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LEE COUNTY | UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING

They care a lot Back to school all the buzz Phresh Kutz Barber Shop helped youngsters get ready to go back to school with discounted haircuts. Photos on A10

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Tablets tabbed for Challand Teachers excited for iPads to change the way children learn Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

Keaton Hudson of Polo affixes insulation Saturday at a Habitat for Humanity site for United Way of Lee County’s Day of Caring. A dozen nonprofit agencies benefitted from the work of 160 volunteers.

160 volunteers tackle projects for nonprofit agencies

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

DIXON – They came despite the heat. They came despite the humidity. They came despite the manual labor and 8 a.m. wakeup call.

Oh yes, they came. On Saturday, United Way of Lee County hosted its first Day of Caring, a full day of volunteer projects completed at nonprofit agencies in the county.

And, man, did they do some good. More than 20 projects were taken on by 160 volunteers who put in 800 total volunteer hours. They sorted and collected 1,351 children’s books.

And, to top it all off, Dixon firefighters installed 66 smoke detectors in people’s homes, free of cost.

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STERLING – Adam Gee, an eighthgrade teacher at Challand Middle School, said students will be able to take charge of their learning this school year.

Roughly 770 students at Challand will have access to iPad Air tablets. The students will be able to use the devices in school and at home.

And while students say they are looking forward to getting the iPads, teachers at Challand say the tablets will change they way they instruct students.

“Students will be able to learn at a speed and level that is beneficial to them,” said Gee, who teaches social studies.

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It gives students an extra visual, rather than me just explaining everything or [having] students look in a book.

Dixon cheerleaders Sesily Gaffey (left) and Morgan Askegaard disinfect games and toys in the Dixon Family YMCA preschool room during the Day of Caring.

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Megan Davis, eighth-grade teacher at Challand, on how iPads will change the learning experience

‘That’s my spirit freedom’ Artist fits art around 3 jobs, his true passion: family

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

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STERLING – The thirst of an artist, it seems, is never quite quenched, according to Ozell Taylor. Art is something he said he tries to surround himself with.

At 44, Taylor is trying to launch his brand, OZ Dzynz.

He has designed murals from Macomb to Chicago, having studied the arts in college at

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Email: odyzynz71@ yahoo.com Phone: 815-713-5172 or 815-213-0733 Western Illinois University.

For the past 6 years, he’s lived in Sterling, where his primary focus is family.

But, now, coming off his first public Sterling mural – located at The Spa At Central Park – Taylor says he’s

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also getting in touch with his freedom. Beneath his glowing painted sunset at the spa, Ozell touched on what’s motivating him.

What do you like to create?

Actually, it doesn’t matter.

I’ll create anything for the client. Whatever they want, I’ll do it for them. I’ve learned to paint everything. Cartoons.

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Ozell Taylor, a freelance muralist from Sterling, sits in front of the mural he painted on The Spa at Central Park in Sterling.

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POLICE Sterling Police

Brandon J. Coakley, 21, of Dixon; 12:42 a.m. Friday at Third Avenue and East 11th Street; disobeyed stop sign, no valid driver’s license; given notice to appear in court.

Kurt A. Valentin, 22, of Sterling; 1:17 a.m. Friday in the 500 block of Seventh Avenue; mob action, aggravated battery, reckless conduct; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Maria L. Menchaca, 53, of Sterling; 3:32 p.m. Friday at Sterling Police Department; Whiteside County Warrant – failure to appear; posted bond.

Cody P. Spencer, 26, of Rock Falls; 3:32 p.m. Friday at Locust and Sixth streets; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given notice to appear in court.

Skylar M. Russell, 22, of Prophetstown; 3:54 p.m. Friday at First Avenue and East Seventh Street; improper lane usage; given notice to appear in court.

Ashley S. Roberts, 19, of Fenton; 9:18 p.m. Friday at Sterling Walmart; retail theft less than $300; given notice to appear in court.

Sierra N. Piester, 21, of Prophetstown; 9:18 p.m.

Friday at Sterling Walmart; retail theft less than $300; given notice to appear in court.

Jordyn M. Martin, 27, of Rock Falls; 10:11 p.m. Friday at East Lincolnway and Polo Road; no insurance; given notice to appear in court.

Steven E. Downs, 37, of Sterling; 10:21 p.m. Friday at Sterling Walmart; retail theft less than $300; given notice to appear in court.

Pamela S. Friedrich, 35, of Dixon; 10:21 p.m. Friday at Sterling Walmart; retail theft less than $300; given notice to appear in court.

Mark R. Near, 51, of Sterling; 8:50 a.m. Saturday at Sterling Police Department; Whiteside County warrant – obstructing a court order; posted bond.

Pamela S. Silva, 47, of Sterling; 10:09 a.m. Sat-

urday in the 200 block of West Third Street; use of cellphone while driving; given notice to appear in court.

Delcenae L. Christian, 20, of Rock Falls; 9:31 p.m.

Saturday at Locust and West Second streets; operating uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear in court.

Bradley S. Russell, 32, of Sterling; 10:20 p.m. Saturday at East Fourth Street and Sixth Avenue; driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Nathaniel M. Claudin, 26, of Dixon; 4 p.m. Tuesday in the 1000 block of Fargo Avenue; retail theft (subsequent offense), retail theft less than $300, Whiteside County warrant – obstructing a court order; taken to Lee County Jail.

Tamara L. Hiatt-Glenn, 22, of Dixon; 11:30 a.m.

Friday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; Lee County warrant – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Kenneth C. Burnell, 28, of Dixon; 5 p.m. Friday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; Lee County warrant – failure to appear (battery); posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Zachary P. Robins, 27, of Dixon; 7:55 p.m. Friday in the 700 block of Grant Avenue; Lee County warrant – failure to appear (contempt of court); taken to Lee County Jail.

Patricia A. Teller, 54, of Dixon; 12:12 a.m. Saturday in the 1300 block of North Galena Avenue; driving under the influence, speeding, improper lane usage; processed, released and given notice to appear in court.

Zachary I. Speir, 18, of Dixon; 4:15 p.m. Saturday in the 1600 block of South Galena Avenue; retail theft less than $300; processed, released and given notice to appear in court.

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The sheriff’s department was unable to say whether seat belts were worn.

GARDENSTOCK RAISES GREEN FOR YOUTH GARDEN PROGRAM

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

ABOVE: Local artist Tim Drane speaks with a customer Saturday afternoon in front of his paintings at the seventh annual Gardenstock Art and Music Festival at Distinctive Gardens in Dixon.

LEFT: Lucas Pauley of Dixon fronts Small Town Hymnal during an afternoon slot at Gardenstock. The festival raises money for Sinnissippi Center’s Youth Garden Program. See this Saturday’s Community Page for more photos from Gardenstock.

IN BRIEF Oil, filter, antifreeze collection Saturday

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OREGON – Ogle County residents can drop off oil, antifreeze, and oil filters from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Ogle County Annex Building, 909 Pines Road.

Containers can range in size from small up to 200-gallon drums; the containers themselves will not be collected.

Those who have more than 200 gallons of oil can call the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department to schedule a pick-up.

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FULTON – A Prophetstown man is dead after a rollover accident Sunday afternoon in rural Fulton.

p.m., Riddle was driving at a high rate of speed when he lost control, rolling the vehicle several times before it landed upright in a residential yard.

Riddle had to be extricated from the car, and he and his two passengers, also of Prophetstown, were taken to Mercy Hospital in Clinton, Iowa.

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Branden L. Riddle, 23, was driving west on Holly Road when he lost control of his vehicle near the intersection of Elston Road, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.

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James O. Flomo, 35, of Jeffersonville, Indiana; 6:24 p.m. Thursday in Ogle County; cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Jacklyn A. Ferrille, 24, of Spring Grove; 2:27 p.m.

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METAL BANDS TURN IT UP, RAISE FUNDS AT BEAMANFEST

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Rauner signs AP reform bill into law Goal is to keep college-bound students in state

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ABOVE: Saint Christopher rocks the crowd Saturday afternoon at BeamanFest at VFW Post 540 in Dixon.

The second-year metal fest raises money for M.O.M.S. (Mothers of Murdered Sons/Daughters), a grief organization for people dealing with loved ones affected by the death of a child by violence.

RIGHT: Self-proclaimed “professional festgoer SciCo Sal” of Des Plaines makes his way around the Beamanfest grounds. Click on this photo collection at saukvalley.com to see video from the festival, and see this Saturday’s Community page for more photos.

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IN BRIEF Man shot by cop, seriously injured CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a man has been shot and seriously injured by a Chicago police officer during a traffic stop.

Chicago police said late Saturday that officers pulled over a vehicle on the city’s South Side just before 8 p.m. As they approached, the driver backed into another car and then accelerated toward the officers.

Police say the officers were “boxed in” by the offender and traffic stopped at a red light.

An officer fired shots into the vehicle, striking the driver. Fire officials say he is in serious-tocritical condition.

Police say a passenger had a loaded gun and was arrested at the scene.

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SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Starting next year, a new state law should help more students get college credit for the advanced placement classes they took in high school, something supporters of the measure hope will keep more college-bound students from going out of state.

The legislation, which Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Thursday, requires all Illinois public colleges and universities to give students credit for a score of three or better on 34 of the AP course examinations.

Currently, the minimum score required for college credit ranges between two and five, depending on the type of test and the school that the student wants to attend.

State Rep. Carol Sente of Vernon Hills, who introduced the bill in February, believes the new law will help clarify the policy, which she said “was all over the map.”

The chief sponsor of the bill, state Sen. Pat McGuire of Joliet, said students and their parents deserve clarity and consistency in the college

application process.

“Students who challenge themselves with collegelevel courses while in high school and meet AP’s national exam standard of three deserve to get a jump on satisfying college degree requirements and save their families money in the process,” said McGuire, chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education.

Each school is still able to decide whether the student’s AP credit counts toward their major, general education or elective classes.

The goal is to encourage Illinois high school students to attend college in the state, because 14 other states – including Wisconsin and Indiana – already have similar rules, Sente said.

“Too many of Illinois’ best and brightest have been matriculating to Purdue, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ohio State and other out-ofstate universities because those schools honor AP exam scores of three,” McGuire said. “This bill will make Illinois universities more attractive and affordable to ambitious, hard-working students.

That builds Illinois’ talent base and helps our state progress and prosper.”

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Volunteers built, painted, cleaned, organized, and more in the sweltering 90-degree weather.

The Day of Caring was modeled on the national Day of Action, which, this year, was June 21. Since that fell on Father’s Day, the chapter’s executive directory, Jenny Koch, decided Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com to host a similar volunDana Chacon of Sauk Valley Community College spreads mulch at Kreider on teer day, just at a later Saturday afternoon for United Way of Lee County’s Day of Caring. SVCC repredate.

It went so well, that sentatives tackled several projects at Kreider. they hope to do another day, but this time, in the spring, Koch said.

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The day started off at 8 a.m. at KSB Town Square Centre, where volunteers met and ate before heading off to their different project assignments.

Twelve agencies in all benefited from the day: Kreider Services, Goodfellows of Lee County, Lee County Council on Aging, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice of the Rock River Valley, Lutheran Social Services, Bright Beginnings, Dixon Family YMCA, Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, Open Sesame Childcare Cen-

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Russell G. Siefken Sr. MORRISON – Russell Garrett Siefken Sr., 94, of Morrison, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at Resthave Home in Morrison.

Russell was born Jan. 21, 1921, in Round Grove to Earl and Frances (Reap) Siefken.

He was educated in the Morrison schools and was a 1938 graduate of Morrison High School.

He married Dorothy Hiddleson on Feb. 14, 1942, in Morrison.

Russell served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II before working at the Morrison post office. After 32 years there, he retired in 1978.

He was a member of the Morrison United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees and boards. He was a Morrison alderman of Ward 4 for 36 consecutive years. He was also a member of the selective service draft board in Whiteside County. He was a 70-year member of Morrison American Legion Post #328.

Russell enjoyed camping until the flood of 1993 at Landuits Lake, and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers fan.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Russell (Carol) Siefken Jr. of Sterling, and Steven (Deeny) Siefken of Morrison; three grandchildren, Tara Siefken, Mandy Freeman, and Jeff (Melissa) Siefken; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, his twin, Raymond, and Marvin E. Siefken.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. today, and the funeral at 10:30 a.m. today, at Morrison United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ryan Sutton officiating. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, with military funeral honors.

A memorial has been established.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison is handling arrangements.

LaVonne A. Colloton STERLING – LaVonne A. Colloton, 84, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, at her home.

She was born April 20, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of Veda and Charles E. Anderson. She married John Colloton in October 1949. She was employed at the Illinois Department of Employment Security from 1975 until her retirement Dec. 31, 2004. She served on the Board of Directors of CGH Medical Center, beginning in 2005.

She is survived by three sons, Michael Colloton of Franklin, North Carolina, Mark Colloton of Westminster, Colorado, and Martin Colloton of Springfield;

six grandsons; five greatgrandchildren; one niece; and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and two nephews.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Schilling Funeral Home, 702 First Ave., Sterling. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, at First Christian Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Courtney Montgomery Chandler, pastor, officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded.

A memorial has been established with CGH Medical Center.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Today’s visitations: Russell G. Siefken Sr. of Morrison, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church.

Goldie Bodner of Sterling, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, Gloria J. Marschang, 70, of Tampico, 1 to 3 p.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Falls.

Joshua M. Bufford of Rockford, 2 to 4 p.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Today’s funerals: Frank E. “Moe” Duis of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Russell G. Siefken Sr. of Morrison, 10:30 a.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church.

Janice E. “Jan” Mathesius of Amboy, 10:30 a.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Goldie Bodner of Sterling, 1:30 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

Gloria J. Marschang, of Tampico, 3 p.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Falls.

Joshua M. Bufford of Rockford, 4 p.m. at Mihm-

Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Tuesday visitations: LaVonne A. Colloton, of Sterling, 4 to 7 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Thomas M. Rogiewicz, of Prophetstown, 4 to 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown.

Bernadine J. Woodin, of Milledgeville, 5 to 7 p.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Milldegeville.

Wednesday funerals: Eugene E. “Gene” George of Sterling, 11 a.m. memorial service at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Thomas M. Rogiewicz, of Prophetstown, 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown.

LaVonne A. Colloton of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church in Sterling.

Bernadine J. Woodin, of Milledgeville, 10:30 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick.

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

Bernadine J. Woodin MILLEDGEVILLE – Bernadine J. Woodin, 80, of Milledgeville, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

She was born June 6, 1935, in Sterling, the daughter of Ross and Edna (Stern) Wolf.

She married Archie W. Woodin on March 2, 1956, in Sterling. Bernadine had worked for 29 years at Elkay in Lanark and Savanna before retiring. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick.

Survivors include her husband, Archie; two daughters: Leola J. (Dennis) Mowry of Rockton, and Linda L. (Larry) Alexander of Chadwick; two sons: Walter O. Woodin of Bettendorf, Iowa, and

Gloria J. Marschang Thomas M. Rogiewicz PROPHETSTOWN – Thomas M. Rogiewicz, 73, of Prophetstown, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at his home.

Tom was born July 16, 1942, in Chicago, the son of Henry and Emily (Swiniarski) Rogiewicz.

