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Inner heroes unleashed Women of Achievement offer inspiration

BY PAM EGGEMEIER

DIXON – Heroes are not just inspirational people we admire from afar. A hero lives in all of us, and the 275 women who attended the YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon on Thursday at the Dixon Elks Club were challenged to find that persona.

Kathy Cecchetti, YWCA of the Sauk Valley board president, brought the theme to life with her performance of the song “Heroes�. She closed the event with some lighthearted theatrics. “This is me embracing my inner hero,� Cecchetti said with a laugh, as she tossed a black cape around her shoulders. “I truly believe that recognition and acceptance of the hero in us brings our visions to life.�

The most inspirational people on this day were the nominees and award winners in six categories.

Sandy Henrekin, former executive director of the Rock Falls Community Development Corp.,

received the Crete Dillon Bowman Award for community leadership.

Henrekin was a charter member of the economic development group that started in 2002. She was named director in 2007, and played a key role in efforts to develop the riverfront, before retiring this year. She also owned and operated Innovations in Rock Falls for nearly 25 years.

Henrekin said it was “pretty special� to be recognized for the leadership award in her final year with the Development Corp. While she admits it might be hard to watch the culmination of some of her efforts from afar, she is looking forward to the next chapter of her life. “This job was 24/7, and after so many years in business, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family and traveling,� Henrekin said.

Pam Pfister, CEO of Morrison Community Hospital, won the Jane Reid Keefer Award for professions and education. Pfister has been with the hospital since 2002, and was named chief executive last November.

She also is involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, is a tutor in the

Morrison schools, and is on the Morrison Chamber of Commerce board. Pfister also was nominated for the award in 2012.

Betty Leslie, secretary at Lincoln Elementary School in Dixon, was selected as winner of the L.L. Ely Award for administrative professionals.

Leslie was the State Board of Education non-certified employee of the year and one of its “Those Who Excel� award winners. “Betty has done all this while surviving cancer and going through an array of treatments twice without missing work,� presenter Denise McCaffrey said.

Mary Black, co-owner of the Morrison Super Wash, received the Pearl Woods Award for business and industry. She has been named chamber Entrepreneur of the Year and is active in United Way. She also is involved in a program that provides mammograms for low-income women, and donates hair to Locks of Love.

Black said she has been very fortunate to work with her husband, Bob, who has always been very supportive. She offered some advice for young women striving to achieve success. “First and foremost,

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Mary Black (right) is congratulated after winning the Pearl Woods Award for business and industry at the YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon on Thursday at the Dixon Elks Club. Black is co-owner of the Morrison Super Wash. get as much education as possible,� Black said. “Success is about knowing what’s in your heart, understanding your passion, and standing by it.�

The Louise Bittorf Sullivan Inspirational Woman Award recipient was Tammy Nelson, Rock Falls Police Department operations commander.

Nelson started as a telecommunications specialist and worked her way up through the department ranks. She became a patrol officer, sergeant, and telecommunications commander, before leading the patrol officers. “Tammy is known for her listening skills and for treating fellow officers

like family,� Cecchetti said. “She has inspired other women to become officers and to excel.�

Hayleigh Covella of Sterling was the winner of the Young Woman of Tomorrow Award. She is working on her master’s degree in English. Through her work at the YWCA Career Center, Covella helps women further their careers by assisting with everything from resumes to attire.

Covella was sponsored

by AmeriCorps, where she is a member. “Hayleigh’s quiet strength and leadership ability make her clients comfortable. ... She celebrates when they get

jobs, as she really wants to make a difference,� AmeriCorp said in its nomination letter.

The Women of Achievement Luncheon has been a fundraiser for YWCA of the Sauk Valley programs since 1982.

Henrekin said it was “pretty special� to be recognized for the leadership award in her final year with the Development Corp. While she admits it might be hard to watch the culmination of some of her efforts from afar, she is looking forward to the next chapter of her life.

