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With friends like these Fair favorite takes a stroll in Morrison, while the fun lasts

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Fran Gross, the 2015 Friend of the Whiteside County Fair and a 35-year veteran of the annual gala, controls his three-horse team Thursday during the “unicorn” or three-horse hitch, a difficult hitch to do with draft horses.

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

ROCK FALLS – The state’s budget woes are hitting local adults where it hurts – right in the teeth.

Because of the budget standoff in Springfield, the Whiteside County Health Department is being put in the position of trying to determine which procedures it can perform and reasonably expect to get paid for.

Here’s why: Although private insurance pays private dental providers after every time care is given, Medicaid, a state program, pays public entities like the health department only when a procedure is completed, said Beth Fiorini, administrator of the Whiteside County Health Department.

Whiteside Fair wraps up

MORRISON – The 145th Whiteside County Fair continues through Saturday at the fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St. Grandstand features include a tractor and truck pull at 6:30 p.m.

Friday and a demolition derby at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Other highlights are harness racing at 1:30 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m.

Saturday, and an antique tractor parade at 5:45 p.m. Friday. Go to whitesidecountyfair.org for a complete schedule.

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Carp-e diem in Dixon

DIXON – Cash and prizes will be awarded during the 2-day Dixon Family Carp Derby along the downtown riverfront. Fish on both sides of the Rock River from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Registration begins at 6 a.m. both days at the Page Park Pavilion. There will be an awards ceremony in adult, boys, girls and advanced divisions after the close of fishing Sunday.

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(CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP) Carter Johnson, 10 (left) and Sam Spangler, 10, both from Morrison, ride the Orbiter, and Morgan Stone, 13, of Port Washington, Wisconsin, throws a dart at the carnival.

Steve Otte (left) controls his four-horse team as he rides past the grandstand with Kaeley Axmear at the draft horse show.

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Get a taste of Italy in Dixon

DIXON – The classic rock cover band Patio DaddyO will play a free concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Lowell Park Shelter. Donations will be accepted, with proceeds benefiting the restoration of the Historic Reagan Bath House. No alcohol is allowed in the park, which closes at 9 p.m.

DIXON – Venetian Night returns Saturday to the downtown riverfront.

The Dixon Main Street event begins at 5 p.m. and features Europeanthemed food, a lighted boat parade, street performers and roaming musicians, a parade of lighted boats (7:30 p.m.) and a fireworks show. An after-party will take over River Street from 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is free.

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STERLING Great outdoors show in Sterling

STERLING – The public is invited to an Outdoor Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Moonlight Bay Marina, 1552 Mound Hill Road.

The event will showcase sports, including cycling, biking, paddling, boating, off-road vehicles, fishing, guns, bow hunting and more. Go to davesoutdoorworld.com. For more on the expo, turn to Page A3.

CGH closer to signage project Plan Commission advances zoning request to council

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

STERLING – CGH Medical Center’s pursuit of new signage took a step forward Thursday.

A zoning petition from CGH advanced through a public hearing and will be on the agenda at the next council meeting.

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Old-school communications lines being opened Coffee & Calendars group brings human element back to promotions

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

STERLING – While technology offers many ways of getting the word out, sometimes there’s no substitute for face-to-face communication.

Special events planners still rely on the time-honored community calendar concept, whether in be in

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a print or digital format. But events are now promoted in so many places – from bulletin boards to emails, websites and Facebook pages – that it can be difficult to figure out who knows what.

Janna Groharing, director of Sterling Main Street, sees chances to crosspromote local events being missed.

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Information exchange Coffee & Calendars kicks off from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sept. 4 at the Welcome Center & Gallery at 318 First Ave. in Sterling. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact Sterling Main Street Director Janna Groharing at 815-626-8610 or janna@sterlingmainstreet. org, or Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Director Kris Noble at 815-625-2400 knoble@ saukvalleyareachamber.com for more information.

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POLICE Sterling Police Carlos Rodriguez, 18, of Rock Falls; 8:49 a.m.

Wednesday at East Third Street and 17th Avenue; speeding; released with promise to comply.

Steven L. Philbrook, 31, of Princeton; 9:19 a.m.

Wednesday at East Third Street and 19th Avenue; no seat belt – passenger; released with promise to comply.

Vicente P. Lopez, 49, of Sterling; 3:59 p.m. Wednesday at Sterling Police Department; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – operating a vehicle with suspended registration; posted $100 bond.

Jason S. Larimer, 44, of Geneseo; 5:08 p.m.

Wednesday at East Third Street and 19th Avenue; no insurance; released with promise to comply.

Dayton A.G. Schroeder, 18, of Sterling; 5:41 p.m.

Wednesday at East Third Street and 19th Avenue; speeding; released with promise to comply.

Rock Falls Police Christina M. Wade, 42, of Rock Falls; 7:15 a.m.

Wednesday in the 700 block of First Avenue; unlawful use of a cell phone; given notice to appear in court.

Victoria A. Meija, 28, of Sterling; 11:48 a.m.

Wednesday in the 300 block

of First Avenue; unlawful use of a cell phone; given notice to appear in court.

Taylor M. Perna, 18, of Rock Falls; 1:04 p.m.

Wednesday in the 200 block of First Avenue; unlawful use of a cell phone; given notice to appear in court.

Raymond J. Green Jr., 35, of Sterling; 2:22 p.m.

Wednesday in the 200 block of First Avenue; unlawful use of a cell phone; given notice to appear in court.

Maggie L. Plog, 31, of Deer Grove; 11:40 a.m.

Wednesday in the 200 block of First Avenue; unlawful use of a cell phone; given notice to appear in court.

Mindy B. Smith, 26, of Rock Falls; 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dixon and First avenues; unlawful use of a cell phone; given notice to appear in court.

Christopher D. Gallegos, 22, of Sterling; 3:21 p.m.

Wednesday at First Avenue and 10th Street; riding a motorcycle without proper equipment; given notice to appear in court.

Manuel J. Reyes, 20, of Cameron, North Carolina; Blake J. Denning, 20, of Sterling; Logan A. Rippy, 20, of Sterling; and Chase R. Shetter, 20, of Sterling; 7:19 p.m. Sunday in the 100 block of First Avenue; consumption of alcohol as a minor; each given notice to appear in court.

Pedro Gallindo Jr., 42, of Rock Falls; 3:25 p.m.

Wednesday in the 400 block of West Fourth Street; domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Dixon Police Glenn Pipala, 64, of Amboy; 7:11 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; driving while license suspended; released.

Lee County Sheriff Ester J. Garza, 25, of Rock Falls; 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday; no insurance; posted bond and given

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Brittany D. Vyas, 20, of Amboy; 5:04 p.m. Wednesday; Bureau County warrant for burglary; held at Lee County Jail.

Jacob D. Corning, 20, of Dixon; 11:09 a.m. Wednesday; warrant for failure to appear; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Troy D. Sugars, 39, of New Bedford; 3:44 a.m.

Wednesday; driving under the influence; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Amanda M. Lowry, 35, of Franklin Grove; 2:51 a.m.

Wednesday; driving under the influence; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

One person hurt Wednesday in two-vehicle crash OGLE COUNTY – A Polo woman received minor injuries Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Fairmont and Evergreen roads.

Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 12:45 p.m. A Buick Rendezvous driven by Cheryl Harbach, 69, of Polo, was eastbound on Fairmont Road when it pulled away from a stop sign at the intersection and was struck in the driver’s side by a GMC Canyon truck driven

by Gabrielle Sheddan, 18, of Chadwick.

Polo Ambulance staff took Harbach to CGH Medical Center in Sterling, where she was treated for minor injuries and released. Polo firefighters also assisted at the scene. The crash

remains under investigation.

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It’s likely the break-in, discovered Wednesday, is related to a string of other small burglaries throughout town the past 6 months, Chief Darin DeHaan said.

“It’s abnormal for us to have burglaries, but we’ve had a string of entries into homes, tak-

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“Most things that are taken are under $100, and it’s kind of happening randomly throughout the community.

It’s kind of all over the place, I’m not sure if it’s just opportunity stuff or what.”

Anyone with information on this or other break-ins is asked to call 815-732-2162.

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Groharing says there have been too many missed opportunities to cross-promote and collaborate on events, because the right people didn’t know about them. “[Former Chamber Director] Kim Ewoldsen and I would share a Google doc and try to keep up with everything, mainly so we could avoid planning events on the same weekend,” Groharing said. “It’s challenging to be cognizant of everything going on in the Sauk Valley.”

Groharing recently saw something in a Main Street blog that made a case for bringing some of the human element back to promotions.

“This was about instead of trying to figure out who is interested in something, why not use the old-fashioned notion of getting people together and comparing notes once in a while?” Groharing said.

After discussing the idea with current Sauk Valley Chamber Director Kris Noble, Coffee & Calendars was born.

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The inaugural bimonthly information exchange will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sept. 4 at the Welcome Center & Gallery at 318 First Ave. in Sterling.

Open to everyone, the sessions are an opportunity for planners to bring fliers, posters, and brochures to share with others. There will be an open house vibe, and light refreshments will be provided.

“Our vision is for organizers in all areas to get together for conversations, leave their promotional materials, and plug in to our calendars,” Noble said.

Noble said Coffee & Calendars isn’t just for

nonprofits – small businesses, and the chamber for that matter, also could benefit from the get-togethers.

“There are a lot of small places that don’t have a marketing person, and while they don’t have to be chamber members, they’ll hopefully realize some of the perks to being a member,” Noble said.

Groharing and Noble are exploring options for a calendar with shared access, but they are fine with letting the informal gatherings evolve naturally.

“We believe there is value in getting people together face-to-face,” Groharing said. “I’m hoping that this will also help establish the Welcome Center as a centralized place to get community information.”

“We are just going to offer it and see what people think, and there are lots of possibilities for where it can go from here,” Noble said.

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CGH has requested that its two-block area be rezoned to allow for a Planned Unit Development. The hospital is now zoned for residential special use, and that classification would remain the same.

The Plan Commission unanimously moved to recommend the petition to the council.

A large-scale signage project planned by the hospital spurred the PUD request. New signage is planned in 12 areas.

There would be new main identification signs, larger emergency department directional signs, and others for employee and patient parking.

Some of the signage was larger than the current zoning status would accommodate, so the PUD creates more flexibility for this situation and future hospital projects. PUDs are often used where aging zoning codes don’t allow for mixed or unique land uses.

“Our sign code doesn’t address how to handle this situation, so the change would help us and the hospital,” Building and Zoning Administrator Amanda Schmidt said.

Dustin Wolff, the city’s planning consultant, agreed that hospitals are a prime example of why this special designation is used.

“Traditional zoning is not the best use for properties like hospitals, where various activities are going on,” Wolff said.

Wolff said signage changes were made recently, but they were better suited to commercial rather than institutional applications.

Some compromise occurred on the signage plans, resulting in some changes in the hospital’s latest proposal. The directional emergency signs were particularly problematic because of sheer size.

“We kept the emergency room signs at 102 inches, and reduced the rest to 52 inches in an effort to be more compliant with code,” said Cindy Zander, chief operating officer at CGH. The hospital is on more than 30 parcels, which is also driving the desire for better signage.

“We feel there is a need to better direct people around the entire twoblock area,” Zander said.

“The PUD allows us to use larger signage.”

Zander said all of the signs might not be put up in this fiscal year, but the submission outlines the ultimate plan.

The panel was in agreement that the signage was uniform and looked good.

“I think the signage they want to use will become a benchmark for businesses,” Wolff said.

One person came to the hearing to voice safety concerns. She said traffic patterns from the hospital cause more accidents. She feared the signage could cause more stopping and starting, possibly making it more dangerous.

“The existing signs are actually wider, and these will be farther back from the road,” CGH Marketing Director Dana McCoy said.

Commissioner Steve Munson said the safety concerns make it important that the area’s sight lines be preserved.

In other action, the commission sent a request from developer Terry Wolf on to the council.

If approved by the council, it would allow Wolf to subdivide lots at Oak Grove Avenue so he has sufficient space to add sunrooms on the side of a duplex and single-family homes he is building.

The lots, already sold, are across the street from Newman High School.

The commission was told there were no nonconforming issues with the lots.

IN BRIEF Free Dinacharya program Tuesday DIXON – Dr. Rama Shankar from KSB Hospital will present a program on Dinacharya health practices at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday at the Gingko Tree Café at Traditional Wellness Center, 216 W. First St. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Dinacharya, a Sanskrit

word for daily routine, includes activities to bring body and mind rhythms into alignment with nature.

The program is part of the center’s monthly discussions by area medical professionals on health topics. Find Gingko Tree Café/Traditional Wellness Center on Facebook for more information.

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Enjoy our great outdoors Organizers invite public to celebrate the area’s sports and rec offerings STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

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STERLING – More than 20 vendors and organizations have signed up to attend the first Outdoor Sports Expo, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday at Moonlight Bay Marina, 1552 Mound Hill Road.

Admission is free.

It’s the brainchild of Rock River Trail Initiative council members Matthew Hilligoss and Dave Druen. Druen also owns Dave’s Outdoor World, and both men are avid outdoorsmen and advocates for the river and the Hennepin Canal.

On the docket are goods, services, informa-

Contact Druen at 815-716-3366 or davesoutdoorworld@gmail.com, or find Dave’s Outdoor World on Facebook for more information. tion and demonstrations related to bike and motor cycling, hiking, boating, gun and bow hunting, fishing, kayaking, camping, etc.

There also will be music, and the bar and restaurant at the marina will be open.

The mission of the expo is to draw attention to the area’s main natural resource, the Rock River and “to promote outdoor recreation and help to promote our outdoor recreational opportunities and resources we

all have here in the local area,” Druen has said.

Among the vendors and organizations that plan to attend are: Gieson Motor Sports, Hennepin Marine, Personal Water Craft, Hover Craft, Rocktown Adventures, Navarro Custom Canoes, Ken Nelson Auto, Dixon Prop Shop, Hennepin Marine, Bitner Marine, Dave’s Outdoor World, Crow Valley Campground, TD’s Rivers Edge Sports, Yak Yak Sisters kayak club, Illinois Paddling Coun-

cil, Trails for Illinois, The Rock River Trail Initiative, Illinois Conservation Police, Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Fisheries, United Special Sportsman Alliance, and Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources.

Visitors can make a day of it: The expo will end just as Venetian Night begins, up the road on the Rock River in Dixon.

It will feature Europeanthemed food, a lighted boat parade, street performers and roaming musicians, artists and artisan vendors, a mask performance and workshop, fireworks, and an after party. Admission is free.

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HARMON – A benefit will be held Saturday to help pay for the funeral and other expenses for an Amboy woman who died Aug. 12 from lung cancer.

The fundraiser for Janice “Jan” Litts-Mathesius will be Saturday at Leprechaun’s, 201 S. Second

St. Admission is $20 for ages 11 and older, which includes dinner from 4 to 6 p.m., and lemonade or beer until the keg is empty.

Sign-up for a bags tournament begins at noon.

Registration for a darts tournament starts at 6 p.m. The entry fee for each is $10 per person.

There also will be a

50/50 raffle, live and silent auctions, children’s activities and sales Janice of T-shirts, can koozies, Litts-Mathesius and baked goods. DJ Diggz will provide entertainment.

Donations may be

made to Mom’s Fund at the First National Bank of Amboy.

Mathesius, a former Rayovac worker, was 57.

She is survived by three sons, three daughters and eight grandchildren.

Call daughters Sisi Williams at 815-973-2639 or Michele Atkinson at 815994-0885 for more information.

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Rauner has ‘united the hell’ out of Dems Party pushes back against governor during Democrat Day at state fair SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois Democrats, set back on their heels by an “epic struggle” with first-year Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, pledged Thursday to stand shoulder-toshoulder in opposition while a potentially bruising primary for a U.S. Senate race took shape.

The party controlling both houses of the General Assembly marked Democrat Day at the Illinois State Fair in the unfamiliar position of defense, locked in a row with Rauner over a state budget.

The first-time officeholder, carrying an agenda to curb union power, ended a dozen years of Democratic residence in the governor’s office last fall in an election drawing fewer than half of eligible voters to the polls.

“When we vote, we win. When we don’t, we get a government that

doesn’t like us, look like us, and sure as hell has got an agenda to put us out of business,” labor leader Edward Smith said in a keynote address at a downtown morning brunch before the fairgrounds assembly.

“We’ve got to leave this room fired up. ... I’ll give the governor one thing: He’s united the hell out of us.”

It marked a day of jabs at Rauner for attacks on the middle class, the minimum wage, labor rights and working families. But Thursday afternoon at the traditional, old-style state fair rally, few answered the trumpet to arms. The crowd quickly dwindled. Chicago City Clerk Susana Mendoza, a candidate for state comptroller, told about 50 stalwarts, “Thanks for sticking around.”

While most statewide

candidates don’t go toeto-toe again for more than 3 years, Democrats see a brass ring in the 2016 Senate race featuring freshman Republican Sen. Mark Kirk – predicted to be among the country’s more competitive.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth told party faithful

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she’s the best candidate – a boast backed by a videotaped endorsement from Dick Durbin, the Prairie State’s senior senator – while former federal prosecutor Andrea Zopp took advantage of the bucolic state-fair setting to announce her candidacy.

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OBITUARIES Wayne Wright ROCK FALLS – Local businessman and wellknown community member, Wayne Wright, 76, of Rock Falls, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at his home.

He was born Sept. 1, 1938, in Rock Falls, the son of Loyal J. and Bernice M. (Edwards) Wright. He married Maria Flosi on Aug. 9, 1958, in Sterling.

Wayne was the owner and operator of Angelo’s Pizza in Sterling, Rock Falls, and Dixon. He was an avid collector of antiques, an accomplished pool player, and loved to fish and play cards, especially poker.

But above all, he was a family man.

Surviving are his wife, Maria; their children, Wayne Edward (Mary) Wright, September Wright, Gary Wright, and Diana (Brad) Folkers; his grandchildren, Ashley Engberg, Bliss Craft,

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Ed Wright, Abby Wright, Champaigne Wright, Meghan Verhulst, Allen Wright, Chance Wright, Kennedy Wright, Macarthe Folkers, Addison Folkers, and Emerson Folkers; greatgrandchildren, Charisma Fernandez, Giovanni Wright, Irelynd Henson, Bella Henson, Kellan Verhulst, AJ Cavazos, Arabella Engberg, Scarlett Engberg, and Easton Wright; and his brother, Larry Wright.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandchild, Kambri Folkers.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls, The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Scott Porter officiating. Burial will be at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls.

A memorial will be established.

STERLING – Stephen M. Corcoran, 54, of Sterling, formerly of West Brooklyn, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

He was born Oct. 15, 1960, in Mendota to Justin and Anne (Vickrey) Corcoran. He was a graduate of Mendota High School and a member of St. Mary Church in West Brooklyn.

He is survived by his parents of West Brooklyn; five brothers, Timothy Corcoran of Madison, Wisconsin, Gregory (JoAnn) Corcoran of Pick City, North Dakota, Jerome (Tina) Corcoran of Amboy, John

(Lisa) Corcoran of Sublette, and Jeffrey (Tracy) Corcoran of Belvidere; and his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Saturday and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Church in West Brooklyn, with the Rev. Randy Fronek officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in West Brooklyn. Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mary Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Flora M. Chamberlain PROPHETSTOWN – Flora M. Chamberlain, 95, of Prophetstown, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown.

McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown is handling arrangements.

