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Madisyon Eikenberry, 5, of Rock Falls pulls the weighted tractor with ease Tuesday during the pedal pull at the Whiteside County Fair.

The real deal will roll into the fair Friday when the antique tractor parade shifts into gear at 5:45 p.m., followed by another activity that has some pull with fair organizers: a truck and tractor pull at 6:30 p.m. Fair festivities continue through Saturday at the fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St. In addition to the usual exhibits, vendors and concession stands, and carnival, other offerings this week include music, monster truck action, livestock judging, demolition derby and more.

Go to whitesidecountyfair.org for a complete schedule, ticket prices, exhibit information and other details.

Change is over the limit

City’s liquor ordinance amended, despite concerns from pub owners

BY BRENDEN WEST bwest@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529 @BWest_SVM

DIXON – The annual Blues, Brews, BBQs and Bags event on Sept. 5 is a little more than 2 weeks away.

Presented by Bonnell Industries and That Place on Palmyra, it will cap off Dixon Main Street’s 2015 summer events calendar.

There was one small snag, however. Since That Place is located outside city limits, it couldn’t obtain even a temporary liquor license to serve liquor within city limits.

As the Dixon Council weighed whether it should adjust its ordinances to accommodate an outside bar on Monday – an amendment they eventually adopted by a 5-0 vote – there was some vocal concern from other local pub owners.

Alleviating those concerns, though, is language in the amended ordinance aimed at not harming local business. In fact, said Mayor Li Arellano Jr., there are stipulations in the code that will work to the city’s benefit.

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Hail fellow well met by council Dixon man can open taxi business after cab ordinance is amended

BY BRENDEN WEST bwest@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529 @BWest_SVM

Paul Knight flies off Gas Hog Tuesday night at the Next Level Pro-Bull Riding Whiteside County Bull Bash at the fair. Go to saukvalley.com for more fair photos.

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

DIXON – An outdated taxi cab ordinance was updated during Monday’s city council meeting with a 5-0 council vote. City attorney Robert LeSage said the changes made were an easy fix and the new ordinance can be amended with little effort to accommodate future business.

Last month, Dixon resident Matt Sowers said the ordinance prevented him from obtaining a cab license, since it permitted only three cab companies in city limits. The new ordinance approved Monday increased that number to four.

LeSage said the original ordinance licensing cabs was first enacted in 1950, and he thought the last time someone asked for a license was in 1979, the same year the council at the time amended it to adopt the three-cab limit.

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A Holiday Inn ... the nick of time Hotel group ‘really pushing’ to get hotel open by end of year

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

ROCK FALLS – One of the developers involved in the riverfront hotel project told the council Tuesday he believes construction can be wrapped up before the end of the year.

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Neil Densmore, representing the Rock Falls Hotel Group, updated the council on the progress at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites worksite on East Second Street.

Densmore, president of Great Lakes Management Group, said the third floor walls are up, and work on the roof should begin the first

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weekend of September.

“We’re really pushing these guys to open by the end of the year,” Densmore said. “They’ll really have to move, but I think it can be done.”

Densmore showed slides of the hotel, including the large lobby and breakfast areas on the main floor.

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POLICE Sterling Police Alia Taher, 35, of Rock Falls; 11:42 a.m. Tuesday, 18th Avenue and East Third Street; talking on cell phone, driving while license expired; given notice to appear in court.

Bashkim K. Rockwell, 28, of Dixon; 11:47 a.m. Tuesday; Lee County warrant for failure to appear – manufacture and delivery of cocaine; taken to Lee County Jail.

Melissa L. Summers, 34 of Sterling; 12:47 p.m. Tuesday, Broadway Avenue and East Third Street; Whiteside County warrant for obstructing court order; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Jennifer E. Knutsen, 19, of Sterling; 3:46 p.m. Tuesday, Lynn Boulevard and East Fourth Street; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; released with promise to comply.

Rock Falls Police Marcelo Rendon, 19, of Rock Falls; 11:47 p.m. Monday, 1100 block of West Second Street; speeding; promise to comply.

Cesar Gutierrez, 45, of Chicago; 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, First Avenue and 10th Street; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Trent J. Wingert, 18, of Kent; 2:06 p.m. Monday, First Avenue and U.S. Route 30; operation of vehicle with revoked registration; given notice to appear in court.

Curtis A. McFadden, 35, of Rock Falls; 2:49 p.m. Monday, Dixon Avenue and First Avenue; expired registration; given notice to appear in court Richard M. Finnicum, 53, of Sterling; 1:45 p.m. Monday, Second Avenue and West Second Street; unlawful use of cell phone; given notice to appear in court.

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Halle A. Long, 54, of Streamwood; 3:37 p.m. Monday, 7000 block of E. state Route 64; driving while license revoked, violation of the drug paraphernalia act and violation of the cannabis control act.

Ricky L. Williams, 27, of Rockford, Ogle County warrant for failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Brian McCaslin, 51, of Davis; Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Roseina Leary, 49, of

Oregon; Ogle County warrant for expired registration; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Tyler Smith, 26, of Leaf River; Ogle County warrant for possession of controlled substance; taken to Ogle County Jail and held without bond; given notice to appear in court.

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Benjamin Z. Mitchell, 20, of Rochelle; 11:09 p.m. Monday; driving under the influence – drugs; taken to Lee County Jail; given notice to appear in court.

Justin M. Irvine, 20, of Dixon; 4:53 p.m. Monday; warrant for failure to appear – petition to revoke consumption of alcohol as minor; taken to Lee County Jail.

Stephanie A. Fowler, 28, of Amboy; 3:34 p.m. Monday; domestic battery; taken to Lee County Jail Bashkim K. Rockwell, 28, of Sterling; 1:04 p.m.

Monday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt; taken to Lee County Jail

Oregon Police Natalio Unzueta, 56, of Waterlook, Wisconsin; 6:50 p.m. Aug. 9, 400 block of North Fourth Street; operating a vehicle with no valid registration on trailer.

Rona L. Hodyniak, 24, of Pecatonica; 9:35 a.m. Aug. 10, 10th and Webster streets; disobeying a stop sign.

Robert J. Chambers, 43, of Rockford; 9:50 a.m. Aug. 11, Clay and South Third streets; disobeying a traffic control device.

Robert J. Chambers, 43, of Rockford; 10:14 a.m.

Aug. 11; Winnebago County warrant for failure to appear – domestic battery; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Robert Blanchard, 50, of Oregon; 7:29 p.m. Aug. 11, Fourth and Washington streets; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Chris T. Panourgias, 48, of DeKalb; 7:10 p.m. Sunday, 100 block of East Washington Street; violation of driver’s license classification – no Class M – motorcycle.

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Martha F. Perez, 32, of Houston; 2:27 a.m. Monday, Interstate 39 in Ogle County; no valid driver’s license; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Jose A. Castro-Tinajero, 20, of Rockford; 9:57 p.m.

Sunday, Interstate 39 in Ogle County; unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor, unlawful consumption by a minor, illegal transportation of alcohol, and speeding; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Raul Pinedo-Soto, 18, of Rockford; 9:57 p.m. Sunday, Interstate 39 in Ogle County; unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor, unlawful consumption by a minor and illegal transportation of alcohol.

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Missouri court system necessitates Sterling man’s double pleas You might have read, or heard, over the weekend about Sterling’s Nicholas Sheley pleading not guilty to murder in a Missouri court on Friday.

It actually was the second time Sheley had pleaded not guilty to murdering an Arkansas couple 7 years ago in Festus, Missouri.

In Illinois, where Sheley already has been convicted of murdering six people during a weeklong killing spree in June 2008 in Sterling, Rock Falls and Galesburg, defendants need to plead only once.

Here’s the thing about Jefferson County, Missouri, though.

When felony charges against him were filed

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in Missouri, Sheley was arraigned for the first time there. Then, because Missouri doesn’t use a grand jury system as Illinois does, a defendant attends preliminary hearings in associate court before a case is filed in circuit court.

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the same function as a grand jury. They create a clearer outline of why a charge has been brought, and parse through stated facts to determine whether a case should be assigned to a circuit court judge.

Defendants can waive preliminary hearings after entering an initial plea, which is what Sheley did.

Once a case is sent on to circuit court, the defendant enters a second plea.

So, yes, Missouri has had two arraignments and two pleas of not guilty from Sheley. He will be back in Jefferson County court Oct. 6 for a pretrial hearing.

Sheley, 35, is charged with two counts of first-

degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action in the deaths of Tom and Jill Estes. Prosecutors say Sheley killed the Arkansas couple in their hotel parking lot and left their bodies behind a gas station Dumpster. The couple were in Missouri to attend a graduation.

In June, prosecutors said they intended to seek the death penalty for Sheley.

He has been convicted in Illinois of murdering Russell Reed, Ronald Randall, Brock Branson, Kilynna Blake, her 2-year-old son, Dayan Blake, and Kenneth Ulve, for which he is serving six life sentences. Illinois no longer has the death penalty.

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City: It’s better safe than sorry Council approves third agreement with consultants in ongoing wastewater upgrades

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

ROCK FALLS – The city received authorization to sign its third supplemental agreement with the consultants working on improvement plans at the main wastewater pumping station.

The council Tuesday gave the go-ahead for the city to sign the pact with Muscatine, Iowabased Stanley Consultants. The city has been using Stanley to do engineering work for wastewater facility improvements in the wake of pump station problems that caused two citywide water shutdowns in 16 months.

The latest supplemental agreement is a direct response to the June 16 water emergency. Several days of heavy rains culminated in millions of gallons of water entering the wastewater system in a few

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minutes, flooding the main lift station.

“This work stems from the flooding at the pump station,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said. “We’re assessing the situation to determine whether we need additional safeguards beyond the redesign already planned at the main lift station.”

Stanley is overseeing nearly $600,000 in wastewater system upgrades that will be paid for

by Willett, Hofmann & Associates, the firm that designed the facility. Canton-based Leander Construction has been hired to do the work.

After an investigation into the first wastewater system failure, the city came to a settlement agreement with Willett, Hofmann on April 21. The firm took responsibility for paying for emergency measures, the ensuing investigation, and the cost of fixing the sewer system, totaling $815,379,15.

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Studies show the pumps there now are more than sufficient for our maximum flow, but since we’ve been bitten so many times, we’re taking another look at it.

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That money will be used for the larger project at the facility, but the city will pay for the engineering fees involved in the supplemental agreement, plus any additional work that could result.

Blackert said the city has already decided to opt for submersible pumps, but another important decision needs to be

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“My first concern as a councilman [was] what is my incentive to allow permits from outside of the city when we charge fees to our city businesses?” Arellano said. “The solution we struck was, we’re changing city ordinance to allow it, but you have to have an equivalent county license and you have to be hooked up to city services. In other words, the only way you can qualify for a temporary liquor license from the city of Dixon is if you’re already on city services.”

So, he said, “this isn’t a situation where I’m giving temporary liquor licenses to a company from Rockford or Rock Falls.”

That Place is one of only a couple of bars that could obtain the license, should it eventually apply for one, according to city attorney Robert LeSage. He explained that in most instances, businesses that use city services (such as water and sewer) are required to annex into Dixon.

“If you’re connected

and capable of annexation, then you’re required to annex,” LeSage said. “That’s something the city has used in the past effectively.”

But since That Place isn’t contiguous to the city, for the time being, it falls into a nearly exclusive demographic. Arellano said he didn’t want to discourage the kind of economic driver Blues, Brews & BBQ has the potential to be.

Unlike bars that have obtained permanent licenses, businesses like That Place won’t have to undergo a background check. LeSage said this is because, having obtained a permanent county license, a background check has already been performed.

The circumstance raises other issues for Arellano, though. He said one of the council’s goals is to assess city limits. Dixon bar owners also aired concerns about sales tax revenues; how can the city keep external vendors from moving those dollars out of the city during festivals?

Arellano said both topics are something the city will work to address.

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The breakfast area can be expanded into the adjoining meeting room to accommodate larger groups.

The investors decided to put a great deal of emphasis on the pool area and fitness center.

“Studies show that the number-one hotel amenity these days is a good fitness center, so we made it bigger than we needed to,” Densmore said, Another area of interest is the patio that overlooks the river. There will be a nearby snack shop.

“There are four different types of rooms, and

a lot of the suites will be on the river side,” Densmore said.

The cost of the 68-unit hotel has increased from about $6.1 million to roughly $7.5 million.

Construction changes and materials delivery issues were among the reasons for delays at the site.

The council on July 30 approved a new lease document that was part of the new paperwork drawn up to account for changes in the development group’s financing plans.

Most of the legal changes were made because the developers have acquired $1.5 million in tax credits for the project.

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In the weeks since Sowers’ request, LeSage has worked to clean up some of the outdated language, making it applicable to today’s cab standards.

“The purpose of these amendments are twofold,” LeSage said. “We increased the number of licenses and took some of the outdated language in our code and updated it.

“The changes were not wholesale changes.

It’s just putting the language into common vernacular.”

Unlike the city of Chicago, however, the new ordinance will not call for background checks for drivers. But, if a driver is convicted of moving violations, it is with-

was also brought in from a bank loan.

“Instead of an LLC, a new corporation had to be formed because the tax credits will be used,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said.

The city has brought $990,000 in economic

in the mayor’s power to revoke his or her cab license.

Another change was to double the rate for a license, something LeSage said was almost 30 years overdue. Cab licenses are now $50 apiece per the new ordinance.

Many of the changes

were based on what other similar-sized communities have adopted.

LeSage said he commonly canvasses other communities’ ordinances to pick out language that’s useful to Dixon’s code.

“We picked up things that are just pure common sense,” he said.

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development funding to the project. That money would be the last funding used, and it is restricted to construction costs. If construction comes in under budget, the city would recoup the difference up to the amount committed to the project.

“The city’s money is still last in with this agreement, and it is paid by the city utilities because they will be getting the payback,” Blackert said.

Densmore said he is ready to look for a general manager for the hotel, which is expected to create about 20 permanent jobs. The construction phase was expected to put 75 people to work.

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expressed concern that it has yet to be determined how all the water got into the pump station.

Mayor Bill Wescott said the city has have been forced to do some things out of order so as to keep the process moving.

“We would have to put off the entire rebuild if we continue to do everything in order,” Wescott said.

The mayor promised there would be accountability when all of the information is gathered.

“We don’t have all the studies back in, but when we do, we will address that data with the residents just like we did with the previous failure,” Wescott said.

Stanley has been looking for answers at the main lift station and throughout the entire sewer system. Data is being gathered from a technology system that monitors and controls the entire sewer network.

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made regarding pump capacity.

“Studies show the pumps there now are more than sufficient for our maximum flow, but since we’ve been bitten so many times, we’re taking another look at it,” Blackert said. “This agreement would bring us the data we need to decide.”

Blackert said the cost of increasing pump capacity would be minimal, and it could be done at the same time as the Leander project.

Stanley’s fees incurred from the supplemental agreement are not to exceed $41,000 for design-related work, and $33,800 for services related to construction.

The council unanimously approved the agreement.

“I feel this will answer a number of concerns we have, and it’s the right way to go,” Alderman Glen Kuhlemier said.

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OBITUARIES Jeanette E. Ackeberg DAVENPORT, Iowa – Jeanette E. Ackeberg, 93, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at Kahl Home in Davenport.

Evelyn Jeanette Hamilton Ackeberg was born Sept. 17, 1921, in rural Hooppole, to Robert and Katherine (Hadaway) Hamilton.

Jeanette graduated from Burke School, Erie High School in 1938, and Rock Island Business College in 1940. She married Lt. Paul Ackeberg on March 12, 1945. He preceded her in death in 1973. She moved to the Quad Cities in 1993, and became a member of Community Christian Church in Moline. She had been a member of Advent Christian Church in Prophetstown, where she served as treasurer for 8 years. She had been employed by Good Samaritan Nursing Home from 1986 to 1996. Jeanette enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a crossword puzzle enthu-

siast and a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, still waiting for them to win the World Series.

Jeanette is survived by daughters, Rita (George) Sporer of Bettendorf, Iowa, Janice (Bill) Keeler of Urbana, and Marcia (Bill) Butikas of Indianola; son, Douglas (Nancy) Ackeberg of Dexter, Michigan; sisterin-law, Luella Froeliger of Redlands, California; brothers-in-law, Harry (Ina) Ackeberg of East Moline and Al Castrey of Milan; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Roland, Dean, and Don Hamilton.

The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Advent Christian Church in Prophetstown.

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– Gary Edward Knapp, 61, of Ionia, Michigan, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Gary Edward Knapp was born Aug. 11, 1954, in Sterling, the son of Leonard Edward and LaVonne (Buhrow) Knapp, and was raised

by Helen Knapp. After graduating in 1972 from Sterling High School, Gary served in the Army from 1972 to 1975. Gary was no stranger to hard work. As a young boy, he delivered papers for the Daily Gazette,and washed dishes at Miami Hotel. He was a steel worker at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling, and he built boat motors at MerCruiser in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Gary enjoyed working outside, and his dogs. He was known for his big appetite, and his love for the Chicago Cubs. His smile warmed everyone’s heart.

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Survivors include his sister and brother-inlaw, Debra (Knapp) and Mark Lewis of Ionia; stepsister, Mary Kay Whaley of Sterling; nieces, Tammy Whaley of Bryan, Texas, Lori Shuman and Kim Whaley, both of Sterling, and Kristy Tate of Rock Falls; nephew, Trent Edward Lewis of Belding, Michigan; great-nephew, Sean Edward Lewis; and great-niece, Kaitlyne Ann Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Edward; mother; and stepmother, Helen Knapp.

Prayer services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belding. He then will be brought to his final resting place in Sterling.