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Wheeler’s name isn’t listed on the high school’s online teacher directory, though her name still is on the list of West Carroll School District staff.

Mathers said the invesBY CHRISTI WARREN tigation of Wheeler began March 24, and that his office had SAVANNA – A West Car- been cooperating with roll High School science authorities. teacher is charged with This was Wheeler’s criminal sexual assault, s e c o n d s c h o o l y e a r accused of having teaching at a relationship with West Carroll, a student under but her first as a the age of 18. full-time teachChelsey Wheeler, er. During the 24, was arrested 2012-13 school Monday after year, she taught turning herself science for in on a warrant, half of the day according to a at Chadwicknews release from Milledgeville Chelsey the Savanna Police High School Wheeler Department. and half the day Her bond, set at at West Carroll $50,000, was paid the High School. same day.

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$4 billion: Bogus tax refunds a growing problem WASHINGTON (AP) – An Internet connection and a bunch of stolen identities are all it takes for crooks to collect billions of dollars in bogus federal tax refunds.

And the scam is proving too pervasive to stop.

A government report in November said the IRS issued $4 billion in fraudulent tax refunds over the previous year to criminals who were using other people’s personal information. Attorney General Eric Holder said this week that the “scale, scope and execution of these fraud schemes� has grown substantially, and the Justice Department in the past year has charged 880 people.

Who’s involved? In a video message released ahead of the April 15 tax filing deadline, Holder said the scams “are carried out by a variety of actors, from greedy tax return preparers to identity brokers who profit from the sale of personal information to gangs

and drug rings looking for easy access to cash.�

Even Holder isn’t immune. Two men pleaded guilty in Georgia last year to trying to get a tax refund by using his name, Social Security number and date of birth on tax forms.

The IRS says it opened nearly 1,500 criminal investigations related to identity theft in fiscal year 2013, a 66 percent increase over the previous year, and has strengthened filters that help detect where the scams are coming from.

It says it stops far more fraudulent refunds than it pays out and is making a dent in the problem.

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Photos by Alex T. Paschal

Hayleigh Covella is congratulated after being awarded the Young Woman of Tomorrow Award winner during the YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon on Thursday at the Dixon Elks Club. Covella works at the YWCA Career Center, where she helps women further their careers by assisting with everything from resumes to attire.

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“This job was 24/7, and after so many years in business, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family and traveling,� Henrekin said.

Pam Pfister, CEO of Morrison Community Hospital, won the Jane Reid Keefer Award for professions and education. Pfister has been with the hospital since 2002, and was named chief executive last November.

She also is involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, is a tutor in the Morrison schools, and is on the Morrison Chamber of Commerce board.

Pfister also was nominated for the award in 2012.

Betty Leslie, secretary at Lincoln Elementary School in Dixon, was selected as winner of the L.L. Ely Award for administrative professionals.

Leslie was the State Board of Education non-certified employee of the year and one of its “Those Who Excel� award winners. “Betty has done all this while surviving cancer and going through an array of treatments twice without missing work,� presenter Denise McCaffrey said.

Mary Black, co-owner of the Morrison Super Wash, received the Pearl Woods Award for business and industry. She has been named chamber Entrepreneur of the Year and is active in United Way. She also is involved in a program that provides mammograms for low-income women, and donates hair to Locks of Love.

Black said she has been very fortunate to work with her husband, Bob, who has always been very supportive. She offered some advice for young women striving to achieve success. “First and foremost, get as much education as possible,� Black said. “Success is about know-

Betty Leslie (second from left), secretary at Lincoln Elementary School in Dixon, reacts to winning the L.L. Ely Award for administrative professionals Thursday afternoon at the YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon at the Dixon Elks Club. ing what’s in your heart, understanding your passion, and standing by it.�

The Louise Bittorf Sullivan Inspirational Woman Award recipient was Tammy Nelson, Rock Falls Police Department operations commander.

