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OGLE COUNTY | SHERIFF’S DEPT. ADMINISTRATIVE TOW FUND

Transfer completed Sheriff turns more than $51,900 over to treasurer

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

OREGON – Ogle County’s controversial administrative tow fund is now under the oversight of the county treasurer.

Sheriff Michael Harn took a check for the remaining fund balance – $51,932.07 – to the treasurer’s office

Tuesday morning, Treasurer John Coffman said.

The fund was added to the county’s accounting system by midday, Coffman said, and the treasurer’s office will now track the money going in and out, as it does with other county funds.

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Flip-flop on forensic audit?

At Tuesday night’s Ogle County Board meeting, Chairman Kim Gouker said he would like to see a forensic audit on the sheriff’s tow fund “from beginning to end.”

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

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The REACT helicopter takes off Tuesday morning from the parking lot at the Dixon Safety Building. The chopper was in the city for training, but also was toured and photographed by residents.

Paramedics review procedures; photos, tours taken of helicopter

Ervion Williams (left), 13, and Michael Ross, 11, take a tour of the REACT helicopter Tuesday morning. The chopper made a stop in the city for a training session.

DIXON – The Dixon Public Safety Building got a flyover Tuesday morning.

A REACT helicopter from Rockford Health System was in town for training with paramedics from the Dixon Fire Department.

After the training, which took place inside the Public Safety Building, the helicopter lifted off from the adjacent parking lot, flew west and then back over the lot – and nearly 2 dozen people – before heading

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Handbook, policy manuals coming as Crundwell arrest anniversary looms

DIXON | MEDICAL HELICOPTER FLYOVER

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DIXON | FINANCES DEPT.

northeast to Rockford, a 20-minute trip from Dixon.

The fire department’s paramedics and other personnel reviewed landing zone set-up and familiarized themelves with medical helicopter procedures, Fire Chief Tim Shipman said.

DIXON – In the 2 years since former Comptroller Rita Crundwell was arrested at City Hall, lots of changes have been made – and more are to come.

The city hired a new finance director, Paula Meyer, and its first city administrator, David Nord. In November, residents will vote on whether to change the Paula city’s form of govMeyer ernment.

In the next few months, the city will get a review of its new accounting practices, a new employee handbook and a policies-andpractices manual.

David Last week, Nord Meyer, Nord and Mayor Jim Burke met with with Sauk Valley Media’s editorial board to discuss those changes, in addition to Crundwell’s time in Dixon and the 2 years since her arrest.

Sikich, a Naperville-based accounting firm, will be brought in to evaluate the city’s separation of duties in the finance department, Meyer said.

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Watch a Dixon double feature at saukvalley.com Check out a video recap of the REACT medical helicopter’s time in Dixon.

Watch parts of the SVM Editorial Board’s interview with Dixon Mayor Jim Burke, Finance Director Paula Meyer, and City Administrator David Nord.

THOMSON

Golf course, club making the turn Mid-May opening envisioned for Sand Burr Run

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5535

THOMSON – When Buck’s Barn went out of business in fall 2011, golfers near and far shed a tear for the popular resort, and the little village absorbed another economic body blow.

Things are looking up, though. Not only is the open-

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ing of Thomson prison finally in sight, but the golf landmark has been bought by local boys Ryan Eissens and Zac Vandendooren.

The Thomson natives plan to restore the course to its former glory, as well as fix up the hotel and add a bar.

They hope to have the hotel and bar side of Sand Burr Run Golf Course and Hotel open

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What’s on tap?

Get the preliminary details for the course, hotel and bar on A2. by mid-May, and to have the golf course, which they must demolish and rebuild “from scratch,” ready for play in August, said Zack Swanson, the resort’s general manager.

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It will be a semi-private course, with some membership fees charged, but the public will be able to play golf there.

Eissens, Vandendooren and a silent partner paid $323,000 for the property.

The property does not include the restaurant on the parcel next door; that site still is for sale.

It also didn’t include all 18 holes – they hope to negotiate with a Mount Carroll landowner who owns the 36-acre parcel on which five holes remain, Swanson said.

The original 9-hole course, built in 1976, is theirs, though, and that’s what they’re opening with. There also is a driving range and a practice green.

Swanson, 26, a Rockford native, is moving from Savanna to live onsite.

They’ve already got a staff of a half-dozen, and likely will be hiring four or five more people, he said.

Growing up in Thomson, Eissens and Vandendooren have a sentimental attachment to the former Lynwood Lynks, as the course was known – they cut their golfing teeth there.

The name Sand Burr, in fact, hearkens back to the Sand Burr Tournament, a tradition for Buck’s regulars, Swanson said.

Now Eissens, 36, owns his own contracting business, Eissens Construction, and Vandendooren, 26 next month, works for Pioneer Seed in Erie.

Vandendooren got his first job working at the restaurant at Buck’s Barn

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Workers ready the Sand Burr Run Hotel and bar on Tuesday for the opening, now about a month away. The hotel will have 49 rooms plus the new bar, restrooms and storage. The nine-hole course will be public, with some membership opportunities that still are being worked out.

‘‘ ’’ I just didn’t want to see it empty anymore.

Sand Burr Run co-owner Zac Vandendooren

when he was only 13. He grew up in the neighborhood, and now owns a house there.

Fixing the place up is a labor of love for him. “I just didn’t want to see it empty anymore,� he said, adding that he’s looking forward to once again hearing people “outside, having fun.�

The partners aren’t looking to get rich, either, Vandendooren said. “If we can just get the place to pay the bills,� that will be enough, he said.

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Board rejects rezoning land for apartments ‘It’s clear case of spot zoning,’ official says

son Road that they had inherited.

They wanted to convert and renovate a former farmhouse into a duplex.

Their plan also included building a rental house, expected to be worth $70,000 to $80,000.

During Tuesday’s monthly County Board meeting, member David Gusse, R-Amboy, wanted to know whether the county had ever before approved changing agricultural property to multi-family residential.

Zoning Administrator Chris Henkel, who started in his position about 20 years ago, recalled no other cases. In one example, the county allowed land near Dixon to change from single-family to multi-family, he said.

Henkel said the Roes’ proposal was incompatible with agricultural uses in Nelson Township or anywhere else in the county.

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John Whelan, 3, takes a comfortable seat in the REACT helicopter Tuesday morning at the Dixon Safety Building. The chopper made a stop in the city for a training session.

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The fire department usually transports patients directly to the hospital, Shipman said, but the department might have to respond to a helicopter crash or set up a helicopter rescue.

The React helicopter flies about two missions a day, said Flight Nurse Tom Walsh, and covers much of northern Illinois, north to Madison, Wis., and into Iowa.

It can fly to Peoria, but would need to refuel before returning. “The No. 1 thing we do is rapid transport – getting patients from Point A to Point B,� Walsh said.

A 20-minute trip in a helicopter, compared to a longer trip in an ambulance, can make the difference between life and death, he said.

The helicopter is equipped with advanced radar technology, Walsh said, which allows it to see cell phone towers and other elements while flying.

The helicopter needs a landing zone at least 100 feet by 100 feet, making the Public Safety Building’s parking lot just large enough, said Capt.

Clark Pollard, a retired military pilot who was a co-pilot for Marine One and flew for former President George W. Bush.

As the helicopter prepared to take off Tuesday morning, the gathered crowd took photos and videos on cellphones.

The wind from the propeller and the sound picked up as the helicopter took off.

After its flyover, the helicopter quickly disappeared into the sky on its way back to Rockford.

DIXON – The Lee County Board on Tuesday rejected a proposal to rezone agricultural land to allow for a few apartments in Nelson Township. “It’s a clear case of spot zoning,� member Allyn Buhrow, R-Ashton, said.

One member, Wes Morrissey, D-Amboy, dissented. “I don’t feel like it’s the county’s position to tell them they can’t put apartments on their land,� he said.

Lynn and Paul Roe of Grand Detour had asked the county to rezone – from agricultural use to multi-family residential – property on Atkin-

Raises for elected posts approved County Board member Wes Morrissey, D-Amboy, who is campaigning for treasurer, opposed the increases.

He said the three positions have salaries well above the area’s household median income, adding that a lack of raises wouldn’t hurt the officials. “They should set an example,� he said. “Elected officials sit on a higher pedestal. Their bosses are the people.�

Member Judy Truckenbrod, R-West Brook-

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DIXON – The Lee County Board on Tuesday approved raises for three elected offices during their next 4-year terms.

The sheriff, treasurer and clerk will get a raise in each of the 4 years, a $3,500 boost for each office during the next term. The offices are on the ballot this year.

The current salaries are $72,063 for the sheriff and $59,313 each for the treasurer and clerk.

lyn, said it was only fair to give elected officials a raise, given their employees have received $1,000-a-year increases. “It’s a position of respect for these offices,� she said.

The County Board sided with Truckenbrod. In a voice vote, only a handful opposed the raises.

Four years ago, the County Board voted unanimously to give $250 annual raises to the county clerk and treasurer over 4 years, while the sheriff received $300 increases.

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Earlier this month, the zoning board recommended that the county board reject the zoning change. It said the proposal didn’t comply with the county’s comprehensive land-use plan, which favors agricultural uses, unless prospective development is next to a city or village.

At the zoning meeting, neighbors argued the Roes’ apartments could attract low-income people, possibly bringing criminal activity. They said that could reduce their property values.

The zoning board, though, had used none of those arguments in its recommendation.

On Sauk Valley Media’s Facebook page, many commenters criticized the decision, saying they opposed discrimination against low-income people. They said people shouldn’t assume the poor are criminals.

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Gouker asks for tow fund audit Board will have to vote on it at its next meeting

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In an apparent reversal of its stand 3 months ago, the Ogle County Board authorized Chairman Kim Gouker Tuesday to proceed with getting a forensic audit of the sheriff’s tow fund. “I would like to see a full audit of the tow fund from beginning to end,�

Gouker said.

He said the audit will determine whether or not Sheriff Michael Harn has misused money from the fund, and lay to rest the questions brought up over the last several months.

Gouker said Harn is also eager to have the matter resolved. “I spoke to the sheriff on my way here and told him what I was going to propose,� Gouker said. “He thinks it’s a great idea.

He’s fully cooperative.�

Harn has come under fire in the last few months over expenditures from the tow fund, which included purchasing a new vehicle, flowers for Secretaries Day, a tent at

the county fair, and $4,000 for the departm e n t ’ s Facebook page to be Kim managed.

Gouker Gouker said he has an estimate for the forensic audit of $7,500 from Sikich, the firm that does the county’s regular annual audits.

Because it was not on the agenda, the board will have to wait until its May meeting to vote to hire Sikich for the forensic audit.

Board member Richard Petrizzo made a motion for a forensic audit of the tow fund at the board’s Jan. 21 meeting.

However, Gouker said the matter could not be voted on then, because it was not on the agenda.

Petrizzo’s subsequent efforts to have the matter placed on the agenda were unsuccessful.

In February, the board diminished the sheriff’s control over the tow fund by limiting how monies could be spent and requiring the approval of expenditures by the county committee that oversees the sheriff’s budget.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the board approved a

resolution establishing the tow fund.

Gouker said that although Michael the board Harn approved implementing administrative tow fees in 2011, the ordinance governing that did not actually establish the tow fund.

The new resolution also mandates that fund’s deposits are limited to only administrative fees collected when a vehicle is towed, impounded, or seized during a criminal investigation.

It further requires that the fee be handled by the Ogle County Treasurer’s office, rather than the sheriff, as in the past.

While a check for $51,932.07 was turned over to him Tuesday, Treasurer John Coffman said he did not receive any two fund revenue or expenditure records from the sheriff’s department, only the check. “How do you know it’s correct?� board member Bill Welty asked. “I don’t,� Coffman replied. “Do we have the tow fund books?� board member Pat Nordman asked.