Prayer services will begin with the rosary recited at 10 a.m., Thursday followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. A luncheon will follow.

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PROPHETSTOWN – Stacy Arnett, 93, of 214 W. Riverside Drive, Prophetstown, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. He farmed for 23 years in the Prophetstown area, and worked for the U.S. Postal Service, Prophetstown office, as a clerk until retiring.

He was born July 25, 1922, in Prophetstown, the son of Stacy and Anna (Johnson) Arnett Sr. He married Ruth Esslinger on June 25, 1946, in Prophetstown.

He served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Jean

(Mark) Wallingford of Charles City, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nina Nelms and Virginia Smith; his half sister, Irene; and one brother, Melvin Arnett.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday and the funeral at 11 a.m.

Thursday at BosmaGibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, with Don Johnston, Beacon of Hope Hospice chaplain. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown.

A memorial has been established.

Go to bosmagibson. com to send condolences.

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Raynaldo C. Clark LEE CENTER – Raynaldo C. Clark, 86, of Lee Center, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at his home.

Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy is handling arrangements.

Today’s visitations: William H. Capriola of Oregon, 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon.

Jeannine M. Sheley of Sterling, 4 to 6 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Alvin Slayton of Rock Falls, noon to 1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, Rock Falls.

Todays funerals: LaVonne A. Colloton of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church in Sterling.

Bernadine J. Woodin, of Milledgeville, 10:30 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick.

Eugene E. “Gene” George of Sterling, 11 a.m. memorial service at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Thomas M. Rogiewicz, of Prophetstown, 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown.

William H. Capriola of Oregon, 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon.

Alvin Slayton of Rock Falls, 1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, Rock Falls.

Thursday visitations: William Besse of Sterling, 1 to 3 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Stacy Arnett of Prophetstown, 9 to 11 a.m. at BosmaGibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Thursday funerals: Jeannine M. Sheley of Ster-

and daughters. Bill was active in the First Presbyterian Church, serving on the Session Board, Board of Deacons, teaching Sunday school class, and organized the spaghetti dinner for the church for many years.

Survivors include two stepsons, Steve (Laura) Matteson of Sugar Grove and Gary (Denise) Matteson of Davenport, Iowa; one daughter inlaw, Lora Besse of Freeport; five grandchildren, Thurlow Matteson, Erich Matteson, Kimberly Burnett, Tyler Besse, and Casandra Besse; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Besse Jr.; one sister, Ruth Ann Perkins; and his son, Scott Besse.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday and the funeral at 3 p.m. Thursday at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling, with the Rev. Ralph Taylor officiating.

Cremation rites will be accorded after the services. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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STERLING – William Snyder Besse, 90, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at FHN Freeport Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 4, 1925, in Erie, the son of John Henry and Lois (Snyder) Besse. He married Lois Buerkman in 1960, in Rock Island. She preceded him in death on Sept. 2, 2013.

After graduating from high school, he farmed in Fenton for 10 years, and during this time, he led Fenton Invincibles 4-H Club and FFA. In 1954, Bill accepted a position with Ford Tractor Co., working with dealers in sales and management in northern Illinois. He was owner and manager of the Besse Farm Store Inc. (John Deere implement dealership) for 22 years in Polo.

During this period, Bill served on the Illinois Farm Equipment Association Board for 5 years and as its state president in 1983. In 1999, Bill accepted management of Polo Equipment Co., a Case IH dealership in Polo, owned by Prophetstown Equipment Co. in Prophetstown. After his retirement from Polo Equipment, he spent his time still working with farmers, selling farms, homes, and commercial real estate property with Don Rosengren

ling, 10 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Stacy Arnett of Prophetstown, 11 a.m. at BosmaGibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

William Besse of Sterling, 3 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Friday visitations: Grant C. “Jack” Young of Lanark, 5 to 7 p.m. in the Fireplace Room at Lanark United Methodist Church.

Branden L. Riddle of Prophetstown, 5 to 8 p.m. at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home in Erie.

Friday funerals: Grant C. “Jack” Young of Lanark, 1 p.m. at Lanark United Methodist Church.

Branden L. Riddle of Prophetstown, 10:30 a.m. at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home in Erie.

Saturday visitation: Michelle Hemmer of Dixon, 10 to 10:30 am. at New Life Lutheran Church, Sterling.

Saturday funerals: Juanita M. Lawton of Polo, Mass and Celebration of Life, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Polo, followed by lunch at the church.

Jeanette E. Ackeberg, formerly of the area, 10:30 a.m. memorial service at Advent Christian Church in Prophetstown.

Michelle Hemmer of Dixon, 10:30 am. at New Life Lutheran Church, Sterling.

DIXON – Michelle Faith Hemmer of Dixon passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015.

She loved her family and friends, but none more than she loved her Savior, Jesus Christ. Much of Michelle’s life was spent serving. She taught her children not only academics, but instilled in them the love for God and others.

Michelle truly had a servant’s heart, and always was looking for ways to help, encourage, and teach other people. This manifested itself in countless ways in the lives of the people she touched. She leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, and service.

Michelle will be missed by her husband, Bret Hemmer; daughters, Faith and Melody Hemmer; son, Jason (Alyssa) Hemmer; three granddaughters; mother, Beverly Modrow; siblings,

Gary (Jan) Modrow, Kim (Rick) Horstmann, Denise (Tom) Devitt, Nanette (Gary) Wojdyla, Tammy (Ray) Liberatore, John (Brenda) Modrow; numerous relatives; and countless friends.

Michelle was predeceased by her father, Chuck Modrow.

A memorial service for Michelle will be Saturday at New Life Lutheran Church, 702 W. Lynn Blvd., Sterling. The family will be present at 10 a.m. if you would like to arrive early to express your condolences, and the service will begin at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Illinois Christian Home Educators, online at iche.org, or sent to P.O. Box 617, Antioch, IL 60002; or Hope Life Center P.O. Box 286, Sterling, IL 61081 (memo: in memory of Michelle Hemmer) or hlcil.org online.

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IN BRIEF Eastern Illinois laying off 67, more to come

bly remain locked in a stalemate about state expenses.

CHARLESTON (AP) – Eastern Illinois University President David Glassman says the school is laying off 67 employees and says more people will lose jobs as the school wrestles with declining enrollment and financial uncertainties.

Glassman said in a news release Tuesday that another 51 open positions will not be filled.

Glassman said unspecified additional cuts will happen “very shortly.”

The jobs are civil service or administrative and professional positions rather than faculty.

The release says the cuts are intended to reduce expenses to deal with declining enrollment at the Charleston school. Enrollment fell 23.4 percent between 2010 and 2014, from 11,630 to 8,913.

But the release notes the university is also still waiting for a state budget. Gov. Bruce Rauner and the General Assem-

O’Hare upgrades include charging wall, art zone CHICAGO (AP) – O’Hare International Airport is upgrading its terminals to offer travelers better technology, food and seating.

Chicago Aviation Commissioner Ginger Evans announced $3 million in improvements on Monday. They will include a charging wall for mobile devices, a digital art wall, self-serve beer taps and better seating.

Food vendors including Starbucks and Frontera Grill will introduce technology to speed up service by allowing customers to order and pay while standing in line.

Evans told the Chicago SunTimes there are also plans eventually to allow travelers to order by tablet or smartphone and have food delivered to gates.

Terminal 2 seating will be re-

upholstered and rearranged to suit travelers’ various moods and needs. That will include a “chill zone,” a “waiting zone,” a “dining zone” and a “market zone.”

Lincoln papers project awarded $400K grant SPRINGFIELD (AP) – A project to find and digitize all documents written by or to President Abraham Lincoln has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum said in a news release Monday that the grant will allow more documents from Lincoln’s career in Congress to be posted online.

Lincoln served one term in the U.S. House from 1847 to 1849.

The release says the 3-year grant is the largest that the project, called the Papers of Abraham Lincoln, has received from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Matching

funds make up $300,000 of the grant, and the project must raise $100,000 per year from private sources to match the offer.

Man pleads guilty to DUI in cyclist’s death CARBONDALE (AP) – A 23-year-old Carbondale man could spend more than a decade in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol involving the death of a bicyclist.

Seth Loyd was initially charged with reckless homicide in the November 2014 death of 33-year-old Matthew Dierker.

Witnesses told Carbondale police that Dierker’s car was weaving from the center lane of a highway onto the gravel shoulder where Dierker was riding before it struck him.

Lloyd reportedly was also texting at the time and registered a blood-alcohol level of 0.207 after his arrest.

He pleaded guilty Tuesday in

Jackson County Circuit Court to the most serious charge he still faced. Several other charges were dismissed.

A sentencing hearing hasn’t been set yet. Loyd faces between 3 and 14 years in prison.

Illinois State University receives $36.8 million NORMAL (AP) – Illinois State University says it has broken its previous private fundraising record by receiving $36.8 million in donations during the fiscal year that ended June 30.

The figure is nearly double the previous high of $19.5 million last year.

The school attributes the bump to an increase in large planned or deferred gifts and a growing alumni base of supporters.

The $36.8 million includes cash, pledges, gifts-in-kind and estate commitments to the university.

The school in Normal says the number of alumni donors has increased for the fifth year in a row.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

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OGLE COUNTY

LEE COUNTY

Site cleanup complete

18 submit applications for administrator post

Work can begin on parking lot

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OREGON – It was a tankless task, but now that it’s winding down, work can finally begin on a county parking lot.

Soil from the site of a former gasoline station at 501 W. Washington St. was sent in for testing this week, paving the way for workers to begin work on the lot.

Ogle County engineer Curtis Cook said the final samples, which were from the walls where the underground tanks were removed, were sent to a lab to confirm all contamination had been removed – then, he said, “The tank cleanup will be complete.”

“The plan is to finish the samples and have a clean site,” he said.

The tanks had to be removed and the soil cleaned up before work could move forward. Now that that dirty job is almost done, O’Brien Civil Works, of Polo, can begin storm sewer work on the site. Workers plan to have the sewer in by the end of the week. When that’s done, the property can be graded to prepare for the parking lot.

Cook said plans also call for curb-and-gutter work around the perim-

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Ogle County engineer Curtis Cook talks to a Fehr Graham worker Tuesday morning at the Fifth and Washington streets lot in Oregon. The lot, which once was the site of an old gas station, and more recently Jackass BBQ, was purchased by the county and is being converted into a parking lot. eter of the lot, and installation of street lights.

“It will be nice when completed, and this first phase will add 19 parking spots,” Cook said.

The property will provide additional parking for the Ogle County Judicial Center, as well as festivals and events in Oregon.

The Ogle County Board approved a multiple phase project to demolish the former gas sta-

tion and turn the property into a parking lot.

The first phase of the project was to remove the former Jackass BBQ building and add parking spaces.

Phase two will include the demolition of the house next door, once the lease expires for that renter. A date has yet to be set for that action. The county bought the house at 102 S. Fifth St. from Scott and

Barb Spoor for $99,500 in December 2013. At that time the board entered into a 3-year lease with attorney Robert Lowe, who has his office there.

Costs for the project are estimated at $203,500 for the first phase, and $161,950 for the final two phases.

When completed, the lot will have 39 spaces.

Work is scheduled to be finished by Oct. 1.

nee in central Illinois’s 13th Congressional District has announced an independent bid for the seat.

Bloomington doctor David Gill said Tuesday that his “independent campaign will be highly competitive, in spite of the obstacles built into the system by the two major parties.”

Gill last ran for the seat in 2012 and lost by 1,002 votes to Republican Rodney Davis, now in his second term. The Pantagraph reported no Democrat has announced plans to challenge Davis.

Gill needs to collect

signatures from an estimated 15,000 registered voters to qualify for the November 2016 ballot.

The 55-year-old emergency room physician served as an assistant director of the Illinois Department of Public Health under former Gov. Pat Quinn.

was driving and a pickup truck.

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department says the boy was driving a lawn tractor pulling a trailer on a road outside Illiopolis late Monday when it was rear-ended by the pickup.

IN BRIEF Ugandan choir to sing in Sterling STERLING – The public is invited to watch the Ugandan Children’s Choir perform at 7 p.m. today at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1601 Ave. F. For more information, call the church at 815625-2284.

– SVM staff report

Ex-nominee Gill running for seat BLOOMINGTON (AP) – A former Democratic nomi-

10-year-old injured in tractor accident ILLIOPOLIS (AP) – A 10year-old central Illinois boy has been seriously injured in a crash involving the lawn tractor he

Next meeting

DIXON – So far, Lee County has received 18 applications for the county administrator position.

In July, Lee County Board members voted to proceed with the search for an administrator, the first time in the county’s history that it will have such a position. A tentative hire date was set for Dec. 1.

The administrator will work with the county to tighten the budget, find where excess funds are being spent, and help steer the county’s future.

The search committee will meet again on Aug. 27 to go over the candidates, and then will move forward from there, said Rick Ketchum, county board chairman.

Ketchum has previously

The Lee County Board next meets at 6 p.m. on Sept. 15 on the third floor of the Old County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St. Go to leecountyil.com or call 815-288-5676 for more information. said that he expects the administrator’s salary to be in the $100,000 range.

In other business, the board voted to renew a contract that was first approved with the city of Ottawa in 2013 to share LOTS administration. The contract has now been extended through fiscal year 2016.

LOTS, or Lee-Ogle Transportation Systems, helps Ottawa out with administrative tasks such as scheduling buses, while Ottawa pays for that service by helping to fund the director’s salary, Ketchum said.

SUBWAY

Report: Fogle to admit to child-porn charges INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Longtime Subway pitchman Jared Fogle is expected to plead guilty to child-pornography charges, an Indiana television station reported Tuesday.

The report on Fox59 comes 6 weeks after authorities seized electronics and other items from Fogle’s home in Zionsville, an affluent Indianapolis suburb.

Citing sources it did not identify, the station said Fogle would enter a plea today. It also said the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Indianapolis planned to hold a news conference today.

The 37-year-old Fogle

became a Subway pitchman more than 15 years ago after shedding more than 200 pounds as a college student, in part by eating the chain’s sandwiches.

Subway suspended its association with Fogle after the raid. The company declined to comment Tuesday, saying only that the chain had “already ended our relationship with Jared.”

Ron Elberger, an Indianapolis attorney who represents Fogle, and Tim Horty, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Indianapolis, both declined to comment on the report.

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OREGON – A fair is coming to the Ogle County Fairgrounds this weekend, but don’t look for cotton candy and Ferris wheels; you’ll find organic produce and wind power displays instead.

Dozens of workshops and booths – more than 40 of both – will be featured at the 14th annual Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyles Fair this weekend at the Ogle County Fairgrounds, 1414 N. Limekiln Road, off state Route 64, just west of Oregon

The fair, sponsored by the Illinois Renewable Energy Association, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Workshops will include “Living with the Sun on a Hotter Planet,” a program on coping with climate change, by Dave Kozlowski of Woodstock, and “Energy Independence,” a presentation by Willem Dijstelbergen of Leaf River on use of alternative energy sources.

Booths will offer a variety of items and information, including organic

produce, native plants, instructions for earthsheltered homes, and solar and wind power displays.

Tickets will be sold at the gate for $5 a day or $7 for both days for adults. Youths 12-17 will be admitted free, as will younger children who are accompanied by an adult. IREA members will also be admitted free.

The Ogle County Fairgrounds prohibits pets and alcohol on the property.

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ILLINOIS SPOTLIGHT

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Bad pension moves: Eight is quite enough A look at the many people to blame for pension woes

Jim Morin, MorinToons Syndicate

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Track spending, speak out Updated app searches government spending by ZIP code ADAM ANDRZEJEWSKI Hinsdale

With Illinois government now billions of dollars in the red, citizens might like to know where the politicians in both parties are stashing their cash. Now you can.

As long as you have a smartphone, you can track state spending down to your neighborhood. Be prepared, though, because the results aren’t pretty.

The political class in Illinois wants you to believe that your voice and vote don’t matter. It’s nonsense. Using an accountability model of open data, citizen engagement, and earned media, regular citizens can help squeeze-out waste, taxpayer abuse and fraud.

Watchdog groups are doing this across Illinois.

RECENTLY, OUR organization, American Transparency, updated our app, Open The Books, which makes citizen activism easier by exposing public spending at all levels. In May, we added 10 years of all state checkbook payments to already captured spending from the local, state and federal governments. It’s free for Apple and Droid platforms.

Our Illinois work was made possible by a 2013 lawsuit vs. Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, a Republican. Topinka rejected our Freedom of

Information Act request for just one year of state spending, characterizing it as an “undue burden.”

We sued and successfully captured all state payments. It’s a database of a half milAdam lion vendors Andrzejewski paid from a half billion transactions from a half trillion of your tax dollars.

Here are just three tidbits we tracked down after searching state spending: 1) Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s travel reimbursement payments went to a “supervising” attorney, Cecilia Abundis – who lives two states away – 507 round trip miles from Dearborn, Michigan, to Chicago. Madigan signed off on 18 travel vouchers, forcing taxpayers to pay thousands of dollars from an “in-state travel reimbursement” fund; some of the trips were to “Mom’s Residence.”

2) Rich Miller runs a subscription blog called Capitol Fax. Incredibly, Miller is compensated by taxpayers to the tune of nearly $260,000 flowing to him from 70 state agencies. Look up his company, Ahead of Our Time Publishing. Thousands of dollars in payments have even flowed to Miller’s company during

the July 2015 “government shutdown.”

3) More than $320,000 in payments flowed to lobbyist Shea Paige & Rogal since 2009. Comptrollers Topinka and now Leslie Munger paid the bills. This taxpayer-funded lobbyist benefited court reporters who are employed by chief circuit court judges. The judges didn’t actually contract directly, but through Court Reporter Services – an administrative office of their own system.