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Mary M. Reigle DIXON – Mary Madelynne Reigle, 84, of Dixon, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at Heritage Square in Dixon. Early in her career she worked at Dixon National Bank.

She then worked as the church secretary for Grace United Methodist Church and First Christian Church, both in Dixon, before her retirement in 1993.

Mary was born July 15, 1931, in Chicago, the daughter of George H. and Ella (Henninger) Logemann. She married William Reigle on May 19, 1951, in San Clemente, California, while he was serving in the Marine Corps. Mary was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Dixon. She was a longtime volunteer for KSB Hospital Auxiliary as a Pink Lady, and a volunteer at the Volunteer Care Center. Mary was a member and past president of Chapter A.C. PEO. She is survived by her husband, William Reigle of Dixon; one son, George (Jill) Reigle of Highland Park; two daughters, Christyne (Gary) Gehlbach and Sharon (Dr. Tim) Appenheimer, her sister-inlaw, Dorothy Logemann,

and her dear friend, Gladys Guntle, all of Dixon; seven grandchildren, Will Reigle, Anne Reigle, Tom (Rachael) Gehlbach, Emily (Jeremy) Vivian, Jon (Natasha) Gehlbach, Mary (Andrew) Zumbahlen, and Ben (Stacey) Appenheimer; and six great-grandchildren, Cyrus and Teddy Gehlbach, Henry, Hunter, and Max Vivian, and Harper Gehlbach.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, George Logemann Jr. and Robert Logemann.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Grace United Methodist Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Marilyn Nolan, pastor, and the Rev. Frank Berman, retired, co-officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Grace United Methodist Church, Heritage Square in Dixon and Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Ida M. Ream JACKSON, Mo. – Ida M. Ream, 89, of Jackson, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

She was born Jan. 15, 1926, in Gifford, the daughter of Asa and Clarissa (Rusk) Fore. She married Warren H. Ream on Sept. 19, 1943.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Larry (Linda) Ream of Jackson; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Helen Underhill of Franklin Hill,

Butch (Norma) Fore of Olney, and Connie (Ted) Heier of Ashton.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Tom Fore.

Family services were private. McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson handled arrangements.

Memorials have been established to the Optimist International Foundation and Community Counseling Center Foundation in Cape Girardeau.

Visit mccombsfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Marvin T. Baker ROCK FALLS – Marvin T. Baker, 58, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at his home. He was a welder for many years with Welders Union Local 2158 in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Marvin was born April 1, 1957, in Sterling, the son of Marvin and Mary (Ridge) Baker. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sterling.

Survivors include three sisters, Marilee Johnson of Idaho Springs, Colorado, Sueann (Robert) Kubes of Peoria, Arizona, and Michelle Baker of Rock

Falls; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Frank Baker; and one sister, Mary Marlene.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Visitation also will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday and the funeral at 10:30 a.m.

Monday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Fidencio Campos III MADISON, Wis. – Fidencio Campos III, 43, of Madison, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at his home.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

Dennis G. Hammes

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Raynaldo C. Clark of Lee Center, 10-11 a.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Wayne Wright of Rock Falls, 3-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Mary M. Reigle of Dixon, 4-8 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Marjorie J. Burr of Rochelle, 5-7 p.m. at UngerHorner Funeral Home in Rochelle.

Grant C. “Jack” Young of Lanark, 5-7 p.m. at the Fireplace Room in Lanark United Methodist Church.

Branden L. Riddle of Prophetstown, 5-8 p.m. at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie.

Today’s funerals: Branden L. Riddle of Prophetstown, 10:30 a.m. at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie.

Raynaldo C. Clark of Lee Center, 11 a.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Grant C. “Jack” Young of Lanark, 1 p.m. at Lanark United Methodist Church.

Saturday visitations: Stephen M. Corcoran of Sterling, formerly of West Brooklyn, 9-10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church in West Brooklyn.

Sarah L. Boze of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Harold W. Cook Sr. of Prophetstown, 10 a.m.-noon at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Michelle Hemmer of Dixon, 10-10:30 am. at New Life Lutheran Church, Sterling.

Dwight A. Isaacson of Milledgeville, family receiving friends, 10-11 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Earlene K. Wickens of

Bloomington, formerly of Dixon, 1-4 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Saturday funerals: Wayne Wright of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Jeanette E. Ackeberg, formerly of the area, 10:30 a.m. memorial service at Advent Christian Church in Prophetstown.

Stephen M. Corcoran of Sterling, formerly of West Brooklyn, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Church in West Brooklyn.

Michelle Hemmer of Dixon, 10:30 am. at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

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.

Mary M. Reigle of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Sarah L. Boze of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Dwight A. Isaacson of Milledgeville, 11 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Harold W. Cook Sr. of Prophetstown, noon at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Marjorie J. Burr of Rochelle, 1 p.m. at UngerHorner Funeral Home in Rochelle.

Sunday visitation: Marvin T. Baker of Rock Falls, 2-4 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Monday visitation: Marvin T. Baker of Rock Falls, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Monday funeral: Marvin T. Baker of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

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ROCK FALLS – Dennis G. Hammes, 71, of Rock Falls, WALNUT – John H. Butler, 74, of Walnut, died Thursdied Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at his home. day, Aug. 20, 2015, at Heritage Health in Walnut.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangearrangements. ments.

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SUBLETTE – William L. “Bill” Kellen, 75, of Sublette, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at OSF St. Paul Medical STERLING – Richard L. Nipper, 61, of Sterling, died Center in Mendota.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at his home.

Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy is handling McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls arrangements. handled arrangements.

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Earlene K. Wickens BLOOMINGTON – Earlene K. Wickens, 66, of Bloomington, formerly of Dixon, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at her home.

She was born Dec. 31, 1948, in Dixon, the daughter of Dorothy Lillian (Burhart) McCann. Earlene married William J. Wickens on Dec. 31, 1977, in Dixon.

Earlene started her passion for cooking at the age of 16 as a waitress at Joe’s Pizza, and had many more years as a wonderful cook for the Bartlett’s and at the Chuck Wagon BBQ, and Ronda’s, all in Dixon, until her retirement in 2008. She enjoyed family gatherings, being outdoors, dancing, music, and telling stories about her life and family. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband, William J. Wickens; and four children, Dwayne L. McCann of Davenport, Iowa, Jean L. McCann of Dixon, Robin (Brian) Insley of Bloomington, and Billie Jo (Doug) Brown

of Hudson. Earlene also had eight grandchildren, Jessica (Calvin) Noah, Ashley McCann, Brooke McCann, Alicia Insley, Brianna Insley, Hailee Insley, Kaytlin Brown, and Baize Brown; and three great-grandchildren, Jade Noah, Kaydence Noah, and Ryleigh Portner, who she loved and adored.

Also surviving are her sisters, Mildred Trujillo of Fulton and Faye (Richard) Amidon of Taylor Ridge; and brothers, Richard McCann of Dixon, Thomas (Brenda) McCann of Murphysboro, and Daniel (Barb) McCann of Tampico.

She was preceded in death by her mother; sisters, Violet, Dorothy in infancy, Vivian, and Mary; and brothers, James, Donald, and Gerald.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Cremation rites will be accorded after the visitation.

A memorial has been established.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Harold W. Cook Sr. PROPHETSTOWN – Harold Wayne Cook Sr., 77, of Prophetstown, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015.

He was born Feb. 21, 1938, in Rock Falls, the son of Harold and Marie (Harney) Cook. Harold was employed at Raynor Door in Dixon for 35 years before his retirement. He attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Erie. Harold enjoyed fishing, archery and bow shooting, and riding his motorcycle across the U.S. Survivors include his daughter, Debra (James)

Holder of Dixon; his son, Harold W. Cook Jr. of Dixon; his sister, Charlotte (Russell) Spratt of Dixon; his brother, Wendell Cook of Prophetstown; one grandson; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of friends and family will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and a memorial service at noon Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling, with the Rev. Richard Kramer officiating.

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BUREAU COUNTY | BOOBY BUS

They’ve really bussed a movement What started as a way to celebrate a mother’s victory has grown into formidable fundraiser to fight cancer wasn’t going to do this anymore, he told me I was, and I was going to do it for my kids I had at home,” she said.

OHIO – Courtney Forristall always “I’m very fortunate he did that. That’s goes the extra mile to celebrate each what it took to keep me going and year that her mother remains cancer- keep me strong.”

Forristall, 30, and Conner, 53, both free.

That’s 25 years now, since Forristall of Ohio, have opposite opinions on was in kindergarten. Each year she’s marking the anniversary.

“She feels almost like she should be found a unique way to mark mom quiet, because not as Terri Conner’s special many people were day (Oct. 5, the day Bus ride for a cure as lucky as her,” Forshe was told the canCatch a ride on the Booby ristall said. “I feel like cer was gone).

Bus on Sept. 26. The cost is it’s a big deal. I feel The daughter has $35 for the ride and a T-shirt. like it should be more hung signs all over Participants can sign up at of a celebration.” the house, decorated Pipe’s Pub in Ohio and SheriThat idea of a celher mom’s car, and dan’s Walton Tap in Walton. ebration really took bought every pink The deadline is Sept. 7. hold as Conner’s item the dollar store Find Booby Bus on Face20th cancer-free year had to offer, from cur- book for updates and more approached. tains to sunglasses to information.

Forristall was a toilet seat cover. out one night Conner was 28 when More news ... with her friends she was diagnosed A benefit is planned to when they came with breast cancer. help pay for expenses for up with the idea As a wife and mother an Amboy woman who died to rent school of two children, ages from lung cancer. Page A3 buses and do 3 and 5 at the time, it Research uncovers disparia day-long bar was a worrisome time ties in cancer risks, and forcrawl to celebrate for everyone. mer President Jimmy Carter survivors and “I was very, very puts his life in doctors’ – and bring awareness scared because you God’s – hands after cancer to breast cancer. didn’t hear about can- diagnosis. Page 9A It was supposed cer at that time,” Conto be just a fun ner said. “You hear thing for friends and family, but more about it now.”

Her treatment involved a double the idea snowballed, and the party mastectomy, a hysterectomy to turned into a fundraiser to benefit ensure the cancer would not spread to other women battling breast cancer.

The event even got its own name: the her uterus, and chemotherapy, which Booby Bus. did kill the cancer.

“It was just going to be a one-time It was one of the toughest years of her life, Conner said. She said her oncolo- thing. It was never meant to be quite what it has become,” Forristall said. gist kept her fighting each day.

“When I had gotten very sick and I “It sort of took on a life of its own.

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The celebration got bigger and better each year as more people got involved. More participants who had, or knew someone who had, breast cancer joined the effort.

Most people who ride a Booby Bus come dressed in crazy pink outfits.

They travel to various bars and have a day of fun tinged with sadness, remembering those who lost their battle and bringing awareness to those still fighting.

Emotions run the gamut, said Tina O’Brien, a member of the planning committee. “You have your highs and your lows all day long,” she said.

It cost $35 to ride the bus, and there are door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction of items donated by local businesses. Each year, a local woman diagnosed with breast cancer is the benefit recipient. This year it’s Marissa Harder, 36, who grew up in DePue. She was diagnosed in March.

All told, the bus has raised about $15,000 over the past 5 years.

Conner, it can be said, is tickled pink.

“They have turned this into something that has been amazing,” she said. “What they are doing for other people – it’s phenomenal. I’m really proud of them.”

The driving force behind the Booby Bus: Organizers (from left) Brittany Lehn, Tina O’Brien, Terri Conner, her daughter Courtney Forristall and Amy Funderberg. The annual breast cancer fundraiser will be held Sept. 26.

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In addition, state officials have said they intend to cut Medicaid payments for adult dental work, but have not said when, how much or for what procedures. Every budget that the statehouse has so far tried, and failed, to pass, has included such cuts.

That leaves Fiorini and her staff trying hedge their bets, and treat as many people as they can before the money runs out.

For now, here’s how they’re doing it: • All children (for Medicaid purposes, those 20 and younger) and pregnant women will get comprehensive dental care for whatever is needed.

• All adults 21 and older will get treated for any dental emergency, and for any procedure that takes only one appointment, such as filling a cavity or getting a crown.

• Any elective procedure that takes longer than a day will be decided on a

To make an appointment Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St. in Rock Falls, can be reached at 815-626-2230.

Adult dental patients on Medicaid who need care should call and discuss their problems with staff, who will determine how best to proceed. case-by-case basis.

For example, Medicaid likely will keep paying at current rates for at least another month or 2, she learned Thursday, so procedures that will be finished before then probably can be undertaken, Fiorini said.

That’s a decision Fiorini made Thursday, after a trip to Springfield to talk to state officials. A few days ago, when she thought Medicaid cuts were coming sooner, she had staff call people who had scheduled such procedures to tell them they would have to go elsewhere for treatment.

She’s hoping those people will call the clinic back and reschedule.

In general, the clinic will not be scheduling procedures that can take longer than a day – like a $1,000

root canal, say – because if Medicaid cuts are made before such a procedure is finished, the patient will end up having to pay the bill.

“It’s not that I’m trying to decrease what I’m doing for [the public].

I just don’t want them stuck with a bill that they’ll never be able to pay, or me stuck with a cost that then will take away from services I could be giving to other people,” Fiorini said.

What she find so frustrating, Fiorini said, is the uncertainty of it all. Until Springfield makes up its mind about Medicaid payments and the rest of the budget, she and her staff must evaluate their financial situation almost daily, to determine how best to proceed with patient care.

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COMMENTS ON CONGRESS | ELECTIONS

Make it easier to vote, harder to cheat Election reform neglected, which hinders turnout LEE H. HAMILTON Bloomington, Indiana

The campaigning for next year’s elections is starting to draw more attention, and with it comes a focus on voters and their mood. Which is all well and good, but it leaves out of the equation one large bloc of citizens: people who are eligible to vote, but don’t.

Over the years, a fair number of people I’ve encountered have confessed that they do not vote – and I often surprise them by pressing them on why they don’t. They give a multitude of reasons.

The most common is that they’re too busy, or that voting takes too much time. Plenty also say they’re turned off by politics, politicians, and anything having to do with government.

“What difference does it make?” they’ll ask.

Or they’ll argue that money has so corrupted the political system that they want no part of it.

There are also legitimate reasons: people are ill or disabled, they didn’t know where to vote, or their polling place was hard to reach.

Sometimes they didn’t meet their state’s registration deadline Lee H. – which Hamilton might be a month ahead of the election – or they ran into ID requirements that stymied them.

On the whole, it didn’t take much to keep them away from the polling place.

Which, for many policy makers, is of little concern. Some don’t worry about low voter turnout; they’re more focused on making sure voters are informed. Others are pushing to make it more difficult for eligible voters to vote, since their chief concern is to protect the

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integrity of the ballot and reduce fraud.

Still, plenty are deeply concerned about falling rates of voter participation – the 2014 elections saw the lowest turnout rate since 1942, according to the United States Election Project, which found that a mere 35.9 percent of the votingeligible population cast ballots.

They’re concerned because voting doesn’t just put officeholders in place and push policy in one direction or another.

It also affirms the electoral system. When people don’t vote, they undermine the legitimacy and effectiveness of our representative democracy.

The vigor of our system depends on the vote of each citizen.

SO WHAT DO WE DO about it?

My first recommendation is actually a note of caution. Generally speaking, Democrats have emphasized making ballot access easier; Republicans have

focused on ballot integrity. Both need to be addressed if we’re to build the legislative support necessary to achieve needed changes in our electoral system. We have to make it easier to vote and harder to cheat.

We need to modernize the system. Democracies like Australia and Canada invest serious money in their election infrastructure and conduct widely acclaimed elections. Ours, by contrast, is fragile and uneven.

We’ve already had one presidential election decided by courts on a question of failed infrastructure. More embarrassing cases will certainly occur.

We also need to recognize that the days are long past when it was OK to place election administration in the hands of partisan state or local politicians. They will contest for power and use the system to influence the process.

It’s time for election management across the country to be in nonpar-

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nor the funds to do this effectively.

The aim of reforming the system is to make voting convenient, efficient, and pleasant, to make sure the mechanics work as they ought, and to ensure that disputes are handled fairly.

FINALLY, THERE’S THE question of voter ID. It’s legitimate to ensure that a person presenting himself or herself at the voting site is the same one named on the voting list. But requiring an ID needs to be accompanied by aggressive efforts to find voters and provide free access to the voting booth.

Instead, a lot of states that have instituted ID requirements have dismissed the idea that this imposes a responsibility to reach out to voters and make IDs available to those who can’t afford it.

They’re subverting representative democracy.

Note to readers: Lee Hamilton is director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University; distinguished scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and professor of practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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tisan hands.

The aim of reforming the system is to make voting convenient, efficient, and pleasant, to make sure the mechanics work as they ought, and to ensure that disputes are handled fairly.

This means that state governments, not localities, should be responsible for the accuracy and quality of voter lists and for educating the public about voting. Often, local governments have neither the expertise

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Nate Beeler, GateHouse News Service

Tourism packs powerful punch What we think Wise investments in tourism yield positive results for our region. Tourism spending is up, and that benefits many people.

T

he Sauk Valley hosted a special tourist last week – the director of the Illinois Office of Tourism himself.

Cory Jobe took in some tourist sites in the Dixon area – the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Dixon Riverfront among them – ahead of the annual dinner Thursday evening in Oregon for the Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Jobe’s visit came in the wake of news reported last month by Blackhawk Waterways about the economic impact of tourism in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties.

The good news: Regional tourism-related expenditures in 2014 were up 6.6 percent compared to 2013. We’re talking total expenditures of nearly $160 million here.

That packs quite a positive and powerful punch to the local economy, in terms of spending on lodging, food, transportation, retail sales, and entertainment.

By county, tourism spending was up a hefty 9.4 percent in Ogle County, 7.4 percent in Carroll, 5.1 percent in Whiteside, and 1.8 percent in Lee. Jobe pointed to the positive outcomes that develop when communities collaborate on tourist activities, particularly in an era when state financial resources are tight.

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

Blackhawk Waterways appears to be a good example of collaboration, if what its director, Diane Bausman, says is any indication.

“Everything we do is collaboration,” she said. “We promote our region as a destination.”

It must be working.

The region’s tourism growth, in percentage terms, exceeds the overall growth of Illinois’ tourism.

One thing that Jobe mentioned bears repeating. “People want to come explore, touch, feel, experience the real America,” Jobe said, as opposed to going to places like Disney World.

“Where else better than the state of Illinois?”

That leads us to a major tourism destination along the Rock River in Ogle County: the Black Hawk statue. The 104-year-old concrete monolith is undergoing $825,000 in renovations.

One might wonder whether spending all that money is worth it.

Well, when you consider the value of the estimated 400,000 visitors a year who trek to Lowden State Park to see Black Hawk, the statue’s immense value to the region becomes crystal clear.

Wise investments in tourism pack a punch.

Sauk Valley communities should pursue them with vigor.

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Midwesterners’ ways are hard to understand

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PAT BREEDING Dixon

Help me understand.

Not being raised in the Midwest leaves me with some questions regarding the way things are done in the heartland.

Do folks here really think hands-free cell usage is holding the phone 2 feet from your mouth while driving?

Do folks think that driving 45 or 50 in a 25-mph zone, with the stereo booming while talking on the phone in a residential area, isn’t noticed by your kids when they’re in the back seat?

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.

Do folks think that throwing their fast food containers and beer cans alongside the road won’t be replicated by their kids, when they’re in the back seat when you do it?

Do folks who mow their grass into the street think they are doing someone a favor by adding weed seed to others’ lawns and debris in the roadway?

