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Police: 3 teens in custody for fire Witness confirms they exited vacated Limestone Building; hearing is today unwelcome visitors, a city official told SVM last year.

Thursday, some of those unwelcome visitors might have started a fire.

Three teenage boys were in custody Thursday afternoon

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

ROCK FALLS – Pegged for demolition, the vacant Limestone Building on the city’s riverfront has had a number of

after a Rock Falls police officer returning from court saw them leaving as smoke was coming out of the building, at 201 W. First St. The boys, two 14-year-olds and a 15-year-old, were taken

to the Mary Davis Juvenile Detention facility in Galesburg. The boys were charged with criminal trespass to a building and arson. A detention hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. today.

Rock Falls High School seniors were out of school Thursday, and freshmen, sophomores and juniors were let out of classes at 11:30 a.m.

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Mayfield says he plans to start own business STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

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ABOVE: Retired professional football player Sean Considine gives a thumbs-up Thursday morning after receiving a sweatshirt from Bernadette Hammes at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Sterling. Considine gave a speech to inspire the students leading up to their walk-a-thon in May. LEFT: Student MaryKay Downs checks out Considine’s Super Bowl ring (below) Thursday morning at the school.

Trevis Mayfield, publisher of Sauk Valley Media and vice president of Shaw Media, has resigned effective May 2, the company announced Thursday.

Mayfield, 48, came to Sauk Valley in 2005 as publisher and became a corporate vice president in 2007. He has been responsible for multiple media operations for Shaw in IlliTrevis Mayfield nois and Iowa.

In making the announcement, Shaw Media President John Rung noted that business units under Mayfield’s supervision had performed well “during a turbulent time in the media industry.”

“Trevis and his teams accomplished a great deal during his tenure, which spanned nearly a decade,” Rung said. “Trevis is a tremendous leader, and we will miss him. I have no doubt that he will enjoy continued success in his future ventures.”

Mayfield said he has wanted for years to start his own company, which “may well be in the media.”

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DIXON – More than 50 locations are part of Dixon’s Annual City-Wide Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday. The sales, presented by Dixon Main Street, will go on rain or shine. Sales sites were listed in Thursday’s paper, and are available at www.dixonmainstreet.com.

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STERLING – Centerstage Dance in Dixon will have recitals at 7 p.m. today and at 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday at Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School at 1608 Fourth Ave. On Saturday, students of Rhonda Hulteen at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling will perform music recitals at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 16th Avenue and LeFevre Road in Sterling. Admission is free.

Because of a scheduling conflict, the recitals were moved from Centennial Auditorium.

STERLING – Fourth Fridays, with a new slogan, “Think Local. Buy Local. Be Local.” and a new daylong schedule, is today. The new approach is intended to get greater participation from downtown businesses, nearly 30 of which are participating today. Go to www. fourthfridayspac.com for a list of participating businesses, specials and events.

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STERLING – Cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles will be on display Sunday at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway. Registration is from 8 a.m. to noon, with awards presented at 3:30 p.m. The event is free to attend. Food will be sold, and there will be raffles, a live auction and a 50/50 drawing.

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MORRISON – The ninth annual St. Mary’s Father and Daughter Dance, “Denim & Lace,” is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today at St. Mary Parish Hall, 13220 Garden Plain Road.

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with at least one item, but police wouldn’t say what it was. The suspect didn’t wield a weapon, detective Mike Henry said. “There hasn’t been a problem with burglaries in that neighborhood,� he said. “I don’t know why it was that

house or that block. It’s a pretty low-key neighborhood.�

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Benefits phaseout not working? Jobless rates IDES: Taking away longterm insurance not putting people to work

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STERLING – The Illinois Department of Employment Security on Thursday released data it says supports the agency’s previous contention that allowing emergency state benefits for the long-term unemployed to expire was a bad idea.

Congress decided to phase out those benefits at the end of 2013, immediately affecting 74,000 Illinois residents at the end of December. The federal program for long-term job seekers was not renewed after having been extended 11 times since 2008. For some recipients, the program had extended benefits for up to 47 weeks.

At the time of the benefits expiration, IDES had said the long-term unemployed needed more help, given circumstances unique to this postrecession economy. “While today’s job growth allows most newly unem-

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ployed individuals to find work after several weeks, the long-term unemployed face additional hurdles,� IDES Director Jay Rowell said in a news release. “Ending this modest program based on a calendar date, rather than economic principles and job skills, could slow economic growth.�

An IDES analysis done shows that of those 74,000 Illinois residents cut off at year’s end, 64,000 still were jobless at the end of January.

Legislators in favor of phasing out the benefits maintained that the longterm assistance was incentive to turn down available

jobs. The rationale was that, after the phaseout, the jobless would either take less desirable jobs or stop looking for work, either way causing them to drop from the jobless ranks. Rowell says the data doesn’t support that premise. “This seriously undermines the perception that unemployment insurance discourages workers from finding employment,�

Rowell said. “You should look at this analysis as confirmation that re-authorizing emergency unemployment is a cost-effective way to help families stay in their homes and put food on their tables. But you cannot look at this and say

that people don’t want to work.�

Rivara says Illinois is uniquely equipped to do this type of analysis, because it is the only state that requires employers to provide monthly wage reports. This requirement was part of a state antifraud initiative to keep people from simultaneously collecting benefits and a paycheck.

An attempt to reinstate the benefits was resurrected this year in the legislature. In mid-March, the Senate approved a bill extending long-term benefits for 5 months, but it is expected to die in the House, IDES says.

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Volunteers needed for riverfront, canal cleaning

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ROCK FALLS – It’s time to bank some goodwill along the banks, and have some fun in the process.

The Rock River Development Authority and Rock Falls Tourism invite volunteers of all ages to help with this weekend’s Hennepin Canal-Rock River spring clean-up.

This is a boots-on-theground cleanup of the banks and surrounding areas; no boats will be involved. Volunteers need only to dress for the occasion; trash bags and other materials will be provided.

This is the first event for a new Rock Falls Tourism initiative called Voluntourism, in which residents and visitors are invited to help beautify the community.

Voluntourism workers will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Jim Arduini Boat

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Launch, to register and sign a liability form required by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which manages the canal.

From 10 a.m. to noon, volunteers will tackle various projects, including power washing the lock at the beginning of the canal, and staining the two pedestrian bridges between Centennial Park and the Hennepin.

Free Papa Murphy’s pizza will be provided to the Voluntourism workers from 12:30 to 1 p.m.

Then those who want to can wander over to the Days Inn at 2105 First Ave. and join forces with

RRDA volunteers, who will be scooping up trash and litter along the canal from 1 to 3 p.m.

Those volunteering for the RRDA are asked to meet at 12:45 p.m. at the

hotel, also to sign some forms.

A Department of Conservation wildlife trailer will be on site, and there will be door prizes, T-shirts and raffles.

Also Sunday, tourism volunteers will check in at 12:30 p.m. at the boat launch, and pick up trash from 1 to 3 p.m. along the Rock at Second Street.

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Unemployment rates continued to drop throughout the area in March, according to local numbers released Thursday by the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Ogle was the only area county to still have double-digit unemployment. Although the rate declined 1.3 percentage points from the previous month, unemployment still was at 10.4 percent.

The jobless rate also dipped 1.3 percentage points in Lee County, moving from 10.1 percent to 8.8 percent in the past month.

Whiteside County’s numbers showed similar movement, showing a drop from 9.9 percent to 8.7 percent from February to March.

Carroll County shook

double digits in March, seeing its jobless rate drop from 10.9 percent to 9.8 percent. The bad news, however, is that it was the only one in the five-county region that didn’t see a yearover-year decline. Carroll checked in at 9.8 percent last March.

Bureau County also dipped below 10 percent, moving from 10.9 percent to 9.5 percent in March.

Statewide, the unemployment rate hit a 5-year low in March.

Illinois checked in at 8.4 percent, its lowest rate since January 2009.

That said, Illinois’ jobless rate still far exceeds the nation’s rate of 6.8 percent. The recession left a deeper mark on Illinois than most other states, IDES spokesman Greg Rivara said. “The recession hit Illinois harder than in most other states,�

Rivara said. “But Illinois has been adding jobs the past 3 years, and that often gets lost in larger issues about the state’s economy.�

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OBITUARIES Frank J. Petkewicz CHADWICK – Frank J. Petkewicz, loving husband, dad, and grandpa, passed into heaven at the age of 75 on Monday, April 21, 2014, at Carroll County Good Samaritan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mount Carroll.

Frank was born Nov. 28, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Frank and Frances (Krzyzaniak) Petkewicz.

He attended Tilden Tech in Chicago, and graduated with the class of 1957.

He married Marilyn Kozerski on Dec. 26, 1959, at St. Camillus Catholic Church in Chicago.

In his younger years, Frank worked for a drafting company, and lived in New Mexico and Minnesota before returning to Chicago. He was a mechanical electrical design engineer for GTE, retiring after 20 years.

He was instrumental in developing telephones for GTE, most notably the payphone. In 2005, Frank and his wife, Marilyn, moved to Chadwick.

Frank was a member of Sts. John and Catherine Catholic Church in Mount Carroll. He was involved with Boy Scouts, and served as a past den leader and Scoutmaster. For 13 years in a row, he and his wife spent 2 weeks of their summer vacation attending Scout Camp. Frank also was a member of the

Chadwick Lions Club, and was a past president of the Holy Name Society.

Frank loved watching birds, especially eagles. Most of all, Frank loved spending time with his family and friends.

Frank will be dearly missed by his wife, Marilyn; one son, Jeff (Karen) Petkewicz of Woodridge; one daughter, Margaret (James) Morris of Newark, Del.; four grandchildren, Colleen and Ryan Morris and Rachel and Zachary Petkewicz; and two brothers, Joseph (Elaine) Petkewicz of Arlington Heights and Edward (Lynn) Petkewicz of Bolingbrook.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents and one brother and sister in-law, Harry and May Petkewicz.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at FrankLaw-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. A Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Sts. John and Catherine Catholic Church in Mount Carroll, with the Rev. Dennis Atto, celebrant, officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m.

Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forrest Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Carroll County Good Samaritan and Sts. John and Catherine Catholic Church.

Visit www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Steve M. Dorenbos CAROL STREAM – Steve M. Dorenbos, 57, of Carol Stream, formerly of Villa Park, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

He was the beloved son of Roy (Joyce) and the late Gloria Dorenbos; loving brother of Linda (Lance) Cermak and John (Penny) Dorenbos; and dear uncle of Tina (Kee-

lan) Hester and Brianne Dorenbos.

Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. service, today at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

Visit www.steuerlefh. com to send condolences.

Raymond C. Panice ROCK FALLS – Raymond Charles Panice, 70, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

He worked as a truck loader and an assembler at Self Help Enterprises for the past 45 years.

Raymond was born Nov 14, 1943, in Chicago, to Vido and Ada (Filippi) Panice.

Survivors include one sister, Diane (John) Okland, and one brother, Rich (Gloria) Panice, both of Rock Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Vido in infancy.

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Roland L. Williams CHANA – Roland L. Williams, 86, of Chana, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Rochelle Community Hospital.

He was born Feb. 1, 1928, in Sublette, the son of Charles E. and Emma “Irene�

(Hicks) Williams. He graduated from Amboy High School on May 29, 1947. He married Violet L. Hoelzer on Jan. 21, 1951. She preceded him in death on May 27, 1999. Roland owned and operated his own trucking company and farmed in the Chana area alongside his wife for many years. He also drove a truck for Burch Carmichael of Rochelle for about 15 years. He was a former Ogle County deputy sheriff. Roland was a member of Blackhawk Snowmobile Club.

He also liked to ride his

Harley, and go on trail rides.

He is survived by his daughter, Karen (Tom) Evans, and son, Gregg Williams, both of Chana; four grandchildren, Keeta and Tanya Evans, Anita (Mike) Friedlund, and Jason (Megan) Windland; and four great-grandchildren, Colin, Morgan, Bradly, and Jessica.

He also was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Sharon Windland.

There will be no visitation. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. May 3 at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rochelle, with the Rev. Anne Erickson officiating.

A memorial fund is established to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to send condolences.

Marilyn J. Jeanblanc

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Visitation also will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday and the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. James R. Keenan, celebrant, officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.

Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

DIXON – Marilyn Jean Jeanblanc, 79, of Dixon, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at her home.

