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ROCK ISLAND | THE SHELEY TRIAL

‘They’re gone. They’re all dead’ Parents of victim open testimony, describe scene

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

ROCK ISLAND – Connie Branson was worried.

It was Monday, June 30, 2008, and she hadn’t heard from her son Brock for 2 days – not since the Saturday before, when she and her husband, Dallas, had joined Brock, 29; his girlfriend, Kilynna Blake, 20; and Kilynna’s 2-year-old son, Dayan, for dinner at their Rock Falls apartment, 1201 Avenue A, apartment 5.

At dinner that night, they watched a movie. They talked. Kilynna cooked.

Follow on Twitter SVM reporter Christi Warren (@SeaWarren) is tweeting live updates from the courtroom.

“It was a fun evening,” Connie said Monday afternoon. She was the first witness called by the state to testify in the trial of Nicholas Sheley – the man who prosecutors say killed her son, his girlfriend and her son, and their roommate, Kenneth Ulve, later that Saturday night.

After Connie and Dallas left the apartment, at 9 p.m., Kilynna and

Brock went to a neighbor’s apartment to borrow a DVD. That’s the last time the two were ever seen alive.

The next morning, Sunday, Connie hadn’t heard from Brock. That was unusual, so she called him.

“He liked to come over for biscuits and gravy,” she said, and so it was odd they hadn’t heard from him.

Her call went straight to Brock’s voicemail. As did many other calls she placed to him that afternoon and evening.

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Brock Branson’s mother, Connie, tears up as she recalls going to her son’s apartment on Monday, June 30, 2008, in Rock Falls. Branson was the first witness called Monday, the first day of testimony in the Nicholas Sheley trial in Rock Island.

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Convicted murderer Matthew Welling listens as the jury reads his guilty verdict Monday afternoon in Lee County Court. Welling was found guilty of five counts of first-degree murder in the death of Delmar “Leroy” Daniels, as well as a count of home invasion.

33-year-old faces 26 to 180 years in prison

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

DIXON – Maybe it was the all the DNA and print evidence – his blood in splatters at Leroy Daniels’ home, his bare footprints tracked in blood across the hallway’s gray tile floor, and in the kitchen, and in the bathroom.

Daniels’ blood still caked on his body, a day later.

Or maybe it was all the personal things he shed at and near the Watch online bloody crime scene: his state ID, Go to saukvalhis broken flip-flops, a necklace ley.com to watch that held a vial of his brother’s videos of closing ashes, engraved with his brother’s statements and the name and found next to Leroy’s reading of the verbattered corpse. dict Monday in the In any event, it took the eight Matthew Welling men and four women in Matthew murder trial.

Welling’s Lee County Court jury just an hour Monday afternoon to convict him of five counts of first-degree murder and one count of home invasion.

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Lee County Assistant State’s Attorney Peter Buh delivers his closing argument Monday morning in the case against Matthew Welling, referring to the defendant as a drunk, angry, lying coward at one point.

DIXON – A former official from the Lee-Ogle Transportation System was on paid administrative leave for about 4 months before she resigned in mid-March, a top Lee County official said Monday morning.

Lee County Board Chairman Rick Ketchum, D-Amboy, confirmed that Kathy Lalley, then the assistant director for LOTS, was put on leave just before ThanksKathy giving, because Lalley she was believed to have committed insubordination.

“It was only supposed to be for 30 days,” Ketchum said. “The state’s attorney got involved, and everything got Rick bogged down.”

Ketchum Board chairman Lalley had a consays Lalley was flict with the proonly to be on gram’s executive paid leave for director, Jaime 30 days, but Blatti, Ketchum process “got said. bogged down.”

“Their working relationship was not good. That’s the reason she was placed on administrative leave,” he said. “They had different views on how the job should be done. That’s what led to her resignation. Anything else is just speculation.”

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Matthew Welling is handcuffed in Lee County Court on Monday afternoon after a jury of his peers found him guilty of five counts of first-degree murder of Delmar “Leroy� Daniels.

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The 33-year-old Amboy man, who has no previous criminal record, faces 26 to 180 years in prison for slashing, stabbing and beating Daniels, 79, in the early hours of July 18, 2012 with a jagged, broken glass vase, all of about 10 inches long.

He will be required to serve the full term for murder, and at least 85 percent of the sentence for home invasion. At the request of the prosecutor, Lee County Assistant State’s Attorney Peter Buh, Judge Ron Jacobson revoked Welling’s $2 million bail.

The autopsy showed Daniels had a broken jaw, broken ribs, a broken nose, and more than 30 cuts and stabs to his head alone. In the end, though, he bled to death from a long, deep slash to the back of his neck, Buh said.

Daniels answered a knock at 2 a.m. and opened the door to Welling, who earlier in the night had threatened to kill another man he’d just met in an Amboy bar, over a woman he also had just met. “When you go home tonight and go to sleep, I’m going to come break in and kill you,�

Welling had told the man.

Daniels had the ultimate misfortune of living near that man, and in a home that looked remarkably similar.

He died because Welling, who downed about 10 beers and several shots in about 3 hours, was out-ofcontrol-angry and drunk, and went to the wrong house, Buh said, calling the crime “a rage murder.� “What a truly senseless tragedy that this defendant caused to the Daniels family,� Buh said. In closing statements, he referred to Welling as a drunk, angry, lying coward who “butchered� the loving father, brother, grandfather, for absolutely no reason, then failed to call for help and left him to die.

As he had throughout the 4-day trial, Welling showed little emotion as the verdict was read. He did not take the stand in his own defense; during an interview after his arrest, he told police he woke up the day after Daniels was killed “covered in blood.� He said he did not remember killing the elderly man.

Daniels’ daughter, Lisa O’Connell, who found her disabled mother, Betty, sitting next to her father’s brutalized body 17 hours

Defense attorney Bob Thompson argues that the state failed to prove his client, Matthew Welling, intended to murder Delmar “Leroy� Daniels. after he was killed, struggled to hold back tears after the verdict. Outside the courtroom, she and her sisters hugged the prosecution team, and softly sobbed.

Each of the five firstdegree murder counts came with varying elements that had to be proven. Count one says Welling intended to kill Daniels; count two says he intended to do great bodily harm to Daniels; count three says he knew striking Daniels on the head would kill him; count four says he knew striking him would create the strong probability of death or great bodily harm; and count five says Welling killed Daniels during the course of a forcible felony, i.e. home invasion.

To convict him of home invasion, the jury had to agree that Welling entered the home, invited in or not, with the intent to commit a crime and knowing that someone was in the home.

(A count of home invasion pertaining to Betty Daniels was dismissed earlier in the case.)

In his closing statements, Welling’s attorney, Lee County Public Defender Bob Thompson, argued that the state had failed to prove the all-important element of intent. No witnesses were able to point to what was in Welling’s mind, he said.

No one could say what he did or did not know.

Thompson did not call any defense witnesses during the evidentiary portion of the trial; that was the defendant’s right, he reminded the jury. It is up to the state to prove guilt; Welling was presumed innocent.

That presumption disappeared at 3 p.m., when Jacobson read the verdict and dismissed the jury.

Welling is set to be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. June 25.

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Streetscape work scheduled to start today Portion of First Avenue work expanded to include both lanes

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

DIXON – Work on the downtown streetscape project is scheduled to begin this morning.

The first p h a s e , w h i c h includes a portion of First Street, a portion of Peoria Jim Avenue and Burke a portion of Third Street, could be completed in July, Commission Jeff Kuhn said.

Colleen Although Brechon there were more pleas from residents during the regular City Council meeting Monday night to reconsider the 3-2 decision to go with diagonal parking instead of parallel parking on the south side of First Street between Hennepin and Galena avenues, the diag-

onal parking plans will remain.

Barricades to close the streets and equipment for the work were in place by Monday night. Around 4 p.m., a change in the schedule and the blocked streets was approved, Kuhn said.

Instead Paul of working Kuhn on one side of First Street between Hennepin and Galena avenues at a time, Fischer Excavating Inc. of Freeport told the city it could shorten the work on that block from 10 weeks to 7, Kuhn said, by blocking both lanes of traffic and doing both sides at once.

Last month, the Dixon City Council awarded a contract for the streetscape work to Fischer Excavating for nearly $5.8 million, a portion of which will be paid for by KSB Hospital for work to a parking lot off Ottawa Avenue.

To attend There will be a public meeting about proposed semitrailer routes through the city at 6 p.m. May 22 at Public Safety Building, 220 S. (ENNEPIN !VE The Dixon City CounCIL NEXT MEETS AT p.m. June 2 at City Hall, 121 W. Second St., on the second floor in the Council Chambers.

Go to www.DiscoverDixon.org or call City Hall at 815-288-1485 for an agenda or more information.

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A section of Peoria Avenue between Second and Third streets will be closed this afternoon, as the city prepares for its downtown streetscape project. The first phase, which includes portions of First Street, Peoria Avenue and Third Street, could be completed in July, Commission Jeff Kuhn said.

The city also contracted Wendler Engineering Services Inc. and Willett, Hofmann & Associates, for a combined $321,000, to do engineering work and planning for the project, bringing the total streetscape cost to about $6.1 million.

The issue of diagonal

parking or parallel parking has been debated during previous City Council meetings, and the decision to go with diagonal parking – for more spaces and easier parking – was supported

by Kuhn and commissioners Dennis Considine and David Blackburn.

Several residents voiced concern over the change and said it would diminish the aesthetics of the block and create safety hazards for parking.

But on the eve of the project’s start, the City Council’s division on the issue didn’t budge.

Mayor Jim Burke and Commissioner Colleen Brechon were on the side of parallel parking.

Semitrailer traffic The city will hold two public meetings to gather feedback and discuss a proposed ordinance limiting what city streets semitrailers could drive on.

The first meeting will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the second meeting will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. Both meetings will be held at the Public Safety Building.

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Alderman stepping down amid SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL police chief’s exit, controversy CANCER SURVIVORS Official ‘didn’t realize he was getting in middle of it,’ mayor says

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PROPHETSTOWN – A Prophetstown City Council member resigned late last week, apparently as a result of the controversy surrounding the mayor’s decision to fire the longtime police chief.

