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City OKs 3-year deal Raise will be 6 percent over life of contract BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570

STERLING – The city approved a new 3-year labor contract with its firefighters union at a special city council meeting Monday. The union, IAFF Local 2301, had ratified the contract June 14, but there wasn’t enough time to get it on the agenda for the June 16 council meeting. Requests to add agenda items must be received at least 48 hours before the meeting. So the city decided to call a special council meeting to speed up the process. “They bargained in good faith, so a special meeting was called because it would have been awhile until the next meeting, City Manager Scott Shumard said. The next regular council meeting is July 7. The firefighters will get a 1.75 percent raise in the first and second years of the deal, and a 2.5 percent raise in the final year, for a total of 6 percent over the life of the contract.

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A worker lays brick near the corner of West First Street and South Hennepin Avenue in Dixon. This marks the sixth week of the downtown streetscape project.

Portion of Peoria Avenue closes; part of First Street still torn up BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529

Crews work on Peoria Avenue in Dixon. There also is work being done on First Street.

Roadwork map Go to http://shawurl.com/dixonmap for a map of the streetscape work and closed roads.

DIXON – Work on the downtown streetscape project has entered its sixth week. Peoria Avenue, between First and Third streets, will be closed as construction crews work on finishing curb and gutter work, sidewalks, driveways, light pole bases and water service installations, among other elements, according to the engineering firms. According to the firms, Wendler Engineering Services Inc. and Willett Hofmann & Associates: First Street, from Hennepin to Galena avenues, will remain closed. Crews are expected to do sidewalk and brick work, with pavement installation beginning mid-week. The south side – eastbound lanes – of First Street, between Ottawa and Crawford avenues, will be closed for water main installation. The construction company will work with KSB Hospital to have access to the Commerce Towers parking lot at all times. Ottawa Avenue, from Second to First streets, will be closed for continued work on a retaining wall. Additional temporary road closure may be needed, according to the engineering firms.

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Two injured in home invasion Release: 26-year-old, juvenile treated, released after group forced entry STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

STERLING – Police are looking for information in a home invasion that occurred shortly after midnight Sunday and involved five to seven people, two of whom were injured. According to a news release, a group of people knocked on the door of a

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home in the 300 block of Seventh Avenue around 12:05 a.m., and when it was opened it, members of the group forced their way inside, and a fight ensued. It doesn’t appear any weapons were used, police said, declining to say exactly how many people were involved, or how many entered the home.

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Two residents, a 26-year-old man and a juvenile, were taken to CGH Medical Center, treated and released, they said. No arrests had been made as of Monday afternoon. Anyone with information is asked to call Sterling police, 815-632-6640, or Whiteside County Crime Stoppers, 815625-7867.

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Oriana Kruszewski, owner of Oriana’s Oriental Orchards near Winslow, on May 31 shows one of the many pear trees in her orchard that, because of her grafting expertise, produce multiple varieties of pear. Some of her trees bear as many as 20 varieties.

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WINSLOW (AP) – Oriana Kruszewski came to this country with her husband, Jack, from Hong Kong 43 years ago, wanting to own a piece of land. She says it didn’t have to be a lot of land. Or even the best quality ground. They were not strangers to hard work, and they wanted to produce good, wholesome food. Eventually, they bought 40 acres near Winslow and launched their dream – Oriana’s Oriental Orchard. “When I came here, I missed certain things, like the Asian pear,� Oriana said. “When I buy one here, they look beautiful; they come with a jacket, but are very expensive. I wished I could grow them, and that’s how I got started.� She calls herself a solo farmer, because she works about 6 acres pretty much by herself. Jack still helps but works full-time off the farm, and they are both getting older. “All my trees I make myself,� Oriana said. “I look around and, when someone tells me they have a pear that’s very good, I taste it. If I like it, I graft it on my own tree, and in a couple years I taste the pear again. If I still like it, I keep it.� Grafting is a technique by which a section of a stem with leaf buds is inserted into the stock of a tree. It is used to reproduce an original cultivar, repair injured fruit

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trees or for top-working an established tree to one or more different cultivars. Nurseries often use a budding method to produce fruit trees. “You got to love this or you wouldn’t do it,� Oriana said. “In my third year, I lost about 20 percent of my trees to the cold weather. I decided maybe everybody was right, and I could not grow Asian pears in this part of the world, so I walked away from my trees. But later, I thought I would try again.� She went back to work. Upon closer inspection, Oriana realized most of her root stock was still viable, so she started bud grafting them with hundreds of scions. After a few years, her orchard began to show fruit. She was on her way. “I planted and then grafted all the trees myself,� she said. “Based on experience, I learned. There are so many ways you can make a tree. I try my own way. I pruned by hand and watered by hand. I did everything by hand, and my trees came back.� Today, Oriana’s Oriental Orchard is USDA Certified Organic. She waters using her own underground spring and refuses to use chemical pesticides or herbi-

cides, instead choosing a specific time to mow that she says keeps bugs from jumping into her trees. Oriana and Jack mow the 6-acre orchard area several times a season, and now tend to more than 500 trees. She annually sells more that a ton of Asian pears, pawpaws and persimmons, as well as a selection of berries, black walnuts and unusual fruit trees for home gardens at farmers markets or from their orchard. “I like the farmers markets a lot, because my food goes directly to the person who will enjoy it,� Oriana said. Oriana is determined to share her grafting knowledge. She hosts an annual workshop on the farm and is working in the Chicago area with After School Matters, a not-for-profit organization offering Chicago high school students innovative out-ofschool activities. “Many schools there have small gardens now and are beginning to work with small orchards,� she said. “I’ve been doing workshops and helping encourage young people to grow fruit. Grafting is a simple technique. The timing and the materials are important, but everyone can do it.�

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DeKALB – It might cost you a little more to host a barbecue this summer. Pork prices have risen following after an outbreak of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus in the past year, while beef prices are up after a cattle sell-off that came after drought conditions drove up grain prices. “Everything that’s happened in the last year and a half is hitting the stores now,� said Ken Beever, secretary of the DeKalb-Kane County Cattlemen’s Association, which is an affiliate of the Illinois Beef Association. The price consumers pay in the Midwest for ground beef was up 11.8 percent in April over the previous year and 4.4 percent over the previous month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The price of a round, boneless, USDA Choice steak was up 17.8 percent year-overyear in April, the bureau reported. With beef and pork prices on the rise, Tom Inboden, owner of Inboden’s Meat Market at 1106 N. First St., is seeing the changes reflected in his store. “We knew it was coming, but we didn’t know it was going to be this bad,� Inboden said. “But we can’t be quick to charge higher prices, because that might chase people away. There are a lot of people trying to get back on their feet right now. It’s not a good time to raise prices on people.� Inboden is able to use commercial business and catering to offset smaller profit margins in his retail business, he said. Local farm-

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Matt Poppenger feeds pork into a grinder for sausage Monday at Inboden’s Meat Market in DeKalb. Owner Tom Inboden says a perfect storm of disease and drought has fueled the rise in beef and pork prices.

Dominic Mireles, working behind the counter at Inboden’s Meat Market, hands Nancy Butram her steaks Monday. Butram, who lives in Belvidere, made a special trip to Inboden’s Meat Market and she says that she’s willing to pay more for quality. ers are seeing different effects that might not be easy to combat, but they are using different tactics to make up for losses. The PED virus outbreak, which is believed to have originated in China and poses the most risk to piglets, has led to larger pigs being marketed. Mike Wolt-

mann, general manager of Illini Farms in Kingston, said grain prices are considerably lower than they were last year, and farms can afford to feed the animals more. The heavier weight per pig is an effort to make up for the many pigs that were lost to the virus, most of which were piglets, Woltmann said.

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“The average weight of a pig being marketed is heavier this year,� Woltmann said. “We’re setting record highs for pig weights this year.� Woltmann said about half of DeKalb County hog farms were affected by the virus, in some cases losing an entire month’s worth of pork production. He said because local pork producers are clustered together in the county, the virus was able to easily move throughout. He said effects were significant in the area because DeKalb County has more than 230,000 pigs, making it No. 2 in the state for pork production numbers. “Those [farmers who] don’t experience the virus will see record high profit,� Woltmann said. “They will have the ability to expand and grow.�

Woltmann said while pigs are slow to turn over in numbers after something like a virus affects the stock, he said beef is even slower. Beever said at his farm in Maple Park, he’s learned that playing the markets and networking are the best ways to bounce back. “We’re networking with other producers, seeing what prices they are getting in other places, like Nebraska,� Beever said. “The weather played a big factor.� A major drought about a year and a half ago meant many cattle farmers sold off their animals, unable to feed them. The shortage of meat following that is now trickling down to the stores, Beever said. “Right now, it’s impacting the consumer rather than the producers,� he said. At the store, retailers are seeing the effects as well. Inboden has spent time analyzing profit/loss margins and competition to deal with the rising cost of meat. “When this happens, we are fortunate that we’ve built a niche,� Inboden said. “About 70 percent of our customers are 52-weeksa-year customers. Our customers may be economizing somewhere else.� Inboden said although food prices can fluctuate in cycles, he tries to keep his prices as surprise-free as possible. “We just have to bite the bullet for a while,� Inboden said. “Things will go back and be affordable.�

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OBITUARIES Grove C. Nooney DIXON – Grove C. Nooney, 86, of Dixon, died Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. He was a mathematician at Berkeley Radiation Lab in California. Grove was born Nov. 13, 1927, in New York City, the son of Frank and May (Geil) Nooney. He married Nell Richmond on April 17, 1974, in California. Grove served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Nell Nooney of Dixon; one son, Matthew (Lori Momchilovich)

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Nooney of Phoenix; one daughter, Patience Van Zandt of Yreka, California; one brother, Wayne (Barbara) Nooney of Los Gatos, California; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Saor Nooney. A gathering of friends and family will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. A memorial has been established to Serenity Hospice & Home. Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

LYNDON – Daniel E. Scott, 50, of Lyndon, died Saturday, June 21, 2014, at his home. He was employed by Self Help for 26 years. Daniel was born Sept. 1, 1963, in Morrison, the son of Robert E. and Florence L. (Williams) Scott. Survivors include his mother of Lyndon; four brothers, Randy (Cindy) Scott of Lynchburg, Ohio, Robert (Sheri) Scott Jr. of Melbourne, Florida, Lonnie (Brenda) Scott of Morrison, and Shawn (Tina)

Scott of Lyndon; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father. There will be no services. BosmaGibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown is handling arrangements. Memorial donations and floral tributes may be directed to the family at 805 First St. N., Lyndon, IL 61261. Visit bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.

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7 ex-officials called to testify Commission last issued subpoenas in early 1980s CHICAGO (AP) – A legislative subcommittee voted Monday to subpoena seven former state officials connected to Gov. Pat Quinn’s troubled anti-violence initiative that’s also under federal and Cook County probes. The rare move – the Legislative Audit Commission last issued subpoenas in the early 1980s – would mean that the former state officials would be compelled to turn in documents and testify next month over 2 days about the 2010 Neighborhood Recovery Initiative, which was blasted in a state audit earlier this year for mismanagement and misspending. The subpoenas still required a sign off from state Rep. Frank Mautino, a Democratic co-chair of the commission that reviews state audits. The subcommittee was initially going to take up one subpoena for Barbara Shaw, former director of an agency that was responsible for running the $55 million anti-violence program. But Democrats said they wanted a more complete list to speed up the process. “It’s about trying to put closure to this,� said state Rep. Bob Rita, a Blue Island Democrat. “What we could do is end these 2-day hearings, not drag this out.� The other individuals committee members

approved subpoenas for include Jack Lavin, Quinn’s former chief of staff; Malcolm Weems, the former chief of the Department of Central Management Services; and Toni Irving, a former deputy chief of staff. They could not be immediately reached for comment. Shaw’s attorney has said she’ll respond, if subpoenaed. Mautino was expected to sign off on the Shaw subpoena, but the fate of the six others was unclear. He didn’t immediately return a message. The commission meets July 16-17. Questions over the anti-violence program have dogged Quinn for months and become fodder for his Republican gubernatorial challenger, Bruce Rauner. Earlier this year, a state auditor’s report outlined “pervasive deficiencies� in implementing the program and questioned expenditures by service providers. The program, which included job training in violence-plagued Chicago neighborhoods, was created weeks ahead of the 2010 election where Quinn won by a thin margin. That prompted some Republicans to later deem it a “political slush fund� for Quinn to solidify city votes. The Chicago Democrat has said no money was issued ahead of the election and that he worked to address problems, including dismantling the overseeing Illinois Violence Prevention Authority.

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Wisconsin Energy buying Integrys for $5.8B Combined company to serve more than 4.3 million in Midwest MILWAUKEE (AP) – Wisconsin Energy Corp. is buying Integrys Energy Group Inc. for about $5.8 billion in cash and stock to form a more diverse Midwest electric and natural gas delivery company. The combined company will be called WEC Energy Group Inc. and serve more than 4.3 million total gas and electric customers across Wisconsin, Illinois,

Michigan and Minnesota. The transaction will combine Wisconsin Energy’s electric and gas utility, We Energies, with Integrys’ electric and gas utilities, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Minnesota Energy Resources and Michigan Gas Utilities. WEC Energy will hold a 60 percent stake in American Transmission Co.

Under the deal announced Monday, Integrys stockholders will receive 1.128 Wisconsin Energy shares and $18.58 in cash for each share they own. That amounts to $71.47 per Integrys share, a 17 percent premium to the company’s Friday closing stock price of $60.95. The payout will be 74 percent in stock and 26 percent in cash.