Marilyn was born Jan. 23, 1935, in Dixon, the daughter of George and Gladys (Fischer) Scheffler. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Survivors include three sons, Ryan (Leslie) Jeanblanc of Little Elm, Texas, Rory Jeanblanc of Edgerton, Wis., and Ron (Kim) Jeanblanc of Springfield; four daughters, Rhonda Heather of Dixon, Robin Jeanblanc of Madison, Wis., Regina (Mark) Staley of Dixon, and Renee Jeanblanc of Madison; one brother, Edward Scheffler

of Amboy; one sister, Marjorie (Morrie) Vincent of Walnut; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Rusty.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. and the memorial service at 11 Saturday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. John Kalebaugh, pastor of Refuge Church in Amboy, officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Ellis was born March 14, 1925, in Kirksville, Mo, the son of Floyd and Eva Mae Shelton. He was united in marriage to Rose Marie Smith on Nov. 23, 1950, in Kirksville. She preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 2004. Ellis served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He attended Kirksville State Teachers College and majored in agriculture.

He was employed as a salesman for Mid-South Chemical Co. for many years, and by Stamm Manufacturing in Watseka. He was a member of Red Oak United Methodist Church in Walnut and Walnut American Legion Post 179. Ellis enjoyed dancing, singing, and flying. He also enjoyed his friendship with the bridge club for many years.

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He also was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Lawrence; and one daughter-in-law, Pam. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 7 p.m., today at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at Red Oak United Methodist Church in Walnut, with the Rev. Judy Giese, pastor, officiating. Burial, with military honors accorded by the Walnut American Legion, will be at Walnut Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

Visit www.garlandfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Beverly J. Albrecht STERLING – Beverly J. Albrecht, 77, of Sterling, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014.

She was an elementary school teacher.

She was born Sept. 8, 1936, in Dixon, to Harold and Grace (Tracy) Foster. Beverly married Marvin B. Albrecht on Aug.13, 1960, in Dixon.

She was a graduate of Manchester College, and earned her master’s degree in special education at Northern Illinois University. She was a longtime member of Rock Falls United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir for many years. She also taught in Sterling and Mendota school districts, at the YMCA preschool, and at Sinnissippi Mental Health.

Survivors include her husband, Marvin; two sons, Bradley (Jennifer Kelly) Albrecht of Fort Lauderdale,

Fla., and Brent (Laura) Albrecht of West Chicago; one daughter, Kimberly (Leonard) Schluns of Pearland, Texas; one sister, Carolyn (Raymond) Morgret, and one brother, Roger Foster, both of California; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Marjorie Reuter; and three brothers, Norman, Edward, and Francis Foster.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. The funeral will be at 10 a.m Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Fassig, pastor of Rock Falls United Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Visit www.schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Susan Hohlen DIXON – Susan Hohlen, 49, of Dixon, died Thursday, April 24, 2014, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

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ometimes, our elected leaders’ discussions have little resemblance to those on social media.

One recent instance was the Lee County Board’s nearly unanimous decision to reject a proposal for a few apartments on land in Nelson Township.

The action was based on a zoning board recommendation, which said the apartments would not conform with the county’s comprehensive plan. That blueprint calls for protecting prime farmland and restricting development to property next to cities and villages.

The only dissenter on the Lee County Board was Wes Morrissey, D-Amboy, who said he didn’t believe it was the county’s role to stop the property owners from having apartments.

During the zoning board meeting, neighbors of the proposed development argued against it, saying it

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would probably bring in low-income people who would take part in criminal activity.

That set off a heated discussion on Sauk Valley Media’s Facebook page. “Low-income families do not equal a rundown part of town,� one reader wrote. “How many people work to pay the bills and have less than a hundred bucks once their bills are paid? Our towns are full of people like that. Ridiculous reasoning on the part of the board.�

Said another: “Lowincome does not equate to lazy! I’ll choose lowincome or minority over

someone who doesn’t want ‘them’ living next door.�

Others had a different perspective. “Property value goes down when low-income people move in. It’s simple economics, not ‘feelings,’� one man wrote.

Andrew Kida, a former Ashton village trustee, noted on Facebook that the zoning board didn’t use the neighbors’ arguments. It rejected the development, he said, because it opposed spot zoning. “The board acted appropriately,� he said. “I cannot say the same for the opinions of those who spoke at the meeting. Reading that was a bit disturbing.�

None of that discussion was heard at the County Board meeting.

were on the site, so I checked.

Of the 24 members, I found pages for only seven members – Greg Witzleb, Marilyn Shippert, Arlan McClain, Ryan Marshall, Bob Gibler, Kasey Considine and Wes Morrissey.

Six Whiteside County Board members have Facebook pages – James Arduini, Kurt Glazier, Tom Ausman, Bob VanDeVelde, Karen Nelson and Katherine Nelson.

Those are the ones I found. If you know of any others, please let me know.

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ern movies, such as “The Magnificent Seven� and “The Cowboys.�

A moveDr. John ment from Stanley Ross “Rodeo� will be adapted to pay tribute to “True Grit� and John Wayne.

John Stanley Ross, director of bands and an associate professor of music at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., will be guest conductor. His portion of the concert will have a selection written in his honor, “West Side Story,� and others. Visit music.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/ dr-john-ross for more information about Ross.

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STERLING – The Sterling Municipal Band’s annual free spring concert will be Wednesday at Centennial Auditorium in Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. Christ Lutheran School will serve food at 6 p.m. in the high school commons for $8 a plate. The menu will include ribs, baked beans, potato salad, a cornbread muffin, lemonade, iced tea, and water.

Cobbler will be served during intermission.

The concert will begin at 7 p.m.. A portion of the music will be in collaboration with Sterling Public Library’s Community Read Month of “True Grit.� The first half of the concert will feature music scores from West-

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OREGON – The state Department of Agriculture last week confirmed that Oregon is the latest city to fall victim to the emerald ash borer, a destructive pest responsible for killing millions of ash trees in North America.

Registration is due May 14 for a free workshop on management of the emerald ash borer, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 15 at the Ogle County Exten-

sion office, 421 W. Pines Road.

The University of Illin o i s E x t en s i o n s t a f f and the city of Oregon will present the program, which is open to the public. The borer is a small, metallic-green beetle native to Asia, with larvae that burrow into the bark of ash trees. The trees then starve and eventually die. Since the insect first was found in 2002 near Detroit, more than 25 million ash trees have died.

Topics will include the insect’s biology, how to identify ash trees, management options for homeowners, tree replacement suggestions, and quarantine restrictions. Mike Bowers, Oregon’s street superintendent, will talk about the city’s plans for management.

To register, visit web. extension.illinois.edu/ bdo or call Extension at 815-732-2191. Visit agr. state.il.us/eab for more information about the borer.

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It pays to be proactive What we think We commend Dixon Police for promoting firearms safety and refocusing their efforts to thwart street crimes. Such proactivity serves and protects the community.

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he Dixon Police Department has engaged in two proactive programs recently that should lead to positive results.

In early April, police officers spoke to about 100 eighth-graders at Reagan Middle School.

The topic? Firearms safety.

Police chose that subject in response to a recent shooting incident in Rock Falls where two teenagers were handling a gun and it went off, killing one of them.

Dixon officers covered various aspects of firearms safety and took questions.

Students left the session with more information about firearms safety than they had before.

Forewarned of the dangers, the eighth-graders are forearmed should they ever encounter a situation where a gun is produced.

Separately, Dixon Police decided to try something new in the fight against illegal drugs.

About 4 months ago, a pilot program was begun to deal with street crimes.

Several officers worked the pilot street crimes division and discovered the new setup was more efficient than when patrol officers handled it as part of their regular duties.

During the trial run, the team executed 10 search warrants. Police also arrested a man who they believe is a major heroin dealer.

Those results led the department this month to create a permanent division to focus on street crimes. A sergeant was placed in charge, and two officers will work beneath him.

We look forward with anticipation to hearing about the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future activities.

Proactive programs on street crimes and firearms safety help to protect and serve the community.

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Two contracts see light of day School district, college show it can be done Northwest Herald Editorial Board Crystal Lake

We recently used this space to criticize local school districts for voting on new teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; contracts before allowing taxpayers to see the details on how their money is being spent.

It is unacceptable to keep the public in the dark about how its money is being spent until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late.

Too many school districts believe it is acceptable to spend large sums of taxpayer dollars without telling the public how those dollars are being allocated.

In the past week, however, two taxing bodies decided to buck that trend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of them after it originally said it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide details of its contract with faculty until after trustees

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taxpayers see how their It is unacceptable money is being spent to keep the before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spent.

For example, taxpayers public in the dark in District 47 were able about how its to see that the district money is being agreed to continuing the spent until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disturbing practice of Secrecy and your giving retiring teachers too late. a large raise in the final government: Northwest Herald years of employment so Editorial Board Newly negotiated that the teachers can pad employment contracts their pension. Taxpayers between public pay for the raise and the employee unions and pension. governments In District 47, retiring and receive public comteachers will get a 6 per- ments before a vote is voted on the deal. cent raise in each of their taken.

Crystal Lake-based final 3 years.

The bill was introduced School District 47 and by state Rep. Jeanne Ives, McHenry County College HOUSE BILL 4268 con- R-Wheaton. Local state posted contract details tinues to sit in state Rep. Reps. David McSweeon their websites in the Jack Franksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; State Gov- ney, R-Barrington Hills; days leading up to the ernment Administra- Mike Tryon, R-Crystal final vote on the contract. tion Committee. The bill Lake; and Barb Wheeler, District 47 approved would require all newly R-Crystal Lake, are coits contract with teach- negotiated contracts sponsors. ers Monday night. MCC between unions and Franks wants to broad[was] poised to vote on public-sector employers en its scope to all conits contract with faculty (school districts, cities, tracts.

Thursday night. MCC counties, the state, etc.) We continue to support originally refused to to be posted for at least House Bill 4268. In the share the details of its 14 days on the public meantime, we applaud deal with faculty. bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

District 47 and MCC for Regardless of the tim- It also would require showing taxpayers the ing, both entities should the public entity to con- contract before spending be applauded for letting vene an open meeting the money.

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Though illegal, patronage is alive and well in Illinois Politicians pull strings, and their friends get hired SPRINGFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Several boxes of old index cards turned up the other day that demonstrated that politics in the 1980s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s played a role in people getting hired by Metra, the outfit that operates commuter trains in the Chicago area.

One of the Chicago newspapers ran banner headlines about these artifacts dating to the era of Bruce Springsteen, the Exxon Valdez and The Cosby Show. The cards showed that political patronage was once common in Illinois.

No kidding.

It seems political angels like Paul Simon and Jim Edgar, as well as future inmates like George Ryan and Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak, were engaging in political patronage.

These men and a host of others used their political clout to get people government jobs.

The cards not only listed the job applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name but also their political sponsors.

It was an era when political patronage was out in the open.

TODAY, OF COURSE, that type of patronage is illegal.

But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still common.

Frankly, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the unseemly political culture that is Illinois.

In the decades Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve cov-

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ered Illinois government, I have seen more cases of patronage than you can shake a time card at.

A few years ago, long after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the practice illegal in most instances, I was chatting with the late John Gianulis, the octogenarian party boss for Rock Island County. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d just been hired by Rod Blagojevich to work in his administration.

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He rather unapologetically told me he was going to head up patronage for the governor.

And to a large extent, in Illinois, if you want to get hired or advance in your government job, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not so much what you know, but who you know.

Look no further than the latest Metra controversy.

Former CEO Alex Clifford alleges that House Speaker Michael Madigan and other political big shots pressured him on a host of personnel issues.

Admittedly, things arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as bad as they once were.

Back when I first started covering Illinois politics in the 1980s, state prison guards, secretaries, laboratory technicians, and a whole host of run-of-themill state jobs were hired

in part through the offices of local GOP county chairmen.

It was a bad practice that made for a worse workforce.

JOB APPLICANTS FELT compelled to give money to politicians. State workers felt compelled to continue to give once they had their jobs. And working for the local political party, rather than doing good work, was seen as a way to advance in your government job.

Even today, politicians largely are dependent on government workers to do their political bidding.

Last year, the Better Government Association investigated who was passing nominating petitions for Madigan.

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They found that 17 of 30 people who passed petitions worked for government, and an additional 12 had at one time worked for government.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, 29 out of 30.

Political patronage remains a pernicious problem in the Land of Lincoln.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time our state leaders consider hiring and promoting the best people, rather than the most politically subservient.

It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen just by changing laws, but by changing the political culture that dominates Springfield.

And that will be a tough row to hoe.

Note to readers: Scott Reederâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column is underwritten by the Illinois Policy Institute.