He married Marsha Goble on Nov. 24, 1979, in Chicago. Tom graduated from St. Rita High School in Chicago and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Southern Illinois University. He was band director and football coach at Prophetstown High School for 30 years. He was a member of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra for 35 years. He was also a member of Class Act 2 in Amboy, Main Avenue Jazz in Clinton, Iowa, Kix in Davenport, Iowa, Sterling Municipal Band, and the Sauk

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Valley Band. Tom was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Prophetstown and was an avid gardener.

Survivors include his wife, Marsha of Prophetstown; his son, Jeff (Shannon) Boardman of Rock Falls; and three grandchildren, Jayce, Ryleigh and Koltyn.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with Katie Gallegher and Rosario Lombardo, pastors, coofficiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown.

McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown is handling arrangements.

TAMPICO – Gloria J. Marschang, 70, of Tampico, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

She was born Jan. 16, 1945, in Anna, the daughter of Virgil and Norma J. (Jordan) Jennings. She married Patrick H. Marschang on June 11, 1976, in Sterling. Gloria had been the cook at Arnie’s Happy Spot in Deer Grove for more than 25 years before retiring.

She enjoyed painting ceramics, floral arranging, and spending time with the family.

Surviving is her husband, Patrick; children, Cheryl (Fred) Leslie of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Doug (Ramona) Smith of Rock Falls, and Patty

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MORRISON – Mary K. Davis, 79, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison.

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Parents urged to buy insurance “You almost turn into the facilitator of their learning and help guide them though their projects.”

Students at Sterling High are already using Apple Macbook Air laptops.

The cost to lease the tablets is about $463,000 over 4 years. About $155,000 has been raised through donations and pledges, and the Sterling Schools Foundation is providing $2 for every dollar raised, Principal Matt Birdsley said.

A group of parents raised the money by soliciting area businesses, individuals and other parents, and by making their own donations. Some of the donations were given outright; others are being split over the duration of the lease.

Many of the donors wished to remain anonymous, or wished to have

the amount they are giving remain a secret, or both, Birdsley said.

The iPads will run the “Google for Education” software suite, which includes several collaborative apps such as Classroom, Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and Docs, which promote productivity and engagement.

The iPads will be free to use, but families are asked to pay $40 a school year for insurance, which will cover theft, burglary, accidental damage, vandalism, fire, and natural disasters.

Those who don’t pay will be responsible for the full cost of damages, up to $550, the cost of each iPad. If a tablet is damaged because of negligence or irresponsible behavior, the student’s family will have to replace it, regardless of whether it’s insured.

The tablets are wrapped in protective, drop-proof

cases, marked with student identification tags, and backed with extended warranties, should accidental damage occur.

Pornography and social media sites will be blocked by the Web-filtering system iBoss.

Penalties range from a warning to a loss of iPad privileges for students who don’t have a charged tablet, download or share inappropriate files, or use the tablet for social media during the school day.

Students are not punished for sites they visit at home.

“We are asking parents to set up web filtering through their internet provider to monitor what the students are using,” Birdsley said.

Callista Derrer, an eighth-grade math teacher at Challand, said students will be able to watch videos of her presenting a math lesson from home.

“The students can hear me speaking and see me

tions box on Page A2 the next publication day after we are notified of an error.

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(Robert) Young of Fort Lupton, Colorado; her sisters, Kathy Bowers of Mendota, and Sandra (Adrian) Jiminez of Sterling; her brother, Gary (Jan) Jennings of Elk City, Oklahoma; her godchild, Pamela Davis; eight grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Jimmy Marschang.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. today, and the funeral at 3 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks, pastor, officiating.

Memorials may be made to breast cancer awareness.

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All obituaries, including death notices, are MORRISON – Phylis A. VenHuizen, 93, died Friday, MORRISON – Allen VenHuizen, 80, died Sunday, due by 2 p.m. Sunday Aug. 14, 2015, at Resthave Home in Morrison.

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Keith “Woody” Woodin of Lanark; five grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Calvin; one daughter, Grace; her brother, Marvin Wolf, and one granddaughter, Nichole.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick, with the Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Burial will be at South Elkhorn Cemetery in Milledgeville.

Memorials have been established with Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick.

writing,” Derrer said.

“They will be able to take notes and see examples from home.”

Derrer said this is beneficial for the students, because they can learn at their own pace.

“Sometimes, I’m in here talking really fast, and they can’t rewind me in real time,” she said. “They can pause the video and rewatch it in real time.”

Students will then work on the assignments in class.

“They can come here, and I can correct them if they are wrong,” she said.

“Parents can also watch the videos if they want.”

Megan Davis, an eighthgrade science teacher, said the iPads will make learning fun.

“It gives students an extra visual, rather than me just explaining everything or have the students look in a book,” Davis said. “It makes learning more interactive and fun for the students.”

STERLING – Linda K. Brooks, 62, of Walnut, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is handling arrangements.

IN BRIEF New Rockford hospital planned ROCKFORD (AP) – A northern Illinois health system plans to build a new 188-bed hospital in Rockford and is in the process of submitting paperwork on its proposal to a review board.

Rockford-based Mercy-

Rockford Health System announced it wants to build a $400 million facility near an Interstate 90 exit.

Health system spokeswoman Kristina DeCoster says an application will be filed today with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.

Construction could begin late next year.

Thank You The family of Harold O Wetzell would like to thank the Tampico Ambulance Service, CGH Medical Center, the ER staff, and the floor nurses. You were all so caring. A big thank you goes to Tom Garland and staff at Garnland Funeral Home. Your compassion meant so much.

Thank you to Pastor Leane and the Masons for a memorable service and Besty for the wonderful music, and the ladies of the church who served the luncheon.

Also, everyone who sent cards, donated to the memorial, brought food, the phone calls/messages, sent flowers, and to the drivers. A special thank you goes to the grandsons who served as pallbearers.

We have the best community of family and friends. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

Our love, Marjorie, Dorothy and Dennis, Mark and Mary, Patricia and Larry, David

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SEX TRAFFICKING

Is ad site hunting or helping traffickers?

CHICAGO (AP) – The adult ads on Backpage. com are endless – written in a sort of risque code to avoid implying something illegal, yet still obvious invitations for sex, adorned with suggestive photos and videos. Many in the fight against sex trafficking loathe the website, particularly since some escorts in the ads have turned out to be minors who’ve been forced into the sex trade.

An Illinois sheriff is among those targeting Backpage and recently helped convince Visa and Mastercard to stop providing payment services to the site.

“Whoever it is that’s facilitating these horrible crimes, we can’t just sit back and say, ‘Well, that’s OK. I guess it’s a business model,’” said Thomas Dart, the sheriff in Cook County.

Dart spoke to The Associated Press the day before a judge issued a restraining order, preventing Dart from making further comment until a Backpage lawsuit against him – seeking a retraction of

his statements to credit card companies and damages for lost revenue – is resolved. Meanwhile, Backpage, with headquarters in Dallas and a parent corporation in Amsterdam, has continued to operate, allowing users to place free basic ads in its adult category.

Backpage attorneys, citing the First Amendment and federal statutes, argue that a public figure shouldn’t be allowed to interfere with a law-abiding company’s ability to do e-commerce.

Liz McDougall, general counsel, has long said that Backpage simply provides space for the ads but doesn’t create the content. And she takes it a step further, claiming that Backpage routinely works behind the scenes with law enforcement to help put traffickers behind bars.

When it comes to fighting sex trafficking, “I am a true believer that this is one of the most valuable tools there is on the Internet,” said McDougall, who’s based in Los Angeles.

Dart says the help hardly justifies the crush of ads the site creates. He estimated that the company, in April alone, published more than 1.4 million adult services ads and made at least $9 million.

Some ads are posted by sex workers such as Grace Marie, a dominatrix in Los Angeles who tweeted recently to complain about Dart’s campaign.

“As a system, Backpage is decidedly anti-pimp. It creates a direct and easyAP to-use interface between Thomas Dart, sheriff of Cook County, talks July 23 providers and clients,” about Backpage.com, an online classified ad site, in Grace Marie said when an office at his Chicago headquarters. Dart has com- contacted by the AP. She plained about the site for years, and in July 2015 dealt uses her first and middle a major blow by helping convince Visa and Master- names in her work and card to stop providing payment services for the site’s asked that her last name adult ads, which American Express had already done not be used, citing safety earlier in the year. concerns and the fact that At least one anti-traffick- should be working with her work is illegal.

The bigger concern ing group has been willing them and focusing on ... to work with Backpage to things that could make a among law enforcement, rescue young women and difference,” said Sgt. Grant however, is sex trafficking.

Victims are not always, has accepted substantial Snyder, the lead detective donations from the site. on the human trafficking as many think, women or And even as some in law team at the Minneapolis children smuggled in from foreign countries to work enforcement point a fin- Police Department. ger of blame at Backpage, Like officials in other big- as sex slaves. Police say others on the front lines of city departments, he con- sex trafficking is as much the fight against sex traf- firms that he regularly gets a homegrown crime – ficking see the site as an information directly from with victims who could be ally – even if sometimes Backpage that helps con- from just around the coruncomfortably so. vict traffickers and rescue ner, controlled by pimps “I don’t feel like demon- victims. “It helps us recov- with drugs and alcohol or izing them is the appropri- er more victims. It helps threats.

Its critics claim that ate response. I feel like we us recover them sooner.”

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‘‘ ’’ Ozell Taylor

good murals [in the Sauk Valley]. But I didn’t think of it as competition. Every artist’s work I see, I want to meet them. I haven’t met those artists that’ve done some of the painting. ... I would definitely love to.

(For steadier income, Taylor works at JoAnn Fabrics in Sterling and recently started working part-time for Advocare.

At JoAnn, he said he is constantly able to talk to like-minded customers, people selecting materials to tap into creative projects.)

One of the things that’s always stuck out to me – it seems like everywhere you drive, there are all kinds of very public art displays. Why do you think this smaller community so embraces these works?

I think it’s because there’s a strong need for some type of outlet for people who have talents.

Whether you’re an artist, a hair stylist, a massage therapist. There’s really no way to show it unless you band together and put it out there.

You’ve got to dig into yourself and put it out there. When I came here, I thought there were a lot of artists here, and I wondered how and where do I begin.

What do you hope to inspire in people?

This is my new home.

I’ve got my children here... (Taylor has three kids with his fiancée)...

Maybe they can follow in my footsteps, do what they believe if they believe in themselves.

My daughter believes in dancing. I say, “Sweetie, you can do whatever you want to do.”

How long have you been trying to launch your art?

Ever since I moved here in town. When we got pregnant, I was saying to myself, OK this is a new life. I’ve lived all over.

I came to Sterling and thought, what is this? Can I make it here? I hopped in the car and looked for jobs. It was hard. At first (when seeing all of the

Workers affected by data breach STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

SPRINGFIELD – Dixon Correctional Center employees were among those involved in a data breach within the Illinois Department of Corrections, according to IDOC officials.

IDOC says the breach resulted in the release of social security numbers and other personal information of more than 1,000 agency employees.

Lawrence Correctional

Center employees were also affected.

The department says it became aware of the breach Friday and there is no indication the information has been misused.

It says the information was inadvertently included in response to a Freedom of Information Act request. The information also included names, ranks, salaries and job duties.

The department says it is investigating the

breach and reviewing procedures to prevent a repeat.

An IDOC spokeswoman could not say how many Dixon employees were affected by the breach, or what the nature of the FOIA request was, instead directing Sauk Valley Media to a news release.

“We are in the process of notifying the impacted employees and will be available to assist them with any questions they may have,” the release said.

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CLINTON, Iowa – A Fulton man was injured Sunday afternoon in a tubing accident on the Mississippi River.

Kurt Parker, 31, and another passenger were on a tube being pulled

by a boat about 1 p.m. when the rope broke while making a turn, causing the tube to crash into the rocky shoreline.

Parker was thrown on shore and knocked unconscious. He was treated for facial and head injuries at Mercy Medical Center in Clin-

ton and then flown to University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa.

The other passenger fell off in the water before the tube hit the shore and was not injured.

The incident remains under investigation by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

veterans, including a measure establishing a discount card program and another offering property tax breaks for those with military-related disabilities.

The Republican firstterm governor’s office released a short statement Sunday saying six bills had been signed in honor of Veterans’ Day at the Illinois State Fair.

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How do you get into something like this?

How early did you know this was something you wanted to do?

It started when I was little. Between the ages of 4 and 6, on my wall, the wallpaper was nothing but Marvel super heroes.

Iron Man. Hulk. Spiderman. Thor. I’d go over to the wall and trace the drawings. After a while, I’d start to just look at the picture and draw it.

That’s when my mom noticed and said “Hey, that’s pretty good.”

(Taylor’s mom enrolled him in an art school based in Minnesota. He said he would mail his assignments to the school from his home in Chicago. Taylor won his first art contest when he was 7.

The prize was a $50 savings bond.)

That [award] kind of just set it in my mind – I want to be an artist.

I didn’t learn what I wanted to do until I was in my 20s. Even then I was unsure. I’m sure that’s true for a lot of people. But you just found your passion and stuck with it. That simple?

The thing is, through certain years, art was just the love, the passion, the freedom I had. The world we live in now – everything’s about money. If I thought about that from a business aspect, I should have thought about [money].

(Taylor originally went to WIU to study architecture. He quickly discovered he sorely missed his art.)

I thought about that.

I said, wait a minute. I was driving downtown and saw murals on walls.

I thought to myself, I can do that. I started to go around town [in Macomb] and asking them what they wanted.

Have you landed a lot of gigs like this one at the spa?

I did the First Avenue Barber Shop in Rock Falls. I did the Rock Falls High School football locker room. This would be my third one, as far as starting in this area.

I did the same thing when I moved here. I drove around for like a month. I saw there were already a lot of really

My daughter believes in dancing. I say, ‘Sweetie, you can do whatever you want to.’

other murals) I thought, wow, I missed out already, this town already has great artists. How can I put my art in here?

(Taylor spoke about how JoAnn has connected him with artists, a reason why he was able to work on his art at the spa.

There’s a lot of negotiation involved with clients, and he said he tries to be flexible.)

You went to art school, but you didn’t know that you’d have to get a communication degree as well ...

(Laughs) Luckily I got an A in communication.

I don’t like to walk around with a frown. If you show your light to people, people want to be around you. You want to help others, serve others, help them smile. There’s no better gratification.

I think about this mural being here for years and years and helping with that.

In a way, you’re leaving behind a little legacy ...

Exactly. Exactly. I’m leaving behind my imprint.

Now that you’re settled, what direction are you hoping to go?

JoAnn’s is a place where you can talk about people who have projects. I talk to all sorts with different types of talents and crafts. But that job is only part-time. I still haven’t hit a place where I’m financially happy.

I have three jobs. I’m also a school bus driver (in Rock Falls). Sometimes, I fashion myself a part-time super hero (laughs).

In Macomb, I was only painting murals, and that was paying my rent.

The demand is getting high, but there’s not a steady mural after mural.

So I need that stability, because I have three kids now. Bus driving, JoAnn, Advocare and murals. My plan is that I can build on one of those for a good income.

They’re all avenues for me. As I grow, I’m hoping to have a full-time job and have murals on the side. As I progress with these murals and build a name, those two venues are what’s going to bring happiness to my life.

The art is never going to go away then?

That’s my spirit freedom. That’s to leave my imprint. The art is what people can see.

Backpage helps promote this illegal trade.

“How is it possibly legal to help pimps sell kids?

