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OGLE COUNTY | TOW FUND AUDIT

Where did the money go?

Auditors: $10,754 unaccounted for; $61,000 didn’t reach general fund In addition, about $61,000 in fees that should have gone into the county’s general fund didn’t make it there, the audit found.

Findings from Napervillebased Sikich, which began the audit in July, were presented Tuesday afternoon

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

OREGON – The forensic audit of the Ogle County administrative tow fund found that more than $10,000 of expected tow fees are unaccounted for.

at a special meeting of the county board’s executive committee.

The forensic audit will cost the county $15,000, and Sikich reported putting in more than 128 hours.

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James Sullivan (left) with Naperville-based Sikich presents the tow fund audit report to the Ogle County Board while State’s Attorney Mike Rock and board members Marty Typer and Dorothy Bowers listen Tuesday night in Oregon.

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Click on this story at saukvalley. com for a link to the tow fund audit report compiled by Napervillebased firm Sikich.

BUSINESS | SAUK VALLEY ORTHODONTICS

Patients told no refunds coming Recouping payments possible, but likely arduous, expert says Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Mad Medical Director Kay Wallin greets the Washington Elementary School thirdgraders before they enjoy a show by Jeremy the Amazer on Tuesday during a Halloween party at Parkway Center Retirement Community in Sterling.

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

STERLING – In emails to patients, Dr. Neal Jones is telling Sauk Valley Orthodontics patients who prepaid for services that they won’t be getting refunds.

In response to one patient’s email about prepaid services, Jones said that the business failed, and it had declined to the point where it could have been closed a year ago.

“No refunds occur when the office closes,” Jones said in an email. He then offered a rather odd apology.

“We regret the loss of money, time, and frustration,” Jones wrote.

“Unfortunately, Bank of America will not be getting $800,000, as the company’s closure put their loan in the fail column, too.”

LEFT: After the magic show, the first stop during the tour was the creepy clown room, where several of the scary creatures were scattered.

RIGHT: Parkway Center resident Alice Poppenhouse hands out treats in the creepy clown room. The residents once again went all out for Halloween with decorations and treats.

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DIXON SCHOOLS | REAGAN ELEMENTARY

Threat keeps 220 students at home Police presence will continue ‘if deemed necessary’

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

DIXON – Because of a threatening message found Monday at Reagan Middle School, about 220 students were not in attendance Tuesday.

“We usually run about a 95

$1.00

percent student rate each day at Reagan Middle School,” but well over a third of the roughly 580 students stayed home, Superintendent Michael Juenger said Tuesday afternoon.

Danielle Blum Simpson of Dixon kept her children out of class.

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“Although I don’t think anything really will happen, I don’t want him worried about it all day and having to go through that,” Blum Simpson posted on Sauk Valley Media’s Facebook page.

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Dixon Superintendent on the possibility of the offender being suspended or expelled

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Lee County treasurer candidates debate the role of the office Tuesday night in Dixon.

Election 2014 coverage on A5.

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Corrections • McDonald’s in Dixon donated 10 percent of its sales Monday to United Way of Lee County. Next Monday’s sales will not be donated. The day of the fundraiser wasn’t clear in Tuesday’s paper.

• Families can sign up for this year’s Whiteside County Toys for Tots drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Reagan Community Center, 202 W. Second St. The sign-up location was incorrect in SV Weekend.

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Sterling Police James R. Dowdy, 49, of Sterling; 2:58 a.m. Monday at Sixth Avenue and East Lynn Boulevard; disobeying a stop sign; posted driver’s license as bond.

Daniel J. Roush, 34, of Sterling; 3:48 a.m. Monday at Freeport Road and East Lynn Boulevard; disobeying a stop sign; given notice to appear.

Alejandra Villa, 18, of Sterling; 8:25 a.m. Monday at East Third Street and 19th Avenue; no insurance; given notice to appear.

Madelene Caudillo, 58, of Sterling; 8:43 a.m. Monday in the 1900 block of East Fourth Street; speeding; given notice to appear.

Morgan K. Keller, 18, of Morrison; 9:09 a.m. Monday at East Lynn Boulevard and Freeport Road; no insurance; given notice to appear.

Debra L. Mitchell, 55, of Sterling; 9:29 a.m. Monday at Lincolnway and Woodlawn Road; speeding; given notice to appear.

Kollin R. Burns, 18, of Morrison; 9:40 a.m. Monday at Freeport Road and Lynn Boulevard; no insurance, speeding; given notice to appear.

Zachary L. Walker, 27, of Rock Falls; 10:04 a.m. Mon-

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day at West Third Street and Avenue H; operating uninsured vehicle; given notice to appear.

Christi A. Warren, 23, of Sterling; 10:19 a.m. Monday; speeding; given notice to appear.

Scott W. Mitchem, 49, of Sterling; 11:47 a.m. Monday at East Eighth Street and Second Avenue; aggravated battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Boy, 17, of Sterling; 11:47 a.m. Monday at East Eighth Street and Second Avenue; battery, criminal damage to property greater than $300; released to his parents.

Shannon C. Peppers, 16, of Sterling; 3:19 p.m. Monday at Sixth Avenue and East LeFevre Road; failure to yield at a stop intersection; posted driver’s license as bond.

Connor C. Reglin, 22, of Sterling; 3:53 p.m. Monday in the 1500 block of West Fourth Street; speeding; posted driver’s license as bond.

Sean M. Bond, 34, of Sterling; 10:25 p.m. Monday on Locust Street; operating uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear.

John P. Thayer, 45, of Rock Falls; 1:30 a.m. Oct. 13 in the 400 block of Gale Street; operating uninsured motor vehicle, operating vehicle when registration suspended for non-insurance; issued citations.

Darryl R. Bergeson, 32, of Davis Junction; 10:08 p.m.

Oct. 14; Ogle County Sheriff’s warrant for speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Quincy M. McDivitt, 21, of Oregon; 3:20 p.m. Thursday at Washington and Fourth streets; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; issued citation.

Vincent T. Reichel, 26, of Durand; 10:27 p.m. Thursday in the 700 block of South Fourth Street; driving under the influence of intoxicating compounds, improper lane use, operating uninsured motor vehicle; taken to Ogle County Jail and issued citations.

Mikayla S. Cox, 20, of Oregon; 12:46 a.m. Friday in the 100 block of East Washington Street; driving while license suspended; issued citation.

Kevin F. Ciganek, 31, of Rochelle; 7:03 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of South Fourth

Street; driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Tyler P. Lathrop, 19, of Sterling; 10:48 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of Pines Road; operating vehicle with expired registration; issued citation.

Michele R. Rush, 44, of Gardner; 6:15 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of South Fourth Street; unlawful use of a cellphone while driving; issued citation.

Rita L. Hayes, 52, of Melrose Park; 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the 400 block of West Washington Street; unlawful use of a cellphone while driving; issued citation.

Cory M. Crowe, 32, of Rock Falls; 12:01 a.m. Sunday in the 100 block of South Fourth Street; improper use of registrations ticker, operating a vehicle when registration is suspended; issued citations.

Eileen M. Ferguson, 67, of Chicago; 4:50 p.m. Sunday at 107 W. Washington St.; failure to notify property upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property; issued citation.

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Tina R. Cupp, 46, of Rockford; Monday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear.

Rigel I. Salas, 34, of Rochelle; Monday at Ogle County Courthouse; warrant for domestic battery; appeared in court, remains in custody, and given notice to appear.

Jacob J. Werner, 23, of Oregon; Monday at Ogle County Jail; warrant for petition to revoke probation; appeared in court, remains in custody, and given notice to appear.

Raymond Brechlin, 49, of Rockford; Monday at DeKalb County Jail; warrant for theft greater than $500; appeared in court, remains in custody, and given notice to appear.

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POLO

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Mayor on issue: Let it bee Board approves Council allows city’s beekeeping ordinance to stand

BY VINDE WELLS Shaw News Service

POLO – Before allowing any public discussion about honey bees at Monday night’s City Council meeting, Polo Mayor Doug Knapp put his foot down.

“We’re going to make a decision on this tonight.

Then that’s the end of it,” he told the audience of 20. “This has gone on long enough. I am ‘beed’ out,’” The controversy over Mike Scholl’s beekeeping hobby has been going on for about 3 years without resolution, Knapp said.

“It’s not about the topic anymore; it’s on a personal level,” he said. “It’s not healthy for our city.”

After a lengthy and sometimes heated debate with input from several residents, the council rejected Alderwoman Louise Hall’s motion to change the ordinance to prohibit beekeeping equipment in city limits.

The motion failed 4-2, with Troy Boothe, Randy Schoon, David Ackeberg, and Jim Busser voting no, and Hall and Cheryl

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We’re going to make a decision on this tonight.

Then that’s the end of it. This has gone on long enough.

I am ‘beed’ out.

Doug Knapp, Polo mayor

Galor voting yes.

The city’s livestock ordinance makes it unlawful “to keep or maintain” bees, and certain other animals, in city limits.

At an Ordinance Committee meeting Oct. 15, Hall proposed a change that would allow no more than six bees per square foot in the city and prohibit all equipment that attracts bees.

She later amended her proposal to prohibit paraphernalia pertaining to beekeeping anywhere in the city.

Monday night, she said “paraphernalia” is too vague and wanted instead to prohibit beehives, beekeeping equipment, and debris, including honeycombs, beeswax or waste products.

Polo resident Tammy Merdian objected.

“Does this mean I can’t order beeswax to make candles?” she asked. “I think you’re on a slippery

’’

slope here.”

Ackeberg also objected.

He said Hall’s suggestion would prevent beekeepers from working on or storing their equipment in their own garages.

The most recent controversy over honey bees arose during the last weekend in September, when many bees congregated on beekeeping equipment Scholl keeps on a vacant lot he owns.

He lives across the street.

It was the weekend of the citywide garage sales, and Connie Simonnet and Laurie Church, who live on either side of the vacant lot, held sales. On Oct. 6, they complained to the council that Scholl was violating the beekeeping ordinance.

Both also complained to police, but Chief Dennis Christen said that when he responded to the calls, he found that Scholl was not violating the ordinance.

His bee colonies are kept in various locations outside the city; that weekend, bees were attracted to some honey left in the equipment, which he was in the process of winterizing, Scholl said.

Church and Simonnet, however, were adamant that Scholl is raising bees on the vacant lot.

“I’m not against bees, I just don’t want them swarming in my yard,” Simonnet said. “I did not buy my house and my property to live next door to bees. I’m sick and tired of it.”

Scholl said that bees go only where there is something to attract them.

Both Church and Simonnet have flower gardens.

He offered to keep all his equipment in his garage.

“I am willing to do anything I can to minimize bees over there,” Scholl said.

“That’s not acceptable,” Church said.

Boothe said that Scholl’s offer was a reasonable compromise, and that any effort by the council to regulate beekeeping further would be “fruitless.”

Busser also agreed that Scholl should keep his beekeeping equipment at his home.

IN BRIEF Bridge to be down for at least a week DIXON – The Peoria Avenue bridge will be closed for at least a week starting Thursday.

The closure will start at the north end of the bridge, but access to the high school near the edge of the bridge will still be open, Commissioner Jeff Kuhn said.

The closure will start Thursday morning and is part of the downtown streetscape project.

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DIXON – Lee County Board members unanimously passed a $20,771,468 budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year at Tuesday morning’s meeting.

It projects a $559,950 increase in county revenue, from $7,954,589 last year to $8,514,539 for the coming year.

The overall cash balance for the county general fund is expected to increase by about $300,000, from this year’s $1,223,958 to $1,502,504.

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

DIXON – Starting this weekend, some Sauk Valley residents might start seeing letter carriers on their doorsteps on Sundays.

That’s because the U.S. Postal Service will be delivering packages on Sunday.

The Sunday deliveries will be made during the peak period, which is underway, and holiday season, Postal Service spokesman Sean Hargadon said.

The move comes in response to the increase in online shopping, Hargadon said.

No decision has been made on whether to continue Sunday deliveries after the peak and

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The Postal Service saw a 6 percent increase in package volume in fiscal 2013, according to a news release, and an additional 12 percent increase was recorded last holiday season, totaling 420 million packages nationwide.

Dixon Postmaster Christina Walker said her office will serve as the hub for Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls, Oregon, Rochelle and Byron.

The expanded delivery is for packages only.

Customers are asked to keep “walkway areas clear and make sure dogs are inside the house and safely secured,” the release said.

Other hubs in the general area are Freeport, Woodstock and Rockford, Hargadon said.

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The new hyper-fast system should be up and running by the end of the year, Lee County Circuit Clerk Denise McCaffrey-Ehrmann said.

It’s an upgrade her office desperately needs. Because the upload time takes so long, staffers now are coming in early just to upload large files, such as 1,000-page appeals, which have very strict submission deadlines, McCaffrey-Ehrmann said.

“It is something that the county has taken very seriously, and I really appreciate that,” she said. “It’s going to be like getting off a moped and onto a rocket. It’ll change our lives.”

Early Voting for the November 4, 2014 General Election for all Whiteside County Precincts will be conducted at the Office of the Whiteside County Clerk at the Courthouse at 200 E. Knox Street in Morrison, beginning on Monday, October 20th through Saturday, November 1st from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday and 9 am until noon on Saturday, October 25th and Saturday, November 1st at the County Clerk’s office.

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OBITUARIES

OGLE COUNTY | TOW FUND AUDIT

Bruce E. Conibear

‘Unfortunate stain on this county’

ATLANTIC, Iowa – Bruce Edwin Conibear, of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Peoria, departed this life Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.

Bruce was born May 7, 1931, in Amboy, to Roy and Esther Conibear. He graduated from Lee Center High School.

He then entered Bradley University, where he made the varsity track team, graduating in 1953. After college, he entered the Army and served for 3 1/2 years near Chicago, at a rank of 1st lieutenant. He met Georgiana Glover of McNabb, while they both were in Chicago.

He was with the Army, and she was working with American Airlines.

They were married Sept. 22, 1957, at Clear Creek Meeting House in McNabb. Two children were born to this union, Nancy and Charles.

Bruce spent his working career in the field of insurance, sharing his love of people and managerial skills with several companies. The last one was Transamerica Insurance, where he was a regional vice president. This field of work also meant relocations, which both he and Georgiana took as an opportunity to explore new

surroundings and make new friends. In retirement, they returned to Peoria. They spent many happy years cheering on their favorite teams, the Chicago Cubs and the Bradley Braves, as well as traveling and visiting family and the friends they had made over the years. He was a member of United Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge of Lee Center.

He is survived his daughter, Nancy (Alec) Turner of Corning, Iowa; son, Charles (Susan) Conibear of Easton, Maryland; grandchildren, Daniel Turner of Coralville, Iowa, and William (Alaina) Turner of Lamont, Iowa; sister, Rosemary Pomeroy of Scottsdale, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Georgiana; and his parents.

Family visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Monday and the funeral at 11:30 a.m. Monday at United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W. Northmoor Road, Peoria.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Peoria Park District Foundation, 1125 W. Lake Ave., Peoria IL 61614, with the notation, “Bruce Conibear Memorial.”

Marcie L. Leonard STERLING – Marcie L. Leonard, 95, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at Good Samaritan Prophets Riverview in Prophetstown.

Marcie was born March 27, 1919, in Marion County, Missouri, the daughter of Birdette Young and Nellie Gabe (Wood) Simmons. She married Clare “Pete” Leonard on Nov. 8, 1941, in Sterling. He preceded her in death March 25, 1994. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls.

Survivors include one daughter, Linda (Gary) Weakley of Morrison; one son, David (Pat) Leonard

of Sterling; seven grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.

Thursday at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Henrietta Milner, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Patricia A. Gaar SAVANNA – Patricia A. Gaar, 88, of Savanna, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, at Pinnacle Place in Savanna.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna is handling arrangements.

Marvin T. Yenney SAVANNA – Marvin T. Yenney, 71, of Savanna, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, Iowa.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna is handling arrangements.

Sharon B. Nichols SHEFFIELD – Sharon B. Nichols, 69, of Sheffield, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at her home.

McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown is handling arrangements.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitation: Elizabeth M. Cook of Dixon, 9-11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon.

Today’s funerals: Gary D. Crossland of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling.

Darrell E. Farringer of Amboy, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Terry J. Potts of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Elizabeth M. Cook of

Dixon, 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon.

Thursday visitations: Marcie L. Leonard of Sterling, 4-6 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Smith of Rock Falls, 5-6 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Thursday funeral: Robert L. ‘Bob’ Smith of Rock Falls, memorial service with military honors, 6 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Chairman, board discuss investigation

BY VINDE WELLS Shaw Media vwells@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Kim Gouker faced a flurry of questions at Tuesday night’s Ogle County Board meeting.

Among them was whether Sheriff Michael Harn had seen the findings of the audit conducted by Napervillebased firm Sikich on the administrative tow fund.

The chairman said the sheriff had seen it.

“He’s upset this happened. He knows it’s his fault,” Gouker said. “I asked him if he was coming to the meeting tonight.

He said he was not.”

So it was up to Gouker

to speculate when asked whether Harn had broken any laws by putting money meant for the general fund into the tow fund and spending it.

“I don’t know if he’s violated any laws, but he’s violated a lot of ethics and the public’s trust,” Gouker said.

Board member Dick Petrizzo said that in light of the report’s findings, he thought about asking for a forensic examination of the sheriff’s county-issued credit card.

However, he decided it would be better to wait until new sheriff, Brian Van Vickle of Rochelle, takes over Dec. 1.

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Board member Lyle Hopkins, of Polo, said the county board is partly to blame for the unaccounted for funds.

“We as a board have to take some of the blame for this, because we left it too open when this [the tow fund] was set up,” he said.

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As a result of the findings, the committee recommended that the county approve all recommendations in the report; that the board explore the legalities of having people pay tow fees in an office other than the county sheriff, as the ordinance now requires; and that the county move the $38,000 still in the tow fund to the general fund and keep any future tow fees until the $61,000 mark is hit.

The board approved all three recommendations at its meeting Tuesday night.

First, the board accepted the Sikich report, agreed to implement its recommendations to tighten up tow fund procedures, and to pay Sikich’s bill of $15,000.

It then approved requiring that $61,713 be transferred immediately from the tow fund to the county’s general fund to repay money that should have gone there in the first place.

Finally, the board agreed to explore changing where tow fund payments must be made from the sheriff’s office to another county department.

Based on records reviewed by the auditors, money deposited into the tow fund should have equalled $237,413.12, made up of $350 tow fees and other sources of revenue.

According to the results of the forensic audit, though, only $226,658.12 was deposited, leaving $10,754.67 unaccounted for.