Nelson started as a telecommunications specialist and worked her way up through the department ranks. She became a patrol officer, sergeant, and telecommunications commander, before leading the patrol officers. “Tammy is known for her listening skills and for treating fellow officers like family,� Cecchetti said. “She has inspired other women to become officers and to excel.�

Hayleigh Covella of Sterling was the winner of the Young Woman of Tomorrow Award. She is working on her master’s degree in English.

Through her work at the YWCA Career Center, Covella helps women further their careers by assisting with everything from resumes to attire.

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Anti-wind effort swells Landowners say company seeking new contracts

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A group of landowners has hired a public relations firm for its effort to oppose planned wind farms in Lee, Bureau and Whiteside counties.

The Informed Farmers Coalition is targeting the Walnut Ridge and Green River wind farms, saying it wants to educate farmers before they consider new contracts with Minnesota-based Geronimo Energy.

Last week, the group issued a news release drafted by PR Etc., which has offices in Rockford and Madison, Wis. “The Informed Farmers Coalition has spent the

last 3 years attempting to educate local citizens on the problems and challenges associated with wind turbine development,� coalition spokesman Kendall Guither said in the release. “However, turbine developers continue to mislead the public about problems that continue to exist with wind development.�

In December, Geronimo bought the Green River project from Ireland-based Mainstream Renewable Power, near Walnut Ridge.

Mainstream got approval from Lee and Whiteside counties for turbines, while Bureau County’s zoning board rejected

the company’s proposal.

Walnut Ridge would be entirely in Bureau County.

In a brochure, the coalition says Geronimo is reaching out to landowners to sign new contracts.

It doesn’t say where Geronimo is making such efforts. Perhaps it is in Bureau County, where its rejected proposal called for 19 turbines.

Kris Donarski, Bureau County’s zoning officer, couldn’t be reached for comment this week. A woman answering the phone in the zoning office said Donarski took a few days off, and no one else in the county could answer questions about

the status of the two wind farms.

Messages left for Geronimo executives were not returned.

In Whiteside County, where nine turbines are planned for Green River, Stuart Richter, the county’s zoning administrator, said he was unaware of any efforts to sign new contracts.

In summer 2012, the Whiteside County Board approved the Green River proposal, giving the wind farm owner 3 years to get building permits, which are contingent on the completion of a number of requirements, including the development of a decommissioning plan.

That means the company has until mid-2015 to get the project going.

Geronimo, the brochure said, has yet to submit decommissioning plans for Green River or Walnut Ridge. Such plans would guide the taking down of abandoned turbines.

With the expiration of a tax break for wind energy production, the chance that both Green River and Walnut Ridge will be abandoned or underused increases, according to the brochure.

Geronimo has said it hopes to start construction on Green River and Walnut Ridge by late this year or next.

The plan for 53 turbines

for Green River in Lee County is mired in litigation. Residents in the neighborhood argue that the project would hurt their quality of life, creating noise and shadow flicker.

For more information The Informed Farmers Coalition is at 104 Liberty St. in Walnut. For more information, email informedfarmers@yahoo. com or visit www.windwatch.org.

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CHAMPAIGN (AP) – The U.S. subsidiary of Swedish furniture retailer IKEA announced Thursday that it is buying a long-planned wind-energy project in eastern Illinois as part of the company’s initiative to offset its energy use with renewable energy generation.

And IKEA insists the project, which has not yet been built, is more than public relations.

The company believes that, long term, wind energy will help the company’s bottom line, Chief Financial Officer Rob Olson said.

But right now, wind power is a struggling business. Cheap natural gas and the end of a federal tax break for windpower producers have left wind generation unprofitable.

Olson said in an interview Wednesday ahead of the announcement that Hoopeston Wind is the company’s first large-scale wind project in the United States. By the time the 98-megawatt wind farm is built and running – planned for 2015 – it will be capable of generating power equivalent to 165 percent of the company’s U.S. electricity needs.