Since when is that legal in the United States of America?” asked Erik Bauer, an attorney in Tacoma, Washington, who is representing four young women in a lawsuit against Backpage. They are seeking damages from the site because their convicted traffickers used it to sell them to johns when they were seventh- and ninth-graders.

Besides providing law enforcement with information about who posts an ad, McDougall says that Backpage employees watch the site’s content closely and send suspicious ads to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

In March, for instance, police in Panama City, Florida, arrested two Illinois men – Dashawn Taylor and Kevin Dante Finley – and charged them with procuring a minor for prostitution. Police found the two men with a 16-year-old girl at a Panama City hotel after Backpage reported an ad with a photo of an underage girl to NCMEC’s sexual exploitation CyberTipline.

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Monday, August 17, 2015

WASHINGTON SPOTLIGHT

EPA’s blunder proves necessity of its services Environmental hazards imperil many Americans

Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1965

From our archives: Riots teach Americans a lesson Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Telegraph between Aug. 18 and 20, 1965.

What we thought: 50 years ago

Calm restored in riot zone

Riots illuminate successes of the Viet Cong

T

he Los Angeles riots should make the difficulties of U.S. and Saigon government troops in Vietnam a little more understandable to Americans.

Only a very small part of the population took part in the Los Angeles shooting, knifing and assaulting.

The Communist and other extreme left-wing movements were caught unprepared and were unable to step in quickly and deftly enough to take over leadership.

The riots, so far as is yet known, were under no coordinated direction.

Their members were inexperienced in street fighting against organized forces. The major damage occurred in less than an eighth of the county.

Nevertheless, a considerable body of national guardsmen and police were required to restore peace and order.

Multiply the number of hard core terroristhoodlum rioters by 80.

Make half of the central core terrorists actually guerrilla and main-line soldiers trained outside the region by experts.

Multiply the riot area by more than 1,000.

Add a plentiful source of arms. Pour in skillful outside direction.

Give the rioters long courses of political indoctrination. Train them in the latest assassination techniques.

Give them instruction in

EDITORIAL BOARD Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Jennifer Heintzelman Larry Lough Jeff Rogers

AP

Firefighters battle a blaze set in a shoe store that collapses in flames on Aug. 14, 1965, during rioting in the Watts district of Los Angeles. It began with a routine traffic stop, blossomed into a protest with the help of a rumor, and escalated into the deadliest and most destructive riot Los Angeles had seen.

The Watts riot broke out Aug. 11, 1965, and raged for most of a week. When the smoke cleared, 34 people were dead, more than a 1,000 were injured, and some 600 buildings were damaged. organizing small secret cells.

Teach the rioters to promise their neighbors to “right all their wrongs,” to make them “equals” and to swear that “come the day,” they’ll see that their neighbors get all the material things they’ve always wanted. Set the rioters, too, to threatening these same neighbors with death if they don’t cooperate.

Add local unstable governments and a national government whose control is here today and gone tomorrow with the coming and going of its troops. Add, also, strong religious groupings suspicious of each other.

Then you have some of the elements of South Vietnam.

The stark truth is that it does not take many men with Molotov cocktails, guns and knives to cre-

ate a terrorism that can be handled only with difficulty by a very large force.

In Los Angeles, it took about 15,000 well-trained national guardsmen and an unannounced number of police (Los Angeles reportedly has about 5,000 police in all) to adequately handle far less than 2,000 unorganized amateur terrorists and hard-core hoods (plus upwards of 2,000 lesser rowdies and looters).

The guardsmen-andpolice versus hard-corehoods-and-terrorists figured out at roughly the 10-to-1 ratio that some people think necessary to win a guerrilla war.

Once you can imagine a situation like that, you can begin to get a small picture of what South Vietnam is like. – Ray Cromley, Aug. 20, 1965

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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.

LOS ANGELES (AP) – With calm restored in the riot zone, government leaders concentrated today on an investigation of the causes and remedies for the violent [black] outbreak that cost 34 lives and $200 million in property loss.

Gov. Edmund G. Brown said he would announce the members of a special commission charged with finding a peaceful solution to racial strife in the sprawling Los Angeles metropolis. ... Brown scheduled a 2 p.m. television broadcast for a “major extended statement” on the turmoil that began eight days ago in the Watts district of southeast Los Angeles.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was greeted Wednesday by heckling as well as friendly applause when [he] toured the section. ... – Aug. 19, 1965

Cartwright trades in gun for sword ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) – Adam Cartwright has traded his six-gun for the sword Excalibur, and he is hanging around with Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere, instead of Hoss and Little Joe. Sound confusing? Not to actor Pernell Roberts, who for six seasons starred as the eldest son of rancher Ben Cartwright on the “Bonanza” television series.

This week he opened as King Arthur in the St. Louis Municipal Opera’s production of “Camelot.” ...

Roberts said he left “Bonanza” after his contract expired “because I wasn’t happy in my work.” This season, Paw, Little Joe and Hoss will continue without him, explaining to viewers that Adam has “gone East.” ...

– Aug. 18, 1965

WASHINGTON – The most reviled woman in America right now should be Gina McCarthy.

She’s not, because most Americans don’t know who she is. And she did apologize.

McCarthy, a white-haired environmentalist from Massachusetts, heads the Environmental Protection Agency, which mistakenly released 3 million gallons of highly toxic yellow water into the once-pristine Animas River, the waste eventually snaking into Lake Powell, the Grand Canyon and the San Juan River.

Levels of arsenic are 300 times safe levels; levels of lead are 3,500 times normal. Wildlife, animals, fish and, oh yes, people must not touch this water.

Summer has been ruined for thousands; kayaking, fishing and camping are over. Damage to wildlife is incalculable.

The Navajo Nation, which depends on river water, is distraught. Animal owners are frightened for livestock. Bathing is a difficult luxury.

And nobody knows the long-term consequences of heavy metals including cadmium, mercury and copper in drinking water and watering crops America depends upon for food.

Colorado and New Mexico declared states of emergency.

McCarthy said she was absolutely, deeply sorry.

“I don’t have a complete understanding of anything that went on in there. If there is something that went wrong, we want to make sure it never goes wrong again,” she said before finally going to look at the ecological disaster herself a week after it happened.

EPA did not inform state or local officials of the catastrophe for 24 hours.

SOMETHING DID go wrong when cleanup crews from the EPA breached a retaining wall holding back a century’s accumulation of toxic water from the abandoned Gold King mine in southern Colorado. Investigations will commence.

And once again, Republicans will dump all over the EPA, arguing that it oversteps its authority, mucks around in business affairs, and sets regulations that industry finds onerous.

Last year in nine counties in West Virginia, a toxic chemical used to wash coal was released through negligence by Freedom Industries, forcing 300,000 people to search desperately for water in plastic jugs for weeks. Some who didn’t get word ended up in the hospital from using the contaminated water.

Worse, exposure may have gone on for some time.

Despite criticism that it

“Spinning may work in the short term, but it’s an absolute disaster in the long term.

You pay a price for spinning.”

Tim Russert (1950-2008), Washington bureau chief, NBC News, 2007

Editorials represent the opinions of the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board.

Quotes brought to you courtesy of

annMcFEATTERS Ann McFeatters has covered the White House and national politics since 1986.

Contact her at amcfeatters@nationalpress.com.

wields too much power, the EPA casts a shadow much less robust than it once did. But its mandate remains awesome – clean water, clean air, cleanup of literally hundreds of thousands of abandoned toxic waste sites.

Oh, and it’s supposed to be working to prevent climate change.

THE GOOD NEWS is that America’s air and water are cleaner than they were when EPA was created in 1970. But the agency spends much of its time, energy and resources in court trying to do its job.

Republicans in Congress fought to cut EPA’s budget from about $8 billion to $5.5 billion. President Barack O b a m a EPA Administrator agreed to a Gina $300 million McCarthy cut by reducA massive ing money to environmental help states blunder pay for clean should not water projdetract from the EPA’s ects, includbasic mission, ing drinkwrites water columnist Ann i n g and sewage McFeatters. treatment.

Many Republicans want to get rid of the EPA and its bureaucrats. The Wall Street Journal editorial team thoughtfully concluded that the uproar would be far greater if a private company had caused the Colorado spill.

(Imagine the nerve of government criticizing British Petroleum for polluting the Gulf of Mexico!)

A private company did cause the West Virginia accident; officers of the company were indicted after EPA investigated. New safety laws were passed.

Of Colorado, McCarthy said: “We’re trying to be as cautious as we can and prudent. EPA’s core mission is to ensure a clean environment and to protect public health, so it pains me to no end to see this is happening.”

It should pain us all.

And it should be a warning that if this happens on EPA’s watch, how much more environmental havoc could be wreaked if we weaken regulations, permit polluting industries to get away with even more, and cut the budgets of people supposed to enforce environmental laws.

McCarthy rightly has been spending her time touting the need to combat climate change. But, Ms. McCarthy, it’s also about first doing no harm and being honest with the public from the get-go.

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She’s afraid of falling off Mr. Right’s pedestal Dear Abby, I met an amazing man and have been dating him for about 3 months.

It was almost love at first sight. I say “almost” because I was hesitant to get involved since I am his boss.

My problem is, for 6 years I was in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship.

My ex threw me through a wall, leaving me with broken ribs and lacerations on my face. I was constantly called “fat” – especially when I was pregnant.

Now that I’m with this new guy, I feel awkward. He tells me how pretty I am, and I don’t know how to respond.

It makes me uncomfortable when he says it,

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

and I have no idea why.

I have fallen so hard for him, but feel like I hurt his feelings when I don’t respond. It’s not that I think I’m ugly or anything; I just feel like I am not as pretty as he constantly says I am.

How can I overcome this so it doesn’t become a problem in the future?

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Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

Wii Bowling and card games, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave, Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Situation Room, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Scrabble, 10:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Friendly Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Rummy, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Tampico Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., Reagan Park, Main and Glassburn streets, Tampico, 815-718-0818.

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

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge No. 779, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens and 6:30 p.m. bingo begins, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-2883557. No computers.

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling; 815-622-8838.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Bingo and doughnuts, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

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

Wii Bowling and card games, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Community coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m. Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., Lanark City Park, 200 W. Claremore St., Lanark. Rain or shine.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-625-0354.

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Tuesday, Aug. 18 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:45-7:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815499-4866.

Sisters in Christ, 9 a.m., Congregational Church, 1602 13th Ave., Rock Falls.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9 a.m.-noon, Kroger, 2301 Locust St., Sterling, 815-6263467.

American Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Weight Watchers, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

La Leche League, 10 a.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., No. 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323253.

Commodities, 10 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Beading class, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Veterans employment representative, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Facing the Challenge Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open, women’s; 7:30 p.m., open, 90-92 Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sterling Rotary Club, noon-1 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

Dixon Noon Lions, noon, private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Public welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, tradition; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, Big Book, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Lunch and Learn, noon, Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Caregivers Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Franklin Street Room, Polo Area Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., Polo.

Craft class, 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Widowed to Widowed support group, 1:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Steelworkers Organization

of Active Retirees, 2 p.m., 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.

Bureau Valley Area Hospice Grief and Loss Support Group, 2:30 p.m., Perry Memorial Hospital chapel, 530 Park Ave. E., No. 201, Princeton, 815-8764482.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 2-5 p.m., 101 W. Second St., Dixon. Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 88, 2:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, state Route 38, Dixon.

Kids Coping with Cancer, 3:30 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Dixon TOPS IL617 meeting, 5 p.m., Eells meeting room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-8321.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-379-2293.

Mothers’ Breast-feeding Group, 6 p.m., lower level conference room, Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave., E., Princeton, 815-876-2282.

Parents and Grandparents Grief Support Group, 6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815-9907066 or 815-625-2634.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-3487.

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Sauk Valley Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-2511441.

Group Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder, 6-7:30 p.m., Sinnissippi Center, 326 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-5900822.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-6222820.

Stroke Support Group, 6:30 p.m., White Oak classroom, Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave. E., No. 201, Princeton, 815-876-4449.

Big Bureau Creek Watershed, 7 p.m., U,S. Department of Agriculture Service Center meeting room, 312 E. Backbone Road, Princeton, 815-875-8732, ext. 3.

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., Fulton, 563-243-7621 before noon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 606 Brown Ave., Ashton.

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners, 7 p.m., closed; 8 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 410 Second Ave., Sterling.

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 8 p.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Wednesday, Aug. 19 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Mercy Nursing Services Free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Rules of the Road class, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., 815-288-6563.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013 or 800-7821584.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, 815564-2145.

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Sullivan’s Grocery, 300 N. Madison St., 815-6222800.

Sharing Life’s Memories Program, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-7724213.

Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

BorgWarner retiree lunch, 11:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; Bazaar

Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

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

Mercy Nursing Free blood pressure clinic, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Countryside Manor, 625 Countryside Lane, Dixon.

Woodworkers, 12:15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Free Blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815857-2550.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., open, St. Patrick Community Center, 903 N. Caron Road, Rochelle.

American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382.

Free blood pressure clinic, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Community Room, Odell Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:307 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk. or or 815-625-0333.

Walnut Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815-379-2159.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., closed, step, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., conference room, Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-677-9694.

American Legion Post 12, 7 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

Dixon Area Detachment Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin.

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Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Charles Darwin said, “I have called this principle, by which each slight variation, if useful, is preserved, by the term of Natural Selection.”

Last week, we looked at New Minor Forcing. After one of a minor – one of a major – one no-trump, two of the unbid minor by responder is artificial, promises at least game-invitational values, and asks opener for more information.

But readers asked two questions. First, what happens after one club – one diamond – one no-trump?

For many pairs, opener’s rebid denies a four-card major.

However, even if opener may ignore a four-card major (especially with 4-3-3-3

distribution), most pairs treat responder’s rebids as natural.

If he continues with two of a major, it is a reverse and forcing to game.

But if you like, you could treat a two-club rebid as

NMF. (If you do, then a threeclub jump-rebid is a weak signoff.)

In this auction, North-South reached the only game that could be made. Over North’s three diamonds, South had an awkward call. He might have tried four clubs, but that probably would have led to five diamonds, where South would have lost two spades and one club.

Four hearts needed prudent play after West started with three rounds of spades.

South carefully discarded his club loser. East’s best defense was a club shift.

Declarer won with his ace, drew two rounds of trumps, cashed two top diamonds, and drew the rest of the trumps, discarding dummy’s last diamond. Then South took the last three tricks with his high diamonds. © 2015 UFS

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Trump would tell 14th amendment: You’re fired Part of candidate’s immigration plan would send citizens-by-birth packing; but the ‘good ones’ could return WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wants more than a wall to keep out immigrants living in the country illegally. He also wants to end “birthright citizenship� for their children, he said Sunday. And he would rescind Obama administration executive orders on immigration and toughen deportation, allowing in only “the good ones.�

Trump described his expanded vision of how to secure American borders during a wide-ranging interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet The Press,� saying that he would push to end the constitutionally protected citizenship rights of children of any family living illegally inside the U.S. “They have to go,�

Trump said, adding: “What they’re doing, they’re having a baby.

And then all of a sudden, nobody knows ... the baby’s here.�

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves to the crowd at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa. immigrants – even those living illegally in the U.S. – have been automatically considered American citizens since the adoption of the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1868.