Alderman Les Wilson served a little more than 2 months on the council, having been sworn in March 11. He was appointed by the mayor and approved by the council to fill a vacant seat.

Mayor Steve Swanson confirmed Wilson’s departure.

“He just said he was sorry he was going to turn in his resignation. He said he didn’t realize he was getting in the middle of it,� said Swanson, referring to the controversy over the chief.

Earlier this month, the mayor fired Police Chief Mike Fisk, who started in 1991. Swanson said he had discussed his plan with the six council members, and that they backed the move.

Under state law, the mayor has the power to dismiss the police chief.

Swanson said the council members hadn’t backed away from their support.

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He said Alderman Wilson lives near Fisk’s parents, and that they had been friends. “That got to him,�

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The mayor has declined to give a reason for firing Fisk, saying he made the decision after much reflection. Fisk was the not the subject of any investigation or disciplinary action, Swanson said.

The mayor said he and the former chief had differences, but he separated his personal feelings from public business.

Wilson and Fisk couldn’t be reached for comment.

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OBITUARIES William R. ‘Bill’ Sharp DIXON – William Richard “Bill� Sharp, 72, of Dixon, died Friday, May 16, 2014, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was a carpenter for more than 50 years, retiring from Union Local 790 in 2003.

William was born Aug. 21, 1941, in Dixon, the son of Leslie and Mary Kathryn “Katie�

(Keller) Sharp. He married Arletta Swartz on Jan. 13, 1996, in Oregon. Bill was in the Army and served as a military police officer at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

In his later years, he had many enjoyable moments having coffee and breakfast with his friends at River’s Edge in Dixon. Bill enjoyed woodworking and restoring cars. He was one of the first residents to build and occupy a home in Lost Nation, and built the signs at the East and West entrances. Bill was a lover of dogs and had a special place in his heart for his beagle, Buddy.

Survivors include his wife, Arletta Sharp of Dixon; two sons, Cory (Lory) Sharp of Har-

mon and Dennis (Tracy) Sharp of Dixon; his mother, Katie Sharp of Dixon; one sister, Susan (Kenneth) Buccola of Dixon; one stepson, Daniel Brown of Minnesota; two grandsons, Tyler Sharp of Rockford and Blayke Sharp of Dixon; three stepgrandsons, Trenton Sproul of Sterling, Matthew Gabbard of Rockford, and Lelind Brown of Beloit, Wisconsin; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Daymein Ellis of Sublette and Victoria “Tori�

Sproul of Sterling; one niece, Lisa (Rob) Blackburn of Dixon; and one nephew, Todd (Claudette) Buccola of North Aurora.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. The funeral will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ken Wasilewski officiating.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

A memorial has been established to Granny Rose Animal Shelter.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Susan D. Adams STERLING – Susan D. Adams, 56, of Sterling, died Monday, May 19, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Susan was born July 22, 1957, in Sterling, the daughter of Owen F. and Doris (King) Adams.

She worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years. Susan enjoyed fishing with her family and roller skating.

Survivors include one brother, Robert Adams of Tampico; many niec-

es and nephews; and one special friend, Terry Hensen.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Bill and James.

No services are scheduled at this time. McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

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Steve Jablonsky DIXON – Steve Jablonsky, 90, of Dixon, died Sunday, May 11, 2014, at Anam Care in Rockford.

He was an acoustical contractor for 43 years for Airtite Inc. in Dixon before his retirement in 1989.

Steve was born Dec. 17, 1923, in Phillips, Wisconsin, the son of Andrej and Judita (Balintova) Jablonsky. He married the love of his life and the one he could not live without, H. Virginia Schmidt, on June 8, 1946, in Chicago. She preceded him in death on March 7, 2014. Steve served in the Army 82nd Airborne during World War II, and was on the honor guard team for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Steve was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Dixon, Dixon Elks Lodge Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 779, and past exalted ruler.

Survivors include one son, Tim (Becky) Jablonsky of Dixon; two daughters, Jill (Tom)

Grindle of Belvidere, and Penney (John) Burke of Harvard; seven grandchildren, Nicky Dilger, Carrie (Shawn) Bibby, Shawn (Jennifer) Longanecker, Chad (Hannah) Rakowski, David (Jadine) Rakowski, Todd (Amber) Wells, and Ami (David) Vautsmeier; and 15 greatgrandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by five brothers, John, Paul, Mike, Andrew, and Steven Jablonsky; and one sister, Julia Jablonsky.

Entombment and full military graveside honors, provided by the Dixon combined veterans organizations, will be at 10 a.m Friday at Riverside Cemetery Mausoleum in Sterling.

Cremation rites have been accorded. PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Glenn L. Schoenholz DIXON – Glenn Loren Schoenholz, 85, of Dixon, formerly of Paw Paw, died Monday, May 19, 2014, at his daughter’s home in Sterling.

He was a lifelong farmer.

Glenn was born Feb. 12, 1929, in Paw Paw, the son of Arthur W. and Alma (Baxter) Schoenholz. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon and Sterling Moose Lodge, and a past member of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Glenn greatly enjoyed traveling to Texas, dancing, and participating in the Summer Harvest Festival as part of the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society at Chaplain Creek Historical Village.

Survivors include one son, David (Diane) Schoenholz of Oregon; three daughters, Christine Steder of Dixon, Diane (Jack) Sanders of Grand Detour, and Janet (John) Beiler of Sterling; his former wife, and mother of his children, Norma Heckman of Dixon; two brothers, Howard (Bernice) Schoenholz and Raymond Schoenholz, both of Paw Paw; 11 grandchildren, Chet (Heather) Klapprodt of

Dixon, Erin McClean of Virginia, Danielle (Louis McAfee) Roby, David Schoenholz Jr., and Jamie Schoenholz, all of Dixon, Mick (Erin) Schoenholz of Oregon, Megan Schoenholz of Belleville, Joanna (Nick) Kibble and Paula (Mike) Kibble, both of Dixon, April (Dan) Ramirez of Sterling, and Jessica (Trent Friday) Garza of Dixon; one stepgranddaughter, Ginger Sanders of Sterling; 23 greatgrandchildren; and his companion, Margaret Hall of Dixon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Donald Schoenholz and Vern Girton; and one grandson, John Beiler Jr. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 Friday and the funeral at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Frank Langholf, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Wyoming Cemetery in Paw Paw. PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established to Dixon Food Pantry.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Ann C. Myers BOONTON, N.J. – Ann C. Myers, 83, of Boonton, formerly of Dixon, died Friday, April 11, 2014.

She was born Feb. 24, 1931, in Morristown, New Jersey, the daughter of Daniel and Carmella (Rago) Antonaccio.

Survivors include her daughter, Sherry Myers of Rock Falls; her brother, Louis Antonaccio of Morristown; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, in 1981; her son, Tony; her sisters, Dolly

Desjadon and Evelyn Chiullo; her brother, Daniel Antonaccio; and her parents.

Local memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Kreider Services, 500 Anchor Road, Dixon, IL 61021.

Visit chapelhilldixon. com to send condolences.

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ILLINOIS | INCOME TAX VOTE

Longtime leader tested anew Madigan trying to persuade peers to support extension of hike SPRINGFIELD (AP) – On a golden plaque in the state Capitol that commemorates Illinois’ long history of House speakers, one name takes up three entire rows: Michael Madigan.

Now approaching 30 years in control of the deliberative body, the 72-year-old Chicago Democrat is the longest serving current House speaker in the country by nearly a decade and among the longest serving in the U.S. ever. His tenure was interrupted for only 2 years, when Republicans seized control in the mid-1990s.

No stranger to piecing together votes for unpopular legislation while protecting vulnerable members of his Democratic majority, Madigan’s powers of persuasion face a test this election year, as he works to convince reluctant members to support an extension of an income tax increase his party promised would be temporary 3 years ago.

What makes the stakes particularly high is that the tax extension is a priority for Gov. Pat Quinn, a fellow Democrat locked in an intense governor battle. His opponent, Republican venture

capitalist Bruce Rauner, hopes to become the first Illinois GOP governor in more than a decade.

For Madigan, equally important is helping his members win and preserving the strength of the majority that he controls – in this case, a vetoproof but not always reliable supermajority of just one vote, which could come in handy if Rauner is victorious in the fall.

With just 2 weeks left in the Legislature’s spring session, Madigan is on the spot to deploy all of his considerable tools, from access to the $5 million in his campaign war chests

to more subtle methods of leverage. But he also knows which caucus members from whom he can’t ask too much without losing them come the vote in November.

Madigan has conceded House Democrats are still “significantly away� from having enough votes for the tax extension, though their Senate counterparts do. Madigan’s office said as of Monday, they were still about 10 votes short of the 60 needed, with half a dozen members facing difficult re-election bids and others having pledged to oppose making the tax hike permanent.

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Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, presides over the veto session Nov. 14, 2006, in Springfield, at the Old State Capitol. Just how Madigan has become the longest-serving House speaker in the U.S. will be on display in the next few weeks, as he crafts a tricky vote to extend the state’s “temporary� income tax while protecting vulnerable members of his caucus – and his majority – from retribution in the November election.

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At some point, perhaps after the first of the year, another issue about Lalley surfaced, Ketchum said. He and other officials won’t give details about that issue, but have indicated that Lalley became the target of an investigation as a result.

In a letter to Sauk Valley Media last week, State’s Attorney Anna SaccoMiller said investigative

reports will be reviewed by another prosecuting agency and a decision about charges will be made.

In her March 14 resignation letter, Lalley said that after “much thought,� she had decided to resign. She said she would accept two of her last days in the form of personal time, as long as the county didn’t contest her application for unemployment benefits.

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resigned on her own terms.

She confirmed in an interview last week that she was getting unemployment ben efits, although it remains unclear why they would be granted to an employee who resigned. With a few limited exceptions, those benefits are given to people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. It is not, according to the state, for those who are “idle by choice.�

On Thursday, Sauk Valley Media submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to Lee County for documents related to Lalley’s unemployment claim, which would include the reason for her separation from the county.

Lalley was assistant director for nearly 2 years, making $44,000 a year.

She previously worked in the county treasurer’s office.

If she was on paid leave for about 4 months, as

Ketchum indicated, Lalley would have made $14,000 while away from work.

