming us the way that you have,â€? Carrie said. “We were so excited to start our business here and be doctors here and help all of you as much as we possibly could. ‌ This is quite an honor, especially after only 1 year of business.â€?

Her husband echoed her sentiment. “This is a surprising and humbling and quite unexpected honor,� he said. “This has been a wonderful community to be a part of. It’s been tremendously welcoming and warm. It’s a great place to call home.�

LEFT: Jayde takes a drink of water from the hose as Kiana Schneider gets the Belgian horse ready to leave the fair Thursday afternoon and head back to Stillman Valley.

Jayde competed with Hagemann Bros. of Stillman Valley in all events, and Kiana drove Jayde for the cart and unicorn competitions.

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Open county board audits to the public Excuses for secrecy are not convincing The Northwest Herald Editorial Board, Crystal Lake

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIAL

Start of school a time of hope S pring is usually considered a time of hope and renewal.

But we can’t help but think that right now, as students get ready to return to the classroom, also is a fitting time for both.

The first day of school conjures images of students dressed in new outfits and armed with freshly sharpened No. 2 pencils, spilling off buses into classrooms decorated by teachers eager to create engaging learning environments.

There is the promise of potential.

Several area school districts held their first day of classes this week.

Students will return in droves next week to classrooms throughout the Sauk Valley, including students at Sauk Valley Community College, whose first day of classes is Monday.

They likely have a mixture of feelings churning inside as they prepare for

What we think

classroom, and success at school needs to be It’s back-to-school time across the Sauk a partnership between parent and educator.

Valley. The academic year offers many We hope each school is opportunities for students to learn and grow gifted with teachers and as individuals. Seizing those opportunities administrators who want to share their love of will give them a better chance to thrive. learning with every student who walks through their doors. that first day. Excitement this academic year at We hope our local to start the new year, schools in the Sauk Valcommunities embrace maybe a little anxiety ley. about a new teacher or We hope students come opportunities to partner with their local school starting a new school, to class every day ready districts, whether it’s and a little bit of sadness to learn something new at the end of summer and build on the knowl- through providing mentoring or internships to vacation. edge they have. students, attending footWhatever the feelings We hope they take are that first day, we’re advantage of opportuni- ball games and school plays, or contributing to sure students and their ties to get engaged in a PTO. parents have hopes and their schools, whether We hope state and dreams for this academic that’s through academyear. ics, athletics or extracur- federal lawmakers don’t burden local districts ricular activities. with more unfunded MAYBE THOSE WISHES We hope parents help mandates that take include getting straight their children transimoney away from what A’s, making the team, tion into the new year schools are here to do – getting the lead in the fall by helping them get educate. musical, or making new organized, talk to them Most of all, we hope friends. Maybe last year daily about how their students, parents, teachwasn’t a great year, and day went, lend a hand ers and the community they’re excited about the with homework, and embrace the potential potential that a new year get engaged with each that a new academic year brings. child’s teachers. Learnbrings.

We also have hopes for ing doesn’t stop at the

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Opposition to death penalty seen firsthand CHARLES BICKERSTAFF inmate, Stateville Correctional Center, Joliet

My opposition to the death penalty took shape some 4 decades ago after reading “The Crime of Punishment� by Dr. Karl Menninger, an eminent U.S. psychiatrist (1893-1990).

Because of my current situation, I’ve been blessed with an opportunity to engage in conversation with some of this state’s former death-row inmates, which has furthered distanced me from the vengeful rhetoric of the “eye for eye� crowd. After all, even God gave Cain a pass for humankind’s first recorded capital murder.

I came across a publication by LifeLines (www.LifeLines-uk.org. uk) from the United Kingdom, a country that seems to have more enlightened views than our own violence-prone population.

LifeLines’ mission statement reads, “LifeLines is an organization that supports and befriends prisoners on death row in the United States through letter writ-

ing. It was founded in 1988 in Cambridge, Great Britain. It is not a religious, political, or campaign organization, though respectful of varied individual beliefs and values of its members. It is not associated with any other group(s) who find pen friends on death row.�

In its summer 2014 issue of The Wing of Friendship, Melanie, one of the members, shared the following: “In a world where our friends in America are kept in dehumanizing cage-like conditions, emotions can remind them that they are alive. “From the time we are born, human development is based upon the experiences of relationships with others. We are social creatures, and, as a species, need social interaction for our survival.� (page 6, with permission) Befriending and forgiving even the most heinous of outcasts are what some faiths command.

Although LifeLines is not a Christian organization, it seeks to put self-righteous hypocrites to shame.

Doesn’t “sanctity of life� extend to more than just the unborn?

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

To paraphrase Sister Helen Prejean, author of “Dead Man Walking,� people are more than the worst thing they have ever done.

No second chances for child molesters JIMMIE AUSTIN Dixon

What is wrong with the Illinois child molester law? Abused children don’t get a second chance.

All I see in the paper is secondtime and more arrests for child abuse. Child abusers should be put away for 60 years for the first offense. Illinois needs Jessica’s Law now. (A leopard never changes its spots.)

These child abusers never change; they can’t be rehabilitated. Why are our children subjected to these low-life dregs? Illinois needs to put these abusers away for life. The children who are abused are scarred for life. Put these low lifes away now.

Note: 2,000 children go missing in the United States every day.

Change the Illinois law now.

A taxpayer-funded audit of a taxpayer-funded program cannot be reviewed by taxpayers.

So say Auditor Pam Palmer and the McHenry County Board.

Of course, everyone involved claims to be a champion of transparent government.

Uh-huh.

A divided County Board voted, 14-8, earlier this month to keep sealed from public scrutiny a 2013 audit of $15,000 in Senior Services Grant Commission funds given to the Nunda Township Road District in 2012 for its senior bus program.

Nunda Township was one of four recipients of county grants in 2012 that were audited by Palmer at the request of now-retired Deputy County Administrator John Labaj.

The only information known publicly about the Nunda audit is from the County Board’s meeting packet, which said it showed “a weakness in the documentation of how the funds were expended.�

The State’s Attorney’s Office said the audit is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act, but that the County Board could waive the exemption. Palmer recommended the board not waive the exemption and keep the document sealed.

Eight board members did the right thing and shunned Palmer’s recommendation, voting in favor of open government to release the audit. (Though the motivation for some might have been more about politics than government transparency.) ...

Sadly, 14 board members turned their backs on their constituents and

Secrecy and your government: Taxpayer-funded audits of taxpayerfunded programs should not be kept secret from the public. voted to keep the taxpayer-funded audit of a taxpayer-funded program hidden from taxpayers. ...

The reasons given by board members who voted to keep the document sealed aren’t very convincing.

Some claimed to be supporting Palmer, who said she wanted to prevent discouraging whistleblowers who want to provide anonymous tips and also to protect the integrity of the process.

Protecting whistleblowers could be a good excuse if the county wasn’t able to redact the names of any whistleblowers from the document before releasing it, which it can.

AS FOR PROTECTING the integrity of the process, unless there’s a criminal investigation going on, there’s no “process� that needs [to be] protected.

Without a better explanation, that excuse is as lame as it gets.

Others said they didn’t want to selectively release some internal audits while not releasing others.

OK, then, let’s release all taxpayer-funded audits of taxpayer-supported programs from here on out, starting with the Nunda Township audit.

Good government is a transparent government.

Eight board members got it; 14 others did not.

It’s not too late to still do the right thing and release the taxpayer-funded audit of a taxpayer-funded program.

Read ‘Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State’ How can people in the Sauk Valley become better informed about the problems that plague Illinois?

By reading the book “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State,� by James D. Nowlan and J. Thomas Johnson.

The authors suggest 98 changes to improve the state, including: No. 91: Shift prison guards from a regular work week to a 12-hour, 4-day work week.

The book is endorsed

“The First Amendment shouldn’t be tossed because it makes us uncomfortable. We have to recognize that there are limits on government’s ability to protect us from ourselves.�

Linda Campbell, columnist, Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram, 2001

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We invite you to check out a copy of “Fixing Illinois� from SVM’s offices in Sterling (3200 E. Lincolnway) or Dixon (113 S. Peoria Ave.), read it, and prepare to participate in a community conversation.

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Submitted by Nels Akerlund/Laurent House Museum

The Laurent House is open to the public. Tours of the home, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, start with a shuttle bus ride from Midway Village in Rockford.

Home of Frank Lloyd Wright creation Laurent House was built for accessibility

BY ANDREA MILLS amills@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5575

ROCKFORD – Frank Lloyd Wright built a special home for Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent after World War II. The home, now the Laurent House museum, was designed to be wheelchair accessible. Kenneth, who had spinal cord problems, was left paralyzed from the waist down after surgery. Phyllis read an article about Wright’s

work, which sounded like what they were looking for, and the rest is history.

The house was finished in 1952, after much patient waiting. The Laurents, now deceased, made it their home until early 2012.

The one-story building contains its original Wrightdesigned furniture. It has a solar semicircular footprint, carport, patio, and fish pond, and connects to the landscape around it. It was built with red tidewater cypress and Chicago common brick.

Tours of the Laurent House began in June and are scheduled for the first and last weekend of each month. A spot needs to be reserved in advance.

The group tours start from

Midway Village Museum. From there, visitors go by shuttle bus to the home. No parking is available at the house for those touring, except for visitors with disabilities. Arrangements will be made for them to park at the site.

No interior photography is allowed, and no smoking will be permitted on the property.

While they’re in the area, visitors going on the Laurent House tour might want to include a look at Midway Village. This museum is in the form of a Victorian village with shops, gardens, and interpreters in period clothing.

The main museum center features displays of Rockford area history. Other sights to see are

Meet your native plants Greene grows 130-140 plants native to the MidAtlantic region at Sassafras Farm, a nursery she started in 1997 at her home in

BY KATHY VAN MULLEKOM Gloucester, Va.; she sells MCT News Service plants at a farmers market many weekends.

Is there such a thing as a “The reason natives can low-maintenance garden? be low maintenance is Some landscapers and because they are adapted horticulturists will tell you to the specific growing no – every garden needs maintenance of some kind. conditions of the site,” Green says. “Of course, For the most part, they you have to know what are right. the site conditions are and There are high-maintewhich plants are adapted nance and lower-mainto those conditions. Just tenance gardens. It’s all because a plant is native about plant choice – right doesn’t mean it will do plant for right space – and giving plants room to grow well in any conditions, but it will thrive if you plant it without crowding. in the right place.”

It’s also about the plant To understand the basics types you select. Plants of using native plants in that need constant pruning to keep them sized and your landscape, Greene shaped and plants that dis- recommends three books: “Bringing Nature Home” like temperature and soil changes have no place in a by Doug Tallamy to understand why you should use low-maintenance garden.

For more and more savvy natives.

“Redesigning the Amerigardeners, native plants are can Lawn” by Herbert the way to grow and enjoy Bormann to understand a garden with minimum care and maximum reward. the history behind the love Native plants are also your of lawns and the environbest bets for pollinator gar- mental and financial condens that attract bees, but- sequences of the chemical terflies, birds and beneficial industries’ indoctrination advertising tactics – coninsects. vincing us all to grow a Native plant landscape “perfect” lawn. designer Denise Greene “Native Alternatives to agrees.

“Low maintenance means Invasive Plants” by Colston Burrell to understand how a minimum amount of to rework an existing landinput is required to keep plants in the garden healthy scape to make it environmentally healthy. and growing,” she says.

And enjoy a garden with minimum care and maximum reward

Before you plant, plan: Decide what the function of the site will be, Greene suggests. For example, do you want to screen an area from a neighbor’s view to create privacy? Do you want to create a welcoming entry to your home?

Or, do you want to invite pollinators to your yard?

Then, learn the conditions of the site, Greene recommends, including: Is the soil mostly sandy, clay or loam? How well does it drain? What do the existing plants tell you about its fertility and moisture-holding capacity?

How many hours of sun does it get? What is the quality of the light or the shade – morning vs. afternoon sun, or full vs. dappled shade?

Educate yourself and list plants that adapt to those site conditions.

For each plant, create a list of its attributes and seasonality. Go to nurseries or public gardens at different times of the year to check out what looks good when.

Then, work from that list to create the aesthetics of the design using concepts such as scale, texture, repetition, line, color and fragrance.

Saturday, August 30

the Amos W. Woodward Millhouse sitting on Severin Lake, the Old Dolls’ House Museum of miniature homes with styles from all over the world, and an aviation display. And don’t miss the sock monkey.

The museum has a variety of seasonal hours. The main center is open all year, but the village is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday through August and by appointment only September through April.

Admission costs $7 for adults and $5 for children 3 to 17. Free admission days are offered. For information, visit midwayvillage. com or call 815-397-9112.

These Rockford locations make an ideal place to enjoy the final days of summer.

If you go What: Laurent House Where: Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford When: 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Aug. 30-31, Sept. 6-7, Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-5, and Oct. 25-26; designed for those 8 and older Cost: $15 Information: Visit laurenthouse.com to make reservations. For more information, contact info@laurenthouse.com or 815-877-2952

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Affair ends, but marriage remains in limbo Dear Abby, My husband of 30 years had an affair a year and a half ago. We struggled through the aftermath and are trying to restart our relationship. He remained in touch with the other woman until she finally pulled the plug on him, and now he has no interest in talking with me about our relationship or how to improve it.

He is distant and refuses to say “I love you.� He doesn’t initiate hugs or kisses. He will initiate sex every so often, but I am usually the one who seems to need more contact.

When I question him, he tells me everything is all right and I am making a mountain out of a molehill. We have good times, but I really feel his lack of affection.

I don’t want to leave this

out of a molehill.

Your husband appears to be punishing you for something, and unless you get to the bottom of it, your relationship with him will remain icy cold.

A licensed marriage counselor may be able to help you rebuild your relationship, but it won’t happen unless he is willing to try. If he isn’t, then you should go without him and let the therapist help you decide if this is the way you want to live the rest of your life.

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Harley-riding Rauner revs up his constituents

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Crew chief Dave Hudzik of Lombard straps Bruce Jones of Elmhurst into a Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt as they prepare for their first race at the Byron Dragway, hoping to get a time better than 9 seconds with an engine they have been testing.

Jones is a CPA by day who caught the racing bug about 8 years ago.

CPA finds place to play Man spends time drag racing when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not at work

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ELMHURST (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drag racing, says Bruce Jones, is like being shot out of a cannon.

Jones, a CPA whose day job is a managing partner at Porte Brown in Elk Grove Village, says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the adrenaline. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love drag racing because of the rush that you get,â&#x20AC;? he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;an instant rush thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over in under 9 seconds.â&#x20AC;?

On this day at the Byron Dragstrip, Jones pushed his 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt to 8,000 rpm with a top speed of 150 mph. Burning rubber and popping wheelies on the quarter-mile track at the Byron Dragway are part of the thrill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Accounting and racing

cars are completely different pursuits, although they do share some of the same characteristics,â&#x20AC;?

Jones says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both require long hours and a commitment to improve.â&#x20AC;?