Trump’s remarks came as his campaign website posted his program for “immigration reform.�

Among its details: making Mexico pay for a perma-

nent border wall. Mandatory deportation of all “criminal aliens.� Tripling the force of immigration officers by eliminating tax credit payments to immigrant families residing illegally in the U.S. He said that families with U.S.-born children could return quickly if deemed worthy by the government. “We’re going to try and bring them back

On Sunday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich echoed Trump’s call to finish construction of an incomplete system of barriers on the nation’s southern border with Mexico. Speaking on CBS’ “Face the Nation,� Kasich said he would “finish the wall� but would then work to legalize 12 million immigrants now estimated to live in the U.S. illegally. Kasich said he would “make sure we don’t have anybody – any of the criminal element here.� He would also revive the guest-worker programs that previously brought in temporary workers to aid in farming and other industries hobbled by labor shortages.

Most other GOP candidates also back completing the border wall but differ rapidly. ... The good people can come back.�

Trump did not elaborate on how he would define “good people.� But echoing earlier controversial remarks that Mexico was sending criminals across the border, Trump said a tough deportation policy was needed because “there’s definitely evidence� of crimes linked to immigrants living in the

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Remote region swallows airliner 54 people were on missing flight JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – An airliner carrying 54 people went missing Sunday during a short flight in bad weather in Indonesia’s mountainous easternmost province of Papua, and rescuers were heading to an area where villagers reported seeing a plane crash into a mountain, officials said.

The Trigana Air Service plane was flying from Papua’s provincial capital, Jayapura, to the Papua city of Oksibil when it lost contact with Oksibil’s airport, said Transportation Ministry spokesman Julius Barata. There was no indication that the pilot had made a distress call, he said.

The ATR42-300 twin turboprop plane was carrying 49 passengers and five crew members on the scheduled 42-minute journey, Barata said. Five children, including two infants, were among the passengers.

Local media reports said all the passengers are Indonesians. The airline did not immediately release a passenger manifest.

Oksibil, which is about 175 miles south of Jayapura, was experiencing heavy rain, strong winds and fog when the plane lost contact with the airport minutes before it was scheduled to land, said Susanto, the head of Papua’s search and rescue agency.

Residents of Okbape village in Papua’s Bintang district told local police that they saw a plane flying low before crashing into a mountain, said Susanto, who like many Indonesians goes by one name. He said about 150 rescuers were heading to the remote area, which is known for its dense forest and steep cliffs, and would

begin searching for the plane early today.

Okbape is about 15 miles west of Oksibil.

At a news conference Sunday night at the transport ministry in Jakarta, officials said they would not have any details on the villagers’ report until rescuers reach the area. “We are now working closely with the National Search and Rescue Agency to find the plane,� said Transport Minister Ignasius Jonan.

A plane was sent Sunday to look for the missing airliner, but the search was suspended due to darkness and limited visibility and will resume today, Susanto said.

Much of Papua is covered with impenetrable jungles and mountains.

Some planes that have crashed there in the past have never been found.

Dudi Sudibyo, an aviation analyst, said that Papua is a particularly dangerous place to fly because of its mountainous terrain and rapidly changing weather patterns.

Indonesia has had its share of airline woes in recent years. The sprawling archipelago nation of 250 million people and some 17,000 islands is one of Asia’s most rapidly expanding airline markets, but is struggling to provide enough qualified pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers and updated airport technology to ensure safety.

From 2007 to 2009, the European Union barred Indonesian airlines from flying to Europe because of safety concerns.

Trigana Air Service, which commenced operations in 1991, had 22 aircraft as of December 2013 and flies to 21 destinations in Indonesia.

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The New York businessman also said he would waste little time rescinding President Barack Obama’s executive actions aimed at allowing as many as 3.7 million immigrants living illegally in the U.S. to remain in the country because of their U.S.-born relatives.

Obama’s November 2014 actions were halted by

temporary injunctions ordered by several federal courts in rulings challenging his executive powers to alter immigration policies without Congressional approval. The cases could lead to the U.S. Supreme Court. “We have to make a whole new set of standards,� Trump said. “When people come in, they have to come in legally.�

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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio worked with senators from both parties to develop a comprehensive plan in 2013 that would have legalized the status of many immigrant families. But Congress balked at the idea as tea party Republicans opposed the deal, and Rubio has since backed away from his support.

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DECATUR – When the tornado sirens go off, people know to seek shelter in a basement and away from windows, but that option isn’t always available inside a hospital.

The windows are large, patients can’t move themselves, elevators aren’t an option for those on top floors, and visitors don’t know where to go.

During tornado season, Decatur’s two hospitals are especially at risk when storms hit the area, so staff constantly monitor local weather and regularly revisit and practice their emergency plans.

“We do drills at least twice a year for any number of hazards,” said Cindy Jenkins, the director of regulatory compliance, oversees emergency preparations at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

DMH and St. Mary’s Hospital follow a similar system of announcing severe weather watches and warnings through the hospital overhead or through the computer system. Staff, some of whom are storm-spotters, will also decide based on the storm’s location if a hospital-specific tornado warning is needed.

Bill Wood, St. Mary’s emergency medical service coordinator, has six

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ABOVE: Excited but a little nervous, Silas Hurd, 3, gets a haircut Sunday afternoon from Ben Phillips, owner of Ben’s Phresh Kutz in Rock Falls. For the third year running, the barbershop offered discounted backto-school cuts, school supplies, free cookies and a pop or a hot dog for 50 cents apiece.

RIGHT: Nathaniel Hay, 10, of Rock Falls shows off a new Michael Jordan design shaved into his hair at the barbershop known for its hair designs.

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“We’ve had to make that call several times in the past,” Wood said. “We’ve had some near-misses here.

He referenced the April 1996 tornadoes that came through Decatur that barely missed both hospitals. The twisters injured 62 people and left behind millions of dollars in damage.

Some hospital departments are naturally more protected than others.

Most intensive care unit rooms at St. Mary’s don’t have windows, and neither do the operating rooms at DMH. But in other rooms, curtains are closed and staff move patients and visitors into inner hallways.

Sheriff’s Lt. James Root, the Macon County Emergency Management Agency coordinator, said the hospitals are on the list of agencies he deals closely with before and after storms. If the National Weather Service holds a severe weather conference call, a sign of possible significant damages, representatives from the hospitals are included.

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No sayanora yet Ichiro Suzuki Marlins may welcome back 41-year-old outfielder in 2016 season as he pursues significant baseball milestones.

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Vikings may lose Loadholt for season Minnesota Vikings right tackle Phil Loadholt likely has a torn Achilles tendon on his left foot, an injury that could knock him out for the entire season.

Loadholt limped off the field after the second play from scrimmage for the Vikings on Saturday night in their exhibition game against Tampa Bay. He was visibly upset, with his head in his hands, and he draped a towel over his head as he rode on a cart to the locker room.

Browns’ Shaw out with broken thumb Browns third-string quarterback Connor Shaw will undergo surgery on his right thumb and be out for an indefinite period.

Shaw, who started Cleveland’s final game last season as a rookie, injured his thumb during the second half of Thursday’s exhibition opener against Washington. He completed 5 of 10 passes for 64 yards in the 20-17 loss.

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Minor leaguer reveals he’s gay A minor league player for the Milwaukee Brewers has become the first openly gay player on a team affiliated with Major League Baseball.

David Denson, with the help of former major leaguer Billy Bean, reached out to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to tell his story.

The 20-year-old first baseman plays for the Helena Brewers in the rookie Pioneer League.

Bean, Major League Baseball’s first Ambassador for Inclusion, disclosed he is gay after his playing career.

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Henderson breaks through with win Brooke Henderson got her breakthrough LPGA Tour victory.

Henderson won the Cambia Portland Classic by eight strokes Sunday to become the third-youngest champion in LPGA Tour history at 17 years, 11 months, 6 days.

Henderson closed with a 3-under 69 at Columbia Edgewater to finish at 21-under 267, the lowest total since the event went from 54 holes to 72 in 2013.

COLLEGE HOOPS

Illini’s Paul finds trouble yet again Darius Paul’s second chance may not last long.

The Illinois forward is being sent home from the team’s European exhibition tour for violating unspecified team rules.

According to Champaign news station WCIA-3, Paul was arrested around 5 a.m. Friday morning in Deauville, France, after receiving reports of Paul breaking windows and damaging vehicles. He is charged with vandalism, public intoxication, and resisting arrest, the station reported.

Paul had just rejoined the Illini after a year-long suspension for failing two drug tests. He spent last season at a Texas junior college, and reportedly had worked on his behavior.

Illinois coach John Groce deemed Paul had made improvements and welcomed him back to Champaign for the season. The junior has yet to play in a game for Illinois, having initially transferred to the team from Western Michigan.

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NASCAR SPRINT CUP | PURE MICHIGAN 400

Kenseth rules at Michigan JGR driver fends off points leader Harvick for third win

BY NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer

BROOKLYN, Mich.

– Matt Kenseth had little to say about how NASCAR’s rules package affected his race at Michigan International Speedway.

“I didn’t see much of the race, which was totally fine with me,” he said. “We were up front the whole time.”

Kenseth started in the lead, stayed there for most of the race, and finished with his third Sprint Cup victory of the season Sunday, beating Kevin Harvick by 1.7 seconds.

It was the second race under NASCAR’s highdrag aerodynamic package, which was also in place at Indianapolis last month in an effort to improve passing. At Michigan, Kenseth won while leading 146 of 200 laps – so whatever excitement there was occurred further back in the pack.

“Cars could really, at the end of the straightaway, gain on others, two or three car lengths,” said Jason Ratcliff, Kenseth’s crew chief. “But they just couldn’t do much once they got there, and they got down in the corner. They were kind of helpless. On the restarts, it got exciting. ...

I’d say eighth place back, it was fun to watch. Like Matt said, I’m glad he was watching it in the rearview mirror.”

Kenseth led for 73 percent of the laps Sunday, the highest percentage by anyone in a Cup race this year. He’d led for only 147 laps all season before dominating this 400-mile race in his No. 20 Toyota.

It was his 34th career victory, and Joe Gibbs Racing has won five of the last six Cup races – two by Kenseth and three by Kyle Busch.

“You really need to enjoy it, because about

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• Alleman at Sterling • Rock Falls at Winnebago • Newman, Princeton at LaSalle-Peru • Prophetstown at Erie • Eastland at East Dubuque • Stockton at Polo • West Carroll at Pearl City

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Matt Kenseth takes the checkered flag Sunday to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. Kenseth led 146 of the 200 laps for his third win of the year.

Top 5 finishers 1. Matt Kenseth 2. Kevin Harvick 3. Martin Truex Jr. 4. Austin Dillon 5. Denny Hamlin 10 races back, we were struggling, trying to get there,” Gibbs said. “You just hope now that we’ll be able to hold some momentum here and head into the Chase, but it’s very hard to do. In pro sports, it can come and go in a week.”

JGR came into the race with the top three qualifiers in Kenseth, Denny Hamlin and Carl Edwards. Hamlin finished fifth, and Edwards was sixth.

Martin Truex Jr. finished behind Harvick in third. Austin Dillon, who was sent to the back at the beginning of the race because of an engine change, managed a fourth-place showing, and Kyle Busch took another step toward wrapping up a spot in the Chase with an 11thplace run in his backup car.

Kenseth had a comfortable lead before a

caution with 17 laps remaining tightened things up, but he had little trouble holding off Harvick after the restart.

NASCAR used a special high-drag aerodynamic package for this race and last month’s at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was supposed to improve passing, but aside from one brief duel at the front between Kenseth and Dillon with about 55 laps left, there was little drama in terms of lead changes.

Kenseth led for the first 22 laps, and there were 16 lead changes after that.

Clint Bowyer’s Chase chances look more tenuous after he went into the wall Sunday and finished 41st. He’s now 15th in the standings.

Busch came into the race in 30th place, needing to avoid major mistakes because although he has four wins in 2015, a top-30 ranking is required for entry into the Chase. Busch wrecked his car in practice Saturday and had to start the race from the back, but he had a solid, uneventful day,

even leading for a couple stretches.

He’s now 29th in the standings, 23 points ahead of 31st-place Cole Whitt.

“It was a success,” Busch said. “It wasn’t what we wanted. We had a really, really fast car yesterday, but I screwed up and wrecked that car. It was a winning car, maybe not the winning car. But congratulations to our teammate Matt Kenseth and the ‘20’ bunch. It’s really good times for Joe Gibbs Racing right now.”

Harvick remained atop the standings, and now leads Joey Logano by 48 points. Logano finished seventh.

The rules package caused some concerns over the heat, and NASCAR mandated a dual outlet duct be used on the right-side window to help with ventilation, and to keep the cockpit from being too hot for the drivers. NBC Sports showed a reading of over 150 degrees in the cockpit of Casey Mears’ car – and that was still during the first quarter of the race.

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“I came in with the approach that I was going to play conservative, which is not my style,” said Ackert, who has also won Best Against Bogey honors twice in the event. “My husband [John] and I came out [Thursday] night to practice and I told him, ‘I don’t need to hit driver here.’ It’s not that long. I can hit 3-wood, I can hit 5-iron off the tee, and that’s the approach I took.”

Ackert finished with a best against bogey score of +20, double that of anyone in the 54-player field.

Prophet Hills finished at +25 as a team, comfortably ahead of runner-up Sunset, which was at +2. Rock River (-8), PrairieView (-22) and Oakville (-24) rounded out the top five in the nine-team field.

Prophet Hills has twice been runner-up in the event, by the narrowest of margins. A year ago, the Prophetstown course wound up at -47 to lose by one to PrairieView.

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Margie Sommers hits toward the green on the 10th hole during Sunday’s Ladies Rock River Classic golf tournament at Prairie Ridge golf course in Morrison. ed in that tournament was a penalty on one of the Prophetstown players called by her caddie/husband.

On late Sunday afternoon, however, the Prophet Hills women were all smiles.

“It was a definite team effort,” Kris Zschiesche said.

“We have a good group of girls, we like to play together,” Moore added, “and we’re very

supportive.”

Moore led the way with a score of +10, and she also won the Third Flight. Margie Sommers and Shelly Felske were each at +7, Deb Harris was at +3, Zschiesche finished +2, and Karen Wiersema wound up -4.

Sommers won the Fourth Flight, while Felske took the Sixth Flight. Sommers noted having such a balanced team was the key to vic-

tory.

“We’re so close in handicap that at any given time, somebody can do better than anybody else,” Sommers said. “That’s a real plus.

We’re all very, very equal, and we all push each other.”

The Best Against Bogey winner was Rock River’s Sandy Loos, who survived a six-hole playoff against PrairieView’s Leddy. Also part of the playoff was Prophet Hills’ Moore, as each finished at +10.

Moore was eliminated after the first playoff hole, then Loos and Leddy played on. When Loos got up and down for bogey on the sixth playoff hole, Leddy was unable to match the score.

“It was pretty stressful,” Loos said. “I mean, you’re tired, you’re hot, and then you’ve still got to stay in there and be a fighter and fight to the finish. That’s what I did.”

Sunset had a pair of flight winners in Cheryl Satterfield (+8, Second Flight) and Terri Scheidecker (+2, Fifth Flight). Satterfield won a one-hole playoff against Oakville’s Donna Landis.

• Rock Falls at Winnebago • Prophetstown at Erie

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Today MLB 7 p.m.

• Giants at Cardinals, FSM/ ESPN

Youth baseball 3 & 6:30 p.m.

• American Legion World Series, semifinals, at Shelby, N.C., ESPNU

Soccer 1:55 p.m.

• Premier League, Bournemouth at Liverpool, NBCSP 2:55 p.m.

• Spanish Super Cup, Atletico Bilbao at Barcelona, ESPN2

Tuesday Little League softball 6 & 8:30 p.m.