Blatti couldn’t be reached for comment.

Lalley said she was busy and couldn’t talk.

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STERLING – The City Council passed a resolution Monday authorizing the city manager to choose a new electricity supplier from a list of bidders.

The pricing bids are based on the whims of the open market, so they usually have a shelf life of just 24 hours. That reality is what spurred the decision to give one person the authority to act quickly, City Manager Scott Shumard said.

The city has sought bids for the second time since municipal electricity aggregation was allowed. Sterling’s first aggregation contract, with FirstEnergy Solutions, expires in August.

“We sought pricing on 2- and 3-year contracts last time and settled for the lowest 2-year contract,� Shumard said.

The city is again using Oregon-based Rock River Energy to solicit and recommend qualified bidders. Today, Shumard will meet with Mike Mudge, the energy services company’s owner. Mudge will present his bid recommendations, and Shumard says it’s likely a decision will be made.

Barry Cox was the only alderman to vote against the resolution. “So you guys [Mudge and Shumard] are gonna pick the years and the rate?� Cox asked. “You would actually be allowing me to choose with this resolution,�

Shumard replied.

Alderman Lou Sotelo said he saw no reason why the entire council needed to make the decision. “This isn’t the first contract; we’re familiar with

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Rock River Energy Services has played a key role in establishing aggregation programs throughout the area. Mudge is a retired ComEd employee who started the business in 2004, when deregulation created a unique need for his utility experience. “We pretty much take them through every step of the process,� Mudge said. “Everything from help

getting the referendums passed and gathering bid information, to helping with city ordinances and working with suppliers to get everything in order on their end.�

When the next supplier is selected, the new rates will not kick in until the first contract ends in August.

An Illinois bill allowing municipal electricity aggregation was passed in 2009, as the final phase of a statewide deregulation process that started 2 years earlier. Aggregation allowed municipalities to negotiate lower prices for residential electricity customers by pooling their usage. Residents must pass a local referendum to institute the process, from which individual users can opt out.

The savings for municipalities is not likely to be as pronounced as it was in the early days of aggregation. The spread between ComEd and other bidders was larger because

ComEd had been locked into long-term contracts with power producers that had been signed when prices were much higher than current wholesale prices. Those contracts are now expiring. “You won’t see the savings in the next round that you saw in the first round,�

Mudge warned. “Although there isn’t as much savings now, this has served as a bridge to Phase 3, which will be the smart grid era,�

Mudge said.

Aggregation has saved the city nearly $1.3 million during the course of this contract, Mudge told the council. There were 5,229 customers in the program, including a few very small businesses.

About 1,700 Sterling residents still use ComEd as their supplier.

Shumard said he has not ruled out going back to ComEd. “If that’s now the best deal for us, I have no problem using them again.�

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EDITORIAL | STATE BUDGET

Spend money to make money; what could be wrong with that?

R epublican lawmakers and other critics of House Speaker Michael Madigan’s budgetary strategy must have forgotten the old adage, You have to spend money to make money.

Madigan, the powerful Chicago Democrat who has led the House for nearly 3 decades, simply adapted that adage last week to a series of votes to approve a new state budget.

Yes, it’s true that budget writers normally set the amount of expected revenue first. Then they decide how the big pot of money will be allocated within the massive bureaucracy that constitutes Illinois state government.

But Madigan does not know yet exactly what revenue to expect; specifically, whether legislators will extend the “temporary� 5 percent income tax rate past Jan. 1, or whether the rate will expire and decline to 3.75 percent.

What we think

A new wrinkle in state budgeting was introduced last week in Springfield. Did House Speaker Michael Madigan put the cart before the horse? Let the public decide.

Such a decline could mean an estimated revenue drop of $1.8 billion for the final 6 months of the 2014-15 state budget, which is the one the Legislature must complete before May 31.

With time running out, Madigan employed his version of the “spend money, make money� adage.

THE SPEAKER’S TEAM ran a series of 80 appropriations measures through the House last week that call for the state to spend about $37 billion next fiscal year.

Whoa, said one state lawmaker. Madigan is “putting the cart before the horse,� as state Rep. David Harris, R-Arlington Heights, described the move. Republicans, you see, believe revenue

will be closer to $34 billion.

Horsefeathers! Doesn’t Rep. Harris know you have to spend money (even if you don’t have it) to make money?

Madigan explained it himself Wednesday. “Our purpose in advancing the budget first is to set the bar against which we will work to convince people to vote for the revenue,�

Madigan said. “We try to persuade people. We’re not in the business of issuing threats,� he added.

Hmm. With the spending bar set higher, Madigan hopes to then “persuade� the full House to “make money,� or retain that $1.8 billion in revenue that otherwise would vanish starting Jan. 1, 2015.

And because of his dual roles of House speaker and Illinois Democratic Party chairman, Madigan is accustomed to getting what he wants.

THE STRATEGY LEFT some of Madigan’s fellow Democrats scratching their heads. State Sen. Dan Kotowsky, D-Park Ridge, said, “I’d have a very hard time voting for a budget based on revenue that we don’t have.�

Ah, Senator. You think too rationally.

Remember, the federal government for decades has budgeted and spent money that it doesn’t have.

And now, Speaker Madigan has brought the same strategy to Springfield.

Perhaps Madigan did plop the legislative cart firmly in front of the taxpaying horse. But if his strategy works, Illinois’ finances could soon mirror the federal governments’. What could be wrong with that?

THE READER’S VOICE

People matter; support Quinn’s proposed budget CAROL FITZGERALD Rock Falls

This year, as the state Legislature faces the annual challenge of adopting a budget for the coming year, the YWCA of the Sauk Valley urges legislators to consider a basic principle: people matter.

Because people matter,

our state budget must include adequate funding for human services.

At the YWCA, state funding supports our services to hundreds of survivors of violence every year.

Thanks to state funds, we are able to support and assist people as they recuperate and pull their lives back together.

We want to be there for school children, so they can learn about their rights to feel safe, strong, and free from sexual abuse, bullying, and

harassment.

We need to be there for families as they rebuild their lives. We have seen the huge difference we can make, helping people stay safer as they build confidence, independence, and a better life.

The governor has released two budget options. One would reduce our services by at least 25 percent – meaning that we might have to turn away many, many people who need help.

The other option, the governor’s recommended budget, would allow us to keep our full range of services, which are essential to our neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends.

We ask everyone to join us in asking our legislators to support the governor’s recommended budget. Because people matter ... they really do.

Note to readers: Carol Fitzgerald is executive director of the YWCA of the Sauk Valley.

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Every year, we get at least one “corporate fight� in Springfield. Two or more corporations or industries will duke it out over some proposed law change.

This year has been relatively quiet until probably a few weeks ago. Psychologists want the right to dispense prescriptions to their patients, even though they’re not medical doctors. The doctors are opposed, and so are the psychiatrists. Both sides recently hired a bevy of Statehouse lobbyists.

But the biggest issue to develop this spring was the fight between taxi company owners and ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft. Rather than call a cab company or wave down a taxi on the street, ride-share consumers use smart phone apps to book their rides.

It’s become hugely popular in many cities around the world, but taxi company owners see the industry as an encroachment on their turf.

The ride-share companies started operating in Chicago without so much as a “How do you do� to the local government regulators, and the fairly heavily regulated taxi companies retaliated.

They initially tried to put the ride-sharing companies out of business with a ridiculously over-the-top bill.

Attempts at compromise failed. Eventually, a somewhat reasonable bill emerged, but Uber and Lyft fought it hard, and both sides bulked up.

Their spending rapidly escalated as independent contract lobbyists were hired left and right.

But the Statehouse spending may not have stopped there.

Earlier this month, some wealthy taxi company owners converged on Springfield and met with the Legislative Black Caucus at their headquarters near the Statehouse. The taxi owners’ goal was to persuade the legislators to support tough – some would say too tough – regulations of Uber and Lyft.

Most House Black Caucus members subsequently voted for the regulatory bill, along with the vast majority of most other state representatives.

RUMORS SOON BEGAN flying, though, that the taxi owners had donated money to the Black Caucus Foundation’s annual golf outing. The Black Caucus Foundation is a private, not-for-profit organization that raises money for things like college scholarships.

Maze Jackson, a former Statehouse lobbyist, was named the foundation’s executive director effective March 1. Jackson

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terminated his lobbying registration in late February. Before he did so, he worked with a lobbying firm that now represents the taxi industry.

Jackson admitted last week that he had held “discussions� of a “possible� donation, but he flatly denied that anything was solidly pledged and defended the talks because, he said, they were not directly related to any legislation. The donation wasn’t discussed at the meeting with legislators, he insisted.

The Black State Rep. C a u c u s Ken Durkin Foundation D-Chicago is prohibited Durkin is from being chairman of the Legislative involved in Black Caucus. politics, and Jackson said he’s committed to raising as much money as he can from anyone he can for minority scholarships.

State Rep. Ken Dunkin, D-Chicago, is chairman of the Black Caucus. He also flatly denied that anything untoward had taken place.

OTHER MEMBERS OF the Black Caucus, however, privately expressed worries that the situation could taint their foundation in an era when even a slight appearance of impropriety can invite a federal probe.

Jackson also claimed that a lobbyist for a ridesharing company had approached him about making a donation. But that lobbyist said that he was conversing with Jackson at the Statehouse and Jackson casually asked him what he was working on.

When the lobbyist told Jackson that he was lobbying for a ride-sharing company, Jackson said that the taxi companies had already donated to the foundation. The lobbyist said he told Jackson that his company would probably do the same, but he said he never actually followed up with his client.

One of the ride-sharing companies pushed this story hard last week in what was apparently a last-ditch attempt to derail the regulatory package. So far, though, the legislation appears to be on track.

There is no solid evidence right now of any direct quid pro quo here.

Obviously, though, this doesn’t look good on its face. At all. And it needs to stop.

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Guest marks his territory, in wrong bathroom Dear Abby: My husband has a male co-worker, “Bo,� who comes to our house occasionally. We have two bathrooms, one of which is in our bedroom. The other is the guest bathroom.

When Bo needs to use the restroom, he goes into our bedroom and uses ours. He never asks; he just goes in, even after I have pointed out the guest bathroom. It creeps me out. I feel like he’s invading my personal space, and I think it’s rude.