Gouker said he had recently received a copy of the fund ledger.

In a related matter, three tow truck owners went before the board to voice their concern over being taken off the sheriff’s tow rotation list.

Doug Aken of Oregon, spoke for the three, which also included Stan Ubben of Mt. Morris and Greg Wagner of Polo.

Aken said all three have been on the rotation list for many years, but found themselves being called less frequently under Harn’s administration. “Since Sheriff Harn has taken office, my tows have dwindled,� Aken said.

On March 20, Aken said he received a letter from Harn informing him he was no longer on the list.

The letter gave no reason. However, Aken said he believes it was because he supported another candidate in the March 18 Republican primary.

Harn was defeated by Rochelle police officer Brian VanVickle in his bid for a second term in the three-way race.

Aken said Harn removed Ubben from the tow list in May 2012, after Ubben towed an all-terrain vehicle at the request of the sheriff’s department and a dispute ensued.

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In February, the Ogle County Board approved changes to the tow fund, limiting how the money could be spent and transferring the fund to the treasurer, but Harn was slow to turn it over.

On April 8, Harn met

with Coffman, Ogle County Chairman Kim Gouker and Vice Chairman John Finfrock about transferring the fund. Harn told them he would have it transferred by the end of that day, Gouker and Coffman said on Monday.

In December, Sauk Valley Media reported that Harn had used the tow fund, which had collected

$210,400 between October 2011 and November 2013, to pay for repairs to department vehicles, a tent at the Ogle County Fair, a $4,000 management fee for the department’s Facebook page, and flowers for Secretary’s Day, among other expenses.

The County Board restricted the fund so

it can be used only for fuel or to buy, repair, or maintain police vehicles or vehicle equipment.

Vehicles can be bought with the fund at the sheriff’s discretion, according to the amended ordinance, but “shall be done only with the advice and consent of� the County Security Committee.

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“What their intention is, or what their proposal is, is they’ll come in and look at the controls that I’ve set up and make recommendations for additional controls,� she explained.

Like most municipalities and even small businesses, Dixon doesn’t have an ideal separation of duties to eliminate the chance of theft. “With that [small] size of an office, there is no way we will ever have appropriate separation of duties,�

Meyer said. “It cannot be done. We have to spend a lot more money to do that, and that doesn’t make any

financial sense. That will never happen.�

But new controls can make up for inadequate separation of duties, she said.

The city has added an employee in the finance department since Meyer was hired in September 2012.

Five employees now work under Meyer, Nord and City Clerk Kathe Swanson. Meyer has limited, by design, her ability to update or input information into the city’s accounting system.

Each of the five employees has a different responsibility, from inputting changes, printing and mailing checks. No single employee can individu-

ally complete the entire process, Meyer said.

And while the city no longer writes checks – another change by design – two signatures would be needed on a check if the system broke down and a written check was required.

Employee handbook Nord is working on the city’s employee handbook and policies-andpractices manual. “We are looking not just to be reactive with these things,� Nord said.

Nord wants the city to move away from the approach “This is the way we’ve always done

it,� or, “This is the way I was told to do it,� which he has heard since he was hired in November. “We’re putting things in writing,� Nord said. “Things as we become aware of will be part of that. Things that we could even think might happen will be put in that, as well. “We don’t want to have to keep responding to things as they come to a head. We want to cut them off before they actually happen.�

A draft of the employee handbook could be given to the City Council for review soon, Nord said, and after that is approved, he will turn his focus to the policies-andpractices manual.

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Susan K. Anderson DIXON – Susan Kay Anderson, 56, of Dixon, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at her home.

Susan was born Feb. 1, 1958, in Hillsboro, Wis., the daughter of Edmond and Leona (Malston) Anderson. Susan was very dedicated to her family and friends. She devoted her life to caring for others, and taught us all how to love just a little deeper.

Survivors include four sisters, Carol Bushman of Dixon, Sandy Anderson of Rock Falls, Deb Hyde of Rochelle, and Lori Davis of Dixon; one stepbrother, Ron Smith of Dixon; three stepsisters, Pam Martinez, Deb (Chuck) Boetner, and Connie Morey, all of Michigan; numerous

nieces and nephews; and her extended family, the Witzleb and Mossholder children, Shelly, Tammy, Christopher, David, Theresa, and Joshua.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Leroy Smith; and one brother, Ronald Anderson.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today and the funeral at 5 p.m. today at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with her aunt, the Rev. Irene McDaniel, officiating.

Burial will be at Emmanuel Cemetery in Dixon.

A memorial has been established.

Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

Jerry A. Fry HIGDEN, Ark. – Jerry Allen Fry, 73, of Higden, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014.

He was born Dec. 22, 1940, the son of John and Clara Fry. Survivors include his wife, Judith Fry; his children, Michael (Nanner) Wade, Jennette (Brian) Tarbill, Robert Jones, and Paula Baldwin, all of Rock Falls, and Shawn Fry of Higden; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Pat

Fulton, Jarrell Fry, and Jesse Fry, all of Illinois; and nieces, nephews, and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, J.T. Fry; and a sister, Glenda McCallister.

There will be no services. Arrangements were completed by Arkansas Funeral Care in Jacksonville, Ark. Visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com to send condolences.

Elsie A. Merrill WALNUT – Elsie A. Merrill, 94, of Walnut Manor Nursing Home, died Monday, April 14, 2014, at the nursing home.

Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is handling arrangements.

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In Loving Memory of Maureen Ann Danilson

January 20, 1957 - April 16, 2013 Gods Garden God looked around His garden and saw an empty space, He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face, He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

God knew you were in pain and a cure was not to be, So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered come to me.

With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you slip away, Though we loved you dearly we knew you could not stay.

It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone, For part of us went with you the day God called you home.

Love you forever Mom!

Tyler

Also missed by, Mom, Dad, 10 Siblings and our families

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City looks into official’s residency Cox believed to have moved away last year

In an interview, the mayor said the city is researching residency law and received information from the state attorney general’s office. “It’s not that I’m going after Barry,� Lee said. “If Barry votes and he’s not legally a member of the council, that could potentially nullify the vote. If I were clearly living out of town, I would resign.�

Asked this week about Lee’s comments, Cox said, “Good for Skip,� and then hung up the phone.

For at least 7 months,

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STERLING – Sterling Mayor Skip Lee said that if he were in Alderman Barry Cox’s situation, he would leave the City Council.

Cox, a 23-year member of the council, is believed to have moved outside city limits last year.

a large dumpster has taken up a good portion of the Coxes’ driveway Barry at 1203 E. Cox 20th St. The split-level house is mostly empty.

Cox has another house at 24269 Hillcrest Drive, 5 miles northwest of Sterling. The Coxes have owned it since 2010.

In September, a Sauk Valley Media reporter visited the Hillcrest house, which overlooks a small

lake. Neighbors down the street said that’s where Cox lived. And his wife, Skip Julie, who Lee was tending the yard, said he lived there, adding they would be moving and that they still had a bed at the house on 20th Street.

In an interview at the time, Cox said he complied with the requirement that an alderman maintain a residence in his ward. Cox’s voter

registration and driver’s license are tied to the city address, he said.

Asked where he hung his hat at night, Cox said, “It’s none of your damn business where I sleep.�

Lee said hardly anyone has approached him about Cox’s residency.

He said Cox’s perspective is valuable on the council, because he is the voice for those disenchanted with city government. Still, he said, the city has a duty to look into the situation, adding that he believes Cox lives outside city limits.

“Were he to run next year, I believe someone would challenge his residency,� the mayor said. “I haven’t heard of anyone who would, but he is vulnerable.�

In September, Cox said he wouldn’t pinpoint a time frame for leaving the council, but expected at the time to finish moving within 60 days. “When I move out of the house and put a for-sale sign in the front yard, I’m really close to resigning from the council,� he said.

No sign is on the property.

WHITESIDE COUNTY

ROCK FALLS

Daughter on board

City council ratifies labor agreement with firefighters

Draft of comprehensive plan ready for public scrutiny

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MORRISON – The newest member of the Whiteside County Board will have the best of all possible mentors: her mom.

Tuesday, Chairman Jim Duffy appointed Katherine Nelson, 54, to fill the position left vacant by longtime board member Tony Arduini’s death in March.

Mom Karen Nelson has served on the board since 2001. Both are Rock Falls Democrats, and are among only five women on the 27-member board.

They most likely also are its first mother-daughter members, and are not related to County Clerk Dana Nelson. “New� Nelson, a Newman Central Catholic High School graduate, is a production scheduler at Donaldson Co. Inc. in Dixon, and has been involved in politics, county or otherwise, “most of my life.� She requested the position, she said.

Her only goal is to “represent the people of Whiteside County, their concerns and wants and wishes,� Nelson said.

Also, Rock Falls Democrat Glenn Truesdell was elected board vice chairman, the position Arduini held.

The board also learned that the full draft of the county’s first comprehensive plan, a roadmap for future development, was posted online Tuesday for all to read, and that public hearings on the proposal have been set for early May. After the May hearings, in Sterling and in Morrison, the board will hold a final public hearing at its June meeting; it is expected to adopt the final version in July.

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The state, not the county, approves cultivation center applications. s ,AID OVER UNTIL NEXT month a vote to adopt a credit card policy that calls for the board to OK each credit card request, and requires all purchasmonth a vote to adopt a es be for business purcounty concealed-carry poses only.

In addition, all credit policy.

In general, county card bills must be submitemployees and volun- ted to the administrative teers, except for law offi- office, and must include cers, will not be allowed documentation such as to carry or possess guns receipts and invoices that on county property, in clearly show what goods county vehicles, or while and services were purconducting business for chased. s ,OOSENED A HIRING the county on private property or using private freeze imposed in June vehicles, even if they have 2010 that prevented a concealed-carry permit. departments from replacs ,AID OVER UNTIL NEXT ing workers who retired or month a vote to adopt quit unless the Executive amendments to the Committee determined county zoning ordinance a vacancy created affectto cover the possible cul- ed public safety or was tivation and/or dispens- essential to the county.

The policy was put in ing of medical marijuana, in accordance with the place to help address Compassionate Use of ongoing budget deficits, Medical Cannabis Act, but because the counwhich takes effect in June. ty’s financial picture has Among other things, the improved, departments ordinance requires a cul- will be allowed to replace tivation center be at least workers up to staffing lev2,500 feet from day care els called for in the curcenters and schools; no rent budget without need one younger than 18 will of committee approval. s 3ET THE MAXIMUM MEAL be allowed on site.

An inquiry has been and travel expense reimmade at his office, how- bursement at $41 in state, ever, county zoning and $50 out of state, for administrator Stuart those conducting county Richter told the board. business.

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ROCK FALLS – The City Council approved a new 3-year contract with its firefighters Tuesday after an executive session.

The deal had already been ratified by the union, Rock Falls Firefighter Association Local 3291.

Firefighters received a 2 percent raise for each of the 3 years of the new contract, which runs from May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2017.

The captains will get a 3 percent raise for each year of the contract.

There is no change in the benefits packages for the three captains and nine firefighters.

Next meeting 4HE 2OCK &ALLS #ITY #OUNCIL NEXT MEETS AT P M -AY AT #ITY (ALL 7 TH 3T 4HE AGENDAS WILL BE POSTED AT WWW ROCK FALLS COM AND AT #ITY (ALL #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION 4HE #ITY #OUNCIL MEETING ALSO CAN BE VIEWED LIVE ON #HAN NEL The collective bargaining process went smoothly, City Administrator Robbin Blackert said. “We only had a couple of 2-hour sessions and we were able to get it done,� Blackert said. “The communication

was good before we sat down and in between; the firefighters were very cooperative.�

Gary Cook, Twin City Joint Fire Command chief, said the firefighters were also pleased that negotiations moved along quickly. “The process went very well,� Cook said. “I think it helps that there is a lot of respect on both sides.�

As a department head, Cook’s contract is renegotiated each year. He will receive a 2 percent raise for fiscal year 2015.