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Abuse victim finds love in arms of another woman Dear Abby: I am a woman in a loving relationship with another woman. My family has been harsh in their remarks to me, saying they would rather I was dead than doing this, or that I should move away, if this is the way I am going to live.

I have been married twice.

Neither marriage worked out.

During my childhood, I was molested by a family member.

Since then, I have been scared of men and don’t want to be around them. I have had crushes on women in the past, but didn’t tell my family because I’m a 30-year-old adult, and I felt it was none of their business.

I keep asking myself if my attraction to my lover was a

Dear Aching: Because your family is so unaccepting of your dearABBY sexual orientation, it would be Abigail Van interesting to know how they Buren’s view your molester. Did you (Jeanne tell anyone what happened, Phillips) column and did you receive counseling appears about it? If the answer is you during the didn’t, then PLEASE consider week through getting some now to help you Universal Press deal with any residual issues, Syndicate. because you appear to have a few – like your fear of and aversion to all men.

What your family said was cruel choice, but I don’t remember “choosing” this. All I remember and uncalled for. It’s apparent they know nothing about homois falling for her and not wantsexuality. There is a chapter of ing to look back. Should I end this relationship and live alone PFLAG (Parents, Families and forever? I never want to be with Friends of Lesbians and Gays) about 2 hours away from your another man as long as I live.

– Aching in Amarillo community, located in Lubbock.

You can find it online at www. pflaglubbock.org. It can provide information to help you build bridges of understanding with your family.

Assuming the feelings you have for this woman are reciprocated, the two of you might be happier moving to a community that is more welcoming. Texas is a big, diverse state, and Dallas, Houston or Austin might be a better fit for you.

Dear Abby: I’m a 13-year-old girl who has been told many times that I’m very mature for my age. Unfortunately, I’m TOO mature. What I want most in the world is sex appeal. I long for the perfect sex-crazed boyfriend. What can I do about

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Walk, don’t crawl History combines with architecture on tour of churches

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

DAVENPORT, Iowa – For the second time, the Hilltop Campus Village Altar Crawl is set to fling open the doors of churches.

Eight buildings will be open to provide free tours and events May 4 as part of Preservation Month. Visitors can begin at any church on the tour; no tickets, no fuss.

The stops this year are: Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 323 W. 11th St.: The building has been in service since 1908. It has a barrel vaulting over the nave and stained glass windows. Visitors will see all areas of the church.

First Baptist Church, 1401 Perry St.: The cornerstone was laid in 1889, and its sanctuary is in the Romanesque revival style. Historical items will be on display with refreshments in the fellowship hall.

First Christian Church, 510 E. 15th St.: This was built in 1964. The tour will have music, historical displays, refreshments, and visits to the sanctuary, prayer chapel, fellowship hall, and gym.

First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St.: The church was built in 189798 in the classic Romanesque style. A children’s pageant will be at 1:30 p.m., followed by an ice cream social.

Sacred Heart Cathedral, 422 E. 10th St.: Built in the Gothic revival style in 1891, this cathedral was once the tallest building in Davenport. The church, choir loft, and chapel will be open. An organ concert is planned for 2:30 p.m.

St. John United Methodist Church, 109 E. 14th St.: Services began here in 1903. The entire building and The Center across 14th Street will be open.

Refreshments and music will be provided.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 N. Brady St.: Church history dates back to the late 1870s, but the building was completed in 2007. The sanctuary, chapel and the 1913 house will be open.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 121 W. 12th St.: This Gothic-style church is the oldest on the tour, and is the first cathedral of the Episcopal

Photo submitted June Dominacki

The organist at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Davenport, Iowa, strikes up a tune for the Hilltop Campus Village Altar Crawl.

If you go What: Hilltop Campus Village Altar Crawl Where: Eight churches in Davenport, Iowa When: 1 to 5 p.m. May 4 Diocese of Iowa. The sanctuary and rarely seen original sacristy will be available.

Cost: No charge Information: Visit www.hilltopcampusvillage.org (tour information available starting Thursday) or call 563-3228293 Whether for the architecture, the history, or just out of curiosity, the altar crawl will make a good spring tour.

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– Beyond My Years in Kentucky

Dear Beyond: The first thing you should do about this “craving” is learn all you can about birth control and self-control, because the “perfect sex-crazed boyfriend” could get you – and himself – into a world of trouble. At 13, you should be focused on sports and getting into and out of high school with a diploma.

Whoever told you you are mature for your age must have meant physically, because when a girl’s No. 1 desire in the world is sex appeal and a sexcrazed boyfriend, it is not a sign of EMOTIONAL maturity.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Saturday, April 26 Red Cross blood drive, 7-11 a.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2315.

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

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, Fun Night, bring a friend, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

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

Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

Sunday, April 27 Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

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

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

Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society program – “General ‘Black Jack’ Logan,” 2 p.m., Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd St., Sterling, 815622-6215.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday, April 25 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, 815-6229230.

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., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Bridge, 8:45 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

“Teach Children to Save” program for fifth grade students, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Merrill Elementary School, 600 Fourth Ave., Rock Falls.

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

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

Line dancing, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. 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, 815-622-9230.

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

Pinochle, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

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

It’s Showtime! “Find Faith,” 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee

County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-2117.

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

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

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, April 26 Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-626-8610.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Monday, April 28 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, 815-6229230.

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, 815732-3252.

Mexican Train Dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

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

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. 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, 815-622-9230.

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

Pinochle, noon, Hub City Senior Cen-

ter, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

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

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

Friendly Mexican Train Dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815625-8290.

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

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

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Mark Twain said, “Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”

At the bridge table, if you play right, you will gratify your partner, astonish those who do not rate your game highly, and irk the opponents.

Sometimes, of course, you rely on partner’s giving you accurate information, without which you will not do right.

In this deal, how should the defenders card to defeat two spades after West leads the diamond ace?

North was tempted to pass out one no-trump. but knew that the percentage action was to retreat into spades; here, via a transfer bid. (One no-trump can be defeated by two tricks.) West

was tempted to double two spades for takeout, but that would have been dangerous because North could have had a strong hand, and here would have turned a potential

plus into a definite minus.

At first glance, South has only five losers: one spade, two hearts and two diamonds. He can get to dummy with a diamond ruff and the club king to take two spade finesses. But ...

Under West’s diamond ace, East should drop his queen, showing the jack as well.

Then West ought to shift to the heart king, under which East plays his six, starting a high-low with a doubleton.

South ducks, but now West leads a low diamond to get his partner on play. And East returns his second heart.

Declarer wins with his ace, ruffs his last diamond in the dummy and takes a spade finesse. But West wins the trick, cashes the heart queen, and leads another heart. East overruffs the dummy to defeat the contract. © 2014 UFS

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February Student of the Month Alexis Plumb A lexis Plumb, 18, is Dixon High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s February Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Phillip Plumb Jr. and Christi Plumb, and has a brother, Caleb, 15, a freshman at DHS. Favorite class: Last semester I spent a class period in the Life Skills room at DHS. It was a very rewarding experience, and I learned a lot. The students and teachers are some of the most sweet and caring people I know.

Top teacher: Principal Mike Grady. He strives every day to make DHS a better place and genuinely cares about all of his students and their success at Dixon and in their future.

He knows DHS is an incredible school with an outstanding amount of opportunities, and wants the students to take advantage of them and stay involved. This year, he formed a group called the Student Advisory Committee that I have been lucky to be a part of. We meet monthly and discuss ways to help more students get involved in our school.

Extracurriculars: Class president, 4 years; National Honor Society president; Student Council member; football and basketball cheerleader all 4 years, and captain my sophomore and senior year; school musicals 3 years; and fall play this year. I also was an assistant coach for the Dixon Jr. Dukes cheerleaders for 3 years, and have volunteered as a Rock River Bible Camp counselor for five summers.

After graduation: I will be going to Edgewood College in

Madison, Wis., to study child life to become a child life specialist.

Paycheck: I have been working at Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Deli since my sophomore year. I absolutely love it there. They are incredibly thoughtful and work around my crazy, hectic schedule.

Best friends: All of my cheer girls. I am so fortunate to have a team of hardworking girls who care for each other so much. We have been through a lot together, and I know that after graduation our friendship wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end.

Favorite singers: Andy Grammer or Gavin DeGraw Favorite actor: Jennifer Lawrence. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just so real, and that is what I love about her most. But sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also incredibly talented.

Favorite movies: I really love all of the cheesy, romantic Lifetime and Hallmark movies.

They are completely ridiculous, but I still enjoy them.

During Christmas, my mom and I record them all and then watch them during Christmas break.

Favorite TV show: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big Bang Theoryâ&#x20AC;?

Hobbies: Shopping, going on Pinterest and catching up on sleep Favorite outdoor activity: The Friday night football games at DHS. It has always been so much fun cheering on the Dukes with some of my best friends, seeing them grow as a team over the years, and getting to connect with the fans.

Favorite food: Breakfast

foods, especially my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chocolate chip pancakes Biggest fear: Disappointing someone. I would hate nothing more than to know that I let someone else down and slipped of my responsibilities in some way.

Least-favorite class: Spanish.

The class itself was great, and Senora Fitzanko was an awesome teacher, but I was not very good at it.

What makes your blood boil?

When people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t follow through on something they said that they would do.

High school survival guide: Get involved in everything your school has to offer and form relationships with the staff. The more involved you are, the more fun you will have, and the more you feel comfortable asking your teachers for help, the more you will succeed.

Secret twin: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told I look like Jennifer Stone, who plays Harper Finkle on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wizards of Waverly Place.â&#x20AC;?

Personal trivia: This summer, I will be going on a missions trip to Punta Gorda, Belize, with students from Illinois and Ohio. Last summer, we all attended YouLead, a Christian leadership camp, and this year we are taking the skills we learned and putting them into practice.

Dream job: The lead in a Broadway musical. I have always loved musical theater and seeing shows.

Trading spaces: If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to Spain. I find the

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of the Star-Tribune in Terre Haute, Ind., before coming to Shaw Media. The native Hoosier is originally from Sullivan, where his parents still farm, just south of Terre Haute.

He has two sons.

He said he wanted to take some time off to spend with family before

jumping into his next venture. He and his wife, Nancy, live in Dixon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a really good 10 years here,â&#x20AC;? Mayfield said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shaw Media provided me with a lot of opportunities to work with a lot of good people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With good teamwork, we managed through some really tough times.

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Jobs filled before being screened Farmers market Positions evaluated for political ties too late by Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration SPRINGFIELD (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; When questions arose about political hiring at the Illinois Department of Transportation, Gov. Pat Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration evaluated several jobs that already had been filled to ensure they were among the few positions where an applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political loyalty and connections could be considered.

But a 1990 U.S. Supreme Court ruling over government hiring in Illinois requires that question be answered before a job offer is even extended.

Michael Shakman, who spearheaded a landmark 1972 decree against political hiring, sued the Democratic governor this week in federal court. He is asking for a monitor to investigate employment at the Transportation Department after a report last year by the Better Government Association

that for nearly 10 years, IDOT evaded both his Shakman Decree and the high court ruling known as Rutan in hiring people based on politics and later transferring them into positions protected from easy dismissal.

The claims â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the Quinn administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are raising questions about how closely the current administration has followed those rules.

Quinn has said he has no tolerance for breaking the rules and that he ordered an audit of the jobs after learning of the discrepancies.

The BGA report found as many as 200 IDOT â&#x20AC;&#x153;staff assistantâ&#x20AC;? positions filled in violation of Rutan under Quinn and his predecessor, Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

After Shakmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion was filed in federal court on Tuesday, IDOT spokesman Guy

Tridgell said the 61 jobs currently labeled as staff assistants were submitted for evaluation to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personnel agency, the Department of Central Management Services, to determine whether they should be covered by Rutan. The agency responded that 50 of them should be, and they will be treated as such in the future.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no indication anyone hired will lose his job.

After-the-fact appraisal is not how Rutan is supposed to work, said Carl Draper, a Springfield lawyer who has been

involved in several highprofile government hiring cases, including one in which 16 IDOT employees, fired by Blagojevich for political reasons, won back their jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rutan settlement required all Rutan exemptions be kept on a list and publicly available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in other words, determined in advance based on the position duties only,â&#x20AC;?

Draper said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was supposed to be constantly available to the public so you knew whether you were applying for a job that would or would not have protections against political considerations.â&#x20AC;?

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DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Starting next week, Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmers market will be at the riverfront.

The move to the riverfront from Haymarket Square could add more exposure and have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;ripple effectâ&#x20AC;? for the downtown, Main Street Executive Director Josh Albrecht said, adding that he hopes it creates a â&#x20AC;&#x153;full-morning experience.â&#x20AC;?

The marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first day will be timed with Main Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical Fridays,

which feature live music in the daytime on the riverfront. More details will be released today.

The farmers market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Friday, and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday through October, Albrecht said. Main Street will look into the possibility of also having an indoor farmers market, he said.

The Dixon Park District used to host the farmers market at Haymarket Square, and Executive Director Deb Carey said she supports the move to the riverfront.

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canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t safely enter. City Administrator Robbin Blackert said during an interview with Sauk Valley Media in August that the building is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;beautiful eyesore,â&#x20AC;? one that is not feasible to save.

Blackert said during that interview that, while the structure is â&#x20AC;&#x153;not a place people should be venturing into,â&#x20AC;? there is plenty of evidence that visitors are inside the building more frequently than the city would like.

The city in January applied for a $200,000 grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency to pay for assessment and cleanup planning, among other things. Blackert said last week that the city hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet received a decision on its application.

The building was a manufacturing site for farm equipment from 1867 to 1961. The city took possession of the building in 2009, as part of a larger plan in which the city used EPA brownfields grants to remediate several other riverfront buildings from 2005 to 2009.

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Sterling and Rock Falls fire departments responded to a report of smoke coming from the Limestone Building just before 1 p.m. Thursday, Chief Gary Cook said.

When firefighters arrived, Cook said, they found a small fire on the first floor that had extended to the second floor.

The three boys were taken into custody when the police officer saw them walking down the street and confirmed with a witness that they had walked out of the building, Rock Falls Police Chief Mike Kuelper said.

The boys were dirty, smelled like smoke and were covered in cobwebs, police said.

No one was injured in the blaze, and fire crews cleared the scene about an hour after their arrival.

The building has been vacant for two decades, and city officials are working to demolish it. The inside of the building is so deteriorated that crews

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

933 Mekeel Rd., Dixon, Rt. 52 S.E. Church 284-3090 Parsonage 285-0360 Adam Meyer, Pastor Sunday 9:30am - Morning Fellowship Sunday School Sunday 10:30 - Worship Service Wednesday 7:00pm - Family Night (all ages)

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GRAND DETOUR

Ridge Road, Dixon, 652-4488 Li Arellano, Sr. Pastor Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

313 Van Buren Ave., Dixon 288-2453 Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday Evening 5:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

111 East 2nd, Dixon, 284-6823 Bunyan & Rachel Cocar - Co-Pastors Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30, Bible Study is on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST

Dan Bentz, Pastor 598 Riverlane, Dixon, 288-5212 (1 Mile West On Dixon-Sterling Freeway) Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Worship Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Awana Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3 years thru 6th grade

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

501 W. 3rd St., Dixon, 288-1566 Pastor Galon Darby Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Mid Week Prayer Service 6 p.m. Wed.

DIXON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

215 N. Court, Dixon, 284-2711 Rev. Marty Creager, Pastor Sun. School 10:45, Worship 9:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Nachusa, 284-4152, Brant Clements, Pastor Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH

801 W. Oregon St., Polo, 815-946-3588 Jeremy Heller, Pastor Sunday School 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am, Nursery Available Non-denominational Christian Church Visitors Welcome

ST. PATRICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CATHOLIC

612 S. Highland, Dixon, 284-7719 Father Bernard Sehr Confessions 3 p.m., Sat. Mass 4:30 p.m.

Sun. Mass 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00pm

ST. FLANNEN CATHOLIC

2nd & Shelhammer, Harmon, 857-2315 Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Sunday 9:00am Worship Weekdays as Scheduled

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

Walton Road, Walton, 857-3891 Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Saturday 6:00pm Worship, Weekdays as Scheduled

SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC

Rt. 1, Maytown Rd., Maytown Rev. Joel Lopez, Priest Saturday, 6:00 p.m.

Weekdays as Scheduled

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH White Pines Campus

Meeting Saturdays @ 6PM and Sundays @ 10AM 205 N. Jefferson Avenue, Polo ~ 815.837.5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor ~ Chad Keeteman x 302 Youth Pastor ~ Jose Garcia x 303 Contemporary worship & relevant Bible teaching Join us after services for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry (nursery-5th grade) ~ during adult services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) ~ Wednesday nights 7PM www.crossroadscn.com

MENDOTA CHURCH OF THE NAZERENE

1209 Sixth Street, Mendota, 539-6232 www.mendotanaz.org Rev. Dick Schaill, Senior Pastor John Robinson, Worship Leader Sunday School 9:30-10:30 (all ages) Sunday Morning Worship 10:45-12:00 Soul Fire Prayer Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:00pm Wednesday Praise/Worship Practice 7:30pm Friday

ST. PATRICKS OF AMBOY

32 N. Jones, Amboy, IL Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Saturday Evenings 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m.

ST. ANNEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CATHOLIC

1104 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, 288-3131 Father Antoni Kretoroicz, Priest Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday Service 8:30, 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHURCH

417 E. 3rd Street., Sterling, 626-2577 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Visitors Welcome.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP GENERAL BAPTIST

725 N. Brinton, Dixon, 288-5091 Rev. Kenneth Hendley, 288-3689 Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

123 S. Hennepin, Dixon, 288-1222 Pastor Lynn Bond Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

321 W. 2nd St., Dixon, 288-4719 Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Service 11 a.m.

Service every third Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Pastor Gregg Downs Penn Corner on Lowell Park Rd., Polo, 946-3949 Sun. School 9:30, Worship 10:30

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

2709 16th Ave., Sterling, 625-1229 William F. Stocks, Bishop Sacrament Meeting 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Primary for children: 10:45 Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women: 11:45

LINCOLN AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD

704 Lincoln Ave., Dixon, 288-1142 Pastor Mike Worrel Check us out on facebook Wednesday: 6:30-8:00pm Jump childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry & Fushion youth ministry Prayer 6:30pm, 7:00-8:00pm adult bible study Sunday: 9:30 S.S. for children and adults 10:30 worship & childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

Missouri Synod, 284-4554, 2035 IL Rt. 26, Dixon Pastor David Andermann, Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School and Education Hour 10:15 a.m.

MENDOTA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

900 Monroe Street, Mendota 815-539-6232 Pastor Timothy Kaiser Sunday School 9:30 a.m. all ages Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study Saturday 1:00 p.m.

TURNING POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH

944 Stony Point Rd., Dixon, 288-2625 Don Beasley, Pastor Sunday Celebration of Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wed. Christian Education 6:30 p.m.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP

2128 IL Route 38, Ashton, 815-453-7464 Pastor Jeremy Horton Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m.

37 S. East Avenue, Amboy (farm bureau building) Pastor Brian McWethy Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. www.graceisforyou.com

SAUK VALLEY ISLAMIC CENTER

202 E. Fellow St., Dixon -815.284.4868 Friday Prayer 12:15-1 pm Open to Public ~ All Denominations.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FRANKLIN GROVE

106 S. Walnut, Franklin Grove 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 9:00am

ROCK RIVER BAPTIST

614 Orchard St., Dixon

815-677-7566

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

707 1st Ave., Sterling, 815-625-0442 Reverend Peg Williams, Rector 9:00a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist Wednesdays spoken Holy Eucharist Noon, Bible study and soup supper at 5:30.

Every Third Friday at 5:30 Younger adults gathering. Pastoral care, confession and reconciliation by appt. gracechurchstg.org

ST. LUKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EPISCOPAL

Corner of 3rd St. & Peoria Ave., Dixon Ph: 815-288-2151 Web page: stlukedixon.org Rev. Richard Frontjes, Rector SUNDAY Sunday School 10 a.m.

Choral Eucharist 10:15 a.m., followed by Coffee and Fellowship WEDNESDAY Healing Mass: 10 a.m.

Please check our website and Facebook page for additional services

BETHEL EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

131 N. Court, Dixon, 284-3849 Randy Sizemore, Pastor Sun. School 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris, 734-4942 Sunday School All Ages 8:30 a.m., Inner-Mission Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m., Worship service 10:00am, with nursery

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

U.S. 52 & Red Brick Rd., Dixon, 288-2447, John H. Ewing, Jr., Pastor Sun. School 9:45, Sun. Worship 10:45 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH

N. Galena & E. Morgan, Dixon, 288-1778 Gary Wilson, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night 6:30 p.m.

COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK

402 Gaston St., Prairieville Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m.

Food fellowship every Friday at 6 p.m.

Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome.

Contact Richard Vanauseoll 815-718-2128

ST. BRIDEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

All are welcome Fr. Robert Francis Cristobal, Priest-In-Charge Sunday Schedule: 8 AM Holy Communion 9 AM Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday School 10 AM Holy Communion with Music Fellowship and Coffee after the 10 AM service Contact information: 1000 IL Route 64 W, Oregon 815-732-7211 saintbrides@verizon.net www.saintbrides.org

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

14206 E. Flagg Rd., Rochelle, 815-562-7575 Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Youth Sunday School 9:15 am Adult Sunday School Classes 9:15am Choir Wednesday at 7:00pm Jr. High Ministries Wednesday 7:00pm E-mail: faithlc@rochelle.net

FAITH UNITED METHODIST

702 E. Dixon Street, Polo, 815-946-3212 Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 am All are welcome to our multi-generational congregation. Nursery service provided during the service. Handicapped accessible.

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

498 IL. Rte. 2, Dixon, 288-7000 Sunday Worship 10 a.m., nursery provided.

Sunday evening Comminity Talk, 2 groups at 6pm, nursery provided. Check website calendar for dates.

Tuesday evening praise and prayer 6 p.m. www.saukchurch.com

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN

702 W. Lynn Blvd., Sterling 815-499-6552 Pastor Bill Sullivan Saturday Evening Service 6:00pm Sunday Traditional Service 8:30am Sunday Contemporary Service 10:45am Sunday School 9:45am

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMBOY

960 Rt. 52, Amboy, 857-2225 Pastor Carol Soderholm Sunday Worship 9:00, Fellowship 10:00 am Sunday School 9:40 - 10:15

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

1013 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, 284-2804 Reverend Frank Langholf Saturday 5:30 p.m.Worship, Sunday 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, 9:15 a.m. Education and Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Web Site: www.immanueldixon.org Bright Beginnings Daycare & Preschool 285-1033

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN

421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 288-2757 Pastor Janet Wittenmeyer Sat. 5:30pm Traditional Service Sun. 8:15am Traditional Service 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Study 11:00am Praise Service Wed. 9:00am Quilting, 5:45pm Bell Choir, 7:00pm Chancel Choir, 7:00 Praise Band Nursery available. Visitors welcome. www.stpauldixon.org

EAST GROVE UNION CHURCH

449 E. Reuter Rd., Amboy 376-6661 One mile east of Route 26 Pastor Rick Wulf 440-5321 Sunday Morning Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Other services and activities announced.

Please join us.

SUBLETTE UNION CHURCH

500 W. Main St., Sublette, 849-5914 Pastor Kris Johnson Sunday Worship Service 9:00 am Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Klub Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm

ASHTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

906 Richardson Ave., Ashton, 453-2328 Pastor Sang-Hun Han Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

606 Main Street, Chana Pastor Javier Martinez chanaumc@gmail.com Sunday: Adult & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education 9 am Worship Service 10:30 am +RO\ &RPPXQLRQ FHOHEUDWHG WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW Sunday of each month.

Open Hearts - Open Minds - Open Doors.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

202 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 284-2849 Mike Jones, Pastor Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Chapel Sunday Services 10:00 am in Sanctuary Sunday 9:40 am Powerhouse Kids www.fumcdixon.org

FRANKLIN GROVE UNITED METHODIST

203 W. Middle St., Franklin Grove, 456-2456 Jin Ho Hong, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m.; 1st Sunday of each month - ASL Sign interpreter for the hearing impaired

CHURCH OF ST. MARY CATHOLIC

211 N. Franklin Avenue - Polo Rectory phone: (815) 946-2535 Rev. Louis F. Tosto, Parochial Administrator Regular Mass Schedule: Tuesday through Friday: 8:00 a.m.

Saturday: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

On First Fridays, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction follows morning Mass.

Confessions 4:30pm Saturday

REYNOLDS UNITED METHODIST

2496 Reynolds Rd, Ashton - 815-453-2513 Rev. Alan Meyer, Pastor - 815-453-7480 Sunday School - All ages - 9:00am Sunday Worship - 10:00am - Nursery provided Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00pm Handicapped Accessible

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

1140 Inlet Rd., Lee Center 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 10:30am

HARMON UNITED METHODIST

202 North Grove Street, Harmon, 359-7302 Pastor Leanne Keate Worship 8:30 a.m.

Junior Church for ages 12 and under during morning worship.