What can I do, since pointing out the guest bathroom hasn’t worked?

Bo is intimidating.

He thinks he can do whatever he wants. Please tell me what I can do.

Because you can’t seem to convey the message to “Bo the Boor,� before his next visit, ask your husband to tell him that guests are supposed to use the guest bathroom.

And if that doesn’t discourage him, install a lock on your bedroom door.

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

Dear Abby: My 21-yearold daughter, “Alex,� and her 6-year-old moved into – Creeped Out an apartment with her in Greenville 18-year-old boyfriend. We had a tough time accepting this, but I make do, Dear Creeped Out: I because I love Alex and agree your husband’s want to be part of her life. co-worker’s behavior is My boyfriend of 8 years, creepy. If you have medications in your bathroom, “Niles,� can’t accept my daughter’s new boyyou should check to be friend. We were invited sure he isn’t helping over for dinner, and Niles himself to some of them refused to go. when he visits.

How do I handle this? I feel all future events will be strained, and I’ll be forced to choose between my daughter and Niles.

Please advise. – Sad Mother in New Jersey Dear Sad Mother: Tell Niles that if you must choose between him and your daughter, you will choose your daughter.

Her romance may – or may not – last forever, but your relationship with her will. There is nothing to be gained by punishing her and alienating her young man. If Niles has a problem with that, do not let him make it your problem, too. Continue your relationship with your daughter and see Niles separately.

Dear Abby: Today is my 50th birthday. I’m a person with a few close friends, but I’m not widely social.

The members of my book club knew it was my birthday when we met a few days ago. I had mentioned it before our meeting. Nothing was said when we met.

My best friend is going on vacation and hasn’t remembered. My husband asked me what plans I had made for us to do today. My sister, bless her, has been wonderful and feels responsible to try to make this day special for me.

Is it really my job to plan a celebration and remind everyone I’m close to? I have talked enough about

how important this particular birthday is to me.

I’m hurt that no one feels I’m worth the effort. Am I making too big a deal out of this? – Vexed in Vermont

previous business day.

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

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

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

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

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

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 6815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

Spring band concert by fifth through eighth grade students, 6 p.m., Rock Falls Middle School, Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-6228838.

Dear Vexed: I think so.

My dear mother used to say, “If you want something done right, do it yourself!� That’s good advice when those around you are too preoccupied to be as nurturing as you would like them to be.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, May 20 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Community coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m. Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994.

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

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

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

Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside

County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

National Honor Society Induction and Spring Awards ceremony, 6 p.m., Paw Paw High School gym, 511 Chapman St., Paw Paw. Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-625-0354.

Wednesday, May 21 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open

Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

Sharing Life’s Memories, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St, Oregon, 815-7323252.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Wednesday, May 21 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, and WIC nutritional, educational, and coupon pick-up, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., KSB Hospital private dining room, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

The Breakfast Club, 8:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon. Serenity Hospice & Home: 815-732-2499.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Whiteside County Senior Center outreach caseworker, 9-10 a.m., Erie Public Library, 802 Eighth Ave., 815-6229230.

Rules of the Road class, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., 815-288-6563.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Foot clinic, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013 or 800-7821584.

Rock River Center representative, 9:30-11 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Sharing Life’s Memories Program, 10 a.m., Rock River

Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-7724213.

Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Insurance question and answer program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Amboy Community Center, 280 W. Wasson Road, 815-284-3371.

BorgWarner retiree lunch, 11:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Lunch and Learn, noon, The Post House, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anony-

mous Group, noon, 8 p.m., open, Big Book, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Countryside Manor, 625 Countryside Lane, Dixon.

Free blood pressure checks, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815-8572550.

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

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., McReynolds Towers, 1000 Washington Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-6250382.

Free blood pressure clinic, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Odell Library community room, 307 S. Madison, Morrison.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

Buddy Bags packing, 5-6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815541-2122.

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815625-0333.

Walnut Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815-379-2159.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., closed, steps, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., conference room, Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212.

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

Dixon Area Detachment Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin.

Thursday, May 22 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

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

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815626-0034.

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

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

American Red Cross blood drive, noon-6 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., clearance required,

BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

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

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

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

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6-7 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7:30 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-284-7569.

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

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

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

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BUSINESS | AT&T’S PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF DIRECTV

What consumers can expect from deal LOS ANGELES (AP) – Ready to bundle your mobile phone and TV bills together? That is one of the changes customers can expect, if AT&T Inc.’s proposed $48.5 billion acquisition of DirecTV is approved by regulators.

Here’s a quick look at the consumer impact of the deal, based on information provided by the companies: Q. How will my bill change?

A. For the time being, not at all. The deal is subject to government approval in both the United States and Latin America. Until the transaction is approved, the compa-

nies will operate separately. AT&T and DirecTV expect to close the deal within 12 months.

After that, however, the companies say a single bill for mobile phone, Internet service and TV can be offered in certain areas.

Q. Will prices rise?

A. That is a concern when competition is eliminated. AT&T offers its U-verse video in 22 states, while DirecTV is offered nationwide. The overlap accounts for 25 percent of all U.S. households. Competition helps keep prices to consumers low. Just look at the deals that companies like Dish

offer to steal you away from your current TV provider. Or think of how easy it is to get a discount on TV or Internet service from your cable provider when AT&T improves Internet speeds in your area. The reverse is true when competition goes away.

To ameliorate the harm to consumers by reducing the number of TV competitors in many markets from four to three, the companies vowed to offer DirecTV on a stand-alone basis for at least 3 years at nationwide prices that won’t rise or fall depending on local market conditions.

AT&T will also offer standalone Internet service for 3 years, so consumers who don’t want to pay it for TV service can use video providers like Netflix or Hulu.

DirecTV never offered Internet service, so prices won’t be directly impacted by the takeover.

Q. Will there be consumer benefits?

A. AT&T says it will use cost savings – targeted at $1.6 billion a year – to roll out high-speed broadband to 15 million more homes, mostly in rural areas, within 4 years. That could improve speeds for people in areas with poor Internet connectivity,

Internet providers treat all traffic equally, regardless of the type of content?

A. Similar to Comcast’s promise when it bought NBCUniversal, AT&T says it will abide by the Federal Communications Commission’s 2010 open Internet order for 3 years, despite it being struck down by a court. While the FCC is in the midst of changing those rules to allow for paid-priority fast lanes on the Internet with certain restrictions, sticking by the old order will effectively prevent AT&T from discriminating against Web traffic on its network for the time being.

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MAKANDA

Equine services provide alternatives Therapeutic riding, more offered for physically disabled

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MAKANDA (AP) – Individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities might have an alternative to drug-based therapy.

The Specialized Equine Services at Giant City Stables in Makanda offers equine therapy, which is a therapeutic tool of the physically disabled. The therapy is also used for treating a wide variety of psychological and mental disorders, said Ramona Twellman, executive director of Specialized Equine Services. “If somebody has a physical disability, they often have range of motion and balance issues, so the therapy helps with stretching and balance issues,� Twellman said. “When riding a horse, the motion mimics the walking motion of the human.�

She said the therapy also helps individuals to build their core strength, so later they can be more mobile in their legs and hips.

For individuals with cognitive issues, the therapy helps the brain think in a different manner than usual. “We help with word and color recognition, and we play games in the arena where they have to go find things. It is basically puzzle solving,� Twellman said. “It makes them combine multiple activities.�

The therapy is also for wounded military and veterans impacted by

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AT&T currently offers some plans that bundle DirecTV service. By deepening the partnership, the companies could offer more ways for customers to save through bundling.

Q. What does this mean for so-called net neutrality, the principle that

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Peggy Nott, an equine sciences student at Southern Illinois University, brushes Tootsie on April 28 while interning at Giant City Stables in Makanda. The stables provide specialized equine services and therapeutic riding for the physically disabled. post-traumatic stress disorder.

Twellman said working with and around the horses helps them learn the proper sequence and order of completing tasks so the horses remain cooperative and responsive. She said the order and direction required to develop riding and driving skills are familiar

strategies to military personnel. “They are in such a heighten state of awareness all the time that they get overwhelmed if you start throwing things really fast at them,�

Twellman said. “The horses are very similar, so it is really non-confrontational.�

Patricia Nardini,

president of Specialized Equine Services board of directors, said the notfor-profit organization funds 50 percent of the cost of each lesson and 100 percent of each lesson for veterans. “It is very rewarding to provide this service,�

Nardini said. “I feel this is something that just needs to be done.�

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Monday morning came and went. Still no call from Brock. Her phone calls, still going straight to voicemail.

Brock usually called on his way to work in the morning, Connie said, but that day he didn’t. “I was getting worried, because he hadn’t called,� she said.

She decided that after work she would swing by the apartment to check on it.

On her way there, though, she drove past a house where Brock and Kenneth were supposed to be putting on a new roof.

The shingles were lying on the ground, untouched – it was clear the men had made no progress.

Then, Connie drove to the apartment.

There she saw that the porch door and screen door were open. Curtains billowed from an open window of their thirdfloor apartment. Brock’s car was there.

She went up to the apartment door and knocked. No answer.

Then, Connie called her husband and asked him to meet her at their Rock Falls home. Dallas did, and together the two drove to the apartment. “When I arrived there, I looked up on the balcony – it was hot that day – the patio door was open and the screen door was open,� said Dallas Branson, the second witness called by the state on Monday. “And the curtains were blowing out the window, and that didn’t look right to me.�

He walked up the stairs and knocked on the door.

Again, no answer.

He pushed on the door.

It gave a little, but there was something in the way – something blocking him from pushing it open all the way. He got it open maybe 4 or 5 inches, he said, when he looked down to figure out what was causing the resistance.

It was a body – that of Kilynna Blake. He could see her head, covered in dry blood. He looked a bit farther, he said, and there was his son, Brock, facedown and unresponsive. “And then I looked a little bit farther and I seen two little legs,� he said – the legs of Kilynna’s son, Dayan, sticking into the air.

In a panic, he yelled out to his son, but Brock didn’t answer.

Dallas turned around, slamming the door behind him, and raced down the stairs to his wife. “I said, ‘They’re gone.