Shifting through the four-speed, 960 horsepower engine, Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; objective is to keep the car straight as it grabs the track. He makes sure it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fishtail, which can lead to a serious rollover accident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no greater feeling than getting behind the wheel of a racecar flying down the track after a long day at work.â&#x20AC;?

As a kid, Jones and his dad would visit the U.S. 30 racetrack in Indiana in their 1969 GTO. At age 25, Jones made his job and family his top priority, but 8 years ago the racing bug bit him again. He bought his first motorcycle and a 1961 Corvette.

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auction, he fell in love.

The object of his adoration was the 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only 100 cars were made as both a show car and street legal drag car.

He admits that people find his hobby unusual. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reaction I get is, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just too beautiful of a car to spread its wings and fly. Jaws drop when they see the results.â&#x20AC;?

Jones, who lives in Elmhurst, credits his driving skills and safety record to expert advice from his crew chief, Dave Hudzik of Lombard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reward of drag racing is to take the car down the track successfully and be completely consistent,â&#x20AC;? Jones said.

In his retirement, he hopes to do this full-time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to get a bus or a motor home, pull the car out west and have some fun.â&#x20AC;?

SPRINGFIELD (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner roared into the state fairgrounds on a Harley Thursday, revving up the party faithful by pledging to help loosen the Democratsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; long hold on power in Illinois government.

After removing his helmet, the Winnetka businessman said he would lead an administration that is efficient and transparent. He repeated a vow, made following his primary victory, to sweep Gov. Pat Quinn into â&#x20AC;&#x153;the dust bin of history,â&#x20AC;? adding the GOP could be competitive in races up and down the ballot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a prosperous state unless we are a two-party state,â&#x20AC;?

Rauner told a crowd of supporters at the GOPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual state fair event in Springfield.

Shut out of the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mansion and statehouse political control for more than a decade, Republicansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; acknowledge the impossibility of gaining the immediate upper hand in President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditionally blue home state.

But party officials and volunteers voiced hopes Thursday that Republicans have what it takes this fall elect a Republican governor, a crucial step in evening out the balance of power.

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner rides his Harley-Davidson motorcycle into the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Thursday before participating in a Republican Day rally in Springfield. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have an opportunity this November to end one party rule by electing Bruce Rauner governor of Illinois,â&#x20AC;? former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have an opportunity to bring back effective leadership to the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.â&#x20AC;?

Republicans say highlighting Democratsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; passage of an unpopular tax increase and failed efforts to revive a lagging economy will be key to their November success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are angry,â&#x20AC;?

Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno told a group of state central committeemen at a breakfast meeting prior to the fairground event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In that anger, there is an opportunity for us.â&#x20AC;?

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The party suffered major losses in 2012 followed by a gay marriage flap that prompted the resignation of a GOP chairman last spring.

While officials previously have acknowledged that the party is out of touch with voters, Thursday they expressed confidence that gap has been bridged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the most energized that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the party in my decades in politics,â&#x20AC;? said Republican House Leader Jim Durkin, who was first elected during a nationwide Republican wave in 1994.

Rauner has crafted an image as a government â&#x20AC;&#x153;outsiderâ&#x20AC;? looking to â&#x20AC;&#x153;shake up Springfield.â&#x20AC;?

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Pope to Koreas: Avoid ‘fruitless’ shows of force North Korea fires 3 projectiles before his arrival in Seoul SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Pope Francis called Thursday for peace and unity on the war-divided Korean Peninsula and for both sides to avoid “fruitless” criticisms and shows of force, offering a message of reconciliation at the start of a 5-day visit to South Korea that received a stark response from the North.

North Korea fired three short-range projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast about an hour before Francis landed in Seoul, and two others a short while later. North Korea has conducted several such tests this year, and it also has a long history of making sure it is not forgotten during high-profile events in the South.

Neither Francis nor South Korean President Park Geun-hye referred to the firings in their speeches at Seoul’s presiden-

tial palace, and the Vatican spokesman sought to downplay the incident altogether, saying he wasn’t even sure the pope had been told.

In the first speech of his first trip to Asia, Francis told Park, government officials and regional diplomats that peace required justice – and that justice in turn requires forgiveness, cooperation and mutual respect. He said diplomacy must be encouraged so that listening and dialogue replace “mutual recriminations, fruitless

criticisms and displays of force.”

“We cannot become discouraged in our pursuit of these goals which are for the good not only of the Korean people but of the entire region and the whole world,” he said, in the first English-language speech of his pontificate. Usually Francis speaks in Italian or his native Spanish, but the Vatican said he would deliver at least four speeches in English on the trip to accommodate his Asian audiences.

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

AP

Pope Francis waves from a car after his arrival Thursday in Seoul, South Korea. As Francis became the first pope in 25 years to visit South Korea, Seoul’s never-timid rival, North Korea, made its presence felt by firing three short-range projectiles less than an hour before he arrived, officials said.

WASHINGTON

Subtle voices of dissent surface in Gaza Study: Humans to blame Under Hamas rule, it is rare to hear one give criticism BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip (AP) – The group of neighbors surveyed the destruction wreaked on their residential complex

by Israeli bombardment, with building after building flattened or punctured by shells. The men then began to voice something almost never heard out loud in Gaza: criticism of its Hamas rulers.

Exhausted by a month of pounding by Israel’s military – on top of 7 years of stifling closure of the tiny Mediterranean coastal strip – they questioned Hamas’ handling of the crisis and the wisdom of repeatedly going to war with Israel.

“We do not want to be bombarded every 2 or 3 years. We want to lead a good life: sleep well, drink well and eat well,” said Ziad Rizk, a 37-year-old father of two, a cigarette dangling from his mouth.

He stared at the damaged apartment building

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Palestinian Ziad Rizk makes coffee Monday next to one of the destroyed al-Nada Towers, where he lost his apartment and clothes shop, in the town of Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip. Dozens of residents the al-Nada Towers took advantage of the latest truce to visit their homes, salvage what they can and exchange tips on how best to seek and secure compensation for their homes. where he lived. His sofa and a blue baby carriage were perched precariously on a tilting concrete slab that was his floor.

It is impossible to say how widespread such discontent is among Gaza’s 1.8 million residents. Under Hamas rule, it’s rare and dangerous to share even as

much as a hint of criticism of the government with outsiders.

Still, the men’s boldness in voicing their opinions could be a telling sign that some Gazans see Hamas as weakened. It points to how desperate many Gazans have become after the most ruinous

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of three bouts of major Hamas-Israel violence since the militant group overran the territory in 2007. More than 1,900 Palestinians have been killed, mostly civilians, nearly 10,000 wounded and some 250,000 displaced since fighting started July 8.

Significantly, a Hamas rally last week attracted 2,000 to 3,000 people, a low number compared to its routinely massive rallies, particularly considering it was held at a time when the group is at war with Israel.

Hamas has ruled with an iron fist since it took over Gaza, expelling the Western-backed Palestinian Authority. It does not tolerate dissent, detains critics and carries out extrajudicial executions of alleged spies for Israel.

It has filled government departments with loyalists and is particularly intolerant of any criticism of its handling of the conflict with Israel. It seeks to block unauthorized media coverage of its military wing.

WASHINGTON (AP) – More than two-thirds of the recent rapid melting of the world’s glaciers can be blamed on humans, a new study finds.

Scientists looking at glacier melt since 1851 didn’t see a human fingerprint until about the middle of the 20th century. Even then, only one-quarter of the warming wasn’t from natural causes.

But since 1991, about 69 percent of the rapidly increasing melt was manmade, said Ben Marzeion, a climate scientist at the University of Innsbruck in Austria.

“Glaciers are really shrinking rapidly now,” he said. “I think it’s fair to say most of it is manmade.”

Scientists fault global warming from the burning of coal, oil and gas as well as changes in land use near glaciers and soot pollution. Glaciers in Alaska and the Alps in general have more human-caused melting

than the global average, Marzeion said.

The study was published Thursday in the journal Science.

The research is the first to calculate just how much of the glacial melting can be attributed to people and “the jump from about a quarter to roughly 70 percent of total glacier mass loss is significant and concerning,” said University of Alaska Fairbanks geophysicist Regine Hock, who wasn’t part of the study.

Over the last 2 decades, about 295 billion tons of ice is melting each year on average due to human causes, and about 130 billion tons a year are melting because of natural causes, Marzeion calculated.

Glaciers alone add to about four-tenths of an inch of sea level rise every decade, along with even bigger increases from melting ice sheets – which are different than glaciers – and the expansion of water with warmer temperatures.

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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 espaĂąol.

Escuela Dominical 10 a.m., Servico de Alabanza y Adoraciòn Domingo 12 p.m., MiÊrcoles Estudio BÏblico 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, Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. and Celebration of Praise 6 p.m. School of the Bible, 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Family Night, Prayer and Bible Study, Crossroads Youth Ministry Wednesday 6:45 p.m.; Missionnettes and Royal Rangers.

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 DOO VHUYLFHV &KXUFK RIĂ&#x20AC;FH BAPTIST BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1119 10th Ave., Rock Falls, Pastor Roger &DUOVRQ 3DUVRQDJH DQG RIĂ&#x20AC;FH SKRQH 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, S P $IĂ&#x20AC;OLDWHG ZLWK 6RXWKHUQ %DStist 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., Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 MeetLQJ S P $IĂ&#x20AC;OLDWHG ZLWK 6RXWKHUQ 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, 1706 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 ofĂ&#x20AC;FH SKRQH SDUVRQDJH SKRQH 625-1004. Van transportation, 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 ReguODU %DSWLVW &KXUFKHV DIĂ&#x20AC;OLDWHG FKXUFK NEW HOPE BAPTIST, 902 W. 12th St., Rock Falls. Jon Sedwick, Pastor Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.

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MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, 1313 Woodburn Ave., Sterling, 6256473. Ronald G. Alexander, 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 (Yeowardville). Rev. Calvin J. Reynolds, pastor. 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 meetLQJ S P 3KRQH $IĂ&#x20AC;OLated 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. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Wilmer (Bill) Houch, Pastor. Sunday Worship Celebration 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:30 a.m. For information, call 336-2339.

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. Saturday evening Mass: 5:00 p.m.; Sunday Mass: 7:15 & 9:00 a.m.; Daily Mass: Mon.-Thurs.

7:00 a.m.; (Wednesday during school year 8:30 a.m.; Friday 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:00 a.m. Rev. Msgr. Thomas L. Dzielak. Rectory phone: 625-4508.

ST. MARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. MARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 &RPPXQLRQ Ă&#x20AC;UVW 6XQGD\ RI WKH PRQWK 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

Robustness and Resiliency There are two ways to enhance our chances of survival: robustness and resiliency. Robustness is a measure of how much damage can be done to an organism and it will still function. Plants are robust because they can lose their leaves and the majority of their limbs and yet survive.

Resiliency refers to the ability of an organism to adapt to changing circumstances. A tropical plant may be robust, but it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t survive in a harsh environment such as a desert. Human beings are hardy because we combine robustness with resiliency.We are robust insofar as we can survive without our teeth, could lose a few limbs, and some of our vital organs are paired, such as the kidneys and lungs, allowing us to survive with just one of them.Though not as robust as plants, we are more resilient, since we adapt well to change, as evidenced by our living in virtually every environment on the planet. Religion is one of the tools that help us to adapt.The Bible is full of advice on how to get along under trying circumstances.The early Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and then had to survive in the desert, and even once they were established as a nation, they were surrounded by hostile neighbors.This remains true for them today, and there is a lesson here on the value of resiliency and robustness. Increase your robustness by staying healthy and increase your resiliency by being adaptive.

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Tuesday nights Prayer Warriors 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Church 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH SKRQH 7KH FKXUFK LV 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 David Beebe. Sunday: 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:00 a.m., Worship. Christian Children Fellowship *URXS RQ Ă&#x20AC;UVW :HGQHVGD\ DW S P Youth Group on third Sunday at 6:00 S P $GXOW )HOORZVKLS *URXS RQ Ă&#x20AC;UVW 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 9:30; Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. Youth Group Meeting 6:00 p.m.; Wednesdays Adult %LEO\ 6WXG\ S P &KXUFK RIĂ&#x20AC;FH phone 815-379-2093. Church Kitchen phone 379-2083. Email: walnutĂ&#x20AC;UVWFKULVWDLQ#\DKRR FRP $OVR RQ )Dcebook (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.; $ QRRQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH SUHFHGHV WKH PDVV 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. Greg Olson, pastor. 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 D P &KXUFK RIĂ&#x20AC;FH IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN (ELCA), corner of 8th Ave. and W. 5th, Rock Falls. Henri-

etta J. Milner, Pastor; Worship: Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. Sept. thru May; Thursday evenings 6:30. Elevator and facilities for disabled persons. Air ConGLWLRQHG &KXUFK RIĂ&#x20AC;FH ST. JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. &KXUFK 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH SKRQH EHtween 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.

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. ContempoUDU\ 6HUYLFH D P &KXUFK 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH 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. David Jungniekel, Pastor. Fellowship 9:00; Sunday School 9:30; Worship 10:45. 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: DGPLQ#VWHUOLQJĂ&#x20AC;UVWXPF RUJ ROCK FALLS UNITED METHODIST, 210 4th Ave., Rock Falls, Richard Fassig, pastor; Julie Carrion, Youth Director. Worship Service, 9:00 a.m. Nursery provided during worship service.

Sunday School resumes September 8th at 10:00am. Youth Group meets 2nd & 4th Sunday at 11:30 a.m.. Air Conditioned, Handicapped Accessible. Church phone: 815-625-0114. www.rockfallsumc.org 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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Good Neighborsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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

2IĂ&#x20AC;FH IRU TXHVWLRQV TAMPICO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, (Two blocks west of Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 )3& ZZZ Ă&#x20AC;UVWSUHVE\WHULDQVWHUOLQJ RUJ 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.

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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. &DOO WKH FKXUFK RIĂ&#x20AC;FH IRU LQIRUmation 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, Lt. Cindy Marquis, Corps OfĂ&#x20AC;FHU 3DVWRU 6XQGD\ 6FKRRO D P Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00a.m.; Tuesday Night Bible Study: 6:00p.m.; Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry on Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7:00p.m.; Kids Character Building Thursdays: 4:00 p.m.; Music Ministry Thursdays: 5:00 p.m.; Phone: 815-625-1622. Building handicapped accessible. Social Services - MondayFriday 9:00a.m.-Noon, and 1:00p.m.4:30p.m.

Food Pantry-Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30p.m-3:30p.m.

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

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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. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 S P +RPH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH SKRQH THE LIVING BREAD, 1003 GrisZROG 6WHUOLQJ ´$ 6SLULW Ă&#x20AC;OOHG %LEOH Fellowship,â&#x20AC;? Sunday 10:00 a.m. For youth and other meetings call 626-6941.