In this convoluted scheme, circuit judges cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars for a lobbyist paid by the comptroller – who, as a state agency, is barred by law from contracting with lobbyists.

TOO MANY TIMES in Illinois, taxpayer dollars flow on bipartisan relationships. In the example above, Dallas Ingemunson is a key executive at Shea Paige & Rogal and chairman emeritus of the Illinois Republican Party. Named partner Gerald Shea, a Democrat, is a former Illinois House majority leader.

Transparency is the foundation of smart government because it answers key questions in public policy: “How much does government really cost?” and “Are there indications of waste, fraud or corruption?”

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As long as you have a smartphone, you can track state spending down to your neighborhood.

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Adam Andrzejewski

If the citizenry does not know the impact government has on individual lives, it has no ability to exercise its right of oversight.

If you download the app and put in your ZIP code, what “essential” spending will you find in your town and across the state? With 10 years of state contracts, grants, awards, reimbursements and payments, it’s nearly certain you’ll find some local business, citizen, politician, or organization receiving a piece of the state spending pie.

As you review all of the spending, keep in mind this question to taxpayers from our honorary board chairman, former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn: Is the spending in the public interest, or the special interest?

After all, it’s your money.

Note to readers: Adam Andrzejewski is the founder of the transparency website OpenTheBooks. com.

THE READER’S VOICE

‘Law’ doesn’t know medicine BETTY WIDOLFF Rock Falls

This is in response to Mr. Lough’s comments [“Editing a process of what to publish – or not”] in the Aug. 8 SV Weekend.

The law says a fetus is not a “life.” How can “the law” say a fetus is not a life when “the law” has no medical knowledge?

If I have severe headaches, can “the law”

EDITORIAL BOARD Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Jennifer Heintzelman Larry Lough Jeff Rogers

decide a brain tumor is causing the headaches?

Therefore, can I trust “the law” to determine a fetus is not a life?

Glad for help; sad about theft SUE CORNWELL Sterling

My daughter, Angie, broke her leg 2 weeks ago in front of the old Coventry Village.

Thank you to all who helped her and all the

doctors and nurses at CGH. She is recuperating and doing well.

Also, someone stole her solar lights out of her front yard and smashed one lantern in the street.

Remember – what goes around comes around.

Hope you enjoy them.

cents a gallon on Aug. 13 because a small refinery in the Chicago area had a problem – yet the price of a barrel of oil is at its lowest since March 17, when pump prices were $2.19 per gallon.

One more reason why the economy is not recovering and individuals have to choose between gas for the car, utility bills, and/or food on the table.

It is a no-win, no-hope EDWARD M. MULVANEY scenario for far too many Rock Falls individuals and their Gas prices jumped 60 families.

No-win situation with gas prices

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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.

Many, many people from both major parties are at fault over many years for the Illinois pension debacle.

Dave McKinney, former Chicago Sun-Times Springfield bureau chief, dives deeply into them in a special report for Crain’s Chicago Business.

McKinney’s long look at the more-than-25-year history of pension actions by lawmakers is a detailed and dense, magazinestyle exploration of the moves that caused a state to tumble into deep debt.

“For more than a quarter-century, governors and state legislators, Republicans and Democrats alike, made a series of financially toxic moves in the pension systems for state employees and public school teachers,” McKinney writes.

“Proposals to fix the perennially underfunded pensions were based on botched calculations – or no calculations at all – and were driven by misguided rationales that weren’t fully vetted. Everyone was to blame, yet few accepted responsibility. Even the public-sector unions that stood to lose the most sometimes embraced those choices.

“In separate interviews with Crain’s,” he continues, “one Illinois governor pointed the finger at his predecessors for bad decisions, while an earlier governor said those who followed him messed things up.”

The causes can be boiled down to these eight bullet points: In 2005, a bill delivered 2 days before session’s end was billed as saving the state $35 billion, but it allowed the state to skip pension payments for 2 years and stretch out others.

Underpayments from 1985 to 2012 add up to $41.2 billion, the nonpartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability concluded a few years ago.

In 1989, then-Gov. Jim Thompson agreed to creating a compounding 3 percent cost-of-livingadjustment.

In the late 1990s, another set of pension enrichments occurred.

Early retirement incentives to cut public jobs in 2002 by then-Gov. George Ryan and Democratic House Speaker Michael J. Madigan cost four times more than what was initially predicted.

The stock market meltdown of 2008 and the dot-com bubble burst early in the 2000s also added $15.9 billion in pension fund losses.

“It should never be thought that merely to listen to ideas we deplore in any way implies our endorsement of those ideas, or the weakness of our resolve to resist those ideas ...”

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A downgrade in investment return assumptions in 2011 added an additional $9.8 billion in debt.

The pension ramp concept created in 1994 by then-Gov. Jim Edgar added to the problems. It set low funding contributions for the first 15 years and higher payments until 2045 on the unfounded hope that billions could be found in later years.

Today, a quarter of every state dollar in the general fund must go to pensions,

Illinois Budget Stalemate

50 days

without a state budget for the fiscal year that started July 1.

and that rate will continue for the next 3 decades.

McKinney quotes Edgar as saying the ramp was the right thing to regain control at the time and should have been adjusted by subsequent governors, but wasn’t, while the early retirement offerings of Ryan and shorted payments by Blagojevich in 2006 and 2007 worsened the situation.

The liabilities worsened under former Gov. Pat Quinn in 5 of his nearly 6 years in office, but he said he, unlike the others, paid the required amounts each year.

Thompson told McKinney if he had known a compounding annual COLA might cost more than $1 billion, he never would have signed it. The COLA passed with strong bipartisan support, while Madigan and Illinois Senate President Emil Jones led legislative passage with little discussion of the cost.

Pension holidays in 2005, the report underscores, also were supported by unions, including Service Employees International, the Illinois Federation of Teachers, and the Illinois Education Association.

Note to readers: Madeleine Doubek is chief operating officer for Reboot Illinois. An award-winning journalist, Doubek led the daily Herald’s project and investigative work. Find Reboot on Facebook and on Twitter @rebootillinois.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

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ILLINOIS | BUDGET IMPASSE

Rauner: ‘Let me do my job’

Enterprise zones on hold due to deadlock

Governor asks lawmakers not to undo union-strike veto SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Imploring them to “let me do my job,” Gov. Bruce Rauner asked Illinois lawmakers Tuesday not to undo his veto of a measure authorizing an unelected arbitrator to decide a potential labornegotiation stalemate.

The Republican governor is locked in negotiations over a labor contract to replace a pact that expired June 30 with about 36,000 state workers, members of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. Rauner believes the plan, which would ban a union strike or government lockout in favor of third-party mediation, is linked to his having taken no union campaign money.

“If our ability to negotiate with AFSCME gets stripped away, it’s likely going to cost taxpayers in Illinois billions of dollars beyond what I think we could negotiate if we were allowed to do it in good faith and complete the process,” Rauner

said while visiting reporters in the Capitol.

“It’s a big deal.”

AFSCME responded Gov. Bruce Rauner with a letter to lawmakers saying the governor’s “crusade against this bill is based on hyperbole and misinformation.”

“Nothing in the legislation compels the parties to go to arbitration,” the letter states.

“In fact, either side could choose arbitration if negotiations fail to produce a settlement. As such, the bill does not short-circuit the negotiating process, but offers an additional path to a settlement free of the hardship, conflict and disruption that a lockout or strike could cause.”

Rauner says AFSCME members have benefited for years from generous salary and benefit boosts from, particularly, Democratic governors currying favor. AFSCME says

a University of Illinois study found state and local government workers earn less than comparable private-sector workers.

There has been little progress in months of talks between the two sides. Rauner now promises no lockout and no wage cuts.

Rauner released his missive on the eve of an expected vote by the Democratic-controlled Senate to override the veto. “We’re asking them, ‘Just let me do my job,’” Rauner said.

The legislation, which appeared in the General Assembly in late May, sought to tamper fears of a lockout and replacement-worker hiring; Rauner had spoken admiringly of former President Ronald Reagan’s August 1981 termination of thousands of striking air-traffic controllers. In exchange, AFSCME was willing to give up the right to strike, although there has been no strike in 40 years of Illinois govern-

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, which approves sales tax breaks for construction materials, cannot certify 49 previously approved enterprise zones because of the ongoing budget impasse in Illinois, the economic development agency announced Sunday.

Those tax incentives are on hold as first-term Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and majority Democratic lawmakers continue to squabble over the absence of a state spending plan in the fiscal year that began July 1.

“Local and state tax incentives are important business development tools, but cannot be truly effective while the state continues to bleed jobs due to high costs of doing business,” department director Jim Schultz said in a statement.

Issuing the tax incentives without addressing what’s driving the costs “would be a disservice to Illinois businesses and communities,” Schultz said. Although the agency

ment collective bargaining.

The measure, which would expire in 4 years, wouldn’t take effect without override votes by both Senate and House.

Senate President John Cullerton, a Chicago Democrat said the arbitration measure is one of three vetoes – the others are budget bills – the Senate is considering for override today.

“We are going to be in session, we’re going to have caucus and we’ll talk about it in Springfield,” Cullerton told reporters in Chicago Tuesday.

The Senate will convene for a potentially dramatic showdown on what is Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair, where the GOP and, in particular, Sen. Mark Kirk, seeking re-election in 2016, will rally voters.

Rauner was asked about the apparent stick in the eye.

“It’s all good,” Rauner said, laughing. “It’s all part of politics.”

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is holding off on certifying the 49 approved applications for the enterprise zones, it will continue to evaluate when it would be the appropriate time to do so, he said.

Enterprise zones are areas created by the state in hopes of stimulating economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in communities of need through tax incentives, regulatory relief and other benefits. The program also allows local governments to negotiate additional incentives with companies that in turn promise to create new jobs.

Communities affected by the hold on the applications include those in Sangamon, Tazewell, Madison, Will, Ottawa, LaSalle and Grundy counties.

“Right now, we’ll be OK,” said Teri Whitfield, senior business projects manager for the Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development.

“Hopefully this is all just because of the budget crisis situation. My guess is that, if this is resolved, sooner or later we’ll get that certification.”

ILLINOIS

Rauner OKs state law creating task force to write drone rules SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois will form a task force to come up with rules for the use of drones under a plan signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

The Republican inked the legislation Tuesday, offering no comment.

Members of the task force will be appointed

by the governor and will include representatives from more than a dozen special interest groups, including law enforcement.

The legislation takes effect immediately with members of the task force required to submit recommendations

by July 1, 2016.

One sponsor is state

Sen. Julie Morrison, a suburban Chicago Democrat. In a statement Morrison said she’d originally intended to ban the use of the unmanned aerial vehicles for hunting, but many groups were interested in the idea. She says they wanted a wider conversation.

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A man exhales vapor from an e-cigarette in February 2014 in New York. A study at 10 Los Angeles high schools links e-cigarettes with later tobacco use. The government-funded study was published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Teens who use e-cigarettes more likely to smoke later, study says CHICAGO (AP) – Teens who use e-cigarettes are more likely than others to later smoke conventional cigarettes and other tobacco products, a study at 10 Los Angeles high schools suggests.

The study doesn’t prove that electronic cigarettes are a “gateway drug” but some doctors say it bolsters arguments that the devices should be strictly regulated as proposed by the Food and Drug Administration.

Whether teens had tried just one e-cigarette or were habitual users isn’t known, nor is whether they became heavy smokers or just had a few puffs.

That information would be needed to help determine whether nicotine from e-cigarettes predisposed users to seek out other sources.

Despite those limitations, the study “is the strongest evidence to date that e-cigarettes might pose a health hazard by encouraging adolescents to start smoking conventional tobacco products,” said Dr. Nancy Rigotti, director of a tobacco research and treatment center at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Her commentary and the study were both published in Tuesday’s Journal of the American Medical Association.

E-cigarettes haven’t been extensively studied and there’s no scientific

consensus on any potential benefits or harms, including whether they lead kids to become regular smokers.

The new, governmentfunded study involved about 2,500 14-year-olds who had never used conventional tobacco products including cigarettes.

Students were first surveyed in fall 2013. The Los Angeles study population was diverse but whether the same results would be found nationwide is uncertain.

At the start, about 9 percent – 222 kids – said they had used e-cigarettes at least once, similar to rates seen in a recent national survey. Almost one-third of them tried cigarettes, cigars or water pipes within the following 6 months, versus just 8 percent of the kids who’d never tried e-cigarettes. The gap persisted when students were surveyed again, a year after the study began.

Hookahs and cigars were more popular than regular cigarettes in both groups.

The researchers considered traits that might make teens more likely to use tobacco, including impulsiveness, delinquent behavior and parents’ smoking habits.

Their analysis showed those traits played a role but didn’t fully explain the link between e-cigarettes and later tobacco use.

University of Southern California researcher Adam Leventhal, the study’s lead author, noted that e-cigarettes were initially introduced as a potentially safer alternative to tobacco for smokers who were trying to cut down, but they have evolved into a recreational product for some users.

Available for nearly a decade, e-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that turn nicotine-containing liquid into vapor that is inhaled. Though nicotine can be addictive, e-cigarettes lack the chemicals and tars of burning tobacco.

National data show e-cigarettes have become more popular among teens than regular cigarettes.

Leventhal said his study “does little to dispel concerns that recreational e-cigarette use might be associated with moving on to these very harmful tobacco products.” But he said more research is needed to determine if e-cigarettes are really the culprit.

University of Rochester tobacco researcher Deborah Ossip said because teens’ brains are still developing, they’re more sensitive to the effects of nicotine, and that using just a few e-cigarettes could make them vulnerable to using nicotine in other forms. She had no role in the research.

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Husband won’t shift sex drive out of low gear Dear Abby, My husband, “Sam,” and I have been married 3 years and have a good relationship. He’s a wonderful father and husband, and I really couldn’t ask for much more.

However, there is one thing I just don’t know what to do about. He had a rough divorce from his first wife, who was also the first woman he ever had sex with (they waited until they were married).

She started doing drugs shortly afterward and cheated on him several times. Counseling with her didn’t work, and eventually he filed for divorce.

We married 5 years after

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

his divorce, and we also waited to have sex until we were married. This was by mutual agreement. Once we were married, I realized he has some big hang-ups about sex in general. There can never be any foreplay, we never change positions, and the times it happens

are few and far between.

I have expressed my need for more intimacy, but he acts like I’m being ridiculous, or says he can’t make himself change something he’s comfortable with. How else can I approach this situation without making him feel bad? I believe sex in a marriage is very important, and ours needs to change.

– Needs More in Texas Dear Needs More, Your husband has a problem, but in order for there to be any changes in your marriage, he will have to admit to himself – and to you – that he has one. A place to start would be mar-

riage counseling with a licensed therapist, and from there, very likely, a course of treatment with a licensed sex therapist.

I hope you can convince him that it is necessary, because unless he agrees, I don’t think a mutually satisfying union will be possible.

Dear Abby, I got my sister a job at my workplace, and she has now fallen in love with one of my coworkers, “Bill.” The problem is, he’s married and has children. Bill’s wife works here, too, and she recently found out about the romance. Bill and his wife talked and decided to work things out.

I have now learned that Bill and my sister are still dating and have even discussed marriage. I had decided to stay out of it, but I’m friends with this couple and I feel obligated to let the wife know.

Should I stay silent and let her find out for herself?

How do I make my sister realize this is not a good path she is going down?

– Stuck in the Middle Dear Stuck, Bill’s wife already knows she’s married to a cheater. She doesn’t need you to tell her. Do, however, talk to your sister and remind her that this is a no-win situation for her.

When Bill’s wife real-

izes the affair is ongoing, she’ll either see to it that the romance is over once and for all – which means your sister will end up brokenhearted – or she’ll divorce him. If she divorces Bill and he marries your sister, your sister will have a husband with a history of cheating and heavy child support payments. That’s hardly a guarantee of a happy ending.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Thursday, Aug. 20 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

Free blood sugar screening, 8-9 a.m., Community Health Services Department, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota. 815-5397461, ext. 3291, weekdays.

Tests can be fasting or 2 hours after eating.

North Central Illinois Logistics Council, 8-9:30 a.m., Room C316, Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, 815-2203425.

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

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

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Prairie State Legal representative, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

Parish Nurse Networking meeting, noon, CGH Professional Building, 15 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-625-0400, ext.

5425.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Healthy Lifestyles Club, 1 and 7 p.m., ground-floor conference room, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota, 815-539-7461, ext. 5319.

Chair exercise, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

American Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 221 Calvert St., Chadwick. Appointments: 800733-2767.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 2-5 p.m., 101 W. Second St., Dixon. Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-3487.

Downstairs, west door.

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 6 p.m., Suite 215, Positive Changes Acupuncture, 609 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-4995425.

Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Sauk Valley Gluten-Free Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-973-0537.

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

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., 815499-5618.

Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars, 7 p.m., VFW Post, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Dixon Area Garden Club, 7 p.m., Plum Creek Garden, 626 Palmyra Road, Dixon.

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

Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Rock Falls American

Legion, 712 Fourth Ave, 815622-4629.

Sauk Valley Landlord Association meeting, 7 p.m., Coventry Living Center, 612 W. St. Mary’s Road, Sterling.

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

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

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

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-441-5327.

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

Friday, Aug. 21 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

National Association of Health Underwriters Continued Education Class, 9 a.m., 6

E. 23rd, Sterling, 800-798-1771.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Beading class, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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.

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

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30

p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Gluten-Free Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Lee County Democratic Central Committee, 6:30 p.m., Gingko Tree, 216 W. First St., Dixon, 815-440-5749.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, state Route 52 N., Amboy.

Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, women’s, back door, parsonage, Reformed Church, 703 14th Ave., Fulton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed; Rochelle Hospital, 900 N. Second St. 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous District 73 meeting, 8 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division Ave., Polo.

Euchre, 12:15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Hand and Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

Hand and Foot card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Quilts and crafts, 12:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Sec-

ond St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6228220.

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

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-3362191.

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.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday. Aug. 19 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., 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, 815-6229230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 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.

Canasta, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

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

Lifescape Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center,

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, 815-622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre, 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, 815-5893925.

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

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

Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Skeet shooting, 2 p.m. until

no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815336-2191.

Farmers Market, 4-7:30 p.m., Riverfront, downtown Dixon.

Luau dinner fundraiser for Lee County Council on Aging and Post House, 4:30-6 p.m., Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236 or 888-239-9228.

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

Thursday, Aug. 20 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Bingo and popcorn, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Join Us 4 Java community coffee, 9:15-10 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-564-2145.

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

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

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

Lifescape Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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Ditch bun, place it on some chips

BY LUCAS PAULEY lpauley@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5576 @LucasJayPauley

T

here was a time when no one really believed in pulled pork nachos.

They couldn’t see the greatness. But I could.

All those whispers of “that type of meat doesn’t belong on my chips,” or “who invited this pulled pork guy anyway,” cut the sweet meat deep – like a knife through butter, if you do it right.

Year after year, pork had been pulled and placed on perfectly fine buns. This staple, known as the pulled pork sandwich, has undoubtedly and single-handedly improved the mood greatly at graduation parties and church fundraisers since the dawn of time.

I wasn’t trying to dispute that. I just wanted to tell the world about the magic that happens when, instead of using a bun, you place your pulled pork onto a big bowl of chips, top it with salsa, and drizzle it with cheese.

While getting myself back into better shape, I set the treats like pulled pork nachos aside, not sharing its wonders with the world.

Now, I’m at a healthier weight, and work out enough to not feel bad when I want to be bad.

But, all of a sudden, pulled pork nachos are at every state fair, brewery, pub, or dive bar you see.

And, good for you pulled pork. You deserve it. I dropped the ball. I should have gotten out in front of this.

But, even if this is like your middle-aged uncle talking about how cool his new iPhone 4 is, I’m going to share my crowdpleaser and one of my personal favorites: pulled pork nachos.

With this recipe, I tried doing nacho cheese from scratch in a slow cooker.

It turned out OK, but I probably would have been better off to just throw together some Velveeta and Rotel.

Note: Recipe for sauce inspired by Neely’s BBQ Sauce Recipe at foodnetwork.com, and recipe for cheese adapted from food.com recipe.

Pulled Pork Nachos Yield: At least enough for a party of 10-12 Pre-sauce checklist 4½ pound pork shoulder butt blade roast ½ tablespoon of Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning ½ tablespoon of garlic salt ¼ tablespoon of cumin seed ¼ tablespoon of chili power

Pulled pork nachos let your friends and family know you take the duty of feeding them seriously.

ABOVE: Once you have seasoned your pork, top it with chopped onions and garlic, and fill the slow cooker with your favorite dark soda. TOP RIGHT: Pulling the pork is much easier when it’s a team effort, says the guy who set his forks down to take a picture. BOTTOM RIGHT: After you cook your sauce, let it cool, thicken.

This was one of the first times I made my own sauce, and I highly recommend it. ¼ tablespoon of paprika ¼ tablespoon of crushed red pepper 2 liters of Diet Pepsi ½ yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced For sauce 2 cups ketchup 1 cup water ½ cup apple cider vinegar 5 tablespoons brown sugar 5 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon pepper ½ tablespoon onion powder ½ tablespoon ground mustard 1 tablespoon soy sauce ½ tablespoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon sriracha 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce 2 tablespoon light maple syrup

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For salsa 4 tomatoes, diced ½ yellow onion, diced 5 mini peppers, diced 2 smaller or 1 large jalapeno, diced 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced ¼ cup canned corn ½ cup black beans Juice squeezed from ½ lime Tortilla chips (I prefer yellow corn or stadium style with pulled pork) To your preference: cilantro, chive, garlic salt, chili power, cumin seed, salt, pepper and whatever else you desire.

For cheese 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded Monterey jack 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon pepper ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes 1. Season your pork, place it into slow cooker, and top it with chopped onions and minced garlic.

2. Pour entire 2 liter of Diet Pepsi on pork. Let cook for 6 to 8 hours on low. I alternate cooking temperatures, keeping it on high for a while during the process.

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4. With a little more than 2 hours before pulled pork is done, place all ingredients for sauce into a pot on the stove, and bring it to a boil. Let simmer for at least an hour.

5. Take sauce off burner and let it settle.

6. Throw ingredients for cheese into small slow cooker or pot on stove.

Bring to a boil, and let simmer until blended.

7. Take pork out of the slow cooker, carefully. Shred the pork with two forks, getting rid of excess fat.

8. Empty slow cooker of juices and place pulled pork back into slow cooker.

9. Pour sauce over the pulled pork, cover and cook on low for 30 minutes.

10. Grab some chips, top them with pulled pork, salsa, and cheese. Enjoy!

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flavor and a much richer brown crust.

If you do want to get more complex with marinades, remember that it’s going to take some big flavors to stand up to the taste of seared meat – use garlic, shallots and other members of the onion family and dried peppers and other spices.

Acidity should be considered more a flavoring than a tenderizer – and it’s an important one. Because most of the meats we grill are fairly fatty (that’s what makes them good for the grill), adding vinegar or citrus juice is a good balance.

The notable exception to the rule that marinades only work skin-deep is brining. That’s because salty water can more easily penetrate the meat than an oil-based marinade.

And brining does more than just give flavor. It actually makes the meat seem juicier by increasing protein’s ability to retain moisture.

Dry-brining – liberally salting the meat and letting it stand for several hours or even days – does much the same thing.

What happens in this case is that the salt pulls moisture from the surface, dissolves in that liquid and then is absorbed deep into the meat.

This can take as little as a couple of hours for a thin fish fillet, a half-day for thin steaks or 3 or 4 days for a whole turkey.

Simply salting meat and letting it stand may not have the romance of more complicated marinades, but it works.

Those that call for long soak do more harm than good

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Marinating meats for the grill seems to bring out the inner herbalist in even the most hard-boiled of home cooks. A little olive oil, some lemon juice, a handful of herbs, some exotic spices – whatever smells right. It’s almost like we’re designing a scented bath oil rather than a seasoning for meat.

The truth is, though, that marinades rarely do much good.

Most really don’t have much of an effect. In fact, in some cases – those that call for a long soak – they actually can do more damage than good.

Though composing complicated marinades may be satisfying on a certain intuitive level, with few exceptions, the mixture won’t do much more than coat the surface of the meat. It won’t tenderize it, and it will only impart the more forceful flavors.

No matter how long you soak it, most marinades won’t penetrate more than the outside eighth of an inch. That’s because meat is made up mostly of water (about 75 percent by weight) and water and oily marinades don’t mix. This is true whether you’re marinating for a half-day or for a week.

In most cases, that isn’t actually a bad thing. Most meats we marinate are thin cuts – chicken pieces

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Marinades can sometimes do more harm than good. or beef or pork steaks.

With these thinner cuts you’re almost always guaranteed to get a good bit of seasoned surface meat when you take a bite.

But in some cases, marinating can actually damage the meat. If you have very much acidity in the marinade – vinegar or lemon juice, for example – too long a bath can make the meat mealy.

This is based on the same science that leads some to believe that marinating “tenderizes.� Acid does denature protein – it unwinds the tightly balled strands – and that does make meat softer.

But remember that marinades rarely penetrate beyond the surface.

So what is actually happening is that the outside of the meat is becoming overly tender – mealy – while the inside remains mostly untouched.

If you want to make a

tough cut of meat more tender, it’s better to simply slice it thin, either before or after grilling.

And as for those complicated flavor combinations, subtlety tends to go out the window when it’s asked to compete with the primal flavors of meat and char.

Surprisingly, simply generously seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper will work wonders for flavor.

This is particularly true if you do this 30 to 45 minutes in advance.

Try this sometime: Cook three steaks, one that has been salted and peppered in advance, one that has been seasoned just before grilling and a third that is seasoned only afterward.

The difference is astonishing. Steak seasoned at the end tastes like meat with salt. Steak seasoned just before grilling is a bit better. But steak seasoned early has a deep, complex

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Corn deserves our creativity off the cob

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Corn often is served the same way in summer – hot on the cob, stirred into chowder or folded in seasonal casseroles. In this easy recipe adapted from Sameh Wadi’s “The New Mediterranean Table,� its sweet kernels are paired with creamy, cheesy polenta and a tomato salad. (The original recipe called for using farina.)

Be sure to add the polenta slowly, whisking all the while to prevent lumps. It’s done when the mixture bubbles and pulls away from the side of the saucepan as you stir. You want it to be smooth and spoonable.

Smoky Corn Polenta with Tomato Salad Makes: 4 to 6 servings For tomato salad 1 pound assorted sizes and colors heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 small shallot, thinly sliced Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Handful small basil leaves, for garnish

For polenta 1 cup vegetable stock 1 cup whole milk 5 tablespoons polenta (cornmeal) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced 2 cups sweet corn kernels ½ cup grated smoked cheddar cheese Sea salt Make salad: In medium bowl, gently toss tomatoes with the rest of the ingredients, except basil, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Make polenta: Combine stock and milk in heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to boil over moderate-high heat, stirring from time to time and being careful not to scorch the milk. Lower heat to moderate, slowly mix in the cornmeal and stir constantly. Continue to cook until polenta thickens and large bubbles appear on the surface, 5 to 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in butter, corn kernels and cheese, and season with salt.

Spoon polenta into a serving bowl, top with tomato salad, and garnish with a few leaves of basil and some freshly ground black pepper. — Adapted from “The New Mediterranean Table� by Sameh Wadi (Page Street, April 2015, $28) 145th Annual

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There is probably a lot of truth to that.

Some researchers think that we possess a limited amount of willpower, and the more we have to exercise it, the more it will become depleted.

The good news is that quite a bit of research shows that willpower can be strengthened or enhanced through practice. And you can use tricks to avoid taxing your willpower. I like to think of this as acquiring skills, hence “Skillpower.�

Here are some tactics that psychologists suggest: Rehearse your best intentions – Have a plan in place for situations that might draw on your willpower.

For example, if you are watching your alcohol intake, you can plan what you will do and practice what you will say when someone offers you a drink. For example, “I’ll have a club soda with lime.�

Keep your eye on the prize – Having a clear goal or reward in mind can help to overcome weakened willpower. One study showed that people whose willpower had been tested continued to persevere in a task if they were told they would be paid or that the task would benefit others.

Avoid brain drain – Willpower depletion has been shown to be tied to glucose levels in the brain. Try eat-

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ing frequent, small meals to maintain blood sugar. Healthy foods without refined sugar are best to keep a steady blood sugar.

One thing at a time – Forget the list of New Year’s resolutions. Instead, focus on one skill at a time until it becomes a firmly established habit that no longer requires the use of willpower.

Out of sight; out of mind – In one study, children who stared directly at a treat were less likely to resist it than were kids who closed their eyes, turned away, or otherwise distracted themselves. Another study found office workers who kept candy in a desk drawer ate less than when they kept the candy on top of their desks. (The reverse of this might involve putting your exercise clothes right next to your bed so they are the first thing you see in the morning, or putting fruits and vegetables at eye level in your refrigerator.)

As with most things, the more you practice and use those skills, the better you will become at them. Think of your willpower as a muscle that needs exercise to get stronger.

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Jordan: My image is precious Company acknowledges it wasn’t authorized; jury to decide value CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan testified Tuesday that his image is precious to him, which is why he filed a lawsuit against a grocery store chain that used it without permission.

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Alex Rodriguez busted out of a recent slump with a grand slam on Tuesday night in the Yankees’ 8-4 win over the Twins. It extended his MLB record for grand slams to 25.

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Numbers game Will Venable, 32, has 81 career home runs since 2008 with Padres. Venable was traded to the Rangers Tuesday for minor leaguer Marcus Greene and a player to be named later.

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Utley not worth Cubs’ time

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hen Cubs second baseman Starlin Castro dropped an easy throw to botch a force out Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field, you almost could hear the cries from Clark and Addison.

Castro’s error didn’t lead to a run, but it didn’t matter to everyone clamoring to trade for Chase Utley.

Many view the veteran second baseman with a World Series pedigree as the ideal complement for a young team learning how to win. That assumption overlooks one key thing.

The Cubs don’t need Utley. This is one Chase not worth pursuing.

White Sox pitcher Chris Sale cooled off the Cubs with a 15-strikeout performance in a 3-1 victory to snap a nine-game winning streak, capping a wonderfully entertaining weekend series that reaffirmed two things about Chicago baseball this summer.

In order, they are: Sale operates on a different plane on days like Sunday when Sox manager Robin Ventura accurately called him “darn near unhittable,” and the Cubs already have more than enough talent on their roster to make the playoffs – the measure of success in this magical season.

Remember the original, overarching purpose of 2015 for the Cubs: Develop a young core of prospects into major-league players prepared for anything once their extended run of consistency begins.

Do the impressionable Cubs look like they lack leadership or direction?

They have concocted a chemistry that works.

Under manager Joe Maddon, the Cubs slowly have developed an identity as a team that never quits, and a confidence that they can win every game.

Maddon talks all the time about believing in magic. Trading for Utley would suggest, deep down, perhaps the Cubs don’t. If they truly do, the Cubs front office will prove it by standing pat with Utley available as a rental player for the final 7 weeks. There is something to be said for an organization showing faith in the status quo – especially when it’s working.

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An Oregon Hawk runner greets a pack of potential tacklers during practice last week. The Hawks have thrived in the past on a ball-control, grinding offense to compete in the Big Northern West. Oregon players believe in the system, and feel that this year the Hawks could knock off some of the top teams in the division.

TIME ON THEIR SIDE Hawks hanging hat on ball-control style in 2015

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5550 @pm222

Jerrick Orsted likes holding the football.

As Oregon’s quarterback, he better.

The Hawks are a possession-based team that relies on the running game to wear out opponents and control the clock. Entering his senior year, Orsted is the perfect option for this style of play.

He has developed a feel for the tempo of the game, and is careful to not make costly turnovers.

“Holding the ball is what we’re good at,”

• The Hawks strung together three consecutive wins in the final three games of the regular season to earn an at-large playoff berth for the second straight season. Oregon beat Chicago Raby before losing to Newman in the second round of the playoffs.

Orsted said. “It’s what we’re going to try to do all year long. Look what we did against Lutheran last year. Granted, we didn’t win, but it was a big shock for everyone.”

“We moved the ball well against

Lutheran,” said Maverik Good, a senior running back and linebacker. “After the first quarter, I thought it was all ours.

We did a good job of keeping the ball out of their hands.”

The Hawks held the ball for nearly the first 14 minutes – the entirety of the first quarter and into the second – before tailback Brayton Finch scored the game’s first touchdown. The lead was short-lived, as the Crusaders scored four straight touchdowns en route to a 42-14 win. Running back James Robinson was a handful, and scored three times.

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GIRLS TENNIS | 2015 SEASON PREVIEW

Jacobs returns to coaching racket Newman welcomes new girls tennis coach

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Newman tennis coach Frannie Jacobs talks to Kaitlyn Accardi during practice Tuesday at Sauk Valley Community College. Jacobs replaces Ann Propheter as Newman’s girls tennis coach.

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It’s been 2 decades, but Frannie Jacobs is finally back doing something she loves.

The Dixon resident, who coached fresh-soph tennis at her alma mater Oswego High School 20 years ago, has gotten back into coaching this season as the Newman Comets’ new varsity tennis coach.

“It was just the perfect storm,” said Jacobs, adding that she never intended to get back into coaching when she left to become an accountant. “My daughter [Maddy] is a freshman this year at Newman, and they said they were looking for a coach, so I pulled out my old coaching certificate.

Resides: Dixon Occupation: Accountant with Jacobs Builders, & seasonally with Clifton, Larson, Allen in Dixon FYI: Played tennis at Oswego High School and North Central College. … Coached fresh-soph tennis at Oswego 20 years ago.

“They were good circumstances to be able to do this right now. Tennis is definitely my passion, and I’m excited to be coaching again. I’m looking forward to it.”

Jacobs has worked as a seasonal accountant for Clifton, Larson, Allen in Dixon, usually in the spring during tax season.

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Cardinals’ bats quiet among Giants, B3.

Hester accepts role, B6.

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Friendly advice Charles Barkley Former NBA star hopes that Kobe Bryant retires after season. Barkley says that he played two seasons too long, and regrets it.

Happy trails Danny Briere 37-year-old who helped Flyers to Stanley Cup in 2010 retires after 17 seasons. He scored 30 points in Flyers’ playoff run in 2010.

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Sterling slates back to school event The Sterling Golden Warrior Back to School Jamboree will be held Friday at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

Varsity scrimmages on tap are by the boys soccer team at 5:30 p.m., the volleyball team at 6:30 p.m., and the football team at 7:25 p.m.

There will also be freshman and sophomore team scrimmages, and introductions of the volleyball and soccer teams (5:15 p.m.), cross country and girls swimming (6:05 p.m.), and golf and girls tennis (6:50 p.m.).

Cheerleaders (7:05 p.m.) and the pom pon squad (7:45) will also perform, and the booster club will be operating the concession stand.

Kunes teaming up with RFHS Kunes Country Chrysler Dodger Jeep Ram will team up with Rock Falls High School students from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday for a fundraiser for the school’s booster club.