It’s part of the retailer’s previously announced push to offset all of its global power use with energy generated from renewable resources by 2020. “That’s why we started looking at wind turbines,� Olson said. “It was able to move us much further, at this point surpassing our goal from a U.S. perspective.�

IKEA is buying the project, which is planned for farm land about 50 miles northeast of Champaign, from Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy. That company will operate the wind farm, which will employ about five

people, according to Apex’s website.

Olson declined to say how much money IKEA is paying.

IKEA’s plan to rely on renewable energy puts it among many companies now trying to make greater use of wind, solar and other renewable forms of energy.

Wal-Mart has solarpanel installations and is experimenting with wind power. Google has invested money in a Texas wind farm, solar installations and other projects.

And IKEA has wind turbines in other countries, Denmark and Canada among them, and has installed solar panels on top of some of its retail locations.

For the Hoopeston project, Olson said IKEA will receive some form of government incentives, though he declined to name the source or their dollar value.

Both the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and officials in Vermilion County, where the project is located, say they’re not providing tax breaks or other incentives.

The key federal subsidy for wind-energy generation, the Production Tax Credit, expired at the end of 2013.

Right now, Olson acknowledges, windpower generation needs government incentives to make money.

But he insists the company isn’t building a wind farm just for public relations reasons. “Part of that calculation isn’t just the immediate return on investment,� he said, adding that the company had calculated costs and potential benefits out over 20 years. “It’s also looking at the future growth in energy costs and making sure we can offset that in the future. “We will not lose money during this process.�

The company might be able to generate some of that value through pure good will, including the appeal of a wind farm to its retail customers, said Don Fullerton, a professor of finance who focuses on energy policy at the University of Illinois. “Even if they lose money now, they think the goodwill gener-

ated by being clean and sustainable can attract future customers and investors who care about such stuff,� he said.

IKEA will be the third owner of the project, which was first granted permits in 2011.

Vermilion County board Chairman Gary Weinard is cautiously optimistic that, this time, the project will be built.

And he estimates it’ll be worth more than $1 million a year in property taxes to a rural county where economic growth can be a struggle. “If and when it occurs, and I think it be positive,� he said.

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uts. And water. That’s really all there is to nut milk.

Maybe you’ve noticed all the dairy-free milk brands vying for attention at your local market. Nut milks – and other plant-based milks such as soy, rice and even coconut – are hot right now. Whether you’re lactose-intolerant or have perhaps “consciously uncoupled� yourself from dairy, plant-based alternatives are a growing market for both health- and fadrelated reasons.

But have you bothered to check the back of the box?

In addition to nuts and water, you’ll most likely find a litany of additional ingredients. Some are added to lend flavoring and/or sweetness, others to fortify the milk with vitamins and minerals. Some, like seaweed-derived carrageenan, are added to thicken and emulsify the milk, while still others work as preservatives to extend shelf life.

It was enough to make me wonder how hard it would be to just make it myself.

Believe it or not, homemade nut milk is incredibly simple: Soak nuts, blend and strain. Voila.

There are plenty of recipes for nut milks available on the Internet, but the method is basic: Take raw nuts and immerse them in a bowl of water. Soak the nuts until they’re noticeably plump (kind of like soaking raisins), at least several hours and up to a day or so. Drain the water and give the nuts a good rinse, then place them in a blender with fresh water and blend away to your heart’s content.

When the nuts are pureed, strain the liquid. Because of the fine grit from the nut pulp, the liquid will need to be carefully strained. Several layers of cheesecloth over a mesh strainer work well, as does a tea towel.

But the best thing I’ve found is something called a nut milk bag (yes, that’s the name, and it can easily be found on the Internet). Fill the bag with puree and gently squeeze the liquid out; the bag works wonders at removing the grit to give the milk a nice, smooth texture.