Wisconsin Energy and Integrys put the transaction’s total value at $9.1 billion including the assumption of $3.3 billion in debt. Shareholders of Chicagobased Integrys will own approximately 28 percent of the combined company. Both companies’ boards unanimously approved the deal, which is targeted to close in the summer of 2015.

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Lt. Matt Laughlin, the fire department’s union representative, said wages and salaries were the only components of the new contract that were negotiated. The benefits did not change from the previous contract. “We think it’s a fair compromise between the city and firefighters union,� Laughlin said. “We compromised on everything; there really wasn’t much subtle diplomacy. They presented some numbers, we did too, and they were pretty close.� The biggest challenge this time around was changing contract language to bring the three captains into the union fold. Until now, the captains had not been under city contract, and had been “at-will� employees. Labor law dictates that “at-will� employees do not have some of the protections afforded by a

union contract, especially with regard to termination. Language had already been changed in April for the new deputy chief position. “From the get-go, we knew there would be a lot of language changes to bring the captains under the umbrella,� Laughlin said. “By law, the captains can’t go down in pay because they joined the union. They were all at different longevity levels, so we had to compromise on where they fall on the scale.� The previous contract had expired April 30,

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which triggered an automatic extension. The first negotiating session between the city and the firefighters union was Feb. 13. Despite the missed deadline, both sides thought the process went smoothly in comparison with previous contracts. “We always try to get this done by expiration, but the city manager has a lot going on,� Laughlin said. Shumard concurred with Laughlin’s assessment of the negotiations. “They went very well this year,� Shumard said. “Things were drawn out,

just because there was other stuff going on that the city was dealing with.� One of those things would be trying to hammer out a deal with the police union. That contract expired in April 2013. Shumard said there is nothing new on that negotiating front. The process, generally speaking, can be very different with police and fire contracts, he said. “Things can be more fractured with police,� Shumard said. “There are more unions vying for membership, and it can get very competitive.�

The city lost three firefighter positions in 2010, which were never brought back. Laughlin hopes that the administrative consolidation with Rock Falls will eventually save enough money to at least keep the department at current staffing levels. “I think we’re all on the same page,� Laughlin said. “It’s refreshing that we’re making progress

with labor relations.� Mayor Skip Lee agreed that the negotiating environment has improved from years past. “Both sides were very eager to reach a deal in a manner that was respectful and not adversarial,� Lee said. “I want to commend city staff and union workers for remembering that the safety of the citizens are our main responsibility.�

THANK YOU Larry and I would like to sincerely thank all of our wonderful family, friends, coworkers, students and complete strangers for the cards, video, food, flowers, gifts, visits, laughs, help, calls, messages, thoughts and prayers. Each and every one of you are truly appreciated. Also, thank you to the Franklin Grove Emergency Response Team and the entire KSB staff. This would have been nearly impossible without the support. What a great community we live in... Love, Larry & Aneda Ebert

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Study: Heart pacer-zapper benefits women more Possible reasons include differences in physiology, body size, authors say CHICAGO (AP) – Women with heart failure are less likely to get a special kind of pacemaker than men, but more likely to benefit from the device, a government analysis suggests. The findings come from the first study of its kind conducted by researchers at the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has done similar analyses of prescription drugs, but not of medical devices, said lead author Dr. David Strauss, an FDA medical officer. Relatively few women have been included in studies of

pacemakers and other medical devices, which “has made it difficult to assess differences in the safety and effectiveness of these devices for women vs. men,� Strauss said. The study authors said it’s unclear why women would benefit more from these special pacemakers but possibilities include differences in physiology and body size. It’s also uncertain why the pacemakers are used less in women but an editorial published with the study says heart devices in general are more commonly used in men, possibly because of scarce scientific evidence that they work in women. The researchers pooled results in three previous pacemaker

studies, involving more than 4,000 patients, mostly men. Still, there were 878 women included – enough to assess gender differences in treatment results, the researchers said. Their analysis was published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine. Pacemakers are small devices implanted in the chest that emit electrical signals to regulate the heartbeat. They are often used to treat heart failure, which occurs when the heart muscle has weakened and can’t efficiently pump blood. Those studied are a special kind called cardiac resynchronization devices, and include a defibrillator to detect and zap life-threatening beats. They are

used to treat a particular type of heart failure involving the two lower chambers of the heart. Women who got the special pacemakers were 60 percent less likely to die or develop heart failure-related complications during 2 years of follow-up than those who got implanted defibrillators alone. For men, the risk reduction was just 26 percent. The difference in benefits was even greater for women with a specific abnormality – 76 percent were less like to die or develop complications. There was no pacemaker benefit for men in this group. About 20 percent of women studied and 15 percent of the men had that irregularity.

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In absolute terms, the special pacemakers helped an additional 23 women out of every 100 with that abnormality avoid complications or death during the follow-up. Of about 100,000 Americans receiving the special pacemakers per year, fewer than 30 percent are women, 2010 data suggest. Strauss said it is unclear exactly how many more women should be using these devices, but “more than a handful.� But Strauss said the study has “a bigger-picture message� about the importance of including women and other under-represented patients in medical research to find out if treatments work differently.

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Courthouse too small for big crowds Construction work Judge seeking new judicial complex JOLIET (AP) – The chief judge in Will County, seeing the same lines of people snaking outside the Joliet courthouse, the same crowds of people packed into hallways and tiny courtrooms as anyone who has ever visited, is pushing for a new judicial complex. “It is not built to handle this many,� Judge Richard Schoenstedt told the Southtown Star. In fact, the courthouse that has handled some of suburban Chicago’s biggest trials, includ-

ing the murder trial of former police Sgt. Drew Peterson, is woefully inadequate to handle the thousands of people who descend on it daily to stand trial, sit on juries, pay traffic tickets and seek orders of protection. Built in 1969, when the county’s population was 175,000, the four-story building now must serve the needs of a county with a population of nearly 683,000. That has meant turning a building of six courtrooms, county offices and county board chambers into a judicial facility of nearly two dozen small courtrooms

– some literally in spaces that were once closets and employee lounges. The building is so crowded that prisoners must be moved from courtroom to courtroom in the same corridor used by judges, jurors, witnesses and police, creating a host of potential problems. “If they [defendants] are angry and feel they have nothing to lose, they might lash out,� said Schoenstedt. And, he said, the mix of defendants and jurors might hurt defendants’ chance at a fair trial, because jurors could see them in shackles and assume they are guilty.

The county has purchased a nearby building and plans to demolish it to build a new court facility at a cost of as much as $200 million. The county is perhaps a couple of years from a new courthouse, in large part because it is still looking for money to pay for it. But Schoenstedt was encouraged by a bill passed by state lawmakers and now on Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk awaiting his signature that would allow the county to collect a new court fee that could generate as much as $2 million a year for a new building. “It’s a nice start,� Schoenstedt said.

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is on schedule. The $95 million renovation of the Electrical and Computer Engineering facility is nearing completion. The 235,000-square-foot building will have more than 1,000 solar panels on the roof. New dorms are being built at a nearly $77 million price tag. They’ll have nearly 500 beds, include semisuites, and should open in fall 2016. Construction is scheduled to finish in spring of next year on a $14 million center for wounded veterans. And after several delays, a more than $73 million renovation of the Natural History Building, which dates to 1892, is to start next month. The building has been partially closed since 2010 because of concerns over structural integrity.

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As John Adams stated about the Declaration of Independence: “It ought to be commemorated as a day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of the continent to the other.� We agree. Note to readers – Max Baumgardner is a member of the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society and writes the programs for the Independence Day celebration at Chaplin Creek Pioneer Village, 1715 Whitney Road (about one-fourth mile south of Franklin Grove on the west side of the road).

Almost 90 percent of the “Yes for Independent Maps� petition entries tossed as invalid by the Illinois State Board of Elections this month were for people who were not registered to vote or weren’t registered to vote at the address shown on the petitions, official documents show. The group is attempting to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot to reform the state’s indisputably hyper-partisan legislative redistricting process. Yet, the state’s media, led by the Chicago Tribune editorial page, has almost solely focused on problems with signatures that don’t match up to voter registration cards. It’s either a gross misunderstanding of the situation or a deliberate deception. The State Board of Elections used a computer program to choose 25,000 petition entries at random out of the 500,000 or so entries turned in by the remap reform group. Board employees then examined the entries and struck 13,807 as invalid, for a failure rate of about 55 percent. Of those, 7,535 entries (55 percent of the total rejected) were from people who were not registered to vote, according to Rupert Borgsmiller, Board of Elections director. Another 4,565 (33 percent) were signers who weren’t registered to vote at the address shown on the petition. The Yes for Independent Maps folks say they believe they can “rehabilitate� 4,130 of those, but that would be highly unusual. But despite the fact that the remap reform group mainly lost petition challenges based on voter registration, the news media has stubbornly continued to focus on the relatively tiny fight over whether petition signatures matched up to signatures on voter registration cards.

whom these funds were spent, HHS is already doling out tens of millions more dollars to states to promote enrollment in 2015. Taxpayers deserve to know whether the state bureaucrats are spending these scarce resources wisely. Before Illinois bureaucrats accept another dime of federal taxpayer dollars, there should be a full accounting of these funds. Without oversight and transparency, the opportunities for further shenanigans seem endless. Note to readers: Naomi Lopez-Bauman is director of health policy for the Illinois Policy Institute.

THE REALITY IS THAT just 937 petition entries (7 percent of the total rejected) were tossed because the signatures didn’t match up to voter registration files. Another 721 (5 percent) were tossed because the State Board’s staff examiners couldn’t read the signatures and/ or the address to figure out who the person actually was. Yet, a Chicago Associated Press story published last week focused solely on “signatures,� as did a Tribune news story, as did two Tribune editorials, as did pretty much everyone else. Obviously, if the problem is merely matching up signatures, that’s a subjective exercise and ripe for potential abuse. But

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Independence Day event extols America’s freedoms Declaration’s impact felt in 21st century MAX BAUMGARDNER Franklin Grove

John Hancock, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and 52 other patriots signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. (They all didn’t sign it on July 4, even though we usually focus on that as the signing date.) That document is possibly the most important ever produced in what is now the United States of America. Have you ever thought about what that document signing did for you and your family? Do you own real estate or a car or a TV set? Do you have some savings for rainy days and retirement? Do you have kids in Little League or high school athletics? Have you attended college or do you have offspring now attending? Have you been on a jury or maybe even been tried by a jury?

Have you sat and mused in your lawn chair about what is “truth�? Do you regularly – or, at least, periodically – attend a house of worship? Do you own an iPhone, an Max iPad, or a DVD player? Baumgardner Those are just a few of the tremendous number of things that we – as Americans – can own or do just because we are Americans and we are free. THIS YEAR, THE Franklin Grove Area Historical Society is again having some of your neighbors express to you – and other patriots – “What does freedom mean to me.� They will be participants in the July 4 program at the Chaplin Creek Pioneer Village south of Franklin Grove. The neighbors will include a teacher who has been teaching children with special needs for 22 years and is now teaching children with

autism; a former coordinator of information services for the Smithsonian Institution; and an active member of a local historical society that is preserving many structures for posterity. There also will be appropriate patriotic music (including a brass band), colony flags and American flags, and praises to the Founding Fathers for leading the way to our freedoms. And then I hope you will marvel – as I do – with the actual reading aloud of the Declaration of Independence by Tom Wadsworth. This is the 10th consecutive year that Mr. Wadsworth has been at the podium to give voice to our great document. Please join us as we celebrate this event. The program starts at 9 a.m. July 4 and lasts about 1 hour. There will be refreshments after the reading, and you will be able to talk with the other patriots before heading home for your family holiday celebrations. Please call me at 815632-7843 if you have any questions about this event.

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Full accounting needed for ACA grant spending NAOMI LOPEZ-BAUMAN Springfield

Carla Johnson’s [Associated Press medical writer] excellent June 12 investigation, “Illinois’ health care campaign among nation’s costliest,� revealed that “more than 90 people, including executives from the firm and its subcontractors, billed at least $270 an hour for salary and overhead during the first four months� as part of a $33 million federal grant to Illinois to promote the

Affordable Care Act, or ACA. Johnson correctly pointed out that not only do those hourly wage rates for public relations professionals seem excessive, but Illinois also spent more on TV marketing and promotion than any other large state. But that is just a dent in the total federal grants that Illinois has received to implement and promote the president’s health insurance scheme. According to federal records, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, awarded the state of Illinois $155 million in total

What do you think? Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com grants (including the one that was the focus of the AP investigation) to implement and market the ACA in Illinois. While this money was spent in a number of areas, this total is the equivalent of almost $700 a person who selected a health insurance plan (but didn’t necessarily purchase one). Even though there has not been a full accounting of how, where, and by

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the real problem with the remap petitions is unregistered or improperly registered voters. These things simply are not subjective. “It’s because of a backroom process, an uneven, rushed process, that it had gotten to this point,� remap reformer Michael Kolenc told reporters last week. The “uneven� process has also been highlighted three times by the Tribune editoRupert rial board, Borgsmiller and it’s yet As director another groof the Illinois tesque disState Board tortion of the of Elections, facts. Borgsmiller is involved in A June the petition 5th Trisignature bune editoverification rial claimed process for proposed “Individual citizen ballot examiners’ referendums. invalidation rates ranged from 17 percent to 86 percent.� In one of two editorials last week, the Tribune finally admitted that they were talking about just two board staffers. SO, WHAT ABOUT those two examiners? Well, if you look at the actual data, you’ll see that the two staffers in question examined only a handful of entries. A tiny sample of a 5 percent total sample can mathematically explain any wild individual variations. The board assigned 38 staffers to the examination task. One staffer looked at just a single entry, so let’s toss him out. Of the rest, the number of signatures examined ranged from 1,714 down to 91, for an average of 676 examined, and a median of 711. The staffer who “disqualified only 17 percent� examined just 92 petition entries. The staffer who “disqualified 86 percent� looked at just 183 entries. The overwhelming majority of the examiners had pretty close to the final rate of 55 percent invalid. The bottom line here is that this state’s media has fallen for spin that’s made the State Board of Elections look like some evil entity. If that’s so, then why did the board certify Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner’s term limits constitutional amendment, widely hated by insiders, last week? The most likely answer is almost always the simplest. Rauner obviously ran a tight ship. The remap folks apparently did not.