Does having third-,

fourth-, and even fifthplace finishes glorified on signs at the entrances to Midwestern towns send the message that average and below average is OK? If you tried or showed up, it deserves major recognition by the community at large?

Does paying for buses back and forth for a onehalf day of school seem like a good use of your tax dollars?

Does having a “we support state workers” sign in your yard, and you’re a state worker, send the right message to those who vote? Especially if few, or for that matter, any, non-state workers have the signs?

Does having “Start Seeing Motorcycles” signs all over help reduce accidents, when

“Our founders warned more than 200 years ago that their study of history and their understanding of human nature had led them to caution against the suspension of individual liberties, especially in time of war.”

Al Gore, former U.S. vice president, 2007

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almost all motorcycle riders wear black and gray in an area of the country where the horizon is almost always black and gray?

Just a few things I wonder about as I go about becoming a Midwesterner.

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All creatures great and small While walking through the park one day, you’ll see just about every subject nature’s kingdom has to offer

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

An aerial view of the Lincoln Park Zoo.

CHICAGO – Animals from all over the world, some adorable youngsters, a carousel, and activities for children and adults make Lincoln Park Zoo a good end-of-summer stop or an excellent autumn excursion.

Regenstein Macaque Forest opened this spring at the zoo. Here, visitors will encounter nine Japanese macaques (snow monkeys), one of which was born in May. These redfaced monkeys are Japanese natives.

The gorillas aren’t about to be outdone by the macaques. The Regenstein Center for African Apes has a youngster as well – a western lowland gorilla baby, about 7 months old.

Also new to the zoo is the “Nature in Motion Sculpture Show,” with 15 works of art found throughout the zoo’s grounds. Free sculpture show tours are offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the Gateway Pavilion near East Gate. Guests also are welcome to view the sculptures on their own during zoo hours.

Evening sculpture strolls are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 and Oct. 14. The cost is $13 for guests 16 and older.

Registration is required and can be done at the zoo’s website, lpzoo.org.

Activities range from shopping at the Wild Things Gift Shop to riding the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel, which holds up to 50 passengers. Another ride at the zoo is the seasonal Lionel Train Adventure, which takes 28 riders on a journey through a variety of scenery. The caboose is accessible to wheelchairs. Both rides cost $3 each.

A trip to the zoo wouldn’t be complete without something to eat. Look for nourishment at the Patio at Cafe Brauer, the Park Place Cafe, and Eadie

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What: Lincoln Park Zoo Where: 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago Hours: Through Sept. 2, the zoo is open 10 a.m.5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on weekends; after that, the zoo is open 10 a.m.5 p.m. through October Cost: No charge Information: lpzoo.org or 312-742-2000

Latest arrivals The latest arrivals at Lincoln Park Zoo, and where to find them: • A baby Hoffman’s two-toed sloth, born July 25, Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House • Nine mangalitsa piglets, born May 20, Farm-in-the-Zoo • Two adult, female African lions, arrived May 13, Kovier Lion House • European white stork chick, born May 8, Regenstein Birds of Prey Exhibit • Baby crowned lemur, born April 23, Helen Brach Primate House

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When you’re done visiting the real thing at the zoo, you can hop on some carousel creatures on the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel. Rides cost $3.

Levy’s Landmark Cafe. Seasonal offerings are Safari Cafe and the Ice Cream Shoppe at Cafe Brauer.

Of course, the highlight of any zoo visit is its inhabitants: mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Plenty of choices are there to suit a guest’s interests. The McCormick Bird House and its colorful feathered inhabitants are ready to welcome visitors, and the Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo is bound to be a treat to for all ages. It allows a closer look at North American river otters, black bears, American beavers and red wolves.

In the Farm-in-the-Zoo, it’s down home on the farm. Cows, pigs, ponies, sheep, chickens and goats are in residence. Many other areas continue to add to the list of animals to discover and learn more about.

Website will match you with some real dogs Site helps find compatible canines Tribune News Service

Are you looking for a special someone for long runs on the beach – or for snuggling together on the sofa, watching a movie?

Do you prefer the strong, assertive type – or shy and deferential?

Your answers could help you find the perfect match … in a dog.

A new pet-adoption website, PawsLikeMe. com, uses a series of questions about your personality, lifestyle, likes and dislikes to find your ideal pooch from adoption listings across the country.

It’s the Match.com for would-be pet parents.

“We realized that people had a lot of difficulty finding the right pet,” says Elizabeth Holmes, 41, the company’s CEO and co-founder, who lives in Cocoa, Florida.

For years before moving to Florida, she ran a dogrescue group in Ohio.

“Oftentimes, people would return a pet because they had made a bad decision,” she says.

“Seventy percent of pets [change families] more than once in their lifetime. We knew there had to be a better way” – especially with an estimated 3.5 million pets still being euthanized each year in the United States.

Holmes joined forces 18 months ago with her sister, Marianna Benko, 33, of Orlando, a clinical social worker; and Coleen Johnston, 38, a Palm Bay, Florida, veterinarian. They came up with an algorithm that finds suitable matches among dogs at government shelters, rescue groups and nonprofit organizations in your desired ZIP code.

“I was their vet,” Johnston says, nodding toward three of Holmes’ four dogs. “One day she and I were talking, and she said, ‘Wouldn’t it be

cool if we could match people and pets based on personality?’ I said, ‘That would be awesome.’”

The website doesn’t charge anyone to list a pet for adoption, nor does it take any percentage of the adoption fee charged by nonprofit groups. For individuals looking to find a new home for their own dog, the company collects a $180 fee, which includes pet insurance, product discounts, and guidance for the new owner. In addition, up to half is donated to local shelters or adoption groups.

Among the various pet-adoption platforms already online – Petfinder and Petango, for instance – the founders say PawsLikeMe is unique.

“We look at compatibility and people’s environment,” says Benko, who has also volunteered for dog-rescue groups and led pet-therapy sessions with patients in long-term care facilities. “We also really look at how people relate to their pets.”

Do you care whether your dog messes up your house? Gets fur on your clothes? Is a slow learner?

Do you want an independent dog – or one that always wants to be at your side?

“A lot of people – especially first-time pet owners – don’t think about those things,” Johnston says.

Though the company is just starting out, initial reaction is positive.

In the coming months, Holmes says, plans call for reincorporating as a B-corporation, a for-profit venture with an altruistic goal. The trio also will add cats, perhaps next year.

“There’s a lot of work in looking at cats,” Holmes said. “The considerations are totally different. But I will say there’s a ton of interest.”

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She’s in the doghouse for doing the right thing Dear Abby, A man I work with found a dog on his way to the office. He picked it up, took it home and was immediately talking about what a good playmate the dog would make. He said he tried to call the local animal shelter, but was put on hold twice, so he gave up.

I felt he should have made more of an attempt to find the owner before claiming it as his own.

I immediately posted a free “found dog” ad online and, 3 weeks later, received a message.

It turned out the dog belonged to a 72-year-old woman who lives alone.

She discovered her back door open one day and her dog missing. I put my co-worker in touch

thy from some of our coworkers who seem to be upset with me for posting the found dog ad. Am I wrong to think this small effort should have been expected in this situation, and what I did was the right thing?

– Did the Right Thing in Texas

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

with the lady and said I’d leave it to him to do what he felt was best. After confirming the dog was indeed hers, he reluctantly returned it to her.

He is now telling everyone he’s very sad at his loss and that it was “almost as hard as having a dog put to sleep.” He’s receiving major sympa-

Dear Did, I don’t think you did anything wrong, and I’m 100 percent positive that the dog’s owner would agree with me. She was probably worried sick, wondering if her beloved companion was lying injured or dead in a ditch somewhere.

While I appreciate your co-worker feeling a sense of loss at having to return the dog, he should be

comforted in the knowledge that it’s in a home where it is loved and cared for. And that is not comparable to having to have one euthanized. However, because he is grieving, suggest he ask the owner for visitation. Out of gratitude, she may agree.

Dear Abby, I have been with my partner, “Pat,” for 10 years. For personal reasons, we have chosen not to get married. I call him my partner because, for the majority of our 10 years together, we have lived together. We share multiple financial commitments, and he is truly my partner in life.

My problem is, when I refer to Pat as my partner, people immediately

ask me if I’m gay. I’m less worried about people thinking I might be a lesbian, but more that people might think Pat is a woman. Even his family members have remarked when I refer to him as my partner.

I know our friends and family respect our choice to not be married, but I’m not sure what to call him other than my partner. I feel that “boyfriend” is too casual for our level of commitment.

I don’t have a problem calling Pat my partner. I do have a problem with all the unnecessary confusion that follows.

What should I call the man I am committed to and who is equally committed to me, when we have chosen to take the

“no ring” route together?

– Not Single in St. Louis

Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue, Rock Falls, 815590-8881.

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

Hayride to Pine View Campground, 6-10 p.m., leave from and return to Teen Turf, 235 W. Main St., Amboy.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-6268610.

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

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, courthouse lawn, Oregon.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

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

Rock through the Ages concert, 6-8 p.m., Reagan Bath House in Lowell Park, 2114 Lowell Park, Dixon.

Dear Not Single, You could use “better half,” but I think the word “partner” describes your relationship very well. If someone asks if you are gay or if Pat is a woman, don’t be defensive – just say no. Giving more information to someone who isn’t close enough to you to already be aware of your situation is oversharing.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday, Aug. 21 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, 815288-9236.

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

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

Intermediate line dancing, 10 a.m., contact Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230

for location.

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

Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Sterling Public Library, 815-6251370.

Lunch and Learn Program, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Senior Citizen Day and gift distribution, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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.

Potluck lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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.

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

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

Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. All-ages open mic night, 5-9 p.m., Triangle-Veterans

Saturday, Aug. 22 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Saturday, Aug. 22 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., closed, former St.

Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2315.

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

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Wal-Mart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 7 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Affliction of Addiction Nar-

cotics Anonymous, noon and 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

Road, Rochelle.

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., closed, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

Sunday, Aug. 23 Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

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

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

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

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

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

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Scientists find a tiny clue and solve a big mystery Tribune News Service

Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise.

The work solves a big mystery: Since 2007, researchers have known that a gene called FTO was related to obesity, but they didn’t know how, and could not tie it to appetite or other known factors.

Now experiments reveal that a faulty version of the gene causes energy from food to be stored as fat rather than burned. Genetic tinkering in mice and on human cells in the lab suggests this can be reversed, giving hope that a drug or other treatment might be developed to do the same in people.

The work was led by scientists at MIT and Harvard University and published online Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine.

The discovery challenges the notion that “when people get obese, it was basically their own choice because they choose to eat too much or not exercise,” said study leader Melina Claussnitzer, a genetics specialist at Harvardaffiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Independent experts praised the discovery.

“It’s a big deal,” said Dr. Clifford Rosen, a scientist at Maine Medical Center Research Institute and an associate editor at the medical journal.

“A lot of people think the obesity epidemic is all about eating too much,” but our fat cells play a role in how food gets used, he said. With this discovery, “you now have a pathway for drugs that can make those fat cells work differently.”

Several obesity drugs are already on the market, but they are generally used for shortterm weight loss and are aimed at the brain and appetite; they don’t directly target metabolism.

Researchers can’t guess how long it might take before a drug based on the new findings becomes available. But it’s unlikely it would be a magic pill that would enable people to eat anything they want without packing on the pounds.

With age and race come cancer risks

Carter puts his life in the hands of medicine, and God

CHICAGO (AP) – New research shows that chances of dying from very early breast cancer are small but the disease is riskier for young women and blacks, the same disparities seen for more advanced cancer.

Death rates in the 20 years after diagnosis totaled about 3 percent for women whose breast cancer was confined to a milk duct. The death rates were twice as high for those who were younger than 35 at the time of diagnosis, and in blacks – but still lower than those with more common invasive breast cancer.

The findings will likely add to the debate over how to treat these early kinds of tumors that some have said should not even be considered a true cancer because they rarely spread.

The study authors analyzed U.S. government data on more than 100,000 women diagnosed from 1988 to 2011 with DCIS – ductal carcinoma in situ. Women were age 54 on average at diagnosis.

More than 900 women died of breast cancer

ATLANTA (AP) – Former President Jimmy Carter announced Thursday that his cancer showed up in four small spots on his brain and he will immediately begin radiation treatment, saying he is “at ease with whatever comes.”

“I’m ready for anything and looking forward to a new adventure,” said Carter, appearing upbeat and making jokes as he openly talked about his melanoma during a news conference.

Carter said at first he thought the cancer was confined to his liver. He thought an operation Aug. 3 had completely removed it, “so I was quite relieved.”

But that same afternoon, an MRI showed it was on his brain.

“I just thought I had a few weeks left, but I was AP surprisingly at ease. I’ve F o r m e r P r e s i d e n t had a wonderful life,” the Jimmy Carter talks 90-year-old Carter said. about his cancer diag“I’ve had thousands of nosis Thursday during friends, I’ve had an excit- a news conference in ing, adventurous and Atlanta. gratifying existence. So I was surprisingly at ease, much more so than my wife was. But now I feel it’s in the hands of God.” His father, brother and two sisters died of pancreatic cancer. His mother also had the disease.

What the former president has, he said, is melanoma, and experts say his lifelong activities may have increased his risk for skin cancer. He lives in the South, is fair-skinned and freckled, and through Habitat for Humanity and travel, has spent a lot of time outdoors, noted Dr. Anna Pavlick, co-director of the melanoma program at NYU’s Laura & Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center.

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JAMA Oncology: jamaoncology.com American Cancer Society: cancer.org during the study years.

Some had developed invasive disease in either breast, but more than 500 deaths were in women never diagnosed with a second tumor or recurrence, meaning their DCIS had likely spread before they received treatment, Narod said.

The study was published Thursday in JAMA Oncology.

DCIS will be found in about 60,000 U.S. women this year, versus more than 230,000 women expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, the cancer society estimates.

More women have been diagnosed with DCIS in recent years because of increased screening and better imaging techniques.

Standard DCIS treatment is lumpectomy followed by radiation, although some women choose to have the entire breast or even both breasts removed. The

study found that radiation reduced chances for disease recurrence but didn’t lower 20-year survival chances. That may lead some women to skip radiation, said Dr. Steven Narod, the lead author and a senior scientist at Women’s College Research Institute in Toronto.

By contrast, the results might lead some young women and blacks to seek more aggressive treatment including chemotherapy, although that isn’t usually recommended when the death rate is less than 10 percent, he said.

Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, the American Cancer Society’s deputy chief medical officer, said women diagnosed with DCIS shouldn’t panic, because chances for being cured are good.

Dr. Richard Bleicher, a breast cancer expert at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, noted that the study lacked information that may have influenced women’s outcomes, including whether younger women who died had genetic mutations that may have put them at risk.

PROSTHETICS

Charity helps make children whole again U.S. group gives new limbs to Tanzanian youth butchered by superstition NEW YORK (AP) – As 5-year-old Baraka Cosmas Lusambo slept in his family’s home in western Tanzania in March, men wielding torches and knives burst in, knocked his mother unconscious, held him down and sliced off his right hand in the name of witchcraft.

Baraka has albinism, a condition that leaves the afflicted with little or no pigment in their skin or eyes – and makes their body parts valuable on the black market in parts of Africa as ingredients in potions said to give the user wealth and good luck.

“We were simply sleeping when someone just arrived,” Baraka told The Associated Press recently for an interview conducted in his native Swahili.

“They came to me with machetes.”

A U.S. charity is now helping Baraka and four other albino children escape the threat, at least temporarily, by bringing them stateside. The Global Medical Relief Fund, started in 1997 by Elissa Montanti, helps children from crisis zones who have lost limbs get custom prostheses.

Montanti, moved by an article she read about Baraka, reached out to Under the Same Sun, a Canada-based group that

advocates for and protects people with albinism in Tanzania and had been sheltering Baraka since his attack in March.

When Montanti asked if she could help him, the group asked whether she would also help four other victims get prosthetics, as well. She agreed and brought all five to live for the summer at her charity’s home in New York’s Staten Island while they underwent the process of getting fitted for and learning to use prostheses.

“They’re not getting their arm back,” Montanti said. “But they are getting something that is going help them lead a productive life and be part of society and not be looked upon as a freak or that they are less than whole.”

Albinism affects about one out of every 15,000 people in Tanzania, according to the U.N. Anyone with the condition is at risk, and people attacked once can be attacked again.

The government there outlawed witch doctors last year in hopes of curtailing the attacks, but the new law hasn’t stopped them. There has been a sharp increase in attacks in Tanzania and neighboring Malawi, according to the U.N. Tanzania

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Pendo Noni takes a break in her room in New York on July 1. Pendo and four other children also with albinism are in the U.S. to receive free surgery and prostheses at a hospital. recorded at least eight in back to the U.S. to get the past year. new prostheses as they The children have been grow. in the U.S. since June.

One of the victims, Once they receive their 17-year-old Kabula Nkanew limbs after a few rango Masanja, told the months, they will return AP in an interview conhome to safe houses in ducted in Swahili that Tanzania run by Under her attackers asked her the Same Sun. Montan- family for money, and ti’s fund will bring them that her mother offered

the family’s bicycle because they had none.

The attackers refused, held the girl down, and in three hacks cut off her right arm to the armpit.

Before leaving with her arm in a plastic bag, her attackers told her mother other men would be back to take her daughter’s organs – but they didn’t return.

The girl thinks constantly about her missing limb.

“I feel bad because I still don’t know what they did with my arm, where it is, what benefits they derived from it – or if they simply dumped it,” Kabula said.

Montanti said that they’ve become like her adopted kids.

As the group gathered recently for a barbecue dinner near the pool, Montanti interlocked one of her hands with Baraka’s remaining one and whispered, “I love you.”

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

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

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

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

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

All services in Spanish & English.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Thomas Dzielak. Phone: 625-4508.

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

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

Everyone is welcome!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Father Andrew Bro, Supply Priest.

Schedule of Masses and Services: Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, low mass with hymns, 10:00 a.m. coffee and fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN (ELCA), corner of 8th Ave. and W. 5th, Rock Falls. Henrietta J. Milner, Pastor; Worship: Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. Sept. thru May; Thursday evenings 6:30. Elevator and facilities for disabled persons. Air Conditioned. Church office: 625-3575.

ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN (ELCA), 703 Third Ave., Sterling. Rev. Mark Oehlert. Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School immediately following worship. Alternative Worship Wed. 6:15 p.m. Fa-

Addressing God by Name I

“Do not be anxious about anything,but in every situation,by prayer and petition,with thanksgiving,present your requests to God.” —Philippians 4:6

t is well known that there are many names for God in the Bible, from Jehovah and Yahweh, which are personal names, to names like Elohim, El-Shaddai and Adonai, which are more like titles. This raises an interesting and important question: how should we address God? It probably depends on the context, and as long as we are being respectful, the particular choice may not be crucial, but we certainly should be careful to not misuse God’s name, for profane purposes (Leviticus 22:2), or simply using God’s name in vain (Exodus 20:7) So what do these names mean? Jehovah and Yahweh are both derived from the Tetragrammaton, the four-letter name for God, YHWH, which means “I am who am,” and indicates that God is the ultimate being, Being itself, and that God encompasses everything. Elohim means Strength or Power, El-Shaddai means God Almighty, and Adonai means Lord or Master. So all these names are appropriate for particular prayers, and we should use the name appropriate to the context.

And just as our earthly mother and father enjoy hearing from us, so too does our heavenly father enjoy hearing from His children. – Christopher Simon

cilities air conditioned and equipped for the handicapped, including elevator.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nursery provided. Elevator available.