• World Series, semifinals, at Portland, Ore., ESPN2

Youth baseball 6 p.m.

• American Legion World Series, championship, at Shelby, N.C., ESPNU

MLB 7 p.m.

• Tigers at Cubs, MLB • Giants at Cardinals, FSN • Rays at Astros, MLB 9 p.m.

• White Sox at Angels, CSN Soccer 1:30 p.m.

• UEFA Champions, Club Brugge at Manchester United, FS1 • UEFA Champions, Partizan at BATE Borisov, FSN

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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD Local golf Sunday’s results 2015 Ladies Rock River Classic at Prairie Ridge, Morrison Team scores 1. Prophet Hills (Prophetstown) +25, 2.

Sunset (Mount Morris) +2, 3. Rock River (Rock Falls) -8, 4. PrairieView (Byron) -22, 5. Oakville (Mount Carroll) -24, 6. Shady Oaks (Amboy) -26, 7. Green River (Walnut) -36, 8. Emerald Hill (Sterling) -43, 9. Prairie Ridge (Morrison) -73 Medalist: Jackie Ackert (Shady Oaks) 166 Best Against Bogey: Sandy Loos* (Rock River) +10 First Flight Jackie Ackert (Shady Oaks) +10, +10 (+20); Carla Leddy (PrairieView) +2, +8 (+10); Carolyn Kosier (Oakville) +2, +5 (+7); Connie Wolber (Emerald Hill) +4, +1 (+5); Kris Zschiesche (Prophet Hills) +3, -1 (+2); Deena Gallentine (Rock River) +1, -1 (even); Marilyn Geiken (Sunset) -1, -2 (-3); Angie Carl (Green River) -2, -6 (-8); Sandy Grau (Prairie Ridge) -7, -5 (-12) Second Flight Cheryl Satterfield** (Sunset) +8, even (+8); Donna Landis (Oakville) +2, +6 (+8); Patti Simester (Rock River) +3, +4 (+7); Deb Harris (Prophet Hills) +3, even (+3); Patty Ohlendorf (Shady Oaks) -3, +2 (-1); Shelli Barkei (PrairieView) +2, -4 (-2); Donna Brooks (Emerald Hill) -5, even (-5); Karen Anderson (Green River) -3, -3 (-6); Joyce Hogue (Prairie Ridge) -10, -4 (-14) Third Flight Donna Moore (Prophet Hills) +5, +5 (+10); Tammy Howlett (Green River) +2, +5 (+7); Dawn Smith (PrairieView) +1, +1 (+2); Marita Myers (Oakville) +3, -2 (+1); Colleen Miller (Sunset) -4, even (-4); Sharon Hammer (Emerald Hill) -5, -3 (-8); Sandy Ivey (Rock River) -11, +2 (-9); Connie Bontz (Shady Oaks) -9, -6 (-15); Joyce Erdmann (Prairie Ridge) -5, -10 (-15) Fourth Flight Margie Sommers (Prophet Hills) +4, +3 (+7); Carol Onken (Prairie Ridge) -5, +5 (even); Abi Scheidecker (Sunset) even, +1 (+1); Trisha Breed (Rock River) -4, -1 (-5); Linda Molln (Green River) -4, -1 (-5); Dawn Shaddick (Shady Oaks) -5, -6 (-11); Barb Alexander (Oakville) -8, -5 (-13); Sandy Kelly (PrairieView) -7, -7 (-14); Sylvia Wiersema (Emerald Hill) -6, -9 (-15) Fifth Flight Terri Scheidecker (Sunset) +1, +1 (+2); Karen Wiersema (Prophet Hills) even, -4 (-4); Dorie Ackert (Shady Oaks) -6, +3 (-3); Hazel Pulford (Emerald Hill) -4, +1 (-3); Ellen McCulloh (Prairie Ridge) +1, -9 (-8); Shirlene Eatinger (Rock River) -4, -7 (-11); Patti Carey (PrairieView) -5, -7 (-12); Rosie Wallace (Green River) -6, -7 (-13); Deb Swanson (Oakville) -7, -16 (-23) Sixth Flight Sandy Loos (Rock River) +6, +4 (+10); Shelly Felske (Prophet Hills) +3, +4 (+7); Ali Scheidecker (Sunset) -1, -1 (-2); Marilyn Daggert (Oakville) -2, -2 (-4); Brenda Ulery (PrairieView) -4, -2 (-6); Donna Smith (Shady Oaks) -8, even (-8); Denise Oberle (Green River) -3, -8 (-11); Marlene Stevens (Emerald Hill) -12, -5 (-17); Mary Latwesen (Prairie Ridge) -11, -13 (-24) * – won playoff for Best Against Bogey ** – won playoff for Second Flight

MLB American League

East Division W L Pct GB New York 64 52 .552 — Toronto 65 54 .546 ½ Baltimore 60 56 .517 4 Tampa Bay 58 59 .496 6½ Boston 52 65 .444 12½ Central Division W L Pct GB Kansas City 71 46 .607 — Minnesota 59 58 .504 12 Detroit 56 61 .479 15 Chicago 55 60 .478 15 Cleveland 54 62 .466 16½ West Division W L Pct GB Houston 64 54 .542 — Los Angeles 60 57 .513 3½ Texas 59 57 .509 4 Seattle 55 63 .466 9 Oakland 51 68 .429 13½ Wild Card W L Pct GB New York 64 52 .552 +4 Baltimore 60 56 .517 — Los Angeles 60 57 .513 ½ Texas 59 57 .509 1 Minnesota 59 58 .504 1½ Tampa Bay 58 59 .496 2½ Detroit 56 61 .479 4½ Chicago 55 60 .478 4½ Seattle 55 63 .466 6 Cleveland 54 62 .466 6 Boston 52 65 .444 8½ Oakland 51 68 .429 10½ Saturday’s results N.Y. Yankees 4, Toronto 1 Boston 22, Seattle 10 Baltimore 4, Oakland 3 Chicago Cubs 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Minnesota 4, Cleveland 1 Detroit 4, Houston 2, 11 innings Kansas City 9, L.A. Angels 4 Texas 12, Tampa Bay 4 Sunday’s results Toronto 3, N.Y. Yankees 1 Baltimore 18, Oakland 2 Seattle 10, Boston 8, 12 innings Chicago White Sox 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Minnesota 4, Cleveland 1 Houston 6, Detroit 5 Texas 5, Tampa Bay 3 Kansas City 4, L.A. Angels 3, 10 innings Today’s games Minnesota (Gibson 8-9) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 4-9), 6:05 p.m.

Oakland (S.Gray 12-4) at Baltimore (Tillman 8-7), 6:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Salazar 10-6) at Boston (M.Barnes 3-2), 6:10 p.m.

Seattle (T.Walker 8-7) at Texas (Hamels 0-1), 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (E.Ramirez 9-4) at Houston (Kazmir 6-7), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Rodon 5-4) at L.A. Angels (Heaney 5-1), 9:05 p.m.

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WHITE SOX 3, CUBS 1 Chicago (N)

Chicago (A) ab r h bi ab r h bi Fowler cf 4 0 1 0 Eaton cf 4 0 0 0 Denorfi lf 2 0 0 0 Abreu dh 3 1 2 1 Coghln ph-3b 1 0 0 0 MeCarr lf 4 1 2 1 Bryant dh 4 0 0 0 AvGarc rf 4 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 3 0 0 0 LaRoch 1b 4 0 0 0 Soler rf 3 1 1 1 AlRmrz ss 3 1 1 1 ARussll ss 4 0 1 0 CSnchz 2b 4 0 2 0 SCastro 2b 4 0 0 0 Flowrs c 3 0 0 0 MMntr c 3 0 0 0 Saladin 3b 3 0 1 0 JHerrr 3b 2 0 0 0 Schwrr ph-lf 1 0 0 0 Totals 31 1 3 1 Totals 32 3 8 3 Chicago (N) 000 000 001 — 1 Chicago (A) 001 110 00x — 3 E–S.Castro (19), LaRoche (1). LOB–Chicago (N) 6, Chicago (A) 8. 2B–C.Sanchez (16), Saladino (2). HR–Soler (6), Abreu (22), Me.Cabrera (8), Al.Ramirez (8). CS– Al.Ramirez (5).

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MLB ROUNDUP

Wild Card W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 69 46 .600 +2½ Chicago 67 49 .578 — San Francisco 64 53 .547 3½ Washington 58 59 .496 9½ Arizona 57 59 .491 10 San Diego 56 62 .475 12 Atlanta 53 64 .453 14½ Cincinnati 51 65 .440 16 Saturday’s results Arizona 8, Atlanta 4 Chicago Cubs 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Milwaukee 4, Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Mets 3, 14 innings St. Louis 6, Miami 2 San Diego 7, Colorado 5 L.A. Dodgers 8, Cincinnati 3 San Francisco 12, Washington 6 Sunday’s results Pittsburgh 8, N.Y. Mets 1 Atlanta 2, Arizona 1, 10 innings Chicago White Sox 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Milwaukee 6, Philadelphia 1 Miami 6, St. Louis 4 San Francisco 5, Washington 0 L.A. Dodgers 2, Cincinnati 1 Colorado 5, San Diego 0 Today’s games Arizona (Hellickson 8-8) at Pittsburgh (G.Cole 14-6), 6:05 p.m.

Miami (Nicolino 1-1) at Milwaukee (Garza 6-12), 7:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Heston 11-7) at St. Louis (Wacha 14-4), 7:15 p.m.

Atlanta (W.Perez 4-3) at San Diego (Rea 1-0), 9:10 p.m.

Sunday’s box score

MARLINS 6, CARDINALS 4 Miami

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IP H R ER BB SO Miami Phelps 2 1/3 4 3 3 1 4 Narveson W,1-0 2 2/3 1 1 1 0 2 Ellington H,1 1 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 Dunn H,18 2/3 1 0 0 1 1 B.Morris H,8 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 A.Ramos S,19-24 1 0 0 0 0 2 St. Louis C.Martinez L,12-5 5 7 5 1 0 5 Villanueva 1 1/3 1 1 1 1 1 Choate 2/3 1 0 0 0 0 Maness 1 1 0 0 0 0 Broxton 1 0 0 0 0 0 Balk–C.Martinez.

Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Pure Michigan 400 Results Sunday At Michigan International Speedway Brooklyn, Mich.

Lap length: 2 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 200 laps, 48 points.

2. (7) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 43.

3. (22) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 41.

4. (4) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 200, 41.

5. (2) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 200, 39.

6. (3) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 200, 39.

7. (10) Joey Logano, Ford, 200, 37.

8. (17) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 200, 36.

9. (14) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 200, 35.

10. (9) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 34.

11. (6) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200, 34.

12. (24) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 200, 32.

13. (34) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 200, 31.

14. (30) Aric Almirola, Ford, 200, 31.

15. (11) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 200, 29.

16. (18) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 200, 28.

17. (21) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 200, 28.

18. (13) David Ragan, Toyota, 200, 26.

19. (15) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 200, 25.

20. (16) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 199, 24.

21. (5) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 199, 23.

22. (25) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 198, 22.

23. (20) Greg Biffle, Ford, 198, 21.

24. (19) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 198, 0.

25. (23) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 198, 19.

26. (27) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 198, 18.

27. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, 198, 17.

28. (26) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 198, 16.

29. (28) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 197, 15.

30. (32) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 197, 14.

31. (33) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 197, 13.

32. (36) David Gilliland, Ford, 197, 12.

33. (29) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 197, 11.

34. (38) Brett Moffitt, Ford, 197, 10.

35. (39) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 197, 9.

36. (31) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 196, 0.

37. (41) Josh Wise, Ford, 196, 7, $80,454.

38. (37) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 194, 0.

39. (8) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 190, 5.

40. (42) Travis Kvapil, Chevrolet, 190, 0.

41. (12) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 164, 4.

42. (40) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, overheating, 51, 2.

43. (43) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, parked, 9, 0.

Race Statistics Winner’s Average Speed: 143.455 mph.

Time: 2 hours, 47 minutes, 18 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 1.722 seconds.

Caution Flags: 8 for 31 laps.

Lead Changes: 16 among 8 drivers.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): M.Kenseth, 7 times for 146 laps; A.Dillon, 2 times for 19 laps; K.Harvick, 1 time for 15 laps; Ky.Busch, 2 times for 10 laps; C.Edwards, 2 times for 5 laps; A.Almirola, 1 time for 3 laps; J.Gordon, 1 time for 1 lap; C.Bowyer, 1 time for 1 lap.

Wins: Ky.Busch, 4; J.Johnson, 4; M.Kenseth, 3; Ku.Busch, 2; D.Earnhardt Jr., 2; K.Harvick, 2; J.Logano, 2; C.Edwards, 1; D.Hamlin, 1; B.Keselowski, 1; M.Truex Jr., 1.

Top 16 in Points: 1. K.Harvick, 866; 2. J.Logano, 818; 3. D.Earnhardt Jr., 784; 4. M.Truex Jr., 755; 5. B.Keselowski, 754; 6. J.Johnson, 752; 7. M.Kenseth, 751; 8. Ku.Busch, 683; 9. D.Hamlin, 670; 10. J.McMurray, 663; 11. P.Menard, 654; 12. R.Newman, 649; 13. J.Gordon, 648; 14. C.Edwards, 628; 15. C.Bowyer, 616; 16. A.Almirola, 593.

AP

White Sox starter Chris Sale pitches against the Cubs during the third inning Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field. Sale tied a career high with 15 strikeouts, and the Sox snapped the Cubs’ nine-game win streak with a 3-1 victory.

Sale, Sox stop Cubs’ streak Cubs lose for first time since Aug. 5; Marlins clip Cardinals By the Associated Press

Chris Sale matched a career high with 15 strikeouts while pitching seven scoreless innings, and the Chicago White Sox snapped the crosstown Cubs’ nine-game win streak with a 3-1 win on Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field.

Jose Abreu, Melky Cabrera, and Alexei Ramirez homered for the White Sox, who had lost 10 of 15.

Abreu, Cabrera, and Carlos Sanchez had two hits apiece.

Sale (11-7) allowed one hit – Dexter Fowler’s one-out single in the sixth – and walked two. It was his 11th double-digit strikeout game of the year, and ran his total for the season to a major league-best 208.

The Cubs were trying for their first double-digit win streak since they won 12 in a row in 2001. But Dan Haren (8-8) allowed all three homers in his 4 2/3 innings, and the Cubs struck out 18 times in all.

The Cubs loaded the bases in the sixth, but Sale struck out Jorge

Today’s games • Giants (Heston 11-7) at Cardinals (Wacha 14-4), 7:15 p.m.

TV/Radio: ESPN, FSN/95.7 FM • White Sox (Rodon 5-4) at Angels (Heaney 5-1), 9:05 p.m.

Radio: 670 AM Soler looking to end the inning.

David Robertson allowed Soler’s two-out homer in the ninth before finishing for his 24th save in 30 chances. Addison Russell reached on an infield hit to third after a replay challenge overturned the call on the field, but Starlin Castro grounded out to end the game.

The Cubs had won 15 of 16. They were trying to go 16-for-17 for the first time since 1945, the last time they were in the World Series.

On Saturday, Jake Arrieta allowed three runs – two earned – and five hits in 6 2/3 innings, and Soler drove in a pair of runs as the Cubs clinched the series win with a 6-3 victory.