Sterling firefighters are also working on a new 3-year contract. The first collective bargaining session was Feb. 13. The current contract expires April 30.

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Rob Rogers, Newspaper Enterprise Association

Volunteer corps could generate beneficial results What we think Recruits are sought for a new group of volunteers being organized in Lee County.

People who wish to help their communities during emergencies should seize this opportunity to become involved.

W

e believe that, when governmental units work together, good things happen. The same goes for departments within a governmental unit.

We also believe that the most valuable resource a community has is an aware and engaged public.

When you combine the shared goal of serving the public with a spirit of cooperation and volunteerism, the synergy can yield extremely beneficial results.

Those thoughts came to mind when we heard about the creation of the Lee County Volunteer Corps.

The group’s first meeting will be next week, April 24, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Dixon Public Safety Building, 220 S. Hennepin Ave. Volunteers from across the county are being asked to sign up and get involved.

The corps is the brainchild of the leaders of two Lee County departments: Tim Trader, the Lee County Health Department’s environmental health director, and Kevin Lalley, the Lee County Emergency Management director.

Both departments must deal with emergency situations – one, caused by health emergencies; the other, caused by weather emergencies.

Both, at times, are in need of volunteers to carry out functions such as weather spotting,

medical distribution, damage assessment, sand bagging, and administrative assistance.

Why not work together to recruit and train those volunteers?

At the April 24 informational meeting, Lalley and Trader will give a 15-minute overview of the corps, then spend 5 to 10 minutes on each category.

Prospective volunteers can fill out an application at the meeting, where dinner will be served. If you are 18 or older, you are welcome to attend.

Training will occur later. Organizers anticipate having sessions several times a year. Volunteers will also be utilized during occasional disaster drills.

Currently, about 60 volunteers already are involved in various ways to help the departments during disasters and health emergencies. It is hoped that they will be supplemented with new recruits.

People who wish to participate must RSVP to Trader at 815-284-3371 or by email at ttrader@ lchd.com. Trader may also be contacted for additional information and applications.

Two departments working together, assisted by caring, trained volunteers. That’s the type of cooperation we like to see.

We encourage people across the county to seize this opportunity to become involved.

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Carroll County – www. carroll-county.net City of Dixon – www. discoverdixon.org City of Sterling – www. ci.sterling.il.us City of Rock Falls – www.rockfalls61071.com

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Legislators take spring break After 2 weeks away, it’ll be crunch time in Springfield

dougFINKE

SPRINGFIELD – It’s spring break. Let the party begin.

The General Assembly hit a sort of halfway point in the spring session last week. It was the deadline for bills that started in the House to get out of the House, and for Senate bills to get out of the Senate.

Of course, as anyone who’s been around this place knows, it can be a kind of fuzzy deadline. If there’s something that’s deemed important and has to be done, you can get around the deadline.

There aren’t any finished budget bills out there yet, and obviously the state isn’t going to do without a budget next year. Plus, the Senate extended the deadline for a bunch of its bills, so we don’t know their fate yet.

Still, for a lot of things, the deadline is the deadline, and if the issue hasn’t moved yet, it probably never will.

So now, lawmakers will take the next 2 weeks off before returning for the final push of the session.

Doug Finke’s column is syndicated

by GateHouse News Service.

Contact him at doug. finke@sj-r. com.

It’s either Passover break or Easter break if you are religiously inclined, or spring break for the secular.

Enjoy it while you can.

When lawmakers return in 2 weeks, it’s pretty much nonstop until the end.

0OLITICS DERAILS MILLIONAIRE TAX Good news last week for millionaires, which, according to House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, excludes all but about 13,600 or so of us here in Illinois.

Madigan scrubbed his proposed amendment to the state Constitution to impose a 3 percent surtax on incomes above $1 million a year. Just to be clear, you get the first $999,999.99 of income at the standard tax rate. It’s only the income from $1 million on up that would have had the surtax.

A Madigan spokesman put the blame on Republicans. He said they were

more interested in protecting millionaires than helping school kids. Did we mention all the surtax money was supposed to go to schools?

That’s nice spin, but the fact is the amendment was done in by Madigan’s own Democrats.

Madigan could have had the amendment approved if all 71 House Democrats had voted for it. However, state Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, has never supported anything that even smelled like an income tax hike.

And Rep. Scott Drury, D-Highwood, issued a press release saying he couldn’t support a “piecemeal� approach to dealing with the state’s budget problems.

So Madigan was down at least two votes among his own members. That meant he needed Republican support. Madigan surely knew no Republican was going to vote for an amendment that imposed higher taxes on millionaires, even if it was for the children.

So what we have is a campaign issue, which is what this was all about anyway. If it was on the ballot, it likely would have driven up turnout among Democrats, who tend to have fewer millionaires in their ranks.

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Still, for a lot of things, the deadline is the deadline, and if the issue hasn’t moved yet, it probably never will.

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Doug Finke

But Madigan still has his campaign theme that Republicans care more about protecting millionaires than helping kids.

And perhaps most important of all, he has Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner on record against the thing.

0REDATORS GET PROTECTION The Senate voted last week to add the American black bear, the gray wolf, and the cougar to the list of protected species under the state’s wildlife code. There were no dissenting votes.

It means you can’t kill one of those animals unless it poses an imminent danger to a person or his property.

A number of reasons were offered to support the bill, mainly along the lines of saving rare or endangered animals.

THE READER’S VOICE

Boosting organ transplants is goal of charity

What do you think?

RICK LOFGREN Greenwood, Ind.

The Children’s Organ Transplant Association was founded in 1986 when residents of Bloomington, Ind., rallied around a toddler who needed a life-saving liver transplant. In less than 8 weeks, the community raised $100,000 to place the boy on the organ waiting list.

But the child died before an organ became available. Those community volunteers,

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

Do you agree with this letter?

Do you disagree with this letter?

Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com along with his parents, turned tragedy into triumph by using the funds they raised to help other transplant families. That was the beginning of COTA. Since that time, COTA has assisted more than 2,000 patients by helping to raise funds for transplant-related expenses.

COTA has built extensive volunteer networks across the nation in an attempt to ensure that no child or young adult needing an organ or tissue transplant is excluded from a transplant waiting list because of a lack of funds.

COTA needs your help to make sure that tragedies, like the one that was the catalyst in founding COTA, are not repeated.

Every day, 18 people die while waiting for an organ transplant here in the United States.

April is National Donate Life Month. Please register today to become an organ donor. Then, encourage your friends,

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You can do more. Find out how you can help a COTA family living nearby who needs your help by visiting www.cota.org.

Please log on today to see how you can give hope and make a miracle in your community.

Note to readers: Rick Lofgren is the president of COTA, a national charity based in Bloomington, Ind.

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Farmers off to slow start Weather putting hold on corn crop planting in state ST. LOUIS (AP) – Most years about this time, northern Illinois farmer Monty Whipple, like so many Midwest growers, would be riding high in his monstrous planter, kicking up dust while sowing corn in hundreds of acres. But this spring has kept him sidelined, and he’s anything but alone.

Spring planting across much of the nation’s Corn Belt is sputtering, foiled by rainy and chilly conditions that in broad stretches have left the ground either too soggy or too cold for effective seeding.

As of Sunday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says, just 3 percent of the U.S. corn crop was sown, half the dismal pace of last year, when one of the wettest springs on record got farmers in many states off to the slowest start in decades.

In Illinois, just 1 percent of this year’s corn has been planted – onetenth of the average pace of the previous 5 years. Farmers in other key corn-producing states – Iowa, Nebraska and Indiana – were equally idle, the USDA says. Missouri has 9 percent of its crop in the field, down from 16 percent this time a year ago.

Still, Whipple and other growers in Illinois and Missouri aren’t sounding alarms, noting that today’s bigger, more efficient planting machines can make up for lost time. Such was the case last year, when more than 40 percent of Illinois’ corn crop got planted in just 1 week in mid-May. The USDA says corn sowing traditionally begins about this time, with that task typically in full swing from April 21 through May 23.

And the agency notes that, even with last year’s frustratingly slow

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Central Illinois corn and soybean farmer Garry Niemeyer inspects the soil temperature and the sprouting of corn seeds he planted earlier as a test Tuesday in Auburn. Farmers eager to fire up the combines and get their corn crops in the ground are being foiled by an uncooperative spring after a long winter. The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects farmers to now launch into full-scale planting at the end of this month, later than usual.

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It’s hard to find something to do, realizing you want to be out there and getting it done but can’t. But we still have plenty of time.

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Keith Witt,

former Missiouri Corn Growers Association president

start to planting, U.S. farmers still reaped a record 13.9 billion bushels of corn and the third-biggest soybean crop on record. “There’s really not any need to be concerned,� Illinois Farm Bureau spokesman John Hawkins said.

At least not yet, as Whipple waits for spring to stop acting like winter. With a fresh batch of snow on his roughly 800 acres of farmland near Utica in LaSalle County, he spent Tuesday hauling stored grain to a

barge and felt productive. “I can’t be in the field, so this is a good job to get done while waiting,� he said, though he admitted he’s “starting to get a little frustrated.� He guessed it will be another week before he can begin planting corn. “We just haven’t had that week or 2 of good weather, and there’s a lot of work to be done.�

But he said he has resisted the urge to rush in a crop when the soil is marginal, saying “you only get one shot at this.�

Near Missouri’s Warrenton, west of St. Louis, Keith Witt said only one or two local farmers have any corn planted – for bragging rights, if anything. But with 3,500 acres soaked by 6 inches of rain over the past 10 days or so, Witt guesses he’ll have to wait until the end of next week to start planting.

Expectations of more rain within days soured any hope of getting in

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the fields now to plant half of his acreage with corn, then the other half later with beans. “It’s hard to find something to do, realizing you want to be out there and getting it done but can’t,� said Witt, a former Missouri Corn Growers Association president. “But we still have plenty of time. Last year [with the delayed sowing], we planted everything in 4 days. So what difference does it make?�

Back in central Illinois, near Auburn, Garry Niemeyer feels lucky.

Simply to test his equipment, the 65-year-old farmer has sown 100 of the roughly 1,200 acres he’ll devote to corn this year.

The reason: His turf has been relatively dry, though that might change with the considerable chance for rain by Friday. “I know there’s nervous tension, but you have to go with the weather cards you’re dealt,� he said.

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

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

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit 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.

Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Sterling Public Library, 815-625-1370.

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

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.

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

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Meat loaf or fish dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815284-2003.

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

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, April 16 Books Are Fun, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

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.

Popcorn and quilting, 8:30 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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.

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

Sharing Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memories, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St, Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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.

500 card game, noon, Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

Pinochle, 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 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 6815-622-9230.

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.

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

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

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, April 17 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.

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

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, 815-2889236.

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

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.

Mexican Train Dominoes, noon, Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hand and Footâ&#x20AC;? 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.

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

Friday, April 18 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.

Cinnamon rolls and quilting, 8:30 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.,

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Thursday, April 17 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Suite 100, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., 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.

Free blood sugar screenings, 8-9 a.m., Community Health Services Department, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota. 815-539-7461, ext.

3291, weekdays. Tests can be fasting or 2 hours after eating.

North Central Illinois Logistics Council, 8-9:30 a.m., Room CTC 124, Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, 815-220-3425.

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

Senior intermediate computer class, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Senior advanced plus computer class, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Halo Branded Solutions, 1980 Industrial Drive, Sterling. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Free blood pressure checks, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Prairie State Legal representative, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Whiteside County Senior Center outreach caseworker, 10-11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-622-9230.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 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.