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Bored teen should find hobby to fill her time Dear Abby: My 19-yearold sister died 2 years ago from an overdose. I’m 13. We were very close when we were little, but during the 4 years before she passed away, my parents didn’t want us around each other for fear of her rubbing off on me, and she wasn’t home half the time anyway. A year earlier she went to rehab, and I remember talking with her about how she was clean for good and then ... It’s just so lonely! All my friends have sisters and brothers and I don’t, and I’m bored all the time. My parents work a lot, so I’m home alone at least three

do things, but it’s embarrassing going everywhere with your parents. I miss having her around. – Alone in Ohio

sometimes feel alone even if they have siblings. Many dearABBY teenagers have told me this. Abigail Van Because you’re bored when Buren’s you’re not with your friends (Jeanne or participating in sports, Phillips) column Dear Alone: Please consider finding a hobby appears accept my sympathy for that will fill your time when during the the loss of your sister. You your parents are working, week through are still grieving, which is or do some volunteering if Universal Press why you say you feel alone. they agree. Syndicate. However, if you think You might also consider about it, because of her adopting a pet from a addiction, she has been shelter to keep you comtimes a week, and although out of your life for longer pany. Of course, pets I’ve got friends and sports, than two years. It may be require feeding, training, I’m just really alone. that what you’re really affection and exercise, It’s awkward going out to mourning is the relationbut in return they offer dinner or going on vacaship you MIGHT have had. unconditional love and tion because my parents You say you have friends. companionship. If it just want to sit and relax, If you listen to them talk, would be all right with and I want to go out and you may find that they, too, your parents, it might be

a solution for you.

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sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but something smells fishy here. “Catfishy.” From where I sit, it appears your wonderful connection may be only your connection to the Internet. A person who does this repeatedly may not be who he has represented himself to be. Do not count on him for ANYthing. 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.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Pinochle, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. 500 card game, noon, Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818. 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., Whiteside County Senior Center Big

Room, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center Big Room, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center Big Room, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3253. Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000. Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101. Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8838.

Dear Abby: I met a guy online. We have been dating for some time now. We have a wonderful connection and have our dates on Skype. The problem is, we have never met in person. Every time we plan on meeting, he shuts up for a time, isn’t reachable, then suddenly reappears and makes excuses, asking me to forgive him and plan another meeting. Should I still believe this will happen anytime soon? – Left Hanging in Nairobi

COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, June 24 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. 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, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Wii Bowling and 313 card game, 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. Triple Play Tuesday Program, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252. Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Catered lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. There is a cost; registration is necessary. Organized bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Bingo, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton,

815-589-3925. Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. 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. Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Lanark City Park, 200 W. Claremore St., Lanark. Rain or shine. Book Discussion Group, 6:308 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, 815284-7261. Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-625-0354. Wednesday, June 25 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500. 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. Popcorn and quilting, 8:30 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818. Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Crafting, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Mexican Train Dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Wii Bowling and 313 card game, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Guys and Gals pampering day and shop, 10 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Wednesday, June 25 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. Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., KSB Hospital private dining room, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling. 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. Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013 or 800-782-1584. American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382 or 800733-2767. Blood pressure checks, 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. People with Disabilities Support Group, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Civic Plaza I, Rock Falls, 815-625-7860 (voice) or 815-625-7863 (TDD). Whiteside County Health

Department free blood pressure clinic, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julie’s Cafe, 501 First St., Albany, 815-772-4213. 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. Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon and 8 p.m., open, Big Book, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Basic computer class, 2-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Registration: 815-288-9236. Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815622-2800.

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. Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., steps, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction. Caregiver Support Group, 6 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333. 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. Rock River Grange, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 1409 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-973-1490. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Thursday, June 26 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., CGH Medical Center Ryberg Auditorium, 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. weighin, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815-626-0034. Senior Computer Basics class, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling. More Fun with Computers class, 10-11 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Free blood pressure checks, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. ’57 Girls, 11:30 a.m., Culver’s, 1317 N. Galena Ave., Dixon. Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815-6267333, ext. 317. Alzheimer’s awareness program, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Scrapbooking class, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

American Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. 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, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door. Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150. American Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382. 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. Northern Illinois Tea Party, 6:30 p.m., 302 W. Main St., Rockton. 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. Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 p.m., 1409 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-946-4340. 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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Document outlined justification for use to kill American terror suspects NEW YORK (AP) – The secret U.S. government memo outlining the justification for the use of drones to kill American terror suspects abroad was released by court order Monday, yielding the most detailed, inside look yet at the legal underpinnings of the Obama administration’s program of “targeted killings.� The 41-page memo – whose contents had previously been summarized and released piecemeal – was heavily redacted for national security reasons, with several entire pages and other passages whited out. But it argues, among other things, that a targeted killing of a U.S. citizen is permissible under a 2001 law passed by Congress soon after 9/11. That law empowered the president to use force against organizations that planned and committed the attacks. “The release of the memo will allow the public to better assess the lawfulness of the government’s targeted killing policy and the implications of that policy,� said Jameel Jaffer, an American Civil Liberties Union attorney who argued for release of the memo. “Despite the release of this memo, the public still knows scandalously little about who the government is killing and why.� He said the memo contains the first formal acknowledgment by the government that the CIA is involved in the program. The July 2010 memo was written by a Justice Department official who is now a federal appeals court judge. It was released after a yearlong legal battle by The New York Times and the ACLU.

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Imam Anwar al-Awlaki, an al-Qaida leader born in the United States, is shown here in October 2008 in Yemen. On Monday, a federal appeals court released a previously secret memo that provided legal justification for using drones to kill Americans suspected of terrorism overseas. The memo pertained specifically to the September 2011 dronestrike killing of Al-Awlaki. The memo specifically provided the legal justification for the September 2011 killing in Yemen of Anwar Al-Awlaki, an alQaida leader and onetime cleric at a Virginia mosque who was born in the United States, and another U.S. citizen, Samir Khan, who edited al-Qaida’s Internet magazine. An October 2011 strike also killed Abdulrahman al-Awlaki, al-Awlaki’s teenage son and also a U.S. citizen. Al-Awlaki had been involved in an abortive attack against the United States and was planning other attacks from his base in Yemen, the memo said.

It said the authority to use lethal force abroad may apply in certain circumstances to a U.S. citizen who is part of the forces of an enemy organization. The memo said the Defense Department operation was being carried out against someone who was within the core of individuals against whom Congress had authorized the use of “necessary and appropriate� force. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York released the memo after the Times and the ACLU sued for any documents in which Justice Department lawyers

had discussed the highly classified “targeted killing� program. The appeals court ordered the memo disclosed after noting that President Barack Obama and other senior government officials had commented publicly on the subject. David E. McCraw, vice president and assistant general counsel for the Times, called the memo “a critical addition to the public debate over targeted killings and should fuel a richer discussion of the legal and security issues that are at the heart of that debate.� White House spokesman Josh Earnest, responding to criticism from groups that complained that it took a court order to get the memo released, said the administration worked through the legal system “to produce a redacted document that protected national security interests while at the same time trying to live up to our commitment to transparency.� “In this case, I think even the groups that sharply criticized us would call this a win for transparency,� Earnest said. The memo was written by David Barron, who at the time was acting chief of the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel. He was recently confirmed as a judge in the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston. U.S. officials considered al-Awlaki to be an inspirational leader of al-Qaida, and they have linked him to the planning and execution of several attacks targeting American and Western interests, including a 2009 attempt on Christmas Day to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner.

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Justices let some air out of program Limits placed on how EPA can regulate WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court largely left intact Monday the Obama administration’s only existing program to limit power plant and factory emissions of the gases blamed for global warming. But a divided court also rebuked environmental regulators for taking too much authority into their own hands without congressional approval. The justices said in a 5-4 vote along ideological lines that the Environmental Protection Agency cannot apply a permitting provision of the Clean Air Act to new and expanded power plants, refineries and factories solely because they emit greenhouse gases. The decision underscores the limits of using the Clean Air Act to deal with greenhouse gases and the administration’s inability to get climate change legislation through Congress. “The Supreme Court put EPA on a leash but not in a noose,” said Michael Gerrard, director of Columbia University’s Center for Climate Change Law. “It reaffirmed that EPA can regulate greenhouse gases, but it can only go so far in reinterpreting the statute,” Gerrard said. “The court invalidated a small corner of a secondary program. The main event – EPA’s proposed

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Smoke rises from the Colstrip Steam Electric Station, a coal-burning power plant, in July 2013 in Colstrip, Montana. The Supreme Court on Monday placed limits on the only Obama administration program already in place to deal with power plant and factory emissions of gases blamed for global warming. rules on existing power plants – remains to be fought another day.” The EPA and many environmental advocates said the ruling would not affect the agency’s proposals for first-time national standards for new and existing power plants. The most recent proposal aims at a 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants by 2030, but won’t take effect for at least another 2 years. The justices warned that the regulation of greenhouse gases is not automatic under every program of the Clean Air Act as the administration had assumed it was. Similar logic is driving the EPA’s other actions on globalwarming pollution.

Justice Antonin Scalia, writing for his conservative colleagues, said EPA could not “just rewrite the statute” to bring greenhouse gases under a provision dealing with expanded and new facilities that would increase the overall amount of air pollution. Under the program, companies must evaluate ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in order to get a permit to build. Carbon dioxide is the chief gas linked to global warming. But by a wider, 7-2 margin, the court preserved EPA’s authority over facilities that already emit pollutants that the agency regulates, other than greenhouse gases. “EPA is getting almost everything it wanted in this case,” Scalia said. He

said the agency wanted to regulate 86 percent of all greenhouse gases emitted from plants nationwide, and it will it be able to regulate 83 percent of the emissions under the ruling. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas said they would go further and bar all regulation of greenhouse gases under the permitting program. The EPA called the decision “a win for our efforts to reduce carbon pollution because it allows EPA, states and other permitting authorities to continue to require carbon pollution limits in permits for the largest pollution sources.” The agency said that, as of late March, 166 permits have been issued by state and federal regula-

tors since 2011. Permits have been issued to power plants, but also to plants that produce chemicals, cement, iron and steel, fertilizer, ceramics and ethanol. Oil refineries and municipal landfills also have obtained greenhouse gas permits since 2011, the EPA said. Under Monday’s ruling, the EPA can continue to require permits for greenhouse gas emissions for those facilities that already have to obtain permits because they emit other pollutants that the government has long regulated. The program at issue is the first piece of the EPA’s attempt to reduce carbon output from large sources of pollution. The utility industry, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and 13 states led by Texas had asked the court to rule that the EPA overstepped its authority by trying to regulate greenhouse gas emissions through the permitting program. The administration failed to get climate change legislation through Congress. In 2012, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit concluded that the EPA was “unambiguously correct” in using existing federal law to address global warming. The agency’s authority came from the high court’s 2007 ruling in Massachusetts v. EPA, which said the Clean Air Act gives EPA power to limit emissions of greenhouse gases from vehicles.