For every person that test drives a 2015 Dodge Dart, Durango, Grand Caravan, or Journey, Dodge will donate $20 to the school, up to $5,000.

BOWLING

Free bowling at Blackhawk All bowlers under the age of 18 are invited to bowl two free games from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

YOUTH SOFTBALL

Iowa team wins after disputed no-hitter An Iowa team advanced to the Little League Softball World Series semifinals Tuesday by beating an opponent forced to play a tiebreaker after it was accused of deliberately losing a game.

The Central Iowa team beat South Snohomish, Washington 3-2 in a rematch ordered by the tournament.

Officials demanded the extra game after it received reports that some teams “did not play with the effort and spirit appropriate” for Little League play.

NHL

Blackhawks’ Danault out for 4 months The Blackhawks say prospect Phillip Danault had surgery on his left hip, and will be held out of hockey-related activities for 4 months.

The operation was for a torn labrum. Danault appeared in two games for the Blackhawks last season.

COLLEGE SPORTS

Teague didn’t disclose issue Former University of Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague failed to disclose that he was facing a gender discrimination complaint at the time he was recruited and hired, according to the school.

The university had hired Parker Executive Search in 2012 to find an athletic director and check the backgrounds of leading candidates. The search failed to reveal that the women’s basketball coach at Virginia Commonwealth University, Beth Cunningham, filed a complaint against Teague when he was athletic director there. VCU settled the complaint for $125,000.

Local events

Today Boys golf 4 p.m.

• Bureau Valley at Hall

Girls golf 4 p.m.

• Orion, Rockridge at Rock Falls

Thursday Boys golf AP

Danica Patrick poses by her new race car Tuesday during a news conference to announce a new sponsorship for her NASCAR team at Stewart-Haas Racing’s headquarters in Kannapolis, N.C.

New paint job for ’16 Patrick gains Nature’s Bakery as sponsor, staying with SHR

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• Dixon, Freeport at Rochelle • Bureau Valley at Midland • Aquin, Stockton at Eastland • West Carroll at Polo 4:15 p.m.

• Marengo at Oregon

Girls golf 4:15 p.m.

• Marengo at Oregon

BY JENNA FRYER Associated Press

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Danica Patrick’s fit and healthy lifestyle has landed her a new sponsor that allows her to stay with Stewart-Haas Racing.

SHR announced a deal Tuesday that makes Nature’s Bakery the primary sponsor of Patrick’s No. 10 Chevrolet beginning next season. The Nevada-based food brand replaces Patrick’s longtime sponsor, GoDaddy.

Nature’s Bakery will place its signature tagline, “Energy for Life’s Great Journeys,” on Patrick’s car for 28 of the 38 Sprint Cup events.

“Our brands align so perfectly, it’s amazing,” said Patrick, who admitted she ate a Nature’s Bakery gluten-free fig bar before the announcement at SHR’s race shop in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Company founder Dave Marson said Patrick, one of the most recognizable athletes in the world with crossover appeal in sports and entertainment, fits the Nature’s Bakery brand.

“All you need to say is ‘Danica’ and people know exactly who you’re talking about,” Marson said. “She has immersed herself and succeeded in a very intense sport, and been recognized for

• Patrick has 105 starts at NASCAR’s top level, with six career top-10 finishes. She won the pole for the Daytona 500 in 2013, and is currently a careerbest 21st in the standings. her efforts.”

Much of Patrick’s marketability was built during a long partnership with GoDaddy that began in 2007. The Internet domain giant – which tweeted its congratulations to Patrick, Stewart-Haas Racing, and Nature’s Bakery on the partnership – has been her main backer since the 2010 IndyCar season when she was with Andretti Autosport, and it followed her to NASCAR. But the company said in April that this third Sprint Cup season with Patrick would be its last in NASCAR, which forced Patrick to worry about funding her racing career for the first time in probably a dozen years.

GoDaddy’s sponsorship agreement was in line with Patrick’s contract with SHR, and both deals ran only through the 2015 season. The loss of funding meant SHR needed a replacement sponsor in order to keep

Patrick, who could also have tried to sign with another Cup team.

She wanted to remain at SHR, with co-owner Tony Stewart, reigning Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick, and Kurt Busch, and seemed confident that her marketability and appeal to such a wide audience would help land a sponsor that fit her own brand. She said “nope” Tuesday when asked if she even spoke to other NASCAR organizations.

“I was really fortunate that I didn’t have to; this is where I wanted to be,” she said. “I really feel like family here, and this is where I want to be, and I really am fortunate that I didn’t have to look anywhere else.”

Patrick said representing Nature’s Bakery, a company new to NASCAR, is “a great deal of responsibility.”

“They have ambitious goals, and they’re going to rely on me and everyone at Stewart-Haas Racing to deliver,” she said. “I have ambitious goals, too. It’s why I came to NASCAR, and specifically to Stewart-Haas Racing.

There’s still a lot I want to achieve in this sport, and I’m looking to continue my professional journey with a brand as determined as I am.”

Today Auto racing 10 a.m.

• NASCAR Trucks, practice for UNOH 200, at Bristol, Tenn., FS1 7:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Trucks, UNOH 200, at Bristol, Tenn., FS1

Golf 2 p.m.

• USGA, U.S. Men’s Amateur, first round, at Olympia Fields, Ill., FS1

Little League softball 8 p.m.

• World Series, championship, at Portland, Ore., ESPN2 Noon

Golf in many good hands Deep pool of young talent evident in 2015 majors

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

AP

Jordan Spieth won the first two majors of the year, and then went on to play well at the next two only to come up short. The lesson is that golf’s talent pool is deeper than it ever has been. else), and Woods was 18 under when he won at Medinah in 2006.

Spieth wound up three shots behind Jason Day. Don’t feel sorry for Spieth without considering the plight of Justin Rose. He was 14 under at the Masters. He was 14 under at the PGA Championship. And he finished a combined 10 shots out of the lead.

“I thought 14-under par would be great,” Rose said Sunday at Whistling Straits. “Actually, it’s ironic that’s what I finished on, but I thought that would be a winning score.”

It was only good for fourth place.

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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – The last two majors should emphasize how remarkable it was that Jordan Spieth won the first two.

Consider the numbers.

Spieth was only the fourth player since 1960 who went to the British Open with a chance to win the third leg of the Grand Slam. He was 14-under par at St. Andrews, a number topped only five previous times at golf’s oldest championship.

This year, it didn’t even get him into a playoff.

Then, he went to the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits with a chance to join Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods as the only players to win three majors in 1 year. Spieth lived up to the occasion by posting 17-under par.

In the 57 years of stroke play at the PGA Championship, only two players were more shots under par. Woods beat Bob May in a playoff after they finished 18 under (they were five shots clear of everyone

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The theme coming out of the 2015 majors is that golf is in a good spot in the post-Tiger era.

Spieth, Rory McIlroy, and Day are Nos. 1-2-3 in the world, and they have combined to win five of the last six majors.

Day is the old man in the group. He’s 27.

With a bunker shot that only Spieth could make look easy, he birdied the 16th hole at Whistling Straits, and closed with two pars to break by one shot the record Woods set in 2000. Spieth ended the year at 54 under in the four majors.

Some context is in order.

Spieth matched the 72-hole record at Augusta National (18 under) on a much stronger course than when Woods set the mark in 1997.

Woods, however, won three majors that year, and he won the U.S. Open and British Open by a combined 23 shots. Anyone who stood near the 18th green at Pebble Beach and gazed at that large leaderboard, with Woods at 12 under and no one else better than 3 over, will appreciate it as the greatest performance in major championship history.

Spieth’s major season still doesn’t touch what Woods did in 2000, or Hogan in 1953 when he won all three majors he played.

The low scores Spieth posted were required to even have a chance at the majors, except for his four-shot win at Augusta. Spieth knows that. Sure, he was one shot out of a playoff at St. Andrews. He also was a 12-foot eagle putt

by Dustin Johnson from having to settle for only a green jacket this year.

• Twins at Yankees or Mariners at Rangers, MLB 6 p.m.

• Giants at Cardinals, FSN 7 p.m.

• Tigers at Cubs, ESPN 9 p.m.

• White Sox at Angels, CSN

Soccer 1:30 p.m.

• UEFA Champions, Shakhtar Donetsk at Rapid Wien, FSN 5:55 p.m.

• Women’s international friendly, Costa Rica vs.

U.S., at Chattanooga, Tenn., ESPN2

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New energy for Irish Sanford brings different feel to ND offense

BY RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Mike Sanford will drop into a lineman’s threepoint stance, split out wide like a receiver, and even break into a backpedal like a defensive back during quarterback drills at Notre Dame.

The new Fighting Irish offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach brings a different kind of energy to coach Brian Kelly’s staff, along with new ideas.

Since taking over the Fighting Irish six seasons ago, Kelly has leaned on trusted and longtime assistants to execute his vision for the offense. Hiring Sanford was a step out of Kelly’s comfort zone, but he insists the change has less to do with Kelly and more to do to with what is now available to him at Notre Dame.

“I think what it signals more than anything else is that at Notre Dame, we have the resources now to bring in the very best,” Kelly told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “And if we don’t do that, then shame on us.”

At 33 years old, Sanford is a rising coaching star who had plenty of options when Kelly came

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New Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Sanford has brought a new energy to the Irish. calling after last season, looking for a new quarterbacks coach. Ohio State coach Urban Meyer was among those who courted Sanford after he spent one season as offensive coordinator at Boise State. Before that, Sanford had spent most of his 10-year career working under Jim Harbaugh and David Shaw at Stanford. His father, Mike Sanford, was also a longtime college coach.

The Notre Dame mystique helped lure the younger Sanford to South Bend.

“Just being able to coach

at what I consider the purest college football program in America that still values the academics and the university experience, but you’re also playing with the expectations of winning championships,” he said during Notre Dame media day. “Just that combination and the kind of young men you have a chance to coach is unique to this place.”

Kelly said his priority was to hire the best quarterback coach he could find.

“And then along the way, as I spent more time with [Sanford], it was pretty clear in my mind that I had found more than just a quarterback coach,” Kelly said.

So he made Sanford offensive coordinator, too.

“Mike Sanford brings in a whole different set of ideas to the room,” Kelly said. “So when I walk into that room, I don’t have all the ideas. It felt like for the last 4 or 5 years, that I had to provide all the energy in that room.

And now Mike provides a great deal of the ideas and the energy, and along with [receivers coach] Mike Denbrock now, Mike can take that and now we’ve got something brewing pretty good.”

TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Girls golf Tuesday’s results at Westlake Village, Winnebago Par 35

ROCK FALLS 222, WINNEBAGO 264 Medalist: Payton Law (RF) 51 Rock Falls scores: Liz Lego 56, Tess Schaefer 53, Adison Wolf 62, Nikki Arduini 63

Local golf Emerald Hill Women’s Association Tuesday’s results Play of the day: O-N-E-S (score for holes beginning with letters O, N, E, S, less ½-handicap) 1st place: Donna Brooks 2nd place: Sylvia Wiersema 3rd place: Sharon Hammer Chip-in: Hammer Birdies: Brooks, Hammer

MLB American League East Division W L Pct New York 66 52 .559 Toronto 66 54 .550 Baltimore 61 57 .517 Tampa Bay 59 60 .496 Boston 53 66 .445 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 72 46 .610 Minnesota 59 60 .496 Detroit 56 61 .479 Chicago 55 62 .470 Cleveland 55 63 .466 West Division W L Pct Houston 65 55 .542 Los Angeles 62 57 .521 Texas 60 58 .508 Seattle 56 64 .467 Oakland 51 69 .425 Wild Card W L Pct Toronto 66 54 .550 Los Angeles 62 57 .521 Baltimore 61 57 .517 Texas 60 58 .513 Minnesota 59 60 .496 Tampa Bay 59 60 .496 Detroit 56 61 .479 Chicago 55 62 .470 Seattle 56 64 .467 Cleveland 55 63 .466 Boston 53 66 .445 Oakland 51 69 .425

GB — 1 5 7½ 13½ GB — 13½ 15½ 16½ 17 GB — 2½ 4 9 14 GB +4 — ½ 1 2½ 2½ 4½ 5½ 6 6 8½ 11

Tuesday’s results N.Y. Yankees 8, Minnesota 4 N.Y. Mets 5, Baltimore 3 Toronto 8, Philadelphia 5 Boston 9, Cleveland 1 Kansas City 3, Cincinnati 1, 13 innings Seattle 3, Texas 2 Houston 3, Tampa Bay 2, 10 innings L.A. Angels 5, Chicago White Sox 3 Detroit at Chicago Cubs, late L.A. Dodgers at Oakland, late Today’s games Minnesota (E.Santana 2-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Eovaldi 12-2), 12:05 p.m.

Seattle (Montgomery 4-5) at Texas (D.Holland 0-1), 1:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (A.Wood 8-7) at Oakland (Chavez 6-12), 2:35 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 7-6) at Baltimore (U.Jimenez 9-7), 6:05 p.m.

Toronto (Buehrle 13-5) at Philadelphia (Morgan 3-4), 6:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Kluber 8-12) at Boston (J.Kelly 5-6), 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Guthrie 8-7) at Cincinnati (Sampson 2-1), 6:10 p.m.

Detroit (Da.Norris 2-2) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 8-8), 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Karns 7-5) at Houston (Keuchel 14-6), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 8-8) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 4-9), 9:05 p.m.

Wild Card W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 70 47 .598 +2½ Chicago 67 49 .578 — San Francisco 65 54 .546 3½ Washington 59 59 .500 9 Arizona 58 60 .492 10 San Diego 57 62 .479 11½ Atlanta 53 65 .449 15 Cincinnati 51 66 .436 16½ Milwaukee 51 70 .421 18½ Tuesday’s results N.Y. Mets 5, Baltimore 3 Toronto 8, Philadelphia 5 Kansas City 3, Cincinnati 1, 13 innings Pittsburgh 9, Arizona 8, 15 innings Miami 9, Milwaukee 6 San Francisco 2, St. Louis 0 Washington 15, Colorado 6 Detroit at Chicago Cubs, late L.A. Dodgers at Oakland, late Atlanta at San Diego, late Today’s games Miami (Koehler 8-10) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 3-7), 1:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (A.Wood 8-7) at Oakland (Chavez 6-12), 2:35 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 8-6) at San Diego (T.Ross 8-9), 2:40 p.m.

Arizona (Ray 3-8) at Pittsburgh (Happ 0-1), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 7-6) at Baltimore (U.Jimenez 9-7), 6:05 p.m.

Toronto (Buehrle 13-5) at Philadelphia (Morgan 3-4), 6:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Guthrie 8-7) at Cincinnati (Sampson 2-1), 6:10 p.m.

San Francisco (M.Cain 2-3) at St. Louis (Jai.Garcia 5-4), 6:15 p.m.

Detroit (Da.Norris 2-2) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 8-8), 7:05 p.m.

Washington (Strasburg 6-6) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 7-5), 7:40 p.m.

Tuesday’s box score

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IP H R ER BB SO San Francisco Vogelsong W,9-8 6 2 0 0 1 5 Osich H,4 1 0 0 0 0 1 Romo H,26 1 0 0 0 0 3 Lopez 0 0 0 0 1 0 Casilla S,29-34 1 0 0 0 0 2 St. Louis Lynn L,9-8 6 /3 4 2 2 5 6 Choate 0 0 0 0 0 0 Maness 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 Lyons 1 2 0 0 0 0 Cishek 1 0 0 0 1 1 Choate pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.

Lopez pitched to 1 batter in the 9th.

HBP–by Choate (Belt), by Lynn (Maxwell).

Midwest League Eastern Division W L Pct. GB Fort Wayne 33 17 .660 — West Michigan 29 20 .592 3½ South Bend 26 24 .520 7 Bowling Green 25 25 .500 8 Lake County 24 25 .490 8½ x-Lansing 24 26 .480 9 Dayton 22 28 .440 11 Great Lakes 22 28 .440 11 Western Division W L Pct. GB Kane County 37 13 .740 — Peoria 32 18 .640 5 x-Quad Cities 30 19 .612 6½ Cedar Rapids 27 23 .540 10 Beloit 20 29 .408 16½ Wisconsin 17 31 .354 19 Burlington 17 33 .340 20 Clinton 12 38 .240 25 x-clinched first half Tuesday’s results West Michigan 7, Great Lakes 1 South Bend 7, Dayton 2 Lake County 7, Lansing 3 Clinton 5, Burlington 3 Kane County 1, Cedar Rapids 0 Peoria 6, Beloit 0 Wisconsin at Quad Cities, ppd., rain Fort Wayne 8, Bowling Green 3 Today’s games Wisconsin at Quad Cities, 6 p.m., 1st game Great Lakes at West Michigan, 6 p.m.

Lake County at Lansing, 6:05 p.m.

Dayton at South Bend, 6:05 p.m.

Clinton at Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Kane County at Cedar Rapids, 6:35 p.m.

Beloit at Peoria, 7 p.m.

Fort Wayne at Bowling Green, 7:05 p.m.

Wisconsin at Quad Cities, 8:30 p.m., 2nd game

NFL preseason Thursday’s games Detroit at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Friday’s games Atlanta at N.Y. Jets, 6:30 p.m.

Seattle at Kansas City, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games Baltimore at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Miami at Carolina, 6 p.m.

New England at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago at Indianapolis, 6:30 p.m.

Jacksonville at N.Y. Giants, 6:30 p.m.

Oakland at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Denver at Houston, 7 p.m.

San Diego at Arizona, 9 p.m.

