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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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Local plant expanding PNC Inc. project set to bring 25 to 30 jobs

BY VINDE WELLS Shaw Media vwells@shawmedia.com

POLO – PNC Inc., which makes custom electromagnet solenoid coils and wiring

harnesses for the automotive and hydraulic industries, is expanding and adding 25 to 30 jobs.

PNC officials are planning a $1 million, 100-by-100-foot expansion of their building at 201 E. Oregon St. The company, which was founded in 1981 and now employs 150 to

175 people, also has a building at 117 E. Mason St. downtown.

Monday, the city agreed to enter into a Tax Increment Financing District redevelopment agreement with PNC. It calls for 60 percent of the real estate taxes, an estimated $200,000, that will be generated from the expansion to go back

to PNC for its redevelopment for the remainder of the life of the TIF district, which is 17 years.

The other 40 percent would remain with the city in the TIF fund.

After 17 years, the city will receive its full share of taxes.

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VETERANS, ROOKIES SHOW CATTLE AT CARROLL COUNTY FAIR

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A crew member from Ryan’s Tree Service works Tuesday in the 500 block of Third Avenue in Rock Falls to clean up a tree that was downed by the brief, violent storm Monday night.

Read and see more on A3.

LYLE LOVETT SHOW

Two sides talk about new date Tickets would be honored; no word yet on refunds

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

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Max Ehton, 9, of Mount Carroll pets his cattle Tuesday afternoon during the Carroll County Fair at Schell Park in Milledgeville. The open show marked the first time Max has shown cattle.

The fair continues today, the schedule highlighted by the Badger State Tractor Pull, for which admission is free, at 6:30 p.m. at the grandstand.

LEFT: Cattle is judged Tuesday afternoon at the Carroll County Fair at Schell Park in Milledgeville. Go to carrollcountyfair.info for more information and a complete schedule of events.

DIXON – Discussions about rescheduling the Lyle Lovett concert started Monday night, shortly after the decision was made to call off the outdoor show because of a thunderstorm.

Dixon Main Street is working with Lovett’s agency and camp to “nail down a rescheduled date,” said Josh Albrecht, Main Street’s executive director.

Ticketing was handled by The Crystal Cork, 219 W. First St. Owner Eric Brantley said tickets bought for Monday night’s show would be honored at the rescheduled concert.

Brantley would not discuss whether refunds would be offered.

In May, Main Street announced that Lovett would play a concert at Heritage Crossing as part of a 2-day festival celebrating the 5-year anniversary of the downtown riverfront development.

The concert also marked the start of a new initiative by Main Street to bring three big events, including the Petunia Festival, to the riverfront each year.

ROCK FALLS

Police, YMCA put on summer camp Students 9 to 12 work on health, wellness through various activities

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525

ROCK FALLS – With the help of PACT summer camp, 12-year-old Angel Doyle was able to fish for the first time Tuesday morning.

“I’m not really hyper or loud normally,” said the soon-to-be Rock Falls Middle School seventhgrader. “I’m just quiet, so this is something fun to do, because it’s quiet.”

This week, the YMCA, Rock Falls Police Department and White-

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side County Housing Authority are putting on a summer camp for students who live in Coloma Homes, a low-income housing complex.

PACT summer camp – Police and Children Together – gives roughly 20 students ages 9 to 12 a chance to be involved in various summer activities. Through the program, students also are able to increase their health and wellness knowledge while they rub elbows with local officers.

“The students are able to see us

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more as humans,” said Tammy Nelson, operations commander for Rock Falls Police. “Sometimes, they don’t think we have lives and kids, and when they get to hang out with us for a while, they realize we are normal people. We just want to build a stronger bond with them.”

Each day, the kids participate in various activities. Tuesday, they spent time fishing and riding paddleboats in Centennial Park.

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Rock Falls police officer Chad Hermes shows Matthew Anderson a catfish Tuesday during the YMCA’s PACT summer camp at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.

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The group of women usually is 10 strong, but one of their members was unable to make it to Kilgour, said Peg Albert, one of the group’s leaders.

Roberta Dillon, 69, a Kiwanis Club member, sat beneath a white tent, painting faces for the evening.

As things were wrapping up around 7 p.m., it was the face her relative, 8-year-old Eva Dillon, she was painting. “It’s so fun,� Roberta said. “The kids are so good, and they’re fun to see.�

There was a bounce house, too, but it met its demise not long after being set up, unfortunately, said John Novak, co-organizer of the Kilgour Park event. “Electrical problems,� he said.

The tent was donated

by Rick Cavazos of Fiesta!

Tables, Chairs, & Tents. “I care about law enforcement,� he said. “And the community.�

It’s his third year sponsoring a tent. This year, he actually sponsored three: at Kilgour, Wallace, and Propheter. He came out with his grandkids, Ava and Lucy.

Other parks participating in Sterling were Douglas, Wallace, Propheter, and Lincoln. In Rock Falls, the event was held at Veterans Park.

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STERLING – About 150 people turned out for the evening of fun, friends, and free hot dogs at Kilgour Park on Tuesday night for National Night Out. National Night Out began on Aug. 7, 1984, and has since been held once a year by the National Association of Town Watch, a nonprofit organization that works with local law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch organizations, businesses, and community groups to promote community awareness.

This is the third straight year Sterling has participated (though it’s been happening on and off since the ‘90s), and the second consecutive year for Rock Falls.

Kids and adults alike milled about the park at Kilgour talking, eating, and enjoying the sounds of a nine-woman group of musicians who call themselves The StringAlongs. They each play a string instrument, though the majority play mountain dulcimers – oblong instruments with three strings that look like something straight out of “The Sound of Music.�

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Eva Dillon, 8, has her face painted by Roberta Dillon, 69. Roberta, a member of the Kiwanis Club, spent the evening volunteering at Kilgour Park for National Night Out in Sterling. About 150 people showed up for the park, one of six in Sterling and Rock Falls that celebrated the annual event.

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Members of the String-Alongs, a musical group from different churches, play â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amazing Graceâ&#x20AC;? on Tuesday evening at Kilgour Park in Sterling for National Night Out.

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Weather escalates quickly Girl injured in Strong storm causes flooding Monday in Sterling, Rock Falls

Her cause of death was head trauma, county coroner says

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STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It rained almost an inch in the Sterling-Rock Falls area in a matter of 40 minutes Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.

That rainfall (and hail in parts of the county) resulted in flooded streets, clogged drains, and â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at the new Coliseum in Sterling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; overflowing toilets.

Rick Powers, superintendent of the Sterling Public Works Department, said his crews were running around town Monday night, setting up road blocks at flooded intersections.

Some of the most heavily flooded intersections saw as much as a couple of feet of water, Powers said, and the First Street bridge had to be closed from 9 to 10 p.m. because of how badly the viaduct flooded. It was so bad, in fact, that a car was stranded in the deep water; no injuries were reported from the incident.

Powers said even though Sterling installed a new storm line a few years ago, and the drainage is much better than it used to be, when rain falls as hard and fast as it did Monday night, the drains canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handle it.

SBM Business Equipment Center, at the northwest corner of Locust and Fifth streets, sits on one of the worst intersections.

Tuesday morning, workers saw evidence of water and debris almost 6 feet up on the windows â&#x20AC;&#x201C; likely from the wake made by passing cars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize that when they blow their grass clippings into the street, it goes into the catch basins and plugs them up,â&#x20AC;? Powers said.

That, plus mulch and other debris, contribute to clogging storm drains.

In Rock Falls, police had to block off the inter-

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ABOVE: A crane hoists part of a tree over power lines Tuesday afternoon in the 500 block of Third Avenue in Rock Falls.

The tree split in half during the storms Monday night.

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TOP LEFT: Lyle Lovett concertgoers sit under umbrellas as the crew begins to tear down the stage Monday at Heritage Crossing on Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riverfront. The show was canceled because of a thunderstorm.

BOTTOM LEFT: A crew from Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service works Tuesday on Third Avenue in Rock Falls to clean up a tree that was downed by the violent storm Monday night. The thunderstorm dropped a barrage of rain that flooded city streets.

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section of First Avenue and 10th Street, because two cars were stranded in deep water. They also blocked off the 600 block of First Avenue, near Pizza Hut, because another car was stranded in water.

Police Chief Mike Kue-

lper said his department received calls about many large tree branches down and a couple of power outages in the area.

The Dixon streetscape project wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t affected much by the rain.

Crews were working on

landscaping this morning, and concrete pouring is expected to happen this afternoon, Commissioner Jeff Kuhn said.

Sand and gravel in downtown helped with drainage, he said.

The Lyle Lovett concert on the Dixon riverfront was canceled Monday night, but organizers said they were working to reschedule it, so fans should hold on to tickets.

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Man, 90, dies from car accident injuries He was a lifelong resident, farmer

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MOUNT MORRIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Mount Morris man involved in a July car accident succumbed to his injuries this weekend at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, the Ogle County Coroner confirmed.

Darrel L. Strite, 90, was

southbound on state Route 2 around 9:30 a.m. July 13 when he tried to turn onto Sink Hollow Road. His car was hit on the passenger side by a northbound car driven by Calista Gilszmer, 28, of Dixon, Lee County Sheriff John Varga said at the time.

Both were taken to KSB Hospital, but Strite was later flown to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Gilszmer was treated and released.

Strite died early Saturday morning. His funeral was Tuesday at Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt St., Mount Morris.

According to his obitu-

ary, Strite graduated from Mount Morris High School and was a lifelong farmer in Mount Morris.

No citations have been issued for the crash.

AMBOY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A 7-year-old Amboy girl died Tuesday morning from injuries suffered Sunday when the ATV she was riding hit a deer, the Lee County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department said in a release sent shortly before 11 a.m.

The Winnebago County Coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office said she died at 6:47 a.m.

Tuesday morning, and that her cause of death was an injury to her head.

According to the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department: Makenzie Rutherford and her mother, Cassandra Gray, 26, were passengers on the ATV, which was being driven

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Agency approves statue restoration Black Hawk project awaits one more groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval

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OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one down and one to go for the Black Hawk Statue.

One of the two state agencies whose approval is needed has given the go-ahead on a plan to restore the statue at Lowden State Park near Oregon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The IHPA [Illinois Historic Preservation Agency] did finally approve the plan, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now on to the IDNR,â&#x20AC;? Frank Rausa of Sterling said Tuesday.

Rausa is a member of the Friends of the Black Hawk Statue, the organization spear-heading restoration efforts and fundraising for the project.

He said he expects to get approval from the IDNR in the next few days.

Once that happens, the scaffolding can go up, and the work on the landmark can begin.

Once the scaffolding is in place, Rausa said, the team will begin doing

â&#x20AC;&#x153;mock-upsâ&#x20AC;? or testing various mixtures of concrete and other materials to see which one will work the best to restore the areas of the statue damaged by time and weather.

Four to six different mixtures will be applied to the statue and allowed to cure for approximately a month.

The crew will determine which is the best match for 103-year-old statue.

A re-dedication ceremony will be held once the work is done, probably next July.

About $725,000 has been raised toward the repairs. Rausa said an additional $75,000 to $100,000 will likely be needed to complete the project.

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Dees was cited with operating an ATV on a roadway. Results of drug and alcohol tests will be unavailable for several weeks, the department said Monday when reporting the accident.

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OBITUARIES Ruth B. Lauts ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ruth B. Lauts, 90, formerly of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at Parkway Center in Sterling.

Ruth was born June 23, 1924, in Rock Island, the daughter of Jesse and Myrtle (Wainwright) Hanna. She married Edwin M. Lauts on Dec. 28, 1945, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2000.