“It should be noted that this figure was arrived at after piecing together bits of information from the Sheriff’s Office and tow companies and verifying data as best as possible, given the sloppy record-keeping performed by the Sheriff’s Office,” the report said.

Sikich’s James Sullivan, who led the forensic audit, said the amount of unaccounted for money could be higher or lower, depending on whether cash transactions were made other than those the audit found.

Sullivan said when he talked with Harn about the unaccounted for money, the sheriff was upset, but had no explanation.

He came across no transactions that led him to believe there was

About the tow fund The tow fund was established by county ordinance in 2011 and was meant to supplement diminishing budgets and help the sheriff’s department with vehicle repairs and purchases. In the original ordinance, the sheriff was given discretion to spend the funds, collected from a $350 tow fee, for any purpose.

In December, Sauk Valley Media reported that funds from the tow fund had been used by Sheriff Michael Harn to pay for a tent for the county fair, flowers for Secretary’s Day, and a $4,000 management fraud or embezzlement, Sullivan said.

“There is a complete breakdown of all internal controls ... we can’t say where the money went.”

Board Chairman Kim Gouker said the results of the audit didn’t allow for a definitive answer on whether fraud was committed.

“You probably can’t tell if there was,” Gouker said. “You probably can’t prove that there wasn’t.”

After the committee meeting, Gouker said the forensic audit found a serious breakdown of recordkeeping, which reflects poorly on the department and the county.

“This has been a long, arduous process – many months – and I think the personnel from Sikich did an outstanding job,” he said. “They dug as deep as they possibly could. They overturned every rock necessary. We now know a lot of what happened, except for the missing records.”

With the changes to the fund that already have been implemented – limiting its revenue and expenses, and transferring control to the Ogle County Treasurer’s Office – and the recommendations to the board, Gouker said he’s satisfied with where the tow fund is and is confident the county will “clean up the rest of it.”

When the tow fee was approved by the county board in 2011, it only approved the fee. It didn’t set up a fund or limit what could be deposited into it. The ordinance also allowed for money in the fund to be used at the sheriff’s discretion. All of those have been changed since the spring.

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Welty, Chana, did not entirely agree.

“We should have set up better controls, but that does not relieve the sheriff of the responsibility to keep records …” he said.

“His failure to live up to his fiduciary responsibility was taken care of at the election,” Gouker said.

Board member Martin Typer, of Stillman Valley, said the situation is an offense to other county departments and employees who do their best to carefully spend and account for their funds.

Gouker agreed.

“This whole situation is an unfortunate stain on this county,” he said.

“This gross malfeasance has hurt everyone.”

fee for the department’s Facebook page, in addition to vehicle purchases and repairs.

In February, after the fund’s expenses and revenue from other sources were reported, the board restricted what the tow fund could be used for and what funds could be deposited into it.

A month later, the tow fund’s control was transferred to the Ogle County treasurer’s office, and Ogle County Chairman Kim Gouker called for a forensic audit of the fund. He had opposed one several months earlier.

Forensic audit results When the forensic audit began, the department wasn’t able to give Sikich a total for tow fees it had collected.

Sullivan talked to six of the 21 tow companies and reviewed police reports. He was able to verify 502 tows, he said, but there are others that couldn’t be verified.

“In essence, it was just a complete breakdown of internal controls,” Sullivan said, when describing the fund and its documentation.

The first deposit into the tow fund included a check from the Illinois Office of Emergency Management for about $12,000, and six tow fees, he said But only $10,000 of the check was deposited. The forensic audit found that $2,921.31 was received as “cash back.”

The forensic audit also found a $2,340 “noncheck” payment to Dan’s Diesel, which was for work on Sheriff Michael Harn’s truck, but Sullivan said there was no invoice written by the company.

“Sikich was informed

by Dan’s Diesel that it installed an emissions delete package on the sheriff’s truck, and that it was a cash transaction,” the audit said. “Dan’s Diesel did not issue an invoice due to the nature of the work, not wanting to create a paper trail ‘due to EPA laws.’”

According to the audit, Harn told Sikich the cash from the IEMA check not deposited into the fund might have paid for the work at Dan’s Diesel.

There was about a 4-month lag from when

the deposit was made and Dan’s Diesel was paid, Sullivan said.

Sikich found that the record-keeping and procedures for the tow fund were not conducive to effective internal controls.

“The original problem and a problem throughout our review was that records were not maintained properly,” Sullivan said.

Recommendations Sikich made 12 recommendations for ways the Sheriff’s Department can “reduce the risk of improperly handling administrative tow fees and to properly manage the tow fund.”

The first was to establish written procedures for the entire tow fund process, detailing responsibilities for staff. There are no written procedures at this time, Sullivan said.

There was no procedure for tow companies to be added to the tow list and no procedure for them to be removed.

Two companies were removed form the list.

The only department employee who handled the fees, paperwork and record-keeping was Executive Assistant Melissa Crippen, who happens to be Harn’s sister-in-law.

Sullivan recommended adequate separation of duties be added.

Other recommendations: • Funds should be secured in a safe until deposited.

• Deposits to the tow fund or transmittals to the county treasurer should be made daily when fees are collected.

• The sheriff’s office, in conjunction with the treasurer, should periodically reconcile all administrative tow fund records with funds collected and deposited to ensure all expected revenue was received and deposited.

The executive committee meeting lasted 70 minutes. Members talked about implementing the recommendations and the possibility of freezing the fund until they were applied.

Ultimately, all the committee or county board can do is make recommendations or pass directives. It will be up to the elected official to implement them, Gouker said.

“We have no control over the elected official,” he said. “We really don’t.”

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ELECTION 2014 | LEE COUNTY TREASURER RACE

Differing opinions on role Candidates debate Tuesday night at DHS

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

DIXON – The biggest difference between the candidates for Lee County treasurer is their vision for the office’s role.

Incumbent John Fritts, R-Dixon, sees his role as treasurer, one he’s held for nearly 20 years, as someone who handles the county’s money, makes sure it’s safe, pays the county’s bills and makes safe, conservative investments with it.

“The treasurer’s office isn’t a place to take risks with taxpayer money,” he said in his opening statement during a debate Tuesday night. “We should follow a responsible, conservative plan to invest and protect our resources.”

The debate was held in the

Dixon High School auditorium and was sponsored by the Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce.

Election Day is Nov. 4, and Fritts’ challenger is Wes Morrissey, D-Dixon, who served on the county board for about a year and a half before having to resign after he moved from Amboy to Dixon.

“I feel that the treasurer’s office should be more of a CFO,” he said when asked about the future of the office.

“That the treasurer should be able to advise the county board and other department heads on financial issues, which is all of them. Everything that comes through the county is a financial issue.”

In November, Morrissey, while a member of the county board, proposed an investment plan for the county that would increase its interest income from $3,000 a year to $37,000.

A month later, Fritts

approved the plan Morrissey proposed, which included putting some of the county’s money in FDIC-insured CDs. But Fritts has put the money in shorter term CDs, a max of 4 years, he said Tuesday night, to reduce the risk of incurring penalties if money had to be withdrawn early.

The shorter-term CDs bring in a smaller investment, but the money is available sooner, Fritts said, adding that Morrissey talked more like he wanted to be a county administrator than the treasurer.

Fritts said he was open to new ideas and touted the new program that allows county residents to pay their property taxes in installments instead of two payments each year.

Morrissey served on the finance committee during is term on the board, something that wouldn’t have happened, he said, if board members didn’t trust his financial knowledge.

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LEFT: Lee County Treasurer John Fritts, R-Dixon, introduces himself Tuesday night during a forum with challenger Wes Morrissey, D-Dixon, in the Dixon High School auditorium. RIGHT: Morrissey speaks to the crowd during the forum.

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THE CANDIDATES’ VOICES | STATE SENATE, 36TH DISTRICT SAUK VALLEY MEDIA presents a series of guest columns by candidates in contested races. Candidates were invited to write up to 500 words about why voters should support them. Columns are placed top to bottom in alphabetical order.

WHERE? All of Rock Island county and parts of Whiteside, Carroll and Henry counties.

ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, Nov. 4; polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

‘Create better future’ for Illinois NEIL ANDERSON Rock Island

I’m Neil Anderson. I’m a Moline firefighter and paramedic who is running for the Illinois Senate to create a better future for my family and for yours. We deserve to live in a state that is going in a better direction.

I grew up in the Quad Cities. Working alongside my dad in his small business installing floors, I was taught from an early age the value of hard work. It is that kind of dedication and work ethic I will take to Springfield as your state senator.

It is no secret that Illinois is in rough shape.

When my daughter was born 2 years ago, she owed $17,000 as her share of state debt. $17 THOUSAND! It’s not fair for career politicians to ask future generations to foot the bill for their wasteful and corrupt state spending.

My opponent, Mike

Neil Anderson Age: 32 Party: Republican Education: Blackhawk College; University of Nebraska.

Experience: Firefighter/paramedic; has never held elected office.

Jacobs, has had a decade in Springfield, and in that time, things have steadily gotten worse for average people like you and me. Of the 50 states, Illinois has the worstfunded pension system, one of the highest state debts, the second worst unemployment rate in the nation, and the worst credit rating in the nation. By any measure, Illinois’ economy is a mess, and we deserve better.

It’s no wonder that one in four Illinoisans say Illinois is the worst place to live in the United States. It doesn’t have to be that way; we can choose leadership and

a new direction for the 36th Senate District.

We live in a state where the already high taxes don’t seem to pay the bills, and taxpayers believe that corruption and mismanagement are to blame. To solve that problem, we have to make elected officials keep their promises and pay our bills with the revenue we generate.

Too many elected officials get caught up in building a dynasty, or legacy. I don’t believe elected office was ever intended to be a career, and I won’t get sucked in to that way of thinking.

From day one, I will limit myself to two terms in

office, and I will fight to enact term limits for all legislators.

I will also refuse the pension and health care benefits given to legislators. In Springfield, I won’t serve any political influence peddlers because my allegiance is already sworn to my God, my family, and my country.

I played football at the University of Nebraska, and it taught me how to get psyched-up for game day and go helmet to helmet against an opponent.

Football taught me how to compete, but I really learned how to be part of a team when I became a firefighter. When the alarm goes off, it is us against the fire. We have to forget our differences and work together to put out that fire and rescue people who need our help.

Springfield needs more of that, and it’s the kind of senator I intend to be.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

GUEST COLUMN

Vote ‘yes’ Nov. 4 for city manager TOM SHAW Dixon

The mayor of Dixon convened a task force nearly 2 years ago to study the best form of city governance following the Rita Crundwell crimes and the city’s oversight failures. Seven citizens, including myself, agreed to the challenge.

For 6 months, we diligently researched and investigated the options available to Dixon, including its present mayor-commissioner structure. We unanimously came to the conclusion that the managerial form of municipal government was clearly the best choice for a consistently wise and professionally managed city.

Accordingly, we petitioned the Dixon mayor and commissioners to put the question to the voters in a referendum on the Nov. 4, 2014, ballot to allow citizens to determine their future.

The council unanimously agreed to put the question to the voters.

The arguments for this positive change are significant, as are the benefits.

It is evident to me that Dixon desires change.

Having professional management working in concert with our elected officials is not only change, but the right change.

I am writing to encourage support for the referendum, and for every voter to go to the polls on Nov. Tom 4 for Dixon Shaw to adopt the managerial form of city government.

This is a unique, oncein-a-generation opportunity for Dixon to professionalize the manner in which its business is conducted.

Every registered voter has the right to be heard on this matter, and has the privilege to help bring about this change. This is grassroots, citizen activism at its best!

Please vote “yes” Nov. 4.

Note to readers: Tom Shaw is chief executive officer of Shaw Media, which publishes the Telegraph and Daily Gazette.

GUEST COLUMN

‘Work to improve residents’ lives’ ‘Make it Here’ in the Sauk Valley MIKE JACOBS East Moline

It has been my honor to serve our community and work to improve the lives of the residents of the 36th Senate District.

That seemingly simple purpose – improving opportunities here – has resulted in new opportunities for our community.

This year, we were successful in securing economic development initiatives.

We were happy to announce the successful transfer of the Thomson prison to the federal government. This brought in $140 million to our state to pay down old bills and invest in our communities.

Just recently, the prison began its first phase of hiring more than 1,000 employees. We are already seeing people moving into surrounding towns and buying homes.

I worked with Wahl Clipper Corp. to secure funds to build an $8.5 million corporate headquarters in Sterling to help them meet their business needs. This expansion will not only retain jobs at Wahl Clipper’s headquarters but also create jobs – con-

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Age: 54 Party: Democratic Education: United Township High School, East Moline; attended the University of Iowa and University of Illinois at Springfield, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political studies; master’s degree in political science from the University of West Florida.

Experience: State senator since 2006; former downstate liaison to Secretary of State Jesse White, 1999-2005; owner of River Research, a public affairs firm, 1989-1997; former member of three Quad City area unions (AFSCME Local 2025, UAW Local 1304, and Laborers Local 309). struction as well as new positions.

These investments will continue to keep our community growing and put people back to work.

But there are greater challenges and responsibilities one faces as a lawmaker that rarely get the same attention, let alone acclaim.

The greatest responsibility as an elected official is fighting for our most vulnerable populations – our seniors, children, the disabled, and the disadvantaged. And I am every bit as proud of my work to protect their interests.

The role of government isn’t to kick you when you’re down, or shrug

and say “tough luck” to the elderly unable to care for themselves or children struggling with disabilities.

So when people start talking about cutting Medicaid, understand what that means. It means wiping out programs that keep our parents and grandparents at home. And it means cutting services that help people with disabilities get out into the workplace.

I fought to restore shortsighted health care cuts to protect our children and seniors. Cuts to Medicaid are often a false economy. They force people to put off preventive treatment until it

becomes a more expensive emergency or worse.

Last month, I met with residents at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home to discuss important legislative issues. I appreciated their warm welcome.

Those residents are among the many faces of Medicaid.

Don’t get me wrong.

We’ve cut parts of Medicaid. We’ve cut the waste, fraud and abuse. A 2012 law saved taxpayers millions of dollars by scrubbing the enrollment lists to remove ineligible Medicaid recipients who were abusing the system.

I believe in helping people gain independence and keep it. Gutting Medicaid isn’t an answer to anything.

I would briefly like to thank the members of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Illinois Farm Bureau for their endorsements.

I have always been an advocate and will continue to offer a listening ear.

However, the most important endorsement I can earn is your support on Nov. 4. Our communities need to continue to push forward, not retreat backward. And that’s why I’m running for the Illinois Senate.

Still time to check out, read ‘Fixing Illinois’

hrough the end of October, “Fixing Illinois” books will remain available for the public to check out at the offices of Sauk Valley Media in Sterling (3200 E. Lincolnway) or Dixon (113 S. Peoria Ave.).

A video of excerpts from the Oct. 8 Sauk Valley Symposium, which featured “Fixing Illinois” authors James D. Nowlan and J. Thomas Johnson, may be viewed online.

Go to youtube.com and search for “Sauk

Valley Symposium.”

In the book, Nowlan and Johnson suggest 98 changes to improve Illinois. By reading the book, people in the Sauk Valley can become better informed about possible solutions to the

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problems that plague the state.

The book is endorsed by two prominent retired Illinois political leaders, former Democratic U.S. Sen. Adlai Stevenson III and former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar.

500 students to learn about manufacturing at Friday event JON MANDRELL Polo

This month marks Manufacturing Month in Illinois, which includes National Manufacturing Day. This year’s theme is “Make it Here,” and several community partners have joined forces to raise awareness of the many great career opportunities in the Sauk Valley region.

The partners are Astec Mobile Screens, BorgWarner, Frantz Manufacturing, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, Raynor Garage Doors, Sauk Valley Community College, Sterling Steel, UPM Raflatac, Wahl Clipper, and Whiteside Area Career Center.

Earlier this month, the partnership hosted a parent and community night, where key industry leaders spoke of our rich manufacturing heritage and the many opportunities available to our next generation.

A few of the many opportunities include positions in engineering, assembly, welding and electronics.

To complement this event, on Friday our area industries will open their doors to nearly 500 high school freshmen, who will be introduced to our industries and how their many professionals make a difference every day in their fields, both locally

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These individuals are some of the most passionate and dedicated professionals that “Make it Here” in the Sauk Valley and love their community.

The “Make it Here” theme can extend beyond the field of manufacturing in the Sauk Valley.

Our community is filled with professionals who Jon share a pasMandrell sion for their work and their contribution to our local economy and workforce.

SVCC graduates in Nursing, Radiology, Welding, Criminal Justice, Computer Information Systems, and Manufacturing are just a few of the many workforce members that make a difference every day in the Sauk Valley.

Many of these career pathways even begin at our local high schools and Whiteside Area Career Center.

If you have been considering new ways to engage in the community, we can also help make this connection for you at Sauk Valley Community College. Whether it is seeking a degree or certificate, looking for professional development to upgrade your skills, or taking a community education course for recreation, you too can “Make it Here” in our community.

Note to readers: Jon Mandrell is the dean of Academics and Student Services at Sauk Valley Community College.

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Sauk Valley Media • A7

ROCK FALLS

Council kills Buell Road speed ordinance City makes cut in grant competition

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

ROCK FALLS – An ordinance that would have reduced the speed limit on Buell Road was shot down by the council after a first reading Tuesday.

After spirited discussion, the ordinance that would have changed the speed limit on that road from 35 to 30 mph was killed by a vote of 6-2.

The ordinance was drawn up in response to a citizen complaint to 4th Ward Alderman John Watts.

During a recent Ordinance, Licensing and Safety Committee meeting, Police Chief Mike

Kuelper had recommended against the speed reduction on Buell.

He said there have been six accidents on Buell since 2006, and speeding wasn’t a factor in any of them.

Alderman Glen Kuhlemier again asked about the road’s accident history.

“There has been just one speed-related accident on that road in the last 10 years,” said Tammy Nelson, Rock Falls Police Department operations commander.

“That road is also well patrolled with the radar gun.”

The police department writes 40 to 50 speeding citations a year on Buell Road at the 35-mph speed limit.

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Nov. 4, at City Hall, 603 W. 10th St. The agendas will be posted at www.rockfalls61071. com and at City Hall. Call 815-622-1100 for more information.

The City Council meeting also can be viewed live on Channel 5. eman and Daehle Reitzel were concerned that the area would become more of a speed trap, suddenly jumping from 30 to 55 miles per hour.

Schuneman also questioned the demand for the change.

“I think it’s wrong trying to do this as the result of one person complaining,” he said. “The police chief recommended leaving it, and I respect that.”

The city just last year replaced the speed-limit

signage on Buell. City Administrator Robbin Blackert said that just the cost of the materials was $1,000.