WNBA EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct New York 16 7 .696 Indiana 14 9 .609 Washington 14 9 .609 Chicago 15 11 .577 Connecticut 12 12 .500 Atlanta 9 15 .375 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct x-Minnesota 18 7 .720 Phoenix 15 10 .600 Tulsa 12 14 .462 Los Angeles 8 16 .333 San Antonio 7 18 .280 Seattle 7 19 .269 x-clinched playoff spot Tuesday’s results Tulsa 74, Phoenix 59 Indiana at Los Angeles, late Today’s games New York at San Antonio, 7 p.m.

Washington at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

GB — 2 2 2½ 4½ 7½ GB — 3 6½ 9½ 11 11½

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The Cardinals’ Stephen Piscotty singles during the first inning Tuesday against the Giants at Busch Stadium. The Giants won 2-0.

Giants shut out Cardinals Sox lose to Angels; Cubs rallying after rain delay By the Associated Press

Ryan Vogelsong pitched six innings of two-hit ball, and ace Madison Bumgarner keyed a seventh-inning rally with his first career pinch hit, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium.

Brandon Crawford doubled leading off the fifth for the Giants’ first hit when left fielder Brandon Moss couldn’t quite hold onto his drive down the line. He also had a runscoring groundout in the sixth for the first run.

The Giants have won six of eight, and handed the Cardinals, who got a strong rebound outing from Lance Lynn, just their 19th home loss compared with 45 wins.

The teams have combined for five runs the first two games of a threegame series.

Garrett Richards (12-9) was charged with three runs – two earned – and • Giants (Cain 2-3) at eight hits in seven-plus Cardinals (Garcia 5-4), innings, with four strike6:15 p.m. (FSN/95.7 FM) outs and no walks.

• Tigers (Norris 2-2) at Huston Street pitched a Cubs (Lester 8-8), 7:05 perfect ninth for his 29th p.m. (ESPN/780 AM) save in 33 chances.

• White Sox (Samardzija Jose Abreu had a two8-8) at Angels (Weaver out RBI double in the 4-9), 9:05 p.m. (CSN/ sixth for the Sox, and 670 AM) Adam Eaton drove in a run with a groundout in Vogelsong (9-8) struck the eighth. out five and walked Cubs trail Tigers 6-5 one while throwing 101 t h r o u g h s i x : Detroit pitches. It was his third hit three home runs in straight start in place of the first two innings off Mike Leake, who was Cubs starter Jason Hamacquired at the non- mel, and held a 5-2 lead waiver trade deadline, before a lenghty rain but has been sidelined by delay stopped play at a hamstring injury.

Wrigley Field.

Angels 5, White Sox 3: The Tigers added Kole Calhoun and Albert another run once play Pujols homered in the resumed in the fourth, first inning against John before Cubs left fielder Danks, and Los Angeles Kyle Schwarber hit a held on at home to beat three-run homer to right field to make it 6-5. the White Sox.

Today’s games

Utley could disrupt chemistry HAUGH

for his new position.

If Utley arrived, Coghlan still could play left field against righties, but If Utley arrives before that likely would mean the Aug. 31 waiver-trade benching either Kyle deadline, somebody Schwarber or Miguel either must go or have Montero, both left-handhis role reduced. ed bats the Cubs value.

Who? Jonathan HerNot to mention how the rera? Herrera, one of the addition of Utley might more popular players in impact the opportunithe clubhouse, started at ties infielder Javier Baez third base Sunday, and receives in September, if has served as an invaluthe Cubs promote him in able bench player on a 2 weeks as expected. roster Maddon uses skillMaddon probably could fully. Sure, Utley offers figure out a way to keep experience the Cubs lack everybody happy, but at second base, but the why bother tinkering with platoon of Castro and the hottest team in the Chris Coghlan hardly National League? Asked screams shortcoming. on Comcast SportsNet Castro, in the midst of before Sunday’s game a terrible year, still has about a potential trade value despite the occafor Utley, Coghlan sional error – such as Fri- answered candidly. day when he had three “To be honest with hits, or last week when you, there is the selfish he made an impossible nature of, as a competicatch in foul territory. tor, you’re like, ‘I can do Coghlan, who recently this and I wish they started playing second would believe in me,’ but base against right-hand- then you’re also going, ers when Addison Russell ‘If Chase Utley gives us replaced Castro at short- the best chance …,’” stop, provides the leftCoghlan said. “I played handed pop many find with Chase in the same appealing about Utley. division. He was one of After a two-home run my favorite players comgame Friday, Coghlan ing up, so I would love to had 13 in 329 at-bats – have Chase Utley. But if excellent power potential it doesn’t work out, I feel CONTINUED FROM B1

it would also be a benefit where I could be able to do that role.”

On the flip side of Coghlan’s team-first mentality to accept any role, reports say Utley insists on getting a guarantee of playing time before he approves any trade.

Why should the Cubs guarantee a gimpy 36-year-old anything?

Can the six-time All-Star guarantee his aging body won’t break down again before October?

The Cubs, Giants, Yankees, and Angels remain Utley’s most likely destinations, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Getting 13 hits in his first 26 at-bats after returning from an ankle injury, including a home run Saturday, made some people forget how bad Utley was before going on the disabled list June 24, when he barely was hitting his weight – .179. That’s part of Utley’s history too.

For the 67-49 Cubs, resisting the urge to acquire Utley has nothing to do with the price.

It has everything to do with the potential cost of trying to fix something that isn’t broken.

National League East Division W L Pct GB New York 64 55 .538 — Washington 59 59 .500 4½ Atlanta 53 65 .449 10½ Miami 49 70 .412 15 Philadelphia 46 73 .387 18 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 76 43 .639 — Pittsburgh 70 47 .598 5 Chicago 67 49 .578 7½ Cincinnati 51 66 .436 24 Milwaukee 51 70 .421 26 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 67 51 .568 — San Francisco 65 54 .546 2½ Arizona 58 60 .492 9 San Diego 57 62 .479 10½ Colorado 48 69 .410 18½

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One last visit to New Minor Forcing

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Seth Shostak, who is the senior astronomer and director at the Center for SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence) Research, said, “The moon stabilizes Earth’s obliquity.

Well, almost. The tilt actually varies between 22 and 24.5 degrees – and the variation is enough to induce such environmental inconveniences as the occasional ice age. Without the moon, it might be much worse.”

For the last eight columns, we have been looking at New Minor Forcing.

Here is one final example, more for the play than the bidding.

What should South do in six diamonds after

West leads the club king and shifts to his singleton spade?

Does it make a difference if West initially leads his spade?

This was a tough se-

quence to an almost-laydown slam.

Note that South cannot bid three no-trump over three diamonds without a club stopper.

South starts with seven side-suit winners: four spades and three hearts.

So, if he can take five diamond tricks, he will be up to 12.

He does not need a favorable major-suit split.

Declarer wins trick two, plays a trump to his hand, ruffs a club on the board, draws trumps, and claims.

If West leads a spade, South draws two rounds of trumps to see the bad break.

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COLLEGE SPORTS

Union plans halted by latest ruling

Dixon Duchesses Coach: Steve Boll (4th season) 2014: Tied for sixth at Belvidere North Sectional.

Roster Sara Ackerson Jr. Alane Bratt So. Adela Bajramoska So. Allison Bay Fr. Paige Colby So. Jacqueline Fazekas Sr. Larissa Gallardo Jr. Katie Hammitt Sr. Jadre Jones So. Aleasha Penn Sr. Miranda Shepperd Sr. Lauren Turffs Sr. Kayli Wolber Sr. Kailey Wollard So. Renata Young Jr. Outlook: With 14 of their 15 players having played tennis last year, experience won’t be an issue for the Duchesses. There should be some good competition to fill out the varsity lineup.

Newman Comets Coach: Frannie Jacobs (1st season) 2014: Fourth at Belvidere North Sectional. Anne Vits & Chantel Ordean (both graduated) qualified for state in doubles.

Roster Kaitlyn Accardi So. Julia Ardis Fr. Terissa Brininger Jr. Natalie Brotheridge So. Sarah Davis Jr. Maddy Jacobs Fr. Hannah Jones Jr. Chloe Klein Fr. Amber Long Fr. Emily Long Sr. Audrey Melton So. Fabi Murillo Sr. Makayla Murphy Sr. Erin Pasley Sr. Emily Schaab Fr. Margaret Smith Sr. Haley Verdick So. Erin Vits So. Olivia Walter Sr. Outlook: A new coach has brought in some new energy, and the Comets boast quite a bit of depth, and have some experienced, talented players at the top of the lineup.

Sterling Golden Warriors Coach: Kelly Reynolds (10th season) 2014: Third at Belvidere North Sectional. Allie Shank & Grace Steinke (both graduated) won sectional doubles title; Anna Ivarson & Maura Scanlan qualified for state in doubles.

Roster Lizeth Aguilar Sr. Rocio Barron Sr. Myra Carrizales Sr. Sonia Chino Fr. Hannah Chromek So. Natasha Dickerson So. Andrea Finn Jr. Bryn Gatz So. Skylar Goff Fr. Katelyn Grell Fr. Abri Hale Sr. Chloe Heal Sr. Maddie Heffelfinger Jr. Lauren Humphreys Fr. Anna Ivarson Jr. Amber Kuhn Fr. Jazmin Leal Sr. Karley Lippens So. Yariela Lopez So. Estela Luna So. Elizabeth Lyman So. Gianna Mancera Sr. Alyssa Marquez Fr. Jade Martinez Sr. Ravyn McCarty Jr. Alyson Meeks Sr. Stephanie Pena Ruiz Jr. Anashia Pendleton Sr. Ali Prescott Sr. Maya Reter So. Sara Rhodes Jr. Alivia Salmon So. Maura Scanlan Sr. Sydney Segretto Sr. Kennedy Shank Jr. Cayhla Smart So. Jarrica Thayer So. Nadia Trujillo Sr. Shannon Winstead Sr. Abbagail Witmer Sr. Kinsey Zacharski Jr. Outlook: Led by returning state qualifiers Ivarson and Scanlan, and several seniors who saw lots of court time last season, the Warriors boast plenty of talent, experience up and down the lineup.

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BY RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Newman’s Emily Long returns the ball during tennis practice Tuesday at Sauk Valley Community College. The Comets are starting their first season with Frannie Jacobs as the head coach.

Comets bring back 12 players RACKET

as a coach all 3 years, and now in my senior year, they’re switching it,” co-captain Emily She also works for her Long said. “But Mrs. husband, Joe Jacobs, Jacobs is bringing a lot of who owns and opernew and different drills ates Jacobs Building in and things, and it makes Dixon. it really fun. I like it a lot, Her jobs don’t keep her and I like her.” as busy in the fall, and Propheter had plenty create the perfect oppor- of success at Newman, tunity for her to get back including a stateonto the courts. She qualifying doubles takes over this spring team of Anne Vits and for longtime Newman Chantel Ordean last coach Ann Propheter, season. But Vits’ little who will still coach the sister, Erin, likes the boys next spring. energy that Jacobs has A former player at already injected into the Oswego and North Cen- program. tral, tennis and coaching “I love Mrs. Propheter run in Jacobs’ family. as a coach, and she was Her mother was a coach very good at what she while she was growdid,” Erin Vits said. “But ing up, and her sister, Mrs. Jacobs has a lot to Heather Henricksen, has offer the team, and she’s been the boys and girls been trying some really tennis coach at Napernew and different things ville North for the last to help build us to be 15 years. better players for our“I’m relying on my selves and as a team. It’s sister a lot, just asking been a little harder for us her what I need to know so far, but it’s nice to be that’s changed from 20 challenged.” years ago,” Jacobs said.

Jacobs has been far “[Inez] Vits has also been from heavy-handed in awesome for me, having taking over the program. been an assistant with Instead of coming in and Ann the last few years; saying it’s her way or the she’s made it very much highway, she has been easier.” very reliant on the The change has been Newman veterans for a smooth one. Prophadvice and counsel. eter coached the Com“She’s been awesome ets during summer so far, because she workouts, but the girls didn’t just come in here haven’t missed a beat and start making us do since fall practice began everything her way,” with Jacobs at the helm. senior co-captain Mar“I was kind of disapgaret Smith said. “She’s pointed at first, because been great about listenI’ve had Mrs. Propheter ing to what we want to CONTINUED FROM B1

keep about the team, and then also working in the things she wants to do.

“I like that give and take, and I think as much as we respect Mrs. Propheter for what she’s done here, the new energy that Mrs. Jacobs brings to the team is something we all respect a lot, as well.”

The Comets lost seven seniors from last season, including state doubles duo Anne Vits and Ordean, but bring back 12 players from last year’s roster. There are 19 Newman girls playing this season, as the program continues to build on the strong foundation Propheter has laid.

And that’s another thing Jacobs knew coming into this gig: Talent and experience will continue to be a strong suit for the Comets.

“This area, for tennis, has good players and good youth programs everywhere,” Jacobs said. “From Emma Hubbs in Dixon to Sara Kipping here at Sauk and Westwood, the girls coming into the program are already good, solid players, which makes it even that much more exciting. Even our beginners are moving along great, thanks to Mrs. Vits being good at teaching them how to play.

“I’m looking forward to coaching this team, and I think we should have a good, solid team this year – and for years to come.”

SOUTH BEND – With or without a union, more rights and benefits are coming for college athletes.

Whether the NCAA schools that compete in big-time athletics can provide enough to keep at bay more ominous threats to college sports remains to be seen.

Even the failed attempt to unionize the Northwestern University football players could be viewed as progress for those still pushing reform.

“I certainly don’t think this is the end of this type of discussion,” said David Ridpath, a professor of sports administration at Ohio University, and president-elect of the Drake Group, a watchdog group for college sports.

“And certainly regardless of what happens, this has energized the athletes’ rights movement for years to come.”

The National Labor Relations Board on Monday blocked a historic bid by Northwestern football players to form the nation’s first college athletes’ union.

In a unanimous decision, the board said the prospect of union and non-union teams in college could lead to different standards at schools – from how much money players receive to how much time they practice – and create competitive imbalances on the field.

The new ruling annuls

a 2014 decision by a regional NLRB director in Chicago, who said scholarship football players are employees under U.S. law, and thus entitled to organize. But Monday’s decision did not directly address the question of whether the players are employees, which allowed the organizers of the movement to claim it was only a setback and not a total defeat.

In explaining its ruling, the board said the biggest factor was the NLRB’s jurisdiction, which extends only to private schools such as Northwestern and Notre Dame. The board repeatedly cited the need for standardized rules and policies in sports.

Collective bargaining rights for one team would disrupt that uniformity. Public universities are subject to state labor laws.

Former Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter, who became the face of the union movement, said the bid to unionize helped advance NCAA reforms such as extended long-term health coverage for athletes, guaranteed 4-year scholarships, and the removal of restrictions on meals for athletes.

Starting this school year, universities can begin paying stipends worth several thousands of dollars to college athletes to cover cost-ofattendance expenses beyond tuition, books, and room and board.

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Northwestern football players gather during practice Monday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, Wis. The National Labor Relations Board overturned a historic ruling that gave Northwestern University football players the go-ahead to form the nation’s first college athletes’ union.

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The running game was strong a week later when Oregon rushed for nearly 200 yards in its 23-13 loss to Byron.

It’s those flashes of dominance that make facing Oregon so daunting. The offense protects the football and methodically trudges down the field. The Hawks are gearing up to do just that again this season in search for their third consecutive trip the playoffs, but they want to do so against the top competition in the Big Northern.

Good wants another shot at Lutheran. Orsted wants another go at Byron. And coach John Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com Bothe is on board for all The Oregon Hawks are confident heading into the of it.

2015 season, and they are eager to be tested by the “I like the fact that best teams in the Big Northern West. they’re competitive about it,” Bothe said. way, and I’m glad they Bothe is entering his “Especially early on want to play those teams. 17th season at Oregon. when it’s a grind. You’re I’ve had some teams His system of power runnot sure how everybody where they’d say they ning fits right in with the feels about football when wouldn’t want to face grueling Big Northern it’s 85 degrees out and Robinson again, so I like schedule. And it’s posyou’re just practicing. that they want to try it sessions like the one “I’m glad they feel that again.” in the opening quarter

Coming Thursday • SVM amps up its season preview schedule as we bring you updates from the AFC Raiders and the Polo Marcos. Don’t miss it! against Lutheran that instill confidence in the returning players that performances like that can be duplicated.

The Hawks will trot out a backfield this season without leading rusher and scorer Garrett Rude, but returning starters Finch, Good and John Ghibellini are expecting strong seasons.

Finch and Ghibellini combined for just shy of 200 carries last season, while Good caught passes out of the backfield and offered a change of pace. The three will be crucial in Oregon’s possession style this season.

“The longer we have the ball,” Good said, “the less time it’s in the opponents’ hands. Our line handles it well, they’re running up and down

the field as fast as they can in practice. Everything’s timed. We’re not worried about us being tired.”

Ghibellini has had a good camp and impressed coaches and his quarterback throughout camp. Orsted kept an eye on his teammate over the offseason, and couldn’t help but notice the work the ballcarrier put in.

“He makes plays,” Orsted said. “Once he gets going, we’ll keep hitting that all game, all year.”

While Bothe shares excitement for his skill position players, he’s also been impressed by the play of his linemen, who are being asked to be on the field for these potential long drives.

Senior Matthew Stevens has stood out as an impact player.

“Stevens, he’s got a lot of natural ability,” Bothe said. “I think he’s performing better than any coach thought he would have. He has the ability to be on the field and make plays, so it’s great to see.”

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Practices with Indy will help Bears

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Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo passes Monday during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the St. Louis Rams in Oxnard, Calif. Romo is on a string of 4 straight days of practices, an accomplishment the oft-injured QB has not accomplished since the 2013 season.

