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DIXON CITY COUNCIL | EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

READY TO BOIL!

Revised guide presented Could be OK’d Aug. 4; policies-and-practices manual next

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

Up for approval

DIXON – The City Council could approve a completely new employee handbook in August.

A copy of the employee handbook – or personnel policy – was placed on file during the regular council meeting Monday night. It will be on the agenda for approval during the Aug. 4 meeting.

It’s the first major revision to the employee handbook in years and took about 6 months of meetings with city staff, city commissioners, City Administrator David Nord and Paul Greufe, a human resources consultant, to be completed.

The Dixon City Council next meets at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at City Hall, 121 W. Second St., on the second floor in the Council Chambers.

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

“It will be a living document,” Greufe said during his presentation to the council. “So I would be surprised if it doesn’t change or it’s not updated in the next year or so.”

Once the handbook is approved and put in place, changes in the future can be

made if policies are brought into question, or if policies to address issues need to be added.

Nord and the city will now work on a policies-and-practices manual, which will address more substantive issues, such as how much department heads are permitted to spend, and who can take city vehicles home.

Nord said he hopes to have the policies-and-practices manual completed by the end of the year.

The handbook is worded in a way that makes it applicable to union and nonunion employees, Greufe said.

HANDBOOK CONTINUED ON A2

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Francis Bushman, a leader for Boy Scout Troop 305, helps husk corn Monday evening at Poci’s Market for today’s Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil. More photos and details on A3.

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Teachers, support staff get contracts Federal mediator helps district finalize 2-year agreements

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Jayla Yardley, 5, rests on the side of the family’s new pool as her brother, Hunter, 3, splashes through the water Monday at their Dixon home. The temperature spiked at 85 degrees, prompting the family to buy the pool.

THROW SOME ICE CUBES IN THAT POOL Today’s forecast calls for a high of 92 degrees and 69 percent humidity. Oh, and a “very high” UV index of 9 out of 10, according to accuweather.com. Temperatures are supposed to cool in the following days. See how significantly on A3.

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19-year-old arrested in April hit-and-run Rock Falls man charged with attempted murder; second suspect still sought

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

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – One of two Rock Falls men wanted in a hit-and-run that left a Sterling man critically injured was arrested Monday morning in Corpus Christi, Texas, and charged with attempted murder.

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Dayton J. Hicks, 19 was found after a tip on his whereabouts came in this morning, Sterling police said in a news release Monday afternoon.

Hicks, on 2 years’ probation for a March conviction of consumption of alcohol as a minor, also was charged with a probation violation.

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Jorden E. Johnson, 22, still is being sought.

Jacob Carr, 20, was found injured and unresponsive in the 300 block of West Fifth Street about 12:30 a.m.

April 2. He might have been lying there for an hour, police said.

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STERLING – The Sterling School District has approved 2-year contracts with teachers and support staff.

The school board unanimously approved the contracts during a brief meeting Monday.

The Sterling Education Association, which represents teachers, counselors and other certified staff members, will receive a 2 percent salary increase on the base for the 2014-15 school year and a 1 percent base increase for 2015-16.

The current base pay for teachers is $29,652. That will increase to $30,245 in 2014-15 and to $30,547 in 2015-16.

The Sterling Association of Educational Support Personnel, which represents bus drivers, food service workers, and other support staff, will get a 3.7 percent hourly rate increase for the 2014-15 school year and a 2 percent increase in 2015-16.

For the support staff, hourly rates vary by position, now ranging from $9.45 to $11.70 an hour for beginning pay.

CONTRACTS CONTINUED ON A4

‘‘ ’’ We are ready to get back to what we do best, which is educating kids.

Today’s weather High 92. Low 66.

More on A3.

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DeKalb High School driver’s education instructor John Cordes works with sophomore Meghan Hanson, 15, during her drive time June 27 in DeKalb.

Cordes has taught driver’s education for 14 years at the school and says that texting while driving is a problem for more than teenagers.

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DEKALB (AP) – Jacob Alvarez knows he’ll be tempted to text and drive as soon as he gets his license this summer. “Everyone at some point in their life texts and drives,� Alvarez said. “I’ve never seen my friends text while driving, but I know they do it, because everyone does.�

Driving instructors at DeKalb High are spreading the message about the dangers of texting and driving. Last year, they won a $25,000 grant through the Celebrate My Drive campaign to raise awareness about teen driving safety. This year, an Illinois State Police state trooper and the school resource officer gave talks telling students about the dangers.

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School District 424, Superintendent Joe Burgess said he expects the curriculum to focus more on having students tell their peers not to text and drive because teenagers are more likely to listen to other teenagers rather than adults. “That helps immensely,� Burgess said. “Kids [will] have the courage to stand up to their peers and say, ‘Hey put it away. I’m in here, too.’�

It is illegal for anyone in Illinois to send text messages while driving.

Hands-free devices are required when using a phone, but drivers can’t use their phones at all while driving until they are 18 years old.

Even so, the National Safety Council estimates about 1 in 4 traffic crashes, or about 1.3 million a

year, were linked to drivers texting or talking on cellphones in 2010. “A person just passed us in a no-passing zone on Dresser Road talking on their phone,� said Tim Holt, DeKalb driving instructor, just after a driving lesson with a student. “We see people all the time on their phones.�

An entire chapter of DeKalb’s driver’s education textbook is dedicated to distracted driving. Driving instructor John Cordes said he also shows students eyeopening videos about texting and driving. “It can be nothing but bad, if you’re texting and driving,� Cordes said. “If you get away with it your first time, you’re going to think you can do it again.

Eventually, it’s going to catch up to you.�

Cutting benefits at issue HANDBOOK

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Greufe also said that, if there’s conflicting language between the city’s handbook and a union contract, the union contract prevails.

Among the parts of the handbook the council might consider changing is the benefits package, which Greufe called generous.

Reducing sick leave

benefits or vacation benefits would lead to savings for the city.

However, it would also make city jobs less attractive for potential employees and raise a question of how to fairly make changes for current employees, Greufe said.

Commissioner Colleen Brechon raised the question of grandfathering in some employees and making changes for future employees, which is

something Greufe said is possible.

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In other action The council approved an ordinance vacating the alley behind 1712 Factory St. to Phillip MacRunnels, of Dixon, who wants to remove a garage and other buildings on his property there, according to the city.

A petition to vacate the alley was previously approved by the Dixon Plan Commission.

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MANY HAPPY TO HELP HUSK IN ROCK FALLS

Ex-supervisor lands new job Burke began June 2 as caseworker for Berwyn Township

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Students from B.L.I.N.D. groups at Sterling, Rock Falls and Newman high schools helped the Rock Falls Rotary husk corn Monday at Poci’s Market for the 75th annual Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil at the Rock Falls Community Building.

TOP-RIGHT: Many gather to help the Rock Falls Rotary husk corn Monday evening at Poci’s Market in Rock Falls. The boil runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

Tickets will be $7 for adults and $4 for ages 12 and younger. The menu includes all-you-can-eat corn, pulled pork barbecue or a hot dog, chips and a beverage.

BOTTOM-RIGHT: Bob Heren of Sterling grabs ears of corn to husk Monday during the Rock Falls Rotary corn-husking for the Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil.

Drive-through meals also will be available, and the Rock Falls Women’s Club will sell desserts.

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wyn Township supervisor and president, said she was aware of the circumstances that led to Burke’s departure at Coloma. “I had heard about that situation,� she said. “I have attended general assistance training. I had been a caseworker in Berwyn Township since 1993. Deb knows her stuff and does a good job.�

Burke will be paid $17 an hour and work 37.5 hours a week, Pechous said.

According to the Township Officials of Illinois website, Berwyn Township, based in Berwyn in Cook County, had 56,657 residents as of the 2010 Census. Coloma’s population was 11,371, according to Census data.

Burke announced her resignation from Coloma during the township’s monthly meeting on May 14. “After deliberation, I am announcing my retirement May 31, 2014, citing personal and health issues,� she said.

Former Rock Falls Mayor David Blanton was appointed this month to serve the remainder of Burke’s term, which ends in 2017.

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Deb Burke, former supervisor for Coloma Township, now works for Berwyn Township in suburban Chicago.

Burke’s last day with Coloma was May 31. She started work at Berwyn Township as a general assistance caseworker on June 2, she said Monday.

She declined to comment further.

Burke, who had been Coloma supervisor since 1981, left after it was revealed that she had failed to submit the township’s financial reports to the state comptroller’s office for 4 years.

She filed the reports in December, but the state agency still fined Coloma more than $13,000, later negotiated down to $3,200. Burke paid the penalty herself, saying she was responsible.

She also was late in publishing financial information in the newspaper, which kept Whiteside County from releasing hundreds of thousands of dollars in property tax revenue.

Burke had been recognized for her expertise in providing assistance to the poor, which is a key function of townships.

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OBITUARIES Robert W. Miller Sr. STREATOR – Robert W. Miller Sr., 84, of Streator, died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Mendota Lutheran Home.

He was born Jan. 11, 1930, in Streator, the son of Joseph A. and Eleanor (Krebs) Miller. He married Norma Pozzie on April 14, 1956, in Toluca. She preceded him in death on June 23, 1998.

He attended St. Mary Grade School and Streator High School, and was one of the best basketball players to ever wear a Bulldog jersey.

He served 4 years in the Air Force during the Korean War, and was stationed in Germany.

Bob was employed from 1960 to 1990 as a letter carrier in Streator.

The majority of this time was spent delivering mail to his beloved patrons on Riverside. He was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Church and was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church.

He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus; a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1492; a past member of the church choir; participated in the VFW Bowling League, where he served as secretary for many years; officiated grade school basketball for several years; and had been active with the Lutheran Brotherhood ramp builders; as well as being an avid Chicago White Sox fan.

His constant faith in the Lord guided him

throughout his lifetime. His family meant everything to him. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who will be greatly missed.

He is survived by one son, Robert “Rob� (Betty) Miller Jr. of Ottawa; one daughter, Carrie (John) Simonton of Dixon; five grandchildren, Joanie (Jimmy) Thrush, Peter and Luke Miller, and Nathan (Lauren) Simonton and Aaron (Vanessa) Simonton; along with three great-grandchildren, Gianna, Brycen, and Braelynn Simonton.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joseph; and sisters, Helen Hart, Grace Hart, and Patricia Augustine.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 4 p.m., Wednesday at Hagi Funeral Home in Streator. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 513 S. Shabbona St., Streator, with the Rev. Philip Halfacre officiating. Burial, with full military honors accorded by members of American Legion Post 217, and VFW Post 1492, will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Streator.

Pallbearers will be Mike Hart, Pat Hart, Jason Tutko, Jim Vallazza, Sam Pozzie, and Jay Vallazza, with Mark Kaschak as honorary pallbearer.

Memorials may be made to Maryknoll Fathers, 55 Ryder Road, Ossining, NY 10562.

W. Joyce Cole SANDWICH – W. Joyce Cole, 80, of Sandwich, formerly of Sterling, died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. She was employed for 10 years at National Manufacturing Co. Joyce was born Jan. 1, 1934, in Fairfield, the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Horton) Etheridge.

She married John Cole on April 30, 1979, in Sterling.

He preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 1992.

Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda (Alex) Ramirez of Sterling, and Janice (Jim) Wetzell of Coleta; one son, Dennis (Dodie) Whitmer of Sandwich; five stepchildren, Kerry (Sandy) Cole and Dale (Penny Fowler) Cole, both of Missouri, Kelly (Cindy) Cole of Wisconsin, Tracy (Cindy) Cole of Missouri, and Sue (Steve) Barnett of Dixon; two sisters, Imogene (Doyle) Martz of Texas,

and Shirley (Don) Rogers of Sullivan; two brothers, Frank (Anita) Etheridge of Indiana, and John Etheridge of Plano; eight grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; 15 stepgrandchildren; and 19 step-greatgrandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Evelyn Winters and Marjorie Mathes; and one brother, Fred Etheridge.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, with the Rev. Jamie Gallagher, pastor of First Lutheran Church of Jordan in Sterling, officiating. McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the National Shingles Foundation.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

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Carr was flown to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, where he was listed in critical condition. He has since been released, and his recovery has been a very slow process. His family has declined to talk about his injuries at this point.

In March 2010, Johnson pleaded guilty in Whiteside County Court to burglary and was sentenced to 4 years’ probation. He was convicted of residential burglary in June 2011 and sentenced to 6 years, but was diverted to boot camp.

In July 2012, he pleaded guilty to aggravated battery in a public place; he was sentenced to 3 years.

He also has a handful of misdemeanor convictions in Lee and Whiteside counties involving theft, illegal consumption of alcohol, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Two more Whiteside County residents are also being charged in connection with the crime.

Kristin L. Alumbaugh, 21, of Sterling, who was wanted for obstruction of justice in the incident, turned herself in to Sterling police on July 2.

Dylan Goodell, 21, was arrested at his Rock Falls home the next day, also on a charge of obstructing justice. Both have since posted bond.

Anyone with information on Johnson’s whereabouts is asked to call police at 815-632-6640 or Whiteside County Crime Stoppers at 815-625-7867.

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Everett Lundin MOUNT MORRIS – Everett Lundin, 85, died Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

Everett was born July 23, 1928, in Mount Morris, the son of Dale Everett Miller and Julia (Slaughter) Miller Lundin. Everett was baptized Dec. 25, 1928, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Morris. He later was adopted

by Ernest Lundin, and was the eldest of four children. Everett graduated with the Class of 1947 from Mount Morris High School. Everett served in the Army from December 1950 to November 1952, stationed in Korea during the Korean War. When Everett returned home, his love for the land led him to farming and milking cows. Everett married Wilda Anderson Nelson on May 25, 1968, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Iowa. Everett had a strong faith in God, attending Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Morris, where he participated in many activities.

He retired in 1996 from farming. He enjoyed traveling across the country, especially by train.

Everett is survived, and will be greatly missed, by his wife, Wilda Lundin of Mount Morris; four chil-

dren, Larry (Nancy) Nelson and Kevin Nelson, both of Mount Morris, Clair Nelson of Clarinda, Iowa, and Laura (Jonathan) Gabriel of Gordon, Wisconsin; three sisters, Joyce (Hank) Olthof of Australia, and Myrna Hagemann and Ebba Fewell, both of Rockford; six grandchildren, Emily (Nathan) Clements of Lakeside, Montana, Erica (Randy) Bocker of Mount Morris, Amy Nelson of Dennison, Iowa, Andrea Nelson of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Aaron and Jacob Gabriel, both of Gordon, Wisconsin; three great-grandchildren, Levi, Adalyn, and Kasen Bocker of Mount Morris; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother in infancy, and two brothers-in-law.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mount Morris.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Morris, with the Rev. Frank Lay officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mount Morris.

Memorials have been established to Trinity Lutheran Church and Serenity Hospice & Home.

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Velva A. Kurfiss STERLING – Velva Ann Kurfiss, 69, of Sterling, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

She was born Oct. 16, 1944, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Paul William and Velma Lorene (Springer) Cameron.

She was employed for 17 years as a qualified mental retardation professional at Krieder Services in Dixon, and retired in January 1993. Velva married John Charles “Gus� Kurfiss on March 16, 1986, in Kissimmee, Florida. She was a member of First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Surviving are her husband, John “Gus�

Kurfiss; her daughter, Karen Jo Lyles of Ashton; her son, James Douglas (Celeste) Lyles Jr. of Ashton; her sisters, Rilla Lenox, Bonnie (Bill) Bauser, and Hope (Douglas) Carolus, all of Sterling, and Sally (Jimmy) Click of Rochelle; her brothers, Richard (Linda) Cameron of Grand Prairie,

Texas, Paul Thomas (Kelly) Cameron of Tempe, Arizona, Russell (Darlene) Cameron of Belvidere, and Robert (Angie) Cameron of Davenport, Iowa; a sister-inlaw, Debbie Cameron of Rockford; two grandchildren, James Douglas (Whitney) Lyles III and Wade Robert Lyles; two great-grandchildren, Allyson Lyles and James Douglas Lyles IV; two aunts; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Lynn Lyles; her parents; her sisters, Lela Cameron and Wanda Cameron; and her brother, Paul W. Cameron Jr. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Les Funderberg officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

Reuben H. “Reub� Barnhart Jr. OREGON – Reuben H. Barnhart Jr. passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Oct. 19, 1928, at home, in Nashua Township in Ogle County. He graduated in 1947 from Oregon High School. He married Delores Boyden on Feb. 19, 1947, in Oregon.

Reuben “Reub� worked for 35 years for the Machinist Union, ending his career as a directing business representative. He was a member of St. Bride Episcopal Church in Oregon and Silver Ridge Golf Course.

For many years, he was a member of the Oregon Sportsman Club, and a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association. His family was his life.

Survivors include his wife, Delores Barnhart of Oregon; sons, Reuben H. Barnhart III of Oregon, Steven H. and Deb (Smith) Barnhart of Wicki Wachee, Florida, and Timothy E. and Deb-

bie (Smith) Barnhart of Oregon; daughter, Beth Anne and Steve DuBois of Eldridge, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several sisters- and brothers-in-law; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen E. (Taft) and Reuben H. Barnhart Sr.; his in-laws, Harry “Buss�

Boyden and Dorothy Boyden; two sisters, Jackie Barnhart and Patricia (Coil); and his daughter-in-law, Mary (Dirksen) Barnhart.

There will be no visitation. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bride Episcopal Church in Oregon, with the Rev. Joyce Beaulieu officiating. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. Bride Church and Serenity Home & Hospice, both in Oregon.

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School officials estimate the cost for both contracts will be just over $400,000 for the 2 years, including an estimated increase in health and dental insurance premiums in the second year.

Both groups also agreed to a switch from a self-insured employee benefit plan to a fully insured health and dental plan with Cottingham and Butler, which is based in Dubuque, Iowa.

“For decades, we’ve had a self-insured organization,� said Tad Everett, superintendent of the school district. “We are now out of the insurance business, in the sense that we don’t have ownership in that plan anymore.�

Everett said teachers in the school district had been without a contract for the past 3 weeks. The last day of the previous contract was June 30. “Instead of paying teachers 12 months a year, we pay them 9 months a year, and

the last check is for 3 months,� Everett said. “Under our structure, we had until the start of school to get a deal done, since there is no payroll for teachers over the summer because of our structure.�

The school district has been negotiating a new deal with teachers and support staff since October. A federal mediator recently got involved with the talks. “A federal mediator was here on July 9,�

Everett said. “It was an all-day session.�

Soon after that ses-

sion, the teachers and the support staff ratified a new agreement. “We are just really elated that we have reached a tentative agreement,� Denise Harts, president of the SEA, said to the school board. “It was a delightful experience for the most part, and I’m glad we are done.�

Now that a contract is settled, Everett said, everyone can work together on one thing. “We are ready to get back to what we do best, which is educating kids,� he said.

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Young volunteers launch PADS fundraiser Four-mile walk, fun fair Saturday

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STERLING – The Hiking For The Homeless fundraiser for Twin Cities PADS is Saturday, thanks to the first steps taken by some young volunteers.

The 4-mile walk and fun fair was the brainchild of several teens, all spring graduates of Sterling and Newman Central Catholic high schools. Some of the volunteers were introduced to the homeless shelter to fulfill community service projects for their National Honor Society requirements.

The shelter quickly became much more than a requirement. “It started as hours we needed, but we really enjoyed it,� Sterling High

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Many people think they are in this situation because they chose it. For many of the homeless, things happened beyond their control, and they had no other option at the time.

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School graduate Mary Toth said. “It was something as friends we could do together, and it was such a good use of our time.�

As the young volunteers spent more time at the shelter, they found themselves wishing they could do something to keep it open year round.

PADS is open from Oct. 1 to May 1, and closes for the summer. Saturday’s event started as a means toward that goal. “We took the idea to Mr. Newberry [executive director Myles], and then

Mary and I went in front of the board about it,�

Sterling High grad Alax Browning said.

The teens learned a hard lesson about financial realities, as the board told them it wasn’t feasible to open the shelter during the warmer months. “Over 5 months, we get maybe a dozen calls,�

Newberry said. “It takes eight to 10 people to run things over the course of an evening. We just have to direct people to a different agency over the summer.�

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OR FOR FAMILIES #ANNED GOODS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR The volunteers shook off their disappointment and decided to forge ahead with the fundraiser to get everything in order before the shelter opens again.

Newberry has walked for PADS before – last year, he trudged 100 miles with no one to keep him company. He raised money by taking pledges for his journey. “I thought this event would be easier with a set location, and we have a place to do some other fun things, too,�

Newberry said. “I took what they were thinking and combined it with

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This year’s walk will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sterling High School track. There will be a silent auction, raffles, a bake sale, a bounce house and other fun activities for the kids. Canned goods will be accepted for the Sauk Valley Foodbank.

Working with the homeless wasn’t an entirely new experience for Mary and Alax. Both girls have been on eye-opening mission trips with their churches.

Mary spent time last summer in Memphis, Tennessee, with the

Sacred Heart youth group. While there, she worked with the homeless, spending much of her time at a camp for the children.

Alax went to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a mission group from Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls. “We worked with mainly inner-city kids at camp,� she said. “They were much less fortunate than I was used to seeing.�

The girls will be off to school soon, but they hope to continue volunteering wherever their lives taken them. They are saddened by what they perceive to be a misunderstanding of the homeless. “Many people think they are in this situation because they chose it,� Alax said. “For many of the homeless, things happened beyond their control, and they had no other option at the time.�

STERLING

City wraps up first phase of IGIG project Rue 21 opening

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STERLING – In September, the city learned it was to receive largest IEPA green space grant award ever given to a municipality.

Governor Pat Quinn came to town to announce that $1.3 million would go to Sterling, one of 13 communities to receive funds through the program. The objective of the grant program is to reduce the amount of pollution that enters the state’s waterways.

The city is using the money from the Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant to fund the first two phases of its green riverfront revitalization project.

The council on Monday approved a payment of

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4HIRD !VE ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE #OUNCIL #HAMBERS $50,136 to O’Brien Civil Works to pay for Phase 1 work completed through July 9. The work was done at the Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. site. Included was site preparation, watershed protection, installation of a warning barrier and placement of a cap over the project site.

The next step is for the contractor to start hauling clean fill materials to the site. That work should be completed by midAugust.

Alderman Joe Martin

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Martin said.

The IEPA financial assistance agreement had set the project costs at $2,181,735. The pact stipulates that the grant pays $1,330,272, while the city will contribute $851,463.