After the liquid is strained, adjust the consistency with additional liquid to suit your taste. Most methods I’ve seen call for a ratio of 1 cup of nuts to 3 or 4 cups water.

I personally prefer one pound of nuts (a little over three cups) to around six cups of water for a nut milk similar in consistency to whole dairy milk. To create a “cream,� allow a little of the finer grit in with the milk and reduce the water for a thicker consistency.

Because homemade nut milk will naturally separate over time, store it in a container with a tight-fitting lid so you can give it a good shake before using. Once it’s made, the milk will keep, refrigerated, for three to five days.

As for the leftover pulp, save it. You can use it in so many things. Flavor the pulp and use it as a spread, add it to a shake or fold it in with pancake batters or dips.

Or simply spread the pulp out and slowly dry it in a low oven to make nut meal.

Variety of nut milk flavors Almond is by far the most popular nut milk around, but why stop there? I loved experimenting with hazelnut and pistachio milks, neither of which you’re likely to find at the store. And macadamia nuts make an extra smooth and creamy milk, perfect when substituting for dairy in a rich mushroom bisque.

Flavorings and sweeteners are easy to add to homemade milks, though I’d recommend against them if you plan to use the milk in savory recipes. Toss a little vanilla or spice in the blender with the nuts when you’re ready to puree, or sweeten with dates, honey, agave or maple syrup.

Basic Nut Milk and Cream 15 minutes, plus soaking time. Makes about 5 cups milk.

Ingredients: 1 pound raw, shelled nuts Directions: 1. Place the nuts in a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to soak at

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Choosing milk for your morning cereal or coffee used to be pretty simple: skim, low-fat or whole. These days, though, market shelves and refrigerators are crowded with an array of alternatives: soy, almond (shown), rice, hemp, and more.

least one night, preferably two.

2. Drain the nuts and rinse under cold water. Place the nuts in a high-speed blender (this will need to be done in a couple of batches) and add enough water to cover by an inch. Puree until completely smooth.

3. To make nut milk, pass the nuts and liquid through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth-lined fine mesh strainer.

You can squeeze the bag or work with a spatula to make sure you get as much of the liquid as you can. The final “milk� should have the smooth consistency of whole dairy milk; if desired, add water to thin. This makes about 5 cups nut milk (consistency will depend on the type of nut and amount of water added while blending, and can vary from just over 4 cups to around 8 cups or more, depending on desired consistency).

To make nut cream, after blending the nuts, pass the nuts through a strainer to weed out any coarse bits (eliminating the cheesecloth or use of a nut milk bag will allow more solids to pass through to thicken the cream).

This makes about 6 cups cream. The strained liquid should have the consistency of heavy cream.

4. The nut milk or cream will keep for up to five days, covered and refrigerated. The nut milk or cream will naturally separate; simply give it a quick stir or shake to reconstitute before using.

NOTE: Keep the discarded nut meal after straining, as it can be used in a variety of ways (including adding to oatmeal, yogurt, dips or soups, as well as using the dried meal in tart or pie crusts, cookies or fillings). To dry the meal, spread it out on a rimmed baking sheet and place in a 250-degree oven for a few hours, stirring occasionally, until the excess moisture is evaporated.

Vegan Almond Sable Cookies with Cacao Nibs 45 minutes, plus cooling time. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen cookies.

Ingredients: 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil, at room temperature 1/3 cup vegan sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup almond meal 1 cup (41/4 ounces) flour 1/2 cup cacao nibs Directions: 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat together the coconut oil, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract and salt until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes.

2. By hand, stir in the almond meal and flour until thoroughly incorporated. Use your hands if needed to knead the ingredients, still in the bowl, together to form a uniform dough. Stir or knead in the cacao nibs.

3. Form the dough into a log approximately 2 inches in diameter, and roll in a sheet of plastic wrap (the dough will be crumbly, and the plastic wrap will keep each cookie in place as it is sliced). If the dough is too soft to slice, refrigerate the log to firm it up, 10 to 15 minutes.