Back to back to back to back Romo practices for 4 days in a row for first time since 2013

BY SCHUYLER DIXON Associated Press

OXNARD, Calif. – Tony Romo had to wait until after Dallas’ first joint practice with St. Louis to see if his surgically repaired back would feel good enough to make it through a second straight day with the Rams.

The 35-year-old quarterback gave himself the go-ahead Tuesday, which meant he was practicing for 4 consecutive days for the first time since 2013, between the two back surgeries he had in just 8 months.

“I wish there was an exact thing to tell you, but there’s not exact every day, not exact every week,” Romo said before wrapping up with the Rams at the Cowboys’ training camp facility.

“Sometimes you know the night before. I was like, going into yesterday, you weren’t 100 percent

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Yards 3,705

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positive, because we hadn’t done it in a long time.”

Romo had 3 days off last week while skipping the preseason opener in San Diego, and he figured he could make it through two regular workouts before the visit from the Rams.

The Cowboys are off Wednesday, and Romo is in line to make his preseason debut Sunday at San Francisco.

“I think his offseason has been completely different this year than it’s been the last couple of years,” coach Jason Garrett said. “He was a full participant in our off-

Yards 3,697

TD 27

Int 12

season program. So he’s in a different place right now than he was the last couple of years.”

And practice has been a little different with the Rams in town, another motivation for Romo. He said Tuesday’s session would be closer to a scrimmage, and therefore more like a preseason game, than Monday’s work.

“I’m going to go ahead because I’m the guy who’s got to tell everybody what to do at the line with where we’re going, what we’re trying to get into,” Romo said.

“So in some ways I have to be more prepared in

these 2 days than others, just otherwise it can just look really silly versus a team who wants to blitz a lot like the Rams do.”

For example, Romo was intercepted Monday

by Rams defensive end Ethan Westbrooks on an errant screen pass to Joseph Randle after getting quick pressure.

“You’ll be prepared during the season, but if you’re not a little bit right now from my position, it can expose you into looking silly,” he said.

Romo, coming off the most efficient season of his career in helping the Cowboys win the NFC East at 12-4, said 4 straight days of work doesn’t change the daily maintenance required to take care of his back. And he sounded as if a day off during the week would remain part of his routine when the regular season starts.

fter breaking camp in Bourbonnais on Sunday and taking the day off Monday, the Bears had their first training camp practice of the year at Halas Hall on Tuesday. But for most of the coaches and players, their minds were elsewhere.

Immediately after practice, the team boarded buses at Halas Hall to head to the airport and fly to Indianapolis for what could prove to be the most important week of the preseason for a number of players on the roster bubble.

The Bears will hold fullsquad practices against the Colts today and Thursday at the Colts’ practice facility before facing Indianapolis there in the second exhibition game on Saturday night.

Coach John Fox acknowledged after Tuesday’s practice that working against another club does give him a better idea of what he’s got and who his guys are.

“I think at this point, they get kind of tired of beating on each other,” Fox said. “We’ve been doing it all offseason, as well as at training camp.

It’s been my experience that guys like it. We did it a year ago in Denver, and it’s something that I think will kind of grow more and more as we move forward.”

Kyle Long said from a player’s perspective, he thinks there’s a lot to be learned from this week.

“It’ll be a good idea to see how they practice, and how they go about their business, and also get an opportunity to see some other guys in a practice setting,” Long said. “You know we get to practice against them twice, get to play against them Saturday, so that’ll be a really good experience for a lot of the younger guys, and for all of us.”

As much as coaches want to see their players go full-speed against top competition, and the players want to prove themselves against the best, there is a danger in these joint practices, as

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witnessed by the brawl that broke out last week between Washington and the Texans.

Fox says he and Colts’ coach Chuck Pagano are aware of the dangers, and think they have things under control.

“One of the things you learn through experience is we’re only going 2 days instead of 3 days,” Fox said.

“That third day, things get a little chippy, so I think part of the planning is looking at that third day. So we’ll work like we did last week prior to Miami the day before the game’s scheduled, and we’ll practice with our own team at Lucas Oil on Friday.”

While there is obviously no benefit to teams brawling among themselves, or with other clubs in practice, it is invaluable to see guys going full-speed against comparable competition.

Especially for a new coaching staff and front office.

Coaches can push players as hard as they want, but they’re not going to consistently attack teammates in practice the way they will other teams.

You can also hope your players go all-out in exhibitions, but let’s be honest: when you tell a guy he’s getting 15 to 20 plays and then watching with a baseball cap on for the bulk of the evening, how likely are they to actually get to top-end?

The next 2 days in Indianapolis, and the practice tapes they will compile, are probably going to be the best opportunity of the preseason for Fox and company to determine what they’re made of, and for those young men to secure a job in the NFL.

FALCONS

Hester happy knowing role in Falcons’ offense Former Bears return specialist will get repetitions as receiver in Atlanta’s new scheme last year as the fourth option behind Julio Jones, Roddy Year Team Rec. Yards TD White and Harry Douglas, FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – 2007 Bears 20 299 2 Hester caught 38 passes for 504 Devin Hester didn’t sound 2008 Bears 51 665 3 yards and two TDs. exactly thrilled when he arrived 2009 Bears 57 757 3 Hester had hoped to move up for the start of his second 2010 Bears 40 475 4 the depth chart when Douglas training camp with the Atlanta 2011 Bears 26 369 1 was released, but the Falcons Falcons.

2012 Bears 23 242 1 signed Leonard Hankerson as The four-time Pro Bowl return 2013 Bears 0 0 0 a free agent, and drafted Justin specialist said he didn’t fully 2014 Falcons 38 504 2 Hardy in the fourth round. understand what his role would As the NFL career leader with be as a receiver in new coordi20 touchdown returns, Hester nator Kyle Shanahan’s offense. eight seasons with the Bears, is still dynamic at his main job, Now that the Falcons are past and particularly during 5 difficult years playing alongside getting named to his fourth Pro the first preseason game, Hesquarterback Jay Cutler.

Bowl squad last season. ter says everything has been That’s not the case with FalHe’s currently listed as the No. better defined. cons quarterback Matt Ryan.

5 receiver, but he takes pride as a “This is my third position at “Yeah, it is definitely more playmaker in both roles. receiver,” Hester said. “I’ve positive feedback,” Hester said.

“I put it out here on the field, never played the X [spot on the “He’s more open [to suggesand at the end of the day, I outside of the formation]. This tions], and he’s more talkative. know the role I have is for speyear I’m playing the X. Three different positions in my course Matt is 24/7 rallying his troops. cial teams on kickoff and punt It’s fun. He’s the type of quarreturns,” he said. “I know that’s in the league. This is a new in the back of their minds, to position now, playing the X, so terback who goes through his progressions and whatever keep me fresh. So it definitely I’m getting used to it.” coverages he gets, that’s the does affect my contribution on Hester has always been receiver he’s going to.” offense.” eager to show he’s more than From 2007-2012 with the Receivers coach Terry Roban ace return specialist. It’s Bears, Hester averaged 36.2 iskie said he understands Hesbeen an ongoing theme in his catches and 12.9 yards per catch, ter’s passion, but believes he 10-year NFL career. and had 14 touchdown catches. won’t let ego get in the way.

Hester said he understands He had no receptions and “His role is to win a game,” his primary role with Atlanta is wasn’t targeted in 2013, so Robiskie said last week. “Tell the same as it was in Chicago, Hester was pleased when to give the offense better field him I said so. I don’t care what Atlanta signed him to a 3-year position as a punt and kickoff he is. He can be the quarterback deal last year guaranteeing $9 if he wants – as long as he can returner. million and promising a role in go out there and win the game.

But regarding his chance to the offense.

Wherever we send him, go win be featured at receiver, Hester Used primarily in the slot often felt ignored in his first the game. That’s his role.”

BY GEORGE HENRY Associated Press

Hester at receiver

AP

Falcons wide receiver Devin Hester catches a pass during camp in Flowery Branch, Ga. Hester wasn’t exactly pleased with his role in the offense when Atlanta opened training camp. Hester, a star special teams returner, has talked frequently during his 10-year career about the same topic.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff(s), vs.

MARK A. WOLBER, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND MEMBERSALLIANCE CREDIT UNION, Defendant(s).

Case No. 15 CH 11 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on September 17, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OLD LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 720 S. JEFFERSON AVENUE, DIXON, IL 61021 P.I.N. 07-08-04-160-008 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

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

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE - DIXON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

C. RAY SMITH AKA C. R. SMITH, THERESA A. SMITH and VILLAGE OF WEST BROOKLYN, Defendants.

14-CH-93 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 741 1ST STREET WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on June 9, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 05-17-07-427-004 Commonly known as: 741 1st Street, West Brooklyn, IL 61378 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

The Judgment amount is $182,338.65.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Lee County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 – 1:30 P.M. 711 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, DIXON, IL 61021

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DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #2 OF THE TOWN OF HAHNAMAN Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday September 1, 2015 being the first Tuesday of said month, a Drainage District Election will be held at the resident of James Egan, 29269 Yates Road, Deer Grove, IL 61243, for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Drainage District #2 of the Town of Hahnaman, County of Whiteside, and State of Illinois.

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 polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m.

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court August 19, 21 & 25 2015 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT 32 OF THE TOWN OF HOPKINS Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 being the first Tuesday of said month, a Drainage District Election will be held at the resident of Frank McCue, 23840 Moline Road, Sterling, IL 61081 for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Drainage District #2 of the Town of Hopkins, County of Whiteside, and State of Illinois.

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 polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m.

August 19, 21 & 25 2015 DRAINGAGE ELECTION NOTICE FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #3 OF THE TOWN OF HAHNAMAN Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 being the first Tuesday of said month, a drainage District Election will be held at the resident of Roland Egan, 3241 County Line Road, Deer Grove, IL 61243, for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Drainage District #3 of the Town of Hahnaman, County of Whiteside, and State of Illinois.

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 polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 p.m.

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court August 19, 21 & 25 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF HELEN K. DUNCAN, Deceased No 2015 P 45 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors of the death of Helen K. Duncan. Letters of Office were issued on May 5, 2015 to Dreama S. Brainerd as Independent Executor, whose address is 507 Sangamon Lane, Dixon, Illinois 61021 amd whose attorney is Ronald F. Coplan, P.C., 114 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 190, Morrison, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Court, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the personal representative, or both, within six months from the date of publication of this notice or 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to claimants. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the attorney and to the representative and to the representative's attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 28th day of July, 2015 Dreama S. Brainerd, Independent Executor Independent Executor: Dreama S. Brainerd 507 Sangamon Lane, Dixon, IL 61021 Attorney: Ronald F. Coplan Ronald F. Coplan, P.C. 114 East Main Street, PO Box 190 Morrison, IlL 61270 Phone: 815-772-7441 Fax: 815-772-7702 Aug. 12, 19, 26, 2015

At the premises I, Lyle Dirks, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois in the case entitled Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., Plaintiff v. Wendy S. Jones and Illinois Housing Development Authority, Defendants, case No. 2015 CH 2 as sale officer, to conduct the sale, will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualified bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Ten (10) in Block Fifteen (15) in Dement’s Addition to the Town (now City) of Dixon, situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois, commonly known as 711 South College Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021. DESCRIPTION: 2 bedroom ranch home with 1 bath, central air with approximately 1089 square feet of living area and one car detached garage. INSPECTION: Contact Natalie Cole at Sterling Federal Bank, 815-288-3327 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 2014 and all subsequent years. TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale officer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale. Any sale is subject to court approval. Any specific restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale. Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

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

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., September 1st, 2015 at the Whiteside County Highway Office, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270, 815-7727651 and at that time publicly opened and read for the following: LEACHATE TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT Remove existing leachate tank at Whiteside County's closed Landfill and replace with a new tank and install associated appurtenances including pumps, piping and manhole.

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.

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/112).

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

By Order of Russell Renner, P.E. S.E. County Engineer Whiteside County Aug. 13 & 19, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS

FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff(s), vs.

MARK A. WOLBER, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND MEMBERSALLIANCE CREDIT UNION, Defendant(s).

Case No. 15 CH 11 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on September 17, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OLD LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: PART OF LOT 2, BLOCK 96 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 96; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 96, 60 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 96, 159.79 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 96; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE SAID EASTERLY LINE, 63.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 96; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, 140.26 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Common Address: 720 S. JEFFERSON AVENUE, DIXON, IL 61021 P.I.N. 07-08-04-160-008 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

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

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com MA # 14-03035 Aug. 5, 12, 19, 2015

NOTICE TO BID

BID #B-2015-09-08 CITY OF STERLING City Clerk Bid Specifications For Snow Removal Services for City Parking Lots and Alleys The City of Sterling wishes to secure bids for Snow Removal Services for city parking lots and alleys located in and adjacent to the Central Business District.

The city will accept sealed bids at the office of the City Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081 till 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at that time bids will be opened and read aloud.

Specifications for this work are available from the City Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081. If you have any questions you may contact Brad Schrader/Superintendent of Public Works at 815-632-6657. The City of Sterling reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities and to award the bid to the most responsible contractor in the best interest of the city.

By order of Marie Rombouts City Clerk August 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22 2015

STATE OF ILLINOIS TO THE LEE COUNTY BOARD COUNTY OF LEE IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Petitioner's Name: Coventine Fidis Address: 1808 Twin Oaks Dixon, Illinois 61021 PETITION NO. 15-PC-60 PETITION: SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT The Petitioner, Coventine Fidis, states as follows: 1. The Petitioner owns the real estate legally described as: PPN# 16-0135-400-007.

2. The property is located on the north side of Kilgore Road approximately one mile west of Wolverine Road.

The parcel consists of approximately of 11.45 acres.

3. The property is presently zoned as: R-2 Single Family Residential District.

4. For the purpose of: 7 - Lot Subdivision.

LEE COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD: Date: September 7, 2015, at 6:30 p.m.

3rd floor, Conference room, Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East Second Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021 Aug. 19, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE - DIXON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

C. RAY SMITH AKA C. R. SMITH, THERESA A. SMITH and VILLAGE OF WEST BROOKLYN, Defendants.

14-CH-93 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 741 1ST STREET WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on June 9, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: COMMENCING AT A POINT 20 RODS SOUTH OF A STONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE CHICAGO, BURLINGTON AND QUINCY RAILROAD LOCATED BETWEEN SECTIONS 7 AND 8, THENCE WEST 18 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS, THENCE EAST 18 RODS; THENCE NORTH ON SECTION LINE BETWEEN SECTIONS 7 AND 8 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF WEST BROOKLYN, AND ALSO KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 11 OF ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 10 OF LOTS CONTIGUOUS TO THE TOWN PLAT OF WEST BROOKLYN AS RECORDED IN RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOOK "C" OF PLATS, PAGE 54, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 05-17-07-427-004 Commonly known as: 741 1st Street, West Brooklyn, IL 61378 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

The Judgment amount is $182,338.65.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Lee County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Avonlea Cottage of Dixon Full Time or Part Time RN or LPN, 3-11pm shift Apply in person 503 Country Side Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044 Community Care is now accepting applications for in non-medical home care for seniors in your area!

Free Union Health Insurance.

Free Training! Benefits! $10/Hr. + millage.

815-397-0410 EOE Hiring Those Who Care!

Work with a dedicated, professional team in a homelike environment that promotes healing and quality of life RN/LPN 7P - 7A 36 hours per week, every other weekend and holiday. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Please apply in person Monday through Friday 8am-4pm.

Heritage Health - Mendota 1201 First Avenue Mendota, IL 61342 EOE LPNs & RNs NEEDED for pediatric private duty. Full time days available in Sterling, IL. Benefits!

Sign on bonus! *Must have one year of experience. www.ansjobs. com 1-800-830-2737 ext. 2 Parkway Center in Sterling has a part time Dietary Aid position open.

Applicant must be available evenings and weekends.

Stop by the business office 8-4 on weekdays to pick up application.

1801 Ave. G Sterling No Phone Calls Please Wanted P.T. Social Service Assistant Must enjoy working with the elderly.

Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Wanted PT R.N. Willing to PRN any shift preferred, but will consider All. Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Full or Part time. Must have 15 years of verifiable experience. Pay commensurate with experience.

Send Resume to: Brechon Farm Sevices, Inc., 1270 IL Rte. 26 South, Dixon, Il 61021 or email jerry@brechonfs.com No calls please.

Truck Drivers needed for fall harvest $20.00 per hour & overtime.

Fabricator $20.00 per hour & overtime.

Send Resume to: Brechon Farm Sevices, Inc., 1270 IL Rte. 26 South, Dixon, Il 61021 or email jerry@brechonfs.com No calls please.

Agricultural Construction Company seeking Bin Crew Laborers, Service Techs, and Millwright Crew Members positions will be seasonal with the potential for full time employment.

Must be able to lift 80 lbs, use hand tools, and work Saturdays. Welding experience is a plus but not a requirement. All applicants are subject to background check.

Please email resumes to: Mbrady@apgrain systems.com Or apply within at 100 Roosevelt St., Hooppole, IL 61258, 815-9482591 AshtonFranklin Center 275 has an opening for a bus driver to run a mini van route morning and afternoon.

Please contact Duane Harvey 815-453-7461.

BARTENDER WANTED Part time nights & weekends.

No exp. necessary.

815-626-3105 between 5 & 7 pm.

Camp Reynoldswood (Dixon) is seeking an experienced housekeeper for year round PT employment.

Visit www.reynolds wood.org or email: director@ reynoldswood.org EOEAA Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career!

We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible!

1-866-362-6497 CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000$60,000 a year.