Attorney Greg Hummel of Bryan Cave LLP had told the council that more of the matching funds are

purposely devoted to the first phase of the project. “We’re front-loading the first phase, because there are more possibilities for funding the National properties later,� Hummel said. He cited the possibilities of a brownfield revolving loan, two TIF districts, federal and state historic tax credits, and Kilgore Park tax credits.

Phase 2 will be negotiated later, because the timetable for that portion of the project is contingent on the Stanley remediation process.

Sterling also received $900,000 from Quinn’s Mud to Parks program, which will help transfer 60,000 cubic yards of dredged material from Fox Lake to be used to cover the brownfield site.

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Thursday at Northland Mall Dunham’s Sports does not yet have date set for opening

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STERLING – The new Rue 21 at Northland Mall will have its grand opening Thursday.

The discount fashion retailer’s target demographic is teenagers, but Rue 21 markets itself as a store that “appeals to anyone with a flair for fashion.�

The store carries clothing and accessories for girls and guys.

The company, based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, operates more than 1,025 stores in 47 states; its expansion plan calls for opening 120 new sites each year. The company increased its number of stores from 500 to 1,000 from 2009 to 2013.

While most retailers opt for growth in metropolitan areas, Rue

21 targets underserved consumer bases in more rural areas.

The store brings about 15 jobs, most of them permanent parttime associate positions.

Dunham’s Sports, a national sporting goods chain, will move into space next door to Rue 21. The Troy, Michigan-based retailer has more than 200 stores in 12 states, including a presence in Galesburg, Peoria, and Davenport, Iowa.

Dunham’s initially said it would open the Sterling store in late summer or early fall.

Mall management is still waiting for an update from Dunham’s. “The corporate office doesn’t have an opening date yet,� said Karyn Brouilette, Northland Mall general manager. “I do know that they have several stores scheduled to open in September, so it’s a busy time for them.�

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Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

EDITORIAL

Rough roads? Recycle them!

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axpayers should appreciate government officials who try to get them more bang for the buck.

Count Russ Renner, Whiteside County engineer, among that group.

The county highway department is using a new system to resurface 10 miles of roadway this summer.

It’s called “road recycling.�

What the process basically does is grind off the top 4 inches of pavement, add oil to the ground-up material, and then use it to repave the roadway.

What we think Whiteside County is using a “road recycling� process this summer that costs less and is supposed to do a better job.

Motorists will judge the results.

The process isn’t totally new (Henry County has done it for a while), but it is new here.

It’s supposed to get rid of cracks better than by just paving over them.

It’s supposed to last longer and require fewer repairs.

And, it costs less.

Renner told Sauk Valley Media that doing road recycling on a 5-mile

stretch of Sand Road, which began in June, should cost the county $500,000 to $600,000.

When the county resurfaced 5 miles of Coleta Road the conventional way last year, the price tag was $1 million.

Five more miles of road recycling are planned this summer for parts of Chase, Hurd and Springhill roads.

The approach certainly fits in with today’s philosophy of recycling products and materials that people use – glass, plastic, aluminum, tin cans, paper, oil, tires, electronics, and so forth.

We hope the projects meet with success. If more miles of roadway can be fixed for less money, Whiteside taxpayers certainly stand to benefit.

Of course, the proof is in the pudding.

How will the recycled roads stand up to traffic, weather, and the ravages of time? Motorists will judge the results.

THE READER’S VOICE

‘Humanistic mutiny’ arises in America ELYNE STRAUSS Sterling

Looking at globalization efforts for a one-world government, universal health care, an ECU [European Currency Unit] economy, and new age spiritualism, we see a “humanistic mutiny� that attempts to supersede God and his word, as America was and is “one nation under God.�

Our spirit’s life and very nature are from God, so that he must lead and guide us in the way we should go.

Man’s best efforts to fix or control his own life and resolve the “cares of this life� are futile when attempted in his own strength.

Because of the uncertainties we encounter daily, “men’s hearts are failing them for fear.�

As a Christian-American patriot, I believe Jesus is both lord and king of all, for all, and over all creation (Colossians 1:17 and Deuteronomy 10:14). He knows the answer to all our societal problems and is, in fact, the answer.

May I encourage you to pray, read his word, What do you think? and seek his face? God is Do you agree our only hope – the way, with these letters? the truth and the life (2 Do you disagree Chronicles 7:14 and John with these letters?

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A few months ago, Bill Moyers interviewed CHARLES BICKERSTAFF inmate, Stateville Correctional author Ian Haney LĂľpez Center, Joliet on PBS. His book, “Dog I voted for Reagan whistle politics: How because I shared his view coded racial appeals of smaller government have reinvented racism and fiscal conserva- and wrecked the middle tism. I voted for Clinton class,â€? was an eye openbecause he embraced a er. community of which I Reagan worshipers and was a part. Now I neither the largely white tea party kiss the ring of Reagan, may not “hateâ€? blacks nor do I gush with acco- or use the “nâ€? word, but lades for the supposed they are not beyond sug“first black president.â€? gesting that the “undeReagan used race bait- servingâ€? are the cause of ing to rally the white our bloated bureaucracy. vote, scaring them into Meanwhile, the rich get s u p p o r t i n g p o l i c i e s richer, the poor get poorthat benefited the rich er, and the middle class and big business. But pays. before Democrats begin Even with Obama’s to gloat, it was Clinton election, closet racism is who oversaw the execu- alive and well. Attention tion of a brain-damaged has somewhat shifted to black to appeal to fearful immigrants and Muswhites. And, after being lims, but the tactics are

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Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough

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

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the same – use fear and race baiting to get elected and stay in power at the expense of the middle class, minorities, and the poor.

If the party of Lincoln is to remain viable, it will have to start listening to Liberty’s call to “give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free,� and then figure out how to help the disenfranchised instead of blaming them or the party in power.

Pretty petunias are appreciated BONNIE NICHOLS Dixon

Hats off to Dixon in Bloom for a great job on the petunia baskets this year. They are beautiful, the colors vibrant, and I know that the daily watering by the city is a big factor in keeping them looking beautiful.

A lot of hard work and effort go into getting the baskets ready for hanging. The ladies deserve a big hand for beautifying Dixon.

Let’s show our appreciation by making a donation to the Dixon in Bloom project, in care of Mrs. Robin Canode.

“This morning,� 1,063 respondents were told the evening of July 17 during a Capitol Fax/We Ask America poll, “Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner released an economic plan for Illinois. “That plan calls for a freeze on property taxes and rolling back the 2010 tax increase. It also implements a new tax on services, such as advertising, legal services, and ministorage centers. We’d like to know whether this type of plan would make you more likely, or less likely to vote for him.�

Rauner had most certainly tested his service tax proposal backward and forward before presenting it to the public last week, so I figured it had to poll fairly well. It did.

The poll found that 53 percent said they’d be more likely to vote for Rauner, while just 32 percent said they’d be less likely to vote for him, and 15 percent said it made no difference.

As we’ve discussed before, Rauner has struggled a bit with women, but they actually liked the idea more than men. Fiftysix percent said the idea made them more likely to vote for Rauner, while just 28 percent said they were less likely. The male split was 47 percent more, 39 percent less.

The highest regional support for the plan came from the suburban collar counties, where Rauner did the best in the primary. Sixty-six percent of collar-county voters said the proposal made them more likely to vote for Rauner, while 25 percent said less.

The split among downstaters was 53-27, it was 49-38 among suburban Cook County voters, and he was upside down in Chicago, where he always polls poorly, 32-50.

WHY DOES THIS LOOK so popular? Well, people hate that income tax hike, and they hate their property taxes. On its face, this could look like a “magic bullet� to folks.

There are no magic bullets, of course. If there were, they would have already been used.

Rauner specified a mere $577 million in new annual revenues via his service tax, which is nowhere near the $8 billion he wants to give up from the income tax hike.

Rauner says he’d phase out that tax hike over 4 years, and he’s said he could accomplish that with economic growth.

According to the state’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, income tax revenue growth averaged just 6.8 percent between fiscal year 1998 and fiscal

“The Supreme Court has always been the last bastion of the protection of our freedoms.�

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year 2013. Rauner wants to grow those revenues by almost 67 percent over just 4 years. “Rauner’s plan would add more than a half-billion dollars to state coffers, but wouldn’t come close to replacing the $8 billion from the taxes he would roll back,� polling respondents were told. “Do you think the state can afford the Rauner plan?�

ILLINOISANS WERE split, with 41 percent of the respondents saying the state can afford it, and 43 percent saying it can’t. “They want the benefits of overall lower taxes, but doubt the viability,� pollster Gregg DurBruce ham said.

Rauner The poll had GOP gubernatorial a margin of error of plus nominee’s plan to or minus impose a tax 3 percent; on services, while freezing 28 percent property were mobile taxes and phone users. rolling back And that the income second set tax hike, did well in a poll. of numbers However, its might have practicality is been far in question, worse had writes columnist more speRich Miller. cifics been used. “Too bad [Rauner’s plan] is entirely phony and false and paid for by massive cuts to education,� texted Gov. Pat Quinn’s campaign spokesperson, Brooke Anderson, last week. “Wonder how that polls.�

Anderson rightly pointed out that the state budget includes around $16 billion in “non-mandated� expenditures – the rest is pretty much required and/or locked-in spending.

Without massive, unprecedented growth, Rauner would have to cut that $16 billion in spending roughly in half – and education also makes up half of that $16 billion.

Not to mention the massive fiscal cliff created by this year’s state budget, which adds billions in deferred costs to next year’s budget. The only way to avoid that is to raise the rate back up to 5 percent after Jan. 1, when it’s scheduled to go down to 3.75 percent.

Rauner’s campaign refused to talk about specific phase-out percentages and timelines last week.

But the cold hard reality is, that tax hike isn’t going away very soon, no matter what he says.

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Younger couples share how they handle money Dear Readers, On April 11, I printed a letter from “Wondering in Washington,” a man asking why young men in general today have the attitude that “any money I earn is mine” in a marriage or live-in situation.

He said when he married, he and his wife considered what they earned to be “theirs” – not his or hers.

When I asked my “younger readers” to chime in, I was inundated.

Some excerpts: Dear Abby, My husband was 26 and I was 24 when we got married. To me, how young

mind when I was dating, so when my boyfriend and I married, we didn’t have serious underlying issues like addiction, compulsive spending, etc.

– Mom Of Two in Seattle

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

Dear Abby, My first husband controlled all the money, my pay and his. He bought what HE wanted, but didn’t always pay the mortgage or utilities.

In my second marriage, my money is my money, and his money is his. If I earn 60 percent of the income, I pay 60 percent of the shared bills. What-

couples handle money says a lot about their attitude toward marriage.

My mother always said, “If you can’t trust a man with your money, why would you trust him with your heart?” I kept that in

ever is left is up to my own discretion to spend, and the same goes for his paycheck.

– Learned My Lesson in Florida

ment they heard growing up and applying them not only to the workplace, but home, as well – plus a healthy dose of entitlement that seems common to their generation.

Dear Abby, – Just Saying, I’m a man in my mid-30s; in Wisconsin my wife is in her mid-20s.