Parish Nurse Networking meeting, noon, CGH Professional Building, 15 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-625-0400, ext. 5425.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 5:30, 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, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

Scrapbooking class, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Medication management and safety program, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Healthy Lifestyles Club, 1, 7 p.m., ground-floor conference room, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota, 815-539-7461, ext. 5319.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., closed, 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.

Helping Understand Grief for Survivors (HUGS), 5:30-6:30 p.m., Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon.

Call 815-732-2499 by noon Thursday. If no one calls, the meeting will be canceled.

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

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 6 p.m., Suite 215, Positive Changes Acupuncture, 609 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-499-5425.

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6-7 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Centers, 1637

Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

Sauk Valley Gluten-Free Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815973-0537.

Lee County Democratic Central Committee, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Walton Tap, 906 Walton Road, Dixon, 815-288-9466.

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

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., 815-499-5618.

Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars, 7 p.m., VFW Post, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Dixon Area Garden Club, 7 p.m., Plum Creek Garden, 626 Palmyra Road, Dixon.

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

Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave, 815-625-9058.

Sauk Valley Landlord Association meeting, 7 p.m., Coventry Living Center, 612 W. St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, and Al-Anon, 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, 7:30 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-284-7569.

Sterling Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113 1/2 W. Third St., Sterling.

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, April 18 Women, infants and children clinic and family planning services, all by appointment only, Suite 100, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

National Association of Health Underwriters Continued Education class, 9 a.m., 6 E. 23rd, Sterling, 800-798-1771.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:3011:30 a.m., Oliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Your Meeting; 8 p.m., open, grapevine, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

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.

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

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Gluten-Free Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

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Tinker came here through the local animal control. She is a Rottweiler mix with a short black and tan coat and a docked tail. She weighs about 45 pounds now and is 7 months old. Tinker has been spayed and vaccinated. She is cute and just wiggly all over with happiness!

She tries, but is not housebroke at this time. Puppies always require training and patience in order to be an awesome well-behaved adult.

Tinker is super friendly and loves attention. She is playful and energetic and needs owners that are fairly active themselves. Tinker is a great puppy: happy, loving, and smart!

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When you adopt an animal from us, your adoption fee includes: spay/ neuter surgery, vaccinations (excluding rabies), microchip, worming, flea control, heartworm testing and prevention on dogs, and a free health check-up at your local participating veterinarian!

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irst comes church, for those who go to church.

Then comes brunch.

Easter brunch has become almost as much a part of the Easter celebration as chocolate, eggs and bunnies. It is a way to continue that feelgood sense of contentment with friends, family and loved ones.

And if you aren’t religious, it is a great excuse to come together for a Sunday brunch, the best of all possible meals.

Sunday brunch is about happiness; it is a pleasant, slow-paced way to put off chores and think about the week ahead.

Good food, good company, eggs. Who could want anything more?

Perhaps because of its religious connotations, Easter brunch always seems to be the most enjoyable brunch of the year. Everyone seems to be in a good mood. Spring has almost always arrived. Flowers are blooming. And those little egg-shaped chocolates wrapped in brightly colored foil certainly help. So do jelly beans and Peeps.

For this year’s Easter brunch, I decided to feature a single dish that combines all three of the foods most closely associated with the season: eggs, asparagus and ham.

Eggs and asparagus, of course, are related to spring, rebirth and renewal, the not-sosubtle subtext that runs through the Easter celebration. Lamb is eaten by some at Easter because it is a springtime dish, and because Jesus was called the Lamb of God, but ham is popular for Easter because, well, it just is.

My recipe for Italian Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus and Ham comes from the invaluable “Frog Commissary Cookbook.” The original version is made with prosciutto, rather than ham, and prosciutto is an unbeatable accompaniment to asparagus.

While the saltiness of prosciutto brightens the flavor of the dish, the smoke in ham does the same thing from another angle. I went with ham here because of its associations with Easter.

The dish is made especially memorable by employing a trick used by restaurants to boost the flavor (and fat content) of scrambled eggs. Just add pieces of cream cheese

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Brunch has practically become a required event on Easter Sunday. One menu suggestion includes Italian scrambled eggs with asparagus and ham. to the beaten eggs, bringing a rich depth to the meal. Yes, it’s decadent, but what the heck – it’s a holiday.

Such a sumptuously textured entrée begs a side dish that is simple and elegant, yet in its way just as delicious.

The perfect choice is a simpler version of one of my favorite ways to cook potatoes.

If you have eaten a well-marbled piece of beef or tender lamb at my house, there is a good chance you have been served oven-roasted potatoes with onions and rosemary. It’s a standard; we probably make it too often, actually, but we have found few other starches that are as simple, yet as profoundly satisfying.

The rosemary would overpower the delicate egg dish, so I left it out.

We are left with ovenroasted potatoes with onions, a deceptively easy dish, but one that pairs perfectly with any egg dish. Essentially, it is a simpler and possibly healthier version of hash browns. You cut up a potato into bite-size pieces, toss them with plenty of salt and some pepper, and pop them into the oven. Cook them for a bit, add chopped onions, and cook until done.

I’m a big fan of fruit

salad, so I chose to make one for a first course.

Making a fruit salad is an art, and a sense of culinary balance is needed, but it all begins with whatever fruit looks freshest and best at the market. Buy that, and make sure it will be ripe by the day of your brunch.

Once you have your fruit, there are a few rules to follow. The most important principle is to present a variety of different kinds of fruit.

You’ll want at least one citrus choice and probably at least one apple.

Count on one portion of fruit per person (one apple, one orange, one slice of melon). Be sure to add a selection of berries, preferably at least two different kinds, and don’t forget the grapes, if you like them.

Toss in a handful or two of raisins, dried cranberries or other dried fruit to inject a delightful contrast of textures and – what the heck, it’s a holiday – sprinkle the top with some nuts. I like almonds, but walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts would work, as well.

And if you have chocolate chips lying around, lonely and forlorn, throw those in, too.

To make the fruit salad really special, top it with a port reduction glaze, a trick I learned from a

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Take four parts of port and one part of sugar, and boil it away until it thickens and resembles syrup. Pour the glaze sparingly over the fruit for a hint of unexpectedly complex sweetness.

And finally, every good brunch deserves dessert.

I decided to make peanut butter chocolate chip muffins. Why? They are peanut butter chocolate chip muffins. No other explanation is needed.

If pressed, you could say that chocolate is a traditional treat at Easter, and that nothing goes with chocolate like peanut butter. Besides, a great meal should end with a great dessert, preferably one that can be made the night before.

What the heck. It’s a holiday.

Italian Scrambled Eggs, Asparagus and Ham Yield: 6 servings 6 tablespoons butter, divided 1¼ cups sliced mushrooms ¼ pound ham or prosciutto, slivered or diced 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic ½ medium green pepper, cut into ¼-inch dice ½ pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths 10 eggs 1½ tablespoons minced fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt 3 ⁄4 teaspoon pepper 3 ⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 6 ounces mozzarella, shredded (about 1½ cups) 1/ cup grated Parme3 san cheese 1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the mushrooms, ham, garlic and green pepper. Sauté over medium heat until the vegetables are tender.

Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water until crisp-tender. Drain well and set aside. Whisk together the eggs, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cut the cream cheese in bits into the eggs.

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Many weight-conscious people know that nuts and seeds are high in calories and might shy away from them for that reason. While you need to watch your portion size, it would be a mistake to completely exclude nuts and seeds from your diet.

Nuts and seeds are a source of heart-healthy unsaturated fat and antioxidants like vitamin E. They contain fiber and protein, which help fill you up and satisfy your hunger. Nuts and seeds also contain plant substances that might help lower cholesterol.

All nuts and seeds, in general, will contain healthy fat, protein and fiber, but some have slightly different nutrient profiles. And peanuts, while not technically a nut, have similar nutrition.

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Almond flour: Almond flour or almond meal is simply almonds ground very fine. So far, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used it to make scones and pancakes. Both turned out great!

Chia Seeds: Add a tablespoon or two to your oatmeal or yogurt.

When added to liquid, Chia seeds swell to make a gel. Because of this property, they can be used to make jams.

Here is a link to the easy recipe I used to make a low-sugar blueberry chia seed jam: ohsheglows.com/2012/06/26/ magical-blueberryvanilla-chia-seed-jam.

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Corn.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the long version of the list of vegetables I would eat before I met my wife, Kayla. And, to be honest, corn joined the list when I was about 18. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say that, while growing up, I was about as finicky as eaters get.

Today, I have another list.

Onions.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty much the only veggie I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat (happily).

The key? Like any loving, creative caretaker, Kayla came up with unique ways to work veggies into recipes.

Slowly, but surely, I was able to remove the cheese, dressing, etc., and enjoy many vegetables on their own, many of them even (gulp) raw!

As I entered my 30s, it got harder and harder to keep the extra pounds off. Exercise alone wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut it anymore. So I started enjoying a salad for lunch a few days a week. OK, maybe I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy it, initially. Today, I love my salads, and I love thinking outside the plate with my combinations.

Here are five combinations that might just help picky eaters take them down with a smile. With a light hand, any of them can check in at fewer than 500 calories. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to lose weight, measure everything, and track it.

Take it from a father of 8-month-old twins: I understand it sounds time-consuming. But eventually, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to eyeball your ingredients.

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When was the last time you smiled like this before digging into a salad? With a little creativity, the pickiest of eaters can learn to love salads like this one that incorporates spinach, brats and hot cauliflower. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a favorite of SVM night news editor Christopher Heimerman (pictured) that made its return, along with his grill, this past weekend. with crisp mixed greens and cabbage. s 'RILLED CHICKEN CUT into strips (marinate it with soy/sesame oil, if you have the time) s -ANDARIN ORANGES s #HOW MEIN NOODLES s 3ESAME DRESSING ) M a big fan of Kraftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s light toasted sesame) s Optional: Throw in some edamame for protein. But go easy.

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BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 551

When Morrison visits Fulton for a baseball doubleheader on Monday, a bigger purpose will be served than trying to inch up the Three Rivers North standings.

The games will also serve as a fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project, which provides aid for injured military service members.

Steamers coach Kyle Miller approached Mustangs coach Ben Sondgeroth about 2 months ago about having some sort of charity game.

When Miller suggested it benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, Sondgeroth called it a “no-brainer.”

Both coaches have ties to the project. Miller’s father, Junior, is active in the American Legion in his hometown of Miles, Iowa, and that organization has had numerous fundraisers for the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Morrison freshman Lauren Rice pitches Tuesday against Kewanee in a Three Rivers crossover game in Morrison. Rice struck out 13 and walked one in a five-inning no-hitter, as the Fillies won 12-0.

Almost perfect Fillies’ Rice throws no-no against Boilermakers

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

Star of the game: Lauren Rice (M), 5 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 13 SO, 1 BB Key performers: Shannon Finneran, Morrison, 2B, 3 RBIs, 2 R; Brooke Stralow, Morrison, 3B, 1B, 3 RBI, 2 R Up next: Fulton at Morrison, 4:30 p.m. today

MORRISON – The only drama at the end of Tuesday’s softball game between Kewanee and Morrison was whether Fillies’ freshman Lauren Rice would toss a perfect game.

She didn’t, but everything went Morrison’s way in a 12-0,

run-rule victory against the visiting Boilermakers. Rice settled for a no-hitter, and allowed just one baserunner.

Rice (3-0) struck out 10 of the first 12 batters she faced. The only Kewanee player to put the ball in play up to that point was No. 3 hitter Ashley Folger, who grounded out her first two times at bat.

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In the fifth and final inning, however, Rice had trouble finding the plate against Kewanee’s Jen Kubinsky, who led off with a walk. She eventually reached third base, but was stranded there as Rice struck out the side for the third time in five innings.