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6. Place the baking sheets on a rack and cool the cookies completely before removing.

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OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn has yet to answer specifically what he did with money from the Oregon Park District.

In both 2012 and 2013, the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department received $ 5 , 0 0 0 checks from the district as part of a police services agreement.

Michael The park Harn district says the first check was deposited, but the county treasurer says he has no record of it. The second check was never cashed.

In a brief email Thursday, Harn wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The [first] check was cashed and the money was at the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. ... The second check was at the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.â&#x20AC;?

Harn, who has come under question for his handling of the money, has provided no documentation on the first check. Sauk Valley Media submitted a public records request for that information Monday.

Under state law, Harn has until early next week to respond or seek an extension.

On March 28, Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn walked into the

in charge of his business and what he does.â&#x20AC;? He accused the newspaper of â&#x20AC;&#x153;twistingâ&#x20AC;? stories John Coffman about Harn, although he declined to provide an example.

C o u n t y Board Chairman Kim G o u k e r said ThursKim day that he Gouker would get details about the $3,754 transaction, declining to comment further.

As part of a 2012 agreement, the park district agreed to pay the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department $5,000 a year for â&#x20AC;&#x153;reactive patrol support,â&#x20AC;? training, administrative services, crime prevention presentations and dispatch services.

Erin Folk, the park districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive director, said Thursday that the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department fulfilled the terms of the contract.

On March 20, Sauk Valley Media filed a public records request with the Oregon Park District seeking records regarding its payments to the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, which is how the newspaper found that the department never deposited the

the Oregon Park District office and handed the staff $3,754.38 in cash.

That was money he said was unspent from the park districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s payments.

Today, he provided documents on how he arrived at that number, showing how he spent the money. The expenses included repairs and maintenance for a 2013 GMC Sierra pickup truck, the registration of a 2012 Dodge, auto parts, and a meal at a Rock Falls restaurant.

Treasurer John Coffman said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where the sheriff got the $3,754 to pay the park district. Paying it in cash, he said, was â&#x20AC;&#x153;totally inappropriate.â&#x20AC;?

The treasurer handles most funds in the county.

One in which he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t is the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s controversial, offbudget administrative tow fund, over which the sheriff had wide spending discretion until the County Board sharply limited it in February.

In February, the board decided to have the treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office handle the tow fund, but Harn has yet to turn it over.

Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in charge of his businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; On the County Board, Harn has his defenders.

Member Lyle Hopkins of Polo said the sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x153;is

IN BRIEF Chicago, firefighters reach tentative contact deal CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The city of Chicago and its firefighters have reached a tentative contract agreement that will be retroactive from July 2012 and end in July 2017.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, in

announcing the agreement, said Thursday the city and the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 â&#x20AC;&#x153;have reached an agreement that is a responsible and fair approachâ&#x20AC;? that ensures the firefighters and paramedics are compensated for their hard work.

Under the tentative agreement,

second $5,000 payment from last September.

A little more than a week later, the sheriff informed the park district that he would end the agreement, saying the annual $5,000 wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessary for the department to provide services to the district. The next day, he returned the $3,754.

BY CHRISTI WARREN

STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One of two people injured in a twocar accident Wednesday in Sterling was still in the hospital Thursday.

Natasha A. Schillaci, 28, of Lyndon, was listed in stable condition at CGH Medical Center.

The driver of the other car involved, Arthur G. Barnhart III, 73, of Rock Falls, was treated and released.

Schillaci was driving west on Sixth Street just

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The budget has to be accounted forâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; County Board member John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien of Rochelle said Thursday that the County Board should never have given the sheriff so much power over the tow fund. He called it â&#x20AC;&#x153;totally irresponsibleâ&#x20AC;? for the sheriff to pay a large amount of money in cash. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree with Mr. Hopkins that the sheriff has complete control.