Ruth was a member of Rock Falls United Methodist Church since 1954.

She also was a member of the Outaga Camping Club. Ruth was a terrific baker and cook, and a devoted mother, grandma, and great-grandma.

Surviving are her children, Marcella (Lyle) Janssen of Rock Falls, and William (Norma) Lauts and Melinda

(John) Licht, both of Sterling; one granddaughter, Laura Duhon; and two great-grandchildren, Madison Duhon and MaKenzie Duhon.

She also was preceded in death by one brother, William Hanna; and one grandson, Andrew Lauts.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday and the funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Rich Fassig officiating.

Burial will be at Bethesda Cemetery in Hillsdale.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Rock Falls United Methodist Church and Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Walter J. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hobbs Jr. AMBOY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Walter J. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubâ&#x20AC;? Hobbs Jr., 56, of Amboy, died Thursday, July 31, 2014, at his home.

He was born Oct. 29, 1957, in Amboy, the son of Roberta (Eller) and Walter Hobbs Sr. He was a forklift operator at Monsanto in Ashton for 15 years.

Survivors include his daughter, Susan Hobbs of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two sisters, Malvina (Bill) Levan of Amboy, and Monica (Mike) Acuff of LaMoille; two brothers, Michael Hobbs of Rochelle, and Jeremey (Jodi) Hobbs of Amboy; his father, Walter J. Hobbs Sr. of Princ-

eton; his aunt, Connie Hobbs of Amboy; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother; his sister, Martha; and his nephew, Jesse Levan.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Monsignor Thomas Bales officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery in Amboy.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Janice M. Gowan ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Janice M. Gowan, 53, of Rock Falls, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at her home.

Janice was born Aug. 17, 1960, in Sterling, the daughter of Eugene and Geneva (Bryant) Willman.

She married Ed Gowan on Nov. 12, 1977, in Rock Falls.

Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Crisy (Mike) GowanYoung of Rockford; two sisters, Judy (Dennis) Doty of Rock Falls, and Jackie (Terry) Schroth of Lyndon; and two brothers, Lee Willman and Dale

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Kay F. Levan DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kay F. Levan, 79, of Dixon, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, at Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She worked as a caregiver in various nursing homes and in private duty before her retirement.

Kay was born Sept.

26, 1934, in Dixon, the daughter of Frank and Lena (Rhode) Trotter. She married George Levan on April 14, 1956, in Dixon.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Survivors include her husband, George Levan of Dixon; two sons, Chuck (Barb) Levan of Dixon, and Mike (Patty) Levan of Kansas City, Missouri; one daughter, Lisa (Tim) Walters of Scottsdale, Arizona; one sister, Geraldine Carroll of Rockford; seven grandchildren, Lindsey (Dan) Reglin of Queen Creek, Arizona, Stacy (Eric) Kane of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Ashley (Chris)

Jaeger and Kayla (Cody) Hunt, both of Kansas City, Cierra Walters of Durango, Colorado, and Savannah Walters and Sydney Walters, both of Scottsdale; and five greatgrandchildren, David Jaeger, Emily Jaeger, and Bryna Jaeger, all of Kansas City, Brooklyn Kane of Cheyenne, and Addison Reglin of Queen Creek.

Kay was preceded in death by one son, David, and one granddaughter, Emily.

Private memorial services will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Frank Langholf, pastor, officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Willman, both of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Brian Gowan; and one sister, Jeanie.

A celebration of life will be from noon to 3 p.m.

Saturday at the home of Judy and Dennis Doty, 2906 First Ave., Rock Falls.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls handled arrangements.

Makenzie Rutherford In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been estab- AMBOY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Makenzie Rutherford, 7, of Amboy, died lished to the family.

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Faivre said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You give up something up front, but that money comes back over the years.â&#x20AC;?

In addition, several local contractors will be working on PNCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the number one employer in

Polo,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to help new businesses, but you also need to take care of the businesses you have.â&#x20AC;?

At the meeting, local businessman Richard Butler urged the council to approve the agreement, which passed 4-2.

Without the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance, PNC offi-

cials could decide to expand in another community, he said, adding that getting only 40 percent of the real estate tax increase â&#x20AC;&#x153;is better than 100 percent of nothing.â&#x20AC;?

He also pointed out that PNC helped the city fund its recent water project.

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POCATELLO, Idaho â&#x20AC;&#x201C; William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Boyer, 73, of Pocatello, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at his daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, after a valiant battle with cancer.

He was born April 17, 1941, in Dixon, to Catherine (Dunseth) and Otis Boyer. He lost his father at the early age of 7. He attended school through the eighth grade and went on to pursue his passion of becoming a truck driver. He had a lot of jobs from that time on. He worked construction, owning his own dump truck and backhoe business.

He owned and operated a wrecker business, which he sold in 1992 to return to truck driving.

He purchased his own truck in 1994, and his wife joined him out on the road. He continued driving until his health would not allow it.

He loved 4-by-4 mudding and hill climbing, stock car racing, and truck and tractor pulls.

He loved being outdoors, even if it was just

spending time in the shed or garage.

He is survived by his children, Jeff (Jane) Boyer of Pocatello, Sandy (Jim) Boyer-Chekalskis of Baron, Wisconsin, Billy (Jamie) Boyer of West Jordan, Utah, Curtis Boyer of Austin, Minnesota, Kathy (Troy) Boyer and Teray (Wendy) Boyer, both of Sterling, Misty (Jordan) McClure of Richland, Washington, and Lisa (Brett) Turpin and Shane (Alison) Boyer, both of Pocatello; brother, Bob Boyer of LaSalle; 30 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana; his parents; and a son, Donny.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Cornelison Funeral Chapel, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello, Idaho. The funeral will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday at the funeral chapel. Interment will be in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Pocatello.

Visit cornelisonfh.com to send condolences.

Marion G. Butterfield STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marion G. Butterfield, 95, of Sterling, formerly of Dixon, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling.

She was born Jan. 6, 1919, in Chicago, to Percy and Mary (Hill) Glessner. She married George E. Butterfield on Sept. 4, 1939, in Harmon. He preceded her in death.

She graduated from Eldena Grade School and Dixon High School.

She had been employed by the Freeman Shoe Co. during World War II, and had been an administrative assistant at the Lee County Tuberculosis office.

In addition to enjoying her work, Marion was committed to her family, and loved to cook and entertain for family holidays and events. She also served as an election judge, and volunteered at local elementary schools.

She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Larry) Buffington of Milledgeville, and Gayle (Tim) Westerberg of Dillon, Colorado; five grandchildren, Deanna Millhouse, Brad Buffington, Daniel John-

son, Mackenzie Jones, and McCabe Jones; two great-grandchildren, Lara and Nicholas Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews; three stepgrandchildren, Wendy (Matt) Schwartz, Brian (Katie) Westerberg, and Rachel (Jeremy) Hurshman; and four step-greatgrandchildren, Sadie and Abigail Schwartz, and Talley and Drue Westerberg.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Janet Hanson; one sister, Janet Peaslee; and one brother, Wendell Glessner.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Steve Casey officiating. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

Family members and friends will be pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to Dixon Veterans Memorial, Hospice of the Rock River Valley, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Visit chapelhilldixon. com to send condolences.

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PROPHETSTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Josephine R. Cochran, 94, of Prophetstown, formerly of Dixon, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Prophets Riverview Center in Prophetstown.

She was born Sept. 11, 1919, in South Dixon Township, the daughter of William and Emily (Forster) Luke.

She worked as a mental health technician for more than 15 years at Dixon Developmental Center, before her retirement in 1983.

She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon; a past president and lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary; a volunteer driver for the Lee County Veterans Commission; a Pink Lady at KSB Hospital in Dixon; a member of the YMCA since 1972; and a member at Edgewood Golf Club in Polo since 1987.

She married Prior â&#x20AC;&#x153;Texâ&#x20AC;? Cochran on Nov. 30, 1944, in Selfridge, Michigan. He preceded

her in death on Oct. 27, 1983.

Survivors include her sister, Edith Eden of Farmer City; one nephew, Lee (Sally) Walls of Velrico, Florida; five nieces, Louise (R.T.) Kendall of Nashville, Tennessee, Lois (Dale) Woodcook of Meridian, Idaho, Betty (Chuck) Gilmore of Aurora, Barbara Clark of Farmers City; and special niece, Linda (Neal) Otten, who cared for her in her last years.

She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel Tennant and Margaret Hess.

Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.

Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Richard Kramer officiating.

Burial of cremains will be at Emmanuel Cemetery in Dixon. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

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ayor Jim Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to create an â&#x20AC;&#x153;entrepreneurial ambianceâ&#x20AC;? in Dixon is continuing.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the phrase Burke used in February during an early meeting about what would later become the Dixon Business Competition.

That competition ended in June with Genesis Hey, of Dixon, and her company, Genesis Hey Productions, winning first place and receiving $5,000.

About a month later, Burke scheduled a meeting with about 24 busi-

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Another meeting is likely soon to further discuss the mentorship program, which would help to connect local entrepreneurs or local residents interesting in starting their

own businesses with already established ones.

City Council roundup s 4HE #ITY #OUNCIL placed an agreement with King Kat Trail Inc. on file Monday night.

The agreement is for the annual catfish tourna-

ment, which is scheduled for next year on June 5 and 6. s 4HE COUNCIL APPROVED an ordinance to sell two vehicles, a Dixon Fire Department sign, and a piece of sewer cleaning equipment. s 4HE CITY RECEIVED no bids for the flowers, trees, bushes and shrubs that will be planted as part of the downtown streetscape plan, so now will reach out to businesses for the landscaping. s ! LEASE AGREEMENT between the city and Essex Telecom Inc. for antennas on the water

tower at 1740 Brinton Ave., near Timber Creek Golf Course, was placed on file Monday night.

Essex Telecom will pay the city $1,200 a year.

The terms of the lease were comparable to other communities in the area, City Administrator David Nord said.

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ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mayor Bill Wescott has until Sept. 10 to fill a First Ward aldermanic vacancy, and much to his surprise, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need most of that time to come to a decision.

Robbin Eight resiBlackert dents have #ITY stepped for- ADMINISTRATOR ward to fill the seat that opened when 10-year alderman Mark Vandersnick moved just outside his ward.

Wescott said he has been pleasantly surprised by the level of interest the opening has generated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing to me how many people have come forward,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the past, we had to go out and ask people to do it.â&#x20AC;?

The candidates were asked to fill out questionnaires, and the mayor then reduced the field to four. Wescott hopes to schedule meetings with the finalists this week, and be ready

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to make his recommendation at the Sept. 2 council meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy with our options,â&#x20AC;? Westcott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All four are quality people.â&#x20AC;?

Vandersnick had been active on several committees, leaving voids on the Ordinance, Personnel and Licensing Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, Building Code Committee, and the Police and Fire Commission.

Vandersnick was one of four incumbent city aldermen to run unopposed in the April 2013 election. In Rock Falls, eight council members, two from each of the four wards, serve staggered 4-year terms.

The term of Daehle Reitzel, the other First Ward alderman, will also be up next April.

In other matters, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purchasing policy manual will be amended to increase the purchasing level of electric department head Dick Simon.

The maximum authorized purchasing level for department heads is $5,000. Simon will now be upped to $25,000, but just for supplies and equipment, excluding lease purchases. The request was initiated by the electric department and taken to the Finance Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The day-to-day expenses are much higher in that department,â&#x20AC;?

City Administrator Robbin Blackert said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Purchases there are taking much longer than they should.â&#x20AC;?