Watts said he believed that was a small price to pay for making the area safer. He also responded to Schuneman’s concerns.

“I respect the chief’s recommendation, but I believe more than one person was concerned; it was just voiced by that one person,” Watts said.

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“And in the off chance something did happen,” Blum Simpson’s post continued.

“I couldn’t live that down, knowing I sent my kid to that with it even being a possibility.”

No one was identified as having penned the vague threat, written with a ballpoint pen in a girls bathroom, officials said.

It said only that something bad was going to happen at 10 a.m. Tuesday, and people were going to get hurt.

“We did get some leads, and we will be investigating those leads,” Juenger said. “It’s an ongoing investigation by the Dixon Police Department and school officials, and I’d rather not comment much more on that.”

School officials discovered the threat just before 1 p.m.

Monday and sent an automatic

phone message to parents a little after 2 p.m.

“It was nothing about a bomb or anything,” Juenger said. “I can’t sit Danny here and say it was Langloss a girl that did it, because we don’t know who did it.”

Police officers and district staff inspected students’ bags as they entered the school Tuesday; other than that, the day went without a hitch, Juenger said.

“We tried to keep things lighthearted with the kids, but we were still being diligent with what we needed to do.”

Police presence was heightened at Reagan and all of the district’s schools. Reagan and Dixon High School already have school resource officers on site daily.

Juenger said additional police officers would be at the schools

the rest of the week “if deemed necessary.”

If the student or students who wrote the message are caught, they could be charged with disorderly conduct, Police Chief Danny Langloss said.

In addition, the district could choose a punishment ranging from suspension to expulsion.

“It doesn’t have to go there, but it could,” Juenger said. “We will take into account a student’s past history.”

Reagan Principal Andrew Bullock said the district will do whatever it can to ensure student safety.

“It’s always best to err on the side of caution, whether you believe a threat is credible or not,” he said. “We will always put our kids’ and staff safety at the top of our priority list.”

A similar incident took place at Reagan in 2011, when two eighth-grade girls wrote a bogus bomb threat on a bathroom wall.

Jr. joined Watts in support of the ordinance.

In other matters, the council passed a resolution that will allow the Rock Falls Hotel Group construction teams to store equipment across the street from the hotel site on city property.

The council also authorized the city clerk to send a written formal protest to Comcast after the cable company announced plans to close the Rock Falls service center on Oct. 30.

Comcast has staffed the building at U.S. Route 30 and 13th Avenue since 2002.

Also, the city learned it has made it into the second round of competition for a $400,000 Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant

for its green space project. The Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant program is funded by the state real estate transfer tax. A 50 percent matching grant is available for development and renovation projects for parks and other green spaces.

Recipients are usually announced in December.

Mayor Bill Wescott will be in Springfield Friday to give a short presentation to sell the merits of the city’s green space project. Blackert said the city also plans to apply for a $1 million tourism grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to help fund riverfront development plans.

WHITESIDE COUNTY

Board to vote on proposed $38M budget next month

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

MORRISON – The Whiteside County Board agreed Tuesday night to vote on the proposed $38,377,629 budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year next month.

That number comes after individual committees submitted their original proposals to the finance committee, which then went back to the committees asking that they cut an additional $200,000 to $250,000, because the deficit would have been $950,000.

Whiteside County Administrator Joel Horn presented a slideshow to the board explaining how the budget process has gone so far, and what he sees as necessary to improve county finances.

He projects a 1.9 percent

increase in county revenue from last year, up to $34,344,229.

The balance for the county’s general fund is expected to decrease by $687,000 from $4,316,000 to $3,629,000.

“In the past 2 years, our expenses have gone up, and the revenue has leveled off,” Horn said, citing the increase in health insurance premiums for county employees as being a major problem. In the past 2 years, he said, that cost has increased by 25 percent.

“Looking forward … we’re going to have to somehow control the impact of health insurance,” he said. “We’re going to have to hold the line with wages and increase fees where possible. We may need to look at expanding our hiring freeze and other things, as well.”

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Wrong number could lead to Mr. Right Dear Abby, I met a guy over the phone when he called my number by mistake.

After a brief conversation, not particularly polite on my part, the call ended.

Forty-five minutes later he called me back, saying he couldn’t stop thinking about me. I thought, “Who is this goofball?”

Over time, my phone has been “pinging” with messages from him. He has sent his life story, photos and address. He even gave me his Social Security number and told me to run a check on him to see for myself that he’s legitimate. We have been talking for 8 months and are making plans to meet. He lives in another state, but he

your opinion, and what should I do?

– Swept Awa in Georgia

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

has a sister in mine.

Should I meet him in his hometown or let him come to me? I don’t believe this is a gameplaying situation. I am 55 years young; he’s 64. We converse on FaceTime daily ,and at night we have Bible studies together via the Internet. He makes me happy. What is

with your eyes wide open.

If this becomes a successful relationship, it will be a wonderful “how did you meet?” story.

retirement I want for me and my wife. I feel bad for my parents, but I can’t help worrying that everything I am working for is Dear Swept Away, being threatened by their Your romance seems Dear Abby, poor choices and unwillalmost like a Hallmark My parents just informed ingness to change how Channel love story – two me that they have not they deal with money. strangers who connect been practical about their When I expressed conbecause of a wrong num- finances. I suspected it cern that I would have to ber. However, have him based on the ratio of their support them financially visit you first, meet your salaries to their purchases, at some point because of family, friends and minis- but it was confirmed this, I was made to feel ter. Then visit him in his during a conversation in selfish because of all the hometown and meet his which they said they have sacrifices they made for friends, children (if he has saved nothing for retireme over the years. Who is any), minister, etc. ment. More disappointwrong here?

Don’t do this just once ing, they both had advan– “Bad Son” – give yourself enough tages that would have set in Baltimore time to get beyond the them financially for life endorphin rush. He may had they been smart with Dear Son, turn out to be Prince their money.

Your parents are, for Charming, but a woman On the other hand, I having blown the money can never be too careful, save religiously, and I’m they should have been and you need to proceed on my way to building the saving and for trying to

guilt you into supporting them. (By the way, they’re not alone. Many Americans in their 50s and 60s have only now awakened to the fact that they won’t have enough – or any – money to supplement their Social Security.)

The sacrifices parents make are supposed to be done out of love, not to indenture their children.

If there is still time for them to sock away some savings for when they will no longer be working, I suggest they start now.

(Suze Orman says that whether you’re in your 30s, 40s or 50s, it’s never too late to start saving for your financial future.)

As a good son, ask if they would like your help in investing it.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, Oct. 22 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., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

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

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

Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Bingo with the Beukemas,

12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925..

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

Bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

All-ages spelling bee, 1:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000.

Cookie sale and silent auction, 3-7 p.m., and annual Fall Fest dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Disciples United Methodist Church, corner of state Route 64 and Maple Avenue.

Halloween line dancing party, 4-7 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Riverfront, downtown Dixon.

Fall Fest Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Disciples United Methodist Church, Maple Avenue and state Route 64, Mount Morris, 815734-4853.

Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8838.

Thursday, Oct. 23 Biscuits and gravy, 7 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Bingo and popcorn, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

Cards and Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m.,

Lee County Council on Aging, 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. ’57 Girls, 11:30 a.m., White Pines Inn, 6712 W. Pines Road, Mount Morris.

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

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

Hand and Foot card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County 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.

Bingo, 1 p.m. Sterling Women of the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre and 500 games, 1-2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre, 1 p.m., Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8220.

Euchre with treats, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center andTransit Facility, 912 Fourth St.,

Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train Dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Friday, Oct. 24 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., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

Bingo, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Line dancing, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

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

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

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

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-2117.

Movie and popcorn, “Maleficent,” 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

Chicken wings dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Thursday, Oct. 23 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Twin City Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

TOPS IL 1426, 8:30-9 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 9 a.m., Coloma Homes, 401 W. 18th St., Rock Falls.

Office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., open, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 212 Third Ave., Sterling.

Basics computer class, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Rock Falls High School, 101 12th Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weighin, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815-626-0034.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling.

Computers for Seniors 2.0 class, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Flu shot clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Free blood pressure checks, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815-6267333, ext. 317.

Quilt Club, noon-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 5:30 p.m., open, beginners; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W.

Third St., Sterling.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12 and 12; 8 p.m., closed, 12 and 12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

Narcotics Anonymous, 4-5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-441-4452.

Speak Boldly Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Sterling Public Library, 102

W. Third St., Sterling.

TOPS, 6:30 p.m., Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave., 815-625-0431.

Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St., Sterling.

Al-Anon and Alateen, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, and Al-Anon and Alateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Anne Church, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W.

10th St., 815-441-5327.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, United Steelworkers, 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Friday, Oct. 24 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:3011:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community

Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open; 10:30 p.m., open, candlelight, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

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

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m. closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First

Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; 7 p.m., Al-Anon and Alateen, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

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All about grains and losses Kick-start a healthy diet with nutrient-rich ingredient used for centuries

BY ROBERT RODRIGUEZ MCT News Service

T

hey might not be households words yet, but grains like freekeh, farro and quinoa, are becoming more popular, as healthconscious consumers rediscover these ancient foods.

Used for centuries by different cultures, many of these grains are finding a new place in the American diet, largely because they are loaded with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

Some of the grains are also gluten-free and can be ground into flour.

The grains blend easily into everyday meals, like salads, side dishes and baked goods.

At Sierra Nut House in north Fresno, California, owner JoAnn Sorrenti has long been a believer in the ancient grains. She stocks several types, including quinoa, freekeh and bulgur.

“I tried selling these 35 years ago, and nobody bought them,” Sorrenti says with a laugh. “Now, things have really turned around.”

The shop’s bistro regularly uses grains in its salads and recently, Chef Adrianna Oropeza prepared two grain salads: freekeh with orange and fennel; and quinoa and pumpkin.

“What I like about these grains is that not only are they healthy and good for you,” Oropeza says. “But you can also mix them in with seasonal fruits and vegetables.”

Oropeza says the grains vary in texture and are somewhat chewy and nutty in flavor. And cook-

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This colorful salad, featuring tri-color quinoa, is from Sierra Nut House in Fresno, California, where owner JoAnn Sorrenti has long been a believer in the ancient grains. ing grains is not as difficult as you may think.

“In a lot of ways, it is just like cooking rice,” she says. “You cook it until the water is absorbed.”

She likes to cook grains with chicken broth for added flavor. And at home, she adds quinoa in her salads and soups.

Nutritionists say the ancient grains have stood the test of time for a reason. Amaranth has long been used in

Mexico and contains more than three times the average amount of calcium. It is also high in iron, magnesium and is gluten-free. Cooked amaranth has a slight crunch, but remains soft on the inside.

Barley and bulgur are fiber rich at 17 percent and 20 percent. They are also easy to cook and are high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Quinoa is a complete protein and is loaded

with iron, vitamin B2 and manganese.

Freekeh is a wheat that has been harvested early and is roasted. It’s high in fiber and has a low glycemic index, making it attractive to diabetics.

It has a similar flavor to bulgur with a firm, chewy texture.

Farro is prized for its nutty, cashew-like flavor, and is high in protein and calcium.

As chefs and home cooks are catching on

to the grain craze, a few California farmers are also trying their hand at growing the crops.

Victoria Martinez of Ancient Grains Farm in Temecula, California, has planted amaranth, quinoa and chia. The family run farm was launched last year and is harvesting its first crop this fall.

“We see the demand and we understand the health benefits,” Martinez says. “And as more

people learn how to use the ancient grains and seeds, we will see even more of a demand.”

Martinez cooks a large pot of quinoa at the beginning of the week and uses its in stir fry dishes, salads and mixed in with greens. She also eats warm quinoa for breakfast by adding coconut milk, agave syrup and a stick of cinnamon, nuts and fruit.

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Maple syrup shines in turkey loaf

BY LINDA GASSENHEIMER MCT News Service

I have vivid memories of driving through Vermont when the sap was being collected from the sugar maple trees and buying authentic maple syrup. Pure maple syrup has a rich, aromatic flavor that adds a special touch to this turkey loaf.

Sweet potatoes are quickly made in the microwave and mixed with chopped green bell pepper to complete this autumn dish.

Helpful hints • Coarsely chop the vegetables for the meat loaf in a food processor. Remove and add the green bell pepper for the side dish to coarsely chop without washing the bowl.

• The onion, carrot and mushrooms are cooked in a microwave. They can also be sauteed several minutes in a nonstick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray instead.

Shopping list Here are the ingredients you’ll need for tonight’s dinner in minutes.

To buy: 1 package button mushrooms, 3⁄4 pound sweet potatoes, 1 medium green bell pepper, 3⁄4 pound ground breast meat turkey, 1 bottle pure maple syrup, 1 jar Dijon mustard and 1 package bread crumbs.

Staples: Olive oil, onion, carrots, egg, salt and black peppercorns.

Vermont Turkey Loaf For the loaf: ½ cup coarsely

chopped onion ½ cup coarsely chopped carrots ½ cup coarsely chopped button mushrooms 1 egg ¼ cup plain bread crumbs 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 ⁄4 pound ground breast meat turkey Salt and freshly ground black pepper For glaze: 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place onion, carrot and mushrooms in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high 3

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Using a fork, mix all of the ingredients together until well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix again. Line a baking tray with foil and shape meat into one loaf about 6 inches by 3 inches. Bake for 15 minutes.

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Freekeh, Orange and Fennel Salad 2 cups freekeh 2 cups chicken broth 1 fennel bulb sliced 2 oranges peeled and sliced ½ cup dried cranberries ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup flat leaf parsley chopped ½ cup almonds, toasted and slivered (Garnish for the top) Vinaigrette Dressing: ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Salt and pepper to taste Bring chicken broth to a boil, add freekeh and simmer until broth is absorbed. Put aside.

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet on medium heat.

Saute the fennel for approximately 5-8 minutes.

Combine all of the remaining ingredients.

In a medium bowl whisk the dressing and pour over the salad.

Garnish with the almonds.

Quinoa with Pumpkin Salad 2 cups quinoa 3 cups chicken broth ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced 3 cups pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 cubes ½ cup dried cranberries 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped red bell pepper ½ cup flat leaf parsley chopped ½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds Vinaigrette Dressing: ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup red vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard ½ teaspoon pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste Bring chicken broth to a boil, add quinoa and simmer until broth is absorbed. Put aside.

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet on medium heat.

Saute the pumpkin for approximately 10-15 minutes.

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Banana Bread 2 medium bananas, mashed 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted ½ cup buttermilk ½ cup agave syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 eggs 1 cup quinoa flour ¼ cup almond flour ¼ cup amaranth flour 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup chopped almonds Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 5-by-7-inch loaf pan. Mix together the bananas, coconut oil, honey, vanilla and eggs until completely combined. Add in all the flours, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and stir until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Pour the mixture, which should be pretty wet, into the prepared loaf pan.

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Meanwhile, mix maple syrup and mustard together. Remove turkey loaf from oven and poke several holes in it with a skewer.

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The Sauk Valley Orthodontics office in Dixon is shown. The practice, which also has a Sterling office, announced Oct. 15 that it closed Oct. 11, giving its patients no notice and leaving them to wonder how to recoup payments made for services in advance.

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Staff at Sauk Valley Orthodontics, who are still there to facilitate the transfer of patient records, said today that they also were told there will be no refunds.

There is still a possibility that patients who prepaid could recoup their losses, but it won’t happen anytime soon.

Michael O’Connor, executive director at nonprofit law firm Prairie State Legal Services in Rockford, said there are two avenues for Sauk Valley Orthodontics patients to initially pursue.

“The Illinois Attorney General’s office has the authority to intervene, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation can strip licenses,” O’Connor said. “Complaints can be filed on the websites of both agencies.”

Prairie State offers free legal assistance to low-income clients and seniors. However, this isn’t the type of situation the firm generally gets involved with.

O’Connor suggested Illinoislegalaid.org, a free

site operated by all aid programs that serve the state. The website has a wealth of legal information, and includes contact links, forms and videos.

Complicating matters in this situation is the fact that Jones still practices in another state.

He has three offices in the Sierra Vista, Arizona, area.

“Most states have reciprocal licensing agreements, so if a license is taken away here, it could result in it being taking away somewhere else,” O’Connor said.

When criminal intent is involved in the loss of money to professionals, it enhances the chances of monetary reimbursement. Without criminal intent, individual civil lawsuits could be the only option for recouping prepaid funds.

“There are sometimes capped crime victims’ compensation funds set up by membership organizations to help reimburse those wronged by professionals in that line of work,” O’Connor said.

“If there were a criminal element, you could also seek restitution through the enforcement of criminal law.”

If bankruptcy were part of the scenario, there is a priority system that would determine who gets paid first. With failed businesses, owners can sometimes be forced to declare bankruptcy, O’Connor said.

Meanwhile, the phones are still ringing nonstop at the Sterling office of Dr. Ted Moss. His practice is the closest for most of the Sauk Valley Orthodontics patients looking a new orthodontist.

As of Tuesday afternoon, a Moss Orthodontics employee said they were still accepting new patients.

“We’re still getting lots of calls,” she said.

“We’re not scheduling new people until January, but we’re still taking new patients.”

Other recommended orthodontists mentioned in a letter recently sent to patients late last week were in Freeport, Princeton, DeKalb and Clinton, Iowa. Staff at Sauk Valley Orthodontics said a few others were added to the list this week: Orthodontic Group Associates in Clinton, Geneseo and Moline; Forreston Dental; and Riverside Dental in Savanna.

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“I’m here to support Dick Durbin and Pat Quinn, because I think they’re about the future,” Clinton told workers at Chicago-based manufacturing company Wheatland Tube. “What this election should be about is what your lives are about ... more jobs, higher incomes, better education and training, secure health care and stronger families and communities. ... The rest of it is all background music.”

Clinton has stumped for vulnerable Democrats in Arkansas and Louisiana, with upcoming stops in Kentucky, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Campaigns hope his star power and continued popularity will help sway undecided voters and boost minority turnout. In Chicago, he played to President Barack Obama’s hometown crowd by saying Republicans in other states are using the Nov. 4 contest as a protest vote against the president.

Illinois’ gubernatorial matchup is one of the most expensive and competitive nationwide. Quinn is seeking a second full term, but faces a tough challenge from Republican businessman Bruce Rauner, a venture capitalist trying to wrest away one of the last Democratic strongholds in the Midwest. Clinton’s visit was preceded by a Sunday rally headlined by Obama and events with first lady Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.

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Former President Bill Clinton appears Tuesday with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (left) and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn as they address workers, labor leaders and business leaders at Wheatland Tube Co. in Chicago.