CITY OF GOD, 530 W. Rt. 30, Rock Falls, an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Evangelistic Spirit Filled Ministryâ&#x20AC;?, Larry Harts, Sr., Pastor. Associate Pastor, Marchet Harts. Youth Sundays ages 12-18. Sunday Worship and Praise 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bible Education Nightâ&#x20AC;? 6:45 p.m.; Nursery: birth to 3 yrs.; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Community Light Program Free Meal Mon.-Fri. 5-6 p.m. Sat. Noon-1 p.m.

SHALOM ASSEMBLY OF YAHWEH, Sabbath Meetings Sat. at 1:30 p.m.; Sabbath School Sat. at 4 p.m.; (815)718-1323. Pastor H.R. Castillo. wwwforhisname.com COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK, at 106 Gaston St., Prairieville, Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m.; Food fellowship every Friday at 6 p.m.; Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome. Contact Pastor Charlie White 815-445-5912 for more information.

THE ROCK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Building Stronger Christians. 104 E. 3rd Street, Rock Falls, IL. Sunday Prayer & Praise 9-9:30 a.m.; Bible Study/Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Life Support 6:30 p.m.; Mon. Youth Group 7-8 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.); Tues. CPR-Constantly Practicing Recovery 7-8 p.m.; Wed. Steps of Life 10-11 a.m.; Bible Study 101 6-7 p.m.; Sat. Open Fellowship 6-10 p.m.

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH MORRISON, Meets Sundays at 10:00a.m. at MIT Auditorium 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison. Kidzlink (Birth-5th grade) During Sunday 6HUYLFH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH ORFDWLRQ : 0DLQ 6W Morrison, Phone 815-956-0090, Email morrison@crossroadscn.com Crave Students Ministries 201 W. Market Street, Morrison (Grade 6-12) Wednesday nights doors open at 6:30p.m.

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Brought by the boatload to this facility north of St. Louis, the Asian carp quickly meet a gruesome fate: They are ground to a bloody pulp in a maze of machines that churn their bony

bodies into dehydrated meal and fish oil.

A company called American Heartland Fish Products is the latest to venture into the small but growing business of carp-rendering, and their experiment offers another test of whether private enterprise can help reduce invasive species by turning them into food, be it for humans or, more likely, livestock.

For plant workers, purging the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterways of carp that muscle out native fish for food and habitat isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about balancing nature. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strictly about making money.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government wants this fish removed in large volumes, and this is the way to do it,â&#x20AC;? said Gray Magee, chief executive of the company, which began processing the carp in April atop a bluff near Grafton, a tiny tourist hamlet perched along the banks where the Mississippi and Illinois rivers meet.

Heartland joins Schafer Fisheries, which more than a decade ago expanded its northern Illinois operations near the Mississippi to include carp after focusing entirely on catfish. A similar venture was launched recently in Kentucky, and yet another carp-pro-

cessing site has been proposed for a site along the Illinois River near Peoria.

The idea of eliminating carp by eating them, much promoted only a few years ago, has been fairly slow to take hold in the business world.

Partly because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so bony, Asian carp have drawn little interest among U.S. consumers.

The few Americans who make a living exporting carp face big challenges: Profit margins are thin because of freight and fishing costs. And the carp have soft flesh that can spoil quickly if not processed rapidly and packed in ice.

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Tony Stewart will not compete in Sunday’s Pure Michigan 400, after he struck and killed driver Kevin Ward Jr. in a super sprint race last Saturday. Jeff Burton will take his place.

That’s how many starts in a row that the Mariners Felix Hernandez has pitched at least seven innings and surrendered two or fewer runs. Read more about his and Seattle’s pitching staff’s historic streak on B6.

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NFL PRESEASON | BEARS 20, JAGUARS 19

Game 2 still leaves questions C HICAGO – The Bears’ performance in their second exhibition game against the Jacksonville Jaguars was uninspired at best.

But I am here to brighten your day. How many of you have forgotten that the 1985 Bears started 0-3 in exhibitions before beating up on the Buffalo Bills to get ready for their opener?

The moral of the story, of course, is these games are meaningless.

Still, there is a recurring theme this year that is a bit disturbing.

From the moment the Bears arrived in Bourbonnais, we knew there were at least 16 players on the roster capable of contributing to a winning team,

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perhaps even a playoff team.

They are Jay Cutler, Matt Forte, Martellus Bennett, Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, Jermon Bushrod, Matt Slauson, Roberto Garza, and Kyle Long on offense, and Jared Allen, Jeremiah Ratliff, Lamarr Houston, Lance Briggs, D.J. Williams,

Tim Jennings, and Charles Tillman on defense.

The whole idea of this preseason has been to find out if there is anyone else on the roster that can step up and join them.

Cutler acknowledged the need for help, speaking at halftime about the receiver position.

“We had really liked going with three receivers, but Marquess [Wilson] is out, so we’ve got to adapt and use some different guys. We’ll see what some of these guys can do in the second half: [Micheal] Spurlock and [Eric] Weems and [Josh] Bellamy and Josh AP Morgan. We’ll see how it Bears rookie Will Sutton tackles Jaguars running back Jordan works out.”

Todman during the first half of Thursday’s exhibition game at Soldier Field. The Bears rallied for a 20-19 win.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW | 2014 AMBOY CLIPPERS

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Amboy football players run through drills during practice on Wednesday. The Clippers went 2-7 in 2013, snapping a streak of 11 playoff appearances in 13 seasons. The 2014 Clippers are looking to start a new streak this fall.

Streak starters

BALTIMORE – Rob Manfred was elected baseball’s 10th commissioner Thursday, winning a three-man competition to succeed Bud Selig, and given a mandate by the tradition-bound sport to recapture young fans and speed up play in an era that has seen competition increase and attention spans shrink.

The 55-year-old, who has worked for Major League Baseball in roles with ever-increasing authority since 1998, will take over from the 80-year-old Selig on Jan. 25.

It’s a generational change much like the NBA undertook when Adam Silver, then 51, replaced 71-year-old David Stern as commissioner in February. And like Silver, he was his boss’s pick.

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Clippers eager to rebound from 2013, get back into postseason

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

Heading into last season, the Amboy Clippers were coming off a trip to the Class 2A state quarterfinals, continuing their school-best run of 11 playoff berths in 13 seasons.

But graduation and a multitude of injuries took their toll on the 2013 team, and the Clippers finished with their worst record since 1998 at 2-7.

But both of those wins came against

Three Rivers North foes, and despite the thinned ranks, Amboy managed to play competitively in two of its final four losses. That fact isn’t lost on the guys coming back.

“We wanted to go out strong,” senior fullback/linebacker Chris Jones said. “Us juniors wanted to build some momentum coming into this year, and the seniors wanted to end their final season on a good note.”

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Did you know? s !MBOY S RECENT STRING OF PLAYOFF APPEARANCES IN SEASONS – the best such streak in school history – was marred by a 2-7 campaign in 2013 ... the Clippers’ worst record since 1998, and only the fifth 2-7 season since the playoff era began in 1974.

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Rob Manfred, seen here in 2010, was elected baseball’s 10th commissioner Thursday by all 30 MLB owners. Current commissioner Bud Selig will retire in January.

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Moâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ne Davis, of Pennsylvania, singles during the Little League Eastern Regionals at Breen Stadium in Bristol, Conn. Two girls will be competing at the same time for just the third time in the Little League World Seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 68-year history.

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GAME AGAINST THE 9ANKEES SHE He cited Baker as an example.

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Little League doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep track NCAA Division III University of A 17-year-old female high Maine at Presque Isle, said that of how many girls play baseschool pitcher from Florida she was harassed in high school ball, but most tend to gravitate recently threw batting practice to toward softball as they get older, for playing baseball. She said she the Tampa Bay Rays, and another said Lance Van Auken, executive never thought of playing softball, woman is pitching in the NCAA. and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be known as director of the Peter J. McGovDavis, a 13-year-old, has been the only female NCAA baseball ern Little League Museum. He dominant leading up to the player. said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very rare to see girls series. She threw a completeâ&#x20AC;&#x153;They think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a gimmick,â&#x20AC;? Sailcompeting in baseball beyond game and only gave up three ors said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not here to be a gimLittle League, but added that it hits in the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory in the mick, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to play baseball.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not happenregional final last week to reach Van Auken said the publicity ing out there.â&#x20AC;?

South Williamsport. surrounding this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournaChelsea Baker, a 17-year-old Davis said girls should be given high school knuckleball pitcher ment could lead some girls to a chance to play baseball beyond in Florida, recently threw batting stick around in baseball longer, rather than move to softball.

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Win or lose, youngsters from Chicago will leave a lasting impression on the Little League World Series.

The Jackie Robinson West team is comprised of all African-American players. On Thursday, their league will make its first appearance in 31 years in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the latest indicator that baseball is making small strides in an effort to lure young African-Americans back to the game.

The number of AfricanAmericans in the major leagues has dwindled steadily since the mid1980s, when they comprised about 19 percent of rosters; the number stood at 8.1 percent on opening day this year.

Jackie Robinson West, representing the Great Lakes, got off to a good start. It beat Northwest champion Lynnwood Pacific 12-2 in its first game Thursday.

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Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pierce Jones (center rear) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little League World Series game against Lynnwood, Washington. The Chicago team won 12-2 in five innings.

However, programs such as the Little League Urban Initiative, Major League Baseballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RBI (Reviving Baseball In Inner Cities), and Urban Youth Academy clearly are making a difference.

David James, senior director of MLBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RBI program, is familiar with the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, and is delighted to see it back on Little Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest stage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of us at MLB are talking about that team,â&#x20AC;? said James, a

native of Williamsport and a former head of the Little League Urban Initiative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really good for the game.â&#x20AC;?

The RBI program has grown over the years, and now has a presence in 200 cities, with about 230,000 participants.

Jackie Robinson West, which bears the name of the first black player in the major leagues, has a storied history.

Joseph Haley founded the league thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grown to include 28 teams.

Haleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, Bill, runs the program, and it is one of the Urban Initiative success stories.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first all-black team from Chicago to reach the World Series since 1983, and the first Urban Initiative affiliate to earn a berth since Harlem in 2002.

The playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parents got an assist from some major leaguers.

Atlanta Braves outfielders Justin and B.J. Upton were among those contacted by Colorado Rockies pitcher LaTroy Hawkins about chipping in to pay the travel costs to Pennsylvania. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know when I was a kid, I wanted my family to be there to support me and see me play,â&#x20AC;? Justin Upton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it would be cool for them to see the experience with the kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see young African-American kids playing and having a team full of young kids enjoying the game.

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Notre Dame running back Tarean Folston heads to the end zone during a game last fall in South Bend, Ind. The 2014 season brings artificial turf for the first time at Notre Dame Stadium, new Under Armour uniforms, and four games against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents.

Fans expect more from Irish in 2014 Notre Dame wants to be in title hunt nation in scoring at 38.6 points per game. In four SOUTH BEND, Ind. seasons at Notre Dame, – Notre Dame has four the Irish haven’t averaged straight winning seasons better than 26.3 points for the first time this cen- per game. tury, played a key role Attacking defense: The in deciding the national Irish enjoyed a lot of succhampionship for two cess using former defenstraight seasons, and sive coordinator Bob Diareclaimed the title of win- co’s read-and-react style, ningest football program finishing in the top 27 in it lost to Michigan in scoring defense nation2003. ally 4 straight years. Diaco That’s still not enough is the head coach at Conto satisfy Fighting Irish necticut now, replaced fans, who measure sucby Brian VanGorder, who cess by national champi- prefers a more attacking onships, and have been scheme. waiting since 1988 for the The Irish are inexpeschool to win another. rienced up in the front The Irish slipped to 9-4 seven, with former last season, and finished walk-on Joe Schmidt the season ranked No. 21. expected to start at They went 12-0 in the middle linebacker. regular season in 2012 Special teams: Irish before an embarrassing coaches spent part of 42-14 loss to Alabama in the offseason visiting the title game. The high- NFL and other college light of last season was a teams, looking for ways 17-13 victory over Michi- they could improve gan State, a lone loss Notre Dame’s not-sothat cost the Spartans special teams, whose play a shot at the national Kelly has described as championship. “unacceptable.” The Irish Coach Brian Kelly enters last season ranked 120th this season in a position out of 123 teams on kicklike few Irish coaches off return coverage, 84th – without a national in punt return coverage, championship after four and 80th in punt returns. seasons, and without his Golden army: The Irish job in jeopardy. The only freshman class gave itself Notre Dame coach who the nickname during lasted more than five seathe recruiting process, sons without winning a and now is expected to national championship contribute immediately, was Elmer Layden, who especially to the front coached the Irish for seven seven of the defense. seasons from 1934-40.

Kelly already has defenThe 2014 season brings sive end Andrew Trumartificial turf for the first betti listed as a starter at time at Notre Dame Stadefensive end. dium, new Under Armour Rivalries end: This uniforms, four games season marks the end of against Atlantic Coast some rivalry games. The Conference opponents, four games this season and a fan base eager for include an Oct. 18 game some old-style success. at defending national Here are five things to champion Florida State. know about the Irish: The Irish have played Michigan all but six seaScoring points: Kelly sons since 1978, but that arrived at Notre Dame rivalry ends Sept. 6. The with a reputation as an offensive-minded coach, annual game with Purdue, started in 1946, ends Sept. keeping defenses offbalance with a no-huddle, 13 in Indianapolis. Michihurry-up spread attack. In gan State, on the schedule his final season at Cincin- all but four seasons since nati in 2009, the Bearcats 1948, doesn’t play the Irish again until 2016. finished fourth in the

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ait, that’s not an NBA schedule, that’s just taunting the Bulls.

Did you see their first two games? It’s a painful summer rerun of all their painful summers filled with failed free agency and failed trade efforts.

The Bulls open the season in New York against Carmelo Anthony, who chose to take all the money, so he’ll have nobody good to play with, but still, the Bulls won’t have him, either.

Two nights later, the Bulls play their home opener against LeBron James and the new Eastern Conference champions, who outbid the Bulls for Kevin Love, as Illinois remains the top flyover state for top players.

So, the Bulls took freeagency leftovers, and will try to tell us that depth and defense are the second star on this team behind Derrick Rose like

steve ROSENBLOOM MCT News Service sports columnist.

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they did before, and how did that work out?

Rose said this season’s roster is the “most talented team I’ve played on.” Unfortunately, Love and Kyrie Irving can say the same thing.

Drake recruited Kevin Durant to the Raptors.

Rose recruited Kirk Hinrich, but not James or Anthony. So, yeah, rappers are smarter than some point guards.

How many points will Rose have to score to overcome the image his handlers have created?

The Bulls’ Christmas Day game against the Lakers at home will be the only time Carlos Boozer will be cheered for playing his special brand of fake, loud defense.

The NBA is suing Donald Sterling for “devastating and incalculable harm” caused by his recorded comments denigrating blacks. Yes. Well. OK. But how exactly can the NBA calculate the damages it wants to recover?