Many of our friends keep Dear Abby, their finances separate, Male reader here. Gone and the reason usually are the days of the stay-atinvolves hearing their par- home wife who takes care ents argue over money. of the house and raises the What I find interesting is children. I’m as guilty of that the wife usually came those preconceptions as up with the idea. anyone. I thought marriage I believe the separation meant being totally devotof incomes starts with ed to your spouse and you young women embracing discussed everything. messages of empowerI now believe both par-

ties in a relationship have financial responsibilities to the other. In my first marriage, the majority of financial responsibilities fell on me. The financial obligations in my second marriage are different. We have a separate maintenance agreement. I pay only part of our living expenses. I can spend whatever I want, when I want, on whatever I want. This has prevented many disagreements.

I think the way to handle finances in a relationship is a rock-solid legal agreement and a lot of premarital counseling. Then there are no surprises.

– J.G. in Texas

COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, July 22 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, 815-288-9236.

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.

Rock Falls Rotary Annual Corn Boil, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th St. 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.

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

Organized Wii 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.

Sublette Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., north shelter, Sublette Centennial Park, Sublette, 815849-5425.

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, July 23 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

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.

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.

Lee County Council on Aging Annual Cookout, 11:30 a.m., 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior

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

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

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

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.

Farmers Market, 4-6 p.m., Mount Morris Public Library parking lot, 101 E. Front St. Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Dixon Riverfront.

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.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Wednesday, July 23 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.

Late clinics for Family Case Management, WIC, and immunizations, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., 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.

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

Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside

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

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.

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American Red Cross blood drive, 3-7 p.m., Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road. Appointments: 800-4483543.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

American Red Cross blood drive, Lee County Fairgrounds, 1196 Franklin Grove Road, Amboy. Appointments: 800-4483543.

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.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

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

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Candidate holds event in Chicago CHICAGO (AP) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner kept up his drumbeat for Illinois term limits, saying Monday that “voters deserve a voice� on the issue and that the effort to put a measure on the November ballot isn’t over despite recent court decisions and a tight timeline. “We are not going to give up,� Rauner said during a campaign event in Chicago.

The Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, Paul Vallas, criticized the Winnetka businessman for throwing his support behind the cause only when it became politically helpful.

Rauner, who’s making his first bid for public office, has made limiting state legislators to 8 years in office a major piece of his campaign to unseat Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn. He’s chairman of

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Illinois Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner stands with his running mate, Evelyn Sanguinetti, during a news conference Monday in Chicago. a committee that gathered more than 500,000 signatures to put an initiative on the ballot, and has contributed $600,000 of his own money to the effort.

A lawyer for top Democratic lawmakers filed a lawsuit on behalf of business leaders to stop the question from appearing on the ballot, saying

the measure didn’t meet necessary constitutional requirements. In June, a Cook County judge agreed.

Supporters appealed directly to the Illinois Supreme Court, which said last week it would not immediately take up the issue.

The committee is now turning to the state’s

appellate court. They’re seeking an expedited appeal because the state board of elections, by law, must approve the Nov. 4 ballot by Aug. 22.

In addition to limiting lawmakers’ terms, the measure would make it more difficult for the Legislature to override a governor’s veto and change the sizes of the Illinois House and Senate.

Rauner has seized on the issue as part of his criticism of “career politicians� and business as usual in Springfield. But he also acknowledges it has huge appeal among Illinois voters, including the independent and Democratic voters Rauner will need to attract to defeat Quinn in the leftleaning state.

He said Monday that if the courts ultimately decide against the proposal and he is elected, he will push for it as governor and work to elect lawmakers who would support legislation to impose limit terms.

WISCONSIN

Train crash hurts two people, spills fuel Investigators will interview workers, inspect both trains SLINGER, Wis. (AP) – A Canadian National Railway Co. train struck another freight train as it rolled through a small village in southeastern Wisconsin, causing cars to derail, injuring two people and spilling thousands of gallons of fuel that prompted the evacuation of dozens of homes.

The southbound Canadian National train struck several Wisconsin & Southern Railroad cars around 8:30 p.m. Sunday at a rail crossing in Slinger, according to Patrick Waldron, a Canadian National spokesman.

Three engines and 10 railcars derailed, Slinger Fire Chief Rick Hanke said.

Slinger is about 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee.

An engineer and conductor on the Canadian National train were taken to a hospital, treated for injuries and released, Waldron said Monday.

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Meeting expedited by death of girl, 11, Friday night CHICAGO (AP) – Three days after a bullet fired on the a city street pierced a wall and killed an 11-year-old girl playing inside a house, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel gathered law enforcement officials, educators and others on Monday to talk about violence in the city.

Though Emanuel and others said the meeting had been planned for months, and the mayor did not mention Shamiya Adams by name, Friday night’s shooting of the girl on the city’s West Side as she made s’mores with her friends brought urgency to the gathering. “When an 11-yearold African American is shot and killed ... that hurts the entire city, the future of the entire city,� said the moderator of the meeting, Matt McGill, a prominent local radio host. “We’re here to make sure everybody knows that.�

Emanuel touched on themes that he and others have repeatedly raised as Chicago grapples with a stubborn gang and violence problem that has been largely responsible for the shootings numbering in

the dozens in recent w e e k ends, and a homicide total that has led Rahm the nation Emanuel in recent years.

He mentioned the illegal guns that flood the city’s streets, something Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy talks about during his weekly news conferences in which he displays the latest examples of illegal guns seized by a police force that seizes more of them than any in the United States.

And he said resources must be committed not only to law enforcement as they were when the federal government dispatched more federal agents to the city, but to educational and jobs programs for young people that he said have been expanded and will continue to expand.

Emanuel, who visited members of Shamiya Adams’ family on Saturday and who has become emotional when talking about her death, said the entire city has a role to play to give children a chance at a better life. “These are good kids, really good kids trying against big odds to make the right set of choices,� he said.

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Workers clean up a train derailment Monday in Slinger, Wisconsin. A southbound Canadian National train struck several Wisconsin & Southern Railroad cars around 8:30 p.m. Sunday at a rail crossing in Slinger. diesel spilled from a locomotive fuel tank, Hanke said. Hazardous materials crews placed booms around the spilled fuel and crews worked to upright the derailed cars Monday morning.

Some 100 people who live near the crash site were evacuated from their homes as a precaution, but they were allowed to return around 1:30 a.m.

Monday, Hanke said.

The Wisconsin & Southern engineer applied the brakes after an onboard computer sensed something was wrong before the collision, said WSR spokesman Ken Lucht. “There was an emergency situation prior to impact,� Lucht said.

Investigators will interview the crew members and inspect both trains to determine what specifi-

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The Wisconsin & Southern train was headed north from Janesville, Wisconsin, to Horicon, Wisconsin, and was carrying lumber, steel and plastic pellets, Lucht said. Some lumber spilled from a rail car. The Canadian National train was southbound from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Champaign and was carrying sand, Waldron said.

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Regional Education Office consolidation not easy SPRINGFIELD (AP) – With 11 months to go until deadline, Illinois officials are still working out the details of upcoming mergers of Regional Offices of Education around the state.

The State Board of Education approved a new map last fall cutting the number of regional offices from 44 to 35, with the populations those offices oversee rising from 43,000 to about 61,000 residents apiece. The offices have a June 30, 2015, deadline to consolidate.

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West leads the heart four.

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McDonald’s, KFC in China face new scandal Authorities probing report that companies sold expired beef, chicken BEIJING (AP) – McDonald’s and KFC in China faced a new food safety scare Monday after a Shanghai television station reported a supplier sold the companies expired beef and chicken.

The companies said they immediately stopped using meat from the supplier, Husi Food Co., Ltd. The Shanghai office of China’s food and drug agency said it was investigating and told customers to suspend use of the supplier’s products.

Dragon TV said Sunday that Husi, owned

by OSI Group of Aurora, repackaged old beef and chicken and put new expiration dates on them.

It said they were sold to McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants.

The report added to a series of food safety scares in China that have battered public confidence in dairies, fast food outlets and other suppliers.

McDonald’s Corp. and Yum Brands Inc., which owns KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, said they were conducting their own investigations. “Food safety is a top priority for McDonald’s,�

the company said on its microblog account. The company said it pursues “strict compliance� with consumer safety laws and regulations and has “zero tolerance for illegal behavior.�

A third company, sandwich shop chain Dicos, said in a statement that it stopped using sausage patties supplied by Husi.

Dicos is owned by Taiwan’s Ting Hsin International Group, and the company website said it had 2,000 outlets in China as of September 2013.

The Shanghai office of the State Food and Drug

Administration said it was working with police to investigate Husi. “At present, the company has been sealed and suspect products seized,� the agency said on its website.

McDonald’s sealed 4,500 cases of beef, pork, chicken and other products supplied by Husi for investigation, and Pizza Hut sealed 500 cases of seasoned beef, the city government said in a statement.

A woman who answered the phone at Husi’s headquarters said no one was available to comment.

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Village prepares to feed hungry Bears, fans during training camp BOURBONNAIS (AP) – You might not think local businesses would be happy about the prospect of hulking Bears roaming town, but when those bears are the kind that wear helmets and play at Soldier Field, it is a different story.

In Bourbonnais, as the Chicago Bears are getting ready to start training camp, restaurants are particularly excited about seeing all those hungry players and the hungry fans that come down to watch them prepare for the season. “We get our temporary license from the county health department, and we’ll be grilling brats, burgers and serving Italian beefs,� Tom Richmond of T.J. Donlin’s, told The Daily Journal in Kankakee. “It’s simple food, but it’s really good, and people like it.�

At Beggars Pizza, just across the street from Olivet Nazarene University, where the Bears practice and live during training camp, manager Melissa Rapp is hoping for a repeat of last year when a late team meeting and some hungry Bears added up to an order of about 20 pizzas for a snack. “And I hear they went fast,� she said.

Still, some businesses don’t expect to see as many players as

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A Chinese couple walk past a KFC restaurant in February 2013 at a shopping mall in Beijing. McDonald’s and KFC in China faced a new food safety scare Monday after a Shanghai television station reported a supplier sold them expired beef and chicken.

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Steve Long, owner of the Warehouse Wood Grill in Bourbonnais, cuts steaks Wednesday at the restaurant. Restaurants and other businesses in Bourbonnais are getting ready for arrival of football fans when the Chicago Bears begin their training camp Friday at Olivet Nazarene University. they once did – in part, because of all the coaches they expect to be serving. “The problem is that if the coaches are here, the players don’t want to come in here and have the coaches watching them,� said Steve Long, owner of the Warehouse Grill in Bourbonnais.

If the village has anything to say about it,

there is one kind of business that might not get a chance to take advantage of the anticipated crowds of Bears fans: unlicensed operations that sell T-shirts and other items with Bears logos on them. “We keep an eye out for those,� said village administrator Gregg Spathis. “If they pop up, we’ll move in.�

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Illinois guard Joseph Bertrand, a Sterling graduate, drives past Michigan’s Nik Stauskas during a game last winter. Bertrand graduated from Illinois last spring, and he has signed a contract to play professional basketball in Luxembourg.

At 20, Cubs rookie Greg Maddux had a slight frame and boyish look that hid the fierce competitor inside him.

According to a Tribune report on his first day in the majors in 1986, Maddux was even smaller than his listed size of 6 feet and 150 pounds, and a pair of size-30 pants “bagged about his thighs and upper legs.”

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Time to go pro, Joe Bertrand signs contract to play basketball in Luxembourg

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Joseph Bertrand didn’t quite end his basketball career at Illinois the way he wanted to, but his post-Fighting Illini career is looking up.