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Southern states in U.S. woo Chinese investors PINE HILL, Ala. (AP) – Burdened with Alabama’s highest unemployment rate, long abandoned by textile mills and furniture plants, Wilcox County desperately needs jobs. They’re coming, and from a most unlikely place: Henan Province, China, 7,600 miles away. Henan’s Golden Dragon Precise Copper Tube Group opened a plant here last month. It will employ more than 300 in a county known less for job opportunities than for lakes filled with bass, pine forests rich with wild turkey and boar and muddy roads best negotiated in 4-wheel-drive trucks. “Jobs that pay $15 an hour are few and far between,� says Dottie Gaston, an official in nearby Thomasville. What’s happening in Pine Hill is starting to happen across America. After decades of siphoning jobs from the United States, China is creating some. Chinese companies invested a record $14 billion in the United States last year, according to the Rhodium Group research firm. Collectively, they employ more than 70,000 Americans, up from virtually none a decade ago. Powerful forces – narrowing wage gaps, tumbling U.S. energy prices, the vagaries of currency markets – are pulling Chinese companies across the Pacific. Mayors and economic development officials have lined up to welcome Chinese investors. Southern states,

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Gov. Robert Bentley (left) listens to Roger Zhang, president of Golden Dragon U.S.A., during a tour of the Golden Dragon copper tubing plant in August 2013 in Pine Hill, Alabama. touting low labor and projects in the United land costs, have been States that are creating especially aggressive. jobs: In the case of the Pine In Moraine, Ohio, ChiHill plant, tax breaks, some nese glassmaker Fuyao Southern hospitality and a Glass Industry Group Co. tray of homemade banana is taking over a plant that pudding helped, too. General Motors aban“Get off the plane and doned in 2008 and creatthe mayor is waiting for ing at least 800 jobs. The you,� says Hong Kong bil- site puts Fuyao within lionaire Ronnie Chan. 4 hours’ drive of auto In March, Dothan, Ala- plants in Ohio, Kentucky bama, held a 2-day U.S.- and Indiana. China manufacturing symIn Lancaster County, posium, drawing dozens South Carolina, Chinese of potential Chinese inves- textile manufacturer Keer tors. On sale were T-shirts Group is investing $218 reading: “Ni hao, y’all� million in a plant to make – combining the Chinese industrial yarn and will version of “hello� with a employ 500. South Carocolloquial Southernism. lina nudged the deal along Chinese executives wan- with a $4 million grant. dered around during a In Gregory, Texas, street festival, experienc- Tianjin Pipe is investing ing Americana by snap- over $1 billion in a factory ping photos of vintage that makes pipes for oil ’60s muscle cars. A Chi- and gas drillers. The comnese company, in a deal pany expects to begin pronegotiated before the duction late this year or symposium, announced early in 2015. It will have it would bring a 3D print- 50 to 70 employees by the ing operation to Dothan. end of this year and 400 to Among other Chinese 500 by the end of 2017.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014 Numbers game Cubs prospect Kris Bryant has four hits, all of them home runs, in 18 at-bats since being promoted to Triple-A Iowa. Bryant has a batting average of .222 with eight strikeouts. He has total of 26 homers this season.

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ummer break has arrived for the SVM sports staff. What does that mean? Sandy beaches and long evenings of watching the tide come in? We wish. Well, admittedly the calendar is pretty full of weeks where one person or another is on vacation, although I don’t think too many beaches will be involved. Even so, the show, or in our case, the section must go on. While the high school sports season is over, we still have some tidying up to do. The SVM Weekend edition will have our all-area softball teams. Next week, we will name our athletes of the year. That stuff is always fun. But that’s not all the prep stuff we will be doing over the next month. One thing I can’t help but notice is that there are a lot of guys running around in football helmets already. It’s crazy to think that Friday night lights are just around the corner. We’re going to take a look at how the area teams use their contact days this summer. The IHSA has been very busy over the last few months. With us short on people and heavy on local coverage, we didn’t get too much time to study the changes.

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ABOVE: Sterling’s Karlie Mellott hugs coach Becki Edmondson after the Warriors won the 3A third-place game on June 14 in East Peoria. Mellott was one of four area softball players to earn first-team ICA all-state honors. BELOW: Karlee Doege, who made the 1A all-state team, throws a pitch during Amboy’s run to the 1A state tournament.

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One player has been an All-State first team mainstay the last few years. Another player set it as her goal at the beginning of the season. A third wasn’t expecting to get anything once the season ended. In all, the Sauk Valley had four players named to the Illinois Coaches Association AllState first teams. Those players are Sterling’s Karlie Mellott (3A), Morrison’s Allie Wiersema (2A), Amboy’s Karlee Doege (1A) and Milledgeville’s Taylor Grenoble (1A). Fourteen other players made the second and third teams. In Class 3A, Mellott was named to the first team for the third straight year. Mellott, who is committed to Cornell University, was named to the third team as a freshman. “It’s definitely rewarding to receive any sort of all-state recognition,” Mellott said. “You know that you have some great company on

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3A: Karlie Mellott, Sterling 2A: Allie Wiersema, Morrison 1A: Karlee Doege, Amboy 1A: Taylor Grenoble, Milledgeville s &ULL LIST OF )#! !LL 3TATE TEAMS ON B4. that list, and that there are great players on each team. It’s just amazing to make it.” The 3A team is filled with opponents the Golden Warriors faced this season. Sterling finished third at the state tournament. NIB-12 West foe Abby Turczyn of LaSallePeru made the first team. Other 2014 opponents include Bekah Harnish (Burlington Central), Veronica Ruelius (Marengo), Kathryn Gallagher (St. Ignatius), Brooke Gaylord (Burlington Central), Brooke Stulga (Manteno) and Kayla Wedl (Wauconda). PROUD CONTINUED ON B4

2014 WORLD CUP | UNITED STATES

U.S. works on math problem Multiple ways to advance out of group play for United States BY RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

SAO PAULO – Instead of taking a breather, the U.S. created a World Cup math puzzle for its fans back in America. Just 30 seconds from clinching advancement with a game to spare, the U.S. conceded a stoppage-time goal that left it with a 2-2 draw against Portugal on Sunday. With four points, the Americans may need at least a tie from their Group G finale against three-time champion Germany to advance to the knockout stage. “Now we have no choice but to regroup, get ourselves ready for

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point each. The U.S. would advance to the knockout stage of consecutive World Cups for the first time with a win or a tie against the Germans, or a draw between Ghana and Portugal in a match played simultaneously. If there’s a winner in the other game, the Americans also could advance with four points on a tiebreaker: goal difference, followed by total goals, head-to-head points, head-to-head goal difference and head-to-head goals. If a tie still isn’t resolved, there would be a drawing of lots. MATH CONTINUED ON B3

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The United States’ Fabian Johnson (23) heads the ball away from Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo during Sunday’s Group G World Cup match in Brazil. The U.S. has one more match in group play against Germany.

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Andy Murray plays a return to David Goffin during their first-round match Monday at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London. Murray is the first England native to start a title defense of the tournament since 1936.

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LONDON – It had been, famously, more than 75 years since a British man arrived at Wimbledon as the defending champion. So Andy Murray took a moment – and, really, only a moment – to take in the sights and sounds Monday at Centre Court as nearly 15,000 spectators, including Shaquille O’Neal up in the Royal Box, rose to greet him with a raucous standing ovation. Murray’s parents and grandparents were present. So, of course, was his muchdiscussed recent choice as coach, Amelie Mauresmo. The other player, 105th-ranked David Goffin of Belgium, was little more than a bystander for all of the proceedings, which wrapped up a little more than 2 hours after they began with a 6-1, 6-4, 7-5 victory for Murray. “I was pretty nervous and stuff before the match. Then when you’re walking to the court – I have a lot of memories obviously from last year. To come to the court and get that reception, it was very nice,� said Murray, who last year became the first man from Britain since Fred Perry in 1936 to win the nation’s prestigious tennis tournament.

Did you know? s Maria Sharapova WON HER FIRST 7IMBLEDON TITLE AT THE AGE OF IN 3HE S STILL TRYING TO WIN HER SECOND TITLE That title for Perry was his third in a row at the All England Club, but he did not try for another one in 1937. Murray heeded advice from Mauresmo, the 2006 women’s champion at Wimbledon, who told him to soak in everything while walking out to play because, as he put it, “You never know if you’ll get the chance to do it again.� He responded to the crowd’s reaction with a quick wave and a glance around the arena. “Enjoyed it for the walk to the chair,� Murray said. “Then when I sat down, it was time to get on with business.� Certainly took care of that. He was crisp and clean, finishing with only 10 unforced errors and saving the only two break points he faced. He pounded serves at up to 131 mph and returned Goffin’s not-quite-as-fast offerings with ease. All the while, the fans roared for his winners and groaned as a group when their man lost

points, no matter how or what significance. They gasped when Murray’s leg buckled a bit, and he slipped to the fresh turf in the third game. He rose to his feet quickly and won that point, part of racing to a 3-0 lead. No matter the attention and expectations heaped on him by a nation, Murray handles it quite well, particularly when’s on the court. Even when he’s away from the action, he’s been at ease, pausing less than 2 hours before Monday’s match to oblige a fan’s request to pose for a selfie. The man he beat in last year’s final, No. 1-seeded Novak Djokovic, won in similarly easy fashion on Day 1, taking the first 11 games and never facing a break point en route to beating 56th-ranked Andrey Golubev of Kazakhstan 6-0, 6-1, 6-4. “A great start,� said Djokovic, the 2011 champion. All in all, it was a relatively quiet start to a tournament that a year ago was as tumultuous as ever, including exits by the end of the second round for past champions Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova. That trio, along with five-time champion and No. 1-seeded Serena Williams, play their opening matches today.

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scheduling and divisions. I think it’ll be important to brief everyone on the future of these conferences. Oh, and the IHSA released enrollments and classifications for the 2014-15 school year. The Sauk Valley didn’t see a lot of shakeup, but there was a little movement. With that being said, we are going to take the next few weeks to look at each school individually.

These profiles will give you the numbers, and a brief recap of last year, and a look ahead. They’ll occupy a space on bottom of B2 each day. That’s starting today with Amboy. We will try to keep it in alphabetical order. So, you see, it’s a break, of sorts. But, we will be busy. Plus, there’s all kinds of community and outdoor adventures that we will be following this summer.

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WORLD CUP ROUNDUP

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Mexico’s Javier Hernandez scores during Monday’s match against Croatia. Mexico won 3-1 to advance to the knockout round.

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Mexico surged into the World Cup’s knockout stage for a sixth straight time with an emphatic 3-1 win over Croatia. Rafael Marquez, Andres Guardado and Javier “Chicharito� Hernandez scored in a 10-minute span in the second half, dooming a talented Croatia side to elimination from the group stage. The Croatians had to win to advance and held the bulk of possession, but had trouble seriously threatening goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who kept out all efforts in the group stage until an 87th-minute consolation goal from Ivan Perisic.

Fred and Fernandinho added second-half goals for Brazil, which will face South American rival Chile in the second round. Netherlands 2, Chile 0:

Leroy Fer scored a minute after coming on as a substitute to help give the Netherlands a victory over Chile and seal the top spot in Group B with its third consecutive win. Fer had only just replaced Wesley Sneijder when he rose almost unmarked in the Chile penalty area to put the Dutch ahead with a powerful 77th-minute header. Another substitute, Memphis Depay, tapped in a cross from Arjen Robben in stoppage time Brazil 4, Cameroon to double the lead. 1: Neymar lived up to Spain 3, Australia 0: the expectations of the Spain, the 2010 chamWorld Cup host nation, pion, salvaged some scoring two goals as World Cup pride with a Brazil routed Cameroon lopsided win over Austo reach the knockout tralia in its last match at stage as the top team in the tournament. Group A. After losing their previThe 22-year-old for- ous matches in Group B ward netted twice in to the Netherlands and the first half, on either Chile, both teams went side of midfielder Joel into the match knowing Matip’s goal for Camer- they could not advance oon in the 26th minute. to the second round.

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“Had we been down 2-1 and we came back, we’d be flying high right now,� goalkeeper Tim Howard said. “It’s the Group of Death. Most people counted us out. So, it’s no problem. We’re going to the last game with a chance.� The U.S. arrived back at its base hotel in Sao Paulo at about 5 a.m. on Monday, after a 4-hour flight from the match in the steamy Amazon rainforest capital of Manaus. The starters were given the day off, and the reserves trained in the late afternoon at Sao Paulo Futebol Clube. After today’s training session, the team makes the 3-hour-plus flight to the northeast beach city of Recife. While the Americans have just 3 days off between matches, Germany has four.

“There’s a lot of things you can’t control. That’s a quirk of the schedule,� U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati said. “It’s a quirk of the schedule that we’ve got more travel than anybody else in the first round, but we had less than everyone else in the first round in South Africa. So those things balance out.� The Group G winner likely will play Algeria, Russia or South Korea, whichever finishes second in Group H. The second-place team in Group G probably will face Group H leader Belgium, which is 2-0. U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann did not talk to reporters Monday, but spoke with the USSF in an interview for its website. “We want to beat Germany. We want to be first in our group, so we’re not thinking about a tie,� he said.