Charles Wang pulled out of a deal to sell the Islanders for $420 million when he heard about the Clippers’ being sold for $2 billion. Does Wang know he owns the Islanders, and that they play in the NHL? After Roger Goodell handed Ray Rice a laughable two-game suspension for beating a woman senseless, the NFL reportedly is considering stiffer penalties

for domestic abusers.

Anybody with a clue would ban a player for an entire season, but Goodell will start with sending the player to his room without dessert.

Quick, someone tell the White Sox to stop worrying about blocking the plate and start blocking the bullpen.

You know who else got hosed, Robin? Fans who sat through your putting Adam Dunn in right field.

It’s obvious how Cubscentric this two-team town is, but the bar for Javy Baez is set by Jose Abreu.

The Cubs continue to call up shortstops and put them at second base and center field and watch them produce hope. The Sox still can’t get rid of their shortstop or second baseman, as they produce hopelessness.

Kyle Hendricks, your table is ready.

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Derrick Rose talks with USA Basketball assistant coach Tom Thibodeau during practice Thursday in Chicago. The U.S. team will face the Brazilian team in an exhibition game at the United Center on Saturday.

More pain, still no gain

Cousins injures right knee in Team USA practice

BY JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – DeMarcus Cousins had a big bag of ice on his right knee while he watched the end of Thursday’s practice. He briefly covered his face with a towel as trainers milled around his table next to the folded gym bleachers.

Just making it to the World Cup of Basketball is proving to be quite a chore for the U.S. national team.

Cousins was injured when he got tangled with Anthony Davis, after both big men hit the floor going after a loose ball during a scrimmage.

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Cousins was helped off the court, and then was confined to the training table for the remaining part of the first of two practices in Chicago before Saturday night’s exhibition against Brazil at the United Center.

He took a few ginger steps while players were

coming off the floor.

“Definitely scary, not just the fact that he went down, but the fact that I actually was the one who dove on him,” said Davis, a Chicago native who plays for New Orleans. “I kind of feel bad, and I hope he’s fine, because he really wants to be here. He really wants to play.”

It was the first practice for the Americans since Paul George broke his right leg during an intrasquad scrimmage on Aug. 1 in Las Vegas.

George had surgery the next day, and the Indiana Pacers say their twotime All-Star is expected to make a full recovery.

Colangelo has guaranteed a spot for George for the 2016 Olympics, and the rest of the national team seems to have rallied around the talented small forward.

Disappointing season used as motivations for Clippers STARTERS

“You have to become a group of guys who don’t want to let each other down, and who make While the wins didn’t things work no matter come down the stretch, what happens throughout the attitude never the season.” wavered. The players who As he has seen more were injured did their than once in his 4 best to help out the team decades roaming the in any way possible, while Amboy sideline – the last the players on the field 20 seasons as head coach never used the injuries – Gary Jones wasn’t suror inexperience as an prised by the reaction his excuse. players had to the down The biggest lesson the year: instead of pouting, Clippers learned from there’s been a renewed last year’s rough waters: vigor throughout offseateamwork is just as vital son workouts and preas talent and effort. season practices.

“You have to stick “Usually that’s how together,” said senior it works,” coach Jones tight end/defensive end said. “There’s definitely Skyelar Zimmerly, who a revenge factor. We’d missed most of last seabeen to the playoffs a son after knee surgery. bunch of times in recent CONTINUED FROM B1

years, and you don’t want to be the team to end that streak.

“But it happened, and now these guys are ready to start another streak again. They’ve put in a lot of work and shown good effort, and they’re ready to get back out there and prove we can play better than we showed last year.”

The experience gained by last year’s juniors, who were thrust into some heavy lifting – many at positions they’d never played before – will be invaluable. Despite some being in different spots on the field this fall, coach Jones knows that just being on the field and “getting a taste” of varsity football will

provide big dividends.

But with defense being the rock on which the Clippers are building, attitude is also going to play a major role … and Amboy’s main attitude is eagerness and a thirst to make last year a distant memory.

“We’ve been looking forward to getting back on the field since we stepped off it the last time last year,” Zimmerly said.

“We’re definitely excited to put last year behind us.”

“It left a pretty bad taste in our mouths,” Chris Jones added, “and you can’t shake off something like that. You have to use it as motivation, and I think we’ve definitely done that.”

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

The Amboy Clippers have used memories and lessons from a 2-7 season in 2013 as motivation to get ready for the 2014 season. Amboy starts the year at St. Bede in a Three Rivers crossover game.

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Mitch Hedberg, a stand-up comedian who died in 2005, said, “I would imagine that if you could understand Morse code, a tap dancer would drive you crazy.”

In a few bridge deals, the defenders can lead declarer through a merry dance by tapping him – leading side-suit winners to make declarer ruff in one hand or the other. This is usually done either to make declarer lose trump control, or to strand a long suit so that declarer cannot establish and run it.

This deal occurred during a social game and the auction is given as it happened. After the first round, I think South should have made a negative double to show his heart suit, not responded one no-trump

without a sure spade stopper. North did not know what to do over two spades. Not expecting his partner to have four hearts, North wondered about three no-trump and five

clubs. So he cue-bid three spades to ask South if he really could control spades.

Now South tried four hearts, which North, reading correctly, passed. Yes, perhaps he should have chosen five clubs, an easy contract to make.

Against four hearts, West led an imaginative spade king.

South ruffed in the dummy and should have immediately played on clubs. But before leading the club king, he drew two rounds of trumps, leaving the ace on the board.

East erred by winning with his club ace. Yes, ducking risks South’s having only a singleton, but declarer would surely have played a club at trick two in that situation. If East had taken the second club and led another spade to tap the dummy, the contract would have gone down in flames. © 2014 UFS

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Jon Bostic made a very nice play from the nickel to end the Jaguars first drive on third-and-1 at the Bears 27.

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BY COLLEEN KANE Chicago Tribune

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Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez delivers a pitch during Monday’s game. Hernandez has gone 16 straight starts pitching at least seven innings and giving up two or fewer runs, and has lowered his ERA to 1.95.

Mariners pulling away in arms race Seattle’s staff setting record pace

BY TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer

SEATTLE – This is how good Felix Hernandez has pitched in making himself the clear leader for a second Cy Young award.

The ace of the Seattle Mariners has set the pace for a pitching staff that’s on a record pace not seen from an American League team in 40 years, and is the reason that Seattle is playing meaningful baseball in August for the first time in 7 years.

Seattle is in the mix for the second wild card in the American League after winning eight of nine, and it’s because of a pitching staff that has a combined 2.95 ERA, led by the brilliance of Hernandez.

“I think we’re all just worried about doing our jobs, and if we go out and do our jobs one pitch at a time, that stuff all takes care of itself,” said starter Chris Young, signed

by Seattle at the end of spring training and now with 11 victories.

Since the introduction of the designated hitter in 1973, no American League team has posted a lower ERA in a nonstrike season than the Mariners have currently.

The 1974 Oakland Athletics, with a pitching staff that included Catfish Hunter, Vida Blue and Rollie Fingers, finished the year with a 2.95 ERA. The Los Angeles Dodgers in 1989 were the last team in either league to finish the season with a sub-3.00 ERA. The Mariners currently stand below that line after sweeping Toronto at home, giving up six runs in the series, and head to Detroit for a big three-game series starting Friday. Saturday’s matchup will feature Hernandez facing off against David Price for the first time. Seattle is 10 games over .500 for the first time since the final day of the 2007 season, when Seattle finished the year 87-75.

Back in spring training, Seattle manager Lloyd McClendon preached that pitching would be

the foundation in trying to get Seattle back to respectability.

“I can’t say I knew we’d be this good,” McClendon said. “This is historical.”

Hernandez has gone 16 straight starts pitching at least seven innings and giving up two or fewer runs, and has lowered his ERA to 1.95. His streak represents an accomplishment that doesn’t even have an official title, and that hadn’t been matched since Gaylord Perry in 1974. The team has taken to referring to Hernandez’s streak as an “Ultra Quality Start,” although at the rate he’s going, it might as well be called “The Felix.”

“I’m running out of words for Felix,” McClendon said.

Hernandez is the pinnacle. Young has revitalized his career with a 3.20 ERA after not pitching in the majors in 2013 following shoulder surgery.

Hisashi Iwakuma overcame a late start to the season and also has 11 wins. Rookie Roenis Elias has been a serviceable fourth starter, after never pitching higher than Double-A before this season. And that group is backed by the best bullpen in the American League.

It’s a remarkable run of pitching, and it could get even better.

McClendon said the return of James Paxton recently from injury is almost equivalent to a free-agent signing in the middle of the season. Paxton started the season in the rotation before a lat muscle injury, and setbacks put him on the disabled list for more than 3 months.

In his two starts since returning, Paxton has allowed three earned runs.

“He can keep a roll going for us,” McClendon said. “He can stretch those winning streaks out. If you look at our rotation throughout the year, the guy in the five hole has not been very successful. It’s been patchwork. This guy can patch it, and it doesn’t come loose.”

2014 Mariners pitching staff Player W-L IP Blake Beavan 0-1 4.0 Joe Beimel 3-1 35.1 Ronnie Elias 9-9 134.2 Danny Farquhar 1-1 50.2 Charlie Furbush 1-5 34.0 Felix Hernandez 13-3 180.1 Hisashi Iwakuma 11-6 139.0 Dominic Leone 5-2 48.0 Lucas Luetge 0-0 3.1 Brandon Maurer 1-4 53.1 Yoervis Medina 4-2 41.1 Hector Noesi* 0-1 1.0 James Paxton 2-0 22.2 Stephen Pryor 0-0 1.2 Erasmo Ramirez 1-5 64.1 Fernando Rodney 1-5 50.2 Tajuan Walker 1-2 15.0 Tom Wihelmsen 1-2 63.0 Chris Young 11-6 140.2 Totals: 65-55 1,083.0 *Traded to White Sox at midseason

ERA 4.50 1.27 4.14 2.66 3.71 1.95 2.72 2.06 5.40 5.06 2.18 27.00 2.38 0.00 4.06 2.31 3.60 2.29 3.20 2.95

White Sox manager Robin Ventura was as charged up as he has been all season Wednesday at AT&T Park, kicking dirt over home plate, yelling in an umpire’s face, and returning to the plate for more dirt kicking.

The source of his anger was experimental rule 7.13, implemented this year to help prevent dangerous collisions at home plate.

The problem, Ventura and several players said in a similarly fired-up Sox locker room after a 7-1 loss to the Giants, is that most people don’t exactly understand the rule and its nuances.

“It’s awful. I still don’t know what happened,” Sox slugger Adam Dunn said. “They make these rules up and try to explain these rules, that if you ask 25 guys in here, [there would be] 25 different opinions. I don’t know what the rule is.”

Sox catcher Tyler Flowers, who estimated he knows the rule about as well as anyone, though not 100 percent, was at the center of the controversial play in the seventh inning with left-hander Jose Quintana pitching.

With runners on first and third, the Giants’ Joe Panik hit a dribbler up the first-base line that Jose Abreu fielded well and threw to Flowers, who estimated he caught the ball with 7 feet to spare as pinch-runner Gregor Blanco slid into home and was tagged out easily.

The Giants, however, called for a review, and after 4 minutes, 55 seconds, the ruling came back that Blanco was safe because Flowers was blocking the plate before he had possession of the ball.

Catchers are allowed to block the plate only once they have control

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White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers reaches to tag the Giants’ Gregor Blanco, who was originally ruled out at home but then ruled safe after review during the seventh inning of Wednesday’s game. of the ball. What would have been the second out of the inning turned into the tying run in a 1-1 game, and the Giants went on to score six more runs in the frame.

The biggest issue Flowers and Ventura have with the ruling is that they don’t believe the rule’s intention, to protect a catcher and runner from nasty collisions, factors in when a runner is out by as much as Blanco would have been.

“There’s no clarification on that – where do we draw the line?” Flowers said. “If a guy rounds third and he’s out by 80 feet, and I’m standing in front of the plate, is he safe?

It just doesn’t make any sense. “... If you ask the catchers in this league, first of all, no one has the comprehension of what the rule actually is, and secondly, the majority of us would rather get rid of it if this is how it’s going to be applied.”

For his part, Flowers doesn’t think he would have had time to adjust accordingly, even if he did realize

he was breaking the rule. The short infield hit, a broken bat flying behind him, and “2 seconds” to move into position to catch the ball and make a tag worked against him. He said the rule seems to be better suited for balls returning from the outfield.

Ventura, who received his 10th career ejection for his display, called the rule “a joke,” and said, “We got hosed today.” He had asked for a review on a similar play Tuesday night of Giants catcher Buster Posey’s positioning in the 10th inning when Sox runner Jordan Danks was ruled out. The call on the field was upheld.

He bristled at the idea of having to instruct his catchers to do something other than what Flowers did.

“I’m done. It’s too vague,” Ventura said. “You can have him go stand on the grass and catch it and run over and jump on the guy when he’s coming in.”

ROUNDUP

No action, Jackson Cubs pitcher continues to struggle in loss By the Associated Press

Cubs starter Edwin Jackson said he was thinking about things he shouldn’t have been during Chicago’s 6-2 loss Thursday to the Brewers at Wrigley Field.

Jackson lasted 4 2/3 innings and allowed five runs before being lifted for Jacob Turner, who pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings in his Cubs debut.

Jackson has lost six of his last seven decisions, and his ERA has risen to 5.74.

Mike Fiers (2-1) struck out a career-high 14 in six scoreless innings, and walked only one in his second start this season. Fiers and three Brewers

relievers combined for 16 strikeouts, but the Milwaukee starter set the tone.

Cardinals 4, Padres 3: Pinchhitter Jon Jay delivered a tworun double in the eighth inning, and right fielder Shane Robinson threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth to help the Cardinals hold off the Padres 4-3 in St. Louis.

Jhonny Peralta hit an early two-run homer for the Cardinals, who moved ahead of Pittsburgh into second place in the NL Central. St. Louis remained two games behind division-leading Milwaukee.

San Diego had its five-game winning streak snapped.

AP

Cubs second baseman Javier Baez tags the Brewers’ Carlos Gomez out during a rundown between first and second base.

The Cubs lost 6-2.

Reinsdorf loudest dissenting owner MANFRED

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Manfred beat out Boston Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner in the first contested vote for a new commissioner in 46 years.

The third candidate, MLB Executive Vice President of Business Tim Brosnan, dropped out just before the start of balloting.

“I am tremendously honored by the confidence that the owners showed in me today,” Manfred said. “I have very big shoes to fill.”

Selig has led baseball since September 1992, first as chairman of the sport’s executive council following Fay Vincent’s forced resignation, then as commissioner since July 1998. After announcing his intention to retire many times only to change his mind, he said last September that he really, truly planned to leave in January 2015.

One baseball executive, who attended the meeting, speaking on condition of anonymity because details of the 4½-hour session were not to be divulged, said

Manfred was elected on approximately the sixth ballot. The initial vote was 20-10 for Manfred, three short of the required three-quarters majority.