Rauner’s campaign deemed the visits by Democrats “full rescue mode.”

Rauner appeared with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in Rockford on Tuesday, part of a nationwide tour for Christie, who serves as the head of the Republican Governors Association.

Christie has been to Illinois for Rauner several times.

Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, is seeking a fourth term against Republican dairy magnate and state Sen. Jim Oberweis.

Clinton reiterated themes that have been prominent in Quinn’s reelection bid: That the Chicago Democrat took over and led Illinois at a time of ethical and economic crisis. Quinn, a former lieutenant governor, assumed office in 2009 in the wake of ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption scandal.

Quinn noted the drop in unemployment during his tenure. State figures showed a September rate

of 6.6 percent, compared to 9.1 percent a year earlier. Durbin also praised Quinn’s jobs record.

But Rauner has said Illinois still lags behind other states and isn’t growing or competitive.

Clinton told the enthusiastic crowd – including several state lawmakers – that the GOP elsewhere are “relentlessly attacking the president,” and using the midterm election as a referendum on his presidency.

He said voters shouldn’t become pessimistic.

He said he’s been thinking about the future more, in part because of his new granddaughter, and reflected on his role in politics.

“I feel like an old racehorse that’s retired. I’m in a barn somewhere. About once every 2 or 4 years, they come and bring a little extra hay,” he said. “They brush me down real good, take me out to the track, slap me on the rear and just see if I can get around that track one more time.”

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JIMMY JOHN’S

Founder owes taxes, state says Attorneys dispute claim about pair of corporate jets SPRINGFIELD (AP) – A pair of companies owned by the founder of the Jimmy John’s sandwich chain owes Illinois more than $1.4 million in state taxes on a pair of corporate jets, the state alleges in court filings.

But attorneys for Jimmy John Liautaud, a vocal critic of Illinois’ income tax rates, dispute that claim.

The case is pending before the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal, the Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers reported.

Illinois Department of Revenue officials allege that the companies – Jimmy John’s Franchise LLC and Liautaud Development Group LLC – owe the money on the 2009 purchases of a Lear jet and a Bombadier BD-100.

Revenue officials argue the jets don’t qualify for a commercial-transporta-

tion exemption.

But attorneys for the companies believe the state isn’t Jimmy John p r o p e r l y Liautaud applying the tax code.

They argue in court filings that the companies “took all prudent steps and good business care” in determining that they don’t owe the money.

Liautaud has been an outspoken critic of Illinois’ income tax. In 2011 he threatened to move the sandwich chain’s headquarters form Champaign to Florida over Gov. Pat Quinn’s decision to raise the tax.

He also said at the time that he had moved his family to Florida. In more recent campaign-finance records detailing political contributions, he alternately indicated he was a resident of Champaign and Chicago.

The privately held Champaign-based Jimmy John’s chain has more than 2,000 locations.

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Abbott...................................42.41 Alcoa.....................................16.36 AltriaCorp.............................47.01 Autonation...........................54.01 American Express................85.63 Arris-Group..........................26.14 Apple..................................102.47 ADM.....................................45.71 AT&T.....................................34.62 Bank of America...................16.59 Boeing.................................127.12 BorgWarner..........................56.43 BP..........................................42.27 Casey’s..................................76.79 Caterpillar.............................95.88 CenturyLink.........................39.70 Chevron..............................115.04 Cisco.....................................23.51 Citigroup...............................51.28 CNW.....................................43.64 CocaCola..............................40.67 ConAgra................................34.04 Dean.....................................13.94 Deere & Co...........................83.78 Disney...................................87.53 Donaldson............................39.46 DuPont..................................68.81 Exxon....................................93.66 Ford......................................14.26 Exelon...................................34.99 GE.........................................25.44 FifthThird.............................18.87 HawaiianElectric.................27.26 Hewlett Packard...................34.74 HomeDepot.........................94.21 Intel Corp.............................32.61 IBM.....................................163.21 IntlPaper...............................49.82 JCPenney................................7.62 JohnsonControls..................41.99 Johnson&Johnson.............100.36 JPMorgan Chase..................57.91 Kraft......................................56.44 Kroger...................................53.68 Leggett&Platt........................35.64 Manpower............................62.95 McDonald’s..........................90.95 Merck&Co.............................55.12 Microsoft..............................44.88

3M.......................................140.94 Monsanto...........................113.54 Newell...................................34.58 AGL.......................................53.95 Nike......................................90.65 Parker-Han.........................111.29 Pfizer.....................................28.28 Pepsico..................................93.71 Procter&Gamble..................84.59 RaymondJames....................52.96 Republic................................38.70 Sears Hldg............................34.79 SensientTech........................53.60 Sprint......................................6.24 Staples...................................12.46 TheTravelers........................94.22 UnitedContinental..............49.53 UnitedTech........................101.99 USBancorp...........................40.26 USSteel..................................36.16 Verizon..................................48.69 Walgreen...............................61.53 WalMartStores.....................76.03 WalMartMexico...................22.86 WasteMgt..............................47.24 Wendy’s..................................8.38

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Dec. 3.56; March 3.693⁄4; July 3.85 Soybeans: Nov. 9.64 1⁄ 2; Jan. 9.713⁄4; March 9.79 Soybean oil: Dec. 31.76; March 32.30 Soybean meal: Dec. 342.90; March 325.00 Wheat: Dec. 5.19; March 5.33 Oats: Dec. 3.51; March

3.39 Live cattle: Oct. 166.55; Dec. 167.05; Feb. 166.05 Feeder cattle: Oct. 238.95; Nov. 233.92 Lean hogs: Dec. 88.45; Feb. 86.07; April 87.25 Sugar: March 16.44 Cotton: Oct. 62.79 T-Bonds: Dec. 1427⁄16 Silver: Dec. 17.51 Gold: Dec. 1249.00 Copper: Dec. 3.0290 Crude: Nov. 82.48 Dollar Index: Dec. 85.45

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HuskerOnline.com writer Robin Washut (@RobinWashut) on Nebraska coaching staff’s reaction to commitment by Dixon’s Isaiah Roby: “Miles/ Molinari’s reactions when @roby_isaiah committed? “Coach Miles said he thought Coach Mo was going to have a heart attack or something”.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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Numbers game That’s how many Sauk Valley football teams will be trying to clinch playoffs spots or become playoff eligible on Friday. Five area teams have already secured spots.

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Dixon’s Roby commits to Nebraska Junior picked Huskers over Iowa, Creighton, ISU

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

When it came right down to it, Isaiah Roby just felt the time and situation were perfect to make a decision.

The 6-foot-7 Dixon junior forward verbally committed Tuesday to play basketball at Nebraska, picking the Cornhuskers’ offer over 10 others, including finalists Iowa, Creighton, and Illinois State.

“It felt right, and I didn’t want to wait any longer,” Roby said Tuesday night. “It was Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com the right time, it was the right Dixon’s Isaiah Roby shoots over Sterling during a game last win- thing for me and my family, and I was pretty much set on ter. The Dixon junior verbally committed Tuesday to Nebraska.

VOLLEYBALL

Emotions run high at Lancaster

committing once we set up a date for Coach [Tim] Miles to see me at an open gym for the third time.”

Roby said the decision ultimately came down to a gut feeling. The first time he met Miles and assistant coach Jim Molinari was this past June, but the Cornhuskers immediately took the front seat in the recruiting journey.

Iowa had shown interest since eighth grade, Creighton since Roby’s freshman year.

“The way Coach Miles and I connected sold it for me, and our relationship has just grown,” Roby said.

Roby file

School: Dixon High School Year: Junior Parents: Roderick and Danielle Height/Weight: 6-7/185 2013-14 stats: 10.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.9 steals, 3.1 blocks Other Division I offers: Bradley, Creighton, Georgia, Illinois State, IUPUI, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Iowa, Western Illinois

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GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW | 2014 STATE TOURNAMENT

Double doubles

Warriors sending pair of teams to state tournament

Duchesses falter as Hawks clinch title

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5551

One Sterling doubles team has been a well-oiled machine for 4 years.

The other required a bit of tinkering earlier this season.

In the end, however, the foursome of Allie Shank and Grace Steinke, as well as Maura Scanlan and Anna Ivarson, ended up in the same place – the girls state tennis tournament. They will continue their way along the postseason tournament trail beginning Thursday.

Matches will be contested at 14 suburban sites, with Buffalo Grove High School serving as tournament central.

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

DIXON – The Dixon Duchesses were riding a tidal wave of emotion on Senior Night at Lancaster Gym. The Oregon Hawks were riding a tidal wave of their own.

The Hawks took control of Tuesday’s Big Northern West match early and never looked back, spoiling the Dixon seniors’ final home match with a 25-13, 25-20 victory.

“We were emotional, and not in a good way,” Dixon coach Bunyan Cocar said, “and Oregon is a fantastic team. They have a great setter, girls who can terminate the ball at every position, and just so many weapons that are hard to defend.”

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DOUBLES CONTINUED ON B5

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Sterling’s Maura Scanlan (from left), Anna Ivarson, Allie Shank, and Grace Steinke advanced to the state tournament as doubles teams. Shank and Steinke won the doubles bracket Saturday in Belvidere, while Scanlan and Ivarson finished fourth.

• The last Sterling girls sectional tennis champion before this season was Bari Reynolds, who won the Moline Sectional as a senior in 2009.

Reynolds also won a sectional title as a freshman in 2006.

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First goal charm Kinnaman’s score highlights victory

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Dixon’s Jamie Altenburg spikes the ball Tuesday against Oregon at Lancaster Gym. The Duchesses lost 25-13, 25-20.

SPORTS inside

FREEPORT – Markel Kinnaman’s first goal was bound to come. All he had to do was use his head.

With a combined 50 goals between them, Sterling’s trio of Tony Diaz, Juan Carlos Silva-Rodriguez, and Jose Uresti coordinated the pitch during a left-side corner kick in the 23rd minute of Tuesday’s 6-2 Class 2A Freeport Regional semifinal win

over Dixon.

Sterling advances to play Freeport on Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the regional championship match. Freeport beat Rochelle 3-0 in the other semifinal.

Kinnaman wanted in on the action, and made it count. The Golden Warrior junior positioned his head to deflect Miguel Gallardo’s header of Uresti’s kick into the Duke net from 5 yards out.

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Dixon’s Remington LeRette (left) kicks the ball upfield during Tuesday’s 2A Freeport Regional semifinal against Sterling. The Dukes lost 6-2.

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Blackhawks down Flyers in Chicago, B6.

Skyhawks nearing title, B3.

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In brief, or boxers Kevin Durant Thunder star is expanding apparel empire into the world of underwear. His first line is set to come out before next school year.

SVM staff, wire services NFL

Cowboys release Sam from squad Michael Sam will have to wait for a third team to give the NFL’s first openly gay player a chance to appear in a regular-season game.

The Dallas Cowboys released Sam from the practice squad Tuesday, dropping the rush end as they prepare for several potential reinforcements to return to the defensive line.

The Rams drafted the former SEC defensive player of the year from Missouri late in the seventh round in May. He was pick No. 249 out of 256. Sam had three sacks in the preseason with St. Louis, playing mostly against secondand third-stringers.

Rice appeal hearing set for November Former Ravens running back Ray Rice’s appeal of his indefinite suspension from the NFL is set to begin Nov. 5 and conclude the following day.

The three-time Pro Bowler’s appeal will be heard by former federal judge Barbara S. Jones, an arbitrator appointed by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in consultation with NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith.

NFL to survey Los Angeles

Since Bart Starr is unable make scheduled appearance at Lambeau with Favre on Nov. 3, Favre might not show either.

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NFL

Time to quiet Marshall A

fter basically being silent on the football field for 60 minutes Sunday against the Dolphins, a few of the boys on the Bears made some noise in the locker room afterward.

Actually, I was there in the middle of the media melee with everyone trying to get the scoop on why all the poop happened between teammates and friends in their club-sponsored man cave.

Clearly there was some shouting and, as soon as that happens in an NFL locker room, inquiring minds want to know why.

Robbie Gould has been heavily rumored to be the target of some of the shouting, allegedly coming from Brandon Marshall.

“To be honest with you, it was just a matter of people trying to find a story, make a story because we lost,” Gould told Pat Mannelly and Matt Spiegel on 670 AM on Monday morning.

Not true, Robbie. I spend every Sunday and a whole bunch of my Mondays and Thursdays around NFL

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He can be reached at harkush@ shawmedia. com

locker rooms, and it is extremely rare for the media waiting outside for postgame entry to hear either the level or quantity of shouting that went on in the Bears’ room.

That said, I completely agree with Gould that the emotion and raised voices are most likely much ado about nothing. The fellas were chapped and needed to let off a little steam.

I get it, and you all should, too. There is no revolution or dissension brewing in the Bears locker room, and this is clearly not a team splitting at the seams.

These Bears just need to play better football, and maybe give the ball to Matt Forte more than twice a half.

What surprises me is how everybody’s missing

the real issue and the bigger question. Can it really be a good thing for the Bears that it appears to be Marshall making most of the noise?

Let’s discuss a couple of facts. Marshall has done a nice job of reinventing himself, and avoiding off-the-field problems since arriving in Chicago.

He’s also been pretty good at creating off-thefield distractions so far this season, while his reception and yardage production are well off prior seasons.

Marshall is no longer a Denver Bronco because they didn’t want him in their locker room anymore, and he’s no longer a Dolphin because they didn’t want him in their locker room anymore, either.

So do we just wait for the storm clouds to dump all over us?

“Everyone handles situations differently,” Willie Young said. “I’ve been around guys that are very passionate about the game. I’ve been around the guys who won’t say one word after a win or after a loss. Everyone handles it differently.

And everyone’s entitled

to their opinion.”

Fair enough.

“I told our team after the game in the locker room, just as I’m telling you, we have to always be accepting of how people express themselves after a game, because they’re coming down from a week of working hard and building their emotions and passions for the game,” coach Marc Trestman said, “and I’m not reading any more into it than that, and we have to be accepting and non-judgmental and let it pass.”

Here, I beg to differ.

It’s the head coach’s job and responsibility to make sure he and his team don’t suffocate with their heads stuck in the sand, ignoring overthe-top behavior from a player with a track record of it.

Maybe the boss is on top of it, and just telling us what he thinks he has to, protecting his troops while he handles it behind closed doors.

Maybe this is just the new Marshall, and there’s nothing to worry about.

Still, it’s hard not to wonder if the Jets could use another receiver.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to 5 years in prison Tuesday for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, completing a transformation from an acclaimed sprinter at the 2012 Olympics to a convicted criminal led away in a police van with barred windows.

Wearing a dark suit, the double-amputee athlete was subdued when Judge Thokozile Masipa announced the punishment in a Pretoria courtroom, ending a televised trial that was closely followed at home and abroad by those who once admired him.

He will have to serve 10 months, or one-sixth of his sentence, in prison before he is eligible to be moved to house arrest.

MLB

Phillies sign pitcher Williams Right-hander Jerome Williams has agreed to a 1-year, $2.5 million contract with the Phillies.

Williams was 4-2 with a 2.83 ERA in nine starts for the Phillies after being claimed off waivers from the Rangers on Aug. 10.

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6 p.m.

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OLYMPICS

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7 p.m.

The NFL is officially kicking the tires on the Los Angeles market.

Beginning Tuesday, the league will begin a formal market assessment of the L.A. area. The NFL will email questionnaires to about 2,000 potential customers to better gauge the demand for a team, and what people want in terms of a stadium.

The Bulls say guard Jimmy Butler will miss their final preseason game with a sprained left thumb.

Butler was injured when he deflected a pass in the first quarter of Sunday night’s 101-96 victory over Charlotte. Butler averaged a career-high 13.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 67 games last season.

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MCT

Minnesota running back David Cobb (27) breaks the tackle of a Purdue defender during Saturday’s game at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Gophers are off to a 6-1 start.

New faces in new places Minnesota, newcomer Maryland B10’s surprise teams

BY ERIC OLSON Associated Press

Minnesota is 3-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since 1990.

Big Ten newcomer Maryland has won two of three conference games, and is within striking distance of Michigan State and Ohio State in the East.

Not bad for two teams picked to finish fifth in their divisions.

The West Division-leading Gophers are on track to finish with a record better than the previous season for the fourth straight year under Jerry Kill.

At 6-1, they’re off to their best start since Tim Brewster’s 2008 team won seven of its first eight. A victory at Illinois this week would make Minnesota 4-0 in the Big Ten for the first time since 1967.

Kill said last week’s 39-38 win over Purdue revealed some pluck that the Gophers hadn’t shown before. They won for the first time in 23 games after trailing at halftime. Kill said he issued a challenge in the locker room when they were down 31-20.

“You’ve got to go out and prove that we’re a good football team, and the only way to do that is come back. So they did,” Kill said Tuesday. “They showed some character and didn’t panic, and showed some maturity, which we

haven’t had. It was a huge win for a lot of reasons, but certainly being able to come back is something we haven’t done a whole lot of.”

There’s nothing fancy about Minnesota, whose only loss was at the Big 12’s TCU. The durable David Cobb, who’s fourth in the nation with 144.7 yards per game, has had 30 or more carries in four straight games. Quarterback Max Leidner is a serviceable passer and capable runner.

The Gophers’ defense is middleof-the-pack in the Big Ten statistically, but has limited big plays.

“Definitely has Jerry’s personality all over it,” Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald said.

“They’re physical on both sides of the line of scrimmage. They know who they are as far as what they’re trying to accomplish in all three phases.”

The Gophers’ toughest games are in November. They play Iowa and Ohio State at home, and finish on the road against Nebraska and Wisconsin.

Maryland, which finished no higher than fifth in its division in its last 3 years in the Atlantic Coast Conference, has been one of the Big Ten’s surprise teams despite a run of injuries.

The Terrapins lost 52-24 to Ohio State 3 weeks ago – their other

loss was to the Big 12’s West Virginia – and should stay in the East race until the end if they can win at Wisconsin this week.

“Obviously, they’ve fit in very well in the Big Ten, and they came from a quality conference,” Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen said. “They’re a great addition, which we all believed.”

The Terps are averaging 35 points per game with a versatile offense led by double-threat quarterback C.J. Brown, and two of the Big Ten’s best receivers in Stefon Diggs and Deon Long. The offense’s production has covered for a defense that has given up 39 plays of 20 yards or longer.

Maryland is coming off its most satisfying Big Ten win, rallying from 14 points down in the first quarter to beat Iowa 38-31.

Brown ran 21 times for 99 yards despite missing a quarter with a back injury.