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aybe it’s just me, but it already feels like the Bulls are getting used by Carmelo Anthony. There he was Sunday, Instagrammed in Air Jordan wear while seeing Paris with the Pippens, which pretty much covers the heart of the Bulls’ six titles. The Bulls are looking for a seventh, and they believe Anthony will come to Chicago to help them find it after he told the Knicks he’ll opt out of his contract to pursue free agency. The Bulls are said to be the team Anthony wants to play for. That might be something only the Bulls are saying because it’s good business. Or something only Anthony’s agents are saying because it’s good business. Anthony shares an agent with Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau. That’s something the Bulls want out there, too, but Anthony’s agent ought to be smart enough to know that the Bulls coach kills his players. Just kills them. And what would that mean for a 30-year-old? Thibodeau said his team had nothing left when it went out in the first round this year. That’s what he does every year. The Spurs coach doesn’t. One wins titles, one doesn’t. Of course, a first-round playoff loss is more than Anthony experienced this season. The Knicks went 37-45, and the free agency watch began with the expectation that Anthony valued winning over max money, but then Anthony’s exit interview included this: “The grass isn’t always greener.’’ Anthony can opt out and still opt back in with the Knicks. Anthony can opt out and stay out, signing with the team he believes has the best chance to win a title. In that case, he would sign for less money. In the Bulls’ case, he would sign for less than half of the $129 million the Knicks could give him. See how the Bulls could easily be used here? Anthony previously said

and Chris Bosh had made their choice in 2008 and were just waiting for the chance to gang up on the MCT News same team. Service Ever since, the Heat sports have been the only team columnist. He can be to represent the Eastern reached Conference in the NBA at srosenFinals. Connect the dots, bloom@ tribune.com. people. If Anthony is willing to take less money to play for a team he believes can he would take less money, win a title, then he ought to wait until LeBron but indicated during the James decides whether season he wouldn’t take to stay or opt out. If the much below his market Bulls are going to throw value. To put a face on themselves at someone, the finances, it’s one then they, too, ought to thing to take less than wait until James decides. Kobe Bryant, but it’s farJames ought to be the fetched to take less than first step for players and Rudy Gay. Repeating: See how the Bulls could easily teams alike. Smart players and teams, anyway. Wherbe used here? ever he goes, NBA Finals Being used appears to appearances follow. Ditto be the Bulls’ purpose titles. If Anthony is too around the NBA. Many stupid to recognize that, I free agents talk about don’t want him. the opportunity in ChiOr maybe Anthony is cago, but no great players opting out with the hopes come to the Bulls, and of convincing James to nobody knows why. If opt out and join him in some people do know New York. It’s what James why, they’re not saying, does. He’s a joiner. He and if the Bulls are the ones who know why, they joins an existing star and haven’t figured out a way brings another one with him, and like that, the rest to change it. It’s not for lack of effort. of the conference dies. Think about it: Anthony The Bulls showed up big takes less money, but and serious for LeBron James in 2010, but they stays in New York to satiswasted their time because fy his wife and her career, James, Dwyane Wade and here comes the best

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player on the planet. Don’t tell me that’s not attractive to everyone, including James’ marketers. And don’t tell me about a salary cap when James already has taken less money in the same situation. Oh, and new Knicks coach Derek Fisher is said to be tight with Kevin Durant, who could become a free agent in 2 years, just in case you wanted to know how bad this could get for a certain local basketball team that previously has been spurned and likely will again. The Bulls already have thrown themselves at Anthony the way you’d expect a lovelorn team to do. I don’t blame them for trying. I just pity their high hopes. You know how this movie ends, the same way you know how Bulls seasons end. The Bulls are trying to change the script of the seasons, but they have yet to show they can change the script to the offseason, so forget it. Inevitable sadness and frustration to follow. The Bull can’t do anything official with Anthony until next Monday, but they seem to be doing everything else, and I’m thinking, this might be the earliest a free agent ever has used the Bulls.

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES | VANDERBILT 9, VIRGINIA 8

Total control lost in third inning Virginia’s Kirby issues five walks, as Commodores score nine in one frame BY ERIC OLSON Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. – Vanderbilt capitalized on Virginia starter Nathan Kirby’s sudden loss of control to score nine runs in the third inning, then held off the Cavaliers to win 9-8 in Game 1 of the College World Series finals Monday. The Commodores (5020) can win their first national championship in a men’s sport with a win tonight. Tyler Campbell continued his improbable breakout for the Commodores, doubling twice in the third inning. His second double came off reliever Whit Mayberry with the bases loaded to put Vanderbilt up 9-2. But Virginia (52-15) chipped away, scoring three runs in the third, two in the fifth and another in the eighth to make it a one-run game. Adam Ravenelle came on in the ninth to get the last three outs for his second save of the CWS.

It was the highestscoring CWS game at TD Ameritrade Park. The nine runs in the third, off three hits, five walks and a hit batsman, were the most in an inning in the CWS since Stanford scored 11 against Florida State in the ninth on June 14, 2008, at the old Rosenblatt Stadium. Kirby (9-3) took the loss after his shortest outing of the season. Things went south for Kirby in a hurry after he struck out Chris Harvey to start the third. He walked Jason Delay on four pitches, gave up Campbell’s first double, and walked Dansby Swanson to load the bases. Bryan Reynolds’ infield single drove in a run, and then Kirby issued the first of three straight basesloaded walks – all while Whit Mayberry was warming up in the bullpen. Of Kirby’s last 50 pitches, 31 were balls. He walked five in the third inning, after having never walked more than three in a game.

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Softball Illinois Coaches Association All-State CLASS 3A First team Jordan Olson, Freeport jr. C; Taryn Pena, Columbia jr. C; Bekah Harnish, Burlington Central sr. C; Rylie Jay, Lemont jr. IF; Parker Bandy, Chatham jr. IF; Marissa Gagliano, Wheaton Academy sr. IF; Annie Fleming, Peoria Notre Dame sr. IF; Karlie Mellott, Sterling sr. IF; Abby Turczyn, LaSalle-Peru sr. IF; Veronica Ruelius, Marengo sr. OF; Kathryn Gallagher, St. Ignatius sr. OF; Hannah Ploense, Bloomington jr. P; Brooke Gaylord, Burlington Central sr. P; Sarah Finke, East Peoria sr. P; Brooke Stulga, Manteno sr. P; Brianna Weilbacher, Columbia sr. P; Kayla Wedl, Wauconda so. P

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez leaps over the Orioles’ Manny Machado as he throws to first base for a double play during Monday’s game in Baltimore. The White Sox lost 6-4.

Davis blast sinks Sox

Reds use big ninth inning to crush Cubs By the Associated Press

Chris Davis interrupted his frustrating season with a pinch-hit, threerun homer in the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Davis was excluded from the starting lineup after batting just .130 in his previous 14 starts. Called upon by manager Buck Showalter with runners on first and second and one out in the ninth, Davis launched a 3-2 pitch from Ronald Belisario (3-4) into the seats in right field. Davis, who led the majors in home runs and RBIs last year, started the game in the dugout with a .216 batting average and 78 strikeouts in 218 at-bats. Jose Abreu hit his 22nd homer and drove in three runs for Chicago, which

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Second team Morgan Weidman, Alton Marquette sr. C; Maddie Youngblood, Alton Marquette sr. IF; Raigen Schwartz, Centralia sr. OF; Brianna Graham, Chatham jr. P; Brooke Jacobs, East Peoria jr. IF; Jena Reddig, Geneseo sr. P; Paige Kennan, GenoaKingston sr. C; Ashton Cattenhead, Glenbard South sr. OF; Sara Finn, Hampshire sr. IF; Morgan Dieringer, Lincoln Way West sr. P; Carly Trepanier, Manteno jr. IF: Abby Kissack, Marengo sr. IF; Susie Baranski, Marian Catholic so. OF: Allison Spence, Marian Catholic jr. IF; Molly Fields, Mater Dei sr. C; Kara Harnett, Metamora sr. C; Alyssa Sclafani, Montini so. C; Cristina Barrett, Montini sr. IF; Chandler Ryan, Morton so. IF; Taylor Sterkowitz, Oak Forest so. IF; Chloe Peterson, Peoria Notre Dame jr. IF; Emily Carstens, Peotone jr. IF; Maura Lynch, St. Ignatius sr. P; Erin Stroup, Sterling so. IF Third team Hannah Skoog, Antioch so. OF; Jessica Pedersen, Antioch jr. IF; Gabi Alfaro, Aurora Central sr. IF; Taylor Clugston, Bloomington jr. IF; Syndey Shubert, Canton so. OF; Sydnie Wells, Canton so. IF; Sammy Cameron, Centralia jr. C; Katherine Kennedy, Charleston so. C; Samantha Long, Chatham jr. IF; Caitlyn Touchette, Columbia jr. IF; Abby King, Crete Monee so. C; Kali George, East Peoria sr. IF; Bethany Salazar, Evergreen Park so. P; Caroline Andrade, Evergreen Park jr. IF; Hannah Wassmann, Fenton sr. IF; Mirakel Dedmond, Freeport sr. IF; Brooke Van Hootegem, Galesburg jr. IF; Darrian Gillette, Geneseo sr. IF; Bailee Ulmark, GenoaKIngston jr. P; Payton Carli, Glenbard South so. OF; Aimee Gerhardt, Glenbard South sr. IF; Anna D’Allesandro, Guerrin Prep sr. IF; Haley Widmayer, Hampshire jr. P; Ashlyn Meyers, Jacksonville sr. P; Kendall Huemann, Johnsburg sr. IF: Lexi Roach, Kaneland sr. OF; Lanie Callaghan, Kaneland sr. OF; Paige Kuefler, Kaneland jr. IF: Lanie Thompson, Kankakee sr. P: Sydney Mayo, Kankakee sr. IF: MeKena O’Donnell, Limestone jr. P; Krysten Wallace, Limestone sr. OF: Rachael Luckett, LIncoln Way West sr. IF; Dani Morgan, Lincoln Way West so. IF; Alyssa Spoerer, Mahomet sr. IF; Sammy Beckwith, Manteno sr. C; Taylor Carlson, Marengo sr. C; Kaitlyn Bath, Mattoon sr. C; Riley Phipps, Mattoon sr. IF; Bell Alexander, Montini so. OF: Sara Ross, Montini sr. IF; Abby Burns, Morris fr. P; Madison Feeney, Morris sr. IF: Kelsi Dahms, Morton sr. IF: Morgan Mansur, Mt. Zion sr. IF: Alli Davis, Mt. Zion fr. IF: Sarah Wilkerson, Mt. Zion so. OF; Morgan Edwards, Normal U-High jr. OF; Alyssa Van Valey, Normal U-High so. P; Sydney Hollings, Normal U-High so. C; Kylie Powers, Oak Forest jr. IF; Taylor Marvin, Ottawa sr. P; Marcy Serrano, Peoria Notre Dame jr. OF; Mikkinzie Stokes, Peoria Notre Dame jr. P; Carly Maupin, Peotone jr. IF; Jasmine Willis, Plano jr. C; Ashley Wensing, Quincy Notre Dame so. P; Kristen Gengenbacher, Quincy Notre Dame sr. C; Cayla Brown, Rich East jr. P; Claudia Maloberti, Ridgwood so. IF; Michaela Ward, Rock Falls jr. P; Bree Derhake, Sacred Heart-Griffin sr. IF; Ashton Dyche, Sacred Heart-Griffin sr. P; Katie McLean, Sacred Heart-Griffin sr. IF: Tess Russell, St. Ignatius so. OF: Lexy Staples, Sterling fr. P; Lyndsey Coddington, Sycamore sr. OF: Samantha Alberto, Tinley Park sr. IF: Dana Meline, Vernon Hills sr. IF: Madi McCoy, Washington so. P; Lexi Carlsten, Washington so. IF: Kylie Albrecht, Waterloo jr. IF; Kasey Bradley, Waterloo jr. P; Paige Motley, Wauconda jr. OF CLASS 2A First team Maci Ingram, Nashville; Kylee Rock, Carterville; Tarynn Tirpak, Marao-Forsyth; Taylor Johnson, Beecher; Sarah Crews, Beecher; Payton Abbott, Stillman Valley; Morgan Florey, Elmwood-Brimfield; Allie Hislope, Monticello; Allie Wiersema, Morrison; Kadie Borries, Teutopolis; Isabella Anderson, Alleman; Lexi Ferrari, Alleman; Lauren Prader, Gibault

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Sterling’s Erin Stroup was named to the second team, and freshman Lexy Staples was on the third team. “It’s great for the team to get recognition, because there is so much talent coming up,� Mellott said. “They deserve their recognition, and it’s a testament to the kind of team we had.� In 1A, Amboy made a run to the state tournament and finished fourth. Pitching in the Clippers’ circle was Doege, a freshman, with no idea the awards were waiting for her in the postseason. “I got the team MVP, and I couldn’t believe that,� Doege said. “I was so excited. Now, to get on this list, is awesome. It’s not something I expected. I didn’t expect any of this.� Doege credited catcher Kaitlyn Liebing, who made the third team, and the team’s seniors for helping her throughout the season. Senior outfielder Micaela McCoy made the second team. Milledgeville won the 1A state title in 2013, a year after taking third. This year the Missiles were eliminated in the regional semifinals. Despite that, the Missiles had five players rec-

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Morrison’s Allie Wiersema was named to the Illinois Coaches Association all-state softball team on Monday. ognized, including Grenbole on the first team. “Going back to freshman year, we had made it to the supersectional and beyond,�Grenoble said. “I think what happened this year losing in regionals, and having one bad game, makes us really appreciate the trips to state. We know how tough it is.� Grenoble was on the second-team all-state a year ago, and set her sights on getting a mention on one of the teams again this year. “At the beginning of the season, I knew I wanted to get mentioned again,� Grenoble said. “Then to see my name on the first team, it was really amazing. It means so much to get put into that kind of group.� Grenoble is planning on playing softball at

Other Area All-Staters

3A Second team Erin Stroup, Sterling Third team Lexy Staples, Sterling 2A Second team Shannon Finneran, Morrison Third team Kylie Ackerman, Erie-Prophetstown Emily Cox, Erie-Prophetstown

Rock Valley College next year. Teammate Morgan Adolph made the second team, while Courtney Swalve, Kayleigh Leddy and Ally Bush made the third team. Wiersema followed in her older sister’s footsteps. Christie Wiersema, now playing at Augustana, made the first team in 2011 after leading the Fillies to a 2A state title. “That’s sort of been a joke with the family on whether I’d be able to get first team All-State team, too,� Wiersema said. “Now I have. I couldn’t have done it without my team backing me up all season.� Other Fillies on the AllState list were Shannon Finneran (second team), Brooke Stralow (third team) and Lauren Rice (third team).