His total increased to 21 on the second and 22 on the third. While teams put written ballots into envelopes, keeping their choices secret, from team official speeches it was evident that Tampa Bay’s Stuart Sternberg and Milwaukee’s Mark Attanasio likely switched, the person said.

Manfred’s total dropped to 20, then increased to 22 before a dinner break. He got the needed 23rd vote on the next, apparently from Washington. Owners then made the final vote unanimous. The person said it appeared Arizona, Boston, the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati, the Los Angeles Angels, Oakland, and Toronto had been the final holdouts.

White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf and Toronto president Paul Beeston spoke out strongly against Manfred, the person said.

Angels owner Arte Moreno joined Reinsdorf in

leading Werner’s support.

“While Rob may not have been my initial choice for commissioner, the conclusion of a very good process was to name Rob as the person best positioned to help baseball endure and grow even stronger for the next generation of fans,” Reinsdorf said in a statement.

“Today’s decision was reached by 30 owners voting separately but speaking, in the end, with one voice.”

Manfred started with baseball in the late 1980s as an outside counsel in labor negotiations, and was hired by Selig as executive vice president for labor relations and human resources in 1998.

He received an expanded role of executive vice president of economics and league affairs in 2012, and last September was promoted to chief operating officer, becoming the likely heir apparent. He helped lead negotiations for baseball’s last three labor contracts, and the joint drug agreement that was instituted in 2002.

In the last contested election, in 1968-69, owners turned to their outside

labor lawyer, Bowie Kuhn.

The 55-year-old Manfred, whose term was not specified, grew up in Rome, New York – about an hour’s drive from the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. He must address issues that include decreased interest in baseball among younger people, and an average game time that has stretched past 3 hours.

“There is no doubt in my mind he has the training, the temperament, the experience to be a very successful commissioner,” Selig said, “and I have justifiably very high expectations.”

Baseball has had labor peace since a 7½-month strike in 1994-95 that canceled the World Series.

Talks to replace the collective bargaining agreement with players that expires after the 2016 season will be conducted with a new union leadership headed by former All-Star first baseman Tony Clark.

“I have known Rob for more than 15 years, and I’m confident that his vast experience in all aspects of the sport will serve his commissionership well,” Clark said in a statement.

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Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

NEW TODAY 1 Br. All utilities, plus cable/Internet incl., $550/mo., Single room occupancy $400/mo.

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POLO Quiet Large 1BR, C/A appli., sound proof. Gar. Laundry on premises. $475/ mo. + dep.

847-738-2334

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

(815)626-1431 1 or 2BR, $430 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty 2 BR for $500 Water, sewer, garbage incl.

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Call Diana: 630-327-7046 2BR Ranch style Duplex. A/C, stove, refrig., W & D. Breezeway, garage No pets. 1st mo. $500/mo. Last mo.

Rent $500, $200 Dep. 815-626-4951 2nd floor efficiency $325, Quiet bldg.

Small pet may be OK. 815-441-1389 or 630-399-1204.

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

Lg. 1BR (lower).

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Rent $485. $200 dep. 815-626-4951 Park Setting, 2BR, 1832 2nd Ave., 1st floor, A/C. Applcs., garage, Near CGH & Rec Center. $585 815-499-0199 Sharp 1BR studio w/ views near mall.

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MILLEDGEVILLE Nice 3BR, 2 ½ BA, Lg. Garage, new energy effic. heat & $700+dep.

A/C. Pets extra dep.

630-779-4525

OREGON 2BR, 1000 S. 3rd St. full sz. basement, dishwasher, garbage disposal, A/C, huge back yard. $700/ mo.

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Sunny 3 BR, with family room. Why Rent? $598/mo 815-878-7399

STERLING House for Sale $125,000 RTO 3BR 2 ba., den + family rm., 2 ½ car garage, 1600 sq. ft., $850/mo. + $1,000 down. No pets, no smoking.

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Professional building 9200 Traffic Count. Lease $600/mo.

Agent 815-535-6115 Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

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

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Dixon v. Joshua L. Springer, Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 14 CH 40, Lee County, Illinois, on August 5, 2014, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Glen S. Hughes, President, Community State Bank of Rock FallsDixon, 1021 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, Illinois 61021, (815) 2848500.

(B) Both the legal description of the real estate and the common address are as follows: The Easterly 1/3 of Lot 3 in Block 56 in the Town of West Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, according to the recorded Plat of said Town, the same being bounded as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Block; thence Southerly upon the East line of said Block, 150 feet; thence at right angles Westerly 50 feet; thence at right angles Northerly 150 feet; and thence Easterly upon the North line of said Block, 50 feet to the Place of Beginning, EXCEPT the Southerly 10 feet thereof, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1604 W. 3rd St., Dixon, Illinois 61021 (D) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.

(E) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.

(F) The time and place of the sale are as follows: The Lee County Old Courthouse, 112 East Second St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00 a.m. on September 18, 2014.

(G) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within seven (7) days.

(H) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above.

(I) No other information is required to be disclosed.

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS-DIXON, Plaintiff

By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com

By Douglas E. Lee

EDUCATION

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NEW TODAY DIXON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is accepting applications for multiple part-time Paraprofessional positions for 2014-15 school year.

These positions average 15-29 hours a week.

Starting rate is $9.25/hour. To be eligible for this position, the applicant must pass the Paraprofessional test or have 60+ college hours.

Submit an on-line application to Dianne Frye, HR Coordinator.

On-line applications can be found on the District's website at www.Dixon schools.org, under the District link, go to “Employment”and then click on “District Documents”.

Early Childhood Teachers 3 Positions •Must have a Bachelor's Degree •Be able to produce 3 references •Be 21 years of age or older Also in need of a Cook. Must be at least 19 & GED. Call 779-7706182 after 5pm

HEALTH / MEDICAL

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♥ ♥ ♥ Community Care Systems is looking for caring individuals to provide in home care for seniors.

Training provided. EOE 815-397-0410

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

HEALTH / MEDICAL

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Health Services Coordinator/RN (FT) Effective leadership and computer skills required; 2 years RN exp pref RN or LPN for 2-10 shift (FT/PT) Exceptional Care & Training Center 2601 Woodlawn Road * Sterling, IL melissa@ectc1.com EOE

EMPLOYMENT

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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for Farm Help FT or PT $18/hr.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is Now Hiring for Mechanics FT or PT $30/hr.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for Payroll Person, FT or PT. Must EH SURÀFLHQW LQ 4XLFN%RRNV Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is Now Hiring truck drivers FT or PT $18/hr.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

IT Coordinator (Amboy, IL) 7:30am-4:30pm Mon.-Fri. $25/hr.

Email Resume to carolyn.schmidt @singlepath.com

EMPLOYMENT

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Ag Mechanic with supervisory skills, high tech precision Ag field. Competitive pay and benefits with a growing company. Send resume to: G. Witmer at witmerprecision.com

or Greg Witmer, 4098 W. Midtown Rd., Mt. Morris, IL 61054

Bonnell Industries in Dixon, IL is hiring for the following positions: Welder/Fabricator Requirements: •Experience mig welding carbon & stainless steel. Experience in spray transfer & short circuit welding a must •Ability to read and understand blueprints.

•Experience in using metal shop manufacturing equipment •Knowledge in the use of basic hand tools and cleanup/grinding.

•Ability to work independently w/ creative solutions for simple to complex fabrication scenarios.

•Experience setting up and operating CNC equipment a plus.

Apply in person to Tom Massey, 7am-4pm,1385 Franklin Grove Road Dixon Truck Builder Applicants must have proficiency in welding, some fabrication skills, and 12V wiring and hydraulics knowledge. Must provide own hand tools and work efficiently. Salary based on experience.

Great work environment w/ awesome co-workers!

Please apply in person and/or turn in resume to: Scott Latta, 1385 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon IL 61021 Laborer/Roofer some experience necessary.

Short term. Call 815-213-1974

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY- MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. S/B/M to Bank One N.A. Plaintiff, vs. James H. Denman aka James Denman; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 115 Property Address: 7777 Hurd Road, Erie, Illinois 61250 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 16, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 4, 2014 , commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 7777 Hurd Road, Erie, Illinois 61250 P.I.N.: 19-36-200-002 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $86,454.94 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection.

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

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

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

Aug. 8, 15, 22, 2014

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I620546 August 1, 8 & 15 2014

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Canteen Cafeteria Part time, on-call employee needed.

Must be available for flexible hours.

Drug screen and background check req. See Nancy at Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Sterling, Tues-Sat., 8Noon for interview.

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â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Class A CDL Regional Drivers Multiple Positions Available, 1 yr Class A T/T exp in last 3 years req.

Good Pay, Newer Equipment domiciled in Dixon.

Home every weekend and 1-3 weeknights.

Call Pam at 719-645-7095

â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Experienced Driver sought for Grain Hauling, CDL & medical card required. Farm background a plus. Resume to: Gentle Ridge Farms. 4512 E. Lincolnway, Sterling IL 61081 PT Kitchen help wanted. Apply in person at Joe's Pizza, 119 S. Peoria, Dixon.

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Davidson Farms is looking for CDL-A drivers for Flatbed, Hopper and Dump work to join our family.

Benefits offered: â&#x20AC;˘Affordable Health Insurance â&#x20AC;˘401K â&#x20AC;˘Paid Vacation â&#x20AC;˘Home time daily â&#x20AC;˘Excellent Pay â&#x20AC;˘Driver referral bonuses â&#x20AC;˘Newer Equipment If interested please call or come in. Interviews conducted immediately.

Davidson Farms, 5960 S. Woodlawn Rd., Creston, IL 60113.

Phone: 815-384-3208.

DeKalb Feeds, Inc is now accepting applications for a full-time day shift straight truck driving position on our feed delivery team.

CDL/Class B license is required. Job duties include delivering bulk and bags (50 lbs.) to various farm locations.

Apply in person at 105 Dixon Ave. Rock Falls, IL.

EMPLOYMENT

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Experienced Drivers Regional drivers for area of Clinton, IA. Must have Class A CDL at least 2 yrs. OTR exp. Good driving record, good work history & excellent work ethic. Full Benefit Package!

Naeve, Inc. 563-249-9292 Looking for CDL drivers with 3 years verifiable experience. Must have knowledge of flatbeds, high sides & grain hoppers.

Home every night.

Every other weekend off. 815-6774867 Looking for CDL semi driver for grain hauling.

Experience required. Send resumes to gchdsh@essex1.com

Now Hiring for all positions for new location in Sterling.

Apply in person at Subway, 2501 E. SterLincolnway ling, Across from Walgreens on Friday Aug. 15th, 22nd, & 29th between 2 & 5 p.m. No phone calls, please.

EMPLOYMENT

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Lube Tech Needed Entry level position. No experience necessary and will train on the job.

Applicants must supply own set of tools and have valid driver's license. Apply in person at Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet 505 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Sublette.

Any questions, call 815-849-5232.

Now hiring for Sales Person and Delivery Person.

Apply in person at: PRESCOTT'S 3610 E. Lincolnway Sterling IL Reynoldswood Christian Camp (Dixon) PT After School Program Coordinator, visit www.reynolds wood.org to apply. EOEAA WE'RE HIRING CDL-A Truck DriverSolo & Teams Up to $5,000 Sign- on Bonus & $.56 CPM! Dedicated Opportunities Available!

Great Miles & Time Off! Call 7 days/week!

EOE 888-653-3304 GordonTrucking.com

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EMPLOYMENT

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Male/Female Help Wanted The Rock Falls Elementary School District #13 is taking applications for Teachers Aide positions at an hourly rate of $9.50. These positions are for 6 ½ hours per day on student attendance days.

These positions require a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit or an Associates degree.

Applications are being taken at the Superintendent's Office, 602 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls Illinois, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through Thursday August 21, 2014

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

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EMPLOYMENT

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Want to make a difference in the life of a child?

The YWCA of the Sauk Valley has 3 openings: Child Caseworker: Fulltime position; provides services to child and adult clients. Works 311 p.m., TuesdaySaturday. Bachelor's degree required.

Child Advocate: Provides services to children and adults. High school required; college, experience with children desired.

28 hours/ week, variable shifts, includes weekends.

TechGYRLS Facilitator: Leads after-school computer program for grade school girls.

Part time during school year.

Apply to YWCA of the Sauk Valley 412 First Avenue, Sterling Equal Opportunity Employer

CHILD CARE

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Visit the American Kennel Club website (www.akc.org) for tips on how to avoid getting scammed and If you have been the victim of a scam, report it to your local authorities and your local BBB (www.bbb.org)

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LICENSED DAY CARE has openings. 4C's accepted. (815)284-0461,

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Lee County & Surrounding Areas SATURDAY 11-1

1992 SUGAR GROVE ROAD, DIXON Spacious brick ranch with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 EDWKV Ă&#x20AC;UHSODFHV VXQ URRP #123310 Hosted by Vickie Gutierrez

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138 N. EL VISTA DRIVE, AMBOY

853 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, DIXON

3 bedroom, 1.75 bath ranch, 15x12 deck, heated & insulated garage, $94,900 #123213 Hosted by Dave DeVries

Amazing contemporary home in White Oaks, in-ground pool and river access. $238,500 Hosted by Jim Burke

Saturday, August 16th Sunday, August 17th

Look for your New Address in the

Real Estate Weekly in Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gazette & Telegraph

Whiteside County & Surrounding Areas SATURDAY 10-11:30

900 REGAN ROAD LOT 220, ROCK FALLS

1978 Skyline mobile home, new carpet, kitchen floor, back door & more. Subject to ParkApproval. $18,900 #122512 Hosted by Patty Martinez

JUDY POWELL REALTY

SATURDAY 11:30-1

413 4TH AVENUE, ROCK FALLS 8VH \RXU Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH KRPH EX\HU FUHGLW RQ WKLV move-in ready 2 bedroom, C/A, full basement, $66,000 #122745 Hosted by Frank Murphy

815-626-7450

SATURDAY 1-2:30

305 E. 7TH STREET, ROCK FALLS EHGURRPV EDWKV PDLQ Ă RRU ODXQGU\ IXUnace & C/A 2 years old, 1 car garage w/ carport, fenced back yard, $79,900 #123279

SATURDAY 12-1

506 CULVER STREET, ROCK FALLS

2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch, numerous updates $68,500 #122886 Hosted by Jim Cesarek

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SATURDAY 12-2

312 E. 2ND STREET, TAMPICO %HDXWLIXO KDUGZRRG Ă RRUV ORWV RI XSGDWHV remodeled bath, large full basement, $59,500 #123302 Hosted by Wes Anderson

907 7TH AVENUE, STERLING

Many updates, nicely sized bedrooms, original woodwork, Home Warranty, $85,000 #123417 Hosted by Debbie Flannery

SATURDAY 1-3

1710 18TH AVENUE, STERLING

3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, large master bedroom, game room in basement, 2 1/2 car garage, $89,500 #122136 Hosted by Jerry Ratajczak