The city administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s level had been capped at $10,000 for all departments, but will be increased to $25,000 just for the electric departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the checks and balances are still in place,â&#x20AC;? Wescott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is just for electricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily operations.â&#x20AC;?

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MOUNT MORRIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Chicago woman injured in a head-on motorcycle crash Sunday that left two men dead still was in critical condition at 10 p.m. Tuesday at a Rockford hospital.

According to authorities, Richard Zimmerman, 67, of Lanark, and formerly of Mount Morris, was eastbound on state Route 64 less than a mile east of Mount Morris about 11 a.m. when Michael Gonzalez, 52, of Chicago, attempted to pass other westbound traffic and struck him. Rosarita Gonzalez, 52, was riding with her husband.

Zimmerman and his

regarding site reviews for the OSLAD grant.

The Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development program, administered by IDNR, provides grants for acquisition and development of land for public parks and green space.

Blackert said the city should know if it made the first cut for the grant by the end of September or early October.

motorcycle skidded into the southside ditch; the Gonzalezes and their bike continued westbound for several hundred feet before winding up in the northside ditch. Both men died.

Rosarita Gonzalez was flown to OSF Saint Anthony Hospital in Rockford.

The Gonzalezes apparently were riding with a group of at least 30 other motorcycles. Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn said he did not know if Gonzalez was attempting to pass another motorcycle or some other vehicle.

The accident remains under investigation. It could be several months before the crash report is done, a sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department spokeswoman said.

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Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

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Involving students in business, government a good investment Y oung people have a lot to contribute to a community.

The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce has taken a proactive approach toward making that happen.

The Chamber has a program whereby students apply for two positions of leadership.

One position is a junior ambassador for the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ambassadors Club.

The other is a junior board member on the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Directors.

Two bright and wellspoken 16-year-olds were recently named to the posts.

Rhyanna Hadden, a junior at Newman Central Catholic, is the new junior ambassador.

Raven Valdivia, a junior at Rock Falls High, is the new junior board member.

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Falls Chamber, a different story described the value of unpaid internWhether through junior positions in ships within the offices the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce of state and federal elector internships with elected officials, ed officials.

Tom Demmer of Dixon involving young people in leadership described his 2006 programs is a worthwhile endeavor. internship in the office of then-Vice President Dick While both girls conwith various projects.

Cheney. tinue to receive their We think it says a lot Mike Smiddy of Hillshigh school educations, that the Chamber is will- dale described his 1992 they will also receive an ing to actively seek perinternship in the office of education in how the spectives from younger U.S. Rep. Lane Evans.

Rock Falls business com- people, who, after all, Both Demmer and munity works. will be tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busi- Smiddy are now elected For Haddenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part, ness customers and state representatives. sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help welcome leaders.

And both men offer businesses to the comBy being exposed to unpaid internships to munity, participate in Chamber leaders, mem- students, because they ribbon-cuttings, volunbers, and the overall personally know the teer to help with events, business community, the value of such programs. and help to raise money students should learn Kudos to the Rock for student scholarships. valuable insights that Falls Chamber and to Valdivia will attend will help themselves state Reps. Demmer and Chamber board meetand, quite possibly, their Smiddy for taking the ings, share what is hapcommunity. time and trouble to help pening at Rock Falls A few days before Sauk young people fulfill their High, and have a vote Valley Media published potential as valuable when decisions are the story about student contributing members of made. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also help involvement in the Rock society.

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Thanks Truman for decision that saved many lives ORVAL L. GEARHART JR. Dixon

Some of you may not know the significance of Aug. 6, but there are a few of us left (dying off fast) that remember.

On that date in 1945, President Harry S. Truman ordered the Army Air Corps to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.

I was a B-25 pilot, stationed in the South Pacific at that time. We were allowed to fly over the bomb site the next day.

The devastation was tremendous.

It was a sobering, gutwrenching sight to realize how many lives were lost, but I believe the alternative, invading

Japan, would have cost more lives on both sides.

D-Day is celebrated as the turning point in the war, and rightfully so, but I felt a need to point out the sigHarry S. nificance Truman of Aug. 6, 1884-1972 for all those president, who served As Truman and died in ordered the South atomic bomb attacks on Pacific. and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve enjoy- Hiroshima Nagasaki in ed my 92 August 1945, years on this which forced Japan to earth and surrender and thank Harry brought World for the last War II to an end.

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P.S. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The city of Dixon looks great with all the improvements made downtown and along the river. How about getting together

with the state to repair the crumbling retaining wall on the corner by the courthouse? Also, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening to the paint on Galena Avenue Bridge?

Kudos to city employee and commissioner JUDY HILL Dixon

This past week, I contacted Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city hall to ask with whom I could speak concerning the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s street resurfacing project. I spoke with Stephanie Terranova.

She informed me street commissioner Jeff Kuhn would have the information I needed. Stephanie kindly offered to ask Jeff Kuhn to contact me.

The same morning, Jeff called and offered to get the information I needed

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

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Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com to coordinate the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s street resurfacing with private property resurfacing.

Coordination was needed so the two projects would not happen at the same time. This would make it difficult for our elderly residents to find a place to park.

Jeff called me back within an hour, again with the necessary information.

Thanks to Stephanie and Jeffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help, the issue is resolved.

Thank you, Stephanie and Jeff, for being an efficient and dedicated city employee and commissioner.

Gov. Pat Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new TV ad is intended to show he has made tough decisions to turn around the state.

It includes a line about how when lawmakers failed to act on pension reform, he â&#x20AC;&#x153;stopped their paychecks cold and refused his own until the job was done.â&#x20AC;?

Yes, Quinn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who is now running for re-election against Republican businessman Bruce Rauner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gave up his pay until pension reform was passed.

But lawmakers got their salaries months before dealing with pension reform. As you may recall, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton went to court saying Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action to cut lawmaker salaries was illegal. They won.

There was also a side consequence of that whole cutting-salaries maneuver.

Because of the court ruling, lawmakers determined it was illegal for them to cut their own pay by taking unpaid furlough days, as they had been doing. Always good stewards of the law, they decided they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that anymore.

So this year, each of them will take home at least $3,100 more in pay because they no longer take unpaid days off. Most will get more than that because they earn stipends on top of their base salaries.

This is one of those stories that comes with a large â&#x20AC;&#x153;butâ&#x20AC;? at the end.

3OAK THE RICH Quinn signed a bill last week that puts the millionaire tax referendum on the fall ballot.

This is the advisory referendum that asks voters whether a 3 percent income tax surcharge should be added to incomes above $1 million.

It would raise an estimated $1 billion that would be doled out to schools.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go waaaay out on a limb here and predict the referendum will pass and that exit polling will show strong support for the referendum among non-millionaires.

Always remember the old axiom that the best tax is one someone else has to pay.

3UDDEN SILENCE Quinn doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be dealing a lot with the news media lately.

It used to be when he made a public appearance, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d often end up taking a few (or more) questions from the media.

Now, his official schedule usually includes the

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the First Amendment means anything, it means that a state has no business telling a man, sitting alone in his own house, what books he may read or what films he may watch.â&#x20AC;?

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line â&#x20AC;&#x153;no additional media availability,â&#x20AC;? meaning no questions after the official event is over.

And Quinn usually sticks with that, although on a couple of occasions recently, the schedule said â&#x20AC;&#x153;no availability,â&#x20AC;? but Quinn took a couple of questions anyway. Mostly, though, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gov. Pat been silence Quinn after the While a Quinn official event TV campaign is over. ad touts the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;His scheddecisions, it ule is tight avoids one particular side and [an availconsequence, ability] usuaccording ally takes to columnist some time,â&#x20AC;?

Doug Finke. spokesman Dave Blanchette said of the sudden silence.

OK, then. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not avoiding questions; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just trying to stay on his schedule. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to know.

0OLLS CAN BE FUN Say this about Reboot Illinois â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they put some fun into the whole idea of polling.

Reboot bills itself as a nonpartisan website dedicated to engaging Illinoisans in public policy issues. Last week, Reboot posted the results of a poll it commissioned on the Illinois governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race that showed Rauner with a 14-point lead over Quinn. Quinn called the poll â&#x20AC;&#x153;phony baloney.â&#x20AC;?

What made Rebootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poll fun was the way it was presented.

If you read poll stories, you know that they usually break things down by various categories. Who is leading in Chicago? Who has the lead downstate?

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normally accompanied by a lot of numbers to show the spreads.

Reboot presented some of that information through interactive pie charts. In one chart, for example, you start with the overall numbers for Rauner and Quinn. Click on a link marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Democrats,â&#x20AC;? and you see the chart switch greatly in favor of Quinn. Click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Republicans,â&#x20AC;? and the chart switches the other way.

That oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obvious. But when you get to regional results, the moving pie chart helps illustrate the comparative strengths and weaknesses of the two candidates.

Anyway, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth a look at rebootillinois.com.

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A bastion of patronage Illinois’ two events heavy in the red, run by political cronies

BY SCOTT REEDER )LLINOIS .EWS .ETWORK

SPRINGFIELD – The longtime directors of both Illinois State Fair and the DuQuoin State Fair have a lot in common.

Both were disciplined recently for unethical conduct, both have operated their event at a financial loss, and both came from political backgrounds with no professional experience in managing fairs before taking their jobs with the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Amy Bliefnick, director of the Illinois State Fair, receives a salary of $90,408. John Rednour Jr. left his $91,200 position managing the DuQuoin State Fair in January. In addition to her salary, Bliefnick is provided a house on the fairgrounds where she can live.

While recent media attention has focused on the pairs’ ethical transgressions in accepting gifts from fair vendors, little attention has been paid to how they – or their preAmy decessors Bliefnick – received their jobs in the first place.

The two state fairs, which have lost $71.2 million over the past 20 years, have long been a bastion of patronage.

“George Ryan appointed me State Fair director as a reward for the help I gave him in getting elected,” said Harold “Bud” Ford, who was in charge of the fair before Bliefnick.

“I worked on his campaign and helped George carry 25 counties in northern Illinois. I let him know that the only position in the administration I was interested in was heading the State Fair.”

Before that, Ford was an unsuccessful legislative candidate on the Republican ticket and a Moline police officer.

Bliefnick was appointed state fair manager

by Gov. Rod Blagojevich after she made an unsuccessful race as a Democrat for the Legislature.

Gov. Pat Quinn has allowed her to continue in that role although she was suspended for 2 days this year for violating state ethics laws by accepting free beer tent tickets from a State Fair vendor. She also was fined $1,000 this week by the executive ethics board.

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Illinois Department of Agriculture contractor Don Davis helps put up a banner at the fairgrounds July 30 for the opening of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

The annual agricultural extravaganza runs Thursday through Aug. 17.

She told Illinois News Network she had made a mistake and the tickets were used for promotional purposes only.

Bliefnick is hardly the first fair manager to come from a political background.

Gov. Jim Edgar appointed Bud Hall to be State Fair director. Hall was the brother of a state senator, a frequent tennis partner of Edgar’s, and campaign volunteer for the governor’s campaigns.

“Illinois and New York stand out because those are the two states where people from political backgrounds tend to get appointed to run state fairs,” said Marla Calico, chief operating officer of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions.

Calico said the trend in fair management is to appoint people from backgrounds other than politics.

“If you look at managers who are involved with fairs today, they come from a wide variety of backgrounds,” she said. “They may come from facilities management. They may come from an agricultural background. They may have grown up in the business.”

Errol McKoy, who managed the State Fair of Texas for 26 years, routinely ended each year $8 million to $9 million in the black. Before that, he was an executive with Six Flags Entertainment Corp. He retired this year as a fair manager.