The 2010 Sterling High School graduate recently signed a 1-year contract to play basketball for Arantia Larochette, part of a 10-team professional league in Luxembourg. He declined to divulge the terms of his contract.

The 6-foot-6 Bertrand was also contacted by teams from China and Austria, where former Illinois teammate Tyler Griffey is currently playing. He decided the fit was best with Arantia Larochette.

“This is a good starting point for me,”

Bertrand file High school: Sterling, class of 2010 College: Illinois, class of 2013 FYI: Averaged 8.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for Illini in 2013-14 season. ... Signed to play professionally with team in Luxembourg Bertrand said. “I had some other options, but I really think this is the best one for me.”

On the team’s website, Bertrand is already listed among the starting five, along with two other American players, Mike Jones and Reggie Evans. They are the only Americans on the roster.

Evans and Jones were the two top scor-

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ers on the squad a year ago at 27.2 points and 20 points per game, respectively.

At Illinois, Bertrand averaged 8.5 points and 3.8 rebounds as a senior. He started 23 of 35 games, but was replaced in the starting lineup toward the end of a season that included an 8-game conference losing streak.

The Illini finished 20-15, including a 50-49 loss to Clemson in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament. Bertrand played 24 minutes in that game and contributed four points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal.

“The season didn’t go the way I wanted it to, for me personally and for the team,” Bertrand said. “You just learn from it and move on.”

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Very best yet to come British Open win could usher in new era for McIlroy

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

HOYLAKE, England – The celebration began long before Rory McIlroy had a chance to drink out of the claret jug.

McIlroy was upstairs in the clubhouse at Royal Liverpool for the traditional toast with the R&A, unable to ignore the chants below from club members waiting for a glimpse of the British Open champion.

“Rory! Rory! Rory!”

It was a raucous scene for a club that starts AP with “Royal,” but such is the personality of LivRory McIlroy smiles during the British Open press conference erpool. The members booed anyone who came Sunday after winning the tournament. A year earlier, McIlroy down the stairs who did not have curly brown hair, freckles and a claret jug. And their cheers missed the cut at the tournament.

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shook the brick clubhouse when Boy Wonder finally descended with the oldest trophy in golf.

The scene was so much different a year ago.

McIlroy stood on a podium in a makeshift tent outside Muirfield, speaking to reporters with a vacant look in those brown eyes. He had just opened with a 79, his worst start ever in a major in what was shaping up as a year to forget. He had no idea what was wrong with him or his game.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; There is no clearer example of the disconnect between NASCAR and its teams than the fight earlier this year over the procedures to cool cars down during qualifying.

NASCAR refused to allow the use of cooling boxes, so teams had jerry-rigged a system that created a dangerous on-track situation for the drivers.

NASCAR summoned the crew chiefs from every Sprint Cup organization to hash out a solution. The teams were almost unanimously in favor of using the cooling boxes, but NASCAR officials on that conference call in March wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t budge. They were OK with using fans, but smaller teams were against having to go buy them.

Exasperated, NASCAR reminded the participants on the call that the engine manufacturers were against the use of cooling boxes. Two of the top engine builders in NASCAR immediately denied that claim, and one said nobody from NASCAR had even talked with them.

The call had turned comical.

In the end, NASCAR allowed the cooling boxes in a small victory for the teams.

The battle to get that win was absurd.

The Race Team Alliance, at its core, hopes to prevent those fights going forward.

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A rift has formed between NASCAR and team owners, and the newly formed Race Team Alliance hopes to close that gap. power of the sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams and drivers.â&#x20AC;?

Michael Waltrip Racing coowner Rob Kauffman is the elected chair of the RTA. He has talked of banding the RTA teams together for purchasing power, creating travel partners and finding a common insurer. The RTA is not, Kauffman insists, a union.

And if the goal is to seize a larger share of the TV money, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a topic any members of the RTA are openly discussing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big obvious issue thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out there that the teams really have no influence or control over,â&#x20AC;? Kauffman said of the $8 billion in TV money that is split with the tracks (65 percent), teams (25 percent) and NASCAR (10 percent). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going

to focus on stuff we can do. If someone wants to discuss any big picture issues, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy to discuss and engage in a constructive way.â&#x20AC;?

NASCAR has made it clear it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talking to the RTA about anything. Despite NASCAR President Mike Heltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dismissal of any animosity between the two sides, the RTA was informed all communication must go through NASCAR attorneys. International Speedway Corp. issued the same command.

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As the race embarks today on 3 days in the Pyrenees mountains, Nibali leads Alejandro Valverde â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a 34-yearold Spaniard who once served a 2-year ban after being implicated in a blood-doping ring â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by 4 minutes, 37 seconds.

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Pinot is fourth: 5:06 behind. American Tejay van Garderen is fifth, 5:49 back.

In this race, Nibali has shown maturity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by cannily winning Stage 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and exceptional bike control, such as over the cobblestones in Stage 5.

In that stage, Froome crashed out due to injury, and Nibali nibbled more than 2 minutes on Contador, forcing the Spaniard to start contemplating how to attack. Five stages later, he too crashed out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the years, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really learned a lot from all the big races: That every second counts,â&#x20AC;?

Nibali said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can never know.â&#x20AC;?

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Liverpool. His golf was simply explosive on CONTINUED FROM B1 Friday afternoon with two bursts of birdies, and plenty of chances â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes I feel like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m walking around out in between, on his way to a 66. there and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m unconThe defining moment scious,â&#x20AC;? he said that day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just need to try to of this championship was Saturday, when think more. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying McIlroy went from a to focus and trying to concentrate but, yeah, I share of the lead to six canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really fathom it at shots clear in just over an hour. He made eagle the minute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m definitely under- on two of the last three holes with two mamthinking on the golf moth drives, two pretty course. Maybe overswings and two perfect thinking off it.â&#x20AC;? putts.

He looked lost.

Nothing came easily to Now he looks like the McIlroy over the last 18 best player in golf. And months. odds are, the worst of He was criticized for times might lead to the swapping out equipbest. ment when he signed a If he felt unconscious on the golf course a year megadeal with Nike. He showed his age when ago, he looked unconscious at times at Royal he quit in the middle of

the Honda Classic, and initially blamed it on a sore wisdom tooth.

He changed agents for the second time, and lawsuits followed that are still to be decided in court. He got engaged to tennis player Caroline Wozniacki to start the new year, then broke it off with a telephone call in May. And there he was on Sunday, introduced as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;champion golfer of the year,â&#x20AC;? his name etched in silver, his eyes gazing at all the names on that claret jug.

Asked for a low point during his struggles, McIlroy didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This time last year,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Through it all, the 25-year-old from Northern Ireland never

doubted he could return. He won the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship by eight shots. That wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an accident. He won the money title on both sides of the Atlantic.

There was never a question of his skill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was just trying to find a way to make it come out again,â&#x20AC;? McIlroy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But yeah, definitely, missing the cut at Muirfield last year was a very low point.

I never missed a cut at The Open before. I said to myself, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to never make that happen again.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been huge what a difference a year makes. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turned into a great year.â&#x20AC;?

And the tough times should only lead to better times.

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Sale mows down Royals White Sox begin key stretch of games with victory

BY COLLEEN KANE #HICAGO 4RIBUNE

CHICAGO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adam Dunn isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one to hype games unnecessarily, but the designated hitter acknowledged Monday that if the White Sox want to entertain the notion of making the playoffs much longer, the next four series against American League Central opponents are critical.

The Sox jumped off to a good start Monday night at U.S. Cellular Field, topping the Royals 3-1 in the first of 13 straight division games.

The Sox entered Monday 5 1/2 games behind the Mariners for the second AL wild-card spot, and the Royals were one of several teams in between. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There does come a point where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a make-or-break stretch,â&#x20AC;?

Dunn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not getting any longer, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing division games and for the most part playing teams ahead of us. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can get on a good run here, it would be pretty big. â&#x20AC;Ś We can make up a lot of ground or lose a lot. I would think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty meaningful.â&#x20AC;?

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The White Soxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adam Eaton (1) steals second as Royals second baseman Omar Infante waits for the throw during the second inning of Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game in Chicago. The White Sox won 3-1.

Left-hander Chris Sale (9-1) pitched seven innings, allowing one run on seven hits, walking one and striking out eight.

Sale hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pitched since his All-Star Game appearance Tuesday, a layoff to make sure he had ample rest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody else got 4 days off,â&#x20AC;? manager Robin Ventura said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You still

want him to have that complete 4 days to get back and feel strong and start up again.â&#x20AC;?

Dunn gave the Sox an early lead with a two-run single in the first off righthander Jeremy Guthrie.

The Sox had loaded the bases when Adam Eaton singled, Alexei Ramirez was hit by a pitch and Jose Abreu reached on a fielding error.

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10-1, chances are heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have been up earlier CONTINUED FROM B1 and pitching against the Mets,â&#x20AC;? manager Gene â&#x20AC;&#x153;But then I saw him Michael said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe break bat after bat after then they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be so bat, and I said to myself: far ahead.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even need a Upon his arrival, Madglove,â&#x20AC;? Jackson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m dux explained his reperjust going to sit on the toire in modest terms. ground. No one is going â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a lucky pitcher,â&#x20AC;? to hit this.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I throw it down â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was throwing 93 the middle, and hope [mph] then, but with that they hit it at somebody. movement, it might as I try not to walk people. well have been 98. It was ... I just throw a fastball, the first time I stood in changeup and curve. center field laughing at They are all pretty much how one-sided it was.â&#x20AC;? average. My fastball is Maddux went 10-1 at not overpowering, and Triple-A Iowa in 1986 my curveball is just and was a September average. Same with my call-up to a lousy team, changeup.â&#x20AC;? along with outfielders Madduxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debut came Dave Martinez, Chico in relief against the Walker and Brian Dayett, Astros on Sept. 3, 1986, and pitcher Guy Hoffat Wrigley Field â&#x20AC;&#x201C; though man. it went in the books as â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we had known Mad- taking place Sept. 2. The dux was going to be game had been suspend-

ed because of darkness after 14 innings at prelights Wrigley, and had to be completed before the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game.

The Astros scored three in the top of the 17th to take a 7-4 lead before Keith Morelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s threerun homer in the bottom half tied it again. Maddux, the eighth Cubs pitcher, was called on to start the 18th and served up a one-out home run to Billy Hatcher, taking the loss in an 8-7 game that lasted 5 hours, 14 minutes over 2 days.

Maddux won his first start Sept. 7, an 11-3 decision over the Reds at Riverfront Stadium, to become the youngest Cubs pitcher to win a game, and the youngest to throw a complete game since Ken Holtzman in 1966, when he was also 20.

Maddux declared himself â&#x20AC;&#x153;awestruckâ&#x20AC;? afterward, while Jim Colborn, his Triple-A pitching coach, tempered expectations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair to expect Greg to lead the league in strikeouts,â&#x20AC;?

Colborn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a strikeout pitcher, and he probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever win 25 or 30 games in the big leagues. But he should have a good big-league career. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good competitor and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun to watch, especially knowing that he just finished his paper route a couple of years ago.â&#x20AC;?

Maddux never did win 25 games or lead the league in strikeouts. But he wound up eighth in career wins with 355 and 10th in career strikeouts with 3,371, becoming one of the greatest pitchers of all time.

Bertrand spends week with former teammate PRO

and this is the first step toward that goal.â&#x20AC;?