Air conditioning. Handicap accessible.

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

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

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

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

Nursery provided. Contact Church Office for questions 815-625-1968 TAMPICO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, (Two blocks west of Casey’s) Welcomes Pastor Leanne Keate. Church phone 815438-6105; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (starting again in Sep); Sunday Church Service 10:30 a.m., Fellowship to follow.

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

COLETA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 112 North Main St., Hyewon “Sophia” Hyon, Pastor. Worship Hour: 9:00 a.m.; Fellowship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School for All ages 10:30 a.m. Fully

handicapped acessible and air conditioned. (Rides available, call 336-2226) NAZARENE FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 13th Ave., and 5th St., Sterling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transportation disponible. 626-8419.

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

AMAZING GRACE OF STERLING, 512 Second Avenue, Sterling. Rev. Loren Schlomer, pastor. Saturday evening service 6 p.m., Sunday worship 10 a.m.

Midweek service Wednesday 7 p.m.

Kids church during Sunday services.

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

Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

ABIDING WORD CHURCH, an Associate of RHEMA Bible Church.

Corner of 6th Avenue and Lynn Blvd.,

Sterling. Rev. Scott D. Porter, Sr. Pastor; Saturday Night service 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Celebration service 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Phone 625-9377; Home phone 625-3420.

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

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

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

SHALOM ASSEMBLY OF YAHWEH, Sabbath Meetings Sat. at 1:30 p.m.; Sabbath School Sat. at 4 p.m.; (815)718-1323. Pastor H.R. Castillo. wwwforhisname.com COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK, at 106 Gaston St., Prairieville, Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m.; Bible Study every Tuesday at 6:00pm: Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome. Contact Pastor Charlie White 815-445-5912 for more information.

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

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH MORRISON, Meets Sundays at 10:00a.m. at MIT Auditorium 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison. Kidzlink (Birth-5th grade) During Sunday Service. Office location 125 W. Main St., Morrison, Phone 815-956-0090, Email morrison@crossroadscn.com Crave Students Ministries 201 W. Market Street, Morrison (Grade 6-12) Wednesday nights doors open at 6:30p.m.

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Paul Newman, who won an Oscar for “The Color of Money,” said, “If you’re playing in a poker game and you look around the table and can’t tell who the sucker is, it’s you.”

Poker players need to “read” their opponents, judging what they hold from their bets and their body language. Bridge experts also read their opponents, during the bidding and play.As an example, in today’s deal, how should South play in three no-trump? West leads the club king. South ducks the first two clubs and takes the third. East follows twice, then discards a low diamond.

North was not expecting his partner to have any problems, but the duplication of values in the red suits has left South with only seven top winners:

three hearts, three diamonds and one club. He must take two spade tricks. How should declarer try to accomplish that?

The right start is low to dummy’s queen. If East wins with

the ace, South should play a spade to dummy’s 10 on the second round. But if the spade queen wins, declarer returns to his hand in a red suit and leads another spade.

If West plays low again, South must hope that he can read his opponents.

If East fumbled on the first round of the suit, declarer should finesse dummy’s 10.

East would hesitate only with the ace. Or, if West paused momentarily on either round, South should put up dummy’s king. Similarly, without the ace, West would have had no reason to waver.

If both played low smoothly, declarer must guess – good luck.

All right, I would tend to finesse the 10 because East had to find only one good play; West would have had to make two. © 2015 UFS

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Charges swapped for guilty plea in traffic camera case CHICAGO (AP) – The former chief executive of a red-light camera company changed her plea to guilty Thursday in a scheme that funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to secure $124 million in city of Chicago contracts.

Karen Finley, a longtime executive at Phoenixbased Redflex Traffic Systems Inc., looked calm as she pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Chicago, telling Judge Virginia Kendall she understood she now faced the possibility of spending up to 5 years behind bars.

Finley, 55, of Cave Creek, Arizona, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit federal-program bribery. Under the terms of a plea deal, prosecutors agreed to dismiss more than a dozen other counts. Sentencing was set for Feb. 18.

Chicago awarded its first contract to Redflex in 2003 and signed others later as it expanded its red-light enforcement program. Much-vilified by drivers, the program uses cameras to automatically record and ticket drivers who run red lights.

In June, Finley pleaded guilty to similar charges in a federal case in Ohio.

In the Chicago case, Finley acknowledged that she arranged for cash and benefits to go to a city transportation official, John Bills, and his friend; the benefits included a golf trip and hiring the official’s friend as a Redflex contractor, according to the plea agreement.

Bills, who retired in 2012, has pleaded not guilty to extortion, bribery and other charges.

His trial is scheduled for January.

DEKALB COUNTY

Vote on round-the-clock electronic bingo delayed SYCAMORE (AP) – The DeKalb County Board has decided to delay voting on a resolution that would support efforts of a Native American tribe to open a 24-hour electronic bingo operation near the town of Shabbona.

Board Vice Chairman Tracy Jones told constituents Wednesday that the Prairie Potawatomi Nation has been a good neighbor, but he wants additional time for board members to learn more about the resolution’s impact.

After progress on the

project paused for 7 years, the tribe revived plans earlier this month to build the gaming facility on 129 acres of its land, which would be held in trust with the federal government.

The facility wouldn’t require a license from the state, but it would be regulated by a federal agency, the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Tribal leaders estimate the bingo hall would create 400 new jobs.

They expect it to attract 930,000 visitors each year and contribute $12 million to the local economy.

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Abbott .............................. 48.53 Alcoa .................................. 9.03 AltriaCorp ........................ 54.74 Autonation ...................... 60.80 American Express ........... 78.75 Arris-Group ..................... 26.92 Apple.............................. 112.65 ADM................................. 46.22 AT&T ................................ 33.95 Bank of America.............. 16.73 Boeing............................ 136.99 BorgWarner ..................... 45.30 BP ..................................... 34.40 Casey’s ........................... 106.51

Caterpillar ....................... 76.41 CenturyLink .................... 27.71 Chevron ........................... 79.25 Cisco ................................ 27.04 Citigroup ......................... 55.35 CNW ................................ 35.48 CocaCola ......................... 40.55 ConAgra........................... 43.96 Dean ................................ 16.94 Deere & Co ...................... 90.66 Disney ............................ 100.06 Donaldson....................... 32.52 DuPont ............................ 52.41 Exxon ............................... 74.58 Ford ................................. 14.41 Exelon .............................. 33.81 GE .................................... 25.20 FifthThird ........................ 20.46 HawaiianElectric ............ 29.94 Hewlett Packard ............. 27.36 HomeDepot .................. 120.62

Intel Corp. ....................... 27.53 IBM ................................ 152.68 IntlPaper.......................... 46.02 JCPenney ........................... 8.20 JohnsonControls............. 43.19 Johnson&Johnson .......... 98.79 JPMorgan Chase ............. 65.95 Kroger .............................. 36.69 Leggett&Platt .................. 48.05 Manpower ....................... 91.70 McDonald’s ..................... 99.75 Merck&Co ....................... 56.96 Microsoft ......................... 45.66 3M .................................. 143.36 Monsanto ...................... 100.18 Newell .............................. 43.22 AGL .................................. 48.55 Nike................................ 112.30 Parker-Han.................... 108.17

Pfizer ................................ 34.56 Pepsico ............................ 97.99 Procter&Gamble ............. 73.93 RaymondJames............... 55.51 Republic .......................... 42.98 Sears Hldg ....................... 22.97 SensientTech .................. 66.30 Sprint ................................. 4.69 Staples ............................. 14.04 TheTravelers ................. 105.72 UnitedContinental ......... 56.66 UnitedTech ..................... 95.85 USBancorp ...................... 44.11 USSteel ............................ 16.90 Verizon ............................ 46.89 Walgreen ......................... 89.77 WalMartStores ................ 68.44 WalMartMexico .............. 22.81 WasteMgt ........................ 52.58 Wendy’s ............................. 9.26

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Sept. 3.71; Dec. 3.82 ½; March 3.93 3⠄4 Soybeans: Sept. 9.21 ½;

Nov. 9.07 Âź; Jan. 9.11 3â „4 Soybean oil: Sept. 27.98; Dec. 28.28 Soybean meal: Sept.

330.90; Dec. 318.70 Wheat: Sept. 5.06 Ÿ; Dec. 5.11 Ÿ Oats: Sept. 2.21 ½; Dec.

2.33 Live cattle: Aug. 146.47; Oct. 146.32; Dec. 148.47 Feeder cattle: Aug. 213.20; Oct. 203.97 Lean hogs: Oct 64.75; Dec. 61.30; Feb. 66.15 Sugar: Oct. 10.62

Cotton: Oct. 67.66 T-Bonds: Sept. 160 3â „32 Silver: Sept. 15.49 Gold: Dec. 1153.00 Copper: Sept. 2.3215 Crude: Oct. 41.18 Dollar Index: Sept. 95.98 Ethanol: Sept. 1.464

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Tamed by Lions Washington’s Robert Griffin III leaves Thursday’s exhibition game against the Lions with a stinger and a possible head injury. RGIII was sacked three times and hit several other times.

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Friday, August 21, 2015 Numbers game Jake Arrieta picked up his 12th straight quality start Thursday in Cubs’ 7-1 win over the Braves. That is the longest streak for a Cub pitcher since Greg Maddux had 14 in 1992.

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MLB | CARDINALS

Next-manup theory at its finest

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | 2015 SEASON PREVIEWS STERLING GOLDEN WARRIORS

Cards excelling in spite of injuries

BY R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer

ST. LOUIS – Building the best record in the major leagues is hard work.

The St. Louis Cardinals have overcome more than their share of injuries, leaning heavily on a pitching staff that always keeps them close, and plugging gaps with youngsters who have risen to the moment.

Stephen Piscotty is a case in point.

The 24-year-old rookie leads the team with a .333 average since making his major league debut July 21.

On Wednesday night, he hit his second home run in a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants, after being robbed of a long ball by center fielder Juan Perez his first time up.

Piscotty appreciates that hitting coach John Mabry is not overloading him.

“He’s done a really good job of just kind of letting me go and play, maybe a little nugget of information that can help,” Piscotty said.

“We’ve been talking about it and just kind of stacking it one little thing at a time.”

Rookie Tommy Pham was manager Mike Matheny’s choice to fill in for injured Randal Grichuk in center field. He chose him over veteran Peter Bourjos, because Pham had been hot at Triple-A Memphis. Pham came through Wednesday, scoring the tying run in the seventh inning on a grounder with a head-first slide that dislodged the ball from Giants catcher Andrew Slusac.

When Piscotty and Pham made it to the Cardinals, they both heard the same thing: Just be yourself.

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Junior Turner Morse (left) and senior Jordan Asbury spent the summer catching passes from quarterback Sterling Thornton at Roscoe Eades Stadium. The Warriors hope the extra work will result in more success through the air this season.

GAME OF CATCH

Golden Warriors plan more air strikes in 2015

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5555 @BrianWeidman

Did you know?

Sterling Chevrolet Field is where the Sterling Golden Warriors’ offense hopes to put on a show in the 2015 football season.

It’s the work put in during the summer on that surface when nobody was watching, however, that is a key to that success.

The team’s top two returning receivers, junior Turner Morse and senior Jordan Asbury, were among a group that gathered a few times a week to run routes and

• Sterling Thornton’s 1,255 rushing yards in 2014 was third in the area, behind only Erie-Prophetstown’s Dylan Binion (1,631) and Newman’s Brady Rude (1,548). All three players return in 2015. catch passes from senior quarterback Sterling Thornton. The Golden Warriors, under fourth-year head coach Jon Schlemmer, are incorporating the passing game more and more, and the extra summer work, they hope, will pay dividends when the regular season begins

Aug. 28 at Rock Falls.

“It was basically the same thing every day,” Asbury said. “We’d go through each set of routes, maybe out of different formations or maybe on the other side.”

Asbury, who lines up on the outside, caught 11 passes for 104 yards and one touchdown in 2014. Morse, a slot receiver, emerged as the top receiving threat with 30 catches for 321 yards and two scores.

Morse noted putting in some extra time in the offseason should help the effectiveness between the QB and receiving corps.

CATCH CONTINUED ON B4

ROCK FALLS ROCKETS

Old-school feel to new direction Montgomery brings tried-and-true methods to Rockets’ reboot

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5555 @CodyCutter35

AP

Yadier Molina is greeted by teammates in the dugout Wednesday after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the Giants.

Despite a laundry list of injuries, the Cardinals have the best record in baseball.

SPORTS inside

Two years ago, the Rock Falls offense put up lots points.

Last year, with many of the same players, the points nearly disappeared.

Then-head coach Scott Berge announced his resignation effective at the end of the season, and wound up being suspended by the school after Week 6.

A winless season ended with a 63-14 loss to Big Northern West champion

Did you know?

• Rock Falls has one win in Big Northern West play since joining in 2011.

That came against Oregon in 2012.

Rockford Lutheran.

The playbook was wiped clean, and all remaining coaches needed to be rehired to keep their jobs.

Needless to say, Rock Falls Rockets football was at its Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com lowest point before athletic Rock Falls coach Rich Montgomery coaches a drill during director Rich Montgomery practice last week. Montgomery, who is starting his second stepped in to take over in tour of duty as Rockets’ coach, has brought in a veteran staff the spring. that has helped change the tone around a Rock Falls team coming off on an 0-9 season.

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MLB

BOYS GOLF

Arrieta puts Cubs back on track, B3.

Buck plays well in loss, B4.

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Feeling bugged Peyton Manning Former Colts coach Tony Dungy says quarterback suspected that Patriots bugged visitors’ locker room to gain an advantage.

Second choice Derek Jeter Former Yankee says that general manager Brian Cashman told him during 2010 negotiations that he’d rather have Troy Tulowitzki.

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Friday, August 21, 2015

NFL | BEARS

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Packers unveil plans for Titletown The Packers unveiled plans Thursday for a fourstar hotel, brewery and restaurant, sports medicine facility, and a 10-acre public plaza on team property west of Lambeau Field dubbed the Titletown District.

The three anchor tenants will be the 150-room Lodge Kohler hotel, run by the plumbing-andhospitality company Kohler Co., Hinterland brewery, and Bellin Health, a major Packers sponsor.

Kramer injured in suicide attempt Former Bear quarterback Erik Kramer was hospitalized on Tuesday night after a reported suicide attempt at a motel in Calabasas, California.

Kramer, 50, suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to NBC News. Marshawn Kramer told NBC News that her former husband has been suffering from depression that she believes is related to his playing career.

The past few years have been difficult for Kramer, who went through a divorce in 2010 and the loss of his son, Griffen, who was 18 when he died of heroin overdose in 2011.

MLB

Giants trade for Reds’ Byrd The Giants acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash Thursday from the Reds to boost their injuryplagued outfield for the stretch run.

Center fielder Angel Pagan is on the 15-day disabled list with an injured right knee. Left fielder Nori Aoki came off the 7-day concussion list Thursday ahead of the series opener at Pittsburgh, but right fielder Hunter Pence went on the DL with a strained left oblique.

The 37-year-old Byrd hit .237 with 19 home runs and 42 RBIs in 96 games with the Reds.

Dodgers nearing $300 million mark Chase Utley’s acquisition put the Dodgers close to becoming the first baseball team with a $300 million luxury-tax payroll.

The trade Wednesday that sent the six-time AllStar second baseman from Philadelphia to the NL West leaders raised the Dodgers’ projected payroll for tax purposes to about $298.5 million, according to calculations by Major League Baseball. Performance bonuses for other players and end-of-season award bonuses could make the Dodgers the first team to reach the $300 million mark.

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Today Boys golf 4 p.m.

• Riverdale, United Township at Fulton

Saturday Boys golf 8:30 a.m.

• Dixon, Oregon at Jefferson Invitational 1 p.m.

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Bears receiver Marquess Wilson gets tackled during the Bears’ preseason game against the Dolphins last Thursday. With rookie Kevin White lost for the season, Wilson is likely to see more playing time.

Receiving ranks too thin I

NDIANAPOLIS – At the risk of being the master of the obvious, the Bears have a real problem at receiver.

It was great to see Alshon Jeffery roaming the practice field on the Bears’ first day at the Indianapolis Colts’ facility sans crutches and walking boot, but it would be a huge mistake to assume Jeffery’s return to health will cure all ills for the Bears at wideout.

Watching the Bears’ first-team offense run against the Colts’ starting defense in 7-on-7 drills and team, it lined up Eddie Royal wide on one side, Marquess Wilson across the field, and Josh Bellamy rushed in when they wanted three receivers on the field.

Although the depth chart continues to be a work in progress, next up after Bellamy appears to be Marc Mariani, and then undrafted rookie free-agent Cameron Meredith.

“I thought [the Colts defense] got after us, they won the day,” quarterback Jay Cutler said. “We’ve got to fix a lot of things.”

combined 58 games?

During Wednesday’s entire practice against Chicagothe Colts, Cutler did Football. not throw the ball more com Bears than 12 to 14 yards analyst. down the field in 7-onHe can be 7s or team drills. reached at harkush@ Martellus Bennett and chicagofootMatt Forte or any other ball.com running backs on the field at the time clearly are his preferred targets.

Last week, it was the Cutler and backup Bears’ defense that took quarterback Jimmy Clauits own offense to task, sen each ate two “coverthis week – according to age sacks” rather than Cutler – the Colts. put the ball in harm’s But is it the entire way down the field. offense?

The obvious quesThe Bears’ running tion is, are the Bears game has looked good. just saving work on the The coaches clearly are intermediate and deep enamored with Jacquizz passing game until later Rodgers behind Matt in camp, or are they not Forte, rookie Jeremy bothering with someLangford appears to thing they don’t think have a chance to be spe- they can do without cial, and both Ka’Deem Jeffery and rookie firstCarey and Senorise round draft pick Kevin Perry are demanding White on the field? reps rather than making When Cutler was themselves easy cuts. asked if it benefits the Where the offense club to have backup breaks down is when receivers getting so they go to throw the much work, he replied, football.

“Yeah, I mean I would Could that have some- like to work with Alshon thing to do with the fact and Kevin, but it is what that after Royal, Wilson, it is.

Bellamy, Mariani and “We’re shifting some Meredith have 24 catch- guys in there, some guys es between them in a are getting some work

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with the 1s and some of the 3s are getting work with the 2s, so it’s a good thing we’re seeing everybody right now.”

Is it really?

The main beneficiary of the situation is Wilson, who Cutler pointed out is still one of the youngest players on the team 4 weeks shy of his 23rd birthday.

“I think he’s shown good improvement.

He’s getting better, we’re leaning on him some,” coach John Fox said about Wilson. “He’s a guy we saw a little bit on tape a year ago and felt pretty good about.

He’s getting plenty of opportunities, and I’m excited to see where he goes with it.”

But has Wilson shown anything in his third Bears preseason to suggest he’s ready to be a productive starter in the NFL? Even with Jeffery back, it appears the Bears will start Wilson on the other side and Royal in the slot.

It is getting harder and harder to imagine the Bears not bringing in another veteran receiver or two before the final roster is set.

NFL | CHIEFS

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• Sterling, Oregon, Erie, Prophetstown at Rock Falls Invitational

On the tube TV listings

Today Auto racing 7 a.m.

• Formula One, practice for Belgian Grand Prix, NBCSP 8:30 a.m.

• NASCAR Xfinity, practice for Food City 300, NBCSP 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, practice for Irwin Tools Night Race, NBCSP 2:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Xfinity, pole qualifying for Food City 300, NBCSP 4:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for Irwin Tools Night Race, NBCSP 6:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Xfinity, Food City 300, NBCSP

Golf 8:30 a.m.