“These managers who come from backgrounds managing athletic facilities or entertainment venues or, in my case, amusement parks have a real advantage over other managers,” McKoy said. “It is hard

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for someone to get up to speed if their background is in something unrelated – like retail.

And it’s got to be tough when the manager is always changing when a new governor is elected.”

Unlike Illinois, the Texas fair is not a part of state government.

“We are a nonprofit,” McKoy said. “We pay for everything out our own pocketbook. We don’t get a subsidy from anyone. Losing money is not an option for us.”

All profits generated by the Texas fair are plowed back into improvements in the fairgrounds, which for most of the year functions as a Dallas park.

The fair pays $1.2 million a year in rent to the city, McKoy said.

The work experience of former DuQuoin State Fair director Rednour was much different from McKoy’s when he took the helm of the state fair in southern Illinois.

“I got the job because I helped Rod Blagojevich get elected,” Rednour said. “I was the Perry County [Democratic] chair. My dad campaigned for Rod, too. And the person who had the job before me helped Ryan get elected, and before that it was an Edgar person. But that’s OK. You want a state fair director who reflects the thinking of the governor.”

Before becoming fair director, Rednour was a local liaison for the Illinois comptroller.

His father had been a

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State gun rights group wants firearms ordinance changed PEORIA (AP) – A gun rights group that has fought many legal battles over gun ordinances in Illinois now has its sights set on a provision in Peoria’s deadly weapons ordinance that requires anyone buying a weapon to provide a thumbprint.

The Illinois State Rifle Association’s executive director, Richard Pearson, said it is too early to talk about whether the group might file a lawsuit. He said the association recently surveyed its Peoria members to determine if the ordinance has been enforced uniformly or just on occasion.

But he made it clear that the ultimate goal is to do away with the thumbprint provision of Peoria’s ordinance and that a lawsuit is a possibility.

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Pearson’s concern is that the thumbprint is unnecessary.

“It looks like it’s discriminatory to us,” he said.

“Illinois has the toughest background laws in the nation, and for Peoria to decide it needs this, too, is ridiculous.”

Interim Peoria Police Chief Jerry Mitchell said that as of the spring, the city’s ordinance was being reviewed to make sure that it is in line with the Illinois law that went into effect in January that made it legal for people to carry concealed weapons in public. But he explained that review process was halted when the city’s former police chief resigned.

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Rednour acknowledges that his fair ran a deficit each year during his 8-year tenure.

“This is an area that has double-digit unemployment,” he said.

“Parents can’t afford to take their kids to Disney World. If you live in Metropolis, it takes 5 hours to drive to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. This provides those children with an opportunity they wouldn’t have otherwise.”

The intent of reforms the Legislature passed in 1993 was for Illinois’ two state fairs to be self-sustaining, said Mike Lawrence, a former senior adviser and Edgar press secretary.

That hasn’t been the case.

Between 1993 and 2013, the Illinois State Fair lost $55.9 million and the DuQuoin State fair lost $15.3 million, according to data obtained by Illinois News Network from the auditor general’s office.

Neither fair had a single year where it broke even.

Bliefnick, who has been State Fair manager for 10 years, said she wasn’t certain that the fair could operate in the black. But it provides a terrific experience for visitors from across the state, she added.

McKoy said his experience has been quite different in Texas.

“When I started, the fair had four or five corporate sponsors and we were taking in $300,000 to $400,000 from them,” he said. “When I retired, the fair had 60 corporate sponsorships worth $6 million. … We offer a lot at the fair that appeals to an urban audience as well as a rural one.”

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – For years, librarians at a small central Illinois library gossiped that a tattered book lying on one of its shelves justifying racism might have been in the hands of none other than Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator.

On Tuesday, state historians confirmed that theory by announcing Lincoln’s handwriting had been found inside the cover of the 700-page text, at the same time taking great pains to offer reassurance that the former president who ended slavery didn’t subscribe to the theories at hand, but likely read the book to better educate himself about his opponents’ line of thinking.

“Lincoln was worried that the whole idea that you could segregate one group of people based on some brand new thinking would just carry on into other realms,” Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Curator James Cornelius said Tuesday. “He could foresee the whole country coming apart over the issue that different people could be barred from different things based on different qualities.”

“Types of Mankind” makes a case that different races were formed at different times and places

and, thus, can’t be equals.

It was seized upon by slave owners during the Civil War era as support for their way of life. The authors suggested that Africans and Native Americans were fundamentally different from Caucasians, and enslaving them was part of the natural order.

Like so many other supposed Lincoln artifacts discovered in places the former president frequented, the authenticity of the inscription remained in question for years, until a new library director decided to have it inspected by experts at the state historical museum this summer.

“We didn’t know whether we should take it seriously,” Vespasian Warner Public Library Assistant Director Bobbi Perryman said.

But shortly after the 700-page book arrived at the Lincoln Library and Museum, Cornelius made a swift assessment by looking at handwriting and spacing between letters, one that was quickly backed up by other experts on staff, as well as an outside expert the museum asked to inspect the book.

“There are certain letters of the alphabet that Lincoln wrote in a way that were not common to his era,” Cornelius said, referencing Lincoln’s style of writing E’s and N’s.

“A forger can typically do some of the letters in a good Lincolnian way.

They’ll give themselves away on a couple of the others. This all adds up.”

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Expectant mom must consider baby’s future Dear Abby, Coming out of an abusive relationship in the past, I made some poor decisions.

I moved away from home and into pornography and prostitution. I come from a small town, and it became a big deal when it hit the Internet. Everyone in my generation back home knew what I did.

Years later, I’m back home. I have a wonderful husband, and we’re expecting our first child – a girl. My husband loves and accepts me, in spite of my past, and my mother has become my best friend. I love my life here. Nowhere else feels like home.

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

But I’m worried that my child’s life could be miserable here because of my past. She will go to school with the children of people who know my history. No parent would want their child around me and – by extension –

her. She might also learn the unsavory things I did.

I’m torn between moving away for her sake or staying. My parents are aging and have no one else to care for them.

They can’t follow me, but say I should do what is best for the baby. I hate the idea of deserting my parents when they need me. But I also hate that my child will be ostracized. Can you help?

– Lost in the South Dear Lost, For your child’s sake, I think you should relocate. As I’m sure you have already realized, people can be cruel, and they love

to talk. When children overhear what is said over the back fence, they can be cruel, too, and I’d rather your daughter wasn’t subjected to it. (This is not to imply that wherever you go, you might not encounter someone who recognizes you – but the chances are less.)

You don’t have to move right away. Take your time and scout out locations.

Arrangements can be made for care, if your parents need it. But your daughter’s welfare must come first.

Dear Abby, When you go to the

store for milk and eggs, there is a “sell-by” date on the package. How long after that date is it safe to use them?

– Wondering in New Jersey

stored properly, at a temperature at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states that eggs should be refrigerated at the time you buy them and as Dear Wondering, soon as possible upon According to Eatbydate. your return home, and com, when it comes to can be used up to 3 milk, the length of time it weeks after the sell-by lasts beyond the expiradate, if they have been tion date on the carton stored properly. depends on what kind of Dear Abby is written by milk it is.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, Aug. 6 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.

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, 815732-3252.

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

Monthly birthday party, 11:45 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 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.

Monthly birthday party, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility,

912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 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, 815-732-3253.

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., Riverfront, downtown Dixon.

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

Knit Wits Knitting Circle, 6:308 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., 815-284-7261.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8838.

Thursday, Aug. 7 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.

Stump Jumpers, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, weather permitting.

Register: 815-732-3252 or 800541-5479.

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

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

Community coffee, 10-11

a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

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.

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

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

Hand and Foot cards, 12:30

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

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Sterling Women of the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

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

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train Dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

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

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American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1901 state Route 84, Thomson. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

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

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

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

Serenity Lunch Bunch, noon-1 p.m., Galena Steak House, 1101 N. Galena Ave., Dixon. Reserva-

tions: Serenity Hospice & Home, 815-732-2499, by 10 a.m. today.

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

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

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

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

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

Lee County Veterans Assistance Commission, 6:30 p.m., Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

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

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

Sauk Valley Tea Party, 7 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Covered Bridge Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., St. Louis Catholic School Harkrader Hall, 631 Park Ave. West, Princeton, 815-8752430.

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

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.

Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Reserves, 7:30 p.m., Law Enforcement Center, 306 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

AMVETS Post 167 Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Sterling American Legion, 601 First Ave. Rock River Valley Barbershop

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

Self Help Parents Association, 7:30 p.m., Self Help Enterprises, 2300 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

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

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

Appointment, 815-284-9555.

Friday, Aug. 8 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.

CAFE (Coffee and Friends Etc.) bereavement support group, 9-10 a.m., Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon. Call 815-7322499 before 4 p.m. Thursday. If no one calls, the meeting will be canceled.

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

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:3011:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Bingo, 9:30-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Red Cross pherisis blood drive, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, It’s Your Meeting; 8 p.m., open, grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon,

closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Technology presentation, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Ster-

ling, 815-622-9230.

Medicare information class, 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Registration: 815-6229230.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; 7 p.m., Al-Anon-Alateen, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7

p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

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very now and then, you might want to make a meal that, as Tina Turner said, is nice … and easy.

If you come home from work worn out and bedraggled, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in front of the stove creating some sort of culinary masterpiece.

You want to open a jar of spaghetti sauce and, if you’re feeling ambitious, simmer some sort of meat in it. If you’re not, you just want to dump it on spaghetti.

But on the weekend, that’s when you may feel more inclined to spend some time cooking. That’s when you might want to aspire to something with a little more pizzazz. A few more ingredients. A few more steps.

So I decided to take three popular dishes and make each one in an easy way and then in a more complicated way that requires more time and ingredients.

Same dish. Two different recipes.

I started with American goulash, and let me state right here that “goulash” is not the right word for it. Goulash is a real thing; it’s practically the national dish of Hungary.

It is a soupy stew (or a stewy soup) of beef with plenty of paprika, along with tomatoes, green pepper and other spices and starches.

What millions of Americans call “goulash” is ground beef in a tomato sauce, usually mixed with elbow macaroni and sometimes cheese. That isn’t goulash, it’s beefaroni.

First I made it the easy way, and easy it certainly is. It has just five ingredients, simmered together for an hour or so (or in a slow cooker for somewhat longer).

This version doesn’t even use elbow macaroni, so it isn’t really beefaroni.

Instead, it uses frozen potatoes O’Brien, which are diced, hash-browned potatoes with onion and red and green peppers.

Call it beefobrien.

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ABOVE: For those with more time on their hands for cooking, there’s a more involved recipe for goulash, like this “Bobby’s Goulash.”

LEFT: For those with less time on their hands for cooking, there’s a simpler recipe for goulash.

The result isn’t bad, though to be honest it kind of tastes like a spaghetti sauce with meat served, oddly, with potatoes instead of pasta.

I adapted a Paula Deen recipe for the more intricate version, and let me tell you, the difference is remarkable. It does have 18 ingredients (including water and salt, which shouldn’t really count), and it requires more effort and care. But despite its humble origins – you don’t get much more humble than beefaroni – this is a dish to serve to company. You could even serve it to company you’re trying to impress.

I next made easy and harder versions of an all-time favorite: chicken Parmesan. And once again, the easy version was ridiculously easy, come-home-and-slap-ittogether easy.

It requires all of four

ingredients: chicken breasts, a jar of pasta sauce, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.