Marlins 6, Cardinals 4: Derek Dietrich drove in three runs, Dee Gordon had three hits, and Miami snapped a six-game losing streak against St. Louis with a win at Busch Stadium.

Adeiny Hechavarria had two hits and scored two runs as Miami won for the fourth time in six games.

Jason Heyward homered twice and drove in three runs for St. Louis, which sports the best home record in the majors at 44-18. Stephen Piscotty also went deep for his first major league homer.

The Cardinals had a 3-1 lead before the Marlins scored four times in the fifth. The big blow was a bases-loaded triple for Dietrich, who was batting just .200 in August with one homer and three RBIs coming into the day.

Carlos Martinez (12-5) pitched five innings for St. Louis, allowing five runs – one earned – and seven hits, with five strikeouts and no walks.

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National League

East Division W L Pct GB New York 63 55 .534 — Washington 58 59 .496 4½ Atlanta 53 64 .453 9½ Miami 47 70 .402 15½ Philadelphia 46 72 .390 17 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 75 42 .641 — Pittsburgh 69 46 .600 5 Chicago 67 49 .578 7½ Cincinnati 51 65 .440 23½ Milwaukee 51 68 .429 25 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 67 51 .568 — San Francisco 64 53 .547 2½ Arizona 57 59 .491 9 San Diego 56 62 .475 11 Colorado 48 68 .414 18

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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Monday, August 17, 2015

SCOREBOARD

NOTEBOOK

Snowman not cool for DJ Eight on first hole ruins any chance for Johnson

BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

Special bond key for Day

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HEBOYGAN, Wis. – Jason Day lost his father to cancer when he was 12. If not for Colin Swatton, he might have lost everything else.

They became surrogate father and son soon after Day arrived at Kooralbyn International School, a 30-minute drive south of his hometown in Beaudesert, Australia.

Day’s mother, desperate to get her son off the streets and away from a crowd of toughs who prized fighting and drinking, took on a second job to pay the tuition.

Swatton was the golf coach at Kooralbyn, and their relationship got off on the wrong foot. The success they patiently and painstakingly crafted since those difficult early days was never more striking than Sunday, when they stood a few yards apart with the Wannamaker Trophy – awarded to the winner of the PGA Championship – sitting on a pedestal between them.

“It’s pretty well documented that Jason could have been on the wrong side of the tracks when he was 12, and that’s true,” Swatton recalled. “He could easily have gone the other way.

“He would have wound up in a totally different spot,” Swatton added, stealing a glance at his prize pupil. “He wouldn’t have been standing on the 18th green at Whistling Straits.”

Moments earlier, right after he first wrapped his hands around the trophy with tears streaming down his face, Day struggled to repay the debt.

“I lose my dad at 12 and then meet Colin, and to have him walk the journey with me, have him walk up the 18th hole with me, was just a special, special experience I could never forget. It’s just,” he paused, composing himself once more, “an amazing feeling I have.”

The caddie code is often boiled down to just three things: Show up, keep up, and shut up.

But Swatton and Day have written their own, basing it on trust and mutual respect – the stillheadstrong kid, now 27, and the wizened old tutor who remains the only swing coach and caddie he’s employed to this day.

What sold Swatton on the bargain was their first argument soon after they met, when he tried to persuade the 12-year-old Day to join the group in a drill, and the kid wanted to play the par-3 course nearby. Day showed up soon afterward at the practice ground and apologized, then won Swatton over by proving his sincerity time and again.

“Yeah, we had that little disagreement initially, but from that day forward, we were a really good team,” Swatton said.

There were plenty of ups and downs in between, Swatton trying to toe the motivational line between personal and professional as Day kept coming so close in recent years – but ultimately falling just short – in one major after another. There was the 2013 Masters, then both the U.S. and British Opens this summer.

But none of that mattered Sunday evening.

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – No one knows better than Dustin Johnson how one disastrous hole at Whistling Straits can ruin a final round in a PGA Championship.

In 2010, it was No. 18.

On Sunday, it was No. 1.

Johnson had a quadruple-bogey 8 on that first hole, spoiling his chances of challenging barely 10 minutes after getting to the tee box.

Even two eagles on the back nine, where he shot a 5-under 31, couldn’t resuscitate Johnson’s chances. He finished with a 3-under 69 to tie for seventh at 12 under, eight strokes behind winner Jason Day. “Obviously, a little disappointed to get off to that kind of start,” Johnson said. “But that kind of comeback ... was key, I think.”

In 2010, Johnson took a two-stroke penalty on 18 after grounding his club into a bunker way right off the fairway. It dropped him out of the lead, and out of a chance to take part in a playoff won by Martin Kaymer.

The stakes weren’t as high this year – Johnson was six shots back of Day when the fourth round began.

Still, there was nothing cool at the first hole after Johnson’s “snowman.”

The tee shot landed in a bunker, and his second shot sailed into rough.

Then, it only got worse.

His third shot went 15 feet into a bunker, 51 feet from the pin. The fourth shot went 22 feet back into the rough, 29 feet from the pin.

The back-breaker was the next shot, an errant chip that didn’t make it up to the green and caromed 4 feet back into another bunker.

AP

Dustin Johnson hits from a bunker on the first hole Sunday during the fourth round of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis. Johnson had a quadruple-bogey 8 on the opening hole, ruining any chance he might have had to win.

The sixth shot finally bounced on to the green and left Johnson 20 feet from the pin. He twoputted from there.

Johnson made up ground the rest of the round. A 51-foot putt on the par-5 11th for an eagle finally erased the four shots he lost on the first tee to put him below par for good for the round.

“But what a comeback today,” Johnson said. “I played really well from then on into the house.

Definitely proud about that.”

Wisconsin’s own: Steve Stricker appreciated the warm reception from his home-state fans at Whistling Straits.

It’s unclear whether the 48-year-old Stricker will play in a major

again in Wisconsin, or at all, for that matter.

“Walking up there, that was pretty special when I was getting that standing ovation there, and I took a moment there, for sure,” said Stricker, among the most respected players on the tour.

Stricker, from Madison, closed with a 70 to tie for 30th at 4 under.

That’s progress for Stricker, who had back surgery last December.

Playing a limited schedule, Stricker struggled with his putting this year before switching to a new putter for the PGA Championship. He said his game is getting close “to being right where it’s been.”

The next major in Wisconsin will be the U.S. Open at Erin Hills in 2017.

“Obviously, I’m not going to give up trying ... but, I don’t know, it could be my last,” Stricker said about this year’s PGA. “But like I said, I’m going to continue to try to get in them.”

Back to work: One more day off for Brian Gaffney, and then it’s back to work on Tuesday at the Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, New York.

But boy, does Gaffney have a good excuse for missing time.

The only club pro to play all four rounds at Whistling Straits, Gaffney shot a 71 on Sunday to finish 71st at 5 over.

“But I’ve got an awesome staff back home and they cover for me,” Gaffney said. “So, thank you, guys, for taking care of me.”

Day grinds out win; Spieth is new No. 1 CORONATION

Major records

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“Just to be able to finish the way I did was amazing,” Day said.

Three shots ahead with three holes to play on a course with trouble everywhere, Day blasted a drive down the fairway on the par-5 16th and hit a towering 4-iron to 20 feet. He bit his lower lip and swatted his caddie on the arm, knowing his work was almost done.

The two-putt birdie put him at 20-under par, and two closing pars gave him the record to par in majors, breaking by one shot the 19 under of Tiger Woods at St. Andrews in the 2000 British Open. Day finished at 20-under 268, not knowing until it was over that it was a record.

What really mattered was that shiny Wanamaker Trophy at his side.

He shared the 54-hole lead at the U.S. Open and the British Open, and had to watch someone else celebrate.

“Not being able to finish, it would have been tough for me mentally to really kind of come back from that,” Day said.

“Even though I feel like I’m a positive person, I think that in the back of my mind, something would have triggered and I would have gone, ‘Maybe I can’t really finish it off.’

“It felt like I was mentally and physically grinding it out as hard as I could,” he said. “I wasn’t going to stop fighting until it was over.”

Spieth gave it his best shot, but even the

Masters 18-under, Tiger Woods, 1997 & Jordan Spieth, 2015 (270) U.S. Open 12-under, Tiger Woods, 2000 (272) British Open 19-under, Tiger Woods, 2000 (269) PGA Championship 20-under Jason Day, 2015 (268)

AP

Jason Day holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship on Sunday at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin.

Masters and U.S. Open champion could tell what he was up against, the way the 27-year-old Australian powered one drive after another and didn’t let anyone closer than the two-shot lead with which he started the final round.

“He played like he’d won seven or eight majors,” Spieth said. “He took it back. He wailed it.

It was a stripe show.”

Spieth has the greatest consolation possible.

With his runner-up finish, he replaced Rory McIlroy at No. 1 in the world.

“This is as easy a loss as I’ve ever had,” Spieth said, “because I felt that I not only couldn’t do much about it as the round went on, I also accomplished one of my lifelong goals in the sport of golf. That will never be taken away from me now. I’ll always be a No. 1 player in the world.”

Spieth set a record of his own. By closing with a 68, he set a record by playing the four majors

in 54-under par, breaking by one the mark that Woods set in 2000. The difference is that Woods won two majors by a combined 23 shots.

That also speaks to the depth of golf in this generation, and Day is the latest example. He moved to No. 3 in the world, meaning the top three in the world are all under 27 – and have combined to win five of the last six majors.

“As long as I am healthy, I feel like I’m going to be there a long time,” Day said. “I still want to accomplish that No. 1 goal of mine, which is to be the best player in the world. I’m still motivated and still very hungry for that, even after this win.”

Branden Grace of South Africa had another mistake on the back nine in a major that cost him. Grace was tied for the lead at the U.S. Open when he hit his tee shot on the railroad tracks and out-of-bounds at

Chambers Bay. This time, he was two shots behind when he went long of the 10th green and made double bogey.

He closed with a 69 and finished third, five shots behind.

Justin Rose got within two shots until making a double bogey for the third straight day. He closed with a 70 and finished fourth.

Day faced enormous pressure of having a lead for the first time going into the final round, trying to avoid becoming the first player since the PGA Championship went to stroke play in 1958 to have at least a share of the 54-hole lead in three straight majors without winning.

It sure didn’t show, even if he felt it every step of the way.

“I knew today was going to be tough, but I didn’t realize how tough it was going to be,” Day said. “I learned a lot about myself, being able to finish the way I did.

The experiences that I’ve had in the past with previous major finishes has definitely helped me prepare myself for a moment like this.”

Sunday At Whistling Straits (Straits Course) Sheboygan, Wis. Purse: $10 million (Winner’s share $1.8 million) Yardage: 7,501: Par: 72 Final Jason Day 68-67-66-67 — 268 -20 Jordan Spieth 71-67-65-68 — 271 -17 Branden Grace 71-69-64-69 — 273 -15 Justin Rose 69-67-68-70 — 274 -14 Brooks Koepka 73-69-67-66 — 275 -13 Anirban Lahiri 70-67-70-68 — 275 -13 George Coetzee 74-65-70-67 — 276 -12 Dustin Johnson 66-73-68-69 — 276 -12 Matt Kuchar 68-72-68-68 — 276 -12 Tony Finau 71-66-69-71 — 277 -11 Robert Streb 70-73-67-67 — 277 -11 Russell Henley 68-71-70-69 — 278 -10 Martin Kaymer 70-70-65-73 — 278 -10 David Lingmerth 67-70-75-66 — 278 -10 Brandt Snedeker 71-70-68-69 — 278 -10 Brendan Steele 69-69-73-67 — 278 -10 Rory McIlroy 71-71-68-69 — 279 -9 Victor Dubuisson 76-70-67-67 — 280 -8 Phil Mickelson 72-73-66-69 — 280 -8 Justin Thomas 72-70-68-70 — 280 -8 Hiroshi Iwata 77-63-70-71 — 281 -7 Matt Jones 68-65-73-75 — 281 -7 Bubba Watson 72-71-70-68 — 281 -7 J.B. Holmes 68-71-69-74 — 282 -6 Ernie Els 71-71-69-72 — 283 -5 Tyrrell Hatton 73-72-68-70 — 283 -5 Billy Horschel 72-68-68-75 — 283 -5 Cameron Smith 74-68-70-71 — 283 -5 Henrik Stenson 76-66-70-71 — 283 -5 Paul Casey 70-70-70-74 — 284 -4 Rickie Fowler 73-70-70-71 — 284 -4 Jim Furyk 73-70-69-72 — 284 -4 Louis Oosthuizen 72-71-72-69 — 284 -4 Patrick Reed 75-69-67-73 — 284 -4 Steve Stricker 71-72-71-70 — 284 -4 Nick Watney 78-68-68-70 — 284 -4 Jason Bohn 74-71-66-74 — 285 -3 Hideki Matsuyama 70-70-71-74 — 285 -3 Ryan Moore 73-70-75-67 — 285 -3 Charl Schwartzel 73-69-68-75 — 285 -3 Vijay Singh 73-71-71-70 — 285 -3 Boo Weekley 75-70-65-75 — 285 -3 Kevin Chappell 73-68-78-67 — 286 -2 Luke Donald 72-70-70-74 — 286 -2 Danny Lee 68-77-69-72 — 286 -2 Hunter Mahan 72-68-73-73 — 286 -2 Lee Westwood 72-72-70-72 — 286 -2 Thomas Bjorn 69-75-69-74 — 287 -1 Harris English 68-71-76-72 — 287 -1 Scott Piercy 68-70-74-75 — 287 -1 Marcel Siem 70-70-73-74 — 287 -1 Marc Warren 72-73-69-73 — 287 -1 Y.E. Yang 70-72-72-73 — 287 -1 Sergio Garcia 72-71-75-70 — 288 E Mikko Ilonen 72-73-71-72 — 288 E Troy Merritt 74-70-75-69 — 288 E Francesco Molinari 71-73-69-75 — 288 E Webb Simpson 71-71-72-74 — 288 E Kevin Streelman 73-71-74-70 — 288 E Danny Willett 74-70-71-73 — 288 E Keegan Bradley 76-70-72-71 — 289 +1 Emiliano Grillo 70-73-72-74 — 289 +1 Chesson Hadley 73-71-70-75 — 289 +1 Sangmoon Bae 71-72-72-75 — 290 +2 Brendon de Jonge 72-71-75-73 — 291 +3 Bill Haas 73-72-71-75 — 291 +3 Charles Howell III 70-70-77-74 — 291 +3 Kiradech Aphibarnrat72-72-73-75—292 +4 Jason Dufner 71-75-69-77 — 292 +4 Nick Taylor 73-73-75-71 — 292 +4 Brian Gaffney 71-73-78-71 — 293 +5 J.J. Henry 75-70-74-75 — 294 +6 Sean O’Hair 75-68-73-78 — 294 +6 Koumei Oda 79-67-72-76 — 294 +6 Morgan Hoffmann 72-74-72-78 — 296 +8 Carl Pettersson 76-70-75-75 — 296 +8 James Morrison 69-74-76-78 — 297 +9 Tournament scoring records Strokes 265 – David Toms, 2001 (-15)* 266 – Phil Mickelson, 2001 (-14) 267 – Steve Elkington, 1995 (-17)* 267 – Colin Montgomerie, 1995 (-17) 268 – Steve Lowery, 2001 (-12) 268 – Rory McIlroy, 2014 (-16)* 269 – Nick Price, 1994 (-11)* 269 – Ernie Els, 1995 (-15) 269 – Jeff Maggert, 1995 (-15) 269 – Davis Love III, 1997 (-11)* 269 – Phil Mickelson, 2014 (-15) To par 20-under – Jason Day, 2015 (268)* 18-under – Tiger Woods, 2000 (270)* 18-under – Bob May, 2000 (270) 18-under – Tiger Woods, 2006 (270)* 17-under – Steve Eklington, 1995 (267)* 17-under – Colin Montgomerie, 1995 (267) 16-under – Rory McIlroy, 2014 (268)* 15-under – Lee Trevino, 1984 (273)* 15-under – Ernie Els, 1995 (269) 15-under – Jeff Maggert, 1995 (269) 15-under – David Toms, 2001 (265)* 15-under – Phil Mickelson, 2014 (269) * – won tournament Past champions 2015 — Jason Day 2014 — Rory McIlroy 2013 — Jason Dufner 2012 — Rory McIlroy 2011 — Keegan Bradley 2010 — Martin Kaymer 2009 — Y.E. 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OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE 739 N. Brinton Dixon Updated office building with 9 parking spaces & 1 handicapped with land to expand building or lot. Building is 1447sq. ft. High traffic count and very easy street entrance/exit.