“I knew there were outstanding coaches in this league, outstanding players, and that’s come to bear out as we’ve played,” Terps coach Randy Edsall said. “You take a look at what these people do and try to make them do something different. But what you have to do is focus on what you do and try to get better. So far we’re 5-2, and we’ll see where we go from here.”

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LOCAL SPORTS

Sauk Valley Media • B3

ROUNDUP

Sauk nearing title Skyhawks one win from conference championship

By SVM Sports Staff

Jordan Giddings put down 17 kills, and Kayci Howell dished 22 assists as the Sauk Valley Community College volleyball team posted a 25-19, 25-15, 25-18 victory against visiting Black Hawk East on Tuesday night.

Sauk Valley (26-8, 7-2 Arrowhead Conference) also received strong games from Kiarra Harris (9 kills, 2 blocks), Kristyn Kasner (8 kills), Bri Correa (17 digs), Morgan Mammosser (17 digs), and Haley McAuliffe (15 assists).

The Skyhawks travel to Carl Sandburg tonight with a chance to clinch their first conference title since 1992.

Sterling def. Ottawa 20-25, 25-18, 25-22: Jay

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Oregon’s Sami Miller (left) hits over Dixon’s Jamie Altenburg during Tuesday’s match at Lancaster Gym. The Hawks are one win away from securing the outright BNC West championship after beating Dixon 25-13, 25-20.

Hawks cruise to victory EMOTIONS

CONTINUED FROM B1

Those weapons were laser-focused on one thing: an impending Big Northern West crown.

With only one match left, and a one-match lead in the standings, the Hawks (21-5-2, 12-1) clinched at least a share of the title with the victory.

They will look to win it outright on their own Senior Night, against Stillman Valley on Thursday at the Blackhawk Center.

“We don’t want to share it,” senior Emy Wright said.

“It’s exciting to achieve this goal, but we want to make sure we get it on our own on Thursday. We’re going to be ready to go, and that’s only the first goal we want to reach.”

Game 1 was a blitz, as the Duchesses (13-16, 5-8) managed just two kills; the other 11 points came on some sort of error by the Hawks.

Oregon jumped out to a 5-1 lead, then later pushed the margin to 10 points on three different occasions, the last time at 15-5. A Wright ace made it 17-5, the biggest lead until Bre Cullen’s ace made it 24-12. Wright finished off the opening game with her sixth kill; she finished with a match-high 12.

“The last time we played

Star of the match: Emy Wright, Oregon, 12 kills, 4 digs Key performers: Sommer Rhea, Oregon, 5 kills, 2 digs; Mackenzie Skoumal, Oregon, 4 blocks, 1 kill; Jamie Altenburg, Dixon, 4 kills; Amy Rotella, Dixon, 3 kills, 1 block, 3 digs Up next: Dixon at Byron & Stillman Valley at Oregon, both 6 p.m.

Thursday Dixon, we didn’t play our best, and we wanted to make sure we executed better today,” said Wright, who also had four digs and three points.

“The early lead was big for building our confidence,” Oregon coach Faith Watson said. “We made a lot of errors tonight, but we overcame that and never let them back in it.”

Game 2 was much closer, as the teams were tied eight times – the last at 10-10 – and were within one point of each other a dozen times, the last when Oregon held a 13-12 lead.

But three straight Dixon hitting errors opened a door, and the Hawks burst through it. Sami Miller had a pair of kills, Wright stuffed a block, and Delaney Mahoney and Mackenzie Skoumal combined on a block to give Oregon

a 21-15 lead.

Sommer Rhea eventually finished things off, answering an Amy Rotella kill with a sideout slam, but Dixon took some solace in hanging around with the Hawks most of the way through the second game.

“The first game, we were kind of nervous, and we let it get to us,” Jamie Altenburg said. “But the second game, we kicked it in and knew we had to play harder and fix the little errors that hurt us early on. I think we feel a lot better about how we played in the second game, and how we pushed to the end.”

Rhea had five kills, Skoumal finished with four blocks, and Mahoney added 20 assists, two aces and a block for Oregon.

Cullen chipped in 10 points, three aces and three digs.

Altenburg led Dixon with four kills, and Rotella added three kills and three digs. Jessa Long finished with a match-high 11 digs, and Kacey Koch chipped in nine assists and four digs.

“I applaud the girls for making some adjustments and staying up for that second game,” Cocar said. “Things just got away from us a little bit, both early in the match and then again late.”

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Borum had 16 kills and seven digs as the Golden Warriors picked up a road win against the Pirates.

Also for Sterling, Kaylee Martin had 12 kills, and Jordyn Koett and Alli Olson each had 17 assists.

Tuesday’s stars Jordan Giddings, SVCC volleyball, 17 kills Jay Borum, Sterling volleyball, 16 kills, 7 digs Savannah Mettler, Erie volleyball, 9 digs, 8 kills Heaven Bennett had six digs and four kills, Sydney Lebahn had 19 assists, and Jehna Thomas added seven digs.

For Newman (12-17, 6-6 Three Rivers East), Mady Ferris had 22 digs, six points and three aces, Mariah Staebell had eight assists, Madalyn Wilson had five kills, and Teagan Hinrichs added four kills.

Bureau Valley def. Newman 25-16, 25-23: Val

Reuter had nine kills, six digs and two aces as the Storm (26-5, 12-0 Three Rivers East) clinched a conference title.

Also for Bureau Valley,

Lakin Goodman Morrison senior

points, seven kills, five digs and three blocks as the Steamers handled the visiting Rams.

Also for Fulton (18-142, 8-5 Three Rivers West), Betsy Leonard had 15 points, seven blocks and five kills, Jenna James had 10 assists, Camerin Huizenga had eight assists and four kills, and Jamie Huennekens Erie def. Sherrard added six digs.

25-18, 25-15: Savannah Kewanee def. Amboy Mettler had nine digs 14-25, 29-27, 25-21: The and eight kills to lead the Clippers won the first Cardinals past the Tigers set, but were unable to in Erie. get another in a road loss Also for Erie, Rachel to the Boilermakers.

Cobert had seven digs, Kennedy Dinges led five kills, four aces and Amboy (7-15, 1-10 Three three blocks, Mary Chap- Rivers East) with 15 digs, man had 17 assists and Elizabeth Ortgiesen had six digs, and Peyton Rus six kills, and Hallie Nauadded eight digs and five man added four kills and kills. four blocks.

Morrison def. ProphGirls swimming etstown 25-10, 25-13:

Rock Falls def. Winnebago 25-16, 25-20: Brooke

Bailey O’Brien and Emily Sauer each had seven kills for the Rockets in a road win against the Indians.

Also for Rock Falls (268, 11-2 Big Northern West), Sydney Arickx had five kills and two blocks, and Chelsi Blair added 14 assists.

Jordan Giddings Sauk Valley sophomore

Stralow had seven assists, six kills, five digs and two blocks as the Fillies topped the Prophets in Morrison.

Also for Morrison (1415, 7-7 Three Rivers West), Lakin Goodman had six kills, and Peyton Kennedy added four kills and four digs.

For Prophetstown, Claire Milnes had six kills, Kassi Henrekin had eight assists, and Shelby Adams added seven digs.

Byron 159, Freeport 159, Morrison 17: The

Tigers and Pretzels tied for top honors in a threeteam meet in Byron.

Leading the way for Byron were a pair of Dixon swimmers, Abbey Blackbourn and Kaylee Rice. Blackbourn won the 50 butterfly (28.97 seconds), while Rice took the 50 breaststroke (34.31).

Blackbourn and Rice teamed with two more Dixon swimmers, Fulton def. Riverdale Gretchen Bushman and 25-13, 25-21: Chelsea Kylie Shaw, to win the L e s n i e w s k i h a d 1 1 100 freestyle in 52.94.

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Should he pause or play in tempo?

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

James Truslow Adams, a writer and historian who died in 1949, said, “There are obviously two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.”

That is true – unless one inherits so much money that one does not need to work.

Imagine that you are on defense at the bridge table.

Declarer leads a card from the dummy, and you are next to play with a useful holding in that suit.

Obviously there will be occasions when you must play low smoothly and others when you can afford to pause to work out the best defense.

But knowing which way to turn is often difficult.

In today’s deal, South pushes into six hearts.

West leads the club 10.

South takes the trick with his ace, plays a spade to dummy’s ace (West follows

suit with the eight), and calls for the heart nine.

Should East play low smoothly or win with his ace?

(Putting in the queen cannot be correct.)

“Second hand low” is right much more often than not.

But here, if East does immediately follow suit with his heart five, South will probably also play low, the percentage play for only one heart loser. Then he will lose only one trump trick and make his slam.

East should notice that declarer cannot get back to the dummy to play hearts again.

East has the spade king and diamond queen, and if South can play three rounds of clubs, East can overruff the dummy on the third round.

So taking the first heart trick guarantees defeating the contract. © 2014 UFS

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NBA | BULLS PRESEASON

Rivalry lines drawn Bulls, Cavs eager to meet up in regular-season setting

BY K.C. JOHNSON Chicago Tribune

Monday night in Columbus, Ohio, didn’t count. Oct. 31 does.

The Chicago Bulls’ home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers, after both teams face the New York Knicks, begins a regular-season rivalry that many consider a preview of the Eastern Conference finals.

Both teams are savvy enough and are populated by players who have won enough to know that talk is cheap. Their status must be proved on the floor.

But both teams also relish what is to come.

“I’ve been competing my whole life,” Derrick Rose said.

“I’m used to the stage and playing against very good talent.

That’s all they got on that team is talent. So you know when you come out here, you gotta play hard.”

Exhibition game or not, Rose delivered a signature performance on Monday, scoring 30 points in 24 minutes. And it was the way those points were scored – a breathtaking mixture of lightning-quick drives and 4-for-5 3-point shooting – that served notice.

The Cavaliers paid attention.

“As a basketball person and a lover of this sport, it’s great to

see him back and great to see him playing freely and playing well,” Cavs coach David Blatt said. “He means something to this game. The fact that he’s out there looking like the old D-Rose, that’s great for the NBA. I don’t know if it’s good for us, but it’s certainly great for the NBA, and I’m happy to see him out there.”

With LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, the Cavaliers are loaded offensively. The Bulls feature Rose and All-NBA center Joakim Noah, and often play the type of stifling defense under Tom Thibodeau that bodes well come playoff time.

The postgame respect that flowed from both locker rooms for their opponent speaks to a healthy rivalry that could replace Bulls-Heat of pre-Roseinjury days. That would be great for the league.

“They’re a very good team in this conference,” Love said of the Bulls. “They’re going to be right up there with the best teams in the East, and we’re going to have to battle with them four times this year, and then potentially in the playoffs. We’re going to see them in one of the first couple games, and then we’ll both be on the way. But they’re going to be a very good team.”

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The Bulls’ Pau Gasol dunks during a preseason game against Charlotte.

The addition of Gasol is one of the reasons the Bulls feel like they will compete with LeBron James and the Cavaliers for the Eastern Conference title this season.

Everything clicked for Roby, Huskers ROBY

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“I had 11 offers, ranging from low major to high major, and I wanted to cut that list down before it got too overbearing,” Roby said. “Once I started cutting it down, I realized there weren’t too many other schools out there that could pass up Nebraska; nothing compared to them.

“When you like the school and the coaches and the facilities, I don’t know what else more there is to wait for.”

Roby cited the 2-yearold Hendricks Training Complex and the 1-year old Pinnacle Bank Arena as two of the best facilities in the country, and said he felt “at home” in Lincoln from the first minute he set foot on campus.

The tone of Nebraska’s recruiting was also key.

Roby said that the Cornhuskers weren’t just interested in what he could become, but the type of player and person he is now.

“They told me I was a high priority for them, and it didn’t feel as true with some of the other schools as it did

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Dixon’s Isaiah Roby was drawn to the facilities and coaches at Nebraska, and that is why the Dukes’ junior decided to make a verbal commitment Tuesday to the Division I university. for Nebraska,” Roby said. “They told me they believe in my skills and who I am, not just my potential, and I thought how stand-up of a guy Coach Miles is was really awesome.”

Dixon coach Jason

Mead wasn’t surprised that Nebraska saw the character behind Roby’s talents, as it’s something he has seen shine through from the first day Roby played varsity basketball as a freshman.

“It’s exciting, because

Isaiah is not only athletic and talented, but he’s a team-first guy,” Mead said. “He cares about us more than he cares about himself, and that translates not only to the next level, but to life in general. He works hard, and it’s great to see this happen for a kid as grounded and humble as Isaiah.”

The perfect example of that: Roby spent some time Tuesday night making phone calls to other coaches to inform them of his decision and thank them for their interest.

Roby heard from other recruits and folks involved in the recruiting process that he shouldn’t make his decision so soon, and let the process play out.

But that didn’t sit right with Roby, who says he’s “excited and relieved both” to get the decision off his shoulders – especially when it seemed like such a no-brainer.

“When you make a list and like everything on it, that’s all that really matters,” Roby said. “Most of the people outside my circle were telling me not to commit, to wait for a whole bunch more offers that would come later on, but I felt this was the right thing to do and the right time to do it.”

Sterling players glad to get shot at state DOUBLES

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The Golden Warriors earned their state berths coming out of the Belvidere North Sectional, where Shank and Steinke were champions, and Scanlan and Ivarson placed fourth.

“I am so excited, the feeling, I can’t even describe it,” Scanlan said, “especially that last match that we played to determine if we were going to state. I cannot describe the feeling of winning that match point. Ever since we won that match on Friday, I’ve been so excited to leave [today] to play on Thursday.”

Shank and Steinke (2210), both seniors, have been doubles partners their entire time as Sterling tennis players. The exception was a brief period a year ago, when Steinke was injured, and Ivarson paired up with Shank.

“We were friends before we started playing tennis here,” Shank said, “and we just work really well together on the court. We know where each other is.”

It’s that kind of chemistry head coach Kelly Reynolds and assistant Kip Aitken look for when piecing together doubles partners.

“We can’t remember having a team together for all 4 years of their career,” Aitken said.

“The fact that it spanned their time together on the fresh-soph team, as well as varsity, is extremely unique. It’s quite an act to keep the two of them together for 4 years.”

Shank and Steinke defeated duos from DeKalb and Belvidere on Friday to earn their first state berths, then handled Newman’s duo of Anne Vits and Chantel Ordean in the semifinals.

In the finals, they ran into some tough customers in the Belvidere North duo of Nikki Ganze and Leraaen Abbott. Sandwiched in

between a pair of tiebreaker set wins was a 6-0 defeat for Shank and Steinke.

“I feel like we almost gave up,” Steinke said, “because we weren’t going to come back in that second set. We ended up pulling through the third set because we told each other to make them earn it if we were going to lose, and we ended up winning.”

The sectional championship was the first for the Sterling girls tennis program since Bari Reynolds won a singles title in 2009.

“I’m still in shock,” Steinke said. “I still can’t believe it. We were lucky with the sectional we were in, because it wasn’t as much of a challenge as other sectionals, but that last match was definitely a challenge. It made us feel like we earned it.”

The Ivarson/Scanlan pairing took a while to come about. Scanlan was primarily a singles player earlier in the season, while Ivarson played doubles with Alyson Meeks, Abri Hale, and Allie Prescott.

The first time Ivarson and Scanlan (14-5) played together, they won the Harlem Invitational, and a doubles pairing was born. Ivarson has also played some singles, but prefers having a doubles partner.

“For singles, I always forget the alleys are out,” Ivarson said, “because I’ve been playing doubles for so long. I have really good shots for doubles, but they’re out in singles.

I’d rather play doubles, and it’s always fun to have that supportive person right there playing with you.”

As for state, the Golden Warriors plan to soak up the experience, no matter what happens on the court.

“I don’t think we really have many expectations,” Shank said. “Just making it is crazy for us, and that’s all we could ever ask for. I guess we just go, play tennis, and have fun.”

2014 Girls State Tennis Tournament When: Thursday-Saturday Where: 14 suburban sites; Buffalo Grove H.S. serves as tournament central Local participants: Allie Shank and Grace Steinke (Sterling); Maura Scanlan and Anna Ivarson (Sterling); Anne Vits and Chantel Ordean (Newman) First-round matchups: Shank and Steinke vs. Jade Knox and Catie Raney (Mt. Vernon), at Schaumburg; Scanlan and Ivarson vs. Carly Kasicki and Shannon Hallstein (Rockford Guilford), at Hoffman Estates; Vits and Ordean vs. Jenna Brambora and Rachel Rettger (Glenbard South), at Schaumburg Format: Double elimination (championship and consolation brackets)

Warriors overwhelm Dukes in regional semifinal match CHARM

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The header was Sterling’s fourth goal of the first half.

It was also Kinnaman’s first goal ever.

“I was already up on the field, so I told one of my defenders to stay back and let me stay up,” Kinnaman said. “Miguel headed the ball, and I was in the right position at the right time.”

Getting off to a strong start was key for the Golden Warriors (16-2-4), especially since a prior meeting with the Dukes (6-13-1) on Sept. 20 started with a 2-0 deficit.

“It wasn’t a strong game,” Kinnaman said about the previous meeting with the Dukes.

“We came out kind of sloppy. But this game, there’s more of a sense of revenge.”

Silva-Rodriguez kicked off the Golden Warrior scoring with a 12-yard strike off a Diaz pass from the left post in the 7th minute. The goal was one of three for Silva-Rodriguez, who also nailed a 4-yard putaway from an Uresti cross assist at goal in the 40th minute, as well as a 17-yard set-up and strike from center in the 61st minute.

“We knew the key to the game was to get off to a good start,” Sterling coach Brian Cebula said.

“They did that in the first 20 minutes. Coming up with four goals was huge for us.”

“I didn’t think I was going to make three goals today,” Silva-Rodriguez said. “I’m so excited to be moving on to the next game.”

Diaz added a 27-yard blast from right center in the 13th minute, and followed less than 3 minutes

later with a short dribble to Uresti for the latter’s first goal.

After Kinnaman’s header, the Golden Warriors felt too comfortable with their lead, according to Cebula. Miscommunication in the backfield made way for a Connor Carlson goal with 13.6 seconds left in the first half. The defensive miscue was one of two times in the first half that the Dukes caught the Golden Warrior backfield napping.

“I didn’t like the fact that after we got those goals, we started to relax a little bit,” Cebula said.

Dixon’s second goal came with 1:55 remaining in the match off the foot of sophomore Remington LeRette.

“We lost to a good team,” Dixon coach Mahmmoud Etemadi said. “Sterling has excellent players, is well-coached. Our players

played as good as they could, in the second half in particular. I was proud of the way our players played.”

Dixon graduates four seniors, with the mostly underclassman team making strides after a one-win campaign last year.

Despite having more losses than wins, Etemadi is proud of his team on the way it played throughout the year – the Dukes’ first in the Big Northern Conference.