And I’m not entirely certain the Parmesan cheese is necessary (you can taste it, if just a little), but the recipe was developed by Kraft which, of course, sells a lot of Parmesan cheese.

It hurts me to say this, but it was good. The effort-to-flavor ratio was off the charts.

The harder version was better, in my mind, but the amount of work involved in making it was also much greater. The biggest differences were that the chicken breasts were pan-fried in bread crumbs, giving them a nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch, and that the tomato sauce was homemade, which I always prefer.

But it takes 14 ingredients, and a whole bunch of steps.

Finally, I made two side

dishes of sauteed mushrooms, and this time I made the more involved version first. I got a mixture of wild mushrooms and sauteed them in a combination of olive oil and butter, a northern Italian trick for bringing more flavor to a saute. I added garlic, salt, flat-leaf parsley and a spritz of lemon juice. They were meaty and awfully good.

Then I made the easy version. Four ingredients were all it took – sliced button mushrooms, butter, sherry and half a package of onion soup mix, all cooked together.

This is something I should never admit in print, but that easy version? It may even be better than the more difficult one.

Easy ‘Goulash’

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese In a large skillet or pot, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until brown. Drain off fat.

Add potatoes, sauce and undrained tomatoes.

Cover and cook at a low simmer until potatoes are tender, 1 to 1.25 hours, or place the meat, sauce and undrained tomatoes in a slow cooker and cook at low heat for 6 to 8 hours or high heat for 3 to 4 hours.

Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and serve.

Per serving: 480 calories; 20 g fat; 9 g saturated fat; 115 mg cholesterol; 40 g protein; 33 g carbohydrate; 10 g sugar; 5 g fiber; 1,005 g sodium; 185 mg calcium – Recipe adapted from momswhothink.com

Yield: 12 servings 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 large yellow onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups water 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay leaves 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked In a large Dutch oven, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains.

Break up the meat while sauteing. Add onions and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the 3 cups water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, bay leaves, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Stir well. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.

Add the macaroni, stir well, cover and simmer 25 minutes.

Remove from heat, remove the bay leaves and allow the mixture to rest about 30 minutes more before serving (this resting will make the spices pronounced). Leftovers are even better the next day.

Per serving: 290 calories; 10 g fat; 3.5 g saturated fat; 65 mg cholesterol; 26 g protein; 24 g carbohydrate; 7 g sugar; 3 g fiber; 1,025 g sodium; 55 mg calcium – Recipe adapted from Paula Deen, via Food Network TIME CONTINUED ON A10

Yield: 4 servings 1 pound lean ground beef 14 ounces (half of a 28-ounce bag) frozen potatoes O’Brien 2 cups spaghetti sauce from a jar 1 (14½-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;This also lets the students know there are some local things they can do right here in their community,â&#x20AC;? said Stacey Morse, who helped put on the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we are able to introduce that to them, they may be able to relay that to their par-

ents and tell them they can come here and fish, and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost anything.â&#x20AC;?

Other activities this week include bowling and visiting the movie theater to see â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hercules.â&#x20AC;?

They also participated in different health and wellness activities at the YMCA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bowling was great,â&#x20AC;? said Alex Helfers, who will be a sixth-grader at

Rock Falls Middle School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;?

If the weather cooperates today, students will go to Magic Waters waterpark in Cherry Valley, near Rockford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to going to Magic Waters,â&#x20AC;?

Angel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a place Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been before, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really fun.â&#x20AC;?

The students are in the program free of charge.

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MONEY & MARKETS The following stock quotations, as of 5 p.m., are provided as a community service by Chad Weigle of Edward Jones, Dixon and Raymond James and Associates, Sterling.

Abbott.................................41.77 Alcoa..................................16.44 AltriaCorp...........................40.58 Autonation.........................53.87 American Express..............86.35 Arris-Group........................29.78 Apple..................................95.12 ADM...................................48.55 AT&T..................................35.10 Bank of America.................14.99 Boeing...............................121.20 BorgWarner........................61.39 BP.......................................48.58 Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s................................66.67 Caterpillar........................101.46 CenturyLink.......................39.29 Chevron............................124.97 Cisco...................................24.97 Citigroup............................47.88 CNW...................................49.02 CocaCola............................39.17

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Nyla Krabbenhoeft, administrator of the Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, dishes up popcorn Tuesday afternoon during the Senior Showcase at Northland Mall in Sterling. The showcase featured information on dozens of vendors of goods and services for seniors.

TOP-RIGHT: Karla Burn of Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison talks Tuesday about the expansion the facility is undergoing. Resthave had a booth at the Senior Showcase at Northland Mall.

Liberty Nichols (from left), Rubi Gomez and Zita Rosas paddle underneath the bridge at Centennial Park on Tuesday afternoon in Rock Falls. If the weather cooperates today, students will go to Magic Waters waterpark in Cherry Valley, near Rockford.

The program is free of charge.

ConAgra..............................30.50 Dean...................................15.52 Deere & Co.........................85.29 Disney.................................86.76 Donaldson.........................38.61 DuPont...............................64.02 Exxon.................................98.17 Ford....................................16.85 Exelon.................................31.13 GE.......................................25.01 FifthThird...........................19.65 HawaiianElectric...............23.49 Hewlett Packard................35.06 HomeDepot.......................80.01 Intel Corp...........................32.82 IBM...................................187.09 IntlPaper............................47.57 JCPenney..............................9.07 JohnsonControls...............47.45 Johnson&Johnson.............99.78 JPMorgan Chase................56.04 Kraft...................................54.21 Kroger.................................48.70 Leggett&Platt.....................33.23 Manpower..........................76.61 McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s........................93.43 Merck&Co..........................56.01

Microsoft............................43.08 3M....................................139.79 Monsanto.........................115.00 Newell.................................32.87 AGL.....................................50.64 Nike....................................76.91 Parker-Han.......................115.02 Pfizer...................................28.41 Pepsico...............................89.16 Procter&Gamble................79.40 RaymondJames.................50.23 Republic.............................37.93 Sears Hldg..........................37.07 SensientTech.....................52.47 Sprint....................................7.28 Staples................................11.47 TheTravelers......................89.13 UnitedContinental............43.92 UnitedTech......................105.01 USBancorp.........................41.16 USSteel...............................34.82 Verizon...............................49.65 Walgreen............................69.17 WalMartStores...................73.34 WalMartMexico.................25.15 WasteMgt...........................44.49 Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s................................8.03

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Golf, with a different twist Soccer craze has reached manicured greens at Emerald Hill

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On the golf course, hearing the sweet ping of a golf club connecting with a small dimpled ball is common. Something not so common? Hearing a hearty thud, the sound of a foot connecting with a soccer ball.

Both of these sounds will be on display Thursday at Emerald Hill Golf Course in Sterling. The club has decided to introduce a new sport to its course with an introductory session of FootGolf.

FootGolf is the newest craze

to hit the United States, and Emerald Hill is the first course in the area to test the market of this newly developed sport.

“We did a lot of research and it’s a very popular sport that is making its way out here,” said C.J. Wade, the golf operations manager at Emerald Hill.

The game is a cross between golf and soccer and follows traditional golf rules. But instead of using golf clubs and golf balls, the game is played with feet and a soccer ball.

Wade said the course did extensive research on the sport over the winter – in hopes to

find new avenues to spice up their course – before making the ultimate decision to host their own session Thursday evening.

The game is quite popular in Europe and, recently, has been making its way into the United States.

The American FootGolf League was founded in 2011, and has accredited courses in 37 states. While Emerald Hill is not yet accredited and the decision to do so hasn’t been brought up, the course wanted to jump in front of the growing sport and gauge its success in the Sauk Valley.

Part of the decision to hold the event was made with a monetary goal in mind, though Wade believes it is important to tap into a group of people interested in soccer, as well as golf, and give them an opportunity to use the course as an avenue for those interests.

“I think we’re trying to be ahead of the curve here,” Wade said. “Like any course, we would like to see a little extra revenue, and we’re trying to get out ahead of the curve in that aspect.

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NFL TRAINING CAMP | BEARS

Slam, then suspension Bears lay down the law after Bennett practice incident

BY DAN WIEDERER Chicago Tribune

BOURBONNAIS – A day after losing his cool and body slamming rookie cornerback Kyle Fuller to the ground after a play in team drills, Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett has been suspended indefinitely and fined for conduct detrimental to the team, general manager Phil Emery said Tuesday.

Bennett’s availability for Friday’s exhibition opener against the Philadelphia Eagles is uncertain.

The amount of the fine, Emery said, would remain in house.

The length of the suspension?

“An undetermined length of time,” Emery said.

Bennett’s act obviously has worn thin with the Bears’ leaders. And Monday’s tantrum in which he took exception first to a clean and legal strip attempt

by Fuller and soon after to words from receiver Brandon Marshall pushed things to a AP boiling point.

Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) catches the ball during the team’s training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais. Bennett was suspended by the team on Tuesday after an BENNETT CONTINUED ON B4 altercation in practice on Monday.

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Rumors running rampant on Bennett

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ears general manager Phil Emery gathered all of the media at practice Tuesday morning 20 minutes into practice.

That never happens.

“Last night, we made a decision to fine and suspend Martellus Bennett for an undetermined length of time,” Emery said. “This is a process that we’re working with Martellus on. We are in contact with him and our goal is to have Martellus back as soon as possible. He’s a very loved and respected teammate and we want him back, but it’s a process we have to work through.”

When asked what led to the suspension, Emery said, “He was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team and there won’t be any further information available than that.”

Normally, responsible members of the media avoid speculation at all costs, but in this case the Bears have left us no choice but to participate in educated analysis, at the very least.

In the 37 years I’ve been covering the NFL, I cannot remember a player being fined and suspended for a training camp fight.

There has to be more here than meets the eye.

Bennett’s backup, Dante Rosario, seemed surprised.

“In my first 5 years I was in training camp with [Panthers] coach [John] Fox, and there was fights all the time and it was never like guys getting kicked off the practice field,” Rosario said.

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GOLF | PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

McIlroy downplaying the hype World’s No. 1 golfer big favorite in season’s last major in some corners as a sure thing, a label once reserved only for LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Golf stoTiger Woods. ries about Rory McIlroy are a Boy Wonder is not so sure lot more flattering than those about that. a year ago. And if he reads too “Sometimes I feel that people much into them, they can be a are too quick to jump to conclulot more dangerous. sions,” McIlroy said Tuesday McIlroy went wire to wire before heading out for his first at Hoylake to win the British look at Valhalla. “I’ve had a great Open. Then he overpowered run of golf and I’ve played well Firestone on the weekend to over the past few months. Look, win his first World Golf ChamI said at the start of the year that pionship. Now he is the overgolf was looking for someone whelming favorite at the PGA to put their hand up and sort of Championship. He is looked on become one of the dominant

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players in the game. I felt like I had the ability to do that. And it’s just nice to be able to win a few tournaments and get back to where I feel I should be.”

He is No. 1 in the world again.

He has three wins in his last seven starts. And with three legs of the career Grand Slam – only Woods and Jack Nicklaus were younger than the 25-year-old McIlroy when they achieved that – there was even talk about the start of a new era.

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Rory McIlroy signs autographs after a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club on Tuesday in Louisville, Ky. The tournament is set to begin on Thursday.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Las Vegas bookies are giving Bubba Watson the same odds of winning the PGA Championship as Tiger Woods.

One is the Masters champion.

The other might not even be healthy enough to play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are the odds?â&#x20AC;? Watson asked Tuesday.

Told that both were listed at 33-1, he replied: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gamble.

But if I did, I would always pick Tiger Woods.â&#x20AC;?