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, 732-7264 Xavier Martinez, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Kindergarten -6th Sunday Morning Worship: 9:00 a.m.

The church is handicapped accessible.Visitors and newcomers are always welcome.

LOST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

90 W. Flagg Road, Dixon - 815-626-4732 (corner of Lowden and Flagg Road) Pastor: Bob Clardie Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Weekly Service 10:00 am Fellowship 11:00 am

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

110 E. 3rd St., Dixon, 284-7741 Rev. Dr. David Spaulding Worship 9:30 a.m.

Church School, Adult Forum and Study Groups Follow Service

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Chicago and Flagg Streets, Paw Paw, 5HY 'U $QQH +RĂ HQ 3DVWRU Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Christian Education: 10:00 a.m.

THE WORSHIP CENTER

403 N. Ottawa, Dixon, 284-1340 Pastor, Michael Cole Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:45 pm Non-Denominational www.worshipctr.org

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

921 E. Chamberlin, Dixon, 288-1505 Pastor Marilyn Nolan Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

WoW Worship Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Sun. School 10:45-11:30 a.m.

GREATER LIFE TABERNACLE

1403 Hemlock, Dixon, Steve Young, Pastor 815-284-8680 Bible Study, Thursday 7:00 p.m., Sunday Praise & Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday Home Groups CALL

LIVING WELL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

113 E. 1st Street, Dixon Rev. John Trotter, Pastor 815-973-5981 Small Groups 9:30-9:55 am Fellowship Cafe 10:00-10:30 am Adult & Children Worship 10:30 am www.livingwellchurch.org

HOPE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

732 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, IL www.hopebiblefellowship.com Senior Pastor Joshua Shaw Associate Pastor Nathan Meeks Worship Service Sundays at 9:30 am Grow Groups at 10:45 am Evening Sunday Service 6:30 pm

UNITED FIRST CHURCH

326 E. Main Street, Amboy, IL 815-857-2415 Pastor: Charles Jeanblanc Sunday Services 9 am - 10 am Bible study following services 10:15 - 11:15

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMC Congregation

107 W. Lahman Street, Franklin Grove 815-456-2457 or 815-440-6590 Pastor Myron Bartell Worship at 8:30 a.m. Sundays Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

Bible Study Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

416 Prospect St., Dixon Pastor Trudy Dunn Saturday Sabbath School 10:00am Worship Service 11:30am

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WITNESSES

634 Countryside Lane, Dixon, 288-4019

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

LeFevre Rd. & Ave. F, Sterling 625-2284 Rev. Patrick Pinion SundayWorship 9am Sunday School & Bible Class 10:15am Live broadcast on WLLT 107.7FM on Sunday

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Caterpillar profit climbs 5 percent

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Company raises its 2014 forecast

Abbott..................................38.44 Alcoa....................................13.58 AltriaCorp............................38.40 Autonation...........................53.30 American Express................87.42 Arris-Group..........................26.33 Apple..................................567.77 ADM.....................................44.64 AT&T....................................34.50 Bank of America..................16.35 Boeing................................129.85 BorgWarner.........................63.75 BP.........................................49.38 Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.................................66.72 Caterpillar..........................105.31 CenturyLink.........................34.63 Chevron.............................124.31 Cisco....................................23.33 Citigroup..............................48.32 CNW.....................................42.50 CocaCola..............................40.70 ConAgra...............................31.06 Dean....................................15.81 Deere & Co..........................93.88 Disney..................................79.59 Donaldson...........................42.06 DuPont.................................67.12 Exxon.................................100.03 Ford.....................................16.33 Exelon..................................36.02 GE.........................................26.47 FifthThird.............................21.03 HawaiianElectric.................24.69 Hewlett Packard..................32.02 HomeDepot.........................79.77

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Caterpillarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-quarter earnings rose 5 percent, and the construction equipment maker raised its 2014 forecast.

But the company also said Thursday that a mining equipment sales slump is still hurting results.

The Peoria company now expects 2014 earnings of $6.10 per share, excluding restructuring costs. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up from its previous forecast for $5.85 per share and well above Wall Street expectations.

Analysts expect earnings of $5.72 per share, on average, according to FactSet. Caterpillar Inc. shares jumped almost 3 percent by midday Thursday.

Caterpillar said it earned $922 million, or $1.44 per share, in the quarter that ended March 31. That compares to $880 million, or $1.31 per share, last year.

Earnings totaled $1.61 per share, excluding restructuring costs.

Total revenue was nearly flat at $13.24 billion.

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Lou Severino moves dirt with a Caterpillar dozer around a home under construction March 28 in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Caterpillarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-quarter earnings rose 5 percent, the company announced Thursday, and the construction equipment maker raised its 2014 forecast.

Analysts forecast earn- ing gear generates higher day it continued to see ings of $1.21 per share on profit margins for Cater- low order rates for min$13.09 billion in revenue. pillar than many other ing equipment, the Caterpillar also makes parts of its business. main component of its power systems that As sales of large trac- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Resource Industriesâ&#x20AC;? include large electrical tors and mining load- business. generators and locomo- ers slumped last year, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The company expects tive engines.

Caterpillar closed plants mining orders will begin A downturn in heavy and cut jobs. But strong to improve at some point, equipment used in min- results in construction but not likely in time to ing hit the company hard and power systems have increase Resource Induslast year, when its profit helped make up for the triesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sales in 2014,â&#x20AC;? Catertumbled about 33 per- shortfall in mining. pillar said in a statement cent to $3.79 billion. MinCaterpillar said Thurs- announcing its earnings.

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Former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa says he watched celebration for Wrigley Field’s 100th anniversary. Sosa was not invited, and let reporters know he should have been.

The 2014 Sauk Valley Media All-Star Classic basketball games will be held on Thursday, June 19, at Musgrove Fieldhouse at Sterling High School. The girls game will be at 5 p.m., followed by the boys. Player invites will be sent soon.

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Mike Green (middle) did a lot to help athletic teams at Morrison and around the area. Green, 50, died last month from pancreatic cancer.

Did you know?

Less than a month ago, Morrison athletic director Gus Linke paid a visit to the home of Mike Green.

Green had been sick, and Linke wanted to see how he was doing. Rather than talk about health issues, however, Green wanted copies of Morrison Mustangs and Fillies athletic schedules for the 2014-15 school year.

“That’s Mike,” Linke said.

“He was already thinking ahead to what he could do for next season.”

About 10 hours after Linke’s

s Mike Green is member of Morrison High School’s sports hall of fame, Northwestern Illinois Sports hall of fame and the IHSA hall of fame as a ‘Friend of Athletics.’ visit, Green died. He was 50 years old, and succumbed to the pancreatic cancer he had been battling.

Green, a 1982 Morrison High School graduate, was employed at P&P Tool and

Climco, both in Morrison, and Self Help Enterprises in Sterling, but his passion was Morrison athletics. He worked behind the scenes to make sure events went off without a hitch.

He ran the clock at football games, and more than that, arrived extra early to greet the officials to see if they needed anything.

He kept the book at basketball games, whether it be varsity, fresh-soph or freshman games, boys or girls. He also coached eighth grade junior tackle football.

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DIXON – Brandon Jagitsch left Thursday’s baseball game against visiting LaSalle-Peru hoping it’s not his turn to do the laundry at home.

The Dixon senior wasted no time in muddying up the right side of his black jersey and white baseball pants after a display of heads-up baserunning in a 10-1 loss to the visiting Cavaliers in a Northern Illinois Big-12 West game at Veterans Memorial Field.

“Sometimes, I have to do it,” Jagitsch said while looking down at his dirtied pant legs. “Hopefully not tonight, though.”

Jagitsch finished 1-for-3 in the game and made his impact early. With a steady rain falling from the dark grey clouds, Jagitsch ended up with a standing double after he drove a high fastball deep to left field with one out in the bottom half of the second. His hit drew cheers from the home dugout, and breathed life into the Dukes who already trailed 4-0 after allowing four runs in the first.

He just missed hitting his first home run of the season, as the ball hit off the base of the wall.

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In response: a) You scream in terror as if Justin Bieber were playing an eternal concert in your brain. b) You whimper softly as if you just realized the Cubs have 142 more games to play. c) You calmly and confidently decide to place your body in the direct path of that shot.

If you chose “c,” then you are a crazy person, or a hockey player – or both.

Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson is both.

During his 7-year NHL career, Hjalmarsson has accumulated more bruises than a forest of old bananas. The 26-year-old from Sweden led the Hawks with 157 blocked shots during the regular season, and has become even more of a madman in the playoffs with 18 blocks (and counting) in the Hawks’ firstround series against the St. Louis Blues.

Why, Niklas, why?

“I’m just in the moment,” Hjalmarsson said after Wednesday’s morning skate. “I’m just thinking about what I have to do on the ice to help the team, and just try to be in the way.”

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Dixon’s catcher Nate Grocke tags out LaSalle-Peru’s Ty Brovelli during Thursday afternoon’s game at Veterans Memorial Field. The Dukes fell 10-1 in a Northern Illinois Big 12 West game.

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Duchesses lose to Cavs, B3.

Star of the game: Noah Lamboley, LaSalle-Peru, 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 12 SO Key performer: Brandon Jagitsch, Dixon, 1-for-3, 2B, R Up next: Dixon at LaSallePeru (2), 4:30 p.m. today

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That the Bears have to PLAY FOUR OF THEIR FIRST SIX AND SIX OF THEIR FIRST NINE on the road, including visits to perennial powers San Francisco, New England and Green Bay, is a very tough putt.

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If the Bears can weather the early storm at 5-4 or better, they will be in great shape for a playoff run. On the other hand, a 3-6 start could end the season by the bye week.

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Of course not. But if you have to get the Niners, would you like them Week 2, when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be without NaVorro Bowman and quite possibly Aldon Smith, and their completely revamped secondary is still trying to figure things out?

Absolutely.

Are you happy the "EARS AND 0ACKERS WILL be done with each other

by Week 10? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not.

Do you like getting five prime-time games and A SIXTH NATIONAL 46 AUDIence on Thanksgiving Day? Based on recent history, I could be happier.

Here is everything we really know. The Bears have significantly upgraded their talent on defense, and should be better on offense with everyone back and another year in Marc Trestmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system.

They will be one of the oldest teams in the league, which may not bode well for the future, but should give them all the veteran savvy they need to make a playoff run, perhaps a deep run this season.

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All season, the Bulls have talked about how fourth quarters require a different level of intensity.

Through two games of their first-round series against the Wizards, the Bulls have failed to reach it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fourth quarter is where we NORMALLY GET EXCITED AND THEY VE just been taking advantage of us,â&#x20AC;? Taj Gibson said.

The Bulls have shot 35.3 percent with eight turnovers, and have been outscored 51-34 in the fourth quarters. More dramatically, they have been outscored 29-12 in the final 6 minutes.

If the Bulls want to avoid a 3-0 hole Friday, that obviously needs to change. One thing that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change is the fourth-quarter rotation, which has been set and has succeeded for months. h7HENEVER YOU SAY @0UT someone else in,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking someone else out,â&#x20AC;? coach Tom Thibodeau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who you taking out? Joakim [Noah]? Taj? Everyone has a job to do. Just do your job. I know you [reporters] sit there and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play?

Throw that guy in there.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We got here a certain way.â&#x20AC;?

D.J. Augustin has been the Bullsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; biggest shotmaker and had several huge fourth quarters, so he clearly has to play for such an offensively challenged team.

The Wizards backcourt is talented enough to require strict defensive attention, so Jimmy Butler, who played all 53 minutes of Game 2, has to close as well.

With Gibson outplaying Carlos Boozer and Noah the point center, the only possible tweak would be Mike Dunleavy for Kirk Hinrich. Those two have split fourth-quarter minutes, with Hinrich closing.

Trevor Ariza has hurt Dunleavy defensively, and Hinrich has shot 43.7 percent from 3-point range since the All-Star break. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We looked at our shots,â&#x20AC;?

Thibodeau said of Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film session and brief practice.

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4.4 !â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our screening was good. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a make-or-miss league. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open, take your shot. When D.J. is pulling up for an open 3 and he misses, those are the shots he has made all year. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;D.J., donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shoot that.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kirk comes off a double screen on the weak side wide open. He has been a big shotmaker from 3 all year in the fourth quarter.

They have their shots, I want them taking them, no hesitation.

Shoot the ball.â&#x20AC;?