“Last year we only had one win, and this year we won six games, but nine games were by only one goal,” Etemadi said. “We had a very successful season, as opposed to last year and the year before.

We are hoping for better seasons to come, with a lot more younger players.

There’s a good future for the program, and we’re hoping to build on that.”

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Sterling’s Miguel Gallardo (left) attempts to control the ball while Dixon’s Marco Ortiz defends during Tuesday’s match at the 2A Freeport Regional.

Sterling won 6-2 to advance to Friday’s title game.

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WORLD SERIES | GAME 1 | GIANTS 7, ROYALS 1

TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys soccer Postseason pairings

2A Freeport Regional Tuesday’s results • No. 1 Sterling 6, No. 4 Dixon 2 • No. 2 Freeport 3, No. 3 Rochelle 0 Friday’s match • Championship, Sterling vs. Freeport, 5:30 p.m.

Winner advances to Hampshire Sectional vs. Belvidere North Regional winner, 5 p.m.

Oct. 28

Girls swimming Tuesday’s results at Byron

FREEPORT 159, BYRON 159, MORRISON 17

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The Giants’ Hunter Pence hits a double during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Royals on Tuesday in Kansas City. Pence also homered in the first inning of the Giants’ 7-1 victory.

Royals flushed

Giants take control from get-go to win Game 1

BY BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants put a sudden stop to the Kansas City Royals’ perfect postseason roll.

Bumgarner pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Hunter Pence homered early, and the Giants showed off their October poise, shutting down the Royals 7-1 Tuesday night in the World Series opener.

From the get-go, the Giants simply did everything right to win their seventh straight World Series game. There’s a reason Bumgarner and these guys in black and orange are trying for their third title in 5 years.

The Royals, meanwhile, looked nothing like the fresh team that had become baseball’s darlings by starting the playoffs with eight wins in a row – pitching, hitting, and fielding all deserted them.

The fates seemed to change from the very first batter, in fact. Gregor Blanco led off with a soft line drive to center field, and ALCS MVP Loren-

Did you know?

• The Giants have won 16 of their last 18 postseason games. zo Cain charged, then backed off as the ball fell for a single. It would’ve taken a near miracle to catch it, but that’s the kind of play the Royals had been making on a routine basis.

Moments later, Pence’s two-run homer highlighted a three-run burst in the first inning against James Shields.

Nicknamed “Big Game James,” he once again failed to live up to that billing, and left in the fourth when the Giants made it 5-0.

By then, Royals fans who had waited since 1985 for the Series to come to town had gone silent. Or, worse, they were booing while small “Let’s go, Giants!” chants echoed through Kauffman Stadium.

Just like that, what many figured would be a tight matchup had turned into a mismatch.

And it was a good omen for the Giants – the Game 1 winner has won 15 of

the last 17 World Series.

The Royals will try to get even in Game 2 on Wednesday night, when rookie Yordano Ventura starts against veteran Jake Peavy.

Bumgarner added to his sparkling World Series résumé, improving to 3-0 and extending his scoreless streak to 21 innings before Salvador Perez homered with two outs in the seventh.

“He’s special. He’s got that flair for the spectacular,” Pence said. “He never makes it bigger than it is. He just gets out there and competes.”

The 25-year-old called MadBum by his teammates was in trouble only once. Down 3-0 in the third, the Royals loaded the bases with a two-out walk, and cleanup man Eric Hosmer stepped to the plate, but grounded out on the first pitch.

Bumgarner went on to stretch his road postseason scoreless streak to a record 32 2/3 innings as the Giants cruised. He pitched three-hit ball for seven innings, struck out five, and walked one.

1-meter diving – 1. Michaela Spanbauer (B) 27.9; 100 medley relay – 1. Freeport 58.25; 100 freestyle – Lexie Joy (F) 53.81; 100 IM – 1. Kennedy Halsmer (B) 1:08.07; 25 freestyle – 1. Kasey Jacobson (F) 12.43; 50 butterfly – 1. Abbey Blackbourn (B) 28.97; 50 freestyle – 1.

Joy (F) 24.52; 250 freestyle – 1. Emily Colberg (F) 2:51.58; 100 freestyle relay – 1. Byron (Blackbourn, Gretchen Bushman, Kaylee Rice, Kylie Shaw) 52.94; 50 backstroke – Jacobson (F) 30.26; 50 breaststroke – 1. Kaylee Rice (B) 34.31; 200 freestyle relay – 1. Freeport 1:46.07

Volleyball 3A Sterling Regional Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Mendota vs. No. 5 Kewanee, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 3 Rock Falls vs. No. 6 Geneseo, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 LaSalle-Peru vs. Mendota/ Kewanee, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Sterling vs. Rock Falls/Geneseo, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to IVC Sectional vs.

Galesburg Regional winner, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

3A Winnebago Regional Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Freeport vs. No. 5 Stillman Valley, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Dixon vs. Freeport/Stillman Valley, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Rochelle vs. No. 3 Winnebago, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to Rochelle Sectional vs. Hampshire Regional winner, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

2A Bureau Valley Regional Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Morrison vs. No. 5 Prophetstown, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Bureau Valley vs. Morrison/Prophetstown, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Riverdale vs. No. 3 Newman, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 7:30 p.m.

Winner advances to Pecatonica Sectional vs. Byron Regional winner, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

2A Byron Regional Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Rockford Christian vs. No. 5 North Boone, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 3 Byron vs. No. 6 South Beloit, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Oregon vs. Rockford Christian/ North Boone, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Rockford Lutheran vs. Byron/South Beloit, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to Pecatonica Sectional vs. Bureau Valley Regional winner, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4

2A Forreston Regional Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Forreston vs. No. 5 West Carroll, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 3 Fulton vs. No. 6 Pecatonica, 6:30 p.m.

Antti hero for Hawks

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to Pecatonica Sectional vs. Seneca Regional winner, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Chicago’s goalie shuts out Flyers in 4-0 win

Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Amboy vs. No. 5 Polo, 6 p.m.

BY MATT CARLSON Associated Press

IP H R ER BB SO San Francisco Bumgarner W,1-0 7 3 1 1 1 5 J.Lopez 1 1 0 0 0 0 Strickland 1 0 0 0 0 2 Kansas City Shields L,0-1 3 7 5 5 1 1 D.Duffy 3 1 2 2 3 3 Ti.Collins 2 2 0 0 1 2 Frasor 1 0 0 0 1 1 Shields pitched to 3 batters in the 4th.

D.Duffy pitched to 2 batters in the 7th.

HBP–by Bumgarner (L.Cain). WP–Shields, Ti.Collins.

Umpires–Home, Jerry Meals; First, Eric Cooper; Second, Jim Reynolds; Third, Ted Barrett; Right, Jeff Kellogg; Left, Hunter Wendelstedt.

T–3:32. A–40,459 (37,903).

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE New England Buffalo Miami N.Y. Jets Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville Baltimore Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland

Postseason pairings

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Dakota vs. Forreston/West Carroll, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Lena-Winslow vs. Fulton/Pecatonica, 6:30 p.m.

NHL | BLACKHAWKS 4, FLYERS 0

CHICAGO – Antti Raanta made 32 saves to earn a shutout in his first start of the season, and Patrick Kane scored two powerplay goals to lead the Chicago Blackhawks past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 on Tuesday night.

Chicago’s Brandon Saad and Bryan Bickell scored along with Kane in a 2:06 flurry late in the first period.

Raanta was sharp as he stepped in for Corey Crawford – Chicago’s No. 1 goalie who is out dayto-day with an upperbody injury – to record his second career shutout. Among his saves were two point-blank stops on Philadelphia’s Claude Giroux, and one on Matt Read late in the second period.

Besides their first goals this season, Saad and Bickell each had assists as Chicago’s third line, centered by Brad Richards, clicked and the Blackhawks improved to 4-01. Richards, who signed as a free agent last summer following a contract buyout by the New York Rangers, set up Saad’s goal to earn his first point as a Blackhawk.

Philadelphia’s Steve Mason made 39 saves.

He was back in net for

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

1A Amboy Regional Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Eastland vs. Amboy/Polo, 6 p.m.

• No. 2 Erie vs. No. 3 Milledgeville, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to River Ridge Sectional vs. Durand Regional winner, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

1A AFC Regional Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Hiawatha vs. No. 5 Alden-Hebron, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Keith Country Day vs. Hiawatha/ Alden-Hebron, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Christian Life vs. No. 3 AFC, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to River Ridge Sectional vs. Scales Mound Regional winner, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4

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Flyers center Claude Giroux (28) keeps Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews away from the puck after a faceoff during the first period Tuesday in Chicago.

The Blackhawks won 4-0. his fifth start in six games despite being pulled after two periods in the Flyers’ come-from-behind 6-5 overtime win at Dallas on Saturday, their only victory.

The Blackhawks came out strong for the third straight game. Chicago outshot Philadelphia 19-9 in the first, and connected on three of five shots during a flurry late in the period Saad opened the scoring 11:54 in. Mason made flashy close-in saves on Saad and Richards, but then Saad outmuscled the Flyers’ Michael Del Zotto to the net and tucked in a loose puck

from the goal line after Richards centered it.

Kane made it 2-0 with a power-play score 32 seconds later. He swatted in the puck from the left side of the net after Patrick Sharp’s shot from the blue line caromed off the back boards.

Set up by Saad’s crossice pass, Bickell extended the lead to 3-0 with 6:00 left in the period when he motored down the slot and ripped a shot over Mason’s shoulder.

Raanta was most heavily tested in the second period, when he turned aside 10 shots, and late in the third during a Flyers’ power play.

WORLD SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) (All games televised by Fox) San Francisco 1, Kansas City 0 Tuesday: San Francisco 7, Kansas City 1 Today: San Francisco (Peavy 6-4) at Kansas City (Ventura 14-10), 7:07 p.m.

Friday: Kansas City at San Francisco (Hudson 9-13), 7:07 p.m.

Saturday: Kansas City at San Francisco (Vogelsong 8-13), 7:07 p.m. x-Sunday, Oct. 26: Kansas City at San Francisco, 7:07 p.m. x-Tuesday, Oct. 28: San Francisco at Kansas City, 7:07 p.m. x-Wednesday, Oct. 29: San Francisco at Kansas City, 7:07 p.m.

Tuesday’s box score

GIANTS 7, ROYALS 1 San Francisco Kansas City ab r h bi ab r h bi GBlanc cf 3 2 1 1 AEscor ss 4 0 1 0 Panik 2b 5 1 1 1 Aoki rf 4 0 0 0 Posey c 5 0 1 0 L.Cain cf 2 0 0 0 Sandovl 3b 5 1 2 2 Hosmer 1b 4 0 0 0 Pence rf 3 2 2 2 BButler dh 3 0 1 0 Belt 1b 4 1 1 0 Wlngh ph 1 0 0 0 Morse dh 5 0 1 1 AGordn lf 3 0 0 0 Ishikaw lf 1 0 0 0 S.Perez c 3 1 1 1 J.Perez ph-lf 2 0 0 0 Infante 2b 3 0 0 0 BCrwfr ss 3 0 1 0 Mostks 3b 3 0 1 0 Totals 36 710 7 Totals 30 1 4 1 San Francisco 300 200 200 — 7 Kansas City 000 000 100 — 1 E–B.Crawford (1), Moustakas (1). DP–San Francisco 2. LOB–San Francisco 9, Kansas City 4. 2B–Sandoval (1), Pence (1), Moustakas (1). 3B–Panik (1). HR–Pence (1), S.Perez (1). S–J.Perez.

Pct .714 .571 .500 .143

PF 187 135 147 121

PA 154 142 138 185

Pct .714 .429 .286 .143

PF 216 155 121 105

PA 136 150 172 191

Pct .714 .583 .571 .500

PF 193 134 154 140

PA 104 140 162 139

Pct .833 .714 .500 .000

PF 189 184 142 92

PA 121 114 121 158

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T Pct PF PA Dallas 1 0 .857 196 147 Philadelphia 1 0 .833 183 132 N.Y. Giants 4 0 .429 154 169 Washington 5 0 .286 151 183 South W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 3 3 1 .500 158 195 New Orleans 2 4 0 .333 155 165 Atlanta 2 5 0 .286 171 199 Tampa Bay 1 5 0 .167 120 204 North W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 5 2 0 .714 140 105 Green Bay 5 2 0 .714 199 147 Chicago 3 4 0 .429 157 171 Minnesota 2 5 0 .286 120 160 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 5 1 0 .833 140 119 San Francisco 4 3 0 .571 158 165 Seattle 3 3 0 .500 159 141 St. Louis 2 4 0 .333 129 176 Thursday’s game San Diego at Denver, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games Detroit vs. Atlanta at London, 8:30 a.m.

St. Louis at Kansas City, noon Houston at Tennessee, noon Minnesota at Tampa Bay, noon Seattle at Carolina, noon Baltimore at Cincinnati, noon Miami at Jacksonville, noon Chicago at New England, noon Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, noon Philadelphia at Arizona, 3:05 p.m.

Oakland at Cleveland, 3:25 p.m.

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 3:25 p.m.

Green Bay at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.

Open: N.Y. Giants, San Francisco Monday’s game Washington at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

W 6 5 3 2

College football Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Pv 1. Mississippi St. (43) 6-0 1,480 1 2. Florida St. (14) 7-0 1,433 2 3. Mississippi (3) 7-0 1,404 3 4. Alabama 6-1 1,235 7 5. Auburn 5-1 1,231 6 6. Oregon 6-1 1,142 9 7. Notre Dame 6-1 1,133 5 8. Michigan St. 6-1 1,066 8 9. Georgia 6-1 1,055 10 10. TCU 5-1 962 12 11. Kansas St. 5-1 905 14 12. Baylor 6-1 858 4 13. Ohio St. 5-1 753 13 14. Arizona St. 5-1 643 17 15. Arizona 5-1 639 16 16. Nebraska 6-1 537 19 17. Oklahoma 5-2 461 11 18. East Carolina 5-1 445 18 19. Utah 5-1 437 20 20. Southern Cal 5-2 356 22 21. Clemson 5-2 283 24 22. West Virginia 5-2 272 NR 23. Marshall 7-0 184 25 24. LSU 6-2 177 NR 25. UCLA 5-2 118 NR Others receiving votes: Duke 108, Oklahoma St. 91, Minnesota 61, Colorado St. 12, Louisville 4, Missouri 4, Stanford 4, Maryland 3, N. Dakota St. 3, Texas A&M 1.

Top 25 schedule Thursday’s game No. 18 East Carolina vs. UConn, 6 p.m.

Friday’s game No. 6 Oregon vs. California at Santa Clara, Calif., 9 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Mississippi St. at Kentucky, 2:30 p.m.

No. 3 Mississippi at No. 24 LSU, 6:15 p.m.

No. 4 Alabama at Tennessee, 6:30 p.m.

No. 5 Auburn vs. South Carolina, 6:30 p.m.

No. 8 Michigan St. vs. Michigan, 2:30 p.m.

No. 10 TCU vs. Texas Tech, 2:30 p.m.

No. 11 Kansas State vs. Texas, 11 a.m.

No. 13 Ohio State at Penn State, 7 p.m.

No. 14 Arizona State at Washington, 9:45 p.m.

No. 15 Arizona at Washington State, 4 p.m.

No. 16 Nebraska vs. Rutgers, 11 a.m, No. 19 Utah vs. No. 20 USC, 9 p.m.

No. 21 Clemson vs. Syracuse, 6 p.m.

No. 22 West Virginia at Oklahoma State, 2:30 p.m.

No. 23 Marshall vs. FAU, 2:30 p.m.

No. 25 UCLA at Colorado, 1 p.m.

MLB playoffs AP

East L T 2 0 3 0 3 0 6 0 South W L T 5 2 0 3 4 0 2 5 0 1 6 0 North W L T 5 2 0 3 2 1 4 3 0 3 3 0 West W L T 5 1 0 5 2 0 3 3 0 0 6 0 W 5 4 3 1

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 6 1 0 12 22 Tampa Bay 4 2 1 9 21 Ottawa 4 1 0 8 14 Detroit 3 1 2 8 12 Boston 4 4 0 8 20 Toronto 3 3 1 7 20 Florida 2 2 2 6 9 Buffalo 1 5 0 2 8 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF Washington 3 0 2 8 18 N.Y. Islanders 4 2 0 8 22 N.Y. Rangers 4 3 0 8 21 New Jersey 3 2 1 7 20 Pittsburgh 3 1 0 6 16 Columbus 3 2 0 6 15 Philadelphia 1 3 2 4 17 Carolina 0 3 2 2 11

GA 21 14 10 10 20 21 14 22 GA 11 20 23 20 10 12 25 18

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 4 0 2 10 16 11 4 0 1 9 16 7 3 1 2 8 21 20 2 2 1 5 12 9 2 2 0 4 10 4 2 4 0 4 11 16 1 4 2 4 12 24 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 5 1 0 10 21 13 Los Angeles 4 1 1 9 15 10 San Jose 4 2 1 9 23 20 Calgary 4 3 1 9 20 19 Vancouver 3 2 0 6 16 16 Arizona 2 2 1 5 16 22 Edmonton 1 4 1 3 14 27 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Nashville Chicago Dallas St. Louis Minnesota Winnipeg Colorado

Monday’s result Edmonton 3, Tampa Bay 2 Tuesday’s results Nashville 4, Arizona 3, SO Boston 5, San Jose 3 N.Y. Rangers 4, New Jersey 3, OT Toronto 5, N.Y. Islanders 2 Montreal 2, Detroit 1, OT Winnipeg 3, Carolina 1 Chicago 4, Philadelphia 0 Dallas 6, Vancouver 3 Florida 4, Colorado 3, OT Tampa Bay 2, Calgary 1, OT Today’s games Toronto at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Washington at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games N.Y. Islanders at Boston, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Vancouver at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Arizona at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Buffalo at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

Columbus at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 4, FLYERS 0 Philadelphia 0 0 0—0 Chicago 3 0 1—4 First Period–1, Chicago, Saad 1 (Richards, Bickell), 11:54. 2, Chicago, Kane 2 (Sharp, Toews), 12:26 (pp). 3, Chicago, Bickell 1 (Saad), 14:00.

Second Period–None.

Third Period–4, Chicago, Kane 3 (Keith, Sharp), 3:50 (pp).

Shots on Goal–Philadelphia 9-10-13–32.

Chicago 19-8-16–43.

Goalies–Philadelphia, Mason. Chicago, Raanta. A–21,162 (19,717). T–2:32.