Bertrand shot a teambest 48.1 percent (113Bertrand, who gradufor-235) from the field ated from Illinois with a year ago, including a degree in recreation, 38.5 percent (20-forsport and tourism last 52) from 3-point range.

August, is staying in Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confident the work Champaign this sumheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s putting in now will mer, where he has have those percentages been playing a lot of increase, along with basketball. He plays in improvement in other daily pickup games with facets of his game. former teammates, who â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just about are also on campus. the shooting, but A few weeks ago, he about having a strong spent a week in Chicago all-around game,â&#x20AC;? Bertraining with former trand said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I need to Illinois guard Brandon get better on defense, Paul. rebounding, ballWhen asked if there handling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just better at was a Plan B if pro playing basketball.â&#x20AC;? basketball didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work Bertrand will leave for out, Bertrand indicated Luxembourg on Monthere was not. day, Aug. 18. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Practices will begin always wanted to do,â&#x20AC;? shortly after his arrival, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal is to and the season begins get to the NBA someday, Oct. 4.

CONTINUED FROM B1

Illinois guard Joseph Bertrand (2) drives the ball against Indiana forward Will Sheehey in a Big Ten Conference tournament game on March 13 in Indianapolis. Illinois won 64-54.

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PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Tuesday, July 22, 2014 • PAGE B5

SAUK VALLEY

To: Harris NA LT 15010; Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Successor Trustee to Harris Bank, N.A., as Successor Trustee to Amcore Bank, f/k/a Amcore Investment Group, N.A., as Trustee under Trust No. 03-15010; Trahraeg Corporation; Orval L. Gearhart III; Judith A. Gearhart; Trahraeg Holding Corporation; 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 79

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To: Larry Byrd; Holly Stafanski; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Aqua Illinois, 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 76

July 7, 2014

TAKE NOTICE

County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00072 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

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00418 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: See Attached for Legal Description Property Index No. 07-02-30-376-002 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 Midwest Tulsa Property Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 Apart of the South Half (S 1/2) of Section Thirty (30), Township Twenty-two (22) North, Range Nine (9) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian in Lee County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a point in the center line of the public highway known as State Bond Issue Route No. 26 which is 253 feet North of and 57 feet East of the center of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 30 and said point being 24.7 feet Northwesterly from the center line of a concrete cattle pass; thence South 46 degrees 54 minutes West, 40 feet to an iron pipe for the point of beginning; thence South -46 degrees 54 minutes West, 767.2 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 86 degrees 44 minutes West, 568 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 62 degrees 54 minutes West, 844.6 feet to a tree, thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes West, 786 feet to an iron pipe in the West line of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of said Section 30; thence North 1277.4 feet along said West line to an iron pipe; thence North 87 degrees 04 minutes East, 1331.1 feet to an iron pipe in the half section line; thence North to a point which is 365.4 feet South of the center of said Section 30; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 59 degrees 12 minutes measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 429.2 feet; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 173 degrees 54 minutes measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 138.1 feet; thence Northeasterly at an angle of 143 degrees 16 minutes measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 75.25 feet; thence North 35 degrees 51 minutes East, 98 feet more or less, to the Southerly line of said public highway know as State Bond Issue Route No. 26; thence Southeasterly along the Southerly line of said highway to the place of beginning, EXCEPTING THEREFROM Part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 30, Township 22 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point in the centerline of the public highway known as State Bond Issue Route No. 26, which is 253 feet North of and 57 feet East of the center of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 30 and said point being 24.7 feet Northwesterly from the centerline of a concrete cattle pass; thence South 46 degrees 54 minutes West, 40 feet to an iron pipe for the Point of Beginning for the following described parcel; thence South 46 degrees 54 minutes West, 767.2 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 86 degrees 44 minutes West, 330 feet, more or less, to a point in the centerline of Plum Creek; thence Northwesterly along the centerline of said Plum Creek 800 feet, more or less; thence Northwesterly along an existing drainage way 530 feet, more or less, to a point on the Easterly extension of the Southerly line of Lakewood Subdivision; thence Easterly along said Easterly extension of the Southerly line of said Lakewood Subdivision, 575 feet, more or less, to an iron pipe in the half section line; thence North to a point which is 365.4 feet South of the center of said Section 30; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 59 degrees 1 2 minutes measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 429.2 feet; thence Southeasterly at an angle of 173 degrees 54 minutes measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 138.1 feet; thence Northeasterly at an angle of 143 degrees 16 minutes measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 75.25 feet; thence North 35 degrees 51 minutes East, 98 feet, more or less, to the Southerly line of said public highway known as State Bond Issue Route No. 26; thence Southeasterly along the Southerly line of said Highway to the point of beginning.

July 21, 22, 23, 2014

To: Peter D. Zopelis; Nanette Bevans; Edward Donald Stopka; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Unknown Heirs at Law or Devisees of Edward Donald Stopka; 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.

Property located at: Lot 56 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. 13-21-12-328-014 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 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 I617308

Filed

July 7, 2014

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00411 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 38 in Section 3 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded August 19,1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 13, 14 and 15 as Document No. 375776 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-276-037

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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 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 I617306

July 21, 22 & 23 2014

DAN DUNPHY and ANITA DUNPHY, A Married Couple, TO ADOPT DARCI DUNPHY A Minor, No. 2014 AD 3 ADOPTION NOTICE TO: All Whom It May Concern Take notice that a Petition was filed in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named DARCI DUNPH. Now, therefore, unless you, all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of Lee County, Suite 440, in the City of Dixion, Illinois, on or before the 16th day of August., 2014, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

284-2222

Dated July 11, 2014 at Dixon Illinois.

Denise McCaffrey Lee County Circuit Clerk

by K. Wyatt July 22, 29 & August 5 2014 To: The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Dennis J. Kalafut; Aqua Illinois, Inc., f/k/a Consumers Illinois Water Company; 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 72

Filed July 7, 2014

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00415 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 54 in Section 13 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 10, 1974 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 40, 41 and 42 as Document No. 396376 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-302-032

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

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ESTATE OF CHARLES VERNE LANGLEY, Deceased.

No.14 P 88 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of CHARLES VERNE LANGLEY. Letters of Office were issued to MICHELE D. VAN BUREN, 16938 Lincoln Road, Morrison, Illinois 61270, 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 January 22, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (l0) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 15th day of July, 2014.

Michele D. Van Buren Independent Representative Mark E. Zumdahl WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 July 21, 28, August 4, 2014 To: Bertha Morris; 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 75 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00341 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 127 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. 13-21-11-279-026 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 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF HELEN M. RINEHART, DECEASED No. 2014-P-49 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Helen M. Rinehart. Letters of office were issued to Linda M. Sullivan of 116 Miles Ct., Princeton, Illinois 61356 as Independent Executor whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Lee County Courthouse, 309 South Galena Avenue, Suite 320, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before January 22, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 18th day of July, 2014.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorney for Estate 111 Park Avenue Ease Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 July 22, 29, August 5, 2014

Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 I617307

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To: Sarah Imfeld; 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.

To: The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Agustin Rozon; Aqua Illinois, 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 94 Filed July 11, 2014

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 74 Filed July 7, 2014

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00476 and 201100477 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)

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00395 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)

Letters of office were issued on July 7, 2014, to John C. Rau, 44 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, FL 33480, and Susan M. Rau, independent Executors whose attorney is James E. Goodman, Jr.

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

To probate a will and whose name and address is not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the Court on July 7, 2014, admitting the will to probate.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/621). You will also have the right under section 8-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate.

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Properties located at: Lots 5 and 6 in Section 8 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 12, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 8 and 9 as Document No. 375210 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index Nos. 13-21-12-431-0350000 and 13-21-12-431-036-0000 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 Midwest Tulsa Property Inc Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/11/2014 I618269 July 21, 22 & 23 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS 14 CH 00059 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF

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Kelly J. Touiri; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS

Property located at: Lot 27 in Section 12 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded Februray 14,1972 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 24 and 25 as Document No. 379406 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-201-008 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 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 I617304

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, NA f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, NA as successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Trustee for certificateholders of American General Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1, American General Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Victoria Harris; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Leonard F. Harris, Jr.; Daniel C. Hawkins as Special Administrator DEFENDANTS

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

14CH 00036 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

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 A-11, EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 17.5 FEET THEREOF, OF WILLIAM F. PITNEY'S SECOND SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 15, 1939 IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 70.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 712 E. 13th Street Sterling, IL 61081 and which said Mortgage was made by: Kelly J. Touiri the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Premier Home Mortgage, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 2013-05583; 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, Susan E. Ottens Whiteside Courthouse 200 E. Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270 on or before August 14, 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. 14-14-09294 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I617452 July 15, 22 & 29 2014

July 21, 22 & 23 2014

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

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Leonard F. Harris, Jr. 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 SOUTH HALF OF LOT FOUR, THE NORTH 18 FEET OF THE WEST HALF OF LOT FIVE, THE NORTH 20 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF LOT FIVE, ALL IN BLOCK THIRTY-TWO, WEST OF BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 306 6th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 and which said Mortgage was made by: the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for New Freedom Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 850-2005; 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, Susan E. Ottens Whiteside Courthouse 200 E. Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270 on or before August 21, 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. 14-14-04180

Notice to Heirs & Legatees Notice is hereby given to John C. Rau and Susan M. Rau, and Unknown Heirs, who are heirs or legatees of the above proceeding.

The estate will be administered without Court within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Denise McCaffrey-Ehrmann, Circuit Court Clerk, 309 S. Galena Avenue, Suite 320, Dixon, Illinois, or with the representative of bvoth on or before January 29. 2015, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailde or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within, ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk. /s/ DENISE MCCAFFREY-EHRMANN, Clerk for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court James E. Goodman, Jr. Attorney No. #6274347 O'Connor & Thomas, P.C. 700 Locust Street, Suite 200 Dubuque, IA 52001 July 15, 22, 29, 2014 TO: Anna Banweg Robert A. Carlson Leslie Roberts Illinois Dept. of Human Services Illinois Attorney General Katy Webber Mike Behrendt Cynthia Roberts Occupant, 4969 E. Ashelford Dr., Byron, IL 61010 George Enstrom David Roberts Byron Bank Bradley Auker c/o Dickerson & Nieman Ogle County Clerk; Parties in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or persons interested in said land or lot.

TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 10 FILED: 7/8/2014 TAKE NOTICE County of. . . Ogle Date Premises Sold. . . 11/3/2011 Certificate No. . . 2010-00045 Sold for General Taxes of (year) . . . 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number...N/A Warrant No. . . . . . . N/A Inst. No. . . . . .

N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at . . . 4969 E. Ashelford Dr., Byron, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No. . .

05-29-477-003 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 10/30/2014.

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 10/30/2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in the Ogle County Courthouse, at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 302, 105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, on 11/20/2014.

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 10/30/2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

TO: Ruthann Wicke Burton Wicke Rachel Wicke Occupant, 224 E. Depot St., Creston, IL 60113 Rebecca J. Robb Jeanette Meling Mary Beth Slycord American Midwest Bank f/k/a The American National Bank of DeKalb County Paul E. Chadwick William Wicke Marion Wicke Ogle County Clerk; Parties in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or persons interested in said land or lot.

TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 12 FILED: 7/8/2014 TAKE NOTICE County of. . . Ogle Date Premises Sold. . . 11/3/2011 Certificate No. . . 2010-00393 Sold for General Taxes of (year) . . . 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number...N/A Warrant No. . . . . . . N/A Inst. No. . . . . .