Savannah Mettler, Erie-P’town Lauren Rice, Morrison Brooke Stralow, Morrison 1A Second team Morgan Adolph, Milledgeville Micaela McCoy, Amboy Third team Ally Bush, Milledgeville Kayliegh Leddy, Milledgeville Kaitlyn Liebing, Amboy Courtney Swalve, Milledgeville

Second team Annie Borries, Teutopolis; Alison Apke, Teutopolis; Shannon Finneran, Morrison; Celina VanHyfte, Annawan; Jessie Douglas, Massac County; Jessie Lamb, Massac County; Avery English, Carterville; Kelsey Rogers, Carmi; Brenna Finck, Maroa-Forsyth; Kiley Pelker, Nashville; Sarah Radtke, Seneca; Karissa Dobson, Stillman Valley; Jacyee Craver, Tremont; Ally Wiegand, Tri-Valley; Taylor Bauer, Watseka; Maria Prete, Westmont; Ashley Adermann, Wilmington; Brittany Hay, Georgetown-Ridge Farm; Kyleigh Payne, Bishop Mac; Molly McElwee, St. Joseph-Ogden; Aubry Davis, DuQuoin; Shelby Koehler, West Hancock; Anna Wetherell, Alleman Third team Sam Valentine, Monticello; Cheyenne Thompson, Marshall; Brooke Stralow, Morrison; Lauren Rice, Morrison; Gracyn McBride, Massac County; Victoria Beachum, East Alton-Wood River; Jordi Harre, Nashville; Maddie Henry, New Berlin; Genna Van Wye, Olympia; Ali Haesele, Olympia; Anna Smolenski, Orion; Abby Jacques, Princeton; Hunter NIebrugge, St. Anthony; Bailey Martin, Maroa-Forsyth; Gabbi Clifton, Maroa-Forsyth; Jillian Runyen, Tremont; Lexie Jarrett, Tri-City; Kyla Haukap, Tri-City; Erin Walker, Tuscola; Anna Watson, Tuscola; Miranda Southall, Wilmington; Isabella Woolslayer, Beecher; Bailee Porter, Bishop-Mac; Kenna Wilkey, Reed-Custer; Kristen Skala, Westmont; Skyler Poel, Westmont; Summer Stitt, Lisle; Kylie Ackerman, Erie-Prophetstown; Savannah Mettler, Erie-Prophetstown; Emily Cox, Erie-Prophetstown; Mady Poulter, St. Joseph-Ogden; Brooke Karraker, Herscher; Allison DeWald, West Hancock; Haleigh Hammel, West Hancock; Jackie Hoffmeier, Greenville; Taylor Kirby, Macon Meridan; Breya Cooper, Hamilton County; Abby Thompson, Alleman; McKenzie Sanchez, Alleman; Hayley Ginger, Clinton; Gabe Mueller, Rockridge; Shelby Funk, El Paso-Gridley CLASS 1A First team Deidre Ledbetter, Altamont; Lauren White, Altamont; Grace Baalman, Hardin-Calhoun; Taylor Grenoble, Milledgeville; Morgan Stamm, Orangeville; Lea Hall, Salt Fork; Nicole Krupp, Somonauk; Jordan Lodge, Trico; Ashley Modglin, Trico; Emilee Schwing, Fisher; Karlee Doege, Amboy; Hanna Runner, West Prairie; Maddie Baalman, Hardin-Calhoun; Shelby Yespen, Putnam County Second team Lauren Ohnesorge, Altamont; Madison Ohnesorge, Atlamont; Micaela McCoy, Amboy; Madison Struble, Carrollton; Taylor Jordan, Central A&M; Lauren Cramer, Dakota; Olivia Zimmerman, Dakota; Jessica Butterfield, Dwight; Jasmine Kerley, Earlville; Toree Statle, Fisher; Makayla Wood, Galva-Williamsfield; Erin McMahan, Grant Park; Payton Reed, Lewistown; Rachel Goff, Metro East Lutheran; Morgan Adolph, Milledgeville; Krystina Kernich, Mt. Olive; Morgan Robb, Orangeville; Jordan Kraft, Princeville; Taylor Petit, Putnam County; Annie Miller, Putnam County; Kalyn Learnard, Salt Fork; Kaylee Carlen, Cumberland; Jessica Prange, Trico; Jen Reedy, West Prairie Third team Kaitlyn Liebing, Amboy; Josie Phillips, Altamont; Kaley Hennings, Central A&M; Monica Loy, Earlville; Kristina Morsovillo, Earlville; Emma Corkill, Galva-Williamsfield; Jessica Zemaitis, Grant Park; Petyon Bonds, Griggsville-Perry; Becca Oswald,

Hardin-Calhoun; Madison Lehr, HardinCalhoun; Ariel Towery, Lewistown; Abby McMahon, Metro East Lutheran; Courtney Swalve, MIlledgeville; Ally Bush, Milledgeville; Kayliegh Leddy, Milledgeville; Courtney Kernich, Mt. Olive; Jill Niehaus, Mt. Olive; Abby Marlow, New Athens; Denae White, New Athens; Miranda Rodebaugh, Orangeville; Tori Clark, Orangeville; Brooke Gardner, Princeville; Nikki Martel, Putnam County; Stephanie Wilson, Putnam County; Monica Monroe, Putnam County; Logan Sanford, Salt Fork; Maddie Kawall, Somonauk; Bailee Krantz, Somonauk; Alexis Petersen, Spoon River; Elizabeth Hippen, Stark County; Kendall Knop, Stewardson-Strasburgh; Kyla Thornton, Cumberland; Kourtney Campbell, West Prairie; Kiara Lueking, Woodlawn

Soccer FIRST ROUND play) GA Pts 2 7 1 7 6 3 9 0

Monday’s results At Brasilia, Brazil Brazil 4, Cameroon 1 At Recife, Brazil Mexico 3, Croatia 1 GROUP B W L T GF GA Pts *Netherlands 3 0 0 10 3 9 *Chile 2 1 0 5 3 6 Spain 1 2 0 4 7 3 Australia 0 3 0 3 9 0 Monday’s results At Curitiba, Brazil Spain 3, Australia 0 At Sao Paulo Netherlands 2, Chile 0 GROUP W L 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 1

*Colombia Ivory Coast Japan Greece

C T 0 0 1 1

GF GA Pts 5 1 6 3 3 3 1 2 1 0 3 1

Today’s games At Cuiaba, Brazil Colombia vs. Japan, 3 p.m. At Fortaleza, Brazil Greece vs. Ivory Coast, 3 p.m. GROUP W L 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 2

*Costa Rica Italy Uruguay England

D T 0 0 0 0

GF GA Pts 4 1 6 2 2 3 3 4 3 2 4 0

Today’s games At Natal, Brazil Uruguay vs. Italy, 11 a.m. At Belo Horizonte, Brazil Costa Rica vs. England, 11 a.m. GROUP W L 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 2

France Ecuador Switzerland Honduras

E T 0 0 0 0

GROUP W L 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 2

GF GA Pts 3 1 6 1 0 4 0 1 1 1 3 0

Wednesday’s games At Porto Alegre, Brazil Argentina vs. Nigeria, 11 a.m. At Salvador, Brazil Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Iran, 11 a.m. GROUP G W L T GF GA Pts Germany 1 0 1 6 2 4 United States 1 0 1 4 3 4 Ghana 0 1 1 3 4 1 Portugal 0 1 1 2 6 1 Sunday’s result At Manaus, Brazil Portugal 2, United States 2 Thursday’s games At Recife, Brazil Germany vs. United States, 11 a.m. At Brasilia, Brazil Portugal vs. Ghana, 11 a.m. GROUP W L 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 1

*Belgium Algeria Russia South Korea

H T 0 0 1 1

GF GA Pts 3 1 6 5 4 3 1 2 1 3 5 1

Thursday’s games At Sao Paulo Belgium vs. South Korea, 3 p.m. At Curitiba, Brazil Algeria vs. Russia, 3 p.m.

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto Baltimore New York Boston Tampa Bay

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Monday’s results Baltimore 6, Chicago White Sox 4 Toronto 8, N.Y. Yankees 3 Pittsburgh 8, Tampa Bay 1 Kansas City 5, L.A. Dodgers 3 Boston at Seattle, late Today’s games Chicago White Sox (Quintana 3-7) at Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 4-4), 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 3-4) at Toronto (Buehrle 10-4), 6:07 p.m. Oakland (Kazmir 9-2) at N.Y. Mets (Colon 7-5), 6:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Locke 0-1) at Tampa Bay (Archer 4-4), 6:10 p.m. Detroit (Smyly 3-6) at Texas (Lewis 5-4), 7:05 p.m. Atlanta (Harang 5-6) at Houston (Feldman 3-4), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 7-2) at Kansas City (Duffy 4-6), 7:10 p.m. Cleveland (Masterson 4-5) at Arizona (Miley 3-6), 8:40 p.m. Minnesota (Gibson 6-5) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 7-6), 9:05 p.m. Boston (Peavy 1-5) at Seattle (E.Ramirez 1-4), 9:10 p.m. Monday’s box score

ORIOLES 6, WHITE SOX 4 Chicago

Baltimore ab r h bi Eaton cf Markks rf 4 0 0 0 GBckh 2b Pearce 1b 4 2 1 0 JAreu dh A.Jones cf 4 2 2 2 Viciedo lf N.Cruz lf 5 0 2 0 De Aza lf DYong dh 4 0 3 0 AlRmrz ss C.Davis ph 1 1 1 3 Konerk 1b JHardy ss 4 0 1 0 Gillaspi 3b Machd 3b 4 0 1 0 Sierra rf Schoop 2b 4 0 1 0 Flowrs c CJosph c 3 1 3 1 Totals Totals 37 6 15 6 Chicago 001 002 100 — 4 Baltimore 200 000 013 — 6 One out when winning run scored. DP–Chicago 2, Baltimore 1. LOB–Chicago 6, Baltimore 10. 2B–G.Beckham (14), J.Abreu (16), Viciedo (18), Al.Ramirez (11), Gillaspie (18), D.Young (5), C.Joseph (4). HR–J.Abreu (22), A.Jones (14), C.Davis (13), C.Joseph (2). S–C.Joseph. ab 5 3 4 3 0 3 4 4 4 4 34

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Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago

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Monday’s results Miami 4, Philadelphia 0 Pittsburgh 8, Tampa Bay 1 Cincinnati 6, Chicago Cubs 1 Kansas City 5, L.A. Dodgers 3 Washington 3, Milwaukee 0 St. Louis 8, Colorado 0 San Diego at San Francisco, late Today’s games Miami (Heaney 0-1) at Philadelphia (D.Buchanan 3-3), 6:05 p.m. Oakland (Kazmir 9-2) at N.Y. Mets (Colon 7-5), 6:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Locke 0-1) at Tampa Bay (Archer 4-4), 6:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Bailey 7-3) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 3-1), 7:05 p.m. Atlanta (Harang 5-6) at Houston (Feldman 3-4), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 7-2) at Kansas City (Duffy 4-6), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 5-4) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 5-4), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (S.Miller 7-6) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 6-6), 7:40 p.m. Cleveland (Masterson 4-5) at Arizona (Miley 3-6), 8:40 p.m. San Diego (Hahn 2-1) at San Francisco (Hudson 7-3), 9:15 p.m.

REDS 6, CUBS 1

GF GA Pts 8 2 6 3 3 3 4 6 3 1 5 0

F T 0 1 1 0

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Wednesday’s games At Manaus, Brazil Switzerland vs. Honduras, 3 p.m. At Rio de Janeiro Ecuador vs. France, 3 p.m.

*Argentina Nigeria Iran Bosnia-Herz.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia

2014 World Cup (* – advanced out of Group GROUP A W L T GF *Brazil 2 0 1 7 *Mexico 2 0 1 1 Croatia 1 2 0 6 Cameroon 0 3 0 1

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Sale 6 11 2 2 1 3 Guerra H,1 1 1 0 0 0 2 Putnam H,9 1 1 1 1 0 1 Belisario L,3-4 1/3 2 3 3 0 1 Baltimore W.Chen 5 2/3 6 3 3 2 3 R.Webb 1 1/3 2 1 1 0 0 Brach W,1-0 2 0 0 0 1 0 HBP–by Belisario (A.Jones), by Sale (Markakis). WP–Guerra. Umpires–Home, Rob Drake; First, Alan Porter; Second, Paul Emmel; Third, Marty Foster. T–3:08. A–17,931 (45,971).

Cincinnati ab BHmltn cf 5 Frazier 3b 5 Votto 1b 3 Mesorc c 1 Bruce rf 5 Ludwck lf 4 Schmkr 2b 4 Cozart ss 4 Simon p 2 Broxtn p 0 Heisey ph 1 Ondrsk p 0

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College baseball World Series Championship Series at Omaha, Neb. (Best-of-3; x-if necessary) Monday’s result Vanderbilt 9, Virginia 8 Today’s game Virginia (52-15) vs. Vanderbilt (50-20), 7 p.m. x-Wednesday’s game Virginia vs. Vanderbilt, 7 p.m.