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DIXON 2 Br Ranch. 1520 sq. ft., 4 season rm., Lg Rec Rm, roof-covered deck, Lg shop area, SE sub. $119,500. No realtors. 815-9940377

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY-DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST PLAINTIFF vs.

WILLIAM F. FERGER, JR.; JANET M. FERGER; CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 15 Address: 890 White Oak Drive Dixon, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 9, 2015, I, Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on September 17, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Old Lee County Courthouse 112 E. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 890 White Oak Drive, Dixon, IL 61021 P.I.N.: 07-02-09-428-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $179,437.88 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710.

Please refer to file number IL 13 6512.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 6512 August 3, 10, 17 2015

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY-DIXON, ILLINOIS

Santander Bank, N.A. fka Sovereign Bank, N.A. fka Sovereign Bank fka Sovereign Bank, F.S.B PLAINTIFF Vs.

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST PLAINTIFF vs.

Christopher C. Truemper; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00015 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/8/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 9/24/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WESTERLY 60 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 120 FEET OF LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK NINETYFIVE (95) OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON, BEING THE WESTERLY 60 FEET OF A TRACT REFERRED TO AS TRACT "D" IN PLAT OF SURVEY OF PART OF BLOCK NINETY-FIVE (95), DIXON, ILLINOIS, MADE BY ROBERT HOFMANN, SURVEYOR, ON MARCH 22, 1965 AND RECORDED MARCH 30, 1965, IN BOOK 54 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, ON PAGE 525, SAID PREMISES SITUATED IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-04-159-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 510 E. 7th Street Dixon, IL 61021

WILLIAM F. FERGER, JR.; JANET M. FERGER; CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 15 Address: 890 White Oak Drive Dixon, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-01419.

August 10, 17, 24, 2015

DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE 02 TX 16 FOR UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWNS OF HUME AND PROPHETSTOWN Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, being the first Tuesday of said month, a Drainage District Election will be held at the residence of Jeffrey Brooks, 21660 Brooks Road, Prophetstown, Illinois, 61277, for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Union Drainage District No. 1 of the Towns of Hume and Prophetstown, 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 10, 2015 Susan E. Ottens Clerk of Drainage District Aug. 10 & 17, 2015

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 9, 2015, I, Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on September 17, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Old Lee County Courthouse 112 E. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25) IN WHITE OAK SUBDIVISION NUMBER ONE (1), BEING A PART OF SECTION NINE (9) AND A PART OF THE WEST HALF (W 1/2) OF SECTION TEN (10), ALL IN TOWNSHIP TWENTY-TWO (22) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9), EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN BOOK 'G' OF PLATS ON PAGE 26 AND 27, DOCUMENT NUMBER 362852, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 890 White Oak Drive, Dixon, IL 61021 P.I.N.: 07-02-09-428-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $179,437.88 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 13 6512.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 6512 August 3, 10, 17 2015

DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE 02 TX 19 FOR UNION SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE TOWNS OF HAHNAMAN AND MONTMORENCY Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, being the first Tuesday of said month, a Drainage District Election will be held at the residence of Theodore E. Jacobs, 6768 Hickory Hills Road, Rock Falls, Illinois, 61071, 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 10, 2015 Susan E. Ottens Clerk of Drainage District Aug. 10 & 17, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Santander Bank, N.A. fka Sovereign Bank, N.A. fka Sovereign Bank fka Sovereign Bank, F.S.B PLAINTIFF Vs. Christopher C. Truemper; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00015 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/8/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 9/24/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-04-159-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 510 E. 7th Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1501419.

August 10, 17, 24, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF

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David E. Geiger a/k/a David E. Geiger Sr.; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/13/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 9/24/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-15-15-384-013 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 102 W. Division Street Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1422957.

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ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING PROPERTY TAX FOR ROCK FALLS STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, 2015 AND ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 2016 WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Rock Falls Public Library District, in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, did on the 13th day of July, 2015 pass the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1602) for said Library District for the fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016; and WHEREAS, said Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was duly published as provided by law after its passage; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESISENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROCK FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, as follows: Section 1: That the total sum of TWO HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY ($206,908.00) composed as follows: The sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR DOLLARS (144,574.00), being the amount deed required for the necessary corporate purposes of Rock Falls Public Library District, Whiteside County, Illinois; the sum of NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($9,000.00), being required for the payment of employer contributions of Rock Falls Public Library District to the Social Security Fund; the sum of THIRTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($13,00.00), being required for the payment of employer contributions of Rock Falls Public Library District to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund; the sum of FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($5,100.00), being required for the payment of the professional opinion of an accountant and other auditing expenses from an Audit Fund; the sum of SIXTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($16,000.00) for the purpose of payments of premiums due for the purchase of liability insurance, workers' compensation and unemployment insurance, property damage (fire) insurance and legal fees for defending or otherwise protecting itself against liability from a Liability Fund; the sum of NINETEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX DOLLARS (19,926.00), being required for the maintenance, repairs and alterations of library buildings and equipment from a Maintenance Fund; be and the same is hereby levied and assessed upon and against all taxable property within this Library District according to the full fair value as established and ascertained for State and County purpose for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016 and the Board of Trustees of the Rock Falls Public Library District having in the 13th day of July, 2015 duly passed and adopted the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016 and said Ordinance having been duly published in a newspaper of general circulation within this Public Library District, this Board finds that the specific purposes and the specific amounts provided for in said Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, are required to be levied for the necessary purposes of the Rock Falls Public Library District.

Section 2: The Secretary of the Board of Trustee of Rock Falls Public Library District is hereby directed to file a duly certified copy of this Ordinance with the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, on or before the last Tuesday of December 2015; and said County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to extend the said tax so levied by this Ordinance, according to law, against all taxable property within the Rock Falls Public Library District shall also file on or before the last Tuesday of December 2015, duly certified copies of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and this Ordinance with the Rock Falls Public Library where they shall be available for public inspection as provided by law.

Section 3: This is Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as provided by law, Passed by the Board of Trustees of the Rock Falls Public Library District and approved by the President thereof this 10th day of August, 2015.

Board of Trustees of Rock Falls Public Library District Larry A. Thompson President Edward M. Mulvaney Secretary August 17, 2015 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 12, A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the owning, persons conducting and transacting the business known as Allure Studio by Cecily White, located at 721 Brinton Dixon, IL Ave, 61021 Dated this 12th day August A.D. of 2015.

Cathy Myers County Clerk

by Gerianne Knack Deputy Clerk August 17, 24, 31 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITY OF DIXON, a municipal corporation Petitioner, vs.

WADE M. PORTNER, JILL E. PORTNER, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, REALTAX DEVELOPERS, LTD., LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Respondents.

NO. 2015 MR 84 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Unknown Owners, that the above-entitled cause of action to seek an order of demolition for the structures located on the property described below is now pending in the Circuit Court of Lee County.

If you fail to answer the petitioner in said action by September 18, 2015, an order authorizing demolition of the structures on the described property may be entered on or after that date in accordance with the prayer of the petition, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1.

1. The property which is the subject of this action is described as follows: Lot Number Two (2) in Riverside Addition to the City of Dixon reference being had to the plat thereof recorded in the Recorder's Office of Lee County in Book “A” of Plats on page 49, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois, commonly known as 1010 West 3rd Street, Dixon, Illinois.

PIN# 07-08-05-163-010 WITNESS Aug. 5, 2015 Denise A. McCaffrey Clerk of the Circuit Court

By C. Stencil, deputy WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner 202 East Fifth Street, P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081-0400 Telephone: 815-625-8200 Aug. 10, 17, 24, 2015

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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

ESTATE OF EDWARD PAUL JOHNSON Deceased.

No. 15 P 88 CLAIM NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROGER LEE SPEARS, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 49 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of EDWARD PAUL JOHNSON. Letters of Office were issued to RICKY PAUL JOHNSON, 615 W. 12th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Roger Lee Spears of 1819 Ingerson Street, Amboy, IL 61310. Letters of office were issued to Joseph A. Spears, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date 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.

By: Joseph A. Spears Independent Administrator

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before February 19, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 12th day of August, 2015.

Ricky Paul Johnson, Independent Representative Mark E. Zumdahl WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 (815) 625-8200 August 17, 24, 31, 2015 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 1, 2015, being the first Tuesday of said month, a Drainage District Election will be held at the residence of Troy Purvis, 4312 Yorktown Road, Prophetstown, Illinois, 61277, 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 10, 2015 Susan E. Ottens Clerk of Drainage District Aug. 10 & 17, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Lois Cooperrider, Deceased.

No. 15 P 75 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Lois Cooperrider. Letters of Office were issued on July 17, 2015 to Ellen Cooperrider, 5181 Brisata Circle, Unit M, Boynton Beach, FL 33437 as independent executor, whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C., 15 East Third Street, P.O. Box 535, Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before February 17, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Ellen Cooperrider Independent Representative for the Estate MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C. Attorneys for the Representative 15 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0600 Aug. 17, 24, 31, 2015

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David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX Aug. 17, 24, 31, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF

Vs.

David E. Geiger a/k/a David E. Geiger Sr.; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/13/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 9/24/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 3 AND THE EAST 63 FEET OF LOT 10 IN BLOCK 7 IN FARWELL'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF AMBOY, SUBJECT TO THE EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 02-15-15-384-013 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 102 W. Division Street Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-22957.

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Wendler Engineering Serv rvices, Inc. is looking for a dynamic motivated individual for a full-time Structural Engineer in our Dixon, Illinois office.

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Apply in person Mon-Fri 8am-4pm at: Moring Disposal is accepting applications for LICENSED CDL DRIVERS to run garbage collection routes out of our ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS location.

Applicants should have a valid class B with air brakes driver’s license with an excellent driving record. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package, including (5) day work-week. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and 401-K with employer match. We also reward safety and performance excellence with regular bonus awards. Uniforms, work footwear and all personnel protective equipment are provided.

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Body Shop Assistant Is quality important to you? Great Clerical skills? Are you looking to step into a top-notch process and make it even better? Are you willing to take ownership of the projects and tasks you are given?

Kunes Country Collision,the leading auto body repair shop in the Sauk Valley Area,is looking for detail oriented,skilled experts and leaders in the field of Auto Body • Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.

• 5 Years Auto Body Experience • Strong Leadership ability • Excellent Computer Skills • Good Track Record with Previous Employers,Quality of Repairs,Positive & Cooperative Team Player (ability to provide references upon request) • A desire to make our process even better and faster Please send resume to Kelly Martinez at kelly.martinez@kunescountry.com for a confidential interview.

Employment Type: Full-Time About Kunes Country Collision of Sterling: Kunes Country Collision Center is a multi-state operator in high quality collision repair.Kunes Country Collision Center is a leader in the collision repair industry.We're now proud to say that Kunes Country Auto Group is rated Automotive News Best Dealerships to work for 2015.Providing growth opportunities has always been one of our main objectives.Kunes Country offers opportunities for internal promotions and great benefits.

Kunes Country’s Benefits include: • Medical,Dental,Life Insurance & Vision Care • Paid Holidays,Vacation & Sick Days • Bonus Pay • Weekly Paychecks with Free Direct Deposit • 401(k) at 50% Employer Matching Up to 8% of Compensation • Transfer Opportunities Between all existing markets

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

Call Today (815)284-2052

Asphalt

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

Concrete Contractors

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 37 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026 Concrete Workz Construction • Sidewalks • Driveways • Patios • Floors • Steps • Stoops • Garage Walls/ Additions/ • Retaining Walls • Block • Brick • Stonework All types of concrete work!

Free Estimates Insured 815-441-6126

Construction

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

815-626-1333

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

Roofing

Tree Service

Guaranteed Best Buy!

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Superior Exteriors •Roofing •Siding •Windows and •Gutters 815-631-2033 Free Estimates

Roofing/Siding

Landscaping 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

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

Lawn Care BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

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Brick & Masonry MASONRY PROS •Brick-Block-Stone •Chimneys repaired or rebuilt •New Masonry or restoration & tuck-pointing Get masonry repairs done from winter damage.

Free Estimates 25 yrs. experience Insured & Bonded.

815-564-8754

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

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

Cleaning Service

Excavating

Advanced Cleaners

Maid/Janitorial Carpet/Upholstery

We Specialize in Residential Maid Service as well as Commercial Janitorial Service Call Now For Your Spring Cleaning.

815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

O.C.D Green Cleaning Services Reasonable rates for Organizing.

Cleaning or Decorating your home. We use non-toxic organic cleaning products.

815-625-5811 YOU NAME IT, WE CAN DO IT! Interior painting, walls, doors & trim, cleaning, housekeeping, dog or babysitting, laundry, ironing, running errands.

Excellent refs.

You need somebody you can trust.

Call Sabrina 815-718-9500

Clock/Watch Repair CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises •Appraisal Services Professional Jeweler for over 25 years.

KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321

A&M Excavating & Demolition Dirt (Black) Gravel Loader, Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Backhoe Work, Driveways & Lots,

815-590-1677

Farm Services BENNY'S On The Spot Welding Service •On Site Welding •Repair Services Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum Call Benny 779-245-3364

Painting PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial With working height up to 250 ft.

Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

Residential Painting & 15 years experience •Painting Inside & Out •Power Washing •Decks (815)973-0858 shazta@msn.com

Power Washing

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Storage

Call Theresa today!

✰CORNER✰ STORAGE

Handyman A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Siding ★ Decks ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Interior Discounts CC#'s Accepted 815-994-0075 LawnCare Service •Pot Holes •Leaf clean up •House cleanup •Large hauling (dirt, gravel, sand) •Gutters •Pressure washing •Mulch, Rototilling •Storm Clean-up •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Roofing

STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764

•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

“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

Part Time Host/Hostess for gaming lounge Day, night, weekend hours available. $9/hr., must be 21. Apply in person at 414 W. 1st St., Dixon.

Water Softeners

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

Tree Service A&M TREE SERVICE Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Free Estimates 25 yrs. Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677

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Helena Chemical a national ag chemical co, has openings at our Steward IL location for: 2 Custom Applicators Duties include applying fertilizer and pesticides, and maintenance of equipment.

CDL required.

Truck Drivers 2 temporary drivers needed for Fall season. CDL A or B license.