Morrison at Fulton When: 4:30 p.m. Monday Where: Drives Park, Fulton FYI: Games will include activities to benefit Wounded Warrior Project, and teams will wear special camouflage uniforms.

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Showing off at home Steamers take first title at own meet in 17 years

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FULTON – Fulton thrower Austin Regenwether had a few extra eyes watching him Tuesday during the 68th annual Fulton Relays.

For the first time this season, Regenwether’s family was able to watch him compete, and he saved his best for them.

Regenwether won the discus event with a personal-best throw of 117 feet, 3 inches.

His throw helped propel the Steamers to their first win at the invite since 1997, when Regenwether was just a 1-yearold. Fulton scored 81 points and performed well enough near the end of the invite to hold off second-place finisher,

Top 3 teams 1. Fulton 82; 2. ErieProphetstown 71; 3.

Newman 64 Stars of the meet: Bryce Holesinger, Fulton & Brady Rude, Newman, 2 wins each d e f en d i n g c h a m p io n Erie-Prophetstown (71).

Newman Central Catholic (64) finished third, while Amboy (45) took sixth. Morrison (12) was ninth, West Carroll (11) was 10th, and Milledgeville (7) was 11th in the 11-team field.

“It feels really great,” Fulton coach Mike Ankrom said of the win.

“Austin has been a great leader for our throwers, and for him to win the discus was huge for us.

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“We also have some depth in the sprints, and all the kids are working hard and have had good attitudes.”

Regenwether had been living with his grandmother for 4 months, after his mother and brother moved to Arizona for work. But to his delight, they returned Tuesday in time to see him.

“Them being there might have been the reason, for all of this, tonight,” Regenwether said. “It’s always nice to have family members watch you.”

Fulton’s Bryce Holesinger also helped out in the field portion, placing second in the long jump with a distance of 20 feet, 3 inches, just 6 inches behind Newman’s Brady Rude.

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barring injury, shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play again until next season. No matter what happens, Crawford and his Cup history give the Hawks their best chance in the toughest 16-win stretch in pro sports.

7. Thou shalt not ask if 9. Thou shalt not Derrick Rose will return question GMs Stan during the playoffs, no Bowman or Gar Forman matter how long they go. for standing pat at their trade deadlines if things He will shoot before games, and witnesses will inexplicably unravel.

wonder. But please stop.

Regardless of how impressive Rose looks, the Bulls declared him 3. Thou shalt not out, and would be doing 5. Thou shalt not blame injury. a disservice to the playrepeat the postgame ers who meshed without Bad health eventually clichĂŠs â&#x20AC;&#x153;sense of urgen- the point guard to awkhits everybody. Good cyâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;it is what it is.â&#x20AC;? wardly introduce him teams compensate. The back into the equation.

Every game, quarter, loss of Derrick Rose in Freely speculate about Game 1 of the Bulls-76ers and period carries urgency in the playoffs. If Carmelo Anthony comseries in 2012 provided ing to town this suman exception. The rule is, the Hawks or Bulls offer mer, but not about Rose that term as an excuse, attrition will strike NBA coming back during and NHL teams in the it represents code for these playoffs. postseason ... and quality â&#x20AC;&#x153;unprepared.â&#x20AC;? As for â&#x20AC;&#x153;it depth usually determines is what it is,â&#x20AC;? it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a 8. Thou shalt not use championships. phrase that clarifies any- weary legs and a long thing that went wrong. season as excuses for 4. Thou shalt not 6. Thou shalt not call underestimate the value of chemistry or coaching. for a goalie change.

In seven-game series, coaches prove their worth. No NBA coach has coaxed a team into playing together better than Tom Thibodeau.

Meanwhile, the Hawks have a Hall of Fame coach whose impactful

It might come after a soft goal or a tough loss, but, alas, tradition says there will be clamor to bench Corey Crawford.

Sorry, but no. Antti Raanta will have the best seat in the house for the playoffs, but,

paid to Thibodeau playing starters too long, physical and mental stamina became a Bulls strength in the absence of Rose and Luol Deng.

It canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suddenly be considered a weakness.

The Hawks had no reason to believe they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a roster worthy of repeating as champions.

(They do.) The Bulls faced payroll restrictions that prevented them from making a move that would have clogged a roster that needed to stay flexible for the pursuit of Anthony.

10. Thou shalt not hold referees responsible for close losses.

The loserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lament about officials almost never is valid. Officiating changes in the playoffs, the Blackhawks, nor and savvy teams adapt. heavy minutes as an If a key late call creates alibi for the Bulls. an uproar involving the Jonathan Toews and outcome, chances are Patrick Kane both the team on the short enjoyed late-season end could have done rests thanks to injuries, more earlier. Never let and Quenneville rested officiating divert attention from things that some regulars too. The Hawks should be fresh. affected the game more And for all the attention than any close call.

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Dixon nabs NIB-12 win Sterling track takes triangular at Roscoe Eades "Y 36- 3PORTS 3TAFF

The Dixon Duchesses scored early and often Tuesday, taking a fourgoal lead less than 20 minutes into their NIB12 West game against Streator and rolling to a 6-0 victory at home.

Lauren Chacon opened the scoring 2 minutes in, off an assist from Katie Provo. Provo then scored off a Cristin Rozek pass, and the rout was on.

Chacon scored two more goals in the next 15 minutes, on assists from Rozek and Kirsten DeArvil, and the Duchesses (7-3, 1-1) led 4-0 at halftime.

DeArvil set up Chacon for a fourth goal 10 minutes into the second half, then Caitlin Rozek scored on an assist from sister Cristin later in the half.

Goalkeeper Carly Hartle saved five shots for her fourth shutout in five games.

Sterling 6, Ottawa 2:

Kaitlyn Bauer scored twice, and the Golden Warriors rolled to a NIB12 West win on the road.

Natalie Herrera scored a goal and dished three assists for Sterling (5-5-1,

Leading the way for Dixon was Lexy Duncan, Lauren Chacon $IXON who won the long jump SOCCER GOALS (16-7 1/2) and 200 (27.28).

Megan Cooper cleared 7-6 Destiny Darmon, to take the pole vault, while &ORRESTON 0OLO SOFTBALL

Brittani Sohn went 31-9 to GAME WINNING INSIDE win the triple jump.

THE PARK HOME RUN The Duchesses also 1-1), while Fatima Gal- won the 800 (1:54.39) and lardo, Rosa Sanchez, and 1,600 (4:29.29) relays.

Storm second at home: Lena Weitz also scored goals. Candy Barrientos Lindsey Hoffert won a added an assist. pair of events as Bureau Valley (134) took second Girls track to Annawan (180) in the Warriors win triangular: Paced by double-winner seven-team Bureau Valley Ashleigh Tira, Sterling Invitational in Manlius.

Hoffert won the 200 (89.5) topped Dixon (28.9) and the long jump (65.5) and Ottawa (28) at (15-0 1/2).

Roscoes Eades Stadium.

Tira won the 100 hurdles Softball (17.66 seconds) and 300 F o r r e s t o n - P o l o 1 2 , hurdles (50.66). Single- Durand 11, 8 inn.: Destiny event winners included Darmonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside-the-park Morgan Zuidema in the home run with two outs in high jump (4 feet, 10 inches), Jordan Totten in the the top of the eighth lifted shot put (32-1), Michaila the Cardinals past the Garcia in the discus (87- Bulldogs in Durand.

Olivia Peterson rapped 4), Sabrina Chamberlain in the 100 (13.81), Mag- out four hits for Forresgie McPherson in the 800 ton-Polo (7-3), and Dar(2:34.64), and Mercedes mon added three.

Sanchez in the 1,600 Abby Peterson (5-1) got the win. She allowed (5:37.88).

Sterling also won the 11 runs, but none were 400 (55.05) and 3,200 earned, as the Cardinals committed nine errors.

(10:27.12) relays.

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stars

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Morrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Allie Wiersema smacks a two-run double Tuesday afternoon against Kewanee in a Three Rivers crossover game in Morrison. The Fillies stroked 10 hits and recorded 11 RBIs in a 12-0, five-inning victory.

BELOW: Morrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emma Sitzmore lays down a bunt against the Boilermakers.

Fillies fight through cold for win

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Players like Fulton senior Cody Huff (above) and Morrison junior Joey Brackemyer (below) will put bragging rights aside when the two Three Rivers North rivals meet Monday at Drives Park in Fulton. Proceeds from the game, as well as several fundraisers held in conjuction with the contest, will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project.

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Sondgeroth has a cousin, Adam Alexander, who was seriously wounded while stationed in Afghanistan more than 2 years ago. Alexander, who was originally from Potosi, Wis., was shot in the head while his base was under attack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was sitting in a deer stand at 6:30 in the morning when I got a call from my dad,â&#x20AC;? Sondgeroth said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and I just knew something was horribly wrong. It turned out my cousin got shot in Afghanistan, and it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t looking good.â&#x20AC;?

Alexander had immediate surgery in Afghanistan, another one shortly after than in Germany, and many more at a military hospital in Bethesda, Md., before being able to come back home. He is now married and living in Oshkosh, Wis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wounded Warrior Project has really helped my cousin get back to living as normal a life as he can live,â&#x20AC;? Sondgeroth said.

There will be a military theme when the Mustangs tangle with

the Steamers on Monday. American Legion Posts from Morrison and Fulton will present the colors before the game. Both teams will be wearing camouflage uniforms, with a local businessman, Trent Yenney of Country Financial, picking up the bulk of the tab for that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wounded Warrior logo,â&#x20AC;? Sondgeroth said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;will be bigger than our school logos that day.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just wanted to get outs,â&#x20AC;? Rice said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and I thought my team did a great job today. We did our jobs both on offense and defense.â&#x20AC;?

Morrison (10-1) ripped 10 hits. Leading the way were Shannon Finneran, who had a three-run double to highlight a five-run third inning, and Brooke Stralow, who doubled, singled, and drove in three runs.

Allie Wiersema had a two-run double in the third inning, while Rachel Davis capped off the scoring with a two-run single

businesses to donate to the cause, whether it be money or goods and services that can be raffled off. There will also be a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As big a rivals as we are,â&#x20AC;? Miller said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;everyone involved will realize there are things bigger than the outcome of a baseball game. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the men and women who serve our country, and what we do to help them when they come home.â&#x20AC;?

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The Dixon boys baseball team mustered just four hits in an 8-1 loss to Geneseo on Tuesday in a NIB-12 West loss on the road.

Riley Mehrens had two hits, and Nate Grocke drove in the lone run for Dixon (4-6, 0-1).

Mitchell Wolfe (1-3) got the loss, allowing four earned runs. Payton Murphy pitched two scoreless, hitless innings in relief.

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Brayden Wierzycki had a pair of doubles for Polo-Forreston (5-5, 3-1 NUIC East). Ethan Groom took the loss.

Tennis Ottawa 5, Dixon 0: The Dukes ventured to Ottawa and were handed a 5-0 loss to the Pirates.

Andy Clark and Brandon Helfrich tdropped a 6-4, 7-5 match against Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Josh Dale and Kyle Durango at No. 3 doubles.

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OTTAWA 5, DIXON 0

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Newman sophomore Brady Rude hits the corner with a commanding lead in the distance medley relay Tuesday at the Fulton Relays. Rude was part of a pair of event wins for the Comets, who finished third as a team.

BELOW: Amboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skylar Wheeler takes the baton from teammate Alan Stamberger (right) during the distance medley relay.

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Holesinger also anchored two relays, including the first-place 800 relay, and acted as a cheerleader for his teammates when he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t running. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing a great job this year,â&#x20AC;?

Holesinger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means a lot to the seniors, and it means a lot to Fulton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the talent and the kids who want to work for something greater.â&#x20AC;?