Watson could get much better odds on annoying someone.

Not surprisingly, he managed to do that, too.

For the first time in 50 years, the PGA of America brought back its long drive contest to the PGA Championship. Jack Nicklaus still has a gold money clip from winning.

Watson, one of the longest hitters in golf, got nothing but grief.

He had said he had no interest in taking part in such a contest during his practice round for a major. Instead of letting it go at that, he made his own statement Tuesday morning when he reached the par-5 10th, the hole used for the competition. Watson hit a 3-iron. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Longest 3-iron of the day,â&#x20AC;?

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Bubba Watson hits his tee shot on the 15th hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Tuesday.

The tournament is set to begin Thursday.

Watson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I won that competition. Take that.â&#x20AC;?

He was joking, even if the joke was on him.

Watson wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only player who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go along. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the only one who hit an iron on a 590-yard hole and then climbed onto a soap box. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My thoughts? I want to practice the game of golf. I want to learn this golf course,â&#x20AC;? Watson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see that we should have a competition like that while weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing a practice

round and learning the golf course, trying to win a great championship. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason to make something up in the middle of the practice round like that. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just me. Like it or not, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just who I am. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just what I think.â&#x20AC;?

Who he is remains a mystery.

The guy who invented â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubba golfâ&#x20AC;? and won two green jackets, the guy who encouraged thousands of fans to keep screaming as he teed off in the Ryder Cup, can make the game look fun.

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Rory McIlroy hits out of the bunker during a practice round for the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Tuesday in Louisville, Ky. he could play.

The deadline to register was 5 p.m. Tuesday, though the PGA Championship said players who notify officials they will be registering late have until they tee off Thursday. Woods was among six such players.

He is to tee off at 8:35 a.m. with Phil Mickelson and Padraig Harrington Even if Woods were to play, that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take

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McIlroy seeking second major of 2014 McIlroy wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buying. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just really happy with where my golf game is at the minute, and I just want to try and continue that for as long as possible,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And people can say what they want to say. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine. But I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read too much into it. ... Because if you read everything that was being written, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d turn up at the first tee on Thursday thinking Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d already won the tournament.â&#x20AC;?

The question lingered Tuesday whether Woods was going to make it to the first tee at all.

Woods injured his back Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just 4 months after back surgery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and canceled his news conference Tuesday.

There was no word on his prospects, presumably because he wanted to give himself as much time as possible to see if

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the focus from McIlroy.

McIlroy appears to be in full flight, just as he was in his record victory at Congressional in the 2011 U.S. Open, and just as he was when he won the PGA Championship by a record eight shots in 2012, and then added three more wins the rest of the year against strong fields.

Valhalla, where Woods won 14 years ago, would

appear to be suited for him. Then again, just about any course is for a guy who hits it long and straight.

McIlroy said he has added about seven pounds of muscle in recent months, and he is now the heaviest he has been. He also has shortened his swing, which would make him more accurate off the tee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a great driver of the golf ball,â&#x20AC;?

Phil Mickelson said as he looked back on McIlroyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win at Firestone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though the golf course was fairly tight and hitting fairways is important, he kept hitting drivers and he kept putting the ball in play, and he kept playing the course aggressively and making birdies. And he plays to his strength.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a very good talent. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been waiting a year, year and a half now for it to turn. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really turned for him.

And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough to beat.â&#x20AC;?

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Emerald Hill to combine golf with soccer TWIST

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;There also hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been anything new to the game of golf in the last 10 years or so, and if this is something that is good for the golf course, then we want to explore that and bring new players to the course, and the game.â&#x20AC;?

Like golf, the object is to put the ball into the cup in the fewest amount of strokes. For FootGolf, the cups have been increased from their regulation size used for golf, to 21 inches in diameter in order to accommodate the size of a soccer ball.

But for Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s introductory trial session, Emerald Hill will not dig new holes and will instead spray paint 21-inch circles. The course doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet have

the equipment to construct the wider holes and will wait to see if this is something people will enjoy before purchasing the equipment.

In order to keep the course in prime condition, no soccer cleats or spiked shoes are allowed, and golf shoes or tennis shoes are preferred in order to not destroy the course and keep it playable for the remainder of the summer. Players will tee off in front of the tee boxes, and the pins will be painted just off the green as to not ruin the fine grass from the wear and tear of kicking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not too worried about it,â&#x20AC;? Wade said of the condition of the course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything should be fine. Most of the play will be on the fairways, and the holes wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interact with the greens.â&#x20AC;?

Pre-registration for the introductory trial session ended Monday, and the course said around 70 participants have called and shown interest. The course will call participants with their tee-times today.

The first of which begins at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, with the final one starting at 7:30 p.m. It takes around 1 hour to play nine holes, so sunlight shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be an issue.

The cost is free during this one-time introductory session, with the main goal of simply gauging interest. Carts will be made available for $20. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do a little research out there,â&#x20AC;?

Wade said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask general questions, like if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too hard or too easy, and get a gauge and see what people want. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what people expect. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

new to it, too. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to make it too hard or too easy and we want to see what changes we can make.â&#x20AC;?

Some traditional golfers might have worries about soccer balls flying into their play, but Wade assures that there will not be any interference. The FootGolf play will be sectioned off to the back nine holes, and those that wish to play traditional golf will play the front nine, twice if playing 18 holes.

Depending on the success of this introductory experiment, regular Footgolf leagues and tournaments may be established in the future beginning at the course next spring. Wade plans on sifting through feedback in the following days in order to determine if this is something that can be a permant fixture at the course.

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White Sox designated hitter Adam Dunn came in and pitched the ninth inning against the Rangers. The Rangers won 16-0, beating the Sox at home.

Rangers demolish Sox Cards win at home; Cubs tied in Colorado "Y THE !SSOCIATED 0RESS

The last-place Texas Rangers vented two monthsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of frustration on Tuesday night.

Robinson Chirinos homered twice and Colby Lewis pitched a six-hitter to lead Texas to a 16-0 rout of the White Sox in Chicago, the largest shutout victory in team history.

J.P. Arencibia, Adrian Beltre and Shin-Soo Choo also went deep for the Rangers, who set a season-high in runs scored and snapped a four-game losing streak.

Their last five-homer game came last August at U.S. Cellular Field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t figure against a guy like [John] Danks that will happen,â&#x20AC;? manager Ron Washington said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just kept putting runs on the board, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we have to continue to do. I just hope this is a reward for us to turn things around and we can get more consistent.â&#x20AC;?

The Rangers had 18 hits.

The laugher ended with designated hitter Adam Dunn on the mound in the ninth inning. The 6-foot-6, 280-pounder

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P M &3. &- allowed one run on two hits and a walk. He did not speak with reporters afterward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If [Dunn] hits someone, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t charge him -- heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too big,â&#x20AC;? joked Beltre, who added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was throwing power sinkers. Obviously, they were too nasty for J.P.â&#x20AC;?

Arencibia fouled out.

Cardinals 3, Red Sox 2: Jon Jay hit an RBI sin-

gle with two outs in the eighth inning to break a tie and lead St. Louis over Boston in St. Louis.

The Cardinals won their third in a row and fourth in the last five. Boston has lost three in a row.

Jay, who missed the previous five games with a wrist injury, blooped

a hit to left off reliever Junichi Tazawa (1-3) to bring in former Red Sox player A.J. Pierzynski with the winning run.

Pat Neshek (5-0) earned the win by striking out the side in the eighth.

Trevor Rosenthal recorded his NL-leading 35th save in 39 chances.

Boston beat St. Louis in six games in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Series.

St. Louis starter Lance Lynn gave up two runs on four hits over seven innings. Boston starter Rubby De La Rosa surrendered one run on six hits over six innings.

Kolten Wong tied the game 2-all with a twoout RBI single in the seventh off reliever Tommy Layne.

Cubs 5, Rockies 5: In his big-league debut, Javier Baez went 0-for5 through 11 innings of play. The Cubs broke a 4-4 tie in the top half of the 11th, but quickly squandered the lead in the bototm half by allowing a one-out run.

The Cubs were tied 5-5 against the Rockies in Colorado in the top of the 12th at SVMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press time.

All aboard for a shot at a title Pierzynski hoping to help in possible postseason run

BY DAVID WILHELM MCT

ST. LOUIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In the last 10 days, catcher A.J. Pierzynski and pitcher John Lackey have been cast into the heat of a pennant race.

Neither is complaining.

In separate transactions, Pierzynski and Lackey moved from the Boston Red Sox, residing in last place in the American League East, to the St. Louis Cardinals, who are one game behind first-place Milwaukee in the National League Central.

Already, they have paid dividends. Pierzynski drove in the tying run in the Cardinalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3-2 victory over the Brewers on Sunday, the same day Lackey won his debut start with the Cardinals as he worked seven strong innings.

A clubhouse that was reserved and dispassionate has received a shot of attitude from the fiery Pierzynski, signed as a free agent July 26, and Lackey, acquired for right fielder/first baseman Allen Craig and pitcher Joe Kelly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just happy to be able to play and contribute on some kind of level,â&#x20AC;? said Pierzynski, 37. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter what the situation is, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just nice to be in a pennant race and have the opportunity to contribute and go back to having fun again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very fun [in Boston]. Baseball had become sort of a job. But since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come here, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really become fun and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m grateful for the opportunity.â&#x20AC;?

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Cardinalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A.J. Pierzynski (left) is hoping to contribute to a World Series contender in the Cardinals.

Pierzynski, batting .273 (6-for-22) with two RBIs, is buying time for the Cardinals as they wait for All-Star catcher Yadier Molina to recover from the torn ligament in his right thumb. The earliest Molina is expected to return to the lineup is the last week of August or the first week of September.

Pierzynski will reacquaint himself with his former Red Sox teammates as Boston (4962) visits the Cardinals (59-51) for a three-game series that finishes Thursday.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rematch of the 2013 World Series won by the Red Sox 4-2. Lackey ousted the Cardinals with a Game 6 win at Fenway Park.

Pierzynski joked that he might not recognize the Red Sox, considering they also traded pitchers Jon Lester, Andrew Miller and Felix Doubront, outfielder Jonny Gomes and short-

stop Stephen Drew in deadline deals Thursday.

Lackey was stunned how the Red Soxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season fell apart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was kind of crazy how quick they went the other direction,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully, things work out for some of the guys over there, some of my boys. Honestly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just moving forward and excited to be here.â&#x20AC;?

A second World Series ring is what Pierzynski has in mind. He won one in 2005 with the Chicago White Sox. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Absolutely,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not chasing the Hall of Fame or anything. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not chasing any numbers or anything like that. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe in that kind of stuff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I talked to [Lackey] when he first came here and that was the first thing he said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go chase a ring.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why you all play. Especially when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a little older.â&#x20AC;?

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Ex-Bear Sprinkle dies Once dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;meanest man in footballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; "Y THE !SSOCIATED 0RESS

PALOS HEIGHTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ed Sprinkle, a star defensive end for the Chicago Bears in the 1940s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;50s who was called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;meanest manâ&#x20AC;? in football, has died.

He was 90.

He died July 28 in the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights, daughter Susan Withers said.

Sprinkle played for the Bears from 1944 to 1955 under coach George Halas, including the 1946 championship team.

Sprinkle was elected to the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame in 1984.

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FYI: 0LAYED FOR #HICAGO "EARS FROM -EMBER OF .&, S !LL $ECADE TEAM OF THE S â&#x20AC;&#x153;He loved playing football, and his whole career he never went to another football team,â&#x20AC;? Withers said.