N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at . . . 224 E. Deopt St., Creston, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No. . . 2523-286-004 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 10/30/2014.

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 10/30/2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in the Ogle County Courthouse, at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 302, 105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, on 11/20/2014.

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 10/30/2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: 105 S. 5th Street - Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110 MTAG, as Custodian for ATCF II Illinois, LLC Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated: July 9, 2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014 To: Glenn Bronner; Terri Bronner; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Aqua Illinois, 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 82 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00243 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 169 and 170 in Section 15 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded June 26, 1974 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 34 - 37, inclusive, as Document No. 396214 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index Nos. 13-21-01-476-004 and 1321-01-476-005 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.

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 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: 105 S. 5th Street - Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110 MTAG, as Custodian for ATCF II Illinois, LLC Purchaser or Assignee.

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TO: John W. Engel Marjorie Engel Paula Engel Fifth Third Bank Fifth Third Bank (Chicago) Chase Bank USA, N.A. n/k/a Chase Manhattan Bank USA, NA Citibank (South Dakota), N.A. n/k/a Citibank, N.A. Occupant, 7916 W. Pines Rd., Polo, IL 61064 Ogle County Clerk; Parties in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or persons interested in said land or lot.

TAX DEED NO. 2014 TX 11 FILED: 7/8/2014 TAKE NOTICE County of. . . Ogle Date Premises Sold. . . 11/3/2011 Certificate No. . . 2010-00173 Sold for General Taxes of (year) . . . 2010 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number...N/A Warrant No. . . . . . . N/A Inst. No. . . . . .

N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at . . . 7916 W. Pines Rd., Polo, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No. . . 1508-351-015 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 10/30/2014.

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 10/30/2014.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in the Ogle County Courthouse, at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 302, 105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, on 11/20/2014.

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 10/30/2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Oregon, Illinois.

To: Michael J. Gallagher; Philip Olman; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Aqua Illinois, Inc., f/k/a Consumers Illinois Water Company; 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.

To: David Brandon; Gwendolyn Brandon; Antoinette Liggett;The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Aqua Illinois, Inc., f/k/a Consumers Illinois Water Company; 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 85 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00444 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 117 in Section 13 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 10, 1974 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 40, 41 and 42 as Document No. 396376 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

Property Index No. 13-21-12-377-012

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 81 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00297 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 223 in Section 29 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 13, 1977 in Book 'I' of Plats at pages 69 - 76, inclusive, as Document No. 419247 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

Property Index No. 13-21-11-128-040

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 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: 105 S. 5th Street - Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

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

MTAG, as Custodian for ATCF II Illinois, LLC Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated: July 9, 2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

To: Kristin States; Don Fuller; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Aqua Illinois, 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.

To: Jay P. King; Joseph A. McBride; The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Aqua Illinois, Inc., f/k/a Consumers Illinois Water Company; 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.

To: Jose Nava; Nickol Lopez;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.

To: Desselen Barden III; 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 80

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: Lot 82 in Section 29 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 13, 1977 in Book 'I' of Plats at pages 69 - 76, inclusive, as Document No. 419247 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-11-178-034

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 84 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00457 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 121 in Section 3 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded August 19, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 13, 14 and 15 as Document No. 375776 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-427-002

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00453 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 8 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 12, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 8 and 9 as Document No. 375210 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

Property Index No. 13-21-12-408-006

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 83 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00467 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 105 in Section 4 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded June 4, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 3, 4 and 5 as Document No. 374623 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-430-009

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.

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

Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

TAX DEED NO. 14 TX 77 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00313 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)

Filed July 7, 2014

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 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

To: Anthony Lamendola; Occupant; The Woodhaven Association; Aqua Illinois, 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 73 Filed July 7, 2014 TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00479 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 71 in Section 7 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 12, 1971 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 6 and 7 as Document Number 375209 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-432-033 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 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

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 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 July 21, 22, 23, 2014

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To:The Woodhaven Association; Occupant; Tedra Sanders; 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 71

Filed

July 7, 2014

TAKE NOTICE County of Lee Date Premises Sold November 1, 2011 Certificate No. 2011-00421 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 100 in Section 13 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded July 10, 1974 in Book 'H' of Plats at pages 40, 41 and 42 as Document No. 396376 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois Property Index No. 13-21-12-328-049 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 Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Purchaser or Assignee Dated 7/7/2014 I617309

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Silverado 1500 LTZ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $48,470 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2011 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $29,999 Majeski Motors (866) 896-5311

2015 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $70,395 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

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2010 Honda Civic DX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $13,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

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2003 Mercury Sable LS Premium â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $6,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 S â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $16,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $6,495 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2012 Mazda Mazda3 S Touring â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $16,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $4,295 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2006 Chevrolet HHR LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $4,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2003 GMC Envoy SLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $7,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2002 Chevrolet Impala â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $3,795 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2007 Jeep Commander Sport â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $11,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $14,988 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $14,850 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2007 Chevrolet Equinox LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $10,988 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $14,988 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $20,988 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $12,988 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $23,488 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $14,988 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2011 GMC Acadia SL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $22,475 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $15,988 Sterling Chevrolet (866) 907-9120 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo SUV â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Majeski Motors (866) 896-5311 2010 Kia Sportage LX 4x4 SUV â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $15,999 Majeski Motors (866) 896-5311 2011 Buick Regal CXL 4dr Sedan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $17,999 Majeski Motors (866) 896-5311 2011 Cadillac CTS 3.0L AWD 4dr Sedan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $23,999 Majeski Motors (866) 896-5311 2012 Buick Verano 4dr Sedan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Majeski Motors (866) 896-5311 2006 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $6,999 Majeski Motors (866) 896-5311

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1997 Ford Ranger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2013 Ford Flex Limited â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $35,600 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2015 Ford Super Duty F-250 Pickup â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $41,600 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2015 Mazda CX-5 Touring â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $27,830 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2015 Volkswagen GTI SE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $29,031 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2014 Ford Escape Titanium â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $30,066 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 2014 Ford Flex SEL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $35,493 Dixon Ford Lincoln (866) 871-3808 1998 Chevrolet Lumina â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2004 Chrysler Town & Country Touring â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2007 Hyundai Accent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2000 Ford Focus SE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $11,500 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $16,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $67,145 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $35,295 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $19,135 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $11,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $27,620 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $47,040 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894 2014 Chevrolet

2010 Honda Accord LX Sedan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $15,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2011 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $15,700 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2003 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $5,400 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2013 Buick LaCrosse Leather 4dr Sedan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $25,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4dr SUV â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $19,400 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2000 Ford Crown Victoria STD Sedan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $3,800 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2006 Dodge Dakota SLT Club Cab â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $11,600 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4x4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $29,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $7,490 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2007 Nissan Sentra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $5,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2014 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $23,375 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2006 Dodge Stratus SXT Sedan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $7,500 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $9,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2014 Ram 1500 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2013 Toyota Corolla â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CALL Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2004 Lexus RX 330 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $15,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 SUV â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $17,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042 2007 Chevrolet Suburban â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $22,990 Schuler Motors (866) 514-5042

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AUTOMOTIVE

CHILD CARE

512

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

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

FARM HELP WANTED 513 Fall Help for farming. P/T Tractor driver. Send resumes to gchdsh@essex1.com

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151 Original Civil War good Sword, cond. $500/obo 815-284-9967

APPLIANCES

710

10,000 BTU Kenmore A/C, NIB, $290 815-2257904 4yr 36â&#x20AC;? Whirlpool stainless steel refrigerator Moved & won't fit. $600.

815-626-2974 6,000 BTU Heier A/C, exc. cond. $70/obo 815-2257904 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003 White elec. coil countertop range, 30â&#x20AC;?. Like new. $50.

815-505-1984.

AIR CONDITIONERS 711 10,000 BTU Sharp window A/C, exc. cond., $100/obo 815-225-7904 8,000 BTU Kenmore A/C, works perfectly, $50/obo 815-225-7904

BICYCLES

715

Bicycle, Shogun 18 speed, men's, maroon, $60. 815626-2929 Bicycle, Shogun 18 speed, ladies, black, $60. 815626-2929

FURNITURE

755

42â&#x20AC;? Roll-top desk, oak.

Exc. solid cond. $325. 815772-2528.

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

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 AKC small Male Yorkie puppy $850 815-677-2624.

Beautiful tabby kitten found on Freeport Rd., very friendly, Please call 815-632-3217 Cat-neutered M, 1 yr. old, very friendly & sweet. Good w/ kids. Loving indoor home only.

815-535-7061 Dog Crate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; commercial grade -up to 60#, $50 815-456-2839 Free cat, female, free to good home due to allergies. & deSpayed clawed. Call 815973-4841 Free to good home spayed cat, F, ½ Siamese, does better if only animal 815-631-2786 Lab mix puppies. $40/obo. 815-4383244 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

NEW TODAY 2010 Exmark Lazer Z 0-turn commercial mower. 24hp 52â&#x20AC;?

Kawasaki. deck.

Purchased new, garaged. Only 100hrs. Like new. $7500/obo, over $11,000 new. 815631-9600.

60â&#x20AC;? rotary mower, point hitch, 3 540PTO, (heavy bush hog duty type) good condition. $550 OBO. 815-778-1900 Sears 12HP, B.S. 38 inch cut Rider.

5sp. NO HOOD. Good Cond. $375.

815-973-3223 Looking for the perfect home?

Read Sauk Valley estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

785

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Electric Treadmill $25 You provide delivery. 815-6262929.

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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.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 10x10x6 Dog kennel, roofing unit.

10mo. Old. Retail. $650 asking $300 less than yr old.

309-853-6992 7x14 Open trailer, $450. Call 815631-1664.

All American pressure canner, holds 19pts. or 14 qts. $175/obo.

815718-2928.

Blacktop Seal Coating Fritz Asphalt 815-499-2940 Blue-Wate Line Weight Set, 5 & 10 lbs w/ padded bench $30 815626-2157 E Zip Electric Bike, extra battery, comfort seat, head & tail lights, comfort handlebars, like new, $500 779-200-7724 FREE Basketball hoop & pole. You remove. 815-4990599 Free Old Upright Piano. You pick up, you keep.

Good Cond. 815284-7903 Going out of Business Sale!!

2 person infrared sauna $950, and health & nutrition products. Call 815-677-7171 Hostas & Iris, $3 a clump on Iris. 815284-9906 Lincoln Tig/Stick Welder, 220 volt, argon tank & helmet $995 firm 815973-9900 Machinist Tool Set and set of 2 tool boxes, valued at over $2400; asking $1600, 815315-1942 New Hoveround w/ seatbelt & cup holder, $2000 815626-8460 New Yamaha Industrial Sewing Machine & Table $500 815-2130557 Paymaster check writer $25 815456-2839 Real nice leather recliner, good cond. $50. Call 815-718-4385.

Romance paperbacks, 200+, $20 815-456-2839

â&#x17E;&#x203A;Look for WEB ID â&#x17E;&#x203A;Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds â&#x17E;&#x203A;Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box â&#x17E;&#x203A;View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Twin, full, queen, king beds, twin steel bunk beds, sofa, recliner, dresser, Futon, blk. side by side refrig., love seat. 815-7184385

FARM LAND FOR SALE

35 acres of pasture for sale, building, & water, ½ mi. S. of Prophetstown.