They’re all dead. They’re

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Nicholas Sheley looks around the courtroom during opening arguments Monday at the Rock Island County Justice Center. Sheley is on trial for the deaths of Brock Branson, 29; his fiancee, Kilynna Blake, 20; her 2-year-old son, Dayan; and Kenneth Ulve, 25, in Rock Falls in June 2008. It’s Sheley’s third murder trial in Illinois. all dead,’ and [Connie] wanted to go up there, but I said ‘No.’�

Next, he tried to dial 911, but couldn’t because he was shaking so badly.

It was a neighbor who ended up placing the call.

The timeline of events fit right into the middle of the puzzle that Assistant Attorney General Bill Elward had laid out before the jury during his opening statement Monday afternoon, the story of how, over the course of 7 days, eight people in this state and in Missouri were killed – all, prosecutors say, at the hands of Sheley.

The story is part of what Elward called “a complicated cocktail� of forensic evidence that links Sheley to various crime scenes throughout the state. It started on June 23, 2008, in Sterling with the death of 93-year-old Russell Reed, and ended in Festus, Missouri, on June 29, at a different crime scene where the bodies of Arkansas couple Jill and Tom Estes, both 54, were found behind a gas station trash bin about a mile and a half from the hotel parking lot where they were killed. Evidence of that out-of-state crime, it’s been decided, won’t be presented to the jury.

The actions that led up to the four Rock Falls deaths started out that same Saturday, June 28, when Connie and Dallas last saw their son. At 8 a.m. that day in Rock Island, the state says, Sheley stole an Illinois Oil Co. truck, a shirt, and a cap – the outfit he wore as he drove the stolen truck to Galesburg that day.

Once in Galesburg, Elward said, Sheley stopped at a gas station, but had only $3 to buy gas.

Video surveillance obtained from the store, and shown to the jury

by Elward, shows Sheley leaving the gas station

and driving away in the Illinois Oil Co. truck.

Elward said that a little later, Sheley returned to the gas station, this time driving Ronald Randall’s truck. The gas station attendant recognized him and noticed blood on his cheek, on his body, and on his hands, and that he had adopted a new flannel shirt, worn on top of the stolen Illinois Oil Co. clothing he’d been wearing earlier.

Sheley bought a six-pack of Bud Light, a lighter, and a pack of Newport cigarettes.

Elward said Sheley smoked one of those cigarettes in the Rock Falls apartment around the time he killed the four residents. It was found at the foot of the bed in Brock Branson’s bedroom, with Sheley’s DNA on it, as were the discarded Illinois Oil Co. clothes bearing DNA from Sheley, from the Rock Falls victims, and from Randall.

That was in the east bedroom. In the apartment’s west bedroom, Kenneth Ulve’s body was found by investigators in a chair, his head bloodied and slumped to the left.

Kilynna, Brock, and Dayan were found in the apartment’s living room hallway.

About 11 p.m. on the Saturday that the four were killed, Elward said, a neighbor heard a loud thud, and someone screaming, “Oh no, stop!�

A little less than an hour after that, Sheley picked up his then-wife, Holly.

He was wearing a new set of clothes – a gray Bears shirt that, prosecutors say, he had stolen from Brock Branson’s apartment.

The two drove around in the stolen truck for a while before he dropped her off. She noticed the passenger seat was wet.

Elward said that was

because it was covered in Randall’s blood.

That’s when Sheley headed to Festus.

Two other witnesses to testify Monday were first responders to the scene and members of the Rock Falls Police Department: Officer James Hollaway and Detective Sgt. Jay Koett.

The two talked about the scene they walked in on, about the hot wind that blew through the apartment, and about the “smell of decay� that permeated the place.

During the course of testimony Monday, Sheley’s attorney, Jeremy Karlin, declined to crossexamine any of the witnesses.

In his opening statement, Karlin reminded jurors that they should listen to all of the evidence before deciding Sheley’s guilt or innocence. “The more sensational a crime, the easier it is to obtain a conviction,� he said. “What I’m asking you to do is not easier. “Only at the close of

ABOVE: Jeremy Karlin, attorney for Nicholas Sheley, gives his opening statement Monday during Sheley’s murder trial at the Rock Island County courthouse. “The law will guide you and instruct you to what I believe is the only conclusion in this case, that Mr. Sheley is not guilty of these charges, and that the state has not met its burden of proof,� Karlin told jurors.

BELOW: Rock Falls Police Detective Sgt. Jay Koett describes a photo of the crime scene at an apartment in Rock Falls on June 30, 2008.

this case ... and only after you deliberate can you start considering those types of conclusions. ...

The law will guide you and instruct you to what I believe is the only conclusion in this case, that Mr. Sheley is not guilty of these charges, and that the state has not met its burden of proof.�

Sheley, 34, of Sterling is charged with 15 counts of first-degree murder in the the four Rock Falls deaths.

Though a murder weapon was never recovered, autopsy results have indi-

cated that the four were beaten with a hammer.

Elward said Monday that Kenneth suffered 11 blows to the head, Brock suffered seven, Kilynna had six, and her son, Dayan, at least four.

Sheley already is serving two life sentences for the murders of Randall, of Galesburg, and Reed, of Sterling; and is charged in the deaths of the Estes couple found in Festus.

After this trial is completed, Sheley will head to court in Missouri, where he could face the death penalty.

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ABOVE: Erie-Prophetstown’s Dylan Binion clears a hurdle during Monday’s Three Rivers Meet in Morrison. Binion won the 110 hurdles in 15.01 seconds, and the Panthers edged Newman for the team title.

BELOW: Newman’s Micah Trancoso receives the baton from Drew Rosengren for the final leg of the 3,200 relay.

Wealth of talents

Second chances can be a tricky thing.

The one the Bears gave Brandon Marshall has paid off, not only on the field, but also with what he has meant in the locker room and, most importantly, the mental health community.

Marshall himself now gets to cash in on the second (or third, whatever you want to call it) chance he received with a 3-year, $30 million extension signed Monday, keeping him in a Bears uniform through the 2017 season.

He was entering the final year of a 4-year, $47.5 million extension he signed when he was traded to Miami in 2010.

That deal may have had more money, but it was at the prime of his career. This is a nice sum for a receiver who just turned 30.

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MORRISON – Erie-Prophetstown’s strategy to spread the wealth led it to many riches, in the form of a first-place trophy, at the Three Rivers boys track and field meet on Monday.

The Panthers won just four events, but racked up points everywhere else in winning their fourth title in the past five seasons. They finished with 105 points, three more than runner-up Newman.

Those two squads were tied with 97 points entering the final event, the 1,600 relay.

Erie-Prophetstown placed second in that race to earn eight points, while the Comets

Team scores 1. Erie-Prophetstown 2. Newman 3. Bureau Valley

105 102 85

were fourth to add five points.

Erie-Prophetstown and Newman figure to battle it out again on Friday, when a Class 1A sectional is held in Erie.

“We didn’t load up the relays, like we might do for the sectional,” Prophetstown senior Chris Bauer said, “so we could get points in the individual races. I think we got a lot of points first through third, and that helped us win the meet.”

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Adding power to repertoire Murray caps stellar day with 2-run double in seventh

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Oregon’s Tyler Blume is called safe at home, just beating the tag of Morrison’s Joey Brackemyer (3) during Monday’s 2A Stillman Valley Regional game in Morrison. The Hawks won 5-2.

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MORRISON – Crafty. Consistent.

Controlled. Efficient. Dependable.

All of those words could be found describing Matt Murray on the back of his baseball card.

The lanky senior left-hander has a way on the mound that has made him a valuable commodity for the Oregon Hawks.

One word that wouldn’t likely be on that card is slugger.

Yet, despite his masterful performance on the rubber for Oregon during its 5-2 win over Morrison on Monday in a quarterfinal of the 2A Stillman Valley Regional,

the lead at 3-2 on a RBI single by Tyler Blume.

The bases were loaded as Bill Greul, working his first inning in relief of sophomore sensation Joey Brackemyer, delivered the pitch to Murray.

The Hawk ace drilled the ball high and deep against a stiff wind, and it finally rattled off the front of the fence down the left-field line. Two more runs scored, and the Hawks (7-19) had a comfortable three-run lead. it was his power at the plate that “I’ve never hit the ball that hard might be most memorable. in my life,” Murray said. “I just Murray stepped to the plate dur- don’t hit balls like that.” ing the top of the seventh inning REPERTOIRE CONTINUED ON B2 after Oregon has just reclaimed Star of the game: Matt Murray, Oregon, winning pitcher, took no-hitter into sixth inning, also had 2-run double Key performers: Tyler Blume, Oregon, RBI, run scored; Justin Jensen, Morrison, RBI Up next: 2A Stillman Valley Regional semifinal – No. 5 Morrison vs. No. 1 Byron, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday

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Chandler struck out 13 batters and walked four, while allowing two hits in 5 1/3 innings. Owen McConnell had two hits, both doubles, and two RBIs. Teammate Austin Meadows also had two hits, including a triple in the win. The Panthers advance to play the second-seeded Princeton Tigers at 4:30 p.m.

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Garrett Kness had two singles and the game-winning RBI for Milledgeville. The Missiles play No. 1 seed Fulton at 4:30 p.m.

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Bret Gittleson took the loss for AFC (5-16).

St. Bede 6, Bureau Valley 0: The Storm’s season came to an end in a quarterfinal game of the 2A Bureau Valley Regional in Peru.

Pecatonica-Durand 3, West Carroll 0: Trevor Jones took the

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Jones struck out nine and walked nine in four innings of work, while allowing three earned runs. The Thunder managed one hit, a single, by Shaun Magill.

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“I’ve never hit a ball over the fence, but to get it that far with the wind like it was, that’s something I’ll never forget,�

Murray said. “Matt and Tyler both came up with big hits after we gave up the lead in the sixth,� Oregon coach Adam Albrecht said. “That’s what you want from your seniors.

They stepped up when we need them.�

Greul (6-3) started the seventh, after Morrison had plated two runs in the sixth to tie the score.

Like Brackemyer before him, Greul was tested to throw strikes by the Oregon batters.

Joey Rowe and Adam Bittner coaxed walks to start the inning.