• European PGA, Made in Denmark, second round, TGC 2 p.m.

No place like home when playing Johnson eager for his return to Arrowhead after ACL injury

BY DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The last time Derrick Johnson set foot in Arrowhead Stadium, he crumpled to the turf without anybody around him. As he stared up at the sky, his foot numb, the Chiefs’ star linebacker had a sinking suspicion what was wrong.

“I didn’t know for sure until later,” he said.

Later, Johnson was diagnosed with a torn Achilles tendon, ending his season before he even reached halftime of the opener. He was just 15 tackles away from passing Art Still and Gary Spani and becoming the franchise’s career tackles leader with an even 1,000.

Nearly a full year later, Johnson is preparing to step back into Arrowhead Stadium.

He made his return to games in the Chiefs’ preseason opener at Arizona last weekend, but he acknowledged this week that playing at home Friday night

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AP

Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson signs autographs during training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri. Johnson, 32, tore his Achilles tendon during the first regular-season game a year ago.

He is looking forward to playing in front of his home crowd at Arrowhead Stadium. against Seattle will feel a bit different.

“Being away from the game for a whole year, I’ve never done that before,” he said. “Since I was 9 years old, I’ve always been in the football season.”

The 32-year-old Johnson said he never considered retirement, even when he was laying on that turf so long ago. He was ready to confront the daunting challenge of rehab, even a year of it.

Still, none of the exercises in the weight room, or the miles he ran on the practice fields, or the massage and recovery and other rehab could get him ready for games. Johnson said the speed is different, and the way the game looks on the field is different from the sidelines. Only by getting back in the action was he able to finish off his return.

“You got to train your eyes back,” he said.

“I’m training my eyes to make plays out there, as far as anticipating different things that I have to do. Football is a very hard sport. If you don’t train your eyes, be spoton with everything, you’re going to be slow out there.”

Johnson certainly doesn’t look slow, ranging sideline to sideline to make plays throughout camp. Just about the only thing he’s done wrong has been dropping an easy interception, but he quickly made amends when backup quarterback Chase Daniel threw him another one. Johnson not only caught it, but sprinted the other way for a touchdown.

It was the kind of athletic play that landed Johnson in the Pro Bowl 3 straight years, a streak that likely ended only because of his injury last season.

“D.J. is going to have an excellent year,” Chiefs defensive tackle Mike DeVito said. “You just see him in practice and see him playing, and he’s playing at such a high level.”

• PGA, Wyndham Championship, second round, TGC • USGA, U.S. Men’s Amateur, quarterfinals, FS1 5 p.m.

• LPGA, Canadian Pacific Open, second round, TGC 8 p.m.

• Champions, Boeing Classic, first round, TGC

Little League baseball 1 p.m.

• World Series, first round, Mexico vs. Canada, ESPN 3 p.m.

• World Series, first round, Southeast vs. New England, ESPN 5 p.m.

• World Series, first round, Asia-Pacific vs. Japan, ESPN 7 p.m.

• World Series, first round, Midwest vs. Mid-Atlantic, ESPN MLB 3 p.m.

• Braves at Cubs, CSN/MLB 7 p.m.

• Dodgers at Astros or Mets at Rockies, MLB 9 p.m.

• White Sox at Mariners, CSN • Cardinals at Padres, FSN

NFL preseason 7 p.m.

• Seahawks at Chiefs, NFL

Soccer 7 p.m.

• NWSL, Seattle at Houston, FS1

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THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys golf Thursday’s results at Fairways, Rochelle

DIXON 177, FREEPORT 181, ROCHELLE 190 Medalist: Cole Ruckman (D) 41 Dixon scores: Ruckman 41, Jake Bonnell 43, Jackson Jefferey 46, Anton Halla 47, Patrick Johnson 53, Olivia Pultorak 56 at Edgebrook, Sandwich Par 36

AMBOY 194, SOMONAUK 247 Medalist: Caled Sarff, (A) 45 Amboy scores: Sarff 45, Josh Gross 48, Clayton Kemp 48, Kyle Gascoigne 53, Zach Becker 57 Somonauk scores: Jake Stoker 56, Sam Casner 61, Dillon Yates 62, Jacob McQuinley 70, Jacob Norris 68, Zach Olson 85 at Silver Ridge, Oregon Par 36

at Sandburr Run, Thomson Par 36

POLO 168, WEST CARROLL 175 Medalist: Mack Llanas (P) 36 Polo scores: Llanas 36, Christopher Rademacher 38, Brix Clayton 46, Trevin Woodin 48, Tristin Woodin 49, Lane Hopkins 58 West Carroll scores: Sean Keckler 38, Cameron Ehlers 44, Anthony Mendoza 44, Hayley guilinger 49, Aaron Haring 54, Matt Haring 63

Girls golf Thursday’s results at Silver Ridge, Oregon Par 36

OREGON 204, MARENGO 256 Medalist: Abi Scheidecker (O) 45 Oregon scores: Abi Scheidcker 45, Ali Scheidecker 50, Abby Martin 53, Haley Repass 56, Allison Hunt 84 Marengo scores: Nina reed 58, Alyssa Pfoff 60, Madyson Peters 66, Jess Ruelius 72, Paige Schulze 80

MLB

MLB ROUNDUP

Today’s games Atlanta (S.Miller 5-9) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-5), 3:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Nelson 9-9) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 9-5), 6:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 14-6) at Pittsburgh (Locke 6-7), 6:05 p.m.

Arizona (R.De La Rosa 10-5) at Cincinnati (Holmberg 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Eickhoff 0-0) at Miami (K.Flores 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (B.Anderson 7-7) at Houston (Fiers 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 10-11) at Colorado (J.Gray 0-0), 7:40 p.m.

St. Louis (Lackey 10-7) at San Diego (Cashner 4-12), 9:10 p.m.

Saturday’s games Atlanta at Chicago Cubs, 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 3:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Washington, 6:05 p.m.

Arizona at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Colorado, 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis at San Diego, 7:40 p.m.

Thursday’s box score

MARENGO 166, OREGON 170 Medalist: Ryan Wick, Connor Wascher (M) 40 Oregon scores: Carson Buck 41, Mitchell Nehrkorn 41, Zach Stromberg 43, Matt Myers 45, Tyler Black 49, Adam Merrill 52 Marengo scores: Wick 40, Wascher 40, Cole Deller 42, Jess Stieneke 44, Austin Keefer 52, Brayden Quick 56

CUBS 7, BRAVES 1 Atlanta

Chicago

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3B–Coghlan (3). HR–Rizzo (24), A.Russell (8). SB–J.Peterson (11), Bourn (1). SF– Ad.Garcia.

IP H R ER BB SO Atlanta Foltynwcz L,4-5 4 2/3 8 7 7 2 6 McKirahan 1 1/3 1 0 0 1 2 Detwiler 1 0 0 0 0 1 Aardsma 1 0 0 0 0 1 Chicago Arrieta W,15-6 6 4 0 0 1 7 T.Wood 1 1/3 3 1 1 1 2 Grimm 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 Tom.Hunter 1 1 0 0 0 2 WP–Arrieta. T–2:59. A–34,633 (40,929).

Midwest League

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB New York 67 53 .558 — Toronto 66 55 .545 1½ Baltimore 62 57 .521 4½ Tampa Bay 60 61 .496 7½ Boston 55 66 .455 12½ Central Division W L Pct GB Kansas City 73 47 .608 — Detroit 59 61 .492 14 Minnesota 59 61 .492 14 Cleveland 56 64 .467 17 Chicago 55 63 .466 17 West Division W L Pct GB Houston 66 56 .541 — Los Angeles 63 57 .525 2 Texas 61 59 .508 4 Seattle 56 65 .463 9½ Oakland 53 69 .434 13 Thursday’s results Cleveland 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Detroit 4, Texas 0 Boston 4, Kansas City 1 Tampa Bay 1, Houston 0 Minnesota at Baltimore, late Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, late Today’s games Cleveland (Carrasco 11-9) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 9-5), 6:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Milone 6-3) at Baltimore (W.Chen 7-6), 6:05 p.m.

Texas (Lewis 13-5) at Detroit (Verlander 1-5), 6:08 p.m.

Kansas City (Cueto 2-1) at Boston (Owens 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (B.Anderson 7-7) at Houston (Fiers 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Smyly 0-2) at Oakland (Bassitt 1-4), 9:05 p.m.

Toronto (Price 11-4) at L.A. Angels (Santiago 7-6), 9:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Sale 11-7) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 14-7), 9:10 p.m.

Saturday’s games Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees, 12:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Texas at Detroit, 6:08 p.m.

Kansas City at Boston, 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Oakland, 8:05 p.m.

Toronto at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

Wild Card W L Pct GB Toronto 66 54 .550 +2½ Los Angeles 62 57 .521 — Baltimore 61 57 .517 ½ Texas 60 58 .513 2 Tampa Bay 59 60 .496 3½ Detroit 56 61 .479 4 Minnesota 59 60 .496 4 Cleveland 55 63 .466 7 Chicago 55 62 .470 7 Seattle 56 64 .467 7½ Boston 53 66 .445 8½

EASTERN DIVISION W 34 31 27 26 26 24 23 22

Fort Wayne West Michigan South Bend Lake County Bowling Green x-Lansing Dayton Great Lakes

L 18 20 25 25 26 28 29 30

Pct. .654 .608 .519 .510 .500 .462 .442 .423

GB — 2½ 7 7½ 8 10 11 12

WESTERN DIVISION Kane County Peoria x-Quad Cities Cedar Rapids Beloit Burlington Wisconsin Clinton x-clinched first half

W 37 34 32 29 20 19 18 12

L 15 18 20 23 31 33 33 40

Pct. .712 .654 .615 .558 .392 .365 .353 .231

GB — 3 5 8 16½ 18 18½ 25

Thursday’s results West Michigan 6, Great Lakes 4 Dayton 7, South Bend 2 Lake County 7, Lansing 3, 10 innings Burlington 3, Clinton 2 Cedar Rapids 2, Kane County 1 Peoria 5, Beloit 3 Wisconsin 7, Quad Cities 4, 10 innings Bowling Green 7, Fort Wayne 4 Today’s games West Michigan at Lake County, 6 p.m.

Bowling Green at Lansing, 6:05 p.m.

Dayton at Great Lakes, 6:05 p.m.

Cedar Rapids at Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

Quad Cities at Kane County, 6:30 p.m.

Fort Wayne at South Bend, 6:35 p.m.

Burlington at Beloit, 7 p.m.

Wisconsin at Peoria, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games W. Mich. at Lake County, 5 p.m., 1st game Bowling Green at Lansing, 6:05 p.m.

Fort Wayne at South Bend, 6:05 p.m.

Dayton at Great Lakes, 6:05 p.m.

Quad Cities at Kane County, 6:30 p.m.

Wisconsin at Peoria, 6:30 p.m.

Cedar Rapids at Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

Burlington at Beloit, 7 p.m.

W. Mich. at Lae Cnty, 7:30 p.m., 2nd game

NFL preseason Thursday’s results Washington 21, Detroit 17 Buffalo 11, Cleveland 10 Today’s games Atlanta at N.Y. Jets, 6:30 p.m.

Seattle at Kansas City, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games Baltimore at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Miami at Carolina, 6 p.m.

New England at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago at Indianapolis, 6:30 p.m.

Jacksonville at N.Y. Giants, 6:30 p.m.

Oakland at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Denver at Houston, 7 p.m.

San Diego at Arizona, 9 p.m.

WNBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct New York 64 56 .533 Washington 60 60 .500 Atlanta 53 68 .438 Miami 50 71 .413 Philadelphia 47 74 .388 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 77 43 .642 Pittsburgh 72 47 .605 Chicago 68 51 .571 Cincinnati 51 68 .429 Milwaukee 52 70 .426 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 67 53 .558 San Francisco 65 56 .537 Arizona 59 61 .492 San Diego 59 62 .488 Colorado 49 70 .412

GB — 4 11½ 14½ 17½ GB — 4½ 8½ 25½ 26 GB — 2½ 8 8½ 17½

New York Indiana Washington Chicago Connecticut Atlanta

W 17 15 15 15 12 9

L 7 9 9 11 12 15

Pct .708 .625 .625 .577 .500 .375

GB — 2 2 3 5 8

WESTERN CONFERENCE W x-Minnesota 18 Phoenix 15 Tulsa 12 Los Angeles 8 San Antonio 7 Seattle 7 x-clinched playoff spot

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L 8 10 14 17 19 19

Pct .692 .600 .462 .320 .269 .269

GB — 2½ 6 9½ 11 11

Today’s games Atlanta at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at San Antonio, 7 p.m.

Connecticut at Tulsa, 7 p.m.

Washington at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Indiana at Seattle, 9 p.m.

Los Angeles at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Golf PGA – Wyndham Championship Thursday At Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro, N.C. Purse: $5.4 million Yardage: 7,127; Par: 70 (35-35) First Round William McGirt 32-30—62 Erik Compton 28-34—62 Tom Hoge 29-33—62 Jim Herman 32-31—63 Derek Ernst 32-31—63 Morgan Hoffmann 31-32—63 Tiger Woods 32-32—64 Martin Kaymer 33-31—64 Carl Pettersson 32-32—64 Davis Love III 31-33—64 Tom Gillis 30-35—65 Jonas Blixt 33-32—65 Hideki Matsuyama 32-33—65 Bill Haas 31-34—65 Chad Campbell 31-34—65 Cameron Percy 34-31—65 Oscar Fraustro 33-32—65 George Coetzee 33-32—65 Sam Saunders 34-31—65 Tim Clark 31-35—66 Scott Brown 31-35—66 Nick Watney 32-34—66 Jon Curran 32-34—66 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano 33-33—66 Bryce Molder 33-33—66 Spencer Levin 32-34—66 Paul Casey 32-34—66 Michael Thompson 34-32—66 Ryan Moore 34-32—66 Lucas Glover 33-33—66 Vijay Singh 32-34—66 Camilo Villegas 31-35—66 Jason Gore 33-33—66 Martin Flores 30-36—66 Arjun Atwal 34-33—67 Jonathan Byrd 32-35—67 Mark Wilson 33-34—67 Branden Grace 34-33—67 George McNeill 32-35—67 Charles Howell III 35-32—67 Brooks Koepka 34-33—67 Charl Schwartzel 32-35—67 Aaron Baddeley 35-32—67 Daniel Summerhays 35-32—67 Vaughn Taylor 35-32—67 Bill Lunde 32-35—67 Patrick Rodgers 34-33—67 Roberto Castro 32-35—67 Cameron Smith 33-34—67 Jhonattan Vegas 34-33—67 Greg Chalmers 34-33—67 Blayne Barber 36-31—67 Ben Martin 33-34—67 Ernie Els 33-34—67 Adam Scott 33-34—67 Webb Simpson 33-34—67 Jason Dufner 34-33—67 Jerry Kelly 32-35—67 Justin Thomas 33-34—67 Steve Wheatcroft 34-33—67 Colt Knost 34-33—67 Byron Smith 33-34—67 Zack Sucher 34-33—67 Byeong-Hun An 33-34—67 Tyrone Van Aswegen 31-36—67

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LPGA – Canadian Pacific Open Thursday At Vancouver Golf Club Coquitlam, British Columbia Purse: $2.225 million Yardage: 6,681; Par: 72 (35-37) First Round Karine Icher 30-35—65 Lydia Ko 31-36—67 Danah Bordner 32-36—68 I.K. Kim 33-35—68 Stacy Lewis 33-35—68 Pernilla Lindberg 33-35—68 Amy Anderson 33-36—69 Charley Hull 32-37—69 Ha Na Jang 33-36—69 Sei Young Kim 32-37—69 Candie Kung 34-35—69 Anna Nordqvist 34-35—69 Carlota Ciganda 33-37—70 Shanshan Feng 34-36—70 Brooke M. Henderson 35-35—70 Mi Jung Hur 32-38—70 Alison Lee 34-36—70 Xi Yu Lin 32-38—70 Sadena A Parks 37-33—70 Karrie Webb 32-38—70

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Transactions BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS — Acquired LHP Randy Wolf from Toronto for cash. Placed LHP Daniel Norris and RHP Anibal Sanchez on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHPs Guido Knudson and Jose Valdez from Toledo (IL).

TEXAS RANGERS — Activated OF Will Venable. Placed OF Josh Hamilton on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 16.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Placed RHP Jeremy Hellickson on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Chase Anderson from Reno (PCL). Activated C Gerald Laird from the 60-day DL and designated him for assignment.

CINCINNATI REDS — Recalled OF Ryan LaMarre from Louisville (IL).

COLORADO ROCKIES — Released OF Drew Stubbs.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Signed OF Travis Snider to a minor league contract.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Acquired OF Marlon Byrd and cash from Cincinnati for RHP Stephen Johnson. Activated OF Nori Aoki off the seven-day concussion list.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Signed F Tayshaun Prince.

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS — Signed G Bryce Dejean-Jones.

TORONTO RAPTORS — Signed C Jonas Valanciunas to a four-year contract extension.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended New York Jets OL Oday Aboushi one game, for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

BUFFALO BILLS — Waived/injured TE Clay Burton.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Waived WR Reggie Dunn, WR Deontay Greenberry, CB Brandon Smith and RB Lache Seastrunk. signed WR Phil Bates, WR Edmond Gates and LB Dakorey Johnson.

DENVER BRONCOS — Placed NT Marvin Austin Jr. on injured reserve. Claimed TE Jake Murphy off waivers from Cincinnati.

HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS— Signed LW Paul Bittner to a three-year entry level contract.

COLLEGE BOISE STATE — Dismissed men’s junior basketball G Dezmyn Trent after being charged for a felony drive-by shooting.

AP

Braves second baseman Jace Peterson forces out the Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo at second during their game Thursday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won 7-1.

Power supply Cubs ride offense, Arrieta to win By the Associated Press

Jake Arrieta pitched six scoreless innings for his major league-leading 15th win, and Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell homered to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.

Chicago snapped a three-game losing streak after winning nine straight and 15 of 16, with Arrieta (15-6) dominating on the mound, and Rizzo and Russell supplying the power at the plate.

Rizzo’s three-run drive capped a four-run third inning that saw Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez get ejected.

Russell singled and scored in the third, and added a solo homer in the fourth to make it 5-0.

Chris Coghlan contributed an RBI single and a run-scoring triple, and

Today’s games • Atlanta (S.Miller 5-9) at Cubs (Hendricks 6-5), 3:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: CSN/720 AM • White Sox (Sale 11-7) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 14-7), 9:10 p.m.

TV/Radio: CSN/AM 670 • St. Louis (Lackey 10-7) at San Diego (Cashner 4-12), 9:10 p.m.

TV/Radio: FSN/95.7 FM until the fifth inning, but the White Sox finally gave their pitcher some run support.

Chicago scored five times in the fifth to take a 6-2 lead and knock Angels pitcher Nick Tropeano out of the game.

Jose Abreu had three RBIs, while Adam Eaton, Tyler Saladino and Carlos Sanchez contributed an RBI apiece.

Mike Trout had an RBI double for the Angels in White Sox lead Angels the bottom of the first, 6-2 through six: Jose and Albert Pujols added Quintana had to wait an RBI single in the fifth. scored twice.

Arrieta improved to 9-1 in his past 12 starts.

The right-hander gave up four hits, struck out seven and walked one while lowering his ERA to 2.30.