NBA preseason EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 5 1 .833 Brooklyn 3 1 .750 Boston 4 3 .571 New York 2 3 .400 Philadelphia 2 5 .286 Southeast Division W L Pct Orlando 3 2 .600 Atlanta 3 3 .500 Washington 3 3 .500 Charlotte 3 4 .429 Miami 3 4 .429 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 4 1 .800 Detroit 4 2 .667 Chicago 4 3 .571 Milwaukee 3 3 .500 Indiana 2 4 .333

GB — 1 1½ 2½ 3½ GB — ½ ½ 1 1 GB — ½ 1 1½ 2½

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct New Orleans 4 2 .667 Houston 4 2 .667 Dallas 3 3 .500 San Antonio 1 2 .333 Memphis 1 4 .200 Northwest Division W L Pct Utah 5 2 .714 Minnesota 3 2 .600 Portland 2 2 .500 Denver 2 5 .286 Oklahoma City 2 5 .286 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 4 2 .667 Phoenix 2 1 .667 L.A. Lakers 2 3 .400 Sacramento 1 4 .200 L.A. Clippers 1 4 .200

GB — — 1 1½ 2½ GB — 1 1½ 3 3 GB — ½ 1½ 2½ 2½

Tuesday’s results Minnesota 107, Indiana 89 Utah 105, Oklahoma City 91 Miami 90, Houston 85 Portland 93, Denver 75 Phoenix vs. L.A. Lakers at Anaheim, CA, late L.A. Clippers at Golden State, late Today’s games Houston at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Portland vs. L.A. Lakers at Ontario, CA, 9 p.m.

Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games Indiana at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Dallas vs. New Orleans at Bossier City, LA, 7 p.m.

Men’s basketball USA Today Top 25 preseason poll Record Pts Pvs 1. Kentucky (24) 29-11 785 2 2. Arizona (3) 33-5 746 5 3. Duke (2) 26-9 715 16 4. Wisconsin (3) 30-8 706 4 5. Kansas 25-10 654 14 6. North Carolina 24-10 598 21 7. Florida 36-3 568 3 8. Virginia 30-7 519 10 9. Louisville 31-6 507 9 10. Texas 24-11 479 — 11. Wichita State 35-1 471 7 12. Villanova 29-5 439 13 13. Gonzaga 29-7 423 — 14. Iowa St. 28-8 323 11 15. Connecticut 32-8 292 1 16. VCU 26-9 259 — 17. San Diego St. 31-5 251 12 18. Michigan State 29-9 241 8 19. Oklahoma 23-10 237 — 20. Ohio State 25-10 223 — 21. Nebraska 19-13 156 — 22. SMU 27-10 149 — 23. Michigan 28-9 139 6 24. Syracuse 28-6 128 17 25. Iowa 20-13 56 — Others receiving votes: Harvard 47, Stanford 47, Kansas State 37, Pittsburgh 36, Utah 26, Memphis 25, Minnesota 18, UCLA 15, New Mexico 11, Oregon 9, Louisiana Tech 8, Colorado 8, Arkansas 8, Dayton 6, Providence 5, Notre Dame 5, Massachusetts 4, Georgetown 4, Illinois 4, Texas-El Paso 4, Florida State 3, Baylor 2, George Washington 1, Miami 1, Toledo 1, Saint Mary’s 1.

Transactions BASEBALL National League PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with RHP Jerome Williams on a oneyear contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS — Waived F Jarell Eddie and C Dexter Pittman.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Signed G John Lucas.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended Tampa Bay DE Da’Quan Bowers for two games without pay for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

BUFFALO BILLS — Signed RB Phillip Tanner. Placed RB C.J. Spiller on the reserve/ injured, designated for return list.

CHARLOTTE PANTHERS — Released DB Charles Godfrey. Signed G Chris Scott.

Signed S Robert Lester and T Martin Wallace to the practice squad.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Released DE Michael Sam from the practice squad.

Signed LB Troy Davis and DT Ken Bishop to the practice squad.

NEW YORK JETS — Signed WR Jeremy Kerley to a four-year contract extension.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed QB Josh Johnson to a one-year contract.

Released S Bubba Ventrone.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed WR Trindon Holliday. Signed DE T.J. Fatinikun from the practice squad. Waived WR Solomon Patton and DE Scott Solomon.

Signed LB Mister Alexander and WR Marcus Thigpen to the practice squad.

Released LB Shayne Skov from the practice squad.

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DIXON

1118 W. 4 St. For Sale by Owner $41,000 Call 815-284-6182 or 815-288-4343 For Appointments to Inspect Property th

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1BR upper, stove, refrig., garbage p/u Southside. No pets Refs., lease. $350/ mo. $350/ dep.

815-652-2042.

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2BR Attractive clean, quiet. No smoking or pets.

Must see! $475 + dep. 815-652-3365

NEW TODAY 2BR CLEAN QUIET, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONLAUNDRY, SITE APPLIANCES INCLUDED, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806 2BR w/stove, refrig. W/D hookup and garbage. No pets. $550/mo.

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BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT COTTAGE In Grand Detour on 1 acre in a beautiful secluded area on the Rock River.

Fully furnished 3BR, 1 ba. (new), 2 car garage. New roof on garage & house. Extra ½ acre lot, $40,000.

Will sell on contract with good credit, reasonable down payment. $145,000. No realtors please. Tell your Chicago friends about this river property as it is truly a special location. Call Jim 815-441-5179.

HARMON 2 BR 2 BA w/2 car garage, large deck, $20,000 will consider contract. 108 N. 2nd St. Harmon, IL 309-713-5464

CEMETERY LOTS

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2 Cemetery Lots, $500 each. Call Laverne 863-6238604

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DIXON 3BR 2 full baths, fridge, stove, dishwasher, w/d, new furnace & a/c this yr., deck & handicapped ramp, storage shed, $24,000 815-973-5601

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

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AMBOY New 2BR, Amboy, water incl., $475 / mo., sec. dep., no smoking, no pets, 815-973-3502

ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

DIXON 1Br Apt., gas heat incl., $400/mo. + sec. dep. Contact Mike, 815-9734534 1BR Basement Apt., 1008 N. Dixon, w/ attached garage, stove, refrig, all utilities incl. except cable, no pets, ref., lease, $425/mo. + $425 dep. 815-652-2042 1BR upper, separate utilities, across from KSB, off street parking $385 /mo. 815-677-3694

Dixon Dells 2BR Basement Apt., stove, refrig, garage w/ opener, basic cable, garbage p/u furnished, no pets, Ref. & lease, $475/mo. + $475 dep. 815-652-2042 Nice 2BR garage & fireplace, garbage & water incl. No pets. $575 + dep.

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

(815)626-1431 1BR 608 ½ Locust St., no pets, applcs., $350/mo. + util., $350 dep.

815-625-5318 1BR, $360-$400 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

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has a mobile home available for rent! $350$450. Call Kristine for details.

815-772-8943

3BR Ranch in country, black top road, no pets, dep. & ref. required.

815-535-2093 4Br, 2BA, 2 car garage, no pets. $850 + dep. 815973-2026 ½ Duplex, 2BR, appl. no pets, $550 month Lease 815-973-2831 Near Grand Detour 3BR on River. W/D h/u, 2 car garage.

No pets or smoking. $750/mo + Dep. 815-652-3023 or gsq1967@aol.com

1BR, w/ applcs. $395 + dep. No Pets.

815-6228829

2 story, 2-3BR home. Close to schools. 815-9463230 after 4pm

2 BR for $500 Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046

2BR home. Appliances furnished.

Central air. Garage.

References and deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

2 BR., clean, QUIET, 779-348-4709

ROCK FALLS

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

Call Floyd 847-226-5976

2BR upper 309 5th Ave. Stove, refrig.

Water, sewer, garbage incl. $450/ mo. $450 dep. No pets.815-625-6364

2BR applcs. $450/mo. + dep.

No pets. 815-7724970 2BR, applcs., A/C, garage, $600/mo. + dep. 815-6262461 Avail. 11/1/14

POLO 1BR upstairs, applcs. furnished & garage. Ref. & dep.

Required. No Pets. $375/mo. Call 815946-3191

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR, Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 1BR w/garage & applcs. $400/mo. + utilities. $400/dep.

No pets. 602 W. 5th St. 815-625-5318 Edon Apts. 2BR, $400 $500mo., dep. Refs. Req. 815No dogs.

441-3999.

Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $425 + dep. 815-718-1784 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217 Totally remodeled 2BR upstairs duplex. Applcs. No $550/mo+ pets. dep. 815-626-4681

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3BR applcs, $500/mo. + dep., no pets, 815-7724970

NEW TODAY 804 Leroy Ave. 4BR, $700/mo. + sec. Dep. No pets.

815-303-0026.

Sunny 3BR, new kitchen, monster garage. $650/mo.

815-878-7399.

STERLING NEW TODAY 108 E. 6th St., 2-3 BR. $675 mo. + sec. dep. No pets.

815-303-0026

NEW TODAY 1414 17th Ave. 2BR $700/ mo.+ dep.

815-535-1076 2BR, 1.75 BA, $600/mo. + dep.

815-441-0901.

RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

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10x20 $50/mo. + $35 dep. 815-5909478.

WANT TO RENT 335 Wanting to rent or lease w/ option to buy 3 or more Bedhouse in room Dixon area 815284-7199

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Available Now! 3BR, $550/mo., Efficiency $350/mo.+ ½ security moves you in! No pets.

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Efficiency, $370/ No pets. mo.

Close to down town and good location. Call 815632-9602 Ground Level 2BR 2BA, applcs incl, attch. garage, lawn care & snow removal incl, $650 / mo. + dep. 1501 Heritage Drive, Jim Prescott 815-4992996 Lg. 1BR upper, sewer, water, garbage incl. $375 + dep. No pets.

815-440-5452 Near CGH 1BR, garage, A/C, applcs., 1 floor, N/S, $450/mo. 1830 3rd Ave. 815-499-0199

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625-3600 LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE NOVEMBER 6, 2014 – 10:00 A.M. WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

200 E. KNOX ST., 3RD FLOOR LOBBY, MORRISON, IL 61270

(Commonly known as 1001 W. 21st St., Rock Falls, IL 61071)

On November 6, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., in the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison Illinois, Kelly Wilhelmi, Whiteside County Sheriff, or his authorized deputy, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois as Sale Officer in the case entitled Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., Plantiff, v. Brenda B. Elgin, Defendant, Case No. 2014 CH 66ST, will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualified bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 8 in Block 4, Fairview Subdivision No. 6 to the City of Rock Falls, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, commonly known as 1001 W. 21st Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071. DESCRIPTION: One story ranch with vinyl siding, 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, one bathroom, with a small mudroom off of kitchen. INSPECTION: Contact Melissa Majewski at Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., 110 E. 4th Street, Sterling, Illinois, phone (815) 622-3369 to determine if property is available for inspection. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession. All funds shall be CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Sale is subject to taxes for 2013 and all subsequent years. TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale officer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale. Any sale is subject to court approval. Any specific restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale. Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

ATTORNEYS: WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. 202 E. 5th St., P.O. Box 400, Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-8200 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 00150 U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Philip N. Blumhoff; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 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 8/6/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 12/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1304 5th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081

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Tues. & Wed. 8-4 614 W. 10th St. Lots of girls lots of clothes, shoes, womens M L-1X & 1X-4X, new boys & mens 6-2X, Christmas décor, lots of things for gifts, 2 jewelry boxes & etc.

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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 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 14-13-14199.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 00150

NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC, D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING PLAINTIFF VS.

U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Philip N. Blumhoff; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 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 8/6/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 12/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH THREE-FOURTHS OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 1 IN DAVID L. AND JOHN W. MARTIN'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-21-279-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1304 5th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 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 14-13-14199.

October 22,29 & November 5 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTHEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON. ILLINOIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Plaintiff, CASE NO. 2014 CH 41 vs.

NICHOLE N. BACHMAN, f/k/a NICOLE N. GONZALEZ, A SINGLE PERSON: CURRENT MATERIAL STATUS UNKNOWN:OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NICOLE N. BACHMAN f/k/a NICOLE N. GONZALEZ; UNKNOWN TENANTS and/or OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERSTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FROECLOSURE SALES)

Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on July 2, 2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, will on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., at the third floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, located at 200 East Knox Street, Morison, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash (10% at the time of sale and the balance within thirty (30) days, plus interest at the statutory Judgment rate on any unpaid portion of the sale price from the date of payment), the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes and to any special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality said real estate. The subject property is offered for sale without representations as to qualify or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition.

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

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.

Said property is described as follows, to-wit: Lot 105 of Rolling Meadows Subdivision as located in a part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M.,Whiteside County, Illinois, According to the Play thereof recorded July 12, 1973 as Document No. 3957-93.

Common Address: 510 E. 26th St. Sterling, Illinois 61081 Parcel No: 11-16-229-015 Sterling Tri-Level home; 3 bedrooms; 1 bath; 1-car detached garage.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The Judgment amount was $58,532.15. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the Whiteside County Court filed to verify this information.

Sale Clerk: Lester S. Weinstine, Law Office of Lester S. Weinstine, P.C. 409 N. Cherry St., Morrison, IL 61270 Tele: (815)772-7211 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that Plaintiff's Attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

October 15, 22 & 29th 2014

JAMES P. CORRELL AKA JAMES CORRELL AKA JAMES PATRICK CORRELL, LUANN R. CORRELL AKA LUANN CORRELL, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. DBA FULL COMPASS LENDING, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 97 Property Address: 514 10th Avenue Fulton, IL 61252 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 8 IN BLOCK 11 IN RANGE 9, IN THE CITY OF FULTON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 01-28-162-004 COMMON ADDRESS: 514 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL 61252 And which mortgages were made by James P. Correll aka James Correll aka James Patri and Luann R. Correll aka Luann Correll, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for T.S Financial, Inc as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated December 17, 2003 and recorded as Document No.17288-2003, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Chancery Division, on or before the November 14, 2014 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan Pervaiz # 06290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SMSF.0012 Oct. 15, 22, 29, 2014 TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 112 Filed September 29, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00435 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 144 in Section 10 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 20, 1972 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 28, 29 and 30 as Document Number 380741 in the Recorder's Office of Lee county, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 19-22-07-151-029 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on February 27, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before February 27, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on March 17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before February 27, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 9/29/2014 Oct. 20, 21, 22, 2014

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 8, 2014 A.D. A certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Bulldog ATM located at 54 Prairie Drive Sterling, IL 61081. Dated this 8th day of October A.D. 2014.

Cathy Myers County Clerk

By Lori Miller, Deputy October 15, 22, 29, 2014

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 9, 2014 A.D. A certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as ISSA Certified Trainer, Rachael Brechon located at 213 N. Spring St. Franklin Grove, IL 61031. Dated this 9th day of October A.D. 2014.

Cathy Myers County Clerk

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TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 105 Filed September 29, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00308 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 80 in Section 5 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded September 21, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 16-19, inclusive, as Document No. 376400 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-179-037

TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 111 Filed September 29, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00431 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 169 in Section 11 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 20, 1972 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 31, 32 and 33 as Document Number 380742 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on February 27, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before February 27, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on March 17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on February 27, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before February 27, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on March 17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before February 27, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before February 27, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 9/29/2014 Oct. 20, 21, 22, 2014 TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 114 Filed September 29, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00455 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 153 in Section 9 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded February 14, 1972 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 21, 22 and 23 as Document Number 379405 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 19-2207-327-003 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on February 27, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before February 27, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on March 17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before February 27, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 9/29/2014 Oct. 20, 21, 22, 2014

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 29, A.D. 2014, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the person owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Flash Happy Portraits LLC located at 2900 E. Lincolnway #15A, Sterling, IL 61081.

Dated this 29th day of September, A.D. 2014.

Dana Nelson County Clerk Oct. 15, 22, 29, 2014

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For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 9/29/2014 Oct. 20, 21, 22, 104 TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 110 Filed September 29, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00370 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 121 in Section 4 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded June 4, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 3, 4, and 5 as Document Number 374623 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-428-049 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on February 27, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before February 27, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on March 17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before February 27, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 9/29/2014 Oct. 20, 21, 22, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of Patricia J. Mathew Deceased No. 2014-P-117 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Patricia J. Mathew. Letters of Independent Administration were issued on October 2, 2014, to Gerald W. Mathew, whose attorneys of record are shown below.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before April 2, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

GERALD W. MATHEW Independent Executor

Thomas J. Potter Ludens Potter & Melton 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Telephone: (815) 772-2161 Fax: (815) 772-7440 E-mail: tpotter@lincolnwaylaw.com

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TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 109 Filed September 29, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00368 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 140 in Section 3 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded August 19, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 13, 14 and 15 as Document No. 375776 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois

TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 113 Filed September 29, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00437 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 96 in Section 10 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 20, 1972 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 28, 29 and 30 as Document Number 380741 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois

TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 107 Filed September 29, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00320 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 291 in Section 11 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 20, 1972 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 31, 32, and 33 as Document No. 380742 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois

Property Index No. 13-21-12-426-003

Property Index No. 19-22-07-152-053

Property Index No. 13-21-12-227-010

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on February 27, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before February 27, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on March 17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before February 27, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on February 27, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before February 27, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on March 17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before February 27, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 9/29/2014 Oct. 20, 21, 22, 2014

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 9/29/2014 Oct. 20, 21, 22, 2014

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on February 27, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before February 27, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on March 17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before February 27, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 9/29/2014 Oct. 20, 21, 22, 2014

TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 108 Filed September 29, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00326 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 117 in Section 5 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded September 21, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 16-19, inclusive, as Document No. 376400 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-255-006

TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 106 Filed September 29, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold October 30, 2012 Certificate No. 2012-00315 Sold for General Taxes of 2011 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 89 in Section 1 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded June 4, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 1 and 2 as Document No. 374622 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on February 27, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before February 27, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on March 17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before February 27, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on February 27, 2015.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before February 27, 2015.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on March 17, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before February 27, 2015 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 9/29/2014 Oct. 20, 21, 22, 2014

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 9/29/2014 Oct. 20, 21, 22, 2014

Property Index No. 13-21-12-205-009

IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DARLENE J. CLYMER, Deceased.

NO. 2014 P 74 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Darlene J. Clymer of 123 Harrison Ave., Dixon, Lee County, Illinois 61021.

Letters of office were issued to Lucinda Lightner and Roger E. Clymer as Independent Co-Executors whose attorney of record is David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) 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 or a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Lucinda Lightner Roger E. Clymer David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee, LLC Attorneys for Independent Administrator 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2014 Find your dream home!

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NOTICEPURto the SUANT 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.

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

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S.

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Full Time C.N.A. Position Open Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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

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

DRIVERS: Owner Operators and experienced OTR drivers needed for expanding fleet.