After Mason Smith popped out, Sawyer Reynolds hit a bloop single to right to load the bases for Blume. “Bill has been such a big leader for this team the last 4 years,� Morrison coach Ben Sondgeroth said. “We went to him to be our senior stopper. I think he came in a bit too revved up after the inning before, and started overthrowing the ball a little bit.�

Murray (4-6) needed seven pitches – he threw only 74 in the game – to retire the Mustangs in the seventh.

Murray took a no-hitter into the sixth inning.

While the wind hurt the break on his curveball, he was more than willing to throw strikes and let the Mustangs (16-6) hit the ball in the air. “I don’t throw to strike people out,� Murray said. “I just try to throw

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Oregon’s Matt Murray delivers a pitch during Monday’s regional game at Morrison. Murray held the Mustangs hitless until the sixth inning, and the Hawks advanced with a 5-2 win. strikes and get contact, and hope that my defense makes plays. “They were swinging early in the count and that helped me out. Then I could hear their coach telling them to lay off the first pitch, so I figured I could sneak a fastball up there to get ahead.�

Oregon scored once in the fourth, as Blume scored from second on a single to left by Luke Ziegler. The throw home

by Andy Bird was off line, but catcher Justin Jensen retrieved it and threw to Brackemyer covering the plate.

It was a bang-bang play, but Blume was ruled safe.

The play came an inning after Kollin Burn threw Bittner out at the plate from right field.

Mason Smith’s single in the fifth scored Joey Rowe to put Oregon up 2-0.

The Morrison bats – which had made some solid contact throughout the game – found the holes in the sixth.

Morrison’s Ryan VanZuiden broke up the no-hitter with a single to lead off the sixth. Bird moved him to second on a bunt, and then he advanced to third on a wild pitch.

Ben Tegeler singled to short right, but Bird didn’t score. Kollin Burn grounded out to score the Mustangs’ first run.

Jensen then tied the score with a single. “I didn’t think our approach at the plate was very good for most of the game,� Sondgeroth

said. “We weren’t being patient, and Murray took advantage of that. He pitched a great game. “This is rough. It’s not easy to go on a 12-game winning streak to end the season, and then come out and drop one like this.�

Brackemyer, who had allowed one earned run in 46 1/3 innings this season, allowed two against the Hawks.

Oregon forced him into deep counts. While Brackemyer had nine strikeouts, he also had six walks, and he left the game after throwing 110 pitches in six innings.

Oregon advances to play top-seeded Byron at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Stillman Valley High School.

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The Polo-Forreston boys track team capped off its first-place finish in the NUIC meet by winning the 1,600 relay on Monday in Milledgeville.

It boosted the Marcos’ team total to 137 points, 12 ahead of runner-up Pecatonica-Durand.

Max Barkalow, Brad Cavanaugh, Brian Cavanaugh and Kevin Cheeseman won the meet-clinching race. Brian Cavanaugh also won the high jump and triple jump to lead the way

for Polo-Forreston.

The Marcos’ AJ Dollmeyer won the discus.

Lena-Winslow’s Tristan Fox won the meet MVP after taking the 100, 200 and 400 dashes.

Boys tennis Dixon 3, Princeton 2:

Sam Bratt won at No. 1 singles, while teammate Zach Healy earned a three-set win at No. 2 singles to pace the Dukes (7-9) to a victory against visiting Princeton.

The No. 3 doubles team of Justin Wilson and Ian

South earned the lone doubles win, 7-6 (7-4), 6-1.

Newman 5, Rock Island 4: The Comets won two

of three doubles matches to help propel them to a close win.

Noah Leffelman and Drew Berger won in straight sets at No. 2 (6-0, 6-0), while Tucker Shoemaker and Elliott Frankfother won at No. 3, 2-6, 8-6, 10-3.

Andrew Schmitt, K.C. Knack and Frankfother each won their singles matches for Newman.

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Oregon’s Abby Bartling bolts from the batter’s box after laying down a bunt during Monday’s 2A Stillman Valley Regional game against Rockford Christian at Oregon Park West. The Hawks won 15-1 in five innings.

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Morgan Adolph did it all for Milledgeville in its 10-1 win over visiting AFC on Monday in a Class 1A Eastland Regional quarterfinal game.

Adolph struck out 11 batters and allowed one unearned run in seven innings. She walked six and gave up one hit. She also did damage with the bat, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Brey Henson added three RBIs for the Missiles.

Cassidy Koning took the loss for the Raiders, and Lauren Meurer recorded their only hit.

Rock Island 6, Dixon 0: Rock Island scored six runs in the top half of the seventh to win at Dixon.

Haley Fitzsimmons had three hits for the Duchesses, and teammate Brooke Bailey had a double, but they couldn’t score. Erin Smith took the loss for the Dixon.

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mer Rhea had two hits, including a triple, with two RBIs, and teammate Bella Holley hit a triple and added an RBI in the win for the Hawks in the first round of the 2A Stillman Valley Regional.

Abby Baker earned the win for Oregon. She went three scoreless innings and allowed four hits, walked two, and struck out four. Baker also knocked in two runs.

Fulton 22, Eastland 2, 5 inn.: Every Fulton bat-

Maddy Andresen walked four times and scored three runs, while teammates Olivia Edfors, Faith Kennedy and Jenna Jones also scored three runs in the win.

West Carroll 8, Riverdale 5: West Carroll was

down by five runs heading into the sixth, but scored five in the sixth to tie the score at 5-5.

The Thunder then added three more in the top of the seventh, and held on for a win at the 2A Morrison Regional.

Abby Maike earned the win for the Thunder (1218), allowing five runs (three earned) in seven innings. Brianna Kampmeier went 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI, while teammate Monica Smith had a double and three RBIs in the win.

Bureau Valley 10, St. Bede 6: The Storm ter scored at least one

run in the blowout win advanced in the 2A St. during the 1A Eastland Bede Regional with the win.

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Newman Nolan McGinn competes in the triple jump during Monday’s Three Rivers Meet at Morrison. McGinn and Fulton’s Rodney Gossard battled for the triple jump crown, but McGinn up ended winning with a jump of 43-11 1/2.

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“Everyone ran great across the board,� ErieProphetstown coach Jon Schlagheck said. “We didn’t rely on just two or three kids. It was truly a team effort. I don’t think we took that many first places, but we had kids score in every event. That was really the key.�

The individual wins for the Panthers came from Dylan Binion in the 110 hurdles and Jared Cole in the pole vault.

Binion came within .03 of his top time in the 110 hurdles, winning with a time of 15.01 seconds. “I ran a good race,� Binion said. “It was good competition this year, so I’m excited to see what the sectional brings.�

Cole added 6 inches to his personal best in the pole vault by clearing 12-6. Another vaulter, Jacob Gross of Sherrard, cleared that height, but Cole won on fewer misses.

Relay wins were posted by the 400 team of Kyle Pannier, Kody Wetzell, Seth Cameron and Bauer (44.52), and the 3,200 team of Tyler DeVault, Josh Paul, Travis Shipp and Lucas White (8:28.57).

The Panthers were also second in two events (high jump and 1,600 relay) and third in six more (triple jump, 100, 200, 400, 1,600 and 800 relay).

The most compelling competition in the meet occurred in the triple jump, where Newman’s Nolan McGinn broke his

own school record three different times in taking first place.

In the preliminaries, McGinn uncorked a jump of 43-0 1/2 on his second jump, bettering the school mark of 42-8 he set as a freshman at the state meet in 2012.

That mark didn’t last long, however. Fulton’s Rodney Gossard, who went 42-7 in the prelims, produced a jump of 43-3 1/2 with his first and only jump of the finals.

Shortly after that, an inspired McGinn took his first finals jump and pieced together a distance of 43-5. “[Gossard] is a really good jumper, and he’s improved a ton this season,� McGinn said, “but I really wanted conference.

I wanted that title. I got it freshman year and didn’t get it last year. I was feeling good today, and I felt if I kept jumping, I’d keep improving, and I was right.�

With the pressure off, McGinn took one more hop, skip and jump – and it turned out to be the best. It measured 43-11 1/2, within a whisker of the conference mark of 44-2, set by Bureau Valley’s Adam Sanden in 2010. “It did really free me up,�

McGinn said. “I just went out there and jumped, trusted my mark, and it worked out.�

Junior sprinter Brady Rude established himself as the fastest man in the conference by taking both the 100 (10.97) and 200 (22.54). He also teamed with Micah Tran-

coso, McGinn and Ethan Nash to take the 800 relay (1:33.03).

It was the first competition for Rude since he tweaked his left hamstring on his first long jump attempt at the Oregon Invitational on May 2.

He nosed out Morrison’s Ryan Mayberry by .03 in both short sprints. “Coming back, after not running for 2 weeks, I just wanted to see where I was at,� Rude said, “and hopefully edge [Mayberry] out. He’s a fast runner.

Coming off that 400 right before the 200, it’s got to be tough. I give him props for that.�

Mayberry was seeded fourth in the 400, but ended up winning the event with a time of 50.49.

It was a season best by 1.31 seconds. “Everyone in my heat was faster than a 53, and there were kids that have run faster times than me,� Mayberry said, “so I just gave it all I had and hoped I could finish it off at the end. My legs were just dead at the end, and I thought they were going to catch me.�

Bureau Valley, which won the meet 2 years ago to prevent an Erie-Prophetstown five-peat, was led by Kane Eastwood.

He won the 800 (2:03.96) and teamed with Daniel Trone, Tucker Schoff and Colton Peterson to take the 1,600 relay (3:30.28).

The only conference record set on Monday was in the high jump.

Rockridge’s Bryan Heath cleared 6-6, tying the 1984 mark of Savanna’s Ron Arb.

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Sox win wild one Chicago hits three homers in comeback KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Alexei Ramirez homered and drove in four runs, Dayan Viciedo and Paul Konerko also went deep, and the Chicago White Sox climbed out of a fiverun hole before holding on for a wild 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

Matt Lindstrom, normally the White Sox closer, gave up a leadoff single to Nori Aoki in the ninth, then appeared to hurt his foot fielding a sacrifice bunt

by Alcides Escobar that resulted in an error. Downs entered and struck out Eric Hosmer, then Petricka picked off pinch-runner Jarrod Dyson at second base before getting Billy Butler on a groundout to end the game.