Tennis Monday’s results Wimbledon Seeds Fared At The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club London Men First Round s .OVAK $JOKOVIC 3ERBIA DEF !NDREY Golubev, Kazakhstan, 6-0, 6-1, 6-4. s !NDY -URRAY "RITAIN DEF $AVID 'OFfin, Belgium, 6-1, 6-4, 7-5. s 4OMAS "ERDYCH #ZECH 2EPUBLIC DEF Victor Hanescu, Romania, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-4, 6-3. s $AVID &ERRER 3PAIN DEF 0ABLO #ARreno Busta, Spain, 6-0, 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-1. s 'RIGOR $IMITROV "ULGARIA DEF 2YAN Harrison, United States, 7-6 (1), 6-3, 6-2. s %RNESTS 'ULBIS ,ATVIA DEF *URGEN Zopp, Estonia, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (10). s &ABIO &OGNINI )TALY DEF !LEX Kuznetsov, United States, 2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 6-1, 9-7. s -IKHAIL 9OUZHNY 2USSIA DEF *AMES Ward, Britain, 6-2, 6-2, 6-1. s &ERNANDO 6ERDASCO 3PAIN LOST TO Marinko Matosevic, Australia, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. s +EVIN !NDERSON 3OUTH !FRICA DEF Aljaz Bedene, Slovenia, 6-3, 7-5, 6-2. s !LEXANDR $OLGOPOLOV 5KRAINE DEF Samuel Groth, Australia, 7-5, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5). s !NDREAS 3EPPI )TALY LOST TO ,EONardo Mayer, Argentina, 6-3, 2-6, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4. s -ARIN #ILIC #ROATIA DEF 0AUL (ENRI Mathieu, France, 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-1. s 2OBERTO "AUTISTA !GUT 3PAIN DEF Steve Johnson, United States, 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-5. s 6ASEK 0OSPISIL #ANADA LOST TO 2OBIN Haase, Netherlands, 7-6 (6), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3. Women First Round s ,I .A #HINA DEF 0AULA +ANIA 0OLAND 7-5, 6-2. s 0ETRA +VITOVA #ZECH 2EPUBLIC DEF Andrea Hlavackova, Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-0. s 6ICTORIA !ZARENKA "ELARUS DEF -IRjana Lucic-Baroni, Croatia, 6-3, 7-5. s $OMINIKA #IBULKOVA 3LOVAKIA DEF Aleksandra Wozniak, Canada, 6-1, 6-2. s &LAVIA 0ENNETTA )TALY DEF *ANA Cepelova, Slovakia, 6-2, 6-3. s 3AM 3TOSUR !USTRALIA LOST TO 9ANINA Wickmayer, Belgium, 6-3, 6-4. s 3LOANE 3TEPHENS 5NITED 3TATES LOST to Maria Kirilenko, Russia, 6-2, 7-6 (6). s %KATERINA -AKAROVA 2USSIA DEF Kimiko Date-Krumm, Japan, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. s ,UCIE 3AFAROVA #ZECH 2EPUBLIC DEF Julia Goerges, Germany, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3). s 'ARBINE -UGURUZA 3PAIN LOST TO CoCo Vandeweghe, United States, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. s 6ENUS 7ILLIAMS 5NITED 3TATES DEF Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor, Spain, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. s %LENA 6ESNINA 2USSIA DEF 0ATRICIA Mayr-Achleitner, Austria, 6-0, 6-4.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

VILLAGE OF COLETA, a municipal corporation, Petitioner, vs.

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DEBBIE SLAWINSKI, DONNA GFELLER, CHERIE KVINGE, LAURA SPERRY, MARC KVINGE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MILTON M. KVINGE, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Respondents. 2013 MR 60 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Debbie Slawinski, Donna Gfeller, Cherie Kvinge, Laura Sperry, Marc Kvinge, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Milton M. Kvinge, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled action, that the said action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you praying for foreclosure of a statutory lien claimed and recorded by the Plaintiff upon and concerning the premises described as follows: Part of Lot 10 in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 22 North, Range 6 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Southwest Quarter, 296 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Quarter Section; thence North on the West line of said Southwest Quarter, 154 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section, 264 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section to a point 450.36 feet North of the South line of said Section; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section, 70 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said Section to a point 278 feet 7 inches North of the South line of said Section; thence West parallel with the South line of said Section, 134 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section, 17 feet 5 inches; thence West parallel with the South line of said Section, 200 feet to the place of beginning, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 10, 450.0 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 10, 264.0 feet; thence North parallel with the said West line of Section 10 to a point 450.36 feet North of the said South line of Section 10; thence East parallel with the said South line, 70 feet; thence South parallel with the said West line, 10.36 feet; thence West parallel with the said South line, 334.0 feet to the said West line of Section 10; thence North on the said West line, 10.0 feet to the said point of beginning, situated in Whiteside County, Illinois, P.I.N: 04-10-351-012 Common address:

To: Ronald Reed; Iris Reed; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

204 N. Main Street, Coleta, Illinois

and for other relief. Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law and the action is still pending. Now therefore, unless you, Debbie Slawinski, Donna Gfeller, Cherie Kvinge, Laura Sperry, Marc Kvinge, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Milton M. Kvinge, and Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois in the Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, on or before the 18th day of July, 2014, default may be entered against you, and each of you, at any time after that day, and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint. Dated Morrison, Illinois: June 12, 2014. Susan E. Ottens, Circuit Clerk NELSON, KILGUS, RICHEY, & BUCHWALTER-SCHURMAN Attorneys for Plaintiff 209 E. Main Street, PO Box 111 Morrison, IL 61270 Telephone: 815-772-2121 June 17, 24, July 1,2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for MASTR Reperforming Loan Trust 2005-2 PLAINTIFF Vs. Dennis A. Phelps; et. al. DEFENDANTS

13 CH 00105 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 4/7/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 7/31/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, BLOCK 2, BINGHAMPTON, SITUATED IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 02-15-14-481-004 (underlying 02-15-14-481-001; 02-15-14-481-002; 02-15-14-481-003) Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1689 Lee Center Road Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-31587. I613185 June 17, 24, July 2, 2014

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TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00260 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable)

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at: Lot 152 in Section 17 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded September 11,1974 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 50-56, inclusive, as Document No. 397055 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-02-427-003

Property located at: Lot 97 in Section 27 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded December 31,1975 in Book 'I' of Plats at pages 25-27, inclusive, as Document No. 406912 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-02-329-035

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309

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To: Robert Deanda; Aqua Illinois, Inc.; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate. TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 51

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June 12, 2014

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00372 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 150 in Section 16 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 26, 1974 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 43-47, inclusive, as Document No. 396569 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-103-009 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Jemani Purchaser or Assignee Dated 6/12/2014 #10-9126

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Juan P. Camacho; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Juan Camacho; Dafne Camacho; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 10CH 184 Property Address: 909 2nd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on May 21, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on August 7, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at The Whiteside County Courthouse, at 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 3 IN DINSMOOR, PENNINGTON & COE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 909 2nd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081 P.I.N.: 11-21-261-008 First Lien Position; $116,216.03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Trustees of Sauk Valley Community College District No. 506, in the Counties of Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, Henry, Bureau and Carroll, State of Illinois, that a tentative Budget for said College district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the Office of the President, the Business Office, and the Learning Resource Center of the College, located at 173 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, Illinois. NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on this budget will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the 28th day of July, 2014, at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, Illinois in this Community College District No. 506.

Lisa Wiersema, Secretary Board of Trustees, Community College District No. 506 in the Counties of Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, Henry, Bureau, and Carroll, State of Illinois June 24, 2014

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Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax)

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No. 14 P 80 SHIRLEY J. COULTER, Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SHIRLEY J. COULTER. Letters of Office were issued to STEPHANIE G. LILLY, 400 14th Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & 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 the Representative, or both, on or before December 26, 2014, and may 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 (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 18th day of June, 2014 Stephanie G. Lilly Independent Representative Daniel C. Hawkins WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street. Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 June 24 July 1 & 8 2014

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IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.

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Association; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate. TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 48

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County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00206 and 2011-00207 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Properties located at: Lots 248 and 249 in Section 17 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded September 11,1974 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 50 - 56, inclusive, as Document Number 397055 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index Nos. 13-21-01-153-039 and 13-21-01-153-040 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021in Courtroom 330. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Jemani Purchaser or Assignee Dated 6/12/2014 #10-9121-22

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ESTATE OF THOMAS L. HALL, SR., Deceased. 14 P 33 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of THOMAS L. HALL, SR. Letters of Office were issued on the 13th day of March, 2014, to KAREN A. HALL, as Administrator, and whose attorneys are Mertes & Mertes, P.C., 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D, Sterling, IL 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Personal Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to Claimants 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 (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 20th day of June, 2014

Magen J. Mertes MERTES & MERTES, P.C. Attorney for the petitioner 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D Sterling, IL 61081 Phone: 815-626-1500 June 24, July 1, 8, 2014

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To: Gerald P. Jordan; Theresa J. Jordan; Steve Klein; Catherine Klein; The Woodhaven Association; Aqua Illinois, Inc.; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

Karen Timbs, Independent Administrator

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309

Trent L. Bush- ADC 6269478 WARD, MURRY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street| P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P:815-625-8200 bush@wmpj.com June 17, 24 & July 1st 2014 Assumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on June 6, A.D. 2014, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside Illinois, County, setting forth the names and postoffice addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting business the known as Robert & Sons Lawncare located at 10500 Flock Dr Rock Falls IL 61071. Dated this 6th day of June, A.D. 2014 Dana Nelson County Clerk June 10, 17, 24, 2014

LEGAL NOTICE The Sterling Park be District will holding a public hearing on July 21, 2014 at 6:30 P.M. The hearing will be held at Duis Center, 211 East St. Mary's Rd., Sterling, Illinois. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow testimony in regards to the District's 20142015 proposed operating budget and annual appropriation ordinance. June 24th, 2014

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TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00332 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 122 in Section 24 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded June 10, 1975 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 80-85, inclusive, as Document No. 402747 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois. Property Index No. 13-21-11-254-005 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330.

Public Notice The Board of Education of Rock Township Falls High School District No. 301. State of Illinois, has by resolution adopted a schedule of the Prevailing Rate of Wages published by the Illinois Department of Labor which is available regular during business hours at the District's Business Office, located at 101 12th Avenue, in Rock Falls, IL, for perusal by interested persons. Such publication shall constitute notice of the determination of the prevailing wage by this public body and that the determination is in effect. Merle Gaulrapp President Jana Jacobs Secretary Protem June 24, 2014

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To: Jerry Wolff; Tiffany Wolff; Occupant; The Woodhaven Association; Andrew Bollman; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate. TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 52

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TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00450 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 467 in Section 5 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded September 21, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 16-19, inclusive, as Document No. 376400 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-403-009 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Jemani Purchaser or Assignee Dated 6/12/2014 #10-9127 June 23, 24, 25, 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Rhonda Lopez; Alyssa Anderson; Andrew Lopez; Adam Lopez; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Albert Lopez; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00022 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Albert Lopez Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 54 IN ROCKVIEW ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN SECTIONS 11 AND 12, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK G OF PLATS, PAGES 10, 11 AND 12, IN THE RECORDER OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNT OF LEE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1642 Brandy Wine Lane Dixon, IL 61021 and which said Mortgage was made by: Albert Lopez executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit Rhonda Lopez the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Home Loan Center, Inc., d/b/a LendingTree Loans, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County, Illinois, as Document No. 2005-05735 Bk0508 Pg0744; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Denise A. McCaffrey 309 S. Galena Avenue, Suite 320 Dixon, IL 61021 on or before July 24, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-13-29758

To: Jerry Anderson; Holly Anderson; Aqua Illinois, Inc.; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate. Filed June 12, 2014

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00246 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 271 in Section 11 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 20,1972 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 31, 32 and 33 as Document Number 380742 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-01-481-010 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois.

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To: Roosevelt C. Blount; Geraldine Blount; Chana Mason; Aqua Illinois, Inc.; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate. TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 54

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TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00380 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 183 in Section 23 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 11,1975 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 70 - 74, inclusive, as Document Number 401646 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-153-019 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Jemani Purchaser or Assignee Dated 6/12/2014 #10-9136 June 23, 24, 25, 2014 To: Phillip K. Shroeder; Occupant; The Woodhaven Association; Woodhaven Lakes Realty, Inc.; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate. TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 46 Filed June 12, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00241 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 41 in Section 1 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded June 4, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 1 and 2 as Document Number 374622 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-01-452-020 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Jemani Purchaser or Assignee Dated 6/12/2014 #10-9119 June 23, 24, 25, 2014

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To: Stephen E. Wells; Debra A. Wells; Occupant; The Woodhaven Association; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate. TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 53 Filed June 12, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00548 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 99 in Section 11 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 20, 1972 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 31, 32 and 33 as Document No. 380742 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 19-22-07-106-031 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2014. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2014. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on November 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois in Courtroom 330. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois at the County Court House in Dixon, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon IL 61021 P.O. Box 329, Dixon IL 61021 Telephone: (815) 288-3309 Jemani Purchaser or Assignee Dated 6/12/2014 #10-9128 June 23, 24, 25, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Virgil R. Grace; United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development; City of Dixon; Robert F. Grace; Randy R. Grace; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Oma L. Grace; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00041 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Oma L. Grace Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: THE EASTERLY 50 FEET OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 12 IN GILBRAITH'S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF DIXON, EXCEPTING THE SOUTHERLY 25 FEET THEREOF, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1004 W. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 and which said Mortgage was made by: Oma L. Grace executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Bank of America, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County, Illinois, as Document No. 2009005875 Book 0909 Page 2314; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Denise A. McCaffrey 309 S. Galena Avenue, Suite 320 Dixon, IL 61021 on or before July 24, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-14-06587 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. June 24, July 1, 8, 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY- MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Juan P. Camacho; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Juan Camacho; Dafne Camacho; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 10CH 184 Property Address: 909 2nd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on May 21, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on August 7, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at The Whiteside County Courthouse, at 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 909 2nd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081 P.I.N.: 11-21-261-008 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $116,216.03

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IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection.