Despite being only 200 pounds, Sprinkle was labeled the â&#x20AC;&#x153;meanest manâ&#x20AC;? in football in a Collierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magazine article in

1950. He was nicknamed â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Clawâ&#x20AC;? for using his forearm to deliver blows to opponents. He leveled plenty of quarterbacks, although it was hard to say how many because he played long before such statistics were kept. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He said in one game he knows he had five sacks,â&#x20AC;?

Withers said.

Sprinkle served with the U.S. Navy. He went into the carpeting and tile business after football and also owned a bowling alley. He stayed active with the NFL, playing in charity golf outings.

Bears leave themselves open to speculation ARKUSH

question. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t answer that, other than to say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CONTINUED FROM B1 going to be one day at a time.â&#x20AC;?

Punishing a young man â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just for a fight is a simple and Trestmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he finite decision. It can wants everyone to feel only become an indefilike they can come out nite process if the lines here and be safe, and he just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deem that that of communication are broken. was a safe environment Bennett was asked after for them to be fighting the fight Monday what if like that.â&#x20AC;?

But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting kicked the Bears fined him and his response was, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can out of practice, which afford it. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see what Bennett wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Fined he can fine me for on and suspended, for a that.â&#x20AC;? training camp fight?

Could it be any more Never. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a plan and a obvious that management expressed its disprocess in place,â&#x20AC;? Trestman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, as I told pleasure with Bennett and he failed to underthe team [Tuesday], we love him. He works hard. stand or accept the reprimand?

He loves football. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a I have had the benefit good father and we want and the pleasure of workto get him back as soon ing with Bennett on a few as we can and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go through this process and, radio shows and several other events away from when the time is right, the team. He is warm, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be back.â&#x20AC;? engaging, extremely When pushed on a bright and a good guy. I timeline, Trestman like him, a lot. repeated that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a But he does appear to process. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great

have a short attention span at times, occasionally loses focus and ends up talking about a handful of subjects all at once and can go out of his way to make sure the spotlight is focused squarely on him.

More than once the â&#x20AC;&#x153;huge kidâ&#x20AC;? they call Marty has been known to engage a full squadron of media with various antics he seems to improvise as the occasion dictates, while teammates and coaches walk by with curious glances or wry smiles that seem to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just Marty.â&#x20AC;?

I cannot pretend to know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head right now, nor can I say what Trestman and Emery are thinking.

I do absolutely believe they need and want him back as soon as possible.

But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty obvious they want back a different version of the man than theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had so far.

Fresh start for 49ersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Johnson Ex-Bills WR looks to put 2013 season in the past

BY JANIE MCCAULEY !0 3PORTS 7RITER

SANTA CLARA, Calif. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stevie Johnson had produced three straight 1,000-yard seasons with 23 touchdown catches as Buffaloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most dynamic player in the passing game when that streak ended in frustrating fashion last year.

His 12-game total: 52 catches, 597 yards and three TDs. There were injuries, and a tough personal moment with the unexpected death of his mother.

Now he has a chance to start a new streak with his new team, back home in the Bay Area. Even if the skeptics wonder whether he can still show signs of returning to his former football self. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with everything. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my direct focus. I know there are people who are saying I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it again, I know there are people

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49ers wide receiver Stevie Johnson (13) catches a pass during NFL football minicamp in Santa Clara, Calif. saying that I can,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to do is put my head down and keep working, work with my brothers and see how it goes.â&#x20AC;?

The 28-year-old John-

son, who was born in San Francisco and went to high school in Fairfield, came to the 49ers in a trade from the Bills on the second day of the NFL draft in May.

Problems with Bennett have been building BENNETT

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Head coach Marc Trestman made the decision to halt practice after Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tantrum.

And Emery ultimately decided it was best for the team to send the emotional tight end away for awhile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a process that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with Martelllus on,â&#x20AC;? Emery said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in contact with him. Our goal is to have Martellus back as soon as possible. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a loved and respected teammate and we want him back. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a process that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to work

with.â&#x20AC;?

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sugar-coated explanation of Emeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision. The readbetween-the-lines version speaks loud and clear that the Bears are not going to tolerate volatile and divisive behavior during a season in which they have such high expectations.

Emery wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say specifically what about Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incident or Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments afterward bothered him most. But he said the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision was reached collectively. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team,â&#x20AC;? Emery said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at

with that. And there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any further information on that.

Everything else will be kept within the team.â&#x20AC;?

Emery said he already has addressed the team on Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s status. And he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any specifics on when Bennett would be asked back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Again,â&#x20AC;? Emery said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a process weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll work through with Martellus. And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an active part of that process. So we look forward to getting him back as soon as possible.â&#x20AC;?

Bennett will remain on the Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; active 90-man roster but will be out of all team activities for the immediate future.

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One of the arts of good bridge is reading the cards – working out who has what from those played.

That is important for West in this deal.

How should he plan the defense against three notrump? West leads the heart four: three, jack, queen.

South plays a club to dummy’s king, then runs the diamond jack. After winning with his queen, how should West continue?

South starts with only five top tricks: two hearts (given trick one) and three clubs.

Obviously he will play on diamonds for more winners, with spades on the back burner if necessary.

Several years ago, during

an interview, I was asked what is the one thing I teach my students that they never seem to get straight and I cannot understand why.

This is what I answered.

When playing third hand high on defense, you play the bottom of equally powerful cards.

In this deal, when East plays the heart jack at trick one, he denies holding the 10.

So West, reading the cards, knows that South started with the heart ace, queen and 10. This means that leading another heart cannot be right. West needs to get East on play for a heart lead through South.

Enter the second key rule: If you lead low from length, you guarantee at least one honor in that suit. Here, West should shift to the spade eight, high denying an honor. Then East should win with his ace and return the heart seven, resulting in South’s going down two. © 2014 UFS

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

Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com

REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;any preference , limitation or discrimination based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.â&#x20AC;? Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

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FOR SALE

BY OWNER

209

DIXON 3BR 2BA, 1372 sq. ft., freshly painted, some applcs., A/C, full basement,deck attached 2 car garage. Located at 1661 Rockview Rd. $135,000 815-288-1775

3BR ranch, 1 car gar.

Mt. Montmorency school dist. $68,000 815441-5129 or 815716-0978

STERLING (3) 2BR 1BA houses, new paint, new carpet, 3 Blocks from County Market 815-440-7985

SELL

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625-3600 284-2222

LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE Farm Land For Sale!

Glenn L Schoenholz Estate is offering for sale a 74.23 acre parcel (MOL) in the NH of the SEQ of Section 31 in South Dixon Township Lee County Illinois (Property tax ID # 07-08-31-400006.) The Co-Executors of the Estate of Glenn L. Schoenholz will accept sealed bids for the purchase of the Farm Land until September 15, 2014 at 5 P.M. To receive a complete letter of bidding process please email Janet at: twojbs@hotmail. com or call Diane at 815-973-6140

CEMETERY LOTS

226

2 Cemetery lots Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Garden of Prayer Section R. $1,200 for both.

815-379-2434.

MOBILE HOMES 230

MOBILE HOMES

230

Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

DIXON

CHATEAU ESTATES

AND ROCK RIVER ESTATES Homes for sale and rent. Call our VMĂ&#x201E;JL MVY KL[HPSZ

815-284-2000 ROCKFALLS 2 BR, applcs. Inc. 2 sheds.

C/A, $12,000. 815-590815-5907089, 7069 & 815-8786559

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parties.

Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

STERLING

STERLING

ROCK FALLS

XL studio apt., $450/mo., free heat, garbage, water, 815-761-6419

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS

Park Setting, 2BR, 1 flr., A/C. Applcs., garage, Near CGH & Rec Center. $585 815-499-0199

All New 3BR, huge garage, C/A, $688/mo.

WHY RENT?â&#x201E;˘ 207 E. 7th St. 815-8787399

MILLEDGEVILLE

1 Br. All utilities, plus cable/Internet incl., $400/mo.

Call Todd 815-994-2050

ASHTON

POLO

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

2 BR., appl., water, sewer & garbage incl. Coin laundry on site. No pets $425mo.+$400dep 815-378-7820.

Newer 2 BR, apartment Fieldstone area: W/D hookup, appls. incl. Fireplace, garage w/opener. $625 mo., $500 dep.

960 sq. ft.

815-626-1431 or 815-631-5855 1BR, 223 E. 3rd St., $450/mo. + 450 dep., no pets, 815973-1743.

2BR Duplex 1300 N. Jefferson, single level, $595/mo.

815-284-7199 2BR, 1 floor, apporch & plcs., garage, $650 mo. + ref. & dep. No pets.

815-631-9181 st

3BR Upper $550 mo. + deposit. Includes heat. 815973-5974 DIXON- 2BR, 1BA, QUIET, CLEAN, HARDWOOD FLOORS, APPLIANCES INCLUDWALK TO ED, DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, HEAT, WATER, INCLUDED. CALL ERICK- 815-7395806.

LG studio 2nd floor, no pets, $425, 403 S. Ottawa 630772-5051

NEW TODAY SM. UPPER 1 BR, stove & refrig. furnished. No pets. $300 mo. + dep.

815-973-9020.

Small 1BR, pay elec. only. $300 / mo. Call Vickie 815-973-4444.

LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 P.M. 1403 AVENUE A, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071

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

1BR, applcs. & utilities included. Call 815-225-7098 after 6 P.M.

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Call our Classified Department today.

We'll be glad to help you.

626-SOLD or 284-SOLD

DIXON

MT. MORRIS

NEW TODAY 2BR, util. incl. new carpet & paint, $550/mo. Call Keith 815-562-7443 or 815-375-0007

ROCK FALLS 2BR, newly remodeled, on lake 1 ½ mi. W. of Rock Falls, $600/mo. + utilities, no pets, 815-626-2145 Edon Apts. 2BR, $500mo., $400 dep. Refs. Req. No dogs.

815441-3999.

Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $425 + dep. 815-718-1784 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

1st Month FREE! Call Me 2-Rent (815)632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

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

(815)626-1431 1 BR Upper, 511 6th Ave., $325/mo. + dep. no pets 815-622-9043 1 BR upper, 701 E. 3rd St., $325 + dep.

815-626-4418 1 or 2BR, $430 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

STERLING

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

2 Bedroom Great Location Garages Available

$

495

PER MONTH

FREE 1st Monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rent

*with 1 year lease

Next to

ALDI in Sterling

1-815-414-2288

2 BR for $500 Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046 304 8th Avenue, lower 3 BR, no pets, $475/mo., 815-499-5575 Apts. No pets. Call 815-716-0367.

Immaculate lower duplex, rental ref.

Req. No pets, no parties. $485/mo. + $485 dep. 815718-9858

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

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

Spacious 2BR apt.

Stove, refrig. furn.

Lease/dep. Req. H&H Rental Properties LLC 815625-7995

HOMES FOR RENT

310

FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON 2 to 3BR, 1ba. No $650/mo. pets.

815-973-9884 3BR, 1BA 2 story house on farm edge of town. Lot of work done on home. $650+ dep.

Pets welcome w/ dep. 815-994-0755 510 E 3 St. 3-4BR, 2BA, stove, frig., D/W, W/D, yard nice, no smoking. $900/mo +dep. 815-6328733 rd

HARMON 3 to 4BR, two stogarage.

No ry, smoking, no pets. $400/mo. Dep. & refs. W/D hookup.

Kenneth Call Bryant, Broker.

815-631-1137.