Jason Vargas (4-2) squandered the rare fiverun lead the Royals’ popgun offense gave him. He allowed all seven Sox runs in 4 2/3 innings, his shortest outing of the season.

The White Sox got their production from the long ball even without Jose Abreu, the majors’ home run leader, who went on the disabled list Sunday with inflammation in his ankle.

Carroll allowed the first five batters he faced to reach base, did not get an out on his first 30

As Marshall says, football is his platform, raising awareness for mental health is his purpose through the Brandon Marshall Foundation, and he is donating $1 million of his new contract (which has $23 million guaranteed) to the mental health community.

It’s OK for folks to still remember Marshall’s offthe-field issues and arrests earlier in his career, and it can be understandable that there are still those irked by his boisterous personality – shown perfectly in the fact that he signed the contract on ABC’s “The View� and posted a photo to “Instagram� before the Bears made it official – but they still have to acknowledge what Marshall has done to get on a better life path.

It doesn’t matter that his play on the field speaks for itself.

What matters is that Marshall, to this point, is a success story in turning his life around after being diagnosed with

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Sefolosha and Kendrick Perkins combined to score five points.

The Thunder struggled without the defensive presence of Ibaka, who will miss the remainder of the postseason after suffering a calf injury in the Thunder’s series clincher against the Los Angeles Clippers.

San Antonio had 66 points in the paint and shot 58 percent from the field.

The Spurs fed Duncan early with Ibaka out, and the veteran responded by scoring 12 points in the first quarter, making six of his seven shots.

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tin St. Louis scored in the second period and the Rangers earned a victory over the Carey Price-less Canadiens in Montreal.

The Rangers lead the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final 2-0 heading back to New York for Game 3 on Thursday and Game 4 on Sunday.

St. Louis scored a day after he and his teammates attended the funeral of his mother, who died just before Mother’s Day. The Rangers have rallied around the grieving veteran and have won five in a row.

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Manu Ginobili added 18 points and Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green had 16 points each. Tony Parker did not appear limited by a hamstring injury, scoring 14 points and having 12 asssists.

Kevin Durant scored 28 points and Russell Westbrook added 25. Oklahoma City’s remaining starters, Nick Collison, Thabo

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borderline personality disorder, and giving back through his foundation.

To keep Marshall with the Bears for 3 extra years keeps an important member of the mental health community in Chicago – where his foundation is housed – a person who has become a positive “second chance� story.

In the locker room, Marshall is one of the key leaders, inviting Bears to his home in Florida for “Bears South.� Before 2013, it was his work with Alshon Jeffery that helped his teammate break out last season. In February, wide receiver Marquess Wilson joined several Bears players on the trip, hosted by Marshall. “The things that he did during the offseason is show leadership and help pull the team together,� general manager Phil Emery said Monday morning on the “Mully and Hanley Show� on AM-670 before the announcement of Marshall’s extension. “They mean a lot, they mean a lot to our other

players, and it shows the quality of person he is.�

From an X’s and O’s standpoint, Marshall has seven consecutive 1,000yard receiving seasons and has caught 100 passes five times. He has plenty of years of production ahead of him and, unlike last year, won’t be coming off hip surgery.

As Jeffery continues to ascend, Marshall will keep benefiting, and his rapport with Jay Cutler is a fun thing to watch on the field. The reported guarantee of $23 million on a $30 million contract might be a cause of concern for some, but his average of $10 million a year is seventh among receivers, and at least $2.31 million less than what the franchise tag would cost.

Marshall could have bet on himself and played the season facing free agency in March, but he has always maintained his desire to stay in Chicago, and the feeling was clearly mutual. Emery and salary cap guru Cliff Stein can use the extension to get creative, as they prepare for Jeffery’s next contract.

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JOURNEYMAN/ LINEPERSON City of Rock Falls Electric Department has a Journeyman/Lineperson opening. Candidate must have experience at the Journeyman/Lineman level, completion of a USDOL or equivalent 4-year apprenticeship line program. Must be customer service focused, team-oriented and have the ability to work independently.

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Sauk Valley Media has a full-time opening for a Customer Service Representative in our Advertising Department. We are looking for an individual that possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, mathematical aptitude, multi-tasking ability, basic computer and typing skills, effective time management, strong organizational skills, and a positive team building attitude.

Duties for the position include fielding phone inquiries from advertisers, proofing ads, delivering proofs to clients when necessary, mailing out correspondence and promotional material to advertisers, scheduling, handling walk-in customer, and assisting the ad team in achieving revenue goals.

1 bed upper apt in Dixon. Free Heat, Free Water, $450 815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com

Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License, Proof of Insurance, Reliable Transportation and Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

1BR laundry, appl. garage. No pets.

815-499-3753.

If you are interested in joining our team, send your resume to: Donna McDonald, Advertising Operations Manager Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 email: dmcdonald@saukvalley.com

2BR upper, applcs, no pets, $475/mo. + dep. & ref. 630-947-3445

This posting does not necessarily contain all of the actual or essential duties of the position. Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace.

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PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY LEGAL NOTICE

BEFORE THE REGIONAL BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF LEE/OGLE COUNTIES IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR DISCONNECTION FROM AMBOY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 272 AND CONNECTION TO MONTMORENCY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 145 AND ROCK FALLS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 301 AND FOR DISCONNECTION FROM MONTMORENCY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 145 AND ROCK FALLS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 301 AND CONNECTION TO AMBOY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 272.

PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 3rd day of October, 2013, a Petition was filed with Paul J. McMahon, Ex-Officio Secretary of the Regional Board of School Trustees of Lee and Ogle Counties, Illinois, praying that the following described territory, to wit: Parcel 1: Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 20 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes 37 seconds West (assumed bearing) on the North line of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 670.00 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land being described; thence South 0 degrees 39 minutes 23 seconds East, a distance of 270.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes 37 seconds West a distance of 250.00 feet; thence North 0 degrees 39 minutes 23 seconds West, a distance of 270.00 feet to the North line of said Southeast Quarter, thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 37 seconds East on said North line, a distance of 250.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.55 acres, more or less And Parcel 2: A strip of land in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17 in Township Twenty North, Range Eight, East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in Lee County, Illinois which is 270 feet in width the northerly line of which is described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section Seventeen in Township Twenty North, Range Eight, East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in Lee County, Illinois and continuing easterly on the north line of said East Half to a point on said north line which is 920 feet westerly of the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 17. be disconnected from Amboy Community Unit School District No. 272 and connected to Montmorency School District No. 145 and Rock Falls Township High School District No. 301; and that the following described territory, to wit: Parcel 1: The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 20 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois And Parcel 2: The West Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 20 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois And Parcel 3: The East Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 20 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois And Parcel 4: The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 20 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois And Parcel 5: The South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 20 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois And Parcel 6: The Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 20 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois be disconnected from Montmorency School District No. 145 and Rock Falls Township High School District No. 301 and connected to Amboy Community Unit School District No. 272.

The hearing on this Petition will be held on the 3rd day of June, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education before the Regional Board of School Trustees of Lee/Ogle Counties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official signature the 20th day of May, 2014. Paul J. McMahon, Regional Superintendent of Schools, Lee/Ogle Counties, Illinois.

May 20, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY-MORRISON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; STEPHEN BENSON, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; ROBERT MOLINARY, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; WILL BENSON, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; HAROLD BENSON, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; MARILYN BENSON A/K/A MARILYN BEST A/K/A MARILYN BRASHER, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN OF HAROLD BENSON; COLLEEN M. BUCKWALTER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 12 CH 71 Address: 419 14th Ave. Fulton, Illinois 61252 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 May 7, 2014, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on July 3, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 14 IN RANGE 10 IN THE CITY OF FULTON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 419 14th Ave., Fulton, Illinois 61252 P.I.N.: 01-28-306-008 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $69,320.27 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. 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.

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 11 0751.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS KERRY HANS A/K/A KERRY L. HANS; JAMES HANS A/K/A JAMES L. HANS; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00153 1023 11TH AVENUE ROCK FALLS, IL 61071

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 11, 2013, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on July 3, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1 OF W.F. FLOCK'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 5, 1948 IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 185. TAX NO. 11-33-126-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1023 11TH AVENUE ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 Description of Improvements: TAN WITH VINYL SIDING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $91,653.22. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1205395 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Rock Falls will receive bids for a wastewater contract until 11:00 o'clock A.M. on the 3rd day of June, 2014 at the Rock Falls City Hall, located at 603 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The proposed work for which the City of Rock Falls is soliciting bids consists of one contract, “7TH AVENUE WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT”, and includes the following: “Construction of approximately 1,160 lineal feet of 6" diameter watermain, connection of existing water services, complete with appurtenances and all necessary surface restoration work.”

The contract documents, including Drawings and Specifications, and form of contract and bonds for performance and payment, are on file at the office of the City Clerk, 603 West 10th Street, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 and at the office of the ENGINEER, Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc., 809 East Second Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

Copies of the Contract Documents, including Project Manual and the Construction Drawings, shall be obtained electronically in PDF format from the Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. website at www.willetthofmann.com.

Contractors shall click on “Bid Login” on the homepage of the website and follow the instructions.

The eBidDoc# (project number) is 3329652 for this project. The Project Manual, Construction Drawings and Bid Documents PDFs can be downloaded from the website by depositing ten dollars ($10.00) by credit card. Contractors can also obtain the Contract Documents in PDF format on a DVD by depositing $50.00 with Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc., 809 East Second Street, Dixon, Illinois for each DVD obtained. Said deposit is NON#REFUNDABLE. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the City of Rock Falls, negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project, and that the CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

The City of Rock Falls is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Rock Falls does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.

The City of Rock Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding.

Bids may be held by the City of Rock Falls for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the Contract.

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No.14 P 60 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of CHARLES E. ZIMMERMAN. Letters of Office were issued to DAVID L. ZIMMERMAN, 302 N. Main, Coleta, Illinois 61081, and KAREN L. MACGUIRE, 2427 Oakland Avenue, Pleasanton, California, 94588, as Independent Co-Representatives, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRA JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with a Representative, or both, on or before November 14, 2014, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (l0) days after it has been filed.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY-MORRISON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; STEPHEN BENSON, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; ROBERT MOLINARY, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; WILL BENSON, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; HAROLD BENSON, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; MARILYN BENSON A/K/A MARILYN BEST A/K/A MARILYN BRASHER, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN OF HAROLD BENSON; COLLEEN M. BUCKWALTER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 12 CH 71 Address: 419 14th Ave. Fulton, Illinois 61252 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 May 7, 2014, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on July 3, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 419 14th Ave., Fulton, Illinois 61252 P.I.N.: 01-28-306-008 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $69,320.27 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. 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.