Rude was key for Newman, and was the talk of the meet when he started off a dominant distance medley relay.

The sophomore, starting from a standing position due to the different distances, jumped out to an early lead and quickly cut inside to take a lead he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up, and his relay mates held on for the wire-to-wire win by nearly 14 seconds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really want to get caught in a crowd,â&#x20AC;?

Rude said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

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Elsewhere, Erie-Prophetstown first-year coach Jon Schlagheck wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t nearly as excited about his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-place finish as he was about the development of some runners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just the mental aspect of how strong we can be,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always ask, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Did we get better today?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and today, we know we did.â&#x20AC;?

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The return of Red Sox right-hander Jake Peavy to U.S. Cellular Field for a three-game series against his former team was the big news before Tuesday eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White Sox game.

White Sox rookie righthander Erik Johnson did his best to steal some of that spotlight.

He went toe-to-toe with Peavy, matching a career high by pitching 6 2/3 innings. He allowed three hits and one run, walked two, and struck out a career-high nine to keep a low-scoring game close.

The White Sox capitalized on Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best start of the season to pull off a 2-1 victory over the Red Sox in the ninth inning. Alexei Ramirez scored the winner from second when Marcus Semien reached first on a throwing error by Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts.

White Sox slugger Adam Dunn welcomed Peavy back to Chicago by hitting a solo home run to right field.

Dunnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third home run of the season gave the White Sox a 1-0 lead over the defending World Series champions in the second inning. Peavy pitched for the White Sox from 2009 until he was traded in the middle of last summer in a threeteam deal to acquire right fielder Avisail Garcia.

That was the only run Peavy allowed in six innings. He gave up three hits, walked four, and struck out eight.

Cardinals 6, Brewers 1:

Shelby Miller struck out seven and allowed three hits over six innings, and Mark Ellis had two RBIs in his return from the disabled list to lead the Cardinals to a win over the Brewers in Milwaukee.

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Only Aramis Ramirez managed to break through off Miller hitting a solo homer in the fourth. The Brewers have just one run and six hits over the first two games of the three-game set with their NL Central rival.

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Matt Holliday and Jhonny Peralta each hit solo shots in the ninth off reliever Jim Henderson for the Cardinals, who handed Milwaukee its second straight loss following a nine-game winning streak.

Miller (1-2) routinely fired fastballs clocked

game between the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees was postponed because of wet weather.

The game will be played today at 12:05 p.m. as the first game of a separateadmission, day-night doubleheader.

Jason Hammel will pitch the first game for the Cubs, followed by left-hander Travis Wood in the regularly scheduled game at 6:05 p.m.

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The player who will become the dummy is a tad like that, but in particular must not ignore his responsibilities in the bidding.

Today’s deal, though, features another word in that sentence.

Look at the South hand.

West’s opening bid of one heart is followed by two passes. What should South do?

In the second seat, immediately over a one-level opening bid, a single jump overcall in a suit is weak, indicating a respectable six-card suit and some 5-10 high-card points.

In the balancing seat, though, the jump overcall becomes intermediate.

It shows a decent six-card suit and some 14-16 high-

card points – one winner more than a minimum opening bid.

Here, over South’s twospade bid, presumably West would rebid three hearts,

and North would compete with three spades. Then let’s assume that South shrugs his shoulders and bids four spades.

West leads the heart king.

East overtakes with his ace and returns the heart two.

West wins, cashes the club ace, and continues with another club. How should declarer continue?

This deal is easy for someone who remembers the chain of action and inaction during the bidding. East passed over one heart, but has produced the heart ace.

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IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media Lost Labradoodle Call 309-781-5848 or 563-343-5904 Lost Large female cat, long-haired black/brown, very timid, around 10th St. and Hennepin St. Dixon 815-288-5030 Male White Cat, eyes are blue/yellow lost aroundGreen Acres Trailer Court 779-4235040

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future.

Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home seeks volunteer story tellers.

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When you host guests in our visitors center or while touring the Reagan Home the stage is yours.

Enhance your job and school applications while developing skills with hands on experience you gain as a volunteer!

Visit reaganhome.org or call 815-2885176 to apply.

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DIXON â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Duplex, 707 W. 3rd St. Rent to own.

815-288-5627

FRANKLIN GROVE Price Reduced!!

136 S. State St. Spacious 4 BR, 1BA, 2,288 sq. ft., detached garage. Lease or cash, $750 down, $500 per month 855-664-8357

SUBLETTE A Great Community!

3BR Ranch, 1300 sq.ft. Low maintenance. Lg. lot, lg. garage. To walk through call Jerry Leffelman, Broker 815-849-5286.

LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE Near Amboy, 15 acres of Woods.

Ideal hunting, has cabin. Beautiful to build your home on. Now is the time to buy!

Contact Sublette Realty for tour.

Jerry Leffelman, Broker 815-8495286

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4 cemetery lots for sale. In Oak Knoll in Sterling IL. 815626-6963

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AMBOY $200 off 1st mo/rent Nice 2BR w/ appls. $480mo. + lease & dep. 815-716-0123 First months rent $99! 1BR & 2BR very clean, all applcs.

No Pets.

Ref. & dep. Req. 815-849-5334

ASHTON â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.â&#x2DC;&#x2026;

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Southside. Stove, refrig., A/C, garbage furn. No pets. Refs. & lease. $425/mo. $425/ dep. 815-652-2042

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Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 2BR, laundry hookup. $500/mo. $500/dep.

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701 10th Ave, 3BR, completely renovated, no pets, references required, $600 + dep. 815626-8338 Clean 1 BR apt., separate entrance. $450/mo. + dep.

No pets, parties, or smoking. Also efficiency apt., $375/mo. + dep.

Stove, refrig., & heat furn. For both apts. 213 5th Ave., RF. 815-625-5970

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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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815-284-2921 DIXON MANOR APTS- 1BD CLEAN QUIET, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806 DIXON MANOR APTS- 1BR CLEAN QUIET, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806 Unique 2 BR Upper w/garage. All appl. incl. W/D, water furn. 417 1st Ave. $535 mo.Larry 815-440-3663

FRANKLIN GROVE FRANKLIN GROVE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 bedrooms Apartments AVAILABLE NOW! Rent is based on 30% of adjusted gross income and includes water, sewer, and garbage collection.

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Upon your second month of occupancy, you will get a $100 Wal-mart gift card for free! HURRY! To receive an application, or for more information, please call 1-800686-5538. This Inan stitution is Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

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Rent includes water, sewer and garbage pickup.

On-site laundry, major appliances, off street parking and air conditioning. Please call 1800-686-5165 or (608)822-7368.

This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Nice 2BR apt., $475/mo. + dep., 815-592-7826.

THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

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NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily

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1 BR upper, water, sewer, trash, incl., $375 + dep. & ref., 709 Ave. D. 815718-5689.

1BR UPPER apt. hardwood floors, clean, spacious -new refrig. & stove. No pets, no smoking. Sec. dep. $450/mo. Call 815626-4048

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

(815)626-1431 1&2 BR for $400 -$525 Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046 1BR, stove, refrig. furnished. $350/ mo. Lease & dep.

Req. H & H rental Properties LLC. 815-625-7995 1 floor Studio, furnished. No pets.

No util. furnished. $335 +dep. 815626-6098 12-8pm st

2 BR., clean, QUIET, coin laundry.

641-777-7261 2BR. Stove & refrig. provided. Pay own utilities. Share garage. Lease & dep. Req. 815441-8652.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 3BR 1bath full basement, fenced in yard, 1203 13th Ave. $650/mo.+ $650 dep. 815590-2181 Efficiency, $370/ mo. & 1BR, $400/ mo. No pets. Call 815-632-9602 Lg. 2BR, attached garage, C/A. $600mo/ +dep. Call 815-441-2357 Like New! 2BR, 1BA, 1 car, APTS, New paint, carpet, aplcs., full basement, no pets, no smoking, $550$575 + dep. Call 815-716-7653 Remodeled 2BR, attached garage, W/D, applcs., A/C 1yr. lease, no pets.

815-622-8829 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

WOOSUNG 1BR, $325 + dep.

Applcs. 815-4414591.

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FRANKLIN GROVE 2 BR., w/ sunroom & attached garage. all appl. furnished, $675 + dep. 630329-1776 Large lower 3 BR Duplex with full basement & 1 car garage All appl. furn. $650 + dep.

630-329-1776

ROCK FALLS 2BR, 1 bath 1 car detached garage, large yard. Pets negotiable. $675/ month + utilities.

Rock Falls. Call (208) 995-9402

STERLING 2 BR., 1 bath. No garage NO PETS. $550 mo. + dep.

815-440-7985.

3BR Duplex, stove, refrig., dishwasher, garage, $650/mo. +dep.

815-441-8652 3BR Ranch, 2 car attached garage.

Completely remodeled.

Fit for an executive. Master suite, 2 baths. $1,200/mo.

Call 563-212-1896 4BR 2 bath, 2000 sq. ft., 4 car garage, balcony deck, w/d hookups lg. fenced in yard, quiet area w/ access to river, no pets, $1000/mo. + $1000 dep. 815441-1983 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

Why Rent?â&#x201E;˘ 3BR 811 W. 13th St. All Redone. Grand living room.

New dishwasher and more. $725/mo.

815-878-7399

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2BR, appl. incl. Pet friendly. $475/mo.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014 3:00 pm Lunch by Poorboys Catering Viewing will begin sale day at 9:00 am until sale time.

Coins - Coins - Coins

Approximately 600 lots of coins (7000+ coins) - 1893 $20 Gold Double Eagle Liberty coin; silver dollars from 1878 thru 1921 Morgans (some in near mint condition); Peace dollars 1922 1935; Eisenhower 1971 - 1976; 19 - 1oz silver bars; half dollars 1920 thru 1992 incl Liberty, Franklin & Kennedy; quarters mostly Washington, few Liberty & State; dimes incl Roosevelt & Mercury; pennies 1879, 1983; 1853 1¢ piece; 1856 ½ dime; mostly 1LÉ&#x2C6;LYZVU UPJRLSZ" ZTHSS HTV\U[ VM WHWLY TVUL`

Jewelry - Watches - Purse - Atlas

Diamond onyx ring; menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diamond ring; womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gold rings; womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diamond ring; 2 rings/no stones; ring w/stone; silver key chain; Black Hills Gold/no stones; broach & earrings; 9 watches including - gold Elgin Pocket, silver pocket, jewel Elgin; Bulova wrist watch w/diamond wrist bands; ladies beaded chain purse; 1872 New Combination Atlas of Ogle County, Illinois.

F.E. Vock Estate Trust

Don Vock & Vicki Patterson - Co-Trustees Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440.000185) 815-946-4120 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Mark Ebert (IL#440.000341) 815-946-2809 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

Public Auction Antiques - Collectibles

Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-5814

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2 early tube testing (wooden box) kits, Superior model TVII & Jackson tube tester 1938 dated, kids books, retro radios, sm brown bakelife â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cubâ&#x20AC;? radio, Travler radios, Easter egg blue, wooden R.C.A. radio & phonograph, LeJohn model H.F. 12-1 hassock fan & heater, nice pcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of old glassware, old pictures & prints, parrot wall vase, box 1930-50 store spice tins, galv. items, Algene sm. suitcase radio, old 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fur & Fishing magazines, 2 outstanding arts & craft period shades, 4 boxes kitchen cloth w/needle work, 2 old cameras Polaroid #110 & #150, interesting Amelia Earhart parch. camp. old plat map & Polo area photos. Fun auction w/plenty of interesting items.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS STERLING FEDERAL BANK, F.S.B., Plaintiff, vs.

KEVIN FOGARTY, DEBBIE OTTAVIANO, UNKNOWN HEIRS OR LEGATEES OF BARRY FOGARTY, UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS and KIPP MEYERS AS SPECIAL REPRESENTITVE Defendants.