MILLEDGEVILLE Why Rent When You Can Own? 3BR, 22 Adams $100/ mo. + option. 815-259-3168

POLO 2BR home. Applifurnished. ances Central air. Garage. and References deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 00161 Green Tree Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Lee S. Wilson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PIN 11-21-208-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1308 Locust Street Sterling, IL 61081

ATTORNEYS: WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. AUCTIONEER: LYLE DIRKS, IL 440000128, STERLING, IL, PH. 815-626-3358

Remodeled Home for Rent.

Country, 7 mi. from Rock Falls, 2BR $450/mo.

No pets.

RE/MAX Sauk Valley Call Chris 815-499-8279

STERLING RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

311

NEW TODAY Professional building 9200 Traffic Count. Lease $600/mo.

Agent 815-535-6115

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

MORRISON Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

has a mobile home available for rent! $595/mo.

Call Kristine for details.

815-772-8943

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE Quonset Hut, nonheated storage, 1,584 sq. ft., $200/mo. 815-3782151

402

THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds â&#x20AC;&#x153;too good to be trueâ&#x20AC;? it probably is.

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Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Terry McCombs a/k/a Terry D. McCombs; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00139 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/30/2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 9/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-16-380-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1713 Avenue D Sterling, IL 61081

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/7/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 9/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

At the premises I, Lyle Dirks, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois in the case entitled, Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., Plaintiff v. Kevin Fogarty, Debbie Ottaviano, Unknown Heirs or Legatees of Barry Fogarty, Unknown Owners, Non-Record Claimants and Kipp Meyers as Special Representative, Defendants, case No. 2014 CH 31 ST DV VDOH RIÂżFHU WR FRQGXFW WKH VDOH ZLOO VHOO WKH IROORZLQJ GHVFULEHG SURSHUW\ DW SXEOLF DXFWLRQ WR WKH KLJKHVW TXDOLÂżHG ELGGHU LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 51 of Durstineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Subdivision of the North 20 acres of Lot 4 of the Subdivision of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the City of Rock Falls, County of Whiteside County and State of Illinois, commonly known as 1403 Avenue A, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071. DESCRIPTION: 4 room ranch home with 624 square feet of living area with a deck, central air and a one car garage. INSPECTION: Contact Linda Murray at Sterling Federal Bank of Sterling, phone 815-622-3413 to determine if property is available for inspection. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession. All funds shall be CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Sale is subject to taxes for 2013 and all subsequent years. TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms DV GHHPHG DSSURSULDWH ZLOO EH VLJQHG E\ WKH VDOH RIÂżFHU RQ EHKDOI RI the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale. Any sale is subject WR FRXUW DSSURYDO $Q\ VSHFLÂżF UHVWULFWLRQV RQ SURSHUW\ RU WLWOH ZLOO EH announced day of sale. Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

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DIXON

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-22924.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1319428.

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SAUK VALLEY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS 13 CH 00161

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TOWER 1X125'

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Lee County is seeking request for proposals for one (1) radio tower to be erected at the Reagan Transit Center located at 210 East Progress Drive in Dixon, Illinois. The proposal is for the Tower, Tower Foundation, and Tower Erection. Bidder to include the (1) DB224 and 7/8” Coax with associated hardware in proposal. The tower must be designed using a single concrete base and use Normal Soil Design.

PROJECT SCOPE The Tower must include the following specifications: Type: Self Support (Pipe Leg) (X) Galv.

(X) EIA Grounding (X) With Anchor Bolts, Template, & Hardware (1) 3' Sidearm Antenna Mount (with Tiebacks) (X) 4' Lightning Rod

(x) Waveguide Ladder (x) Safety Climb

(4) Snap-In Hanger Boxes (1) DB224 Antenna at 125' (x) P.E. Stamped Drawings (Four Sets) (4) (Coax) Grounding Kits (225') 7/8” Coax (x) Step Bolts (2) 1/2” Jumpers (2) End Fittings Freight: (x) F.O.B. Job Site Future Loading: (2) DB224 Antenna at 125' (7/8' Coax and 3' Side arm per antenna) (1) 4' Microwave Dish at 120' SUBMITTLE REQUIRMENTS Interested agencies shall submit a concise statement of the agencies qualifications, which includes the following information, documented in the manner and order outlined as follows.

1. Cover Letter 2. General Agency Information * Name, contact person, address, phone number, fax number and e-mail. * Brief history of firm including list of offices and number of employees.

3. Project Approach * State understanding of the proposed project and the project approach that will be used for the completion of the proposed scope of work. * Provide a proposed project schedule. * Provide a proposed project budget 4. Similar Project Experience * Submit a list of three to five similar or related projects and provide the following: • Name of Project • Location of Project • Project Description • Services Provided • Relevant project photographs, drawings or renderings ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Any inquiries that prospective agencies may have regarding this RFQ should be directed to the Reagan Transit Center in writing via fax at 815-288-2114 by no later than September 1st, 2014. Responses shall be provided in similar form and manner.

RFQ DELIVERABLES All interested agencies should provide three copies of the requested RFQ information. The RFQ packet should be clearly labeled: Reagan Transit Center VTCLI Tower and shall be delivered to, and in possession of the Reagan Transit Center Executive Director no later than 3:00 P.M. on Friday, September 12th, 2014 at the following location: Reagan Transit Center 210 East progress Drive Dixon IL 61021 EVALUATION The Evaluation Committee will review and evaluate the RFQ documents received based on the content of their submittals.

Factors that will be considered include, but are not limited to the following: • Experience, Availability and Qualifications of Project • Team.

• Experience with State and Federal Grant Programs.

• Experience with similar project types.

• Experience with sustainable design techniques.

• Proposed Budget August 6, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF Alexander Neuschwanger, a Minor.

Green Tree Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Lee S. Wilson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/7/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 9/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 12 IN DINSMOOR, PENNINGTON AND COE'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT 4 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-21-208-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1308 Locust Street Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-22924.

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those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad

625-3600 284-2222

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF Isaac J. Farve, a Minor.

NO. 10 JA 16 NOTICE

NO. 11 JA 16 AMENDED NOTICE

To: All Unknown Fathers and Toby aka Tobias Neuschwanger Neuschwanger and “All To Whom It May Concern”

To: All Unknown Fathers and Isaac J. Farve and “All To Whom It May Concern”

Take notice that on January 25, 2010, a Petition for Adjudication of Wardship was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by the Lee County State's Attorney in the Circuit Court of Lee County entitled in the “Interest of Alexander Neuschwanger, a minor”, and that in the fourth floor Courtroom D of the Lee County Courts Building, Dixon, Illinois, on the 22nd day of September, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a Termination of Parental Rights Hearing will be held. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH THE POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

Denise A. McCaffrey Clerk of the Circuit Court

By Susan Meany Date: July 24, 2014 Aug. 6, 13, 2014

Take notice that on December 2, 2011, a Petition for Adjudication of Wardship was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by the Lee County State's Attorney in the Circuit Court of Lee County entitled in the “Interest of Isaac Farve , a minor”, and that in the fourth floor Courtroom 420 of the Lee County Courts Building, Dixon, Illinois, on the 25th day of August, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a Termination of Parental Rights Hearing will be held. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH THE POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

Denise A. McCaffrey Clerk of the Circuit Court

By Susan Meany Date: July 31, 2014 August 6, 13, 20, 2014

July 23, 30, August 6, 2014

LEGAL NOTICE Fuel Purchase

City of Rock Falls Electric Department, Rock Falls, Illinois will receive sealed bids for construction and materials consisting mostly of electrical wiring, network rack installation, and fiber optic cable termination in the Electric Department Office building located at 1109 Industrial Park Road in the City of Rock Falls.

Bids will be received at the City Clerk's office until 1:00 p.m. local time, on the 13th day of August 2014, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids shall be addressed to City of Rock Falls, City Clerk's Office, 603 West 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 and shall be marked "SEALED BID MDF/NETWORK ROOM INSTALLATION PROJECT ROCK FALLS ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Submitted by (BIDDER'S NAME)".

The Bidder shall include evidence of having satisfactorily furnished and delivered similar installations for at least three (3) similar installations during the past five (5) years.

Specifications and bid documents may be examined at and obtained from the Consulting Engineering Firm: Power System Engineering, Inc., Attn: Amanda Jutrzonka, 1532 W. Broadway, Suite 100, Madison, WI 53713. Ph# 608-268-3517. The bidding documents will be issued electronically for a non-refundable fee of twenty dollars ($20.00).

No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond for at least five-percent (5%) of the amount of the proposal, payable to the Owner.

Published by authority of Dick Simon, Electrical Director and duly authorized agent for Rock Falls Electric Department.

AD#2 ADVERTISEMENT SECTION 001116 - ADVERTISEMENT CITY OF ROCK FALLS ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Main Distribution Frame/Network Room Installation 93009-S2 July 30, August 6th 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Terry McCombs a/k/a Terry D. McCombs; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00139 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/30/2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 9/4/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 5, ALL OF LOT 6, AND THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 4 IN LEO J. WAHL SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., August 19, 2014 at the Whiteside County Highway Office, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270, 815-772-7651 and at that time publicly opened and read for furnishing gasoline and diesel fuel to the Whiteside County Highway Department.

PIN 11-16-380-013

Specifications and proposals may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer at the above address. All proposals must be submitted on forms provided by the Whiteside County Highway Department. No duplications of these forms will be allowed.

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

The Public Works Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposals which are most advantageous to Whiteside County.

By Order of Russell L. Renner, P.E. S.E. County Engineer Whiteside County August 6 & 12 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY ILLINOIS IN THE INTEREST OF Adam Farve Jr., a Minor.

NO. 12 JA 11 AMENDED NOTICE To: All Unknown Fathers and Adam Farve Sr. and “All To Whom It May Concern” Take notice that on November 13, 2012, a Petition for Adjudication of Wardship was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by the Lee County State's Attorney in the Circuit Court of Lee County entitled in the “Interest of Adam Farve Jr., a minor”, and that in the fourth floor Courtroom 420 of the Lee County Courts Building, Dixon, Illinois, on the 25th day of August, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a Termination of Parental Rights Hearing will be held. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH THE POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

Denise A. McCaffrey Clerk of the Circuit Court

By Susan Meany Date: July 29, 2014 August 6, 13, 20, 2014

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Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1713 Avenue D Sterling, IL 61081

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-19428.

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NOTICE The City of Rock Falls Electric Department, Rock Falls, Illinois will receive sealed bids for construction of a 40.6 foot Articulating Aerial Device, and a 2015 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis. Bids will be received at the City Clerk's office until 2:00pm local time, on the 13th day of August 2014, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids shall be addressed to City of Rock Falls, City Clerk's Office, 603 West 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071. Bids shall be marked SEALED BID 40.6 foot Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device and Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis ROCK FALLS ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT submitted by (Bidder's Name).

The City of Rock Falls reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to accept the proposal which in its opinion is in the best interest of the City of Rock Falls. Published by authority of Dick Simon, Electrical Director, and duly authorized agent for Rock Falls Electric Department.

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ESTATE OF CECIL R. SEELEY Deceased.

No.14 P 93 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of CECIL R. SEELEY. Letters of Office were issued to RAYMOND S. SEELEY, 1702 18th Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

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IN THE MATTER OF FAIRFIELD MUTUAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT

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DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of September, 2014, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. The polls shall open at 2:00 P.M. and close at 4:00 P.M. unless the judges of election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 P.M. Said election will be held at the Marty L. Pierceson residence in the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 18 North, Range 6 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Bureau County, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said Drainage District, for the purpose of electing a Drainage Commissioner of said Drainage District for a term of three (3) years.

Dated this 1st day of August, 2014, at Princeton, Illinois.

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