Call USA Truck today. 866-545-0078

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Flatbed Drivers Starting Mileage Pay up to .41 cpm.

Health Ins., 401K, $59 daily Per Diem pay. Home Weekends.

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

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S.

Hiring Immediately! $9/hour + bonus.

Local Democrats seek outgoing & energetic people to engage voters in Whiteside County.

Day, evening & weekend shifts avail.

Call Brandon at 309-945-6020 to set up an interview.

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Director of Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce Individual wanted for immediate employment to oversee the Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce activities for the City of Morrison.

Exceptional communication skills needed with experience in marketing, fundraising and business recruitment.

Four year college degree or working equivalent in related field.

Knowledge of commercial real estate and proven networking ability.

Requires some nights and weekends.

Forward inquiries and/ or resume to : Morrison Chamber of Commerce, Attn; Director Position, P.O. Box 8, Morrison, IL 61270. Or morrisonchamber @frontiernet.net

Hiring Part-time General Manufacturing Position.

Located in Dixon.

General maintenance duties, mechanically inclined, ability to lift up to 50lbs. Please send resume and wage requirements to: humanresources. dixonil@gmail.com

Hiring Part-time Truck Driver. CDL required. Passport preferred. Located in Dixon. Please send resume and wage requirements to: humanresources.

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DRIVERS: Owner Operators and experienced OTR drivers needed for expanding fleet.

Call USA Truck today. 866-545-0078 Someone to come rake, bag leaves & mow yard.

Location Morrison Call Gene at 815-772-8211

Janitor Opening in Dixon area.

Monday-Friday, hours 1:30 p.m. p.m.

5:30 PLEASE APPLY ONLY IF YOU CAN PASS A CRIMINAL CONVICTION BACKGROUND CHECK. Call Denny at 732-2126 between 7:30 A.M. And 3:30 P.M. EOE Mr. Nifty Cleaners needs a presser. Please apply in person, 1102 E. 4th Street, Sterling.

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Amerigas, the nation's largest propane distributor has an immediate opening for a detail oriented, customer focused SEASONAL DELIVERY REPRESENTATIVE for our ROCK FALLS, IL location. Seasonal employees work 3-4 winter months during our peak season.

We offer yearly bonus plans, 401K with company match propane discounts year round, competitive wages and paid holidays.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) a valid class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements a great driving record and satisfactory completion of a DOT physical, drug test and background check.

To apply stop by to fill out an application: 2701 E. Rock Falls Rd. Rock Falls, IL 61071

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New Academy Classes Weekly No Money Down or Credit Check Certified Mentors Ready and Available Paid (While Training With Mentor) Regional and Dedicated Opportunities Great Career Path Excellent Benefits Package Please Call: (602) 648-5307 •Office work, 2-3 days a week, some computer skills.

•Outside work 2-3 days a week through the end of the year.

Please send replies to Box #:1252 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Part-time Church Secretary, administrative & technology skills needed, send resume by Oct. 27 to pastor@ coletaumc.org RN- Part Time 45 bed Skilled Nursing seeks Charge Nurse for 2pm-10 and/or 10 pm-6 am shift. Prorated benefits and $1.00 per hr weekend shift diff.

Apply at 1000 Dixon Ave.,Rock Falls or email administrator @transitions nursingrehab.com TanTara Transportation is seeking Owner Operators. Regional and OTR Lanes Available. Call us @ 800-650-0292 or apply online at

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8 or 12 hr. shifts available.

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Knie Appliance & TV Inc. is seeking a Full Time major home appliance Repair Person.

Must be neat, organized, enjoy working with people and have a good driving record. Previous appliance service experience required. Benefits package included.

Stop in or send application to: Knie Appliance & TV Inc., 3614 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081, fax to 815-626-5641 or email application to: knieds@essex1.com.

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LOAN MANAGER POSITION Local financial institution is seeking an energetic, motivated and knowledgeable individual to assume the loan department duties. This individual will be responsible in all areas of lending, including consumer lending as well as mortgage lending, both first mortgage and home equity loans. This will involve underwriting and processing loan applications, producing documents while maintaining regulatory and compliance guidelines within the lending field. Some collection work within the loan portfolio will also be part of this position. Mortgage lending knowledge or ability to learn quickly is an asset. This individual must be able to multi-task, be organized and detailed and be able to accept the challenge of balancing a full workload of various duties, including some front-line teller tasks. The Loan Manager must be registered under NMLS or be eligible to be registered under NMLS. Previous financial institution experience is a plus. Salary is commensurate with knowledge and experience; full benefit package included. If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please send resume and salary expectations to P.O. Box 375, Morrison, IL 61270

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

APPLIANCES

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

WOOD / FUEL

746

Split wood, stored inside, can deliver 815-440-1529 or 815-994-0723

FURNITURE

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All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

815-703-3688 Large rocker recliner, blue, good cond. $80. 815626-3231 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Oak dining table2 leaves, 6 matching chairs,2 extra $400.815-9942160 White metal bunk bed w/ mattresses, good cond., $160/ obo cash, Amboy 309-252-8326

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Golden Doodles ready now.

Apricot & sugar. $600. 563-2127307 Several barn cats and house cats.

Free to good barns and homes. Call 815-973-0890 WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN MOWERS

779

John Deere 265 Yard Tractor, 48” deck w/ snowblower attachment, $1300/obo 815245-9704

LAWN & GARDEN

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NEW TODAY 15hp Bolens Lawn Tractor 6 speed, 38” deck, $325; 6hp Jachobsen Snow Blower, 26” 2 stage, $200 815625-1606 White Pine & Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir 5' $65, 4' $40 planting and delivering available.

815-244-6252

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

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.

TOOLS & MACHINERY

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Craftsmen metal lathe 6x36” (12” swing), 3 & 4 jaw chuck + tool holders & tooling. Exc. cond. $895 815626-5198

WANT TO BUY 795 Cash 4 Gold Silver, Coins & Antiques 815-564-9061

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 12' Oak/ glass showcase. $175 815-499-7448

NEW TODAY 2 Garage Doors, 4'x7' steel roll-up $100 each 815288-5004 2 graves, Chapel Hill Garden of Hymns $500 ea.

Transfer feeds pd.

815-718-3164 4 Firestone winterforce snowtires 215/65/r17 and 4 black 17/8 rims $500/obo; 4 GT Mustang silver painted wheels 18/8 and 4.5 between lugs $300 / obo 815-441-8286

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2006 Morbark, heavy duty, 24”. chipper, 200 HP John Deer motor.

One owner. Exc. cond.! Well maintained. $16,500 815-590-1677 Aerus Electrolux vacuums & shampooers supplies, Rawleigh products Lisa O'Brien 309278-2309 Barn quilts,several designs, 2'X 2'. $60 815-456-2120 Chime calendar wall clock, key wind. Nice! $100 779-861-3120 Gingerbread pottery dishes, service for 8. Nice! $100 779-861-3120 HIGH SPEED INTERNET 855-527-9656 www.agsltech.com

Invacare Pronto M51 electric scooter, new batteries, $500/obo 815-9739978 Ladders for sale: all rated heavy duty, 2-25' extension with 16' x 14' alum. pic. & ladder jacks $250, 2- two sided 8' step ladders $175 pr., 2two sided 6' step ladders $140 pr.

Spectra-Physics Laserplane model 200 $75, Delta 10” miter box $50, Delta 33-150 sawbuck frame and trim saw $60. 815973-0890.

Large metal barn Cupalo good cond. $100 815-4562175 Queen memory foam mattress, 4” thick. Paid $175, $75 779-861-3120 Rabbit & cages 815-284-9573

NEW TODAY Retired carpet layer selling equipment, Crain carpet stretcher, knee kicker, wall trimmer, stair tool.

815-537-5231 Scooter Store never scooter, been outside, exc. $500/obo cond., 815-857-3097 Solid Oak End Tables, partial glass top-2 shelves, VG cond., $75 pair, 815-772-3252 Leave message.

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PASTURE FOR RENT

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FARMLAND FOR RENT Lee and Ogle Counties 931.9 acres nearly contiguous, split by I-39.

Located primarily on Hayes Road.

Soils are mainly Saybrook, Elburn, Wyanet.

P.I. 133.

Written bids will be accepted until Friday, November 7, 2014 at 5pm

Contact Soy Ag Services at 815936-8978 for more information and packet. soycapitalag.com

HORSES & SUPPLIES

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Horse Boarding Quality Care. Amboy area 815-8573738 or 632-8715

CLASSIC CARS

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1949 Buick Roadmaster 4 Dr. Ready to paint, good meExtra chanics. parts car included 815$5500 obo 284-3507 1979 Ford Thunderbird, car show winner! Exc. cond.

815-946$6500.

3916 after 5pm

AUTOMOBILES

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'87 I-ROC Camaro, Dk. red 50K miles, newly restored, $14,000 leather, 815-677-7591 1993 Dodge Dynasty, 138K mi.

Runs good. $1500.

815-625-0201.

AUTOMOBILES

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Bob Endress Auto S&S

13571 Lincoln Rd. (Rte 30 West) Morrison, Illinois

815-772-3215

USED AUTOS 2014 GMC Terrain

2014 Chevrolet Equinox

2009 Chevrolet Silverado Reg. Cab, 32,000 Miles

AUTOMOBILES

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NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/14 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

2002 Buick Century, 183K mi., new tires, very clean, good work car, $2,000/obo 815590-2077 2007 Ford Focus SES, good cond., no rust, 97,500 mi. $5500 815-6776910 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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2008 Buick Lucerne CXL 2008 Buick Enclave 1998 Mercury Mountaineer

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'05 Tahoe LS 4WD 3rd row, 118,000mi.

1 owner, Sr. driven, $10,000 records, 815-440-0109

1995 Chevy Blazer 4x4 $1,000*

Get ready for winter!

2002 Yukon XL 1500, 5.1 engine, automatic 4WD. $4,900 OBO. Call 815-622-8055

1993 To Toyota yota LyD Omry S Cam Camry 1992 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible

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1988 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible http://endress autosales. webs.com/ Business Hours: Monday 8 to 8, Tues.-Fri. 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to 3

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

2000 Dodge Ram 1500, 13,9000 miles, V6, air, cruise, auto. $3000 OBO, no reasonable offer refused!

563-613-1756, Rock Falls

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1999 Chevy Prizm Sedan 4dr., new ignition, front tires, brakes, & wheel bearing replaced. $1500 815-3035244

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1995 Chevy handicap van w/wheel chair lift. Good cond. $3,000. Call 815-589-2751.

PARTS & ACC. 1994 Lexus 400, sun roof, AC, chrome wheels, sharp car, $3000 obo 815-973-9978

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AUTOS WANTED

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Beautiful 2004 Harley 1200 Sportster, well maintained, dark purple color. Runs and excellent. rides Only 16K mi. Asking $3400/OBO. musselman.mark@ comcast.net, 815499-1640.

Beautiful Black Cherry 2005 Harley Davidson, Heritage soft tail adult driven, tons of chrome, long shot custom exhaust system, alarm system, heated hand grips, leather bags with sissy bar & travel rack. Too much to list! $10,200 OBO Ask for Jimmy 815-590-1425 Rock River Riders is putting on dirt drags and swap meet Saturday October 25th races at 11am. gates open at 8am, sign up at 9am. Donation is $10.00 swap meet spots are $20.00 no kegs, no pets. Across the street from white pines state park.

For more information call 815-499-8271

TRAILERS/RVS

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1996 Camplite pop-up w/ 3rd slide out, sleeps 6, good cond., w/ awning $2500 815-6266954 2004 Trail-Lite 30' trailer. New awning & battery, slide out dining area, queen bedroom.

Many extras. $9,900. Call 815-734-6992

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2006 Cargo Mate 20' V nose w/load gate and side door.

815-622$4100.

3825.

2006 Hallmark enclosed trailer. 6X 12 single axle, ramp door. $1,600.

815-441-1009 2007 Chaparral 5 wheel, sleeps 8, great condition.

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Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Fiberglass - blackTonneau $350.

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2014 Coachman Catalina, 263RLS, exc. cond. $23,500 815-625-8422

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Lots Include: Thompson Center Fire .50 Cal Rifle w/ Scope, Niagra 36’ Metal Shear, 1000’s New Hardware, Bolts, Screws, Parts, Fan Motors, Candy Vending Machine, Signs, Fan motors (new), #3 Crock, Yale Commercial Safe, Harley Parts, (8) New Electric Motors 1-15HP, Refrigeration Recovery System, 2 Ton Hoist, Rigid Pipe Tools, Bolt Cutters, (10) Bar Mini Frigerators, Drill Press, Offfice Supplies, Fire Hydrant, 400 AMP Service Box, Multiple Lots Restaurant Equipment, 100+ Pieces Royal Sheffield Fine China (new), NUVU Commercial Oven & Proofer, Randall Deli Case, SS Kitchen Prep Stations, Freezer Compressors, Vintage Oil Heater, Power Tools, Manual Press, Delta Table Saw, Craftsman Radial Saw, Concrete Mixer, Toro Weedeater, Multiple Sump Pumps, (2) Draw-Tite Hitches, Lincoln Gas Powered Welder, Yahama Jet Ski, 2002 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 & 2000 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab - Plus Much Much More!”

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Antique Magic Chef gas stove (like new), Formica top drop leaf table and 2 chairs, sleigh bed (like new), other beds and dressers, armoire, 2 antique iron beds, 4 wicker patio chairs, 2 cane chairs, antique sewing table, 2 couches, 3 large floor rugs, framed pictures, corner cabinet, 4 wrought iron stools, deer head, oak entertainment center, wood serving cart, small iron patio set, floor lamps, piano stool, kitchen ware, knick knacks, claw foot bathtub, Kitchen Aid mixer. Tools and Boat Dino Mark riding lawn mower, Central Pneumatic floor nail gun (new), 2 air compressors, table saws, various power tools, cement drill, electric tile cutter, welding tank and torch, trolling motor, metal firewood holder, lawn furniture, masonry stones, steamer trunk, large Wagner paint sprayer (new), Troy Bilt rototiller, pressure washer, scaffold, work tables and benches, chain saw, industrial lights, wood stove, metal cabinets, electric heater, bee hives, etc. Feathercraft 14 ft. aluminum speed boat with 35 hrsp. Johnson motor and trailer.

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Midwest CommercialAuctions, Inc. 301 W. 3rd St. Sterling, IL61081 Auction Starts: Saturday, October 25th, 9:00AM Preview Date: Friday, October 24th, 10A-4P

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Sunday – October 26, 2014 – 10:00 A.M. Collectors Hall – 135 West Center St. – Cambridge, IL. The Estate of Dorothy Graham of LeClaire, IA. – Boswell Dist. of Kewanee, IL. – Neyrinck Family of Erie, IL. – Plus others will sell the following at the above place and time. Visit our website on Thursday the week of the auction for pictures (generally posting over 400 photos). We will have 2 rings running at the same time, plan to attend and bring your friends.

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Lg. selection of beautiful Fenton glassware; Collection of Santa Clauses; Cut glass & Candlewick pcs.; Fancy Royal Haeger & Roseville vases,; Isabel Blooms; Lg. variety of linens, doilies & 1950s table clothes; Norman Rockwell Sterling Silver plates; Haviland set of dishes; Fenton, milk glass & Imperial glassware; Lg. variety of costume jewelry; 1882 History of Scott Co. Iowa book; Kitchen primitives; Macomb 4gal. salt glaze crock; 15gal. Blue Ribbon crock; Farm primitives; Collectible glassware; A large selection of (new old stock): Schlitz beer items and other liquor related advertizing items; Pre Prohibition “The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous” form N.338 24kt. gold etched sign (as is); Schlitz Golden Girl statue w/ globe; Lg. Jumbo World sign (new); #86529 Grand Baroque Tiffany Chandelier sign; #86440 Refrigerator Globe sign; 2 Rhomboid neon signs (1 NIB); Schlitz Malt Liquor Bull lighted sign (never used); #81151 Stroh neon light (NIB); Old Milwaukee 13” rd. glass beer sign, 4’ long sign, 14” rd. clock & #81123 neon sign (NIB); 1930s/40s enamel on steel Stag Beer sign; Beer adv. wall mirrors; Hornsby’s rhino head signs; 2 Cutty Sark 34” sailboats (NIB); Old Machinist toolbox; Hand & shop tools; 240+ Lots of toys (visit our website for listing); Furniture: Oak, Mahogany & Walnut Antique & modern furniture; Amana made Cherry wood rd. table & chair set, Queen size bed & dresser w/fruit carved pulls; Colored stained glass windows; Plus much more. GUN: Winchester model 37 12ga. shotgun.

Sunday – October 26, 2014 – 10:00 A.M. Collectors Hall – 135 West Center St., Cambridge, IL. Gold sold at 1:00 P.M. include: 1835 $2 ½ Liberty Cert. AU 55 ANACS, Rare 1857 $3 Liberty Breen 6358 – Broken I’s GEM BU., 1910 $10 Indian MS 64; 1846 – 1849 Seated Dollars; 1877 Trade Dollar; Approx. 75 Morgan Silver Dollars w/1883s, 1884s, 1889s, 1892s, 1892cc, 1894o, 1895s, 1903s, 1904s Key Dates plus many in UNC condition; Several CC Dollars; Approx. 16 Peace Silver Dollars w/1928 Key Date; 3 Amer. Silver Eagles; 6 Half Cents; 11 Large Cent w/1857 Key Dates; Flying Eagle Cents; 50 Indian Head Cents w/1908s & Several Key Dates; Many Wheat Cents w/1924D Key Date; Liberty, Buffalo & Jefferson Nickels; Rosy & Mercury Dimes w/1942/1 & 1921 Mercury Dimes, Barber Dimes w/1904s Key; Barber Quarters w/1897o, 1902o, 1904o; Standing Liberty Quarters w/1927s Key; Washington Quarters w/1932s, 1932D, 1937s Key Dates; Seated Halves; Barber Halves w/1893s, 1910 Keys; Walking Liberty Halves w/1917s, 1938D Keys; Franklin Halves w/1949s Key; Bust Half Dollars; Civil War Tokens; 2 & 3 cent pieces; Great Comm. Halves; 1862 $1 Arkansas Treasury Bill; Fractional Currency; 1901 $10 Bison Currency Cert. F15; Many Quarters & Halves; Misc. Foreign Coins; Plus more.

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Stenzel Auction Service, Inc. – Geneseo, IL. 309.944.3808 BUSINESS OFFICE: 135 West Center St. Cambridge, IL. 309.937.1444 AUCTIONEERS: Al, Jason, Jana Stenzel www.stenzelauction.com

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