1003 1ST AVENUE, STERLING

Price Reduced! 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, main Ă RRU IDPLO\ URRP QHZHU NLWFKHQ Z VWDLQOHVV appliances, 2 car garage, $109,900 #122952

815-625-7183

815-625-3722 SATURDAY 1-3

SATURDAY 1-2:30

SATURDAY 2-3

704 WIKER DRIVE, ROCK FALLS

East Coloma area, breakfast bar, 4th bedroom & den in lower level, 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;pool, $129,900 #123413 Hosted by Tracy DeVries 815-564-8732

SATURDAY 2-3

406 ADA STREET, ROCK FALLS

Large lot, 2-3 bedrooms, very well maintained, sun room, full basement, $67,000 #122501 Hosted by Merdita Heald

815-625-7183 SUNDAY 12-1:30

303 S. CHERRY STREET, MORRISON

Newer roof, furnace, windows & electric service, den, full basement, attached garage, $54,900 #123524 Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

Sauk Valley Va lley

815-625-3722

SUNDAY 1-3

808 W. 15TH STREET, STERLING

All brick ranch, well maintained, 3 bedrooms, FDU JDUDJH SDUWLDO Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG EDVHPHQW #123075 Hosted by Kirk Staples

SUNDAY 12-2

SUNDAY 12-2

1007 RIVERVIEW ROAD, STERLING

8619 AUTUMN STREET, ROCK FALLS

3 bedroom brick ranch in Woodlawn area, 2 1/2 EDWKV Ă&#x20AC;UHSODFH IXOO EDVHPHQW IHQFHG EDFN \DUG $139,900 #123512 Hosted by Judy Powell

%UDQG QHZ EHGURRP EDWKV JDV Ă&#x20AC;UHSODFH master suite, full basement, 3 car garage, $299,900 #123159 Hosted by Eric Bird

JUDY POWELL REALTY

815-626-7450 SUNDAY 1-3

1420 N. RIDGE DRIVE, ROCK FALLS /DUJH NLWFKHQ JUHDW URRP JDV Ă&#x20AC;UHSODFH VXQ URRP Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG EDVHPHQW FDU KHDWHG JDUDJH $229,900 #123253 Hosted by John Dorenbos

SUNDAY 1-3

10465 CALHOUN DRIVE, ROCK FALLS

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement, master bath w/ jacuzzi tub & separate shower, $149,900 #123470 Hosted by Dawn Nielsen

718-0956

Come out this weekend and check out these

SUNDAY 1-2

909 W. 15TH STREET, STERLING

SUNDAY 1-3

1107 DOUGLAS DRIVE, STERLING

2 bedrooms, attached garage, sun room, needs some TLC, $45,900 #122009 Hosted by Judy Beveroth

All remodeled in 2010 - oak kitchen, roof, windows, siding, furnace, c/a, driveway & more! $67,500 #123580 Hosted by Carol Schryver

815-499-0140

815-499-0140

Judy Beveroth Realtors SUNDAY 1-3

1511 4TH AVENUE, ROCK FALLS

Newer garage, 2 enclosed porches, fenced yard, big kitchen, newer siding & windows, $64,000 #122762 Hosted by Deb Proctor

Sauk Valley Va lley

815-625-3722

Judy Beveroth Realtors SUNDAY 2-3:30

407 N. GENESSEE, MORRISON EHGURRPV EDWKV PDLQ Ă RRU ODXQGU\ updated wiring, 2 garages, $114,900 #123421 Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

Sauk Valley Va lley

815-625-3722

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, August 15, 2014 • PAGE B9

CHILD CARE

512

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))

POSITION WANTED

515

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

Reasonable rates.

Call Sue 815-2843850. Refs. Avail.

AUCTIONS

615

NEW TODAY RIVERS EDGE AUCTION Saturday August 16th 2014, 9:00am 411 West 1st St. Rock Falls Items Include: 2003 ford F 150 no rust, 2004 Honda Rebel low miles, 2008 Honda Rhino 450 4x4, 3 Utility trailers, 1995 Fleetwood RV 30' motor home, sports collection: lots of Walter Payton. Beer signs, Horse items, Horse saddle, # year old GE side by side refrigerator, Rubbermaid 300 gal Tank, New 3” trash pump, New Mig Welder, jack hammer, old hand rolled marbles, Spuds Mackenzie lighted dog, Bears items, mounted deer and bulls horn, carton box stapler, cement mixer, 1930 Sterling post office mail sorting table- oak.

Many more items, much too numerous to list! Stop in and check us out on Facebook

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri & Sat 7-4 720 5th Ave. Saturday afternoon half price!

New baby bed still in box, elliptical cross-trainer, used decking, furniture, Craftsman blower/ shop vac., toys, clothing, HD misc, electronics, household, garage, misc.

Fri & Sat 8-3 1809 W First St Name brand clothes, mens, womens, baby & kids, shoes, furniture, knick knacks, and much more!

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

Fri & Sat 9-4 220 North Court.

1940's Johnson Sea horse boat motor, 1970 Raleigh folding bicycle, antiques, collectibles, household items,clothes, misc & much more

Fri 8-4 Sat 8-12 1110 Chestnut Boys clothes 3T12, mens & womens clothes. Lots of kids shoes, lamp, baseball equipment, bedding, toys, Pampered Chef items, motorcycle helmet, vacuum cleaner.

Fri. & Sat. 8-2 423 Jackson Purses, crib w/ matching changing table, bar stools, children's clothes, stroller, dishes, 2 toy boxes, easy glider, computer desk, shoes, coats, child's battery operated Hummer.

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 218 Willett Ave. Multi-family sale!

Newborn – 18 mos. & access., womens clothes- all sizes, guitars, furniture, water glassware, bed, dining set, Hover-round, misc.

Saturday 8-2 1480 IL Rt. 52 Clothes, baby items, household items & misc.

Fri 7-4 Sat 8-12 1111 Chestnut Avenue Furniture, lots of hanging lights, clothes, lots of Christmas décor, misc.

Fri. only, 1-6pm 411 N. Dixon Girls clothes, shoes, toys, movies, bikes, and misc. items.

Fri. & Sat. 7-?

322 S. Peoria 6 Families name brand clothing, girl's 4-16, boy's 4-10, Jrs, women's men's SXL, hot wheels, household items, furniture, & misc.

HOUSEKEEPER POSITIONS

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

Full or Part-Time Dietary Aide Full or Part-Time Cook Cook must have sanitation license.

Full or Part Time Days

Apply at:

The Meadows of Franklin Grove 510 North State Street Franklin Grove, IL 815-456-3000

APPLY AT: Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation 502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 815-456-2374

This is your chance to be a part of a winning team!

Wednesday, August 20th from 8:00am - 4:00pm at Country Inn & Suites Rock Falls, IL 61071 Frances House Inc., is looking for dedicated people to provide quality care for our special people.

Our organization is part of the largest privately owned residential service provider to adults with developmental disabilities in Illinois and we want you to join our team.

We are interviewing for the following positions (CNA is not required, but is a plus) • DSP • Great opportunities • All Shifts for career seekers in • Nurse the human services • Cooks ÀHOG • Many part-time positions have potential for full time 9 On-going training We offer: 9 Paid Training and support 9 Competitive pay 9 Small Client to 9 %HQHÀWV SDFNDJHV Staff Ratios 9 Free Meals %H SUHSDUHG WR ÀOO RXW DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ $SSOLFDQWV must have a HS diploma or GED and a Valid 'ULYHU·V /LFHQVH

AUTOMOTIVE SALES Prescott Brothers Auto Group is hiring, this is a rare opportunity to come and work at the fastest growing Ford-Lincoln-Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealer in Illinois. We seek to fill four (4) positions and they will fill quickly. If you are a natural born leader, seller, closer-we want to talk to you.

Meeting sales goals, motivation for sales, selling to customer’s needs, financial skills, documentation skills, and the ability to manage scheduling are important.

Applicants must possess strong verbal communication, telephone skills, listening, and customer focus along with job/product knowledge.

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ATTN Roger Wakenight PO BOX 239 620 South 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 -OREmail: rogerw@prescottbrothers.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Bicycles

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

GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

CALL 815-625-0955

FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

Asphalt

PROFESSIONAL LOT MAINTENANCE

*Seal Coating *Crack Repair *Asphalt Repair *Line Striping *Infrared heat patching License, Insured & Bonded 815-632-9555 **FRANKLIN** MAINTENANCE Pothole Repair Hot Pour Crack Filling Seal Coating Line Striping Bonded-Insured 815-284-6806 T & M PAVING

*Asphalt paving & Patch work * Seal Coating *Skid loader/ Dump Truck Work (Concrete Removal, Dirt and Gravel Hauling) Call for free, no obligation estimates 815-499-7195.

Locally owned And Operated.

Over 25 Years Asphalt Exp. Fully Insured

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.greenrivercyclery.com Mon. - Fri. 10-6

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

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

Dumpster Rental

LAUTS MASONRY & GENERAL CONTRACTING •Brick Block Stone & Cultured Stone Work •Tuck Pointing Chimney Repair & Removal Over 35 Years Experience Quality work for a reasonable price.

Bonded & Insured 815-718-4885 MASONRY PRO'S •Brick-Block-Stone •Chimneys repaired or rebuilt •New Masonry or restoration & tuck-pointing Get masonry repairs done before winter. Free estimates-25 yrs. exp.

Insured & bonded.

815-564-8754

Cleaning Service

✱Carpet/ Upholstery ✱Maid/Janitorial Business/ Residential Free Estimates 815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

Concrete Contractors

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION • • • • •

Garages Additions Remodeling Decks Homes

36 yrs. Experience.

815-626-9026

Construction RAM CONSTRUCTION •Carpentry •Concrete •Drywall •Texturing •Painting Licensed, Insured & Bonded 815-285-8148

Gutters

Haul/Clean Service

Power Washing

ELITE SEAMLESS GUTTERS, INC.

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Frank's Anything Power Washing Stripping Paint & Cleaning Homes, Decks, Driveways Commercial & Residential * Fully Insured * Call 815-213-0675

5” & 6” Seamless Gutters Gutter Guard 6RI¿WW )DVFLD :H ZLOO WDNH FDUH RI all your seamless gutter needs.

Brick & Masonry

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

Deck Builders

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

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Excavating

A&M Trucking Dirt (Black) Gravel Loader, Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Driveways & Lots,

815-590-1677

Genl. Contracting COOK'S QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Your Area Leader in Home Repair, Remodeling, Siding, Decks, Drywall, Elect., Plumbing and much more.

Int./ext. painting, power washing, decks, houses, RV's, etc. 10% Spring Disc., additional 5% for AffordSeniors. able, reliable, proFree fessional. estimates.

All calls returned. Licensed, Insured, Bonded.

815-535-0248 Gilbertson Construction Residential & ReCommercial. modeling, house winadditions, & dows, siding doors. Also mobile home repairs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. No Job Too Small. 30 yrs (815)622exp.

0087.

SELL

those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad

625-3600 284-2222

Call Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. for a free quote.

815-712-1227 or 800-922-1413 Handyman A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Siding ★ Decks ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Free Estimates 815-994-0075 HANDYMAN/ GENERAL Contracting, siding, drywall, concrete work, decks, flooring (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood), bathroom and kitchen, complete remodels, additions all types of home repairs. Free Estimates and Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 (815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm. com

R & D HOME REPAIR •Maintenance •Remodeling •Basement Finish •Kitchen Remodel •Int./Ext. Painting •Drywall, Texturing •Roofing•Pw wash •Ceramic Tiling •Wallpaper & More 815-973-8213

Home Improvement

✶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

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

815-626-1333

Property Maint.

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

★★★★★★★ JR's

Landscaping DREAMSCAPES

BY DENNIS, INC Complete Landscape Services & Designs www.dreamscapes bydennis.com

(815) 857-3281

Falling Meadows Land-care Is now accepting new clients for your landscape maintenance needs. One time or weekly service is available.

Call Mike at (815)590-9491

Painting

Handy Woman

Marsha Baker Residential Painting & 15 years’ experience New Construction

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(815) 973-0858 ZOHa[H'TZU JVT Working Girl Painting *Int. & Ext. painting *Wallpaper removal *Decks *Basement sealing Insured Free estimates Credit Cards OK 815-508-6131 shirleypaints@ymail.com

Plumbing

Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com

Property Maintenance ★★★★★★★★ ★★ •Save Money• Special Rate on All Painting projects!

Through 9/15!

------------CALL AS NEEDED MOWING SERVICE ------------•Hedge Trimming •Mulch Delivery •Gutters •Hauling •Clean out •Painting •Drywall/ Plaster Repaired •General Labor •Friendly Service •Small jobs welcome •Lowest Rates In Whiteside County References avail.

Senior Discounts Call FREE Quote 815-213-3383 Local Cell# LawnCare Service •Mowing •Leaf clean up & removal •House cleanup •Small hauling •Gutters •Pressure washing •Mulch •Potholes/Sealer •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

View Classifieds Online!

Locate the items you want

Roofing/Siding

Remodeling

★ALL SEASONS★ CONSTRUCTION ★★Better Service, Better Quality!★★ ★Custom Siding ★Windows ★All Doors- Aluminum, Steel, Wood Soffit ★Fascia Roofing★ ★Family Owned & Operated★ ★Over 30 Years Experience★ ★Licensed, Bonded, & Insured★ ★815-590-2231★

“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

Roofing

“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

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-625-6142 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Storage

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Superior Exteriors •Roofing •Siding •Windows and •Gutters 815-626-1679 Free Estimates

6,000 SQ.FT. WAREHOUSE w/loading dock & 2 lg. overhead doors. $2,000/ mo. Dixon.

Call 815-973-3281.

✰CORNER✰ STORAGE

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

Warehouse At 301 Storage Special!

Car, Truck or Boat $29.00 Per Month* Heated Available Call 815-535-6054 301 W 3rd St. Ster. warehouse301.com

FIND

to buy or

Your next New or Used Car in

sell!

Storage

www.allsafe center.com High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

•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

CLARK'S

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

Tree Service A&M TREE SERVICE BEAT MOST BIDS!

Free Estimates 25 yrs. Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677 ✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤

BRAD'S TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674 Amboy, IL TIMBER TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Free Estimates Fully Insured 815-238-7277 Dixon, Illinois

Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

C CLASSIFIEDS

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TELEGRAPH

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

Fri. & Sat. 8-5 409 Sherman Ave. baby clothes, automotive toys, parts, knick knacks, & misc.

Come Check Us Out!

Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-11 318 Park St. Electric roasters, leaf blower, ladies and mens golf clubs, sewing machine, fish tanks, hand cart, stationary bike, walker, dishes, roller skates, toys, teenage clothing, Chrismas dĂŠcor & bargans galore!

Thurs. & Fri. 9-4, Sat. 8-12 2020 W. 4th Street at the corner of Hancock & 4thStreet. Large Garage Sale!

Furniture, children's items & miscellaneous!