The budget has to be accounted for,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien said.

He also expressed concern that Harn has yet to turn over the tow fund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What authority does the County Board have to force the sheriff to obey the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes?â&#x20AC;?

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What right does the board have to force the issue? A lawsuit? Or calling the attorney generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office?â&#x20AC;?

The board, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien said, would need to answer those questions.

before noon when she ran a stop sign at Locust Street, police said. Barnhart, who was headed north on Locust, struck her car on the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side.

Schillaci had to be removed from her car by Sterling and Rock Falls fire crews, and both she and Barnhart were taken to CGH Medical Center.

Shillaci was ticketed on a charge of disobeying a stop sign.

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OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger will be at Woods Equipment Co. on Wednesday to highlight the I Make America initiative.

The public can visit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woods, 2606 State Route 2. Kinzinger, whose district includes Lee and Ogle firefighters and paramedics will receive an 11 percent pay increase counties, will tour the facility, address employover 5 years. ees, and sign up to support The tentative deal also requires the I Make America. Accordcity to upgrade its ambulance fleet ing to a news release, the and hire about 200 additional paramedics by September. The deal does initiativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supporters advocate pro-manufacnot include pension or retiree health turing policies to create care reform.

more jobs in the U.S. and keep the economy competitive with other countries.

From 10 to 11 a.m., a 2014 HarleyDavidson Road King Adam motorcycle will be dis- Kinzinger played inside a truck with glass sides. Registration will continue through Oct. 3 to win the motorcycle.

Visit www.IMakeAmerica. com to sign up or for more information.

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Local manufacturer is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing/ Inventory Manager with knowledge of manufacturing practices.

Strong computer skills a must including knowledge of ERP operating system. Experience with Sage MAS90 accounting software, Word and Excel, would be a plus.

Duties would include Purchase Order Entry/Processing, Inventory Management, Work Order Entry/Processing and Strategic Planning. Excellent phone etiquette required as well as the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

Position is full time with benefits including health insurance and 401K. Resumes must be submitted by April 16, 2014.

Send resumes with salary history and references to: Champion Chisel Works, Inc 804 E 18th St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 or e-mail: bschuldt@ championchisel. com

Spring Help Needed Drivers with CDL are encouraged to apply at: Crop Production Services, Rt. 40, Manlius, 8a.m.-5p.m.

815-445-6951

Teachers Full Time or Part Time immediate positions.

Rock Falls Day Care Center, 729 W Rt 30, Rock Falls, IL 815-625-0106 or fax resume to: 815-625-1581

The Bi-County Special Education Cooperative is looking for a Work Study Coordinator for the 2014-2015 school year. Must have a Bachelor's in vocational education background.

Work hours are 29.5 hours per week, summer off.

IMRF paid. Other benefits available.

Please email Drew Hoffman, Director, at dhoffman@roe 55.k12.il.us

EMPLOYMENT

505

The Whiteside County Farm Bureau in Morrison is seeking an Administrative Assistant/ Communications Coordinator.

The position is a regular part-time position that facilitates a variety of office management functions, writing for publications, creating/ maintaining web content, social media, and general communications.

Pleasant manner and disposition in interacting with members and walk-in traffic. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: Whiteside County Farm Bureau, 100 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270. Application deadline is April 21.

CHILD CARE

512

Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502 NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

POSITION WANTED

515

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Experienced Nanny w/ Early Childhood degree. Will Nanny in your home.

625-8895

POSITION WANTED

Full time Delivery/Warehouse Position available. Must be neat, organized, enjoy working with people and have a good driving record.

This position involves delivery of furniture and/or appliances and electronics; therefore, heavy lifting may be required. Benefits package included.

t Immediate Openings t Full-Time Positions t Full Benefits Package t 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts At Etnyre, we offer an environment that values the skill and knowledge of our people.