Thibodeau bemoaned two Bradley Beal 3-pointers off â&#x20AC;&#x153;scramble plays,â&#x20AC;? pointing to THEM AS EXAMPLES OF THE FINE LINE between winning and losing. As the lowest-scoring and worstshooting team during the regular season, the Bullsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; margin of error is small anyway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to do it collectively,â&#x20AC;?

Thibodeau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done. When we lost Derrick [Rose] and we lost Luol [Deng], thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the makeup of our team. But we have more than enough to win with. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done it all year. And I have the belief we can do it again.â&#x20AC;?

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Hawks forward Paul Milsap comes up with a loose ball during Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eastern Conference playoff game against the Pacers in Atlanta. The Hawks held on for a 98-85 win to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

Pacers looking up at Hawks Grizzlies top Thunder in OT "Y THE !SSOCIATED 0RESS

As the final seconds ticked off the clock in Atlanta, the Hawks celebrated and their fans serenaded the Indiana Pacers with chants of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overrated!â&#x20AC;?

Game 3 did nothing to change that perception.

The top-seeded Pacers are on the ropes again at the hands of the eighthseeded Hawks, who finished six games below .500 during the regular season but truly believe they can pull off a major upset in the opening round of the playoffs.

Atlanta is playing with confidence and swagger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and even got a crucial call to go its way.

Jeff Teague flung in a wild 3-pointer after the officials missed him stepping out of bounds, and Kyle Korver finished off Indiana from beyond the arc to lead the Hawks to a 98-85 victory Thursday night and another lead in the series.

Teague scored 22 points, and Korver added 20 to lead the Hawks, who are having their way with an Indiana team that struggled down the stretch and is still scrambling to regain the form it showed much of the season.

Lance Stephenson led the Pacers with 21 points, and Luis Scola added 17 in another stellar performance off the bench.

But Paul George was held to 12 points on 3-of-11 shooting, George Hill made only 1-of-11 from the field, and Roy Hibbert continually missed shots close to the hoop.

Grizzlies 98, Thunder 95, OT: Mike Conley

scored five of his 20 points in overtime, and the Grizzlies beat the Thunder in Memphis on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round Western

Did you know? s 4HE .O SEED HAS BEAT THE .O SEED FIVE TIMES IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE ."! PLAYOFFS 4HE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN WHEN THE ERS BEAT THE "ULLS AFTER $ERRICK 2OSE WAS INJURED IN THE FIRST GAME OF THE SERIES Conference series.

Game 4 is Saturday night in Memphis.

The Grizzlies won their second straight overtime game after blowing a fourth-quarter lead. This time, they led by 17 before going cold for most of the final 7:43 of regulation.

Courtney Lee clinched the win, hitting three of four free throws in the final 10.9 seconds of OT. NBA scoring champ Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each scored 30 for the Thunder. But Durant missed all eight 3-point attempts and was 10 of 27. Westbrook was 9 of 26.

Zach Randolph scored 16 points and had 10 rebounds for Memphis.

Tony Allen, who scored 16 points for Memphis, gave the Thunder one final chance at an improbable play to keep the game alive. After Lee split his free throws with 1.7 seconds left, Westbrook was racing up the right sideline trying to get a shot off before the buzzer.

Allen tripped Westbrook, sending him to the line for three attempts.

Westbrook hit the first, missed the second and then clanked the third off the rim on purpose. But Ed Davis tipped away the ball to seal the win for Memphis.

Marc Gasol scored 14 points for Memphis. Beno Udrih added 12 points, and Lee finished with 10.

Brad Cavanaugh was part of three wins to lead the Polo-Forreston Marcos to victory at the eight-team Amboy Invitational on Thursday.

Cavanaugh won the triple jump (37 feet, 7 1/2 inches) and high jump (6-2), and also ran a leg on the winning 800 relay team (1:36.30).

Brooks Grobe, Max Barkalow and Nathan Stukenberg joined him in the 800 relay, and also teamed with Owen Bailey to take the 400 relay (45.07 seconds).

Barkalow won the 100 (11.59), Stukenberg took the 200 (23.54), and Kevin Cheeseman won the 400 (54.88).

The Marcos also won the 3,200 relay (8:48.39) with the quartet of Jesse Ditzler, Brian Cavanaugh, Ethan Ditzler and Kaleb Reining.

Polo-Forrestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 217 points were 100 better than runner-up Amboy (117). AFC also competed, scoring 32 points in fifth place.

Skylar Wheeler led the Clippers with a win in the 800 (2:12.26), and also ran in the victorious 1,600 relay (3:44.70) with Josh Gross, Liam Ohlendorf and Jeffry DeLong. Braedon Bonnell added a win in the 1,600 (4:55.24) for Amboy.

The Raidersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lone win came from Riley Stephens in the long jump (18-3). Stephens also took second in the 400 (55.23).

Baseball

Rockford Christian 11, Oregon 2: Matt Murray

had two hits and an RBI, but took the loss for the Hawks on the mound in a nonconference road game.

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and help out,â&#x20AC;? Linke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the type of person he was. He gave everything, and demanded â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always said at the very little.â&#x20AC;? awards nights and wherFor his service, Green ever we met, he was my was a Northwestern most valuable man,â&#x20AC;?

Illinois Sports hall of fame Linke said. inductee; a Morrison Green even helped High School sports hall at out-of-town events, of fame inductee; and an such as the Eric Ottens IHSA sports hall of fame Shootout in Fulton, inductee, under the when extra hands were category of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friend of needed.

Athletics.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people have â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Mr. [Jerry] Navarra called Mike, and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t said, he was the No. 1 fan hesitate to get over there of Morrison,â&#x20AC;? Linke said.

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Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stars Brad Cavanaugh 0OLO TRACK INDIVIDUAL WINS

RELAY WIN Beccah Jones $IXON SOFTBALL " 2") 2 Adam Bettner added an RBI for Oregon. Murray struck out seven and walked five, allowing seven runs (three earned) and four hits in four innings. Taylor Brubaker gave up four runs (three earned) in two innings of relief.

Chase Giedd took the loss.

Jordan Fox had two hits, two runs and two RBIs to lead Stockton-Warren.

Softball

LaSalle-Peru 14, Dixon 3, 6 inn: Beccah Jones

had two RBIs and a double with a run scored for the Duchesses in their Northern Illinois Big-12 home loss.

Erin Smith took the loss after allowing 14 runs (12 earned) and 12 hits in six innings. She also issued Stockton-Warren 7, seven walks in the game.

E a s t l a n d 2 : Colton Broshous struck out 17 College softball Cougars in a completeSkyhawks win twice: game NUIC West victory The Sauk Valley Commuin Stockton. nity College softball team Devin Hartman had swept a doubleheader two hits, and Ramsay against host Kishwaukee Truckenmiller recorded without allowing a run. the lone RBI for Eastland. The Skyhawks won the

first game 12-0, and took the second 13-0.

Pitcher Kiara Kaleel won Game 1 after allowing just one hit in three innings while striking out three. She also pitched three innings in Game 2 and allowed one hit, struck out four batters and issued a walk.

Stephanie Kester earned the win in Game 2 after pitching two innings of one-hit ball.

She struck out four.

Lori Lynch led the Skyhawks in Game 2 with a 4-for-4 effort, including a home run. She also scored four runs in the game. Teammate Bri Shultz also had a strong two games at the plate, collecting three hits, including a double and a triple, while totaling seven RBIs.

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Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second baseman Riley Mehrens looks to turn a double play during Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against LaSalle-Peru at Veterans Field. The Dukes lost 10-1 in a Northern Illinois Big 12 game.

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Green helped out around Sauk Valley

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Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Haley Fitzsimmons scoops up a ground ball during Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against LaSalle-Peru at Reynolds Park. The Duchesses lost 14-3.

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Dukes coach Sam Gallucci thought that even if a slight wind were blowing out, the ball wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve went over the fence.

Jagitsch was determined to come around and touch home, however, and bolted for third on a steal attempt when Cavaliers catcher Max Strickland couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handle the next pitch.

Strickland, in a hurry to throw out Jagitsch, threw the wet baseball into left field. Jagitsch got up from his slide and ran home, beating the tag to score the Dukesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lone run of the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew I had to at least get third,â&#x20AC;? Jagitsch

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then I saw the ball go over my head, and I just had to give everything I had and make it home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to get a run on the board to get out of the slump,â&#x20AC;? he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had no runs and no momentum, so I was hoping it would give us a little bit more.â&#x20AC;?

Cavaliers pitcher Noah Lamboley dampened any other signs of life from the Dukes (4-9, 0-4 NIB-12), who mustered just one more hit off the right-hander in the game, a single from leadoff hitter Ryan Dixon in the third.

Lamboley dominated the strike zone with a hard fastball, and took advantage of an uneasy Dixon offense

that looked out of sync throughout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He could hit all his spots,â&#x20AC;? Jagitsch said of Lamboley, who had 12 strikeouts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were watching the first pitch, and just about every one of them was a strike. We have to jump on the ball sooner.â&#x20AC;?

Of Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 25 at-bats, Lamboley threw 17 firstpitch strikes. Just eight times he threw a ball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t swing the bat when we needed to,â&#x20AC;? Dixon catcher Nate Grocke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think if we went up aggressive and swung earlier, we wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been alright.â&#x20AC;?

The Cavaliers did what the Dukes wanted to do at the plate, and swung early. Eight of the nine batters in the Cavaliersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

lineup scored at least one run and had at least one hit.

They scored four runs in both the first and third innings, and tacked on another two in the fourth. The pair of runs in the fourth was the end for Dukes starting pitcher Mitchel Wolfe (1-2), who labored through the rain and aggressive hitters.

The Dukes arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done with the Cavaliers, yet, as the two teams are set to play a doubleheader today in LaSalle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They definitely earned that win,â&#x20AC;? Gallucci said of the Cavaliers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They had 18 hits, so they beat us pretty good. We just needed to hit more.

Hopefully we can do that [Friday].â&#x20AC;?

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez dives for a ground ball during the fifth inning Thursday afternoon in Detroit. The Tigers beat the Sox 7-4.

Scherzer stymies Sox Cubs lose again; Mets hand Lynn rare April loss

By The Associated Press

Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs, Max Scherzer struck out 10, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 on Thursday in Detroit.

Cabrera hit a pair of two-out singles for his RBIs. Rajai Davis homered, doubled, singled and drove in two runs.

Scherzer (2-1) allowed two runs in six innings.

Joe Nathan pitched the ninth for his fourth save in six tries. He got the final two outs on a strikeout where Jose Abreu was called for interfering with catcher Bryan Holadayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw to second base on a stolen-base attempt.

Jose Quintana (1-1) allowed three runs in six innings. Alexei Ramirez drove in a pair of runs, and Adam Dunn ripped a solo homer for the Sox.

Diamondbacks 5, Cubs 2: Mike Bolsinger earned

his first major league win, pitching into the seventh inning and hitting an RBI

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Bolsinger (1-1) allowed one unearned run and four hits in 6 2/3 innings.

He struck out seven and walked two. Miguel Montero drove in two runs, and the Diamondbacks won consecutive games for only the second time this season.

Edwin Jackson (1-2) pitched seven innings, retiring 17 of 18 batters after Bolsingerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s runscoring single in the second. Anthony Rizzo hit a solo homer for the Cubs.

Mets 4, Cardinals 1:

Chris Young homered to start New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comeback, and slumping Curtis Granderson singled in a run as a pinch hitter as Bartolo Colon and the Mets beat the visiting Cardinals to send Lance Lynn to his first career loss in April.

Colon (2-3) allowed four hits in seven innings, struck out eight and walked none. Daisuke Matsuzaka finished the four-hitter with a perfect ninth for his first save since 2000 with the Seibu Lions of Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pacific League.

New York took three of four from the defending NL champions, and has won four of five overall.

Lynn (4-1) had been 12-0 through April in his big league career, including one March victory.

He struck out nine while allowing three runs (two earned) and four hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Taking many for the team MUSICK

CONTINUED FROM B1

A small sliver of time passes between when an opponent fires a shot and when Hjalmarsson feels it crash against his skin and bones. In the splitsecond interim, before the crowd goes crazy and Hjalmarsson limps back to his feet, the Swedeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind is a place of clarity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty much just waiting, hoping you get the shots somewhere where you have pads,â&#x20AC;?

Hjalmarsson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Otherwise, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to sting a little bit.â&#x20AC;?

No. A spider bite stings a little bit. Shampoo in your eyes stings a little bit.

A puck traveling faster than a Porsche on the Kennedy does more than sting a little bit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just try to get the pain away somehow,â&#x20AC;? Hjalmarsson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really think about what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing.â&#x20AC;?