The Cubs got back to winning after they gave up a combined 25 runs and 40 hits in a twogame sweep by Detroit.

Mike Foltynewicz (4-5) gave up seven runs and eight hits over 4 2/3 innings.

Rotation thriving without Wainwright THEORY

what we think is right.”

Before taking two of three from the Giants, Matheny said there was “This is something that no extra motivation in I always wanted to be a facing the World Series part of,” Pham said. “If champions. San FranI can play the game I’ve cisco knocked the Carbeen playing, that would dinals out in the NLCS do a whole lot for this last fall. team.”

“We’ve sat there and Manager Mike watched these guys celMatheny tries to deflect ebrate, and it’s not like questions about his you just completely erase team’s success – the Car- that,” Matheny said. “But dinals are 77-43 overall it’s a new year.” and 46-19 at home, The injury list is long. both tops in the majors. Adam Wainwright, Matt Instead, he steers the Holliday, Matt Adams, conversation back to the Jon Jay, Jordan Walden, daily bites. and now Randal Grichuk The Cardinals have have all missed signifiadvanced to the NL cant time.

Championship Series But the Cardinals just four straight seasons, a keep coming up with franchise best. Matheny replacements. acknowledges a percepIt all hinges on a pitchtion outside the organiing staff that’s posted a zation that the franchise 2.61 ERA that would be has grown arrogant. the best in the majors “I don’t think we’re since the 1972 Orioles a real popular club for if the season ended like whatever reason, and this – and all without some of it is self-induced Wainwright. with ‘We’ve got the CarMichael Wacha has dinal Way,’ which was blossomed at age 24, never intended that way,” ranking among the Matheny said. “We just league leaders with 14 try to stay the course with wins. Carlos Martinez, CONTINUED FROM B1

23, is 12-5 with a 2.59 ERA in his first year in the rotation. Veterans John Lackey (10-7, 2.87) and Lance Lynn (9-8, 2.94) have been innings eaters, and Jaime Garcia (5-4, 1.79) has been a revelation in his return from shoulder surgery.

Lefty Kevin Siegrist has returned to form after a subpar 2014, and has become a key setup man ahead of closer Trevor Rosenthal, who has 38 saves and a 1.44 ERA, in the nearly season-long absence of Walden.

Though there are three regular outfielders on the disabled list, and first base has been a largely unproductive revolving door, there’s been just enough offense.

Before Piscotty’s emergence, Grichuk posted numbers worthy of NL rookie of the year consideration as the standin starter for Holliday.

“Anybody trying to be a second-rate version of somebody else is just a bad plan, I don’t care who it is,” Matheny said.

“They just need to be themselves.”

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Friday, August 21, 2015

GOLF ROUNDUP

GOLF

Hawk girls soar past Marengo Abi Scheidecker shoots 45; Dixon boys win triangular in Rochelle

By SVM Sports Staff

Abi Scheidecker led the Oregon girls golf team to a 204-256 win over Marengo on Thursday at Silver Ridge in Oregon.

Scheidecker earned medalist honors with a 45 on the par-36 course. The Hawks had three scores in the 50s to round out their top four, including a 50 from Ali Scheidecker.

Abby Martin carded a 53, while Haley Repass added a 56.

Nina Reed led Marengo with a 58.

AP

Tiger Woods watches his shot on the 14th hole Thursday during the first round of the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Woods shot a 64, his best round in 2 years.

Thursday’s stars Carson Buck, Oregon, 41 Mitchell Nehrkorn, Oregon, 41 Caleb Sarff, Amboy, 45 Abi Scheidecker, Oregon, 45

to win a road triangular at Fairways in Rochelle, beating Freeport (181) and Rochelle (190).

Dixon’s Cole Ruckman was the medalist with a 41, while teamamtes Jake Bonnell (43), Jackson JefBoys golf ferey (46), and Anton Dixon wins triangular: Halla (47) rounded out The Dukes carded a 177 the scoring.

Amboy 194, Zach Stromberg (43) S o m o n a u k and Matt Myers (45) also 2 4 7 : Caleb scored for Oregon.

Sarff led the Clippers (1-1) to their first win with a 45 that earned Mitchell Nehrkorn him medalist honors at Oregon Edgebrook in senior Sandwich.

Josh Gross (48), Clayton Kemp (48), and Kyle Gascoigne (53) rounded out the scoring for Amboy in the road win.

Marengo 166, Oregon 170: The Hawks dropped

a home match at Silver Ridge, despite a pair of 41s from Carson Buck and Mitchell Nehrkorn.

Marengo’s Ryan Wick and Connor Wascher each shot 40 to share medalist honors.

Polo 168, West Carroll 175: Mack Llanas was the

medalist to lead the Marcos to a win at Sanburr Run in Thomson with an even-par 36.

Christopher Rademacher added a 38 for Polo, while Brix Clayton’s 46 and Trevin Woodin’s 48 rounded out the scoring.

The Thunder were led by Sean Keckler’s 38, while teammates Anthony Mendoza and Cameron Ehlers each added a 44.

Glimpse of old Tiger in first round Woods with best day in 2 years

BY JOEDY MCCREARY AP Sports Writer

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Tiger Woods kept saying his game was getting better, even though his results didn’t show it.

On his first day at the Wyndham Championship, his score finally did.

Woods had his best round in more than 2 years Thursday, shooting a 6-under 64.

Two-time heart transplant recipient Erik Compton, William McGirt, and Tom Hoge shared the first-round lead at 62.

Morgan Hoffman, Jim Herman, and Derek Ernst followed at 63, and Martin Kaymer, Davis Love III, and Carl Pettersson joined Woods at 64.

It was Woods’ lowest score on the PGA Tour since a 61 in the second round of the WGCBridgestone Invitational in 2013.

He and the others took advantage of a lowscoring day at what he called a “tricky” Donald Ross-designed course at Sedgefield Country Club that gave up bunches of birdies after morning showers softened the fairways and greens.

“When it’s like this,” Woods said, “you’ve got to throw darts and go low.”

And while Compton and McGirt threatened the tournament record, the clear story of the day was Woods.

That low score couldn’t have come at a better time for the biggest name in the sport.

He set the tone by holing a 54-foot chip shot on his first hole, the par-4 10th, for the first of his seven birdies.

“Finally,” he said, “I got something out of my round.”

Leaderboard William McGirt Erik Compton Tom Hoge Jim Herman Derek Ernst Morgan Hoffman Tiger Woods Martin Kaymer Carl Pettersson Davis Love III

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Woods arrived insisting he was playing better than his recent results might indicate.

He had missed the cut in three straight majors, and had not finished better than a tie for 17th at the Masters. He’s at No. 187 on the FedEx Cup points list, and probably needs a win to move into the top 125 and earn a playoff spot.

Yet he said after last week’s early exit from the PGA Championship that those results belied the improvement he was making in his game.

“I know it’s crazy to say, but I wasn’t playing that poorly at the PGA,” Woods said. “Any borderline shot [at Whistling Straits] I never got away with it, and that’s the way it goes. I felt like I was hitting the ball good enough and just kept progressing, and today was just a continuation of it.”

Especially on that first hole.

His shot from the left side of the green landed about 8 feet from the cup and rolled in.

“I went for the shot, and instead of playing something more conservative, the greens were hard and fast, and I wanted to play something long,” Woods said.

“I got aggressive with it, and I went for it, and I pulled it off. ... I could see it going in.”

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Sterling’s linemen work through drills Monday during practice behind Roscoe Eades Stadium. The Golden Warriors advanced to the second round of the 5A playoffs last year. With starting quarterback Sterling Thornton back under center, the Warriors hope to improve on that finish in 2015.

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“Playing with [Thornton] last year, he knows what routes we run, and where we’re going to be,” Morse said. “I think the intelligence level between the quarterback and the receivers will be beyond what we’ve had in years.”

Thornton, who rushed for 1,255 yards and 22 touchdowns a year ago, realizes that in order for the Golden Warriors to be operating at peak efficiency offensively,

he needs to amp up the passing game. That means getting the ball to his receivers in space, and letting them do their thing.

“They’re a great asset to me,” Thornton said. “I need to get them the ball because they can do a lot of great things with it.”

Schlemmer noted Asbury and Morse each possess different skill sets.

Asbury is the speedier of the two, and stretches the field.

“He takes a lot of pride in the routes that he runs,” Schlemmer said.

“With his hands, he catches the ball really, really well.”

Morse is the master of the underneath routes, finding openings while operating out of the slot.

“He’s got a knack for getting open,” Schlemmer said, “and once he gets the ball, he can make a guy miss. He’s not going to beat a whole lot of people in a 40-yard dash, but somehow when he gets on the football field, he’s able to create some separation between himself and other people.”

Another facet of the

receivers’ games is their ability and willingness to block. It’s a requirement, and those unable to do it find themselves on the sideline.

“The first thing we’re told is if you can’t block, you can’t play,” Morse said.

“They both understand they’re not going to be playing if they don’t block,” Schlemmer said.

“Something we preach to our running backs and receivers is why would that guy block for you if you’re not going to block for him.”

Improved organization impresses Rock Falls players DIRECTION

changes will be the offensive approach. The Rockets plan on running the ball more often than From that point on, it’s not, and will be huddling been nothing but going before every play – up for the Rockets, who tossing out the quick noare looking for their first huddle approach. winning season since “This year, we’ll have 2009, and first playoff a lot better running berth since 1992 – when offense,” sophomore Montgomery coached lineman Blake Claxton the Rockets to a 7-4 said. “We’ll run the ball a campaign. lot more. It’s a lot more Montgomery brought a organized. We know what clearer focus to the prowe’re doing. We’re not gram, and the returning going straight to the line. crop of kids are enjoying We’re getting into the the new system. huddle. That’s a lot “It’s more organized,” better.” junior wide receiver and Claxton split last year safety Isaiah Harris said. between the fresh-soph “I’m not trying to downteam and varsity. Short size last year, but it’s on linemen last year, the more organized, and I like excitement for success it a lot.” to come has brought out One of the biggest more players. With more CONTINUED FROM B1

depth, more players will be seeing less time playing on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

Claxton, however, will be called to play both ways at the tackle positions for the first time.

“We have a lot more players than we did in previous years,” Claxton said. “Last year, there were a lot of people playing two-way. This year, there won’t be as many.”

The Rocket playbook will have many more sections that are required reading for linemen. Currently, Claxton is trying to nail down new moves regarding down-blocking and sweep plays.

“There’s a lot more for linemen to do,” Claxton said. “There’s a lot more plays for us to memorize.

Last year, it was mainly block head-up. This year, I’m still working on it, I think I got most of the plays down.”

So far, Montgomery likes what he sees.

“It’s been good,” Montgomery said. “They’ve been working hard, and it’s been going well. There has been a lot of different stuff: different terminology, different drill work, different expectations.

They’ve done well. I’m really pleased.”

The players have a wealth of football experience to guide them. In addition to Montgomery, former Rockets head coaches Jay Mammosser – who coached the Rockets’ last winning season in 2009 – and Mike Berentes, Sr. – who coached three

straight winning seasons at Rock Falls from 198587 – are assistant coaches.

Also on staff are former Oregon and Mt. Morris head coach and Dixon assistant Ken Scott; former Newman assistant and Mater Dei, Quincy, and Sparta head coach Gary Schopp; and RFHS principal Mike Berentes Jr., who coached at Prophetstown and Warren-River Ridge.

Both Berentes, Mammosser, and Scott are Rock Falls graduates.

Harris is excited about the new direction.

“We’re in the weight room more this year,” Harris said. “We’re getting bigger and stronger.

We have new everything.

So basically it’s just a new year.

“It’s a new transition, but we’re getting there.”

Everyone in the program feels like they are ready to change the content of the historical significance of Rockets football – one that has just five winning seasons since the elder Berentes and Scott last took the field as players in 1967. Practice shirts don the phrases “The Rocket Way,” and “Playoff Football.”

“My deepest hope is that we’re physical,” Montgomery said. “When people come on the field, they’ll know they’re in a game because of us playing hard, get-after-it football. If we can get that done, if we can get that across to the kids, we can be able to compete.”

Friday, August 21, 2015

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

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MICHIGAN WOLVERINES

Harbaugh right guy for Wolverines Ann Arbor native, former quarterback brings more enthusiasm to coaching position In March, Harbaugh and his director of football operations ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A few stopped to help two people who blocks from the Big House, Jim were hurt in a car crash. He also Harbaugh’s barber works in a coached first base for the Oaksmall shop that doubles as a land Athletics at spring training. shrine to Michigan football.

Harbaugh uses his Twitter Iconic jerseys of Wolverines account constantly. At one past – such as Anthony Carter’s point, he posted a picture of No. 1, Desmond Howard’s No. himself playing catch during a 21, and yes, Harbaugh’s No. 4 – visit to Paris. are displayed high on the wall “That was a youngster,” inside.

Harbaugh explained. “He was Like so many Michigan fans, throwing a football with his Bill Stolberg watched with dad, and I just kind of jumped dismay as one of college up and got in the game with football’s storied programs them. He was a youngster from stumbled through almost Oakland, California, about 10 numbing mediocrity under years old.”

Rich Rodriguez and Brady Players say Harbaugh’s intenHoke. Now Harbaugh, the once sity is palpable, and there are brash, fearless quarterback for occasional reminders that this AP coach is different. the Wolverines, has returned Jim Harbaugh has always called Ann Arbor, Michigan, home. Michigan fans hope their former to Ann Arbor, having accepted For example, Harbaugh wears quarterback can return the Wolverines back to their former glory as head coach. the challenge of trying to his cleats everywhere. coach Michigan back to the top “In the locker room, practice of the Big Ten. field, walking around the buildWhen the Michigan job came have been the best moment Invariably, someone will recThat part of the job might take open late last year, it wasn’t clear about being back in Ann ognize Harbaugh when he’s out ing,” quarterback Jake Rudock a while. The part of reunifying said. “He loves his cleats. He how interested Harbaugh would Arbor,” he said. “Pretty neat to and about. a fractured Michigan fan base wants to play. That’s just how be after a successful NFL run think that my kids are going to “He’ll take a selfie with anyand energizing this footballhe’s wired.” with the San Francisco 49ers. be experiencing some of the body,” Stolberg said. “He crazed community may already Perhaps people underestimated same things that I did.”

That image of Harbaugh itchdoesn’t say no.” be complete. ing to take the field himself and the pull of his alma mater.

Stolberg, 74, remembers the Harbaugh is certainly com“I don’t think you could have play quarterback again is an At times, Harbaugh has down- younger version of Harbaugh, fortable in the public eye, and found another person that easy one to picture. When he played the significance of being and can compare it to his he became quite the celebrity would have fit the shoe,” sleeps, the 51-year-old coach back in Michigan. Recently, present-day personality. this offseason. Larger-than-life Stolberg said. will sometimes dream about though, he talked about the “He was an ambitious kid,” coaches are common in college Stolberg has cut Harbaugh’s football. In the dream, he’s excitement of seeing his kids Stolberg said. “I don’t think football, but how many of them hair “off and on” since the coach growing up in Ann Arbor. That much has changed. Bigger and would take a question from a always playing. was a youngster. Harbaugh’s “I think it’s what you love,” hit home during a visit to elesmarter, good guy, very down first grader at a news conference? ties to Ann Arbor go back to Harbaugh said. “I found as I get mentary school. to earth. Comes in, he doesn’t Harbaugh cheerfully did, when before he played for Michigan.

“Just walking down the halllook for any special favors or his team’s media day took place older, the things that I really His father, Jack, was an assistant ways, seeing them in the same love the most and aren’t able to anything. Just sits down and in conjunction with youth day there during the 1970s. do, I dream about.” school that I went to, it might gets a haircut.” at Michigan Stadium.

BY NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer

IOWA HAWKEYES

ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI

Turning focus back to field Drama around Illini program soon to take backseat

BY DAVID MERCER Associated Press

AP

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (center) speaks to reporters during the Media Day on Aug. 8 in Iowa City, Iowa. If Beathard plays well, it could quiet fans who want to see this season be coach Kirk Ferentz’s last with the Hawkeyes.

Iowa hoping to shake ‘Ferentz fatigue’ Longtime Hawkeyes coach on hot seat key things to consider about Iowa heading into 2015: IOWA CITY, Iowa – Sunshine: Beathard Most Iowa fans used to is Iowa’s best dual-threat hope that Kirk Ferentz would be their coach until quarterback in years.

But the Hawkeyes have he retired. to be careful since he Many of them are now is Iowa’s only signal caller worried that such a with any college experiscenario might actually ence. Beathard, nickcome to fruition. named “Sunshine” by his The buzz that typically teammates because of his surrounds the Hawkresemblance to the ficeyes has been largely tional quarterback from replaced with a bit of “Remember the Titans,” “Ferentz fatigue.” The former national coach of was 52 of 92 passing last the year, now in his 17th season for 645 yards and five touchdowns. Beathseason, has gone 34-30 ard’s backup is redshirt over the past five seasons, a stretch capped by freshman Tyler Wiegers, followed by a pair of true an embarrassing 45-28 bowl loss to Tennessee in freshmen.

Jacked Daniels: After 3 January. years of having a converted Ferentz has 5 years and fullback start at running over $20 million left on back, the Hawkeyes will his contract, with a prohave a more traditional hibitive buyout of about $13 million. That situalook this fall. Daniels will tion, and a steep decline likely take over for Mark in season ticket sales have Weisman as Iowa’s lead been the main topics of back, with senior Jordan conversation about Iowa Canzeri also in the mix to in the offseason. change things up.

Still, there are a lot of Daniels battled injuries programs that are a lot last season, but the worse off than Iowa.

Hawkeyes are bullish on Junior quarterback C.J. his future. At 6-foot and Beathard could be a break- about 225 pounds, Danout star. The secondary iels resembles 2008 Doak has a chance to blossom, Walker Award winner and and junior LeShun Daniels longtime NFL back Shonn Jr. could be the punishing Greene. If Daniels can play running back Iowa has like Greene, Iowa might been looking for. end up contending in the Here are some of the Big Ten West.

BY LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer

CHAMPAIGN – No one is more ready to put the offseason behind him than Illinois coach Tim Beckman.

The kickoff Sept. 4 against Kent State should at least temporarily slow the questions about the accusations by a handful of former players of mistreatment by Beckman and some of his staff.

Not to mention the annual speculation about how much longer the fourth-year head coach will keep his job, as the Illini remain mired near the bottom of the Big Ten. There will be actual football to discuss. Those discussions start with junior quarterback Wes Lunt.

He was the starter last fall until he broke his leg, losing the top spot even after his return to thensenior Reilly O’Toole. This time, Beckman believes Lunt is ready to lead.

“I think he’s more comfortable,” Beckman said. “It’s another year underneath his belt.”

Whether Illinois can improve on last season’s 6-7 finish depends, to a large degree, on Lunt’s success. Here are some other things to watch about Illinois this season: Lunt’s return: Many assumed the strong-armed quarterback transfer from Oklahoma State was always the undisputed top dog at Illinois. But he says uncertainty before last season about who would be No. 1 made him uneasy.

“Reilly and I were battling. So I think there was still a little doubt in my mind to taking on the leadership,” he said.

Beckman and offensive coordinator Bill Cubit say that keeping Lunt healthy is the top job for the whole offense. It’s Lunt’s goal, too.

“It’s a simple as that,” he said. “I know good things can happen if I stay healthy.”

Lunt’s receivers: One major question is who will catch Lunt’s precision passes.