2014 CH 31 ST PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN OWNERS NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS UNKNOWN HEIRS or LEGATEES OF BARRY FOGARTY. Affidavits for Publication having been filed, because upon due inquiry you cannot be found so that process can be served upon you.

Notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants, and Unknown Heirs or Legatees of Barry Fogarty, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that an action was commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Case No. 2014 CH 31 ST, by the Plaintiff Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B. against you, in which the Complaint seeks foreclosure of a mortgage dated June 2, 2005, and recorded June 7, 2005, as Document No. 48432005 among the Land Records of Whiteside County, Illinois, in which Plaintiff is the Mortgagee of certain real estate owned by Mortgagor, Barry Fogarty (now deceased), and that foreclosure of mortgage action is now pending in said Court. The current record title holder of the affected real estate is the Heirs or Legatees of Barry Fogarty, and the property is legally described as follows: Lot 51 of Durstine's Subdivision of the North 20 acres of Lot 4 of the Subdivision of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the City of Rock Falls, County of Whiteside County and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 1403 Avenue A, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 Consequently, unless you, Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Heirs or Legatees of Barry Fogarty, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 101 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, Illinois, on or before May 9, 2014, a default judgment may be entered against you at any time after that date, in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Circuit Clerk Lisa A. Gabriel WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-8200 THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Plaintiff, CASE NO: 2014 CH 41 vs.

NICOLE N. BACHMAN, f/k/a NICOLE N. GONZALEZ, A SINGLE PERSON; CURRENT MARITAL STATUS UNKNOWN; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NICOLE N. BACHMAN f/k/a NICOLE N. GONZALEZ; UNKNOWN TENANTS and/or OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU , Nicole N. Bachman, f/k/a Nicole N. Golzalez, a Single Person; Current Martial Status Unknown; Otherwise Unknown Spouse of Nicole N. Bachman, f/k/a Nicole N. Gonzalez; Unknown Tenants and/or Occupants; Unknown Parties of Interest; Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants; that this case has been commenced in the Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 105 of Rolling Meadows Subdivi sion 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 Plat thereof recorded July 12, 1973 as Document No. 3957-73.

Common Address: 510 E. 26th St. Sterling Illinois 61081 Parcel No: 11-16-229-015 Sterling and which said mortgage was made by Nicole N. Gonzalez, a Singer Person; n/k/a Nicole N, Bachman; mortgagor to the UNITE STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, Whiteside County, Morrison , Illinois identified as Document No. 974294, and for the other relief, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, on or before MAY 9, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN COMPLAINT. WITNESS April 7, 2014 Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Rock Falls is proposing to borrow funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Public Water Supply Revolving Fund Loan Program for improvements to the City's water system. The water system improvements include the construction of a new 1,000 gpm water supply well; a connecting 8â&#x20AC;? watermain from the well to the existing Well #4 building; abandonment of existing Well #4; improvements to the existing Well #4 building; modifications to the water treatment plant security fence; installation of a new rolling entrance gate and improvements to the entrance road. The City received the Intent to Issue a Categorical Exclusion from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for the water system improvements, and the City is required to notify the public of the project in accordance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Public Water Supply Revolving Fund Loan Program rules. The Project Plan report and the Intent to Issue a Categorical Exclusion documents will be available for inspection by the public for a period of 10 days from the date of this notice at the City Hall during normal business hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The City Hall is located at 603 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071.

Public comments are encouraged, and the City of Rock Falls and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will accept written comments on the project during a 10 day comment period following the publication of this notice. Written comments can be made to William Wescott, Mayor, City of Rock Falls, 603 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 or to Mr. Gary Bingenheimer, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Water, Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section, P.O. Box 19276, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276.

Date: April 16, 2014 Eric Arduini, City Clerk

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625-3600 CITY OF ROCK FALLS REQUEST FOR BID ROOFING PROJECT The City of Rock Falls will be receiving sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1st, 2014 for repairs and renovations to the roof of the Rock Falls Hydro Electric Plant, 811 East 2nd Street Rock Falls, Illinois. Bid specifications outlining the work to be completed and bid packets, may be obtained in the Building Inspectors Office at 603 W. 10th St., Rock Falls, Illinois between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday from April 16th, 2014 until the time of the bid opening, or on our website www.rockfalls61071.com. All questions should be directed to Mark Searing, Building Inspector at (815) 622-1108.

A certified check or bank draft on a responsible solvent bank, or a satisfactory bid bond executed on an acceptable surety company, payable to the City of Rock Falls in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds each for 100% of the awarded contract price. The bonds shall also include a guarantee of performance of the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the City of Rock Falls for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving bids.

Contractors shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages as ascertained by the Department of Labor to all laborers, workman, mechanics performing work under this contract; and shall comply with all requirements of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/112). The City of Rock Falls is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Rock Falls does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. The City of Rock Falls reserves the right to reject any and all bids and any non-responsive bid and/or bids from bidders deemed non-responsible. Bids may be held for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the opening bids for the purpose of reviewing bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the Contract.

By order of the City of Rock Falls, Illinois By: Eric Arduini, City Clerk Date: April 16th 2014 April 16th, 2014

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 11 A.D. 2014 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 On Deck Lawn Care Services located at 682 Pheasant Run Dixon, IL 61021 Dated this 11th day of April A.D. 2014.

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00052

TO: Laura A. Murray Spouse of Laura A. Murray Occupant First Trust & Savings Bank Illinois Department of Revenue Illinois Attorney General Jamie Murray Devon Breeden Scott Murray Whitney Shady Jessica Hill

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00290

TO: Arnold E. Berzins Darcy Douglas Spouse of Arnold E. Berzins Occupant IL Dept. of Healthcare & Family Services Illinois Attorney General

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 31 .

The property is located at: 208 South Park Avenue, Albany Permanent Index Number: 06-25-104003 Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00018

TO: Zendel Zendeli Arzija Zendeli Occupant

IL Dept. of Employment Security Internal Revenue Service United States Attorney United States Attorney General Illinois Depart of Revenue Illinois Attorney General Midland Funding, LLC First Central State Bank Sunrise Family Restaurant Sunrise Family Restaurant, Inc.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 26 .

The property is located at: 509 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls Permanent Index Number: 11-27-179028 Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd., Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00154

TO: Patricia L. Kessler Estate of Ronald Kessler Occupant Estate of Mary Ellen Winters OneMain Financial OneMin Financial Services, Inc. Citifinancial Services, Inc. BMO Harris Bank, NA Midland Funding, LLC David Kessler

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 24.

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 23.

The property is located at: 927 14th Ave., Fulton Permanent Index Number: 01-28-404012 Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd., Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00027

The property is located at: 1506 Avenue L, Sterling Permanent Index Number: 11-20-231004 Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd., Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00013 TO: Estate of Alice M. Emerson Spouse of lice M. Emerson Occupant Alice M. Emerson Trust of 8/5/1994 John M. Emerson Don's Barbershop Donald Watters

TO: Estate of Calvin C. Shafer Spouse of Calvin C. Shafer Occupant Beneficial Illinois, Inc. Beneficial Mortgage Coporation of Illinois Household Finance Corp. III

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

HSBC Finance Corp Patricia Shafer Todd Shafer

The property is located at: 713 12th Street, Fulton

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 28 .

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 29.

The property is located at: 18921 Elston Road, Fulton Permanent Index Number: 01-33-231006

Permanent Index Number: 01-28-231001 Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014

Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

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The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00259

TO: Estate of Juan P. Berlanga Spouse of Juan P. Berlanga Occupant Estate of Celerina D. Berlanga Juan Berlanga, Jr. Chris Nance Juan Trevino Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 34.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00067

TO: Trust for Kristen Spouse of Catherine J. Bell Occupant Catherine J. Bell Kristen L. Russi

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of LEE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX .39 The property is located at: 629 High St., Dixon

The property is located at: 602 8th Avenue, Sterling

Permanent 427-008

Permanent Index Number: 11-22-303002

Said Property was sold on 11/1/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00176

TO: Scott Demmer Spouse of Scott Demmer Occupant Chicago Title and Trust CNH Capital of America, LLC Transamerica Financial Services Adam Demmer Steven Demmer

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of LEE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX .43 The property is located at: 174 Sheehan Rd., Ohio Permanent 100-002

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08-20-26-

Said Property was sold on 11/1/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 8/26/14 at 11:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd., Petitioner April 15, 16, 17, 2014 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00232 TO: Terry Woodard Linda A. Woodard Occupant Discover Bank Discover Financial Services Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 32.

The property is located at: 816 E. 15th Street, Sterling Permanent Index Number: 11-22-105019 Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00461 and 00462 TO: Steven R. Null Spouse of Steven R. Null Occupant Star Tek Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 35.

The property is located at: 740 Main Street, Erie Permanent Index Number: 20-07-208001 and 20-07-208-002 Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

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Number:

07-02-29-

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 8/26/14 at 11:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd., Petitioner April 15, 16, 17, 2014

TO: James A. Joyce Spouse of James A. Joyce Occupant Keith Tompkins James A. Joyce Trust of 2/18/2005 Keith's Restaurant Equipment

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 27.

The property is located at: 905 Industrial Park Rd., Rock Falls Permanent Index Number: 11-34-201007 Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd., Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00274

TO: Heather L. Hinkle Heather Babbitt Spouse of Heather L. Hinkle Occupant U.S. Bank, NA John E. Hinkle

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of LEE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX .41 The property is located at: 816 W. Second St., Dixon Permanent 177-005

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Number:

07-08-05-

Said Property was sold on 11/1/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 8/26/14 at 11:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd., Petitioner

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00133

TO: John Meeks Spouse of John Meeks Occupant Corinna Hall Nicole Vyas

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of LEE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX .42 The property is located at: 208 E. Fifth St., Dixon Permanent 281-007

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Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 25 .

Number:

07-08-05-

Said Property was sold on 11/1/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 8/26/14 at 11:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd., Petitioner April 15, 16, 17, 2014 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00098

TO: James P. Wagner Spouse of James P. Wagner Occupant Rachel Rus

The property is located at: 1510 Sycamore Dr., Rock Falls Permanent Index Number: 11-23-354006 Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd., Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00032

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of LEE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX .40 The property is located at: 615 S. Dixon Ave., Dixon Permanent 154-009

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

312-832-0500

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

Number:

07-08-04-

Said Property was sold on 11/1/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 8/26/14 at 11:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd., Petitioner April 15, 16, 17, 2014

Call

Classified

To sell those extra items easily and economically!

“Reubin's Relics” Extended Hours for the Spring Breakers!

Wed.-Thurs.

-Fri.-Sat. 10 A.M to 5 P.M. 1112 S. Galena Avenue Second hand treasures from Grandma's house and barn! Featuring Primitives, country décor, antiques and project pieces.

Nice collection of ladders, windows, chipped paint doors and more!

Browse inside and out looking for that perfect piece!

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. 10-5, Fri. 9-4. 30368 E. Thome Rd. Big Sale!

Wicker furniture, patio sets, baby furniture, dressers, old windows, new construction windows, tools, clothes, kitchen table, a little bit of everything!!

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 BIG Consignment Sale Wed. 9-6,Thurs.

9-6, Fri. 11-6, Sat. 9-4 Early Sales Starting Tuesday Bizarre Americana 609 W. Third St.

By Steel Worker's Credit Union bottom Ave. G Bridge Beds- twin, full, queen, king. Elec. & gas dryers, elec. stove, recliner, sm.

Desk, matching sofa & loveseat, sofa, dressers, love seat, micro. Stand, gun rack, 8” futon mattress, TV stand, new queen/ king box springs, office chair. Matching living room set, tan double rec. sofa, loveseat, chair, ottoman. Like new washer, upright chest, chest freezer, coffee & end tables, Twin, full, queen headboards.