Clearly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one of those when you get in on the inside of your knee or outside of your knee right on the bone, it just stings for a minute or 30 seconds, and after that you feel better,â&#x20AC;? Hjalmarsson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Usually itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just for a minute or two it really hurts. After that, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re usually fine.â&#x20AC;?

And I thought I was tough after my recent bout with spring allergies.

Hawks coach Joel Quenneville knows a thing or two about toughness. He sees plenty in Hjalmarsson,

AP

Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson dives for the puck during a regular season game.

Hjalmarsson has the reputation of putting his body on the line to stop shots heading toward the goal. a no-frills player who is under contract through the 2018-19 season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Positionally, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sound,â&#x20AC;? Quenneville said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His anticipation of when the shotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really good at it.

His proximity to the puck makes it a little bit less dangerous as far as getting hit in other areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got that added protection around the skates, which [without them] can be dangerous with feet problems. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure he has more than his share of bruises on top of bruises. And the willingness to do it is a big factor.â&#x20AC;?

Does Quenneville ever worry when he sees Hjalmarsson lay down his body to block a shot?

Well, in a word, no. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blocked so many hard shots and key shots.

However itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to turn out, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to slow him down,â&#x20AC;? Quenneville said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a warrior.â&#x20AC;?

Good luck finding any

of Hjalmarssonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teammates to disagree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen [Hjalmarsson] do that so many times before, and he always seems to be all right,â&#x20AC;? Hawks center Marcus Kruger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something we all appreciate here.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something the Hawks will continue to appreciate, because Hjalmarsson has no plans to change his shot-blocking ways. Maybe heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a millionaire, and maybe he already has two Stanley Cup rings, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to keep blocking shots because he knows no other way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been like that since I was a kid,â&#x20AC;?

Hjalmarsson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always hate to lose, and I try to do everything I can to prevent goals being scored when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on the ice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Usually, that means you have to block a couple shots.â&#x20AC;?

Just a couple.

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The Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging (NIAAA) is conducting two (2) Public Hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2015 Amendment to the 2012-2015 Area Plan.

TIME 9:30 a.m.

May 21, 2014

2:00 p.m.

LOCATION Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging 1111 S. Alpine Road, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61108 Lee County Council on Aging, 100 West Second Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021

The Area Plan is a planning, management and grant application document for services and funds made available to NIAAA under the federal Older Americans Act and Illinois General Revenue Funds through the Illinois Department on Aging.

The Public Information Document is a summary of the amendment to the Area Plan and anticipated funding levels. Copies of the document are available from the NIAAA office beginning on April 22, 2014.

Older adults, caregivers, grandparents raising grandchildren, aging service providers, public officials and other interested individuals are invited to attend and share comments about NIAAA's proposed Amendment to the Area Plan.

Testimony or comments may be presented verbally or in writing. The amount of time available to testify may be limited depending on the number testifying. Those testifying at the public hearing are encouraged to submit a written copy of comments. If you are not able to attend the public hearing, you are encouraged to submit testimony, which is due by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2014. Testimony can be mailed, faxed, e-mailed or hand delivered to: NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 600 Rockford, Illinois 61108-3948 815/226-4901 or 800/542-8402 (voice) 815/226-8984 (fax) E-mail: gn@nwilaaa.org Website: www.nwilaaa.org Contact NIAAA if you have questions about the public hearing or need special accommodations.

April 25, 2014 SECTION 00 10 00- REQUEST FOR BIDS Bids are requested by the Board of Education of Paw Paw CUSD 271, 511 N. Chapman, Paw Paw, IL 61353 for 2014 Life Safety-Maintenance Grant Work. Works is to be carried out in accordance with Bidding Documents prepared by Basalay, Cary & Alstadt Architects, Ltd., 620 W. Lafayette Street, Ottawa, IL 61350.

Project Description: The work consists of masonry tuckpointing, masonry repairs, window replacement, insulated fiberglass sandwich panel wall system replacement, concrete sidewalk replacement and miscellaneous life safety work.

Contract Type: Single prime lump sum contract.

Submission of Bids: Bids will be accepted until 2:00 P.M., May 20, 2014 at the office of the Board of Education Paw Paw CUSD No. 271 at 511 N. Chapman, Paw Paw, Illinois 61353.

Bids will be publicly opened at that time.

Pre-bid Conference: Tuesday, May 6, 2014, 10:00 A.M., at Paw Paw High School, 511 N. Chapman, Paw Paw, IL. Sign in at High School Main Office. Building will be open for viewing at this date. Owner reserves the right to disqualify bidders that do not visit the site at some time during the bid period. Contact Mr. Robert Priest, Supt., CUSD No. 271 (815-627-2841) to schedule visits other than pre-bid conference. Other visits will be at the convenience of the Owner.

Availability of Bidding Documents: Bidding Documents will be available on and after April 22, 2014 and may be examined at the office of the Architect; at the office of the Board of Education, Paw Paw CUSD 271, 511 N. Chapman, Paw Paw, IL 61353; at the office of Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association, 1111 S. Alpine St., Rockford, Illinois; McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge, wwwdodge,construction.com; www.reedplans.com; and at Illinois Valley Contractor's Association, 1120 First St., LaSalle, IL. Prospective prime contract bidders may obtain Bidding Documents at the office of the Architect on or after above stated date by request, and by depositing $150.00 per set in the form of cash or check made payable to the Architect. Bidders will be limited to three (3) sets. Requests for mailed sets of Bidding Documents must be accompanied by a remittance of $15.00 per set to cover mailing and handling costs. Such remittance must be in the form of a separate check made payable to the Architect. Deposits will be refunded upon return of the Bidding Documents in good condition, without markings, notations or other defacings, within ten (10) days after bid opening date.

Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid amount proposed, in the form of a certified check or cashier's check may payable to the Owner, or a Bid Bond, must accompany bids.

Selected bidder is required to provide a satisfactory performance bond and labor & material payment bond covering the full performance of the contract, irrevocable letter of credit or other security. The costs of the bonds are to be included in each contractor's bid proposal.

Selected Bidders must assure that all persons employed by Bidder, and all applicants for such employment, will not be discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex, age or national origin.

Selected Bidder will be required to pay prevailing rates of wages to all employees engaged in the project work and to provide the Owner with Certified Payroll documents indicating such compliance. Prevailing rates to be as determined by the U.S. Dept. of Labor for the area in which project is located.

Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any irregularities in the Biding, and to award contract in Owner's best interests.

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April 25, 2014

Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Dixon Park District in the City of Dixon, County of Lee, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning April 1, 2014 and ending March 31, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 804 Palmyra St., or on our web-site www.dixonparkdistrict.

Recdesk.com/recdeskportal/aspx from and after 9:00 A.M. Friday, April 25, 2014.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 5:45 p.m. at the Dixon Park District administrative office, 804 Palmyra St., Dixon, IL 61021, and that final action on this ordinance will be taken by the Commissioners of the Board of the Dixon Park District at the meeting to be held at 6:00 P.M. on the 28th day of May, 2014.

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PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION LOCATIONS DATE May 21, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

Assumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on April 7th, A.D. 2014, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Uptown Barber Shop located at 2317 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081.

Dated this 7th day of April, A.D. 2014 Dana Nelson County Clerk April 18, 25 & May 2nd, 2014 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 9, A.D, 2014, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Segneri Designs, located at 28667 Gaulrapp Rd., Rock Falls, IL. Dated this 9th day of April, A.D. 2014.

Dana Nelson County Clerk April 25, May 2, 9, 2014 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of Hahnaman Drainage District No. 1 of Hahnaman Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, shall be held at the offices of Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, located at 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois, on May 8, 2014, at 4:00 p.m.

April 25, 2014 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 8 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 Witzleb Drywall & Remodeling located at 2087 Grand Detour Rd. Dixon, IL 61021 Dated this 8th day of April A.D. 2014 Cathy Myers County Clerk

by Gerianne Knack Deputy April 11, 18, 25, 2014

Vs. Christian T. Benjamin; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/19/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 6/5/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-36-127-007 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1002 Holland Drive Rock Falls, IL 61071 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1412-02031.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, STATE OF ILLINOIS KONDAUR CAPITAL CORPORATION AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF MATAWIN VENTURES TRUST SERIES 2013-1, Plaintiff(s), vs.

SUSAN K. BRUNS , RICKEY A. BRUNS, Defendant(s).

13 CH 117 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on June 5, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the 200 E. KNOX STREET, 3RD FLOOR LOBBY, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, 200.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 248.40 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, 200.30 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 6, 248.40 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Common Address: 5789 HICKORY HILLS ROAD, TAMPICO, IL 61283 P.I.N. 23-06-200-004 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 11 TO: Benjamin Poci; Amy M. Poci; Citifinancial Services Inc.; Unknown Owners and Occupants and Parties Interested and The Whiteside County Clerk YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of Whiteside County, Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 2, 2011, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2010, to-Wit Pin: 11-21-251-007 CERTIFICATE 201000192 a/k/a part of the Block 9 of Dinsmoor, Pennington & Coe's Subdivision of Lot 4 in the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., in Whiteside County, Illinois, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a [point 150 feet North of that point on the South line of said Lot 4 where the center line of Mulberry Street or First Avenue intersects said South line of Lot 4; thence running North 52 feet; thence West 232 ½ feet; thence South 52 feet; thence East 232 ½ feet to the place of beginning, Whiteside County, Illinois YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESEID County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 200 N. KNOX ST., MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-7725189. Last day for redemption is AUGUST 2, 2014 Dated March 13, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PUCHASER/PETITIONER Lawrence Bruckner, 1100 Locust Street; Thomson, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 April 24, 25, 26, 2014 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 16 TO: Gerald Houston; First Trust and Savings Bank; Unknown Owners and Occupants and Parties Interested and The Whiteside County Clerk YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of Whiteside County, Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 2, 2011, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2010, to-Wit All that Part of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block 11, in the upper part of the Town (now Village) of Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois which lies Southerly o f the Southerly line of State Bond issue Route 80, now Illinois State Route 84, excepting part of Lot 4 in Block 11, of upper Albany, Village of Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois, Bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 4, thence North 31 degrees 55 minutes 45 seconds West, along the Southwesterly line thereof, a distance of 68.11 feet to the Southeasterly right of way of S.B.I. Route 80 – Illinois Route 84; thence North 69 degrees 06 minutes 05 seconds East along said Southeasterly right of way line, a distance of 72.52 feet to the Northeasterly line of said Lot 4; thence South 31 degrees 55 minutes 14 seconds East, along said Northeasterly line, a distance of 54.83 feet to the Easternmost corner of said Lot 4, thence South 58 degrees 32 minutes 53 seconds West along the Southeasterly line of said Lot 4, a distance of 71.18 feet to the point of beginning and Lots 5 and 6 in Block 11, in the upper part of the Town (Now Village) of Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois. Certificate 2010-00049 PIN: 06-24-409-004 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESEID County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 200 N. KNOX ST., MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-7725189. 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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 00165

CitiMortgage, Inc.

PLAINTIFF Vs.

Jeffery S. Stubblefield; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/8/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 6/5/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 2 AND 3 IN BLOCK 10, IN RANGE 4, IN THE CITY OF FULTON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 01-28-255-006 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1003 10th Avenue Fulton, IL 61252 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-25125.

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F11050391 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY- MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs.

Darren F. Forbes; Amanda S. Forbes; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants Defendants.

11 CH 100 Property Address: 20829 Lincoln Road, Sterling, Illinois 61081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on June 6, 2012, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 5, 2014 , commencing at 10AM , at The Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 . to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOT 4 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, CONTAINING 10 ACRES, ACCORDING TO PLAT IN RECORD BOOK J, PAGE 320 OF THE LAND RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. Commonly known as: 20829 Lincoln Road, Sterling, Illinois 61081 P.I.N.: 10-19-477-002 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; $172067.15 The property will NOT be open for inspection

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IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 16 TO: James M. Harness; Mari A. Harness; Capital One Bank; Ford Motor Credit Company; Midland Funding LLC; Unknown Owners and Occupants and Parties Interested and The Whiteside County Clerk YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of Whiteside County, Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 2, 2011, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2010, to-Wit Certificates(1) 2010-00264 & (2)201000265 AKA: (1) The West 42.8 feet of Lot 1 and the West 42.8 feet of the North 20 feet of Lot 2 in Block 52, West of Broadway in the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; and (2) Part of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 52, West of Broadway in the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the North line of Lot 1, 42.8 feet Easterly from the Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence running Easterly along the Northerly line of said Lot 1, 53 feet;t hence Southerly along a line parallel with the Westerly line of said Lots 1 and 2, 75 feet; thence Westerly along a line parallel with the Northerly line of Lot 1, 53 feet; thence Northerly t the place of beginning YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESEID County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 200 N. KNOX ST., MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-7725189. Last day for redemption is AUGUST 2, 2014 Dated March 13, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PUCHASER/PETITIONER Lawrence Bruckner, 1100 Locust Street; Thomson, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 April 24, 25, 26, 2014 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 10 TO: Jose V. Garza, Juanita Garza, Unknown Owners and Occupants and Parties Interested and The Whiteside County Clerk YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of Whiteside County, Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 2, 2011, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2010, to-Wit Pin: 11-20-404-006 CERTIFICATE 201000166 Lot 69 of Meadowlawn Subdivision of the Northwest part of the East half of the West half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESEID County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 200 N. KNOX ST., MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-7725189. Last day for redemption is AUGUST 2, 2014 Dated March 13, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PUCHASER/PETITIONER Lawrence Bruckner, 1100 Locust Street; Thomson, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 April 24, 25, 26, 2014

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F11050391 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY- MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 00165 CitiMortgage, Inc.