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS VILLAGE OF COLETA, a municipal corporation, Petitioner, vs. DEBBIE SLAWINSKI, DONNA GFELLER, CHERIE KVINGE, LAURA SPERRY, MARC KVINGE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MILTON M. KVINGE, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Respondents. 2013 MR 60 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Debbie Slawinski, Donna Gfeller, Cherie Kvinge, Laura Sperry, Marc Kvinge, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Milton M. Kvinge, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled action, that the said action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you praying for foreclosure of a statutory lien claimed and recorded by the Plaintiff upon and concerning the premises described as follows: P.I.N: 04-10-351-012 Common address:

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and for other relief. Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law and the action is still pending. Now therefore, unless you, Debbie Slawinski, Donna Gfeller, Cherie Kvinge, Laura Sperry, Marc Kvinge, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Milton M. Kvinge, and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois in the Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, on or before the 18th day of July, 2014, default may be entered against you, and each of you, at any time after that day, and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint. Dated Morrison, Illinois: June 12, 2014. Susan E. Ottens, Circuit Clerk NELSON, KILGUS, RICHEY, & BUCHWALTER-SCHURMAN Attorneys for Plaintiff 209 E. Main Street, PO Box 111 Morrison, IL 61270 Telephone: 815-772-2121 June 18, 24, July 1,2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for MASTR Reperforming Loan Trust 2005-2 PLAINTIFF Vs. Dennis A. Phelps; et. al. DEFENDANTS

13 CH 00105 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 4/7/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 7/31/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-15-14-481-004 (underlying 02-15-14-481-001; 02-15-14-481002; 02-15-14-481-003) Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1689 Lee Center Road Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-31587. I613185 June 17, 24, July 2, 2014

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Christian Care Ministry is seeking to fill the position of Medical Bill Analyst in our Rock Falls Office. This position is full-time and involves processing medical bills for payment. Evening or weekend hours are not typically required. Pay is commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should send their resume to the attention of Amy White: fax: 321-3087788. Applications can be mailed to Amy White, HR Director, Christian Care Ministry, 505 North John Rodes Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32934 Full-Time Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant Law firm seeks litigation paralegal/legal assistant. Applicants must have 2 year minimum law firm experience. Degree preferred. Must possess excellent skills. computer Salary DOE. Please send resumes in confidence to: Paralegal/Legal Assistant Ludens Potter & Melton 600 W. Lincolnway P.O. Box 360 Morrison, IL 61270 Full-Time Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant Law firm seeks litigation paralegal/legal assistant. Applicants must have 2 year minimum law firm experience. Degree preferred. Must possess excellent skills. computer Salary DOE. Please send resumes in confidence to: Please send replies to Box #:1228 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

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Human Resources/ Administrative Coordinator Sauk Valley Media has an immediate opening for a fulltime human resources/administrative coordinator. This non-exempt position provides administrative support in all aspects of human resources for Sauk Valley Media and the Bureau County Republican operations, including recruiting, hiring, benefits administration, employee communication/rec ognition and legal/ safety compliance. Other responsibilities include administrative support to the publisher and accounts payable processing. Qualified candidates must have high school diploma with related secondary education or work experience required. Must maintain valid drivers license and insurance, acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle. We seek a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills who can multi-task and work collaboratively. The ability to maintain confidentiality and work efficiently in a fastpaced, team environment is required along with strong computer skills. Shaw Media offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. The chosen candidate will be subject to pre-employment background, driving record and drug screenings. Application deadline is Fri., June 27, 2014. Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume to: jdoherty@sauk valley.com or Joanne Doherty, Sauk Valley Media, PO Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081. No phone calls. Shaw Media is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Opening The Prophetstown Police Department is accepting applications for a fulltime Police Officer, Lateral Transfers Accepted, negotiable wages. City offers a pension plan, health insurance coverage, holiday pay, paid vacations, sick pay, personal time, and negotiable wages. Applications may be mailed, emailed or dropped off at Prophetstown City Hall, 339 Washington St., Prophetstown IL 61277, e-mail ptowncy@thewisp.net., applications available at prophetstownil.org.

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2014 Ford Mustang V6 Premium – $23,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan – $15,999 Majeski Motors (866) 896-5311

2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT – $31,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2013 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT – $17,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

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2014 Chevrolet Impala LT – $31,835 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2003 Pontiac Aztek – $4,751 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808

1999 GMC Sonoma SL – $2,400 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2013 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L – $20,495 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT – $20,495 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2013 Ford Escape SEL – $23,525 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2013 Ford Escape SE – $18,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2013 Ford Explorer XLT – $27,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2013 Ford Focus SE – $16,295 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2013 GMC Terrain SLT – $25,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 S – $17,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT – $16,988 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ – $34,788 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2014 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ – $25,988 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LT – $15,988 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120

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2012 Ford Focus SE – $13,999 Majeski Motors (866) 896-5311 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT – $14,999 Majeski Motors (866) 896-5311

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT – $4,993 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808

1995 Ford F-150 XL – $3,700 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.5L – $5,791 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808

2003 Ford Taurus SE – $5,400 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2004 Volvo XC90 – $7,803 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 – $8,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2008 Ford Focus – $8,533 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS – $5,731 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2001 Jaguar XJ Series Vanden Plas – $ 5,493 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2006 Ford Mustang – $12,621 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2012 Ford Taurus SE – $16,743 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2014 Volkswagen Jetta S – $16,937 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2005 Dodge Dakota SLT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2002 Chrysler Sebring LXi – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2010 Chevrolet HHR LT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2008 Chevrolet Colorado Work Truck – $8,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2003 Ford Super Duty F-350 XL – $11,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2010 Honda Accord LX Sedan – $15,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe – $17,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2011 Nissan Rogue S AWD – $19,800 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Touring – $21,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 1992 Chevrolet 2500 – $2,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature – $3,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2002 Mazda Millenia – $3,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

1999 Chrysler Concorde LX – $3,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

2007 Chevrolet Impala 3.5L LT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2003 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD – $5,490 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT – $8,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2004 Ford Mustang – $6,000 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 – $7,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

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2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD – $10,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS – $11,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT – $13,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LT – $14,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2014 Chevrolet Spark LT – $15,820 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ – $19,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT – $19,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2015 Chevrolet Malibu LT – $25,860 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2006 Buick Rainier CXL AWD – $9,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Antique cast iron separator cream $75 815-456-2175 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151 Victorian Antique Pole Lamp. Excelent cond. 815284-7910

APPLIANCES

710

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003 Smooth top elect. Range $100. Refrig. W/ top freezer $100. Amana built in dishwasher. $125. All Almond. Over the Range G.E. Microwave. Stainless. $125 815-626-9467

FURNITURE

755

42” Roll-top desk, solid oak. Exc. cond. $425. 815772-2528. 8pc. King bedroom set, black lacquer. Like new $500/obo. 630201-2888 Rock Falls England Sofa 2 matching blue lane recliners. Bought at Harold's Furniture. Paid $1439. Barely used. Exc. cond. $700 815-4994187 or 815-4384451 Leather Love Seat $75 OBO. 815718-2000 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Beautiful M kitten part Siamese dsh, Free to good home 9 mo., buff & ash, 815-718-1165 Free adorable kittens, litter trained. 815-284-7930 Part Great Pyrepuppies. nees $50. 815-438-3244 Precious, clean old cat. 9mo. Needs loving home. Moved, cats now allowed. Free to good home only. 815-441-9064 WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes. Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away. Your pet will thank you!

LAWN MOWERS

779

John Deere LT 155 15 HP, 38” cut, Completely redone. Ready to mow! $850. Call 815-441-2311

POOLS & SUPPLIES

784

Pool water delivery. 815-440-0900

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s). Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket. Wrigley Rooftops Chicago Cubs Games & Wrigley Concerts! Includes Bar, Food & Admission ONLY $79-$139 Concerts Zac Brown Band, Blake Shelton & Billy Joel 45+ Cubs Games remaining... (312) 273-3196 www.WrigleyRooftops-Chicago.com

WANT TO BUY 795 Buy gold & silver coins, scrap silver & gold, & guns. 815-625-0966

WANT TO BUY 795 NEW TODAY Want to Buy, Camping equipment, tools, fishing poles & reels, gardening tools, misc. 815-626-2145

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 10x10x6 Dog kennel, roofing unit. 10mo. Old. Retail. $650 asking $300 less than yr old. 309-853-6992 2 Metal tables with ¼” beveled glass top , 25” round $30 815-677-1204 27” Sephra commercial chocolate fountain. Great con. $1200. 815288-2924 3 Michelin tire. P225/60-16. $30 815-626-0832 7x14 Open trailer, $450. Call 815631-1664. Blacktop Seal Coating Fritz Asphalt 815-499-2940 Couch. Clean, good shape. $100 815-590-1489 Earthlite portable massage table w/ bolster & carry $275/obo bag, 779-861-3088 Fluorescent Light (new) 6-tube 48” boxed, $25. 815590-1489 Kids inflatable 3 rectangular ring swim pool w/ pump. $20 815626-0832 Lg. Outside dog house for free. Good condition. 815-625-2994 Loveseat. Clean, good shape, $75 815-590-1489

NEW TODAY Machinist Tool Set and set of 2 tool boxes, valued at over $2400; asking $1600, 815315-1942

NEW TODAY Mattress, twin BeautyRest – new file - legal 4 drawer Call 815-284-0937 Salon wet station: cabinet, mirror, shampoo bowl & chair. Exc. Cond. $1200/obo, over $2000 new. 815718-0245. See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

NEW TODAY Twin, full, queen, Gas king beds. stove, sofa, washer, recliner, dresser, Futon, blk. side by side refrig. 815718-4385

POULTRY / SUPPLIES

855

1937 Oliver 70 Row Crop, new rear radial tires, needs engine work, decent paint job, 815-499$1500 4848

CLASSIC CARS

904

1923 T Bucket 350/350, Ford 9”. Price Negotiable. 815-625-3812. 1950 Chevy 4 dr., 219 engine ready to drive, many extra parts, $10,500 815-625-4364 1988 Mustang 5.0 speed, new 5 parts, $3500/obo 815-631-8220

AUTOMOBILES

905

1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 2Dr 189k mi. $2500 OBO. Good Cond. 815-631-6622

905

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

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ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38! Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement. Offer expires 12/31/14 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

1995 Mazda MX6 V6, AC, blue tooth stereo, good cond. $2100/obo Call or text 815-973-6479 1999 Chrysler Sebring 2DR. 6Cyl. $750 obo 815-2881957

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2005 Ford Taurus SE, A/C, AMFM CD, 123k mi. Asking $4,750. Call 815-499-8432

2006 Rockwood #8318 33' double slide non-smokers & no children, selfaligning dish satelitte reciever on roof. Will not be disappointed! $12,000 Dixon 815-440-2666

2005 Lincoln LS Sedan Coupe, sharp, 75,500 mi. $6500/obo AND 2008 Polaris Sportsman HO ATV, 604 mi., $4300/obo 815718-1169

2008 Toy Hauler / Camper 28' o. a., Q size bed up front, fold down sofas at rear, very clean, many extras, $11,000/obo 801 W. 19th St., Sterling 815-626-7278

Credit Problems? Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from. HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

TRUCKS

910

1994 Chevrolet truck ext. cab, high mileage, runs good, $1200/obo 815-626-5165 1994 Chevy Half ton, runs good! $1,400 OBO. 815625-5911 2000 Chevy S10, ext. cab, new tires, 145k. mi. runs good. $3,000 Call 817-240-4163 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 crew cab,163K mi., rear bag suspension assist, trans. upgraded, flex fuel, exc. cond. $10,500 obo 815-590-6393

VANS

911

NEW TODAY 2005 Chrysler T&C van w/used Houveround chair (new batteries) & tail gate winch lift system. 123,875 mi. $5500/ OBO. 815684-5324

4X4S

912

'03 Chevy 2500HD Duramax diesel, Allison trans., loaded, very good cond., 160K mi., $15,900 815-3151942

SEMI TRUCKS / 913 RIGS 2002 Kenworth Model T800, 475/490 Cat 13 speed w/ 355 rear ends, 400k mi. on the in frame, good work truck. $20,000/obo 815590-5935

PARTS & ACC.

925

NEW TODAY 845

Free! (6) Quail to a good home! 14 days old. 815-4406864

FARM EQUIPMENT

AUTOMOBILES

5 Dayton tires on Toyota rims. Like new. P185/70R14. $25/ea. Call 815625-9190

MOTORCYCLES

935

2006 HARLEY Davidson Ultra Classic, 22,000 mi, blue, new tires, lots of chrome, battery tender, painted dash to match, upgraded amp & speakers. 815-9739760 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster 883LO, met. blue, low mil., $4250 815-238-1788

BOATS/MOTORS

940

NEW TODAY 14' Landau alum. Flat bottom fishing boat, $400. Call 815-441-7819. 1989 18' Open Bow Bayliner Runs good! $1,000 Needs starter. 779245-2716 1990 Landau bass boat & trailer. 35Hp Mercury, Minn-kota troll motor, extra prop, 2 pwr. winch anchors, Humminbird 200x depth finder. $3000 815-440-6756

TRAILERS/RVS

945

17 ft. 2009 Shasta Camper, $11,000 firm. Very clean. Like new. 815625-0067. 803 Ave. D Rock Falls 2001 24' Coachman Catalina Lite, sleeps 6, new AC. $3,800 815-9737909 or 973-0773

AUTOS WANTED

960

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