815-537-2055

HORSES & SUPPLIES

835

Minature donkeys, Jennys & Jacks, spotted and regular. Minature horses- black and white. 815-3592001& 815-8781296

POULTRY / SUPPLIES

845

Pekins, White Mallard, 3 mo. old, pinioned ducks $7/each or 4/$25 815-341-1122

CLASSIC CARS

904

1977 Chevelle Malibu, 4dr. V8.

New paint & vinyl New tires, top. wheels & dual exhaust. Very good running car. $4,000/obo. 815626-4173.

AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

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 1996 Toyota Camry $1800 obo. Call 815-590-1081.

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

815-631-6622

NEW TODAY 2008 Honda Accord 2 dr EXL V6, auto, every option available, incl. Navigation, 3,600 mi., w/black black leather interior, 1 still in owner, showroom cond., $18,500 815-2130072

DIGITAL CHAMPION Sauk Valley Media in Sterling, IL, a division of Shaw Media, is looking for a Digital Champion who is responsible for growing revenue with digital marketing solutions such as online display ads, behavior and content targeting, e-commerce, website development, commercial video production, mobile, text and email.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity to meet deadlines.

Working with the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local advertising teams in Sterling and Princeton, Illinois, and Newton and Creston, Iowa, the Digital Champion will grow digital revenue from existing and new accounts by accompanying team members on sales calls and through intensive training.

This person will create and present client proposals, conduct training, and launch new initiatives. Our Digital Champion must have the ability to strategically and creatively think in a fast-paced environment, and will communicate well across departments. Some travel is required.

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VOLKSWAGEN

www.DIXONFLM.com

489 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021

Open: Mon.- Fri. 8am-8pm Sat. 8am-5pm 815-288-3366

14 VW JETTA 2.0L STK#EE8280

MSRP ....................... $17,985 DISCOUNT ...................... $736 MFG REBATE ............... $1,500

Your Price!

$15,749

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AUTOMOBILES

2008 Pontiac Solstice convertible, 14k mi. $19,909 Exc. Condition.

815-625-2347 2009 Dodge Avenger SXT 58k mi. $10,000 call or text. 815-535-8501 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.

S.U.V.S

909

NEW TODAY

14 VW JETTA TDI STK#EE7987

1998 Dodge Durango, 81K mi., V8 4WD, remote start, good tires, exc. cond., $3100, 815632-2222 2010 GMC Acadia, 52K. Beautiful silver. $18,500. Call 815-535-2380

TRUCKS

MSRP ....................... $24,285 DISCOUNT ................... $1,188 MFG REBATE ............... $1,000

Your Price!

$22,097

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14 VW PASSAT 1.8 T STK#EE8016

910

1996 Dodge Dakota SLT, 191k mi. $1,150 OBO. or 815-772-3252 815-222-7219 2000 Chevy S10 4x4, good cond., V6, A/C, 5 speed, 190k mi. $3,250 Call 815-677-0201

4X4S

PARTS & ACC.

905

912

MOTORCYCLES

925

NEW TODAY 2013 GMC Denali 20â&#x20AC;? factory chrome wheels & Bridgestone Turanza tires. No miles, brand new take offs. $2500/obo.

815-631-9600.

Radiator, 1988-98 Chevy pick up, exc. cond., used 1 yr., $60 815-2257904

MOTORCYCLES

935

2003 Honda 250cc, Blue Rebel.

Exc. cond., less 10K mi. than $1500.

815-5353563 after 4pm.

2004 HD Heritage Soft tail, red 42k mi. exc. cond. new tires. $7,500 OBO. 815-440-0416

Mint Cond. 2004 Suzuki Volusia Intruder, sounds like a Harley, $5500/ obo 815- 973-8780

27' Cougar 5th Wheel 2006, no pets, no smokers, 1 owner. Ready for travel!

815-9733668

Rock River Riders Hill Climb 7/26 Time Change 2 P.M. Gates open at 8 A.M. No Kegs and No pets.

Across the street from White Pines State Park.

815-499-8271

A.T.V.S

936

2006 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic, black, 43K well mainmi., tained, excellent condition, many extras, $10,049 obo. Call for details. 815-632-3182

18 ft. Bonanza open bow w/ tandem trailer, 165 hp Merc Cruiser, new stereo/spkrs $2500 210-216-5891

NEW TODAY 2007 Yamaha VStar Classic. Windshield, pass. seat w/back rest, bags, Vance/Hines pipes.

4,900 mi. $4,000.

815-626-2639.

2008 Suzuki 400cc Burgman Scooter, 6,300 miles $3500 815590-0154 Harley 2005 Electra glide, chromed out, painted dash, pipes, radio. $11,000 815-285-0366

1976 Jeep CJ5, 6 cyl., chrome rims, soft top, $4200 815-946-4016.

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BOATS/MOTORS

NEW TODAY Bass boat, 16 ft. $2,850. Can see at 1108 Avenue B, Rock Falls, Call 815-625-6658

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT 941 20' fiberglass canoe, $25 815-5903086

TRAILERS/RVS

2014 Coachmen 22' camper, sleeps 6 Catalina Santara Series.

Electric Awning and tongue jack. $14,000. 815441-8535

www.creditautosalesdixon.com Email: Phone:

creditautodixon@yahoo.com Fax: (815) 288-6183

MSRP ....................... $23,085 DISCOUNT ................... $1,162 MFG REBATE ............... $2,000

14 VW PASSAT TDI SE W/ SR

815-284-8655

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14 VW TOUAREG VR6 SPORT STK#EE7860

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RELAX WE USE

2012 MAZDA 3 S TOURING HATCH-BACK

BALANCE

OF THE EXISTING FACTORY WARRANTY, LOCAL ONE-OWNER VEHICLE, CLEAN CAR-FAX, LIKE BRAND NEW, 2.5 LITER 4 CYLINDER ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, BOSE, AM/FM/CD, BLUETOOTH, MOON-ROOF, PUSH BUTTON START & SMART KEY. LOADED!

2013 TOYOTA CAMRY LE Clean CARFAX, one owner, 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine, great gas mileage, automatic transmission, air conditioning, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, alloy wheels, keyless entry. Loaded!!

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S One owner, low miles, Clean CarFax, 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine automatic controlled variable transmission, Air, Tilt, Cruise, push button start, traction control & smart key. Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last long!!!

2013 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SV Clean carfax, 3.5 liter V6 engine, automatic transmission, controlled variable, air conditioning, power seats, power moon-roof, bluetooth, Keyless entry, smart key, push button start, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD & alloy wheels

2010 FORD TAURUS SEL

Clean Carfax, 3.5 liter V6 engine, automatic transmission, airconditioning, paddle shifter, power & heated mirrors, power, leather & heated seats, AM/FM/CD, rear parking assist & keyless entry.

Needs new owner!

11 TOYOTA COROLLA LE

Clean Carfax, 1.8 liter 4 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, great gas mileage, air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, alloy wheels, keyless entry. Sharp car!!

Needs new owner!

2010 CHEVY CAMARO

ONE-OWNER,

CLEAN CARFAX, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AIR CONDITIONING, TILT, CRUISE, POWER MIRRORS, AM/FM/ CD, REAR PARKING ASSIST, XM RADIO, ALLOY WHEELS, FACTORY REMOTE START, & KEYLESS ENTRY, LOADED!! NEEDS NEW OWNER!

2013 FORD ESCAPE SE

ONE-OWNER,

CLEAN

TURBO CHARGED

4

CARFAX, 1.6

LITER

CYLIDER ENGINE, GREAT

GAS MILEAGE, AUTOMATIC, AIT, TILT, CRUISE,

AM/FM/CD, BLUETOOTH, MICRO-SOFT SYNC SYSTEM, POWER MIRRORS, AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS & KEYLESS ENTRY. SHARP VEHICLE!! WONT LAST LONG!

MSRP ....................... $49,320 DISCOUNT ................... $3,417 MFG REBATE ............... $2,000

Your Price!

$43,903* *Tax, title, license & doc fees not included. Dealer not responsible for errors. Offer Expires 7-31-14.

per 302 month

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AUTOS WANTED

960

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CASH 4-CARS

We are licensed & insured to buy vehicles. Running or non running, scrap, Ect. 7 days a week.

All Calls Answered!

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VEHICLES $150-$2000

Classif ieds

We Pay the BEST! Guaranteed!

Fastest Pickup All calls answered 7 days a week.

Licensed Dealer

815-441-0246 (Don't be lied to, this

number is not affiliated with any other number in paper)

815-625-3600

We Buy Used cars & trucks.

Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

815-284-2222

Need to place an ad?

CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY

Call us 625-3600 284-2222 ÂŽ

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MSRP ....................... $30,140 DISCOUNT ................... $1,510 MFG REBATE ............... $1,250

945

1994 39 foot Monaco Dynasty.

8.3/cummins kit.

Bus model. 85,000 mi. 815-847-8904

601 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm

$19,923*

940

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849 N. Galena, Dixon, IL

945

2006 Pace American low profile trailer, 6'x12'. Sinaxle, elec. gle brakes, 3,500# Dexter Torsion axle, Beaver tail and more. Exc. shape. $3300/obo.

815-625-7903

2008 Polaris Sportsman HO ATV, 604mi. $3800.

815-718-1169.

2007 Yamaha Morphous scooter, 250 CC, 1,978mi., Exc. Cond., $3,000 Firm.815-275-9682

TRAILERS/RVS

2013 Victory Vegas Highball, only 200 mi. Matt black, many ape hangars, 106ci, 6spd. Solo seat.

100 Hp. Showroom new!

Over $15,000 invested, $11,850/ obo. 815-631-9600

2006 Goldwing, GPS, CB, chrome boards, heated seats, hand grips.

12K mi. $14,500/ obo 815-441-7642 or 815-626-4944

(815) 288-1716 (815) 288-2406

Your Price!

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2011 INFINITI G25X

ALL WHEEL DRIVE, ONE-OWNER, CLEAN CARFAX, LOADED UP CAR!! LEATHER, HEATED SEATS, 3.5 LITER V6 ENGINE, MOON-ROOF, BLUETOOTH, BOSE AM/ FM/CD, BACK-UP CAMERA, PUSH BUTTON START, ALLOY WHEELS. SHARP CAR!!

2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON

4x4, clean Carfax, local trade in, 2.7 liter V6 engine, automatic transmission, tilt, cruise, air, AM/FM/CD, fog lights, moonroof, alloy wheels & keyless entry.

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. A72 Months at 2.79% $2,000 cash/trade, plus tax, title, license & doc fee down with approved credit. B 60 months at 3.09% $2,000 cash/trade, plus tax, title, license & doc fee down with approved credit.

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Dixon

00 Ford Explorer 02 Pontiac Montana 00 Chevrolet Malibu 98 Ford Ranger X-Cab 02 Buick Regal 02 Dodge Grand Caravan 04 Chevrolet Impala 07 Ford Taurus 06 Dodge Grand Caravan 04 Buick Park Avenue

$895* $3,995* $3,995* $3,995* $5,995* $5,995* $5,995* $5,995* $6,995* $6,995*

708 Fir First Avenue, Rock Falls 815-622-6655

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03 Pontiac Grand Am GT 03 Mercury Grand Marquis 03 Pontiac Montana 01 Ford Escape 00 Mercedes Benz 03 Chevrolet S10 02 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 04 Chevrolet Impala 03 Kia Sorento

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