Steel pantry cabinet, air cond., bicycle, table & chairs, sofa sleeper, TV's, Futon bed, toddler bed w/mattress, black leather loveseat, black gas stove like new, lg. entertainment center, double reclining sofa. Much more!

Delivery available. 815-7184385.

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Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of WHITESIDE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX 30 .

The property is located at: 20.88 acres South of Clark Road, Chadwick Permanent Index Number: 04-04-100001 Said Property was sold on 11/2/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/13/2014. On 8/26/14 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014

MS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. Petitioner April 16, 17, 18, 2014

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TO: Matthew Nelson Alicia Nelson Occupant Mortgage Electronic Registration System Inc. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.

April 15, 16, 17, 2014

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2010-00382

TO: Richard H Ng Spouse of Richard H Ng Mary “Kathy” Ng Citizens First Bank

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00120

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00057

TO: Sharon F. Fore Spouse of Sharon F. Fore Occupant Holcomb State Bank

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of LEE County, Ill. as Case No. 14 TX .38 The property is located at: 215 W. Hughes St., Franklin Grove Permanent 159-003

Index

Number:

06-09-01-

Said Property was sold on 11/1/2011 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 8/15/2014. On 8/26/14 at 11:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd., Petitioner April 15, 16, 17, 2014

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

GUNS & ARCHERY

706

.22 LR Ammo box of 50 $10 815-6773082

APPLIANCES

710

CLOVER HILLS

RENT TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529 GE Black Fridge, Great cond. 3Yrs. Old. $200. 815590-9594

BICYCLES

715

24 in. girls 10spd.

Mntn. Bike works! $20 815-677-3082

FURNITURE

755

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

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

Like new hospital chair! $650 obo 815-973-6922

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Bass guitar & Amp $150, 16channel mixer $200, Ludwig snare drum $100 815-994-0377 Zum Stage One pedal steel, 3 pedal, 4 lever, E 9th, Emmons set up. $800. Call 815622-8913

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Free to a Good Home 8 wk. Old black and white kitten. Male, good with other animals, very friendly. 815632-3474 FREE!! 8 yr. old calico-spayed, very friendly, purrs A LOT!! Good cat for elderly person or kids 815-631-1960 French Bulldog puppies male and female, shots, 11 wks., great colors.

Papers and warranty $800 Email lakedwards2@aol. com 815-626-0244 MASTIFF English AKC. Large pups from huge parents Champ lines. $950 Call 309-945-2371 Wanted: small adult chihuahua, female, spayed, housebroken, reasonably priced or free. 815-564-9022 after 1 pm.

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 Deer X320.

22 HP, 48” deck 235 hrs.

Riding mower. $2,850 815-973-3478 Woods RM600 72” wide, 3 pt. hitch finished mower, $1000/obo 815438-2625 or 815213-1001

LAWN & GARDEN

781

Ace Green Turf spreader with bag of Weed & feed. $25. 815-625-4268

LAWN & GARDEN

781

Lawn Mowing, rolling/dethatching.

Dixon/White Oaks, Franklin Grove & Grand Detour area Call Josh at 309-339-2548

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

815-978-2589 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

792

8” Crafsman table saw w/dado insert and 2 table ext. $95, 10” Crafsman table saw w/ orig. cloth stand $110 815-288-4330 “Jet” 7 in. x 12 in. horizontal-vertical band saw, new.

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

WANT TO BUY 795 ★ NEW TODAY ★ Want to buy Regal automatic bread maker. Call 815625-6284.

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

7x18 & 7x9. Insulated. $600 total 815-946-3572 *REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! * Get a whole-home Satellite system installed at NO COST and programming Under $1 a day.

FREE HD/DVR Upgrades.

CALL NOW 877-381-8006 140 sq. ft. engineered hardwood flooring.

Handscraped Potomac Plank Birch, ½ ”x5” planks, $400 815772-2226 2000 oak kitchen cabinets Carpet 69¢sq/ft Builder Discount 626-4561 2006 E-Z-GO gas golf cart.

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

815-225-7896 2007 Shoreline hot tub, 7 person.

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

2x2 Barn Boards, Great for patios, garages,decks, etc $60 815-456-2120 Chapel Hill- 6 lots. $400/ea. Or $350 / ea. buy all 6. Plus transfer fee. 815718-3164 If you need Gravel hauled call 815499-7195 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 Like New Steel loading ramps 6'x9”, $50 815288-1999 Nice Lazy Boy recliner, $70. Call 815-718-4385.

Older Hoover Pwr. Drive Vacuum bag, Runs well! $15 815-288-7882 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Sofa, dresser, washer & dryer. 718-4385

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SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Basement Waterproofing

Construction

Handyman

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

Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breatheâ&#x201E;˘ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

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CALL 815-625-0955

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Call Today (815)284-2052

Alterations BASEBALL GLOVE, SHOE & ZIPPER REPAIR ALTERATIONS Grummerts Hardware Sterling Rock Falls 815-388-8047

Appliances

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR All Types Brands & Models SERVING THE SAUK VALLEY Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011

Asphalt *FRANKLIN* MAINTENANCE Pothole Repair Hot Pour Crack Filling Seal Coating Line Striping Bonded-Insured 815-284-6806

New Asphalt Construction & Maintenance ! riveway ! arking Lots ! oadways Call 815-6256206 for FREE Consultation or Visit us at: www.porter brothers.net T & M PAVING

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

Locally owned And Operated.

Over 25 Years Asphalt Exp. Fully Insured

Auto Detailing GENE'S AUTO DETAILING fe nal Results le Rates Call 815-973-3104

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Window Tinting *LIW &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWHV Hot Rods & Choppers Consignment / Sales

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Hamlink Concrete Foundations & Flatwork, Walls, Floors & Driveways Commercial and Residential

Basement Waterproofing Geske Masonry -Tuckpointing -New construction -Brick -Block -Stone -Waterproofing -Epoxy injection 815-499-1774

Dumpster Rental

Brick & Masonry

1807 Locust St. Sterling IL

(815) 625-2500

We specialize in exterior decks & privacy fences â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always be a winner if we cut the deckâ&#x20AC;?

815-288-4089 www.cosscustom woodworking.com

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CONCRETE Car Audio/Video/Starters LOW PRICE GUARANTEE

Deck Builders

18 yrs. Experience â&#x2DC;&#x2026;Free Estimatesâ&#x2DC;&#x2026;

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

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

Excavating

A&M Excavating & Demolition Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-590-1677 Black Dirt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sand -Gravel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Land Clearing Trucking Tree line & Fence Removal

Furniture Repair Days Furniture Repair Expert repairs on recliners, sofas, chairs, tables, beds. Stripping/ refinishing/ re-gluing.

815-626-5136

Genl. Contracting Gilbertson Construction Residential & Commercial.

Remodeling, house additions, windows, siding & doors. Also mobile home repairs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. No Job Too Small. 30 yrs exp.

(815)6220087.

New Beginnings Enterprise Specializing in Siding, Windows & Roofs Ground up Construction No job too small!

Insured & Bonded Call Gordon 815-441-9106

Gutters American Energy Savers â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Companyâ&#x20AC;?

Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

Handyman A Families Handyman Huge Discounts for all your home improvement needs. Make us your Families Handyman!

815-994-0075

K.C. Handyman Complete Home Repairs *35 yrs. experience *All Aspects of Home Repairs (815) 718-0546 Next Day Service Licensed-InsuredBonded LawnCare Service

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xperience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 www.mullerslane farm. com

Hauling A-1 HAULING Small or Large Truck Rentals Estate Clean-ups Garage & Building Demolition Roofing Construction Seamless Gutters Skid Loader & Back Hoe Work Materials Hauled 815-626-1956

Landscaping DREAMSCAPES

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

(815) 857-3281

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Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240 MORRISSEY HAULING

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Lawn Care ALL - AROUND LAWN CARE Bush trimming Spring leaf clean-up.

Mowing, Gutter cleaning 25 yrs. exp.

Free estimates Fully insured 815-456-3335

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JEFF LONG CONSTRUCTION General Contractor

815-973-3023 815-732-4408

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

Power Washing

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Roofing

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured $ oofing $Siding $ # $ ecks $ tions $ es & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

Industrial Park Storage 905 E 17th St. Rock Falls.

Various sizes. Call 815-564-9551

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

Climate Controlled Storage Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental Confidential Document Shredding We Ship FedEx & UPS! Expert Packaging Services Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales Office Hours: Mon-Fri. â&#x2DC;&#x203A; 8:306, Sat. â&#x2DC;&#x203A; 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

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Ins d 815-857-3674 Amboy, IL TIMBER TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Free Estimates Fully Insured 815-238-7277 Dixon, Illinois Winter Burn help for Evergreens plus Tree Health, insect and disease injections.

Selective pruning.

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

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EMPLOYMENT

Contact us to place an ad call 815-626-7653 815-284-7653

Search for local job listings at saukvalley.com/jobs/ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

EDUCATION

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AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - HOUSING AVAILABLE. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312 Bright Beginnings Christian Daycare & Preschool is hiring for full time Teachers. Must have 60 credit hours with 6 in ECE. Bring resume and cover letter to: 1033 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

EMPLOYMENT

505

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for experienced people in the following areas: Electronic payroll in Quick Books, Mechanics and Farm help.

Contractors Welcome.

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

All American Bar & Grill/ Days Inn Now Hiring all Positions. Servers, cooks and dish washers. Come in and apply at: 2105 1st Ave. Rock Falls IL. 61071 Automotive Sterling Chevrolet has an immediate opening for a Experienced Automotive Technician.

Must have own tools and automotive work experience.

Apply in person 1824 N. Locust St., Sterling IL

EMPLOYMENT

505

Activity Director Walnut Manor is seeking a fun, outgoing, and creative person to manage the Activity Department. This position requires experience with planning, developing, and implementing activity programs for the geriatric population. The 36 hour Activity Director course is preferred. Written and oral communication skills are a must.

Competitive wage and benefit package tailored to your experience.

Please send resume to or apply in person: Walnut Manor 308 S Second St Walnut, IL 61376 www.Heritageof care.com

Automotive The exciting world of automotive sales is changing and the need for Sales People is increasing.

At Dixon Ford Lincoln VW Mazda we offer both the training and a fast paced and exciting atmosphere that can lead to a long, highly paid, rewarding career.

Paid training & earning potential $30k-$80k/yr.

Contact Kevin White at 815-2883366 for further details.

Also hiring for full time Service Technician apply within at 489 IL Rt. 2 Dixon or contact Eric at Eric@dixon flmvm.com

Casey's General Stores Accepting Applications for a Store Manager in Morrison IL. Also hiring a Assistant Manager for Sterling IL. Apply within or www.caseys.com or send applications to P.O. Box 122 Thomson IL. 61285

Drivers: Excellent Pay! Great Benefit Package Health, Vision & More!

Home Weekly!

CDL-A w/1yr Exp. Apply at: PurdyBros.com Call 1-800-7457284 x228

EMPLOYMENT

505

Drivers: Need Contract Drivers, CDL A or B to transfer commercial vehicles from local body plants to various locations throughout U.S. No forced dispatch - OTR and Regional work available.

Apply online at www.mamotransportation.com under Careers or call 1-800-501-3783 to speak with a recruiter.

Experienced Wood Worker Able to read blueprints / CAD drawings for building and parts layout.

Heavy lifting, forklift experience.

Full time temporary can lead to permanent employment.

Driver's license required.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Jealousy in the workplace could lead to damaging rumors.

Someone is likely to have an ulterior motive. Keep your personal life private to avoid an unpleasant confrontation.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your unique abilities are not being used to their full potential.

Investigate other job markets, and network with former co-workers or clients. Consider making a change in direction.

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