For consideration, please apply between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, IL An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

515

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x153;Ź EARLYNOTICE

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL â&#x2DC;&#x17E; Sat., April 19 â&#x2DC;&#x17E; 9:00 a.m.

Furniture, old toys, rare 1920-50 light bulb collection on display boards, crockery items, post card album, old tin signs, lots of adv. Items, oak map cabinet, youth size dental chair, sm. Parlor stove, 1900 fruit jar cabinet, old hats (ladies) & boxes, lots of older soft goods- some with fancy needle work, lots of metal trucks & toys, dairy (sm.) creamer bottles, old books, fames, 2pc. 1920 kitchen cabinet (Hoosier style), Indian baskets, brass candle stick phone, 5 outstanding soapstone vases, old tools, 2- 1940 era tube testing machines (in wooden cases), old radios, many more items.

Watch for complete listing in this week's Sauk Valley Classifieds.

Viewing of items Fri. April 18, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Auction City Sales Auct. Lee Hollingsworth #40000730

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Dixon City Wide Garage Sales April 25-26 Registration deadline April 18 Forms available at

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or Roxies, Waterfront Gifts, Books on First

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

APPLIANCES

710

CLOVER HILLS

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815.625.8529

FURNITURE

755

Burlington honey pine trestle dining table 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch. $900 815625-7618 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

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Construction, gardening, house cleaning.

Call 815-704-5381.

Delivery/Warehouse Position

Apply in person to: Ashley Furniture HomeStore/ Knie Appliance & TV Inc. 3614 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL.

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Riding mower. $2,850 815-973-3478 Woods RM600 72â&#x20AC;? wide, 3 pt. hitch finished mower, $1000/obo 815438-2625 or 815213-1001

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS Chicago Cubs tickets. All games reasonably priced.

815-978-2589

TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jetâ&#x20AC;? 7 in. x 12 in. horizontal-vertical band saw, new.

Paid $1400. Asking $800 cash. 815915-3279 Dixon

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE (2) Raynor Garage doors, complete.

7x18 & 7x9. Insulated. $600 total 815-946-3572 140 sq. ft. engineered hardwood flooring.

Handscraped Potomac Plank Birch, ½ â&#x20AC;?x5â&#x20AC;? planks, $400 815772-2226 2006 E-Z-GO gas golf cart.

Built for campground. Lights, windshield, rear bench seat, Horn roof. Mint Condition. $2,700.

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Exc. cond. $1800, you haul. Call 815772-7042.

Blacktop Seal Coating Early Order Discounts Fritz Asphalt 815-499-2940 Invacare Storm Series Powerchair, many extras, only driven 20-30 mi., 815-499-1513 Lg. stack of Rough Sawn hardwood lumber, oak, walnut cherry, good for projects. $1,500 815-288-3301 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text â&#x17E;&#x203A;Look for WEB ID â&#x17E;&#x203A;Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds â&#x17E;&#x203A;Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box â&#x17E;&#x203A;View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

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FARM EQUIPMENT

855

Woods L-59 Mower Deck, good condition, new belt & blades, brackets for mounting on B or C Allis Chalmurs, incl. $1300.

Call or text 815499-9503.

AUTOMOBILES

905

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2003 F350 11' flat bed dually. 68K mi.

Good cond. $7500/ obo. 815-499-7195

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960

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1985 Chevy ½ ton, lock out hubs. 305 motor. Good tires. $1300/obo.

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PARTS & ACC.

925

Western snow plow, $700/ obo.

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1999 Chevy 1 ton w/dump box. 6.5 turbo, auto. trans. $3500/obo.

815712-3058.

935

2000 Harley Super Glide, 20K mi.

Newer battery & tires.

Detached windshield.

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815499-2907.

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3 small trailers for sale. $1,000/obo.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

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

Automotive

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Car Audio/Video/Starters LOW PRICE GUARANTEE

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Insured & Bonded Call Gordon 815-441-9106

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