FRI. 8 - 5 SAT. 8 - 12 924 LOGAN AVE. Women's, boy's, & shoes, purses, 150cc 2008 motorcycle/ scooter, linens, knick knacks, Christmas tree, stroller, car seat, exercise bike, floor lamp, potting bench and misc Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-1 1759 N. Brinton Ave Name brand baby girls clothes NB2T, high chair, bassinet, stroller, Womens clothing and maturnity, NB baby boys clothing & much more

Great Garage Sales Call

625-3600

Saturday 8-2 909 E Chamberlin All Mens Sale Horse supplies, 9.5 BTU air conditioner, roofing supplies, old tools, lathe, joiner, table saw, varnish, a little bit of everything a man needs for the garage! Half off after 12!!

Saturday 8-4 310 Marclare St. Fridge, microwave, household goods, all season clothes, shoes, toys, stuffed animals, books, frames, knick knacks & more!!!

THURS. FRI. SAT. 8 AM - 5 PM 107 Keul Rd. (Next to Wal-Mart) Large Charity Sale Everything Must Go

(200) 1:18 & 1:24 scale model cars, furniture, clothes, golf clubs, glassware, lawn & shop tools, lawnmower, antiques & more.

100's of new items

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

NURSES - QUICK PAY!

Earn extra money PRN Hours - RN - LPN &KRRVH WKH KRXUV WKDW ÂżW \RXU VFKHGXOH :RUN WRGD\ *HW SDLG QH[W EXVLQHVV GD\ Call Jessica Rogers, DON Franklin Grove Living & Rehab 502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 815-456-2374 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax 815-456-2250 EOE

Part-Time Positions Available Flexible Schedule Monday - Thursday Day Shift

We offer excellent compensation and part-time benefits, including profit sharing, merchandise discounts, and more.

GRAND DETOUR GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. 8-4, Fri. 12-4, Sat. 8-2 3653 W. Canal St. Moving Sale!!!

Tools, garden stuff, Fridgidaire W & D bases, camping stuff, composter, faux fireplace, wool to hook, books, & misc. items.

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com

Do it Best Corp. proudly serves 3,800 member-owned locations in the United States and 50 countries and is currently seeking candidates for distribution center work. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player with a solid work history. Candidate must pass a written basic math test plus a drug screen. Experience with prior warehouse and power equipment is desirable. 60-lb. lifting requirement.

Starting wage is $12.00/hour with regular increases to $18.45/hour.

Apply at: 816 West Progress Drive, Dixon, IL 61021 or online at www.doitbestcorp.com

Towns

Route

Customers

3302

52

Prophetstown Jackson, Grove St., Birch, W. Riverside

333

60

Rock Falls

2nd Ave - Dixon Ave, Ave B - Ave F

252

84

Sterling

Douglas, Harvey, Chestnut, Elm Ash

56

44

Sterling

Miller Rd, 1st Ave-5th Ave

76

85

Sterling

Greenridge, E 19th, 6th Ave

75

77

Sterling

18th Place, 19th-22nd Ave

58

108

Sterling

Ave I, Ave L-Le Fevre

57

52

Call for additional available routes in Milledgeville, Morrison and Rock Falls Areas!

Call for open routes in Morrison with SIGN ON BONUS! Ashton

GET IN THE GAME If you love to talk sports, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to talk to you about our growing opportunities at our new store opening in Sterling, IL.

STORE TEAM LEAD (KEY HOLDER) SALES ASSOCIATE/CASHIER (PART TIME) GOLF ASSOCIATE HUNTING & FISHING ASSOCIATE Attend our JOB FAIR on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 10am - 6pm at the Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincoln Way, Sterling, IL. Apply via email:Hrol@dunhams.com Please visit our website for an employment application.

www.dunhamssports.com

FRANKLIN GROVE LIVING & REHABILITATION RN/LPN FT Position - 12 Hour Shifts New Grads Welcome â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where you can be proud to workâ&#x20AC;?

502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 815-456-2374 FAX: 815-456-2250

EOE

North-side, Tracy, Richardson

LOOKING FOR HELP IMMEDIATELY!!

Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

Sauk Valley Media is interviewing for a district sales manager in the circulation department. Responsibilities include recruitment, selection and training of contracted carriers to provide sales growth, prompt delivery service and collections within Sauk Valley Media communities.

The successful candidate will be self-directed and communicate effectively with subscribers and carriers. Subscriber solicitation is required. Ability to manage time, organize duties and operate as a team member is critical to performance.

Must possess and maintain a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and acceptable motor vehicle record. Pre-employment drug screen, physical agility test and background check required.

For more information or to submit your resume, please contact:

Sheryl Gulbranson, Circulation Director Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 Phone: 815-625-3600 x300 sgulbranson@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

This posting may not include all duties of the position.

2ND SHIFT ELECTRONIC PRODUCTION SUPPORT TECHNICIANS

$$$ SUMMER CASH $$$ ROUTES AVAILABLE! Streets

District Sales Manager

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

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PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, August 15, 2014 • PAGE B11

SAUK VALLEY

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. S/B/M to Bank One N.A. Plaintiff, vs. James H. Denman aka James Denman; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 115 Property Address: 7777 Hurd Road, Erie, Illinois 61250 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 16, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 4, 2014 , commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36 AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 36 WHICH IS SOUTH 49 DEGREES 30'59" WEST (PRESUMED BEARINGS), 1191.84 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES12'20" WEST, 117.34 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 53'26" WEST, 117.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 53'01" WEST, 327.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH 04 DEGREES 59'48" EAST 244.07 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HURD ROAD; THENCE NORTH 74 DEGREES 20'40" EAST, ALONG THE SAID CENTERLINE, 279.81 FEET; THENCE NORTH 83 DEGREES 56'15" EAST, ALONG THE SAID CENTERLINE, 95.77 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 28'31" EAST, ALONG THE SAID CENTERLINE, 75.08 FEET THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 12'20" WEST, 154.12 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC IN THAT PART OF HURD ROAD ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE THEREOF, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 7777 Hurd Road, Erie, Illinois 61250 P.I.N.: 19-36-200-002 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $86,454.94 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection.

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

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

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

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I620546

August 1, 8 & 15 2014

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

JOSHUA L. SPRINGER, UNKNOWN OWNERS; RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 14 CH 40 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

and NON-

(IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Dixon v. Joshua L. Springer, Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 14 CH 40, Lee County, Illinois, on August 5, 2014, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Glen S. Hughes, President, Community State Bank of Rock FallsDixon, 1021 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, Illinois 61021, (815) 2848500.

(B) Both the legal description of the real estate and the common address are as follows: The Easterly 1/3 of Lot 3 in Block 56 in the Town of West Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, according to the recorded Plat of said Town, the same being bounded as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Block; thence Southerly upon the East line of said Block, 150 feet; thence at right angles Westerly 50 feet; thence at right angles Northerly 150 feet; and thence Easterly upon the North line of said Block, 50 feet to the Place of Beginning, EXCEPT the Southerly 10 feet thereof, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1604 W. 3rd St., Dixon, Illinois 61021 (D) The improvement on the real estate is a residence.

(E) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.

(F) The time and place of the sale are as follows: The Lee County Old Courthouse, 112 East Second St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00 a.m. on September 18, 2014.

(G) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within seven (7) days.

(H) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above.

(I) No other information is required to be disclosed.

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS-DIXON, Plaintiff

By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com

By Douglas E. Lee

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND, Plaintiff, v BRIAN SIGLER a/k/a BRIAN C. SIGLER; JOLEEN R. LAURITSEN, as Administrator of the Estate of Yolanda M. Sigler, deceased; LARRY SIGLER AND ELIZABETH SIGLER, as Co-Guardians of Christopher Aron Sigler, a minor; THE CITY OF DIXON; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants 14 CH 58 Property Address: 230 Lincoln Way Dixon, Illinois 61021 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s) in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Lee County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff(s) against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: A PART OF LOT NUMBER 2 IN IVES' SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 4, 6 AND 7 IN BLOCK NUMBER 11 OF PARSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, ILLINOIS, AND A PART OF LOT NUMBER 8 IN SAID BLOCK NUMBER 11 IN SAID PARSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2 OF IVES' SUBDIVISION, 37-1/2 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT NUMBER 2 AND RUNNING THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 2 AND 8, 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY IN A DIRECT LINE TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 2, 18-1/2 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT NUMBER 2; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT NUMBER 2, 50 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A DIRECT LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 230 Lincoln Way, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

PIN: 07-02-32-341-002

• The Lee County Emergency Telephone System Board (Lee County ETSB) a.k.a.

Lee County 911 Center, will be accepting sealed bids for the sale of excess equipment consisting of a 75KW 3 Phase natural gas powered Generac generator, circa 1996, 3 Phase transfer switch and associated equipment.

• The generator has been maintained professionally since installation and is in operating condition.

• Sealed bids must be mailed to Lee County ETSB, 316 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021; clearly marked ÒEXCESS EQUIPMENT SEALED BIDÓ.

Hand delivered bids will not be accepted.

• Sealed bids must be received no later than 4:00 pm, (CST) on September 5, 2014.

• The bids will be opened publicly at the special ETSB Property Committee meeting on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 4:00 pm. at the Lee County E911 Center, 316 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL.

• Interested buyers can make an appointment to inspect the equipment by calling 815-288-5911 between the hours of 8 AM and 4:30 PM weekdays.

• The equipment is currently in use and will be available after the new equipment is installed and operational.

And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

• Purchaser must remove the equipment within 10 days of notification of the equipment's availability.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant(s), file your answer to the complaint in this case or otherwise file your appearance in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk, 309 South Galena Avenue, Suite 320, Dixon, Illinois 61021, on or before September 15, 2014, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE TIME IN WHICH THE SUBJECT REAL ESTATE MAY BE REDEEMED FROM FORECLOSURE, PURSUANT TO LAW, COMMENCES TO RUN WITH THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Sheryl A. Fyock / Tejal S. Desai LATIMER LeVAY FYOCK LLC Attorneys for the Plaintiff 55 West Monroe Street Suite 1100 Chicago, Illinois 60603 (312) 422-8000 / (312) 422-8001 (fax) ARDC No. 06204378 / 6280834

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS CitiFinancial Servicing LLC, as successor by merger to CitiFinancial Services, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Karen Beach f/k/a Karen Derr; John P. Derr; Amerifirst Home Improvement Finance Co.; Village of Ashton; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00046 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: John P. Derr Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT NUMBER SEVEN (7) EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 57 FEET THEREOF IN BLOCK THIRTEEN (13) IN THE TOWN (NOW VILLAGE) OF ASHTON, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 607 Brown Avenue Ashton, IL 61006 and which said Mortgage was made by: Karen Beach f/k/a Karen Derr the Mortgagor(s), to CitiFinancial Services, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County, Illinois, as Document No. 2005-02181 Book 0503 Page 3789; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Denise A. McCaffrey 309 S. Galena Avenue, Suite 320 Dixon, IL 61021 on or before September 8, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-14-09138 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

Aug. 8, 15, 22, 2014

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ARLYN S. CADY, Deceased No. 14-P-95 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Arlyn S. Cady. Letters of office were issued on July 31,2014, to Randy L. Cady, 383 Illinois Hwy 92. Tampico, IL 61283, as Independent Executor whose attorney is Rod W. Copeland, 107 E. Third St., Prophetstown, IL 61277.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before February 12, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Name Rod W. Copeland Attorney for Independent Executor Address 107 E. Third Street City Prophetstown, IL 61277 Phone 815-537-2201 August 8, 15, 22, 2014

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• The purchaser will be responsible for all removal costs and methods to remove the excess equipment.

• Removal date and time must be coordinated with the Lee County ETSB. • The Lee County ETSB reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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• The generator and associated equipment is being sold in “as is” condition with no warranties expressed or implied.

and which said Mortgage was made by Brian Sigler and Yolanda Sigler, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to U.S. Bank National Association, ND, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County, Illinois as Document No. 2012003990;

Dated this 8th day of August, 2014.

Aug. 8, 15, 22, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE

625-3600

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

ALLEN HALL, AKA ALLEN S. HALL; THE FARMERS NATIONAL BANK OF PROPHETSTOWN; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 053 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Allen Hall, AKA Allen S. Hall; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 14 Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lots 1 and 2 in Block 21 in Railroad Addition to the Village of Lyndon, Whiteside County, Illinois.

405 East 5th Avenue, Lyndon, IL 61261 15-16-430-002 Now, therefore, unless you, Allen Hall, AKA Allen S. Hal; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 14 Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, on or before September 17, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Laura A. Duplantier One of Plaintiff's Attorneys MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6297986 Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2014 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE 02 TX 25 FOR UNION SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF THE TOWNS OF TAMPICO, PROPHETSTOWN & HUME Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, being the first Tuesday of said month, a Drainage District Election will be held at the residence of Eugene LeFevre, 29640 Plautz Road, Rock Falls, Illinois, 61071, for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Union Special Drainage District of the Towns of Tampico, Prophetstown & Hume, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois.

The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. And close at 4:00 p.m. Unless the Judges of Election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m.

DATED: August 8, 2014

Susan Ottens Clerk of Drainage District

August 8, 15, 2014

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NEVA K. GRADY, Deceased NO. 14-P-58 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Neva K. Grady. Letters of office were issued on August 8, 2014, to Billie Jo Heier, PO Box 242. Ashton, Illinois 61006 and Bonnie L. Echelbarger, 1767 Naylor Road, Franklin Grove, Illinois 61031, as Co-Executor s,whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, 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 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 14th day of August, 2014.

BILLIE JO HEIER and BONNIE L. ECHELBARGER Independent Co-Executors For the Estate of ELAINE R. MOWRY, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Aug. 15, 22, 29, 2014 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE 02 TX 19 FOR UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE TOWNS OF HAHNAMAN AND MONTMORENCY Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, being the first Tuesday of said month, a Drainage District Election will be held at the residence of Gordon Kelm, 26115 Star Road, Tampico, Illinois, 61283, for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Union Drainage District No. 2 of the Towns of Hahnaman and Montmorency, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois.

The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. And close at 4:00 p.m. Unless the Judges of Election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m.

DATED: August 8, 2014

Susan Ottens Clerk of Drainage District

August 8, 15, 2014 NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR COMMISSIONER OF UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO.2 OF MONTMORENCY AND COLOMA TOWNSHIPS The election for Drainage Commissioners of Union Drainage District No. 2 of Montmorency and Coloma Townships shall be held at the Alan Landis farm, located at 7112 Hickory Hills Road, , Rock Falls, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. Every adult owner of land in said District shall be entitled to vote.

Susan E. Ottens Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County August 15, 22, 2014

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POLO GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

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ESTATE SALE ONE DAY ONLY! SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH 601 W. COLDEN ST., POLO 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M Hide-a-bed couch with matching love seat, coffee table with matching end tables, retro style kitchen table w/four chairs, microwave oven. kitchenware, antiques, collectibles, oil paintings, multiple picture frames, lamps, side tables, swivel secretary chair, Venezuelan Cuatro guitar, golf clubs, Nova four wheel walker with seat and basket, new power scooter. Much more!