Would-be starter Justin Hardee will miss the first two or three games with a broken foot. And last year’s top receiver, Mike Dudek, tore an anterior cruciate ligament that is expected to keep him out until sometime in October, if he plays at all.

Cubit says a key to making the offense work – and giving Lunt a quick-hit target that can help keep him healthy – is making use of the

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Wes Lunt throws during a game last season. Lunt returns to the field after breaking his leg last season. Illinois opens the season hosting Kent State on Sept. 4. slot position where Dudek played last year.

He caught 76 balls for 1,038 yards and six touchdowns as a freshman. That role may fall to another freshman, 5-11 Desmond Cain. Expect running back Josh Ferguson to be a bigger part of the passing game, too.

All eyes on defense: The Illini defense in Beckman’s first three seasons hasn’t generated much excitement, unless you count big game-changing plays for the opposition, and a whole lot of points. But down the stretch in 2014, the defense helped keep games against Minnesota and Penn State in reach. Illinois won both, and would love to see a form of that defense return.

The team will play its first two games without its best returning player, defensive end Jihad Ward.

He suffered a knee injury that required surgery. But Ward is one of the nine starters from last season’s defense who will be back.

Beckman also added a co-defensive coordinator, Mike Phair, who brings NFL experience.

Home hurdles: Given that Beckman’s job security is once again a key issue, Illini fans have been looking at the schedule and wondering if the coach can conjure six wins and another bowl bid.

The home schedule doesn’t look promising, with just six games in Champaign. Three of those games are against Ohio State, Nebraska and Wisconsin. And after Oct. 24, the Illini only play once more at home the rest of the season.

Off the field: The off-field issues that drove discussions of Illinois football in the offseason still hang over the Illini.

The law firm the university hired to investigate the allegations made by former lineman Simon Cvijanovic is still at work, and no one on campus knows what fallout to expect if the findings back up the accusations by Cvijanovic and two others of mistreatment and, in Cvijanovic’s case, pressure to play through serious injury.

Cvijanovic has said he might sue, so Beckman has declined to discuss any of it.

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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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2BR. Lower Apt., North side Dixon $475/mo. + $475 Garbage, dep. refrigerator, stove included. Pets welcome w/$50 dep.

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2BR, $525/mo. + $525 dep. 811 S. Galena; 2BR $650/mo. + $650 dep. 815 S. Galena. Utilities not included. 815-2885176.

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

WOOSUNG 3BR apt. 600 Griswold Ave. (Woosung is the town to Dixon). next Newly renovated and new appliances. No pets. $575/ mo. Sec. dep. req. Call Matt 310-750-5663

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815-5908233 216 E. 6th St. 2BR; 904 S. Ottawa, Dixon 3BR; 507 E. Buffalo, Polo 2BR Why rent when you can own?

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DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #2 OF THE TOWN OF HAHNAMAN 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 resident of James Egan, 29269 Yates Road, Deer Grove, IL 61243, for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Drainage District #2 of the Town of Hahnaman, 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 polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m.

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court August 19, 21 & 25 2015 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT 32 OF THE TOWN OF HOPKINS 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 resident of Frank McCue, 23840 Moline Road, Sterling, IL 61081 for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Drainage District #2 of the Town of Hopkins, 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 polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m.

August 19, 21 & 25 2015 DRAINGAGE ELECTION NOTICE FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #3 OF THE TOWN OF HAHNAMAN 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 resident of Roland Egan, 3241 County Line Road, Deer Grove, IL 61243, for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Drainage District #3 of the Town of Hahnaman, 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 polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m.

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court August 19, 21 & 25 2015 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF EVELYN L. JACOBS Deceased.

No. 15 P 92 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of EVELYN L. JACOBS. Letters of Office were issued to KAREN NEHRING, 21085 Fulfs Road, Morrison, Illinois 61270, and JANICE BUSH, 5109 Spruce Street, Galt, Illinois 61037, as Independent Co-Representatives, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, th P.C., 202 E. 5 Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

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 24, 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 17th day of August, 2015.

Karen Nehring and Janice Bush, Independent Co-Representatives Daniel C. Hawkins WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 (815) 625-8200 August 21, 28, September 4, 2015

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

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff, v.

LAURA HUARACHA, Unknown owners, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

15 CH 91 ST NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Unknown Claimants

Owners

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1006 W. 5th St., Sterling, IL 61081 which said Mortgage was made by: Community State Bank of Rock Falls to Laura Huaracha, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 28399-2005; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court: Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County Courts Facility, Eastern Division 101 E. Third St. Sterling, IL 61081 on or before September 7, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Dated: August 7, 2015.

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

August 14, 21, 28, 2015

LEGAL NOTICE Fuel Purchase Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., September 1st, 2015 at the Whiteside County Highway Office, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270, (815) 772-7651 and at that time publicly opened and read for furnishing gasoline and diesel fuel to the Whiteside County Highway Department.

Specifications and proposal may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer at the above address. All the proposals must be submitted on forms provided by the Whiteside County Highway Department. Duplications of these forms will be allowed.

The Public Works Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposals which are most advantageous to Whiteside County.

Nationstar Mortgage Plaintiff, vs.

Juan Valdes aka Juan A. Valdes; Christel Valdes aka Christel A. Valdes; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc; Real Time Resolutions, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 5 Property Address: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on December 2, 2014, I, Sheriff, John Simonton of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 17, 2015 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: PARCEL 1: THE NORTHERLY 50 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 110 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 100 FEET OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK FORTY (40) IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON). ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTHERLY 60 FEET OF THE WESTERLY ONE-THIRD OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK FORTY (40) IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON). ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: A PART OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 40 IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON) BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE SAID BLOCK 40 WHICH IS 60 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE POINT WHERE SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE INTERSECTS THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID BLOCK A DISTANCE OF 40 FEET THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 100 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK A DISTANCE OF 40 FEET; AND THENCE AGAIN AT RIGHT ANGLE WESTERLY 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL IN LEE COUNTY ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 07-02-32-258-019 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $148929.70 The property will NOT be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Lee County.

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

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

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

Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF

Shawn P. Kelleher; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00033 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 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/1/15 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 SIX IN BLOCK THIRTY IN LAHMAN'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW VILLAGE) OF FRANKLIN GROVE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN BOOK E OF PLATS, PAGE 4, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 06-09-01-161-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 113 E. Hughes Street Franklin Grove, IL 61031 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 14-15-01869.

Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 4, 2015

NOTICE TO BID BID #B-2015-09-08 CITY OF STERLING City Clerk Bid Specifications For Snow Removal Services for City Parking Lots and Alleys

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR FOR ITS RESPECTIVE CLIENTS AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. R410 Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2015

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The City of Sterling wishes to secure bids for Snow Removal Services for city parking lots and alleys located in and adjacent to the Central Business District.

The city will accept sealed bids at the office of the City Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081 till 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at that time bids will be opened and read aloud.

Specifications for this work are available from the City Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081. If you have any questions you may contact Brad Schrader/Superintendent of Public Works at 815-632-6657. The City of Sterling reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities and to award the bid to the most responsible contractor in the best interest of the city.

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By Order of Russell L. Renner, P.E. S. E. County Engineer Whiteside County August 21 & 26 2015

Schedule I – Receipts $52,311.36 $233,052.65 $31,256.78 $356.58 $316,977.37

Schedule II - Disbursements Clifton, Gunderson & Co. - Financial statement preparation $1,550.00 Schuneman Insurance - Bond premiums Selective Insurance - Liability insurance premium $406.00 $255.00 Douglas Happ, William McCue, Russell Koster Trustee's fees $2,250.00 Miller, Lancaster, Walker & Burall, P.C. - attorney fees $4,300.00 Illinois Assoc. of Fire Protection Districts - Dues $450.00 The Daily Gazette ? Publication costs $423.15 City of Sterling - Fire protection services $278,633.45 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $288,267.60 RECAPITULATION $153,888.26 $316,977.37 $288,267.60 $182,598.03

STATE OF ILLINOIS

) ) SS COUNTY OF WHITESIDE ) The undersigned, Treasurer of the STERLING RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete statement of the receipts and disbursements of said STERLING RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT for the year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015. /s/ Russell Koster, Treasurer Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of August, 2015. /s/ John E. Miller Notary Public

Non-Record

Lot 8 in Block 60 in Wallace and Galt's Addition to the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois.

for the period July 1, 2014- June 30, 2015

Cash in bank June 30, 2014 Total receipts Total disbursements Cash in bank June 30, 2015

and

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of the following Mortgage regarding the following described premises:

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF STERLING RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

State of Illinois Whiteside County Lee County Interest income TOTAL RECEIPTS

F12110393 NSTR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY- DIXON, ILLINOIS

Aug. 21, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BEVERLY J. PITZER, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 48 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Beverly J. Pitzer of 1305 N. Dixon Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to Norma M. Kellen, 1970 IL Rt. 26, Dixon, IL 61021, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 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.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

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Avonlea Cottage of Dixon Full Time or Part Time RN or LPN, 3-11pm shift Apply in person 503 Country Side Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044 Community Care is now accepting applications for non-medical in home care for seniors in your area!

Free Union Health Insurance.

Free Training! Benefits! $10/Hr. + millage.

815-397-0410 EOE Parkway Center in Sterling has a part time Dietary Aid position open.

Applicant must be available evenings and weekends.

Stop by the business office 8-4 on weekdays to pick up application.

1801 Ave. G Sterling No Phone Calls Please Wanted P.T. Social Service Assistant Must enjoy working with the elderly.

Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Wanted PT R.N. Willing to PRN any shift preferred, but will consider All. Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Diesel Mechanic and Fabricator Positions Full or Part time. Must have 15 years of verifiable experience. Pay commensurate with experience.

Send Resume to: Brechon Farm Sevices, Inc., 1270 IL Rte. 26 South, Dixon, Il 61021 or email jerry@brechonfs.com No calls please.

Truck Drivers needed for fall harvest $20.00 per hour & overtime.

Fabricator $20.00 per hour & overtime.

Send Resume to: Brechon Farm Sevices, Inc., 1270 IL Rte. 26 South, Dixon, Il 61021 or email jerry@brechonfs.com No calls please.

Bartender/ Waitress/er needed at The Railside Bar & Grill in Nelson. Call Christa 815-440-7606

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18 to 24 people needed to start immediately, full time positions. No exp. nec. Oppt'y for advancement.

Potential Earnings of $500/wk Call Mark 563424-4479 Agricultural Construction Company seeking Bin Crew Laborers, Service Techs, and Millwright Crew Members positions will be seasonal with the potential for full time employment.

Must be able to lift 80 lbs, use hand tools, and work Saturdays. Welding experience is a plus but not a requirement. All applicants are subject to background check.

Please email resumes to: Mbrady@apgrain systems.com Or apply within at 100 Roosevelt St., Hooppole, IL 61258, 815-9482591

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CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000$60,000 a year.

We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home every night.

Must have 2 years experience.

800-892-9587 COMMERCIAL CLEANING *DIXON* Part Time Evenings Must pass background check.

Apply online @ www.peterson cleaning.com

DENTAL LAB Located in Sterling IL., is seeking a person for onthe-job-training to assist with daily routines. Approx.

20 daytime hours per week. (No weekends) Salary ranges with experience. Submit resume to rosie @pddsmile.com

Bi-County Special Education Cooperative is looking for Teacher Aides for the 2015-2016 school year. 29.5 hours weekly, minimum starting wage $9.50/hr., no health benefits. Openings currently in Rock Falls and Sterling.

If interested contact Laurie Heston, Director, by email lheston@bi-county. org or fill out an application at 506 W. 4th St., Sterling or call 815-622-0858

Dental Receptionist for busy office.

Successful candidate will have strong people skills, team oriented, computer skills and good organizational skills. Past experience in dental/ medical environment not necessary.

Please send Resumes to Dental Receptionist P.O. Box #108, Rock Falls IL, 61071

Camp Reynoldswood (Dixon) is seeking an experienced housekeeper for year round PT employment.

Visit www.reynolds wood.org or email: director@ reynoldswood.org EOEAA

Dixon and Oregon Dairy Queen Now hiring!

All shifts and all positions! Apply in store. No phone calls please.

Dixon: 1912 Lowell Park Rd. Oregon: 210 E. Washington

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10 or 12 hour sh hift fts Benefit Options Meals Provided NO MANDATED SHIFTS $ SIGN ON BONUS $ $100 AFTER 3 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT AND AN ADDITIONAL $150 AFTER 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT Apply At: Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center 502 N. State St., Franklin Grove, IL Phone: 815-456-2374 Fax: 815-456-2250 EOE

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.

Apply in person only at 2110 McNeil Rd in Rock Falls, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Applicants must provide a copy of their driver’s license at the time of their application.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

ROUTE DELIVERY DRIVER – ClassAor Class B CDL license required. Paid holidays and uniforms. Long-term employment, full-time. Overtime opportunities during peak season. Four day work week during off season, if desired. Health insurance, profit sharing, and variable year-eend bonuses. Delivery area 80 miles from Ohio, IL. Home daily. Requires good work ethic and clean driving record. Bring current copy of MVR.

Apply in person Mon-Fri 8am-4pm at: SISLER’S ICE & ICE CRE REAM 102 South Grove Street, Ohio, IL 61349 Applications are available.

Direct Care Opportunities (Full or Part Time) Exceptional Care & Training Center is a residential and day training facility for persons with medically complex, developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking dependable and compassionate direct care professionals to join our team. Compensation includes competitive rate of pay, commensurate with experience; new shift differential; PTO. Shifts include: 6a-2p, 9a-5p, 2p-10p.

Paid training opportunities for Direct Support Person (DSP) certification.

2601 Woodlawn Road Sterling, IL61081 exceptional-care.org info@ectcl.com

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Day, evening, and weekend shifts available.

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Driver - CDL/A Earn Your CDL-A in 22 Days, and start driving with KLLM! WE PAY YOU WHILE YOU TRAIN! No Out of Pocket Tuition Cost! New Pay Increase! * Refresher Course Available Must be 21 years of age.

855-378-9335 EOE www.kllmdriving academy.com Full time, 2nd Shift, Front Desk Associate To qualify for this position you need: *Passion for service *Strong interpersonal skills *Steady personality and cheerful demeanor We offer: *Paid vacation *Discounted lodging at Choice Hotels world wide To apply, complete an application at our front desk.

Comfort Inn 136 Plaza Drive Dixon, IL 61021 EOE Full-Time Varsity Scholastic Bowl Coach Must hold a valid teaching certificate and/or meet IHSA requirements.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Rich Montgomery, Rock Falls High School, 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 by August 31, 2015

PT Customer Service wanted.

Come in to apply 508 E 3rd St. Sterling 61081 No phone calls please.

Local Farm looking for CDL driver for the 2015 harvest season.

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DIETARY POSITIONS PART-TIME COOK/WAIT STAFF MUST BE DEPENDABLE APPLY IN PERSON Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center

AN ORDINANCE MAKING A BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES OF STERLING RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of STERLING RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Section 1.

That the following sums of money be and the same are hereby appropriated for the corporate purposes of STERLING RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT herein specified for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.

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502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 61031

815-456-2374 EOE

JOB OPPORTUNITY Local Business seeking Part-time, Full-time Bookkeeper, experience preferred Responsibilities would include; • Accounts payable • Accounts receivable • Cash receipts • Processing payroll and payroll taxes, • Direct deposit • Bank reconciliation • Data entry • Accruals and prepaid • Special projects as needed

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ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE: Surety bond premiums and insurance Audit/Financial statement preparation Compensation of Trustees Attorney fees Travel & meetings Supplies and printing Dues TOTAL Administrative

750.00 1,600.00 2,250.00 4,400.00 500.00 600.00 600.00 $ 10,700.00

FIRE SERVICES: Contract with City of Sterling for fire protection services, including maintenance of records and maps

$ 277,777.00

CONTINGENCIES Miscellaneous expenses and contingencies $ TOTAL APPROPRIATION: Section 2.

2015 is $182,598.03.

3,920.00

$ 292,397.00 The balance on hand on June 30,

Section 3.

That the funds derived from sources other than the tax levy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 may be allocated by the Board of Trustees to such appropriations and in such amounts as said Board of Trustees may determine, within the limits of such respective appropriations.

The ideal candidate must be; Professional,organized,detail-oriented, dependable, motivated, self-starter, proficient in Quick books,Excel and other financial programs. Have excellent communication skills both verbal and writttten.

Please send resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 121 Dixon, Il. 61021

That the items appropriated for the Section 4. fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 are the budgeted items for that year. The sources of funds from which the appropriated funds are to be derived are estimated to be $240,077.00 from taxes pursuant to a tax levy, $52,000.00 from the Treasurer of the State of Illinois from distribution of personal property replacement revenue, and $320.00 from interest on bank accounts.

Section 5.

That the unexpended balance of any item or items of any appropriation made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any deficiency in any item or items in the same general appropriation made by this Ordinance.

Section 6.

That should any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this Ordinance be declared by the Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect that validity of the Ordinance as a whole or of any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid.

Part Time Teller

Midland States Bank is seeking a part time Teller for our Dixon Main branch. Must be available 25-28 hours per week and be willing to work Saturdays. The ability to float between branches as needed, previous customer service and cash handling experience is required.

All interested applicants please visit the Careers page of our website at www.midlandsb.com and fill out an online application.

This Ordinance shall be in full force Section 7. and effect from and after its passage.

ADOPTED by the Board of Trustees of STERLING RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT and deposited and filed in my office, all on the 18th day of August, 2015. /s/ Douglas Happ President ATTEST: /s/ William McCue Secretary

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(IMPORTANT note: This is a Foreclosure Sale, there are two (2) notices.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Shawn P. Kelleher; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00033 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/1/15 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:

Sendd a current resume and sampplees of your writing to: Larry Lough, Exeecu utive Editor Sauk Valleyy Media 3200 E. Lincolnwayy, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL L 61081 llough@saukvvallley.com

LOT SIX IN BLOCK THIRTY IN LAHMAN'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW VILLAGE) OF FRANKLIN GROVE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN BOOK E OF PLATS, PAGE 4, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 06-09-01-161-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 61031

JOB FAIR Friday, August 28 Noon - 4 pm

Due to increased business, Ace is looking for FT & PT Material Handlers and CDL Drivers to work at the Princeton Retail Support Center Good pay plus incentive pay & full benefits package!

PT workers can earn up to $14.20/hr. to start on 3rd shift working 19/hrs. or less a week. th

You can stop in before the job fair on the 28 , pick up an application and bring the completed application to the job fair.

2123 N. Euclid, Princeton, IL. EOE Ace Hardware

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-01869.

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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 IMMEDIATE OPENING! Truck Mechanic with electrical and hydraulic experience. CDL a plus. Pay commensurate with experience.

Tidy Bug Inc., Dixon.

815-739-6051 tidybuginc@ gmail.com or mail resume to 501 Anchor Rd., Dixon, 61021 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 REPAIR SHOP FT/PT Positions, general mechanical background needed.

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VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Seeking a full-time detailer technician.

Candidate must possess good people skills and a willingness to learn.

This position offers a competitive wage, good benefits package and good working conditions.

The deadline for submission is August 26, 2015.

Please submit resume, salary requirement and 3 references to: Box #:1299 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

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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 pre-employand ment test. Apply in person at 1517 S. 19th St., Clinton IA. Whiteside County Health Department has a full-time opening (65-75 hours) for a LPN with competitive pay and good benefits. Board certified Licensed Practical Nurse and 1 year of office experience required. Bilingual preferred.