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone.

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS KERRY HANS A/K/A KERRY L. HANS; JAMES HANS A/K/A

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*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. A72 Months at 2.79% $2,000 cash/trade, plus tax, title, license & doc fee down with approved credit. B 42 months at 3.09% $2,000 cash/trade, plus tax, title, license & doc fee down with approved credit.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 11, 2013, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on July 3, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1023 11TH AVENUE ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 Description of Improvements: TAN WITH VINYL SIDING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $91,653.22. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1205395 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

May 20, 27 May 3rd 2014

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

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Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

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Wed./Thurs. 10-6, Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-4 Early Sales Starting Tues.

Bizarre Americana 609 W. Third St.

By Steel Worker's Credit Union bottom Ave. G Bridge Beds- twin, full, queen, king, $90.

Recliner, sofa, dresser w/mirror, love seat, micro. stand, gun rack, TV stand, new queen/ king box springs, office chair. Like new washer, coffee & end tables, headboards. 5,000 & 8,000 BTU air conditioners, beautiful dining table & 7 chairs, large table, sofa sleeper, toddler & beds, gas stove, ent. center, double reclining sofa, side by side refrig., Kenmore refrig., 3pc.

Sectional w/hide-a-bed, twin roll-away bed, sm. table & 2 chairs, sm. computer desk. Much more!

815-718-4385.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151 Original WW2 German model K98 Mauser Rifle must have FOID card. $600 OBO 815-284-9967

NICELY EQUIPPED, 1-OWNER, NEW TIRES, LOW MILES!

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WW2 German Navel Battle Flag.

(Original). And other items. $500.

815-284-9967

GUNS & ARCHERY

706

22 long ammo.

Box of 50 $6. FOID req. Call 815-9731334.

3800 V6, SUPER CLEAN!

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SPORTING GOODS

SUNROOF, LEATHER, 3RD SEAT! LOW MILES!

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Wilson Imperial left-handed women's golf clubs, incl. bag & pull cart $75 815-590-6920

FURNITURE

755

England Sofa 2 matching blue lane recliners. Bought at Harold's Furniture.

Paid $1439. Barley used. Exc. cond. $700 815-4994187 or 815-4384451 Glass top patio table & 4 chairs. $50. 815-625-8895 Kitchen table and two chairs. $50 815-625-8895

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Laz-boy couch recliner, 75â&#x20AC;?, navy leather with fold down center console. $500 815453-5039 Light Oak table 2 leaves, 4 padded chairs + 2 captain chairs, well made! $450 815-9738903 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Free to good home, 2F, 1M kittens. Litter trained.

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1990 John Deere 318 runs great & looks great! $850 Call after 4. 815625-6463 John Deere 345 w/bagger $3700, John Deere 360 $2500, Cub Cadet $1400, Simplicity w/power take off $1400.

815-4401790 MTD Yard Machine 15.5hp B&S, 42â&#x20AC;? cut, 7spd shift on the go. Very good cond. $575.

815-973-3223.

Simplicity Conquest garden tractor, 50â&#x20AC;? mower, 18hp. Like new.

235 hrs. $2,000/ firm. 815-499-7308

LAWN & GARDEN

781

2002 John Deere X585 4x4.

54â&#x20AC;? mulching mowing deck, 51â&#x20AC;? rotary broom MC519 bagging cart. 46â&#x20AC;? snow thrower. $8,900. Call 815441-7500 Will sell separately.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

785

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TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

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V6, COLD AC, ONLY 84,000 MILES!

LAWN MOWERS

Wanted: small adult chihuahua, female, spayed, housebroken, reasonably priced or free. 815-564-9022 after 1 pm.

Wooden Dog House, good cond.

FREE, you haul, 815-626-6479

No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

DeWalt Radial arm saw. $65 815-2847569 Sears Contractor Series Woodshaper $150 815564-5307

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 2 heavy duty porter cable 7 1/4â&#x20AC;? circular saws $80/ both.

815-631-1534 5 Drawer Metal Tool Chest, new in box, $70 815-6266479 5,000 mulch, fertilizer, lawn care, Scott's Crab Grass Preventer. $25 Builder Discount Amana washer machine. Top load.

New 9/13 $300 815-441-7567 Blacktop Seal Coating Early Order Discounts Fritz Asphalt 815-499-2940 Breadman automatic bread maker, like new, $30. 815631-3295 Canada Drug Center Safe and affordable medications.

Save up to 90% on your medication needs. Call 1-800-681-2760 $25.00 off your first prescription & free shipping.

Char/griller smoker and grill. $70 815-441-7567 Fedders Window Air conditioner, 10,000 BTU 10 AMP. $50 (West Brooklyn) 815-6287008

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S A L E S. C O M MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

FREE! 60â&#x20AC;? tv, works good, 815849-9923 Hammock, like new, 88x35x29, steel frame, $30 815-631-3295.

Hot water pressure washer.

5GPM 3000 PSI mounted on single axial trailer. $3500 815-266-1898 If you need Gravel hauled call 815499-7195 Lg. stack of Rough Sawn hardwood lumber, oak, walnut cherry. $750 Or $1.50 per running ft. 815-2883301 Lg. Steel Barn Cupola, Good con.

Very old. $100.

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Mobility Elect. Scooter for sale by owner.

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Excellent Condition. $950. Call 815-626-0240 Scooter Store Power Chair TSS300, like new condition, $4,000 new, asking $650, 815-849-5466 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text â&#x17E;&#x203A;Look for WEB ID â&#x17E;&#x203A;Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds â&#x17E;&#x203A;Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box â&#x17E;&#x203A;View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Slexitec Wondertile flooring 5'5â&#x20AC;?x7'9â&#x20AC;? $50 815288-3688 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dresser, washer, sofa sleeper, nice sofa, s.b.s refrig., recliner. 815-718-4385 Vinyl Lift chair & Transfer wheel chair $600 total.

Good cond. 815849-5153

CLASSIC CARS

904

1965 & 1968 Mustang Coop low miles. 1947 Mercury Sedan 4 Door low mi. All cars stored and restored over the past 20 yrs. Call 815-440-8885 1977 Ford LTD Landau 46k mi. all original, mint condition! $12,000 815-973-0232

AUTOMOBILES

905

'03 Buick LeSabre 3.8L V6 Engine, VERY WELL MAINTAINED $2500 815-440-1270

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1991 Corvette Convertible, auto, 33K mi., teal, exc. cond., $15,000 815-716-8904 1993 Mercury Topaz GS, $1,000, needs work. 815626-5629 1999 Toyota Camry, newer tires.

Gold. $1050. Call 803-539-1807 2007 Hyundai Accent 2dr hatch, 1 owner, very clean.

Auto., air, 114k. No rust, no dents, no disappointments. $5700 815-9736609 after 5 pm Credit Problems?

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AUTOMOBILES

905

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

TRUCKS

910

1993 Chevy Ext. Cab, 350 motor, runs-needs valve job, some rust, $3500 in parts/ $2000/obo 815535-7159 1993 Ford F150 Pickup, $1,500 needs work. 815626-5629 1997 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 155k mi., off road pkg., bedliner, new brakes. $5000 obo 815-440-3141 1997 Ford F-150, needs transmission work. $2000 OBO 815-288-7083

VANS

911

2001 Oldsmobile Silouette 97k miles, like new! $5200 815-973-0232

PARTS & ACC.

925

Parting out 1997 F150. Front clip $450. Bed liner and tool box $150. 3 Doors and tailgate $150. OBO or all $700. Call 815626-1779 leave message.

MOTORCYCLES

935

1981 Hondamatic 450. 1,110 mi., Vetter Fairing, saddle bags. $2200 815-946-2823 1999 Goldwing GL500, white, 50th Anniversary.

41,400mi. $8500.

815-535-3703

TRAILERS/RVS

945

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2010 26' Starcraft Camper. 1 slideout, sleeps 6.

Elect. awning & jack. Exc. cond. $16,500 815-4412045

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2000 Harley Super mi.

Glide, 20K Newer battery & tires.

Detached windshield.

Burgundy.

Saddlebags. Runs great! $6300/obo.

815499-2907.

2004 Harley 883 Sportster, silver, windshield, lug& gage carrier safety guards. 23K. mi. $4000. Call 815-564-8041.

2010 Fatboy Lo black (VIN:1HD1JN 517AB011422) Well kept, 8K mi. $13,500 Garaged in Morrison, IL. Call or text: Stan 563212-9507.

For Sale: 1995 Suzuki Intruder 800 V-Twin, 13K mi., & 2003 Suzuki Savage, 650cc, 14K mi., 815-4382779

BOATS/MOTORS

940

1990 Landau bass boat. 35Hp Mercury, Minn-kota troll motor, extra prop, 2 pwr. winch anchors, Humminbird 200x depth finder. $3500 815-440-6756 Eliminator Monaco Bow Rider IO. MINT: MUST see to believe. 300 hrs. $50K new. Blue printed prop, dual battery, marine radio cover, OKT trailer. $19,900 815-288-6412

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17 ft. 2009 Shasta Camper, $11,000 firm. Very clean.

Like new.

815625-0067.

803 Ave. D Rock Falls 2002 Keystone Montana 5th Wheel, fully loaded, beautiful fireplace, 3 slide-outs, 4 canopies, gorgeous inside & out, outside shower, exc, cond., $18,000 815-4405200 2007 Club Car elec. golf cart. Lift kit, tires, wheels, back seat, radio, lights. $3800. 815716-0457.

2008 Camper/ Toy Hauler. Sleeps 4, kitchen, bath, ducted heat, A/C, very clean. $12,000 Call 815-626-7278 2009 Terry 28' Travel Trailer w/ slideout, queen bed, LCD tv w/ DVD player $20,000/obo 815973-1114.

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