Friday 8-1 505 3rd Ave. 3 Family Sale 12-24 mo., 10/12, 14/16 Boys, 3,4 & 5,6 girls, adult & jrs. clothing, shoes, toys, purses, household items & much more.

Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-2 1102 E. 15th St. Lots of nice name brand clothing, infant-adult, Tupperware, Avon, knick knacks, toys, books, desk, Nintendo DS & games, and lots of misc.

THE EMPORIUM THRIFT STORE 115 W. 3rd St. Sterling

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ESTATE TAG SALE Owner: Lorraine Mundt 808 E. 2nd St. Rock falls, (by upper dam) AUG. 15th & 16th Antiques, vintage, primitives, furniture, bedroom set, sofa, Heywood Wakefield, watches, silver set, tools, wine press, lots more, the house is full!

Sign up sheet in front, open @ 10 am Photos/ info. on estatesales.net.

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Fri. 9-3 and Sat. 9-Noon 4016 Emerson Rd. 3 Family Sale Comp. pump jack system, Mongoose bicycle, like new designer boys & Jr. clothes, Columbia winter coats/snow pants, Coach shoes, real kids golf clubs, Nike basketball cleats, Little Tikes toy box & desk. Designer purses- Coach & Vera Bradley. Pop A Shot BB game, 52” TV, Christmas décor, & home Longaberger. Too much to mention!

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!

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-3 23000 Prophet Rd. (Fish mail box, about 6 mi. out) Men's 44-46, MXL, Women's 1016, S-XL, washer & dryer, dog run, & much more!

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 503 Heinze Dr. Rindy's wreaths, Scentsy, baskets, porcelain dolls, bikes, books, T.V., trolling motor, variety of clothing & lots of misc.

Fri. & Sat. 9-5 724 9th Ave, No Early Sales The Sale you have been asking for, tons of clothing kids-adults, Jordan T's, home décor and furniture.

Fri. & Sat., 8-4 400 Galt Ave. Weather permitFaux fireting. place, toys, artwork, vintage, collectibles, holiday, advertising,clothes, jewelry, costume knickknacks, tools, lighting, lamps/ books/ cookbooks, clothes. Too much to list it all, New items added daily!

Fri. & Sat., 8-?

710 Marsha Lane Off Dixon Ave. Moving Sale Furniture, 8' slate pool table w/acces. & light, John Deere riding tractor, possum belly baker's cupboard w/slate top, antiques, lots of misc.

No clothes.

Sat. only, 8-2 616 5th Ave. DVD's, games, old jars, storage containers, Rubbermaid, Primitive home décor, grill, new costumes, small appliances.

815-626-2878.

Saturday 8-5 1703 Teresa St. (Off P-Town Rd.) LOTS OF TOOLS, heavy duty engine hoist, 16” scroll saw w/ stand, Band saw, Lots of Auto related items, lawn sweeper, bikes, yard décor & lots of misc.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 1-6 & Sat. 8-3 510 W 9th St. Baby boy & girl clothes, some Jr., mens & womens clothing, Longaberger and home décor.

Fri. 3-7 & Sat. 8-2 1501 17th Ave. 4 Family Sale Wooden desk, VHS, DVD player, jewelry, lots of craft material, yarn, housewares, toys, books & misc.

Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-1 1010 W. Lefevre Boys sz. 3-6, Jrs., & misses M-L, uniform pants M, Mens L-XL toys, office cabinet, little tikes picnic table, computer desk, & lots of misc.

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The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. And close at 4:00 p.m. Unless the Judges of Election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m.

DATED: August 8, 2014

Susan Ottens Clerk of Drainage District

August 8, 15, 2014 NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR COMMISSIONER OF UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO.5 OF MONTMORENCY AND COLOMA TOWNSHIPS

Fri., Sat., Sun. 23925 Moline Rd. Tools, antiques, surface planer, jointer planer, paslode & misc.

Friday 8-2 305 16th Ave. (In Alley) Womens clothes, girls clothes 7-12, mens clothes, toys & misc.

Sat. only, 8-?

2213 14th Ave. Jr. girls clothing, boys Levis sz. 10.

Track, soccer & basketball shoes & misc. shoes, other household items.

Saturday 7-12 908 W. LeFevre Tons of boys & girls clothes, like new, 24 mo.-10/12, Jr.s S-L, $5 per bag, elliptical, patio table, girl's bike, toys, lots of misc.

1 day only--Priced to sell!!

Saturday 7-2 911 W 9th St. Lots of clothes different sizes, purses, shoes and misc. Can't miss this sale!

Saturday 8-3 1510 Locust St. Good condition boys & girls baby clothes 0-18 mos. , toys, blankets, & infant accessories, household goods, some adult clothing, & much more!

Saturday 8-4 506 E. 19th St. Tanning bed, cross exercise trainer, equipment, desk, rack, magazine dorm refrigerator, toys, costumes, Christmas, household, womens (S), girls & mens (M) clothes, 3 in 1 vac.

Saturday 8-?

2007 Reno Rd. Estate Sale We have slashed prices on some items, have added new things, lots of Christmas décor, toys, games, albums, CDs, household items, sm. appliances, Kirby snow vacuums, blower, player piano, 3 pc. antique full bedroom set, and lots of misc.

Saturday only 8-2 1107 W. 7th St. 4 Sister Annual Name brand clothing: kids through women's adults, to 4x, coats/jackets for all seasons, high chair, swing, hand crafted set, 31 kitchen bags, Vera Boyds, Bradley, Longaberger, Americana, holiday décor, scrub jackets & pants, Tupperware, & lots of misc. household Breads, items. muffins, cookies.

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Thurs., Fri., Sat. 50% OFF Storewide Door Prize Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8-2 Sun. & Mon. 8-?

1626 29th Place Estate Sale Prom dresses, bridal gounds, porcelin dolls, barbie dolls (in boxes), furniture & too much to mention.

WOOSUNG GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat., 9-5 700 Central ★!Moving Sale!★ Crock pots & other sm. kitchen appliances, hand painted ceramics, fired green ware, steins, crafts, books, & misc. items too numerous to mention —most items $10 & less. More items added!

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

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Kenmore Deluxe elec. dryer. Excl. cond. Dixon $100 779-861-3120 Stainless Steel flat top stove & oven, less than 2 yrs., $300 moving, firm, exc. cond.

815-631-5248

FURNITURE

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Entertainment Center, solid oak, holds 32” tv, very good cond. $150.

815-626-2929 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Solid Oak dining room set, round table, extends w/ 2 leaves, 6 chairs.

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 2” X 3 ½” stainless steel parrot cage on wheels, $100.

815-541-3902 3 Female Kittens Black/ Calico FREE. 815-4410681.

Bassett Hound pups, $250, call Chris 815-973-5742 Female Cat, 10 mo. old fixed. New land lord doesn't allow animals. 815441-9064 Free to good homes only: female cat, Siamese/Persian mix. Spayed.

Also, Tuxedo male cat, 7 mos. Both very loving. 815213-2851.

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run smoothly, minor details must be ironed out first. Take note of what others are doing and plan your actions accordingly.

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The election for Drainage Commissioners of Hahnaman Drainage District No. 1 shall be held at the residence of Tom Cooney, located at 1751 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. Every adult owner of land in said District shall be entitled to vote.

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Machinist Tool Set and set of 2 tool boxes, valued at over $2400; asking $1600, 815315-1942 Modern Canvas painting from Ashleys Furniture. Like New. $30.00 815-441-4543 N.O.S Super power shot, 100-125150 + two full 10 lb. Bottles + jets.

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New twin XL girl dorm room bedding. Sheets, mattress pad & comforter. $25 815213-3798

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1999 Case 1835B skid loader, asking $7,000/obo.

2Calf-tel calf hut $200/obo.

Call 815-973-6768

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Good cond. $50.

815-499-6505 Tree Work,Trimming, & Hauling 779-245-0527 Sauk Valley Area Twin, full, queen, king beds. Full, qu., king BR sets, washer & dryer, recliner, dbl. rec. sofa, dresser, sofa, upright chest. 815718-4385 Women's Reebok Easytone, sz.11, white/pink trim, like new, $35.

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FARM EQUIPMENT

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1937 John Deere B, New Tires, older restoration, runs good. $4,300. 815973-6564 1944 Farmall H, good tires, runs good, painted, bucket assemblynot painted, $3900 815-946-3730 1952 Ford 8N with LM59 finish mower & blade. $3,000.

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1963 M.F. 65 tractor, new paint & tires, multi-power, diesel engine, very good cond. $4500.

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•1947 Mercury 4 door Sedan, 57k miles original.

•1968 Mustang Coop, 80k. mi.

•John Deere Model B. S#101655 new tires & paint.

815-440-8885 1963 Ford Thunderbird, Great Project Car $5800/obo 815-626-4972 1977 Chevelle Malibu, 4dr. V8.

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

1977 Ford LTD 2dr.

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1990 Cadillac DeVille and 2000 Ford Ranger. Call 815-973-4058.

1995 Geo Prism, good cond., runs great, great work $1500/obo, car.

815-535-7211 2003 Buick Century 76K. New batt. & brakes. 2nd Owner. $5500 obo. 815973-9134 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, Exc. Cond. Under 53k mi. Super charged w/ sun roof. $10,500 OBO 815973-9958 2005 Lincoln LS Coupe, Sedan sharp, 75,500 mi. $6,300/obo 815-718-1169 2006 Chrysler 300 asking Touring, $12,000/obo. 815631-1691.

2007 Ford Focus SES 4dr hatchback, runs great. snow tires & rims available $5200.

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2010 Chevy Impala LTZ Sedan, loaded w/ options, champaign, w/ black leather interior, $13,500 815-7724997

TRUCKS

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1988 GMC 3500 dump truck. Fuel injected 350, some new parts $2500 815-994-0815 2000 Chevy S10 4x4, good cond., V6, A/C, 5 speed, 190k mi. $2850 Call 815-677-0201 2004 F150 Super Crew, 4x2. 43K mi.

Loaded. Exc. cond. winters.

Stored $18,500. Call 815499-4129.

2006 Ford F250 4x4, Super Duty Diesel Lariat, 4 door short box.

Leather heated seats. 150k mi. All highway mi. One No rust. owner.

Never driven in the winter.

Excellent Con. $10,500. Call 815-590-1677

VANS

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1993 Chevy G20 Van, Handicap asking $2500, Has 600# capacity remote control handicap lift, van runs great, recently reshocks, placed battery, & rebuilt transmission. 815973-2579 1995 Chevy C30 box van, equipped w/air compressor, air hose, warm air tubing, Kohler generator built in supplying 110/220 electricity, locking tool drawers, flashing service lights.

New transmission & battery. Was used as service & pressure washing truck. Runs great! $6500/obo. Please contact Jim 815213-0855.

NEW TODAY 1999 Ford E150 Cargo Van w/ Hydraulic Wheelchair Lift. 98,480 mi. good condition. $3,300 OBO. Call 815-284-0284 1999 Plymouth Voyager. 6 cyl. No rust. $1,900. 815590-0131 or 815631-6199 2005 Dodge Caravan SXT, remote sliding doors and hatch. DVD player. $1,500 OBO. 779861-1090

NEW TODAY 2010 Dodge Caravan Grand SE, flex fuel 34k mi. $16,000. 815677-2402

4X4S

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1996 GMC Sierra reg. cab, 128K mi., good cond., runs great, $3200/obo 815-590-9511

PARTS & ACC.

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

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MOTORCYCLES

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2010 Malibu 2LT 79K Miles, One owner,well maintained. $10,800.

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06 H-D Road King 1450 CC-8K miles, Black & Chrome $11,000 815-5907115

2012 Chevy Cruze Sedan, 91K hwy mi 35mpg, warranty $10,700. avail.

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1994 Suzuki RF 900 25k mi. fresh service, good condition. $2,850 815626-4887.

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NEW TODAY 1995 Chevy Blazer, 4dr. Green, new tires. Runs good.

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0423 2010 Lexus RX, Nav, new Michelin tires. Loaded. 42K. $28,000/obo. 779245-0265.

2005 Softail Deluxe 16,140 mi. Extra add-ons.

Great pipes. sounding Well taken care of & garaged $10,250 563-343-2897 2006 Suzuki 650 1,660 Boulevard, mi., red, bags, windshield, cover, always garaged, like new, ½ price of new, $2600/obo.

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Genesis galvanized. trailer w/ ladder. 60 HP, big foot Mercury Out Board Motor, changing room, livewell, Bimi top, radio, CD & MP3 815-590-4259 Bass boat, 16 ft. $2,850. Can see at 1108 Avenue B, Rock Falls, Call 815-625-6658 Cajun 8' 6”. V Max 150 hp., runs great & loaded $8,000.

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TRAILERS/RVS

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14 Buick Encore

14 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT 6WRFN #R749

32,988*

$

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23,488

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Great Equipment

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21,988

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$

32,988*

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14 Chverolet Equinox LT

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

$

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30,988*

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14 Chevrolet Captiva LT 6WRFN #R678

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14 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT 6WRFN #R678

6WRFN #R719

34,988*

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4x4

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11 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

23,788

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6WRFN #R744

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30,988*

$

Leather

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34,988*

$

12 Buick Enclave

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

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6WRFN #R743

34,988*

6WRFN #R754

14 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

14 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

11 Chevrolet Tahoe

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14 Chevrolet Silverado LT

14 Chevrolet Silverado LT

14 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

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14 Chevrolet Silverado LT

14 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ

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12 Chevrolet Cruze LT

13 Dodge Avenger SE Well Equipped

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14,988

$

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6WRFN #R699

14,988

$

16,988*

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6WRFN #R759

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14,988*

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12 Chevrolet Malibu LS Best Buy

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14,250*

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13,550*

18,988*

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10 Chevrolet Impala

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13,488*

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12,988*

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06 Pontiac G6

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9,588

$

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05 Chevrolet Uplander LT

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11 Chevrolet Impala LT

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6WRFN #R720A

8,988

$

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11,988

$

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6WRFN #2042B

*

08 Chevrolet Impala LT

08 Pontiac G6

6WRFN #R704A

8,988

$

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6WRFN #R700A

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6WRFN #1936B

10,688*

$

6,988

$

13,988*

$

6WRFN #R718

05 Mazda Tribute

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7,488

$

13,988*

$

05 Chevrolet Malibu LT

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14,588*

$

Great Value

Great Value

11,988

$

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6WRFN #R761

12 Chevrolet Malibu LS

09 Dodge Journey SE

Great Equipment

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11 Chevrolet Cruze LT

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07 Volvo S60 2.5T

11 Chevrolet Malibu LT

14,988

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09 Ford F-150 XL

07 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 6WRFN #R730A

Well Equipped

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11 Chevrolet HHR LT

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13 Chevrolet Impala

Great MPG

$

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14,988

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11 Chevrolet Cruze LT

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6WRFN #R722A

9,988*

$

99 Pontiac Grand AM SE Great Deal

6WRFN #R705A

3,988*

$

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