PLAINTIFF Vs.

Jeffery S. Stubblefield; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/8/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 6/5/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 01-28-255-006 Improved with Single Family Home

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on June 6, 2012, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 5, 2014 , commencing at 10AM , at The Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 . to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 20829 Lincoln Road, Sterling, Illinois 61081 P.I.N.: 10-19-477-002 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $172067.15 The property will NOT be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410

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COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1003 10th Avenue Fulton, IL 61252 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-25125.

I604211

Darren F. Forbes; Amanda S. Forbes; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants Defendants.

11 CH 100 Property Address: 20829 Lincoln Road, Sterling, Illinois 61081

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, STATE OF ILLINOIS KONDAUR CAPITAL CORPORATION AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF MATAWIN VENTURES TRUST SERIES 2013-1, Plaintiff(s), vs.

SUSAN K. BRUNS , RICKEY A. BRUNS, Defendant(s).

13 CH 117 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on June 5, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the 200 E. KNOX STREET, 3RD FLOOR LOBBY, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 5789 HICKORY HILLS ROAD, TAMPICO, IL 61283 P.I.N. 23-06-200-004 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

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Thurs., Fri.,& Sat. 8-5. 462 Kilgore Rd Multi-Family Sale!

Donations Delivered Throughout the Day to Support: People to People Student Tuition Fundraiser.

Maytag gas dble oven stove(8yrs old), entertainment centers(2), TV's(3), Standup freezer, recliner chairs(2), antique record player hutch, crib w/ mattress, Ninja child 4-wheeler, PS3 game system, DS, DSI, Games, toys, clothes, adult & +sizes, kids sizes 5T & up, & Teachers materials.

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

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Sat. & Sunday April 26 9-5, & 27 10-4, May 3, 9-5, May 4 10-4 Estate Sale Frederick and Shirley Sneek 556 Timbercreek Road Dixon, IL Household Items Bell collection, spoon collection, cake and baking pans, a cake safe, Wexford crystal collection, Norman Rockwell plates and mugs, vinyl records from the 40's-60's, stereo record player, a crank driven record player, many plates, glasses, ashtrays, floor and table lamps, vanity, mirrors, display cabinets, curio cabinets, large wooden headboard, kitchen chairs from the 50's, electric lift chair, bushel baskets, dresser, small chest of drawers, cigar boxes, tobacco cans, costume jewelry, end table, coffee table, coffee pots, warming stone, crock pots, toaster, recumbent exercise bike, toys and games, Aurora HO 1963 race car set, Go Bots in original packaging, hot wheel cars, cook book collection, holiday decorations, VHS movies, televisions, serving trays, Thermos's, metal cabinets, vacuums, sewing machines, buffet, kerosene lamps, readers, and much more Tools: WW2 era machinist lathe, Chicago drill press with stand, vintage Craftsman radial arm table saw and table, generator, ladders, wooden cart, 2 large tool boxes for a pick-up truck, paint, charcoal grill, paint sprayer, portable heaters, aluminum brake, tool boxes, electrical boxes, car jacks, belt sander, dust collector, metal cabinet, saw blades, dremmel tool, router table and router, lawn sweeper, weed eater, grass fertilizer cart, and many more items Cash Only; All Sales Final

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Books & Toys. Golf Clubs, Sporting Equipment, Sink Counter tops, Medicine Cabinets, Light Fixtures, Utility rugs, 4 patio chairs.

Sat. & Sunday 8-?

Behind Aldi's 3602 River Ridge Apts. Sale of the Century Cleaning out storage facilities after 25 years. 100's and 100's of items.

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

815-978-2589

TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

“Jet” 7 in. x 12 in. horizontal-vertical band saw, new.

Paid $1400. Asking $700 cash. 815915-3279 Dixon

WANT TO BUY 795 OLD ADVERTISING SIGNS WANTED Beer, Gas, & Oil Auto, Farm, Soda Hunting & More.

Please call Mike @ 651-451-3786

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

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P225/60-16 used less than 5,000 mi. $60 815-626-0832 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 Yamaha Golf Cart. Electric, New Batteries.

Exc. Condition. $2,700 815-625-6757 2007 Club Car elec. golf cart. Lift kit, tires, wheels, back seat, radio, lights. $3800. 815716-0457.

5,000 mulch, fertilizer, lawn care, Scott's Crab Grass Preventer. $25 Builder Discount

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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Adult Doll display collection – handmade. ($135 value) $35 815-284-7569

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Good working con. $10.

815-626-0832 or 815-441-0412 PORCELAIN door knobs from late 1800's. $10 pr. Call 815-288-4591 Quicksteamer, Bissell model 1960.

Lightest weight. $25 815-677-9256 Scaffold Frames & parts. $100 815652-2047

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Gold. $1050. Call 803-539-1807 2002 Ford Focus, 159k mi. Good dependable car. Former CGH fleet vehicle. $2,250. 815718-0956

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.

Find your dream home!

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Sudoku!

Answer on B10

CELEBRITY CIPHER

by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

TODAY’S CLUE: T equals W

ACROSS

“ W S B B S G T Y I C R A K W Z K B Y W Z J Y LY K B F K W Z O Z I Z T S N . G S B B Y W Z J Y D S LY W S O Y S C L Z X F G E O I S E I Y D D . ” - - G F YAD USWI Previous Solution: “How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making progress.”

-- Niels Bohr

Astrograph Trust your intuition.

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709 E. 3RD STREET, DIXON

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Brick beauty! Spacious 2 story, 4 bedrooms, corner lot, full basement, garage, $93,000 #122794 Hosted by Dave Twining

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Great NE location, close to shopping, new roof, siding & gutters in 2000, $64,900 #122164 Hosted by Dawn Nielsen

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1110 ARLAND STREET, ROCK FALLS

2 bedroom, 1 bath, ranch, $66,900 #122646 Hosted by Jim Cesarek

1606 RENO ROAD, STERLING

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413 4TH AVENUE, ROCK FALLS

Awesome 2 bedroom. Put your $7500 Welcome Home IL cash assistance to work here, $71,900 #122745 Hosted by Frank Murphy

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Sharp, well cared for 1 owner ranch, 3 season room, attached 1.5 car workshop, $57,000 #122682 Hosted by Louise Gibbons

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211 DOUGLAS STREET, PROPHETSTOWN

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815-625-3722

1406 HARVEY DRIVE, STERLING

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21 S. MADISON AVENUE, MILLEDGEVILLE

3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, updated roof, windows & water heater, 3 car attached garage, $82,500 #122740 Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

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110 S. MAIN, COLETA

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4201 W. LINCOLNWAY, STERLING

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$

07 Harley Dyna Low Rider

7.3L Diesel

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think Springâ&#x20AC;?

10,988*

$

Stock #R350B

9,988*

$

04 YAMAHA V-STAR

3,988

$

19,988*

$

11 Chevrolet Cruze LT

$

Best Buy

Great Equipment

Stock #R622

Loaded with Sunroof

$

02 Dodge Intrepid Stock #1616C

14 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

12 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

01 Ford F-250 XLT Stock #1910A

$

Great Equipment

AWD, 1-Owner

Stock #R635

20,988*

Stock #1670A

13 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

10 Chevrolet Traverse LT

11 Chevrolet Malibu LS

Affordable Ride

Stock #R546A

20,988

*

Great MPG

$

08 Ford Escape XLT Stock #R600A

Nicely Equipped

$

08 Jeep Commander LTD

Stock #1840A

21,988*

$

Stock #R653

11 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

12 Hyundai Elantra GLS

AWD

4x2

$

Stock #R603A

21,988

*

V6

Stock #1935B

23,990*

Must See

$

11 Chevrolet Equinox Stock #1880M

1-Owner

$

Stock #R642

11 GMC Terrain SLT-2

11 Chevrolet Traverse LS

Nice Ride

06 Cadillac STS V6

07 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Best Buy

Stock #R555

24,850

*

13 Chevrolet Impala

Lifted, 4x4

$

07 Chevrolet Silverado LT

$

$

Stock #R637A

17,488

*

00 Chevrolet Silverado

Convertible

$

12 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Stock #R629B

*

New Body Style Stock $ #R643

Stock #R633

34,988*

$

Stock #1597A

12 Buick Regal Premium 1

Program Vehicle

4x4

$

Great Equipment

15,988

$

Stock #R607

Stock #2000B

35,988

*

14 Chevrolet Impala LTD LS

07 Ford F150 FX4

13 Chevrolet Impala LT

10 Chrysler Sebring LX

1-Owner

Stock #R610A

*

Bluetooth

$

10 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT Stock #R604

17,490

$

Stock #R644

13 Chevrolet Impala

Only 4,100 Miles!

15,688*

Stock #R504A

*

12 Chevrolet Sonic

$

Stock #R449B

$

Well Equipped

16,288*

Stock #R613

Mainstreet

17,988

Stock #R660

Loaded

$

Great Value

21,988

$

Stock #R650

14 Chevrolet Impala LS

10 Buick Enclave CXL

05 GMC

22,988

$

*

Sierra 2500 SLE

11 Dodge Grand Caravan

13 Chevrolet Impala

08 Chrylser

14,498

$

22,988

*

Only 13,000 Miles!

17,988

Stock #R585

Town & Country

Great MPG

Stock #R617

26,988

$

1-Owner

$

Stock #R624

Luxury Ride

Stock #R623

12 Jeep Liberty Sport

12 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Nicley Equipped

*

*

35,988

$

Stock #R537

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08 GMC Acadia SLE-1

Nice Ride

$

22,988

*

Bluetooth

$

27,988

$

Value Priced

$

Stock #R656

2500, Great Equipment Stock #1965A

*

11 GMC Acadia Denali

7 Passenger

AWD, Loaded

36,250

$

Stock #R646

13 Buick Regal Premium 3

13 Chevrolet Equinox LT

13 Chevrolet Impala

Smooth Ride

Stock #R578

*

Factory Waranty

Factory Warranty Stock #R620 $

Stock #R614

27,988

$

13 Chevrolet Impala

12 Chevrolet Cruze LS

Value Priced

$

18,988*

$

13 Chevrolet Impala LT

13 Chevrolet Impala LT

Stock #R457

Stock #R563A

14 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT

13 Chevrolet Impala LT

Stock #R556

$

Great Equipment

14 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT

Stock #R615

19,988*

Stock #R594

11 Chevrolet Traverse LT

Factory Warranty

Stock #R621

*

Bluetooth

*

14 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Stock #R599

21,988

$

14 Chevrolet Captiva

Great MPG

$

*

Long Bed

14 Chevrolet Captiva LS Stock #R588

23,988

Stock #R442E

Stock #1822A

36,988

*

14 Chevrolet Traverse LT

13 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

White Diamond

$

Stock #R641

11 Chevrolet Silverado

1-Owner

$

09 Chevrolet Silverado LT

Under 1,000 Miles Stock #R634

Stock #R654

*

11 Chevrolet Equinox LT

Great MPG

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$

*

14 Chevrolet Traverse LT

Loaded

39,988

$

1-Owner

31,988

Stock #1984A

Fully loaded!

Stock #1986A

12 Chevrolet Silverado LT

4x4

6.2L 1-owner

Stock #R658

*

13 Chevrolet Silverado LT

13 Chevrolet Silverado Stock #R627

44,988

$

14 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

13 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ

Z-71, 1-owner

Denali Diesel

Stock #2304A

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*

Say Goodbye Snow!

Stock #1544M

2,650*

$

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