Call 815-824-2266 or apply in person at 1318 Steward Rd., Steward, IL. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

EEO/AA/M/F/ Disabled/Veteran

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Markman Peat Corporation is currently taking applications for Forklift Operators, Loader Operators, and Machine Operators. Benefits offered, incentive bonuses also offered.

Please apply in person at 13161 Fenton Rd Morrison IL 61270

NEW TODAY W-S Industrial Services Inc. is currently hiring Industrial Labor and CDL Drivers to join our rapidly growing team.

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

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Sales Opportunity!

Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio including Vera Bradley & Pandora Jewelry will be accepting applications & resumes for Sales Position on Fri., Aug. 14th 1-4 pm & Mon., Aug. 17th 1-4 pm 806 E. 3rd Street Sterling No phone calls

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

Kunes Country Chevrolet is a family owned dealership that is looking for an experienced finance manager to be a part of the family. We offer a flexible schedule with very competitive pay.

Job Responsibilities: Interview the customers to evaluate their needs and credit worthiness. Work with banks and credit unions to obtain financing. Present a finance menu to the customer in order to show and sell all options available. Complete all necessary bank and state paperwork.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of successful F&I experience and lender relationships are a plus, Excellent communication skills and strong selling and closing skills.

Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Please send in resume for confidential interview to Tony Wheatley at tony.wheatley@kunescountry.com

Senior Warehouse Coordinator

As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opening for Senior Warehouse Coordinator at our Nestle Purina facility in Clinton, IA. •

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“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

EMPLOYMENT

Oregon • Sterling • Morrison • Mt Carroll

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

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Full-Time Shop Position: Witmer Precision Services is looking to fill a Full-Time Shop Position. Duties would include installation of Precision Planting Equipment, Vehicle Maintenance, Field Work and more.

Competitive Pay with a company that is growing quickly.

Apply at: 4098 W. Midtown Rd., Mt. Morris, IL or call 815-734-6236.

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GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

TV Repair

Windows

www.allsafe center.com

Gutter Cleaning

Owner/Operator

GREAT RATES

815-973-3613

Flooring Carpet For Less •Less Money •Less Time •Less Hassle Call Al for a FREE Estimate A & A Flooring 815-632-0675

815-677-8682 Nate Nicklaus

✰CORNER✰ STORAGE

GREAT RATES

815-973-3613

Remodeling

*Tree Removal *Trimming *Lot Clearing Fully Insured & FREE Estimates

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

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

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

Call Ben 815-590-2694

MEISTER TREE CARE Specializing in all of your tree care needs.

Certified pesticide & herbicide applicator & line clearance tree trimming .

Storm clean up & specialty work.

Free Estimates No job too big or too small!

Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal!

815-994-1750

Nate's Tree Service

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

BRAD'S TREE SERVICE A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674

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Establish order picking and loading priorities to meet customer delivery requirements.“Pushes” orders from OM to WMS; prints, pick lists and assigns them to forklift operators in a manner that ensures on time load-out and efficient warehouse operation; takes advantage of direct load opportunities where possible.

Communicates or highlights special customer packaging, loading or inventory requirements (such as minimum required shelf life) that are applicable to the order. Receives completed pick lists for accuracy and completeness; enters load, trailer and seal information into WMS and prints out shipping paperwork (BOL, etc.) obtains drivers signature and provides driver with required copies; forwards retained paperwork to transportation Department Utilizes the Order Management System (OM) dock schedule and open order file, weekly manufacturing schedule, Warehouse Management System (WMS) inventory data base, trailer pad report, Load Configurator Program, and other information tools to review, evaluate, and coordinate the warehouse order processing workload Problem Solving/Work Station Support: Provides systems technical assistance to forklift operators by resolving WMS exceptions, RF problems, inventory and location variances, and other situations which arise during normal warehouse operations. Coordinates with Operations Planning Department to resolve product and order related issues such as product age requirements, order adjustments to meet trailer capacity restrictions, scheduling return of needed product from 3rd party warehouses, etc Coordinates dock operations, including dock door assignment and trailer spotting to ensure maximum utilization of available dock capacity, proper load sequencing and efficient, timely load-out. Maintains the inventory of dropped trailers and updates trailer status as changes occur. Coordinates with Transportation Department to ensure sufficient dropped trailers and rail cars will be available to meet load-out timeframes. Performs trailer spotting on weekends, as necessary, and when the trailer spotter contractor is absent Performs warehouse office clerical functions and other duties as assigned, including running and printing production reports, working aging inventory reports to minimize product loss, maintaining shipping supplies inventory, WMS and OM data entry/files maintenance, filing, copying, etc Performs the duties of the Team Leader when the Team Leader is in a meeting or not at work and when a group leader is not assigned to cover the office. Assists the Team Leader in documenting procedures, conducting training, and evaluating the performance of team personnel. Facilitates and promotes team and departmental goals, safety and work methods

Basic Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. AAS degree is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years clerical and/or production experience in a fast paced distribution center is preferred. Leadership ability, scheduling, experience and hands on experience with a computerized warehouse management system are preferred.

Skills: Excellent organizational, communications, keyboard and mathematics skills are required. Must be able to prioritize, work effectively under pressure and handle multiple tasks.

All interested applicants must apply online at purinacareers.com www.nestlep no later than September 7, 2015 under Job #15005861 No phone calls please.

EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran Physical, drug screen & alcohol screen may be required

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READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

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

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

Transportation Dispatcher Lee-Ogle Transportation System – Part Time Responsible for dispatching and scheduling of agency vehicles and maintaining files. Must be organized, able to multi-task, have good phone etiquette and be computer literate.

Apply in person at the Post House Community Center, 100 W. 2nd St, Dixon.

Drug Free Workplace EOE

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Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

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 specifically licensed 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))

CLEANING SERVICES

Licensed Daycare has openings for children, 4C's Ok, Sterling area. 815535-0588 or 815499-7216 L506966

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710

Under the counter dishwasher, works good, 1st $50 takes it.

815-499-2130

AIR CONDITIONERS 711 6,000 BTU Hotpoint Porta cool.

Guaranteed to work. $60 815-225-7904 8,000 BTU Kenmore Guaranteed to work! $75 815-225-7904

BABY / MATERNITY

713

Evenflo Exersaucer, very clean.

Good shape. $20.

815-652-0055

SPORTING GOODS

716

Dillon Reloading Equipment, fresh, dies. Too much to list. 815-440-2559

FURNITURE

755

Matching England reddish leather brown love seat plus 2 ottomans & chair. $500 815284-7903 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Sewing Machine,in cabinet exc. cond., $300 815-284-8321

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

Boston Terrier puppies, purebred, 8 wks. old, 2 females & 2 males, $350 obo. 779245-4166

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

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

Lab puppies AKC yellow, parents are Fox Red Labs. M$600, F-$750 Shots & wormed.

Ready to go 8/14.

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Wanted: Tea Cup Chihuahua, size adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

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.

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WANT TO BUY 795 100% grass hay wanted.

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 6 person Dynasty spa with waterfall.

Brand new heater & motor.

Under water lights and new cover. $2500.

815-288-5659.

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Antique Meyers hand well pump. $100.815-225-7904

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1996 Palomino Pop-up, good shape, $900/obo.

Coleman port. gas generator, 5,000 $250/obo. amps.

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Black. 6 ½ ft. box. $800 815-718-3164 Oakwood Cemetary, Dixon, 2 plots, nice location. $1,200 815-288-4709 Oster Meat Grinder heavy duty, $10 815-2883798 Power vacuum with bag Model Series 675, Briggs Stratton engine Model series 13320, converts to leaf blower. $150.

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Hogs ready to butcher. We will deliver to the locker and to your home. 7 adult Tom Turkeys, 5 rabbits, Please call for pricing. 815-876-0871

FARM EQUIPMENT

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1941 JD Mod H elec. start, lights, P.T.O., hyrd $3,500 1941 JD Mod HN elec. start, lights, P.T.O, hyrd $4,100 Both look & run 815-973good 6564

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1996 Caprice Classic, 101,101 miles, good condition, new battery, new tires. Call 815-2850366 to inquire

CLASSIC CARS

2001 Mercury Marque, white, 1 owner, 143k mi., 22mpg, $1,800 / obo 779-245-1542

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1963 Ford Galaxy Convertible, low mileage, good $13,500 cond., 815-441-8343

AUTOMOBILES

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Bob Endress Auto S&S

13571 Lincoln Rd. (Rte 30 West) Morrison, Illinois

2002 Dodge Intrepid 123k mi. runs good. Great for work car. $1,400 OBO. 678699-4715 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE 210,000, Silver, $2,500 815-973-6114 2006 Chrysler 300C, 4 door, 39K mi., like new, $12,000 firm 858212-1952

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2008 Buick Lucerne CXL 2008 Buick Enclave 2006 Pontiac Torrent

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2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, Low Mileage

1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4x4

1992 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible 1991 Jaguar Like New, 68,000 Miles

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1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4dr runs good, good air. cond. Cold $800. Call 815718-4385 Gray 4DR, 2011 Ford Focus, low miles. Call 815625-0619

PUBLIC AUCTION

• B&S pressure washer 2400 PSI, 6.75 HP, like new with book • Delta 10" compound saw- Forge (crank) blower • Like new John Deere 190 cc/8.75 HP self propelled (gas) lawn mower w/bag & books • Nice 5pc. patio set, 2 rolls R-11 insulation • Big stack of 2x6 lumber, 10' wooden step ladder • Troxel ladies bike, lawn hose & reel cart • Lots of outdoor items- hayracks loaded • 6 person tent with alum. stakes • Small coin collection: bag of boullion silver, 30-50 old Merc. dimes, Elgin Hunter's case pocket watch, .999 silver pcs., bag of #25 two dollar bills- more $2 bills in number order- bundle of 25 are Red seals. Misc. jewelry, tube of (19) 1880's MS63 (original) tube silver dollars., other misc. coins • Nice selection of antiques & collectibles, original Standard Oil Co. gas pump globe, sleepy-eye pitcher, C.I. bird dog door setp, Sterling, IL stamped lg. wrench, 2 military helmets, Longaberger baskets, collection of Cross pen sets, Charles Lindberg bust by Garman, lg. crock pc. with lid, old Barbie dolls, primitive pcs., cherry stoner, copper boiler, Elvis items, graniteware items, old candy scale, adv. pieces, nice berry set, collection of "Dolls of All Lands" 1960's in orig. boxes, egg basket, PBR sign, many other collectibles.

• Bundy clarinet in case, Yamaha keyboard Tall curio cabinet, 2-3 cusion sofas, mice maple 3pc. dinette set, Duncan Phyfe table w/chairs, drum table, oak rocker, lamp tables, 6 drawer dresser, 2 recliners, night stand, corner V-shaped stand, 2 chest of drawers, ladies oak writing desk, swivel rocker, elec. lift chair (brown), Kerosun heater in box (new), misc. jewelry, lamps, fans, lots ot misc.

Auction City Sales Auctioneer: Lee Hollingsworth Phone 815-288-5814 IL. License #40000730

S.U.V.S

909

1999 Durango SLT plus, 3rd row seating, leather, 4x4, excellent condition. $3,400 Ask for Rick 815-312-6763 2003 Tahoe; one owner, excellent cond. V8 – 2 wheel drive, 151,000 mi.

815-973-4590 2005 Ford Escape, V6, FWD New tires.

Sun roof, Very good cond. $7,150. Call 815-625-1397.

TRUCKS

910

2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD 4 door, loaded, liner & tuxedo 121,840 miles $11,000 obo 815-762-1716

VANS

911

'07 Dodge Grand CaravanSXT 130,620k- Clean, well maintained, air cond., front/rear, electric side doors, lift gate, remote start, hitch, two new tires. $5,700 815-284-7823

4X4S

912

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 135,500mi.

360 engine, some rust. $1,200.

815-739-5919 2013 GMC Sierra pickup, V8 extended cab, SLT 4wd.

Fiberglass cap, leather seats, power seat, Bose Premium stereo. Alum.

Alloy wheels, tow pkg. This truck is loaded and just turned 15,000 mi.

Part of the Bill Jones Estate. $34,500/obo. Call 815-284-2398.

PARTS & ACC.

925

Bullitt Chrome Wheels 17'x9' fits Mustang & other Ford cars. Like New $600. Call 815-284-6192

MOTORCYCLES

935

1984 Honda GL 1200 Aspencade fully loaded. $1500 OBO 815-440-2802

Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL 61021 Tuesday, August 18, 2015 3:00 p.m Start

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AUTOMOBILES

1949 Ford tractor 8N snow blade & mower. Great condition. $3400.

815-631-3589

Sales Your Site or Ours•Open Daily

Only 88,000 Miles!

$6,999*

825

FARM EQUIPMENT

Fans On

2002 Honda 750 all custom. Must see to appreciate. $3500. Call 815288-5659.

2004 HD Road King, exc. cond.

Many extras. S&S cam & power commander. $11,000/ obo. 815-585-4185 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600, $$$$ Thousands of high dollar add on access. all prof. maintained, absolute exc. cond. $8,000 / obo 815-631-5810 2006 Harley Ultra Classic, new brakes, battery, back tire. 24K mi. $11,500/obo.

815-625-7024.

MOTORCYCLES

935

2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide, 2,312 mi., warranty left on it, $17,500 815-4410841

BOATS/MOTORS

940

NEW TODAY 16 ft. 1984 Champion Bass Boat, 150hp, runs good, red metallic,$3,500 /obo 815-716-6347 16 ft. V bottom fishing boat; 2013 25hp Mercury outboard; 2013 Yacht Club trailer includes 55lb. trolling motor & Eagle 320 fish finder $4,800 obo 815-440-1296 16' Conroy ski boat, 80HP Merc, tilt, trim, walk thru windshield. Will sell for $1500 or trade for ATV. Call 815441-7636.

1993 Mariah Shaba Open Bow-wsun deck, 350 Magnum Merc. I/O Custom Trailer $7000/obo Call 815-994-2465 & leave message.

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TRAILERS/RVS

945

2002 Carriage Cameo travel trailer, $15,000/obo. or 815-438-2625 815-213-1001.

2003 Montana 5th wheel with 3 glide outs. Nice & clean. $19,000. Pull vehicle available. Call 815-590-0231.

2004 30' Majestic

by Four Winds.

Great condition, new tires, Onan generator, sleeps eight, 96,646 miles. $17,500 obo Amboy 815-631-3977 2004 Keystone ToyTailgator hauler, exc. cond., 815-631$9000 5574 or 815-6316825 2007 Coachman 38' camper, elect.

2010 Ingersol Rand Golf cart 48 volt. New batteries, charger & tires.

On seasonal lot 203 Timberlake Resort. Enjoy rest of the year on us! $14,000. Call 815499-1606 2007 Sprinter Pull Camper, 12' slide, sleeps 6, very nice cond., 25' long. $7500 815-4413138 2013 Starcraft Travel Star, 24 ft., u-shaped dinette slide, mini refrigerator outside. Like new. $16,000 815590-2940 Fleetwood 1995 Southwind Storm 30ft Class A Motorhome ChevyChassis 454 cu. in.

6 New Tires New Starter New H.W. Tank New T.V. Computer station New Auto Tow Dolly Very Good Cond.

Mileage 68,000 $10,500 815-973-4590

AUTOS WANTED

960

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2008 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom, low miles, $5,000 815-499-9409 2008 Harley Davidson, mint cond., special edition Screaming Eagle dyna., 7,900 mi., pd. $27,000, asking $12,900 / obo.

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