Send resume and application (found on www.whitesidehealth.org) to Theresa FrielDraper at Whiteside County Health Department. 1300 W. 2 nd St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 by August 28th EOE

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

Farm truck and/or tractor Drivers needed for Fall harvest, PT. Exp. req. 815-499-0463.

Fri. & Sat. 9-3 Crestview Heights Subdivision (off of Maples Rd.) Multiple Family Garage Sale Antiques, baby & clothes & kid's toys, furniture, bassinets, toddler bed, wedding dress, handbags & jewelry, tanning bed, camper, motorcycle, boat, & much more!

Friday 3:30-7pm Saturday 8-2pm 933 Stoney Point Women's 4-12, teacher resources Pre-K/1st, window air conditioner,curtains, storm windows, pool pillows, games, holiday, misc.

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1515 S. College Back Yard Sale Furniture, Desk, rocker, household items, wood crafts, baby clothes, basketball hoop/ball, bread maker, 2 bird cages & misc.

Thur. 8-4 Fri. 8-4 Sat 8-12 1886 Wildcat Rd We are downsizing canning jars, bottles, children's books, games, Christmas permanent greens, household items and much more!

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-2pm 819 N. Dixon Records, books, linens, dishes, xmas, sports, paintings, Lladro, Lenox, Hummel, cut glass, clothing, sm. Kit appl., misc.

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 504 S. Peoria Ave. Miss & Jrs. clothing, boys clothes infant-10.

Stereo system, strollers, high chair, car seats, baby toys, VHS tapes & lots of misc items.

Fri. & Sat. 8-5 510 Deer Chase (Idle Oak Run Sub) A bit of everything!

Current books, spoon collection & racks, 71/2 shoes, LG size clothing, household items, tools & much more!

Fri. 4-7 & Sat. 8-2 452 Palmyra Rd. Clothes, baby girl NB-9mo. Girls 1016 & Jr clothes, also mens & womens, Longaberger baskets, furniture, dehumidifier, infant car seat with 2 bases, Total Gym & house misc.

Candidates must possess excellent assessment and communication skills and ability to work independently.

Previous experience in hospice or home care and computer-based charting a plus.

Applications available on our website www.serenityhospiceandhome.org or call 815-732-2499 for more information.

TIRED OF WORKING IN A NURSING HOME? It’s time to join our teaam off quallifiedd inddividuuals provvidinng reesidenntial supporrt to inddividualss with develoopmeentall disaabiliities!! Wee are hiiringg a QMRP posiition, 1st,, 2ndd andd 3rd shifft poosittionns. CNA A is nott reqquiredd.

Benefits Include: Health insurrancee, 4001K, flexxibble bennefitts plann, paaid holiddays, paid trainingg and more!!

App ply in perso on att Woodbu urn Courtt 1521 Woodburrn Ave. Sterrling IL, 61081 FIND YOUR DREAM HOME!

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HOUSEKEEPERS/ LAUNDRY STAFF POSITIONS Part Time Positions Every Other Weekend APPLY AT: Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation 502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 815-456-2374

Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center & Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Care Center are looking for caring & dedicated

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Full/Part-time, All Shifts Available Current IL License/Certification Required Attractive Compensation & Benefits To apply, contact Lisa Darr Paula Chavez 500 N. Jackson Street 430 Martin Road Morrison, IL 61270 Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 772-7288 (815) 626-4575 EOE

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We require our new techs to have the ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude throughout the work day.

We Offer HIGHLY Competitive Pay Plans along with: -Pay Based On Experience -Performance Based Pay Plans -Medical Insurance -Long & Short Term Disability Insurance -Life Insurance -Paid Personal Days -Catastrophic Tool Insurance -401k Retirement Plan -Paid Holidays -Paid Training -FREE Uniforms -Flexible Scheduling -Employee Discount Program For a confidential interview call Joe McGlennon at 815-625-6300 or sent resume to joe.mcglennon@kunescountry.com

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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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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

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

Wendler Engineering Services provides competitive compensation and benefits packages to its employees including 401(k) retirement plan; medical, dental, and vision insurance; HRA; life and disability insurance; paid vacation and holidays.

For more information, including minimum position requirements, please visit our website at www.wendlerg gs.com. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and a letter of introduction in pdf format to jobs@ @wendlerg gs.com. Submittals are confidential. rtunities (EEO) to Wendler provides equal employment opport all employees and applicants for employment.

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Early Childhood Teachers Needed

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com

Kunes Country is seeking experienced and semi-skilled techs to work in a fast paced and rapidly growing shop.

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For more info visit w w w.d d dhoo m e s .net

Sat. only, 8-1 524 N. Ottawa Ave Kids clothes, baby furniture, patio furniture and lots of stuff!

Automotive Technician

Full Time Registered Nurse

Any Time

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Serenity Hospice & Home is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our community nursing team. This position requires one week of call per month.

saukvalley LASSIFIEDS C .com 815-625-3600

FARM HELP WANTED 513

512

Hiring for entry level assembly positions on 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd shifts.

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F u l l - Ti m e Fixed Schedule- Monday thru Friday Group Insurance Benefits Va c a t i o n B e n e f i t s Attendance Incentives Retirement Benefits

APPLY IN PERSON OR ON-LINE AT www.pncinc.com PNC, INC. 11 7 E . M A S O N S T R E E T POLO, IL 61064

Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

EOE

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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Construction

Maid/Janitorial Carpet/Upholstery

Call Now For Your Spring Cleaning.

www.advanced cleaners.biz

BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

Dumpster Rental Paint/Decorating

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

Authentic Renovations

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

Roofing/Siding

Rock Falls IL 61071

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

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

Excavating

A&M Excavating & Demolition Dirt (Black) Gravel Loader, Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Backhoe Work, Driveways & Lots,

815-590-1677

Residential Painting & Powerwashing 25 years exp.

98% Journeymen licensed & Insured Interior & Exterior

Cover Lee, Whiteside & Ogle Areas

815-213-7982 or 702-505-1711

Best Price in Town!

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

Farm Services BENNY'S On The Spot Welding Service •On Site Welding •Repair Services Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum Call Benny 779-245-3364

Flooring Carpet For Less •Less Money •Less Time •Less Hassle Call Al for a FREE Estimate A & A Flooring 815-632-0675

Gutter Cleaning GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

Gutters American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

Residential Painting & 15 years experience •Painting Inside & Out •Power Washing •Decks (815)973-0858 shazta@msn.com

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

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Storage

Free Estimates 25 yrs. Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured.

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

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 Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Snow Removal Snow Plowing Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Call 815-718-2997 Donnie Cole colestree service@outlook.com

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

*Tree Removal *Trimming *Lot Clearing Fully Insured & FREE Estimates

815-677-8682 Nate Nicklaus

Owner/Operator

TV Repair

Power Washing

TELEVISION Call Theresa today!

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

Call Ben 815-590-2694

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

✰CORNER✰ STORAGE

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

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

Water Softeners STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764

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

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com

Fri. & Sat., 8-2 1400 13th Ave. ESTATE SALE Everything must go!!

Fri. & Sat., 8-3 2103 French St. (across from Moore's tire) 2 Family Sale. Lots of brand new items, Chicago Bears, Cocoa Cola, no sew blankets.

Christmas & Halloween items and lots more. You don't want to miss this one!

Fri. 8-3, Sat. 8-12 27712 Knief Rd. We have searched and found the following treasures: electrical tools and supplies, child's rocker, Grandfather clock, household items, kitchen chairs, lots and lots of Christmas items and décor.

Friday, 7-3 & Saturday 7-12 7155 Hoover Rd. 5mi. South of Rock Falls Worth the Drive!!

Girls size 10-12 Justice, Old Navy.

Boys newborn- 18mos., maternity clothes. Leap Start Learning Gym, bouncy seat, Snap -N-Go stroller, Exersaucer, 3 wheel scooter, boys 12” Transformer bike, wooden glider rocker, queen sz.

2 comforter, shams, bed skirt, pillows & 2pr. curtains. Queen sz.

Flannel sheetsnew.

Cabbage Patch kids porcelain figurines, kids picture DVD's, books. frames, Lots of FREE items Sat., 8:30-2:30 (unless raining) 1004 W. 2nd St. (corner of 10th Ave. garage is on side street) Antiques & collectibles, WWII uniforms & other old Army items, antique dolls & doll accessories, doll house miniatures, sewing patterns, kits, embroidery craft supplies and much more!

Saturday 8-2 28079 Knief Rd. (S. on Buell, turn left on Knief) Lots of boys sz. 68, girls sz. 4-7, Like Tykes Toys shoes, mens XL & womens 14-16, petite dress clothes, rocker & more.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

Fri. 11am-5pm & Sat., 8am-1pm 1111 Harvey Dr. Moving Sale!

Hundreds of Lia jewelry Sophia pieces. Furniture, adult clothing, lots of household misc.

VAESSEN BROTHERS CHEVROLET

- USED VEHICLES 2009 Chevy Impala LTZ, White ...................................... $12,200* 2012 Chevy Suburban LTZ, Black ...................................... $33,900* *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

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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

Guaranteed Best Buy!

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Fri. & Sat. 9am 'til 3:30pm 208 5th Ave. Rummage Sale.

Clothes, toys, tools, some furniture, music CD's, boat and car trailer and other misc.

VAESSEN BROTHERS CHEVROLET

815-632-3822

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

A&M TREE SERVICE

*Restrictions apply* ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ 815-441-6631 Licensed, Bonded Insured Sterling IL.

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

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We Specialize in Residential Maid Service as well as Commercial Janitorial Service

Landscaping

Tree Service

Buy 5 double hung replacement windows (installed) get the 6th Free (including installation)

2015ChevyImpalaLimitedLTZ, Red .........................................$20,900* 2015ChevyCruzeLT, Silver.......................................$16,900* 2015ChevyImpalaLimitedLT, Red .........................................$19,500* 2015ChevyMalibuLT, Gray.........................................$20,900* 2015ChevyImpalaLTZ, Red .........................................$28,500* 2015BuickLaCrosseCXL, Gray.........................................$27,500* 2015BuickVerano, White.......................................$19,900* 2015BuickLaCrosse, Silver.......................................$28,500* 2015ChevyCruze2LT, White.......................................$18,900* 2015ChevyCruzeLTZ, Blue.........................................$20,500* 2015ChevyCaptivaLT, Blue.........................................$22,500* 2014ChevyTahoeLTZ, Black........................................$45,900* 2014Chevy1500DoubleCab2WDLT Gray.........................................$29,900* 2014GMCSavanaG-Van, White.......................................$23,900* 2013Chevy1500CrewCab4x4LT, Blue.........................................$32,800* 2013Chevy1500CrewCabZ71LT, White.......................................$31,900* 2013ChevyTraverseAWDLT, White.......................................$26,500* 2013ChevyCrewCabZ71LT, Maroon.....................................$30,900* 2013Chevy1500CrewCabLT4x4Z71, Silver.......................................$32,500* 2013 Chevy Captiva LT FWD, Silver ...............................$16,900* 2012ChevyCruze2LT, Red .........................................$12,900* 2012Chevy1500CrewCabLTZ71, Blue.........................................$25,900* 2011Chevy1500ExtCabZ71LT, Gray.........................................$23,500*

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Advanced Cleaners

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

“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

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

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• A 172 Point Inspection and Reconditioning Process • New, Exclusive 2 Year/30,000 Mile Standard CPO Maintenance Plan • 12 Month/12,000 Mile Bumper-toBumper Warranty • 5 Year, 100,000 Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty • 24/7 Roadside Assistance • A 3-Day/150 Mile Customer Satisfaction Guarantee • 2.9% for up to 72 Months on Select Vehicles

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Cleaning Service

815-626-1333

Lawn Care

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

Randy L. Moore

CLARK'S

VEHICLES COME WITH:

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

Stump Removal

perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel Re-roof / Reside your home!

MORRISON GARAGE SALES 624 Saturday 8-2 209 Olive St. Moving Sale Tools, John Deere GX345 mower, motorized scooter, Furniture, patio set, golf clubs, dishes, books, lots of misc items. Everything must go!

22,500*

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Basement Waterproofing

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

Roofing

•Made to Order Windows •Custom Aluminum Trim work •Complete Installations •Limited Lifetime Warranty

$

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*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

CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction FALL is the

J.C. Worcester Vinyl Replacement Windows

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T & M PAVING

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Fri. & Sat. 8-2 2101 Genesee St. (in Emerson) Oak school chair, sm. pressure cooker, Temp-tation bakeware, Smurf glasses, glassware, metal and a nice wood filing cabinets, old records, 2 desks, & a lot of good clean misc.

GM Certified, Blue, Leather, Heated Seats, Sunroof, Bluetooth & More!

THESE GM CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED

EMERSON GARAGE SALES 624

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*Seal Coating *Crack Repair *Asphalt Repair *Line Striping *Infrared heat patching License, Insured & Bonded 815-632-9555

Haul/Clean Service

•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

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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Home Improvement

PROFESSIONAL LOT MAINTENANCE

High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

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Concrete Contractors

Asphalt

www.allsafe center.com

Thursday & Friday 8-5; 1750 W. Flagg. Rd Huge Sale New shoes size 79, purses, 55” flat screen TV, craft/ quilt supplies, like new furniture, dishes, linens, pictures, art, antiques.

Toooo much to list!

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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

Windows

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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

Storage

VISIT SAUKVALLEY.COM

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

Call Today (815)284-2052

Remodeling

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Handyman

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Clock/Watch Repair

2015 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA LT

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Air Cond./Heating

Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 8am – 4pm 534 & 536 Palmyra Road (mile & half past VA memorial) Jr's, DVD's, seasonal, collectibles, bottles, miniature bike collection, scrap booking & craft supplies & much more!

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, August 21, 2015 • PAGE B10

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

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“Great Deals, Great Service, Since 1926”

Rt. 52 N. Sublette, IL, Ph. 815/849-5232 or 1-800-227-5203 After 6, 849-5251

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, August 21, 2015 • PAGE B11

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 FRI. & SAT., 9-3 4502 Margaret Court (Off Woodlawn Road) MOVING SALE Furniture, dining room set, sofa, table chairs, tall file cabinet, retro 50s red cabinet, vintage stereo system, newer John Deere rider, Toro mower, nice large front load washer dryer set, wildlife framed prints, sunporch complete patio set, grill, outdoor patio set, Fostoria, a garage full, & more!

Sale Assisted

By Sauk Valley Estate Services 815-590-7021

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-12 4302 Hillcrest Lane, N. on 40, left on Science Ridge Rd., right Hillcrest Lane Baby stroller, baby walker, wooden high chair. Floral & holiday items.

Shoes, clothes: womens 4-16, men's 36-40, LgXL. Much more to see!

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

2 female house cats, approx 7 years old. Fixed & have shots, litter trained. Free to good home.

815-718-1783

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

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

Free electricity!

Moving- 600 watt wind turbine, 2,000 watt inverter & 5 deep cell batteries. $1,000. Still in operation. Call 815440-0145.

Friday 7-3 & Saturday 7-12 25579 Front St. (Indian Ridge Subdivision) Fishermen & Ladies Huge Sale Two car garage in back of house full of tackle. Too much stuff to list, need to downsize bigtime!

Doug Schrader 815-718-5703

Fri. 5-8 & Sat. 7-1 25689 Front St. (Indian Ridge) Lots of seasonal décor, craft items & supplies, florals, TV, furniture, Vintage chrome, tables & chairs, pinball mach., baskets brass and glass, H/C Prom dress' & mega misc items Fri. 8-3 & Sat. 8-12 1823 18th Ave. (In Alley) Lots of nice womens clothing and shoes, also children's, car carrier like new, Home décor and many misc items.

Friday 8-4 & Saturday 8-3 403 E 26th St. Pictures, many items to pick from.

Some items never used. Home interior items. & misc.

Saturday 8-1 208 8th Ave. Huge 2nd Annual Sauk Valley Friends of Ferals Garage Sale Lots of misc items, some items marked some items are best offer Saturday 8-2 3701 22nd Ave. (Snavely Subdv.)

2 garage full!

Water cooler, XMas tree & decorations, antique glassware, refrigerator, toys, Americana décor, lots of misc., clean clothing newborn to 7-8 girls, men, womens & young men Hollister, Abercrombie, maternity and lots of misc.

Saturday 9-?

117 W 3rd St. Group Side Walk Sale!!!

APPLIANCES

710

CLOVER HILLS LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529

CLOTHING

730

Wedding Dress, new, never worn, size 16, long lace sleeves, 5 ft. train, crystal & pearl beading, $750 815677-8825

FURNITURE

755

88” dark green sofa. Exc. cond. $100 815-626-5930 Beautiful bedroom set incl. Chest of drawers, nightstand, dresser w/ triple mirror, queen bed w/headboard and under bed storage. A MUST SEE! Smoke free and pet free home. $650/obo.

815441-3352.

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.

Oak table w/2 leaves & 6 chairs. $475 obo. Dixon, 608-632-1120 Sewing Macabinet chine,in exc. cond., $300 815-284-8321

5 wk old Lab puppies for adoption.

Ken's Dog Grooming 815-285-3647 Adult Male Pomeranian; neutered; for adoption. Ken's Dog Grooming 815-285-3647 Wanted: Tea Cup size Chihuahua, 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.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN & GARDEN

781

NEW TODAY 18.5HP Ranch King tractor, 7spd.

46” deck. $375.

Call 815-625-1606

Need to place an ad?

Call us today!

815-625-3600 815-284-2222

★★ Generac ★★ ★ Generator ★ portable, heavy duty, 8500 surge watts, 5500 rated watts, less than 25 hrs use, $550/obo 815-626-1056

WANT TO BUY 795

New 12' x 40” Cream colored linoleum $100 815677-0896

100% grass hay wanted.

Small bales.

815-4403389

Nice selection of ladies tops/jackets size 2x and 3x $5 each; call 815-440-6290

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061

Plastic shower unit suitable for basement $35. 815677-0896

Wanted Records 33's, 45's & 78's Rock, Blues & Jazz 815-847-0382

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE NEW TODAY Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Dixon.

2 lots, nice location $1200. Call 815379-2434.

Clothes armoireexc. Cond. $100.

Call 815-499-9180.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Shawn P. Kelleher; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00033 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 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/1/15 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 06-09-01-161-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 113 E. Hughes Street Franklin Grove, IL 61031 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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Ford (4) 14” 5 lug rims with snow tires mounted. $125. Call 815-453-2336

Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryers, washer, table & chairs, recliners, refrig., air cond., sofa, dresser. 815718-4385.

Ford F-150 2012 & up. Undercover SE Tonneau cover.

Black. 6 ½ ft. box. $800 815-718-3164

Farm truck and/or Drivers tractor needed for Fall harvest, PT. Exp. req. 815-499-0463.

NEW TODAY

(IMPORTANT note: This is a Foreclosure Sale, there are two (2) notices.

The first notice is the Legal Notice. It contains the legal description.

Place this notice in the Legal Notice section. The second notice is the Real Estate notice. This notice does NOT contain the legal description and must be placed in the Real Estate section.)

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 151701(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 1415-01869.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF

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DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00033 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 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/1/15 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 06-09-01-161-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 113 E. Hughes Street Franklin Grove, IL 61031 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 14-1501869.

Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 4, 2015 F12110393 NSTR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY- DIXON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage Plaintiff, vs.

Juan Valdes aka Juan A. Valdes; Christel Valdes aka Christel A. Valdes; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc; Real Time Resolutions, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 5 Property Address: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on December 2, 2014, I, Sheriff, John Simonton of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 17, 2015 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 07-02-32-258-019 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $148929.70 The property will NOT be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Lee County.

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

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232

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