We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home every night.

Must have 2 years experience.

800-892-9587 COMMERCIAL CLEANING *DIXON* Part Time Evenings Must pass background check.

Apply online @ www.peterson cleaning.com DENTAL LAB Located in Sterling IL., is seeking a person for onthe-job-training to assist with daily routines. Approx.

20 daytime hours per week. (No weekends) Salary ranges with experience. Submit resume to rosie @pddsmile.com Farm truck and/or Drivers tractor needed for Fall harvest, PT. Exp. req. 815-499-0463.

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Dental Receptionist for busy office.

Successful candidate will have strong people skills, team oriented, computer skills and good organizational skills. Past experience in dental/ medical environment not necessary.

Please send Resumes to Dental Receptionist P.O. Box #108, Rock Falls IL, 61071

NEW TODAY Dixon and Oregon Dairy Queen Now hiring!

All shifts and all positions! Apply in store. No phone calls please.

Dixon: 1912 Lowell Park Rd. Oregon: 210 E. Washington FT Delivery/ Warehouse Must have valid driver's license.

Involves delivery and installation of appliances.

Apply in person with resume to: Farley's Appliance 1245 N. Galena Ave., Dixon

Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted

!Class A CDL !Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Flexible Dispatch !Wellmark Health Insurance Call Missy 800-397-6387x10

NEW TODAY Full time, 2nd Shift, Front Desk Associate To qualify for this position you need: *Passion for service *Strong interpersonal skills *Steady personality and cheerful demeanor We offer: *Paid vacation *Discounted lodging at Choice Hotels world wide To apply, complete an application at our front desk.

Comfort Inn 136 Plaza Drive Dixon, IL 61021 EOE Local Farm looking for CDL driver for the 2015 harvest season.

Please call 815-499-2272

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Full-Time Shop Position: Witmer Precision Services is looking to fill a Full-Time Shop Position. Duties would include installation of Precision Planting Equipment, Vehicle Maintenance, Field Work and more.

Competitive Pay with a company that is growing quickly.

Apply at: 4098 W. Midtown Rd., Mt. Morris, IL or call 815-734-6236.

Full-Time Varsity Scholastic Bowl Coach Must hold a valid teaching certificate and/or meet IHSA requirements.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Rich Montgomery, Rock Falls High School, 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 by August 31, 2015 Helena Chemical a national ag chemical co, has openings at our Steward IL location for: 2 Custom Applicators Duties include applying fertilizer and pesticides, and maintenance of equipment.

CDL required.

Truck Drivers 2 temporary drivers needed for Fall season. CDL A or B license.

Call 815-824-2266 or apply in person at 1318 Steward Rd., Steward, IL. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

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NEW TODAY IMMEDIATE OPENING! Truck Mechanic with electrical and hydraulic experience. CDL a plus. Pay commensurate with experience.

Tidy Bug Inc., Dixon.

815-739-6051 tidybuginc@ gmail.com or mail resume to 501 Anchor Rd., Dixon, 61021 Part Time Host/Hostess for gaming lounge Day, night, weekend hours available. $9/hr., must be 21. Apply in person at 414 W. 1st St., Dixon.

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Markman Peat Corporation is currently taking applications for Forklift Operators, Loader Operators, and Machine Operators. Benefits offered, incentive bonuses also offered.

Please apply in person at 13161 Fenton Rd Morrison IL 61270

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W-S Industrial Services Inc. is currently hiring Industrial Labor and CDL Drivers to join our rapidly growing Must be team. drug free, clear driving record, clear criminal background, and agree to physical and pre-employment test. Apply in person at 1517 S. 19th St., Clinton IA.

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All interested applicants please visit the Careers page of our website at www.midlandsb.com and fill out an online application.

Exceptional Care & Training Center is a residential and day training facility for persons with medically complex, developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking dependable and compassionate direct care professionals to join our team. Compensation includes competitive rate of pay, commensurate with experience; new shift differential; PTO. Shifts include: 6a-2p, 9a-5p, 2p-10p.

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Establish order picking and loading priorities to meet customer delivery requirements.“Pushes” orders from OM to WMS; prints, pick lists and assigns them to forklift operators in a manner that ensures on time load-out and efficient warehouse operation; takes advantage of direct load opportunities where possible.

Communicates or highlights special customer packaging, loading or inventory requirements (such as minimum required shelf life) that are applicable to the order. Receives completed pick lists for accuracy and completeness; enters load, trailer and seal information into WMS and prints out shipping paperwork (BOL, etc.) obtains drivers signature and provides driver with required copies; forwards retained paperwork to transportation Department Utilizes the Order Management System (OM) dock schedule and open order file, weekly manufacturing schedule, Warehouse Management System (WMS) inventory data base, trailer pad report, Load Configurator Program, and other information tools to review, evaluate, and coordinate the warehouse order processing workload Problem Solving/Work Station Support: Provides systems technical assistance to forklift operators by resolving WMS exceptions, RF problems, inventory and location variances, and other situations which arise during normal warehouse operations. Coordinates with Operations Planning Department to resolve product and order related issues such as product age requirements, order adjustments to meet trailer capacity restrictions, scheduling return of needed product from 3rd party warehouses, etc Coordinates dock operations, including dock door assignment and trailer spotting to ensure maximum utilization of available dock capacity, proper load sequencing and efficient, timely load-out. Maintains the inventory of dropped trailers and updates trailer status as changes occur. Coordinates with Transportation Department to ensure sufficient dropped trailers and rail cars will be available to meet load-out timeframes. Performs trailer spotting on weekends, as necessary, and when the trailer spotter contractor is absent Performs warehouse office clerical functions and other duties as assigned, including running and printing production reports, working aging inventory reports to minimize product loss, maintaining shipping supplies inventory, WMS and OM data entry/files maintenance, filing, copying, etc Performs the duties of the Team Leader when the Team Leader is in a meeting or not at work and when a group leader is not assigned to cover the office. Assists the Team Leader in documenting procedures, conducting training, and evaluating the performance of team personnel. Facilitates and promotes team and departmental goals, safety and work methods

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Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. AAS degree is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years clerical and/or production experience in a fast paced distribution center is preferred. Leadership ability, scheduling, experience and hands on experience with a computerized warehouse management system are preferred.

Skills: Excellent organizational, communications, keyboard and mathematics skills are required. Must be able to prioritize, work effectively under pressure and handle multiple tasks.

All interested applicants must apply online at purinacareers.com www.nestlep no later than September 7, 2015 under Job #15005861 No phone calls please.

EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran Physical, drug screen & alcohol screen may be required

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Oregon • Sterling • Morrison • Mt Carroll Kunes Country Chevrolet is a family owned dealership that is looking for an experienced finance manager to be a part of the family. We offer a flexible schedule with very competitive pay.

Job Responsibilities: Interview the customers to evaluate their needs and credit worthiness. Work with banks and credit unions to obtain financing. Present a finance menu to the customer in order to show and sell all options available. Complete all necessary bank and state paperwork.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of successful F&I experience and lender relationships are a plus, Excellent communication skills and strong selling and closing skills.

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Full Time Registered Nurse Body Shop Assistant Is quality important to you? Great Clerical skills? Are you looking to step into a top-notch process and make it even better? Are you willing to take ownership of the projects and tasks you are given?

Kunes Country Collision,the leading auto body repair shop in the Sauk Valley Area,is looking for detail oriented,skilled experts and leaders in the field of Auto Body • Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.

• 5 Years Auto Body Experience • Strong Leadership ability • Excellent Computer Skills • Good Track Record with Previous Employers,Quality of Repairs,Positive & Cooperative Team Player (ability to provide references upon request) • A desire to make our process even better and faster Please send resume to Kelly Martinez at kelly.martinez@kunescountry.com for a confidential interview.

Employment Type: Full-Time About Kunes Country Collision of Sterling: Kunes Country Collision Center is a multi-state operator in high quality collision repair.Kunes Country Collision Center is a leader in the collision repair industry.We're now proud to say that Kunes Country Auto Group is rated Automotive News Best Dealerships to work for 2015.Providing growth opportunities has always been one of our main objectives.Kunes Country offers opportunities for internal promotions and great benefits.

Kunes Country’s Benefits include: • Medical,Dental,Life Insurance & Vision Care • Paid Holidays,Vacation & Sick Days • Bonus Pay • Weekly Paychecks with Free Direct Deposit • 401(k) at 50% Employer Matching Up to 8% of Compensation • Transfer Opportunities Between all existing markets

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1991 Jaguar

12 LEXUS RX350

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1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4dr runs good, good air. cond. Cold $800. Call 815718-4385 1996 Caprice Classic, 101,101 miles, good condition, new battery, new tires. Call 815-2850366 to inquire 2001 Mercury Marque, white, 1 owner, 143k mi., 22mpg, $1,800 / obo 779-245-1542 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE 210,000, Silver, $2,500 815-973-6114

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815-625-9600

Mon.--Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am-4pm pm *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Dealer not liable for errors. Photos for illustration only. ** With approved credit. ^$2,000 Down, 78 Months @ 3.9%,plus tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit.

2006 Chrysler 300C, 4 door, 39K mi., like new, $12,000 firm 858212-1952 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

Gray 4DR, 2011 Ford Focus, low miles. Call 815625-0619

905

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

S.U.V.S 855

1941 JD Mod H elec. start, lights, P.T.O., hyrd $3,500 1941 JD Mod HN elec. start, lights, P.T.O, hyrd $4,100 Both look & run good 815-9736564

FARM BUILDINGS

AUTOMOBILES

909

1999 Durango SLT plus, 3rd row seating, leather, 4x4, excellent condition. $3,400 Ask for Rick 815-312-6763 2005 Ford Escape, V6, FWD New tires.

Sun roof, Very good cond. $6500. Call 815-625-1397.

TRUCKS

910

2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD 4 door, loaded, liner & tuxedo 121,840 miles $11,000 obo 815-762-1716

VANS

911

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 130,620k- Clean, well maintained, air cond., front/rear, electric side doors, lift gate, remote start, hitch, two new tires. $5,700 negotiable 815-284-7823

4X4S

912

2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4.

Runs well. GM rebuilt diesel engine, camper shell with roof rack, $10,900.

Call 815-535-3884 2013 GMC Sierra pickup, V8 extended cab, SLT 4wd. cap, Fiberglass leather seats, power seat, Bose Premium stereo. Alum.

Alloy wheels, tow pkg. This truck is loaded and just turned 15,000 mi.

Part of the Bill Estate.

Jones $34,500/obo. Call 815-284-2398.

PARTS & ACC.

925

Bullitt Chrome Wheels 17'x9' fits Mustang & other Ford cars. Like New $600. Call 815-284-6192

MOTORCYCLES

2004 HD Road King, exc. cond.

Many extras. S&S cam & power commander. $11,000/ obo. 815-585-4185 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600, $$$$ Thousands of high dollar add on access. all prof. maintained, absolute exc. cond. $8,000 / obo 815-631-5810 2008 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom, low miles, $5,000 815-499-9409 2008 Harley Davidson, mint cond., special edition Screaming Eagle dyna., 7,900 mi., pd. $27,000, asking $12,900 / obo.

815-9859358 2009 Zuma 125 Scooter, low mileage, $1800 815-284-8321 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide, 2,312 mi., warranty left on it, $17,500 815-4410841 940

16 ft. 1984 Champion Bass Boat, 150hp, runs good, red metallic,$3,500 /obo 815-716-6347 16 ft. V bottom fishing boat; 2013 25hp Mercury outboard; 2013 Yacht Club trailer includes 55lb. trolling motor & Eagle 320 fish finder $4,800 obo 815-440-1296

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940

16' Conroy ski boat, 80HP Merc, tilt, trim, walk thru windshield. Will sell for $1500 or trade for ATV. Call 815441-7636.

935

1984 Honda GL 1200 Aspencade fully loaded. $1500 OBO 815-440-2802

BOATS/MOTORS

BOATS/MOTORS

NEW TODAY 1986 Alumacraft 16' w/ Shorelander trailer, 1992 40hp Suzuki motor, new trolling motor, fishfinder, $3995 / obo 815-225-5113 1993 Mariah Shaba Open Bow-wsun deck, 350 Magnum Merc. I/O Custom Trailer $7000/obo Call 815-994-2465 & leave message.

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2002 Carriage Cameo travel trailer, $15,000/obo. or 815-438-2625 815-213-1001.

2003 Montana 5th wheel with 3 glide outs. Nice & clean. $19,000. Pull vehicle available. Call 815-590-0231.

2004 30' Majestic

by Four Winds.

Great condition, new tires, Onan generator, sleeps eight, 96,646 miles. $17,500 obo Amboy 815-631-3977 2004 Keystone ToyTailgator hauler, exc. cond., $9000 815-6315574 or 815-6316825 2007 Coachman 38' camper, elect.

2010 Ingersol Rand Golf cart 48 volt. New batteries, charger & tires.

On seasonal lot 203 Timberlake Resort. Enjoy rest of the year on us! $14,000. Call 815499-1606 2007 Sprinter Pull Camper, 12' slide, sleeps 6, very nice cond., 25' long. $7500 815-4413138 2013 Starcraft Travel Star, 24 ft., u-shaped dinette slide, mini refrigerator outside. Like new. $16,000 815590-2940

AUCTION

William O’Hare an avid collector and mechanic over his lifetime. To settle the estate, the following tractors, equipment, shop tools, etc will be soled at Public Auction located at 2 E Hawley, Amboy, IL 61310 See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

Sunday, September 20, 2015

9:00 AM

TRACTORS - EQUIPMENT - TOOLS - HOUSEHOLD REAL ESTATE SOLD AT 1:00 PM The approximate 1.56 acers located at 2 East Hawley, Amboy, IL has a single story home with 3 bedrooms, kitchen with appliances, living room, bathroom, full basement partially finished plus a 2 car attached garage. The home has 100 amp elec. service, gas and water heater, city sewer and it’s own well. There are also 3 out buildings, including a cement block garage, shop w/ storage area and a pole building for storage.

Terms of Real Estate sale are 10% down day of sale with a balance due 30 days when a clear title policy will be issued.

Taxes will be prorated at the time of closing. Attorney for the Estate is Andrew Bollman. All announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material.

WILLIAM O’HARE ESTATE Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341)

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

ESTATE SALE

509 S. Sixth Street., Oregon, Illinois

SATURDAY AUGUST 22 SUNDAY AUGUST 23 9AM - 5PM

60 YEARS OF ACCUMULATION of antiques and collectibles from the midwest region. Everything is in exceptional condition, lovingly cared for, and ready for your home or shop. This is a one-of-kind sale filled with treasures collected by my father and mother.

FURNITURE: primitive pine, Eastlake walnut, oak, bird’s eye maple. Pine step-back double cupboard. Numerous pine benches and foot stools. 1960’s Maple dropleaf dining table, seats 8. 7 rush-seat ladder back dining room chairs. Rockers, primitive chairs. Pine lift-top school desk. Small pine tables. Small commodes and chests. Pine gate-leg table, maple drop-leaf coffee table. 1930’s enamel kitchen table. Trunks. More not listed.

COLLECTIBLES: Apothecary jars, graniteware and enamelware. Copperware, stoneware crocks, jugs and pitchers, bowls. Stoneware batter jug with cobalt decoration-old. Baskets, ironstone dishes, china dishes, coffee and teapots, pitchers. Framed artwork, mirrors. Hand-painted “Gone-with-the-Wind” Lamps, oil lamps. Hand-crocheted linens. Many smalls not listed.

UNUSUAL COLLECTIBLES: Primitive goat wagon. 1930’s GE top-mount, ball motor refrigerator. Italian marble two-piece baptismal font. Wringer washer. J. Hungerford 1890’s “True Fruit” fountain syrups Advertising lithograph on tin sign-MINT CONDITION. Walnut spool sewing table-top cabinet. This is a partial listing. All items are sold as-is and all sales are final.

Cash, MC/VISA accepted. No checks.

For more information: FACEBOOK EVENT: ESTATE SALE: Oregon, Illinois

TRAILERS/RVS

945

Fleetwood 1995 Southwind Storm 30ft Class A Motor home ChevyChassis 454 cu. in. 6 New Tires New Starter New H.W. New T.V. Tank Computer station New Auto Tow Dolly.

Very Good Cond.

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PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday August 29, 2015 10:00AM

Location: 16173 Hazel Road, Morrison, IL. On Rt. 30 Going East of Morrison, IL. Approx. ½ Mi. to Bishop Rd., Turning North on Bishop 1 Mi. * Watch for signs.

COLLECTIBLES Oak S. Top Roll Top Desk (42”), Set Back Oak China Cupboard, Possum Belly Cabinet Base, Oak Commode w/Wishbone, 2-Hand Made Lg. Doll Houses w/Furniture (Nice!) Hume Back Trunk, Fairbanks Platform Scale, Chatillon Mrkt Scale, Cast Iron & Wooden Hand Made Toys, Safe w/Combo, 2-Systeren Hand Pumps, Horse Hair Lap Blanket, Spoke & Slat Back Chairs, Gone With The Wind Style Elec. Lamp, Yd. Sticks, Boxes of Western Paper Backs & Readers Digest HOUSEHOLD Whirlpool S/S Refrig (3 yr), Maytag Gas Stove, Ht. Pt. Washer, GE Elec. Dryer, Lg. Up Rt. Freezer, Amana Sm. Chest Freezer, Spectrum Low Vision Reading Magin Fire, Rogue Mandolin First Act Solid Elec. Guitar, Martin & Co. D15 Spruce Top Mohn Back Acoustic Guitar, Takamine Acoustic Guitar, Casio Keyboard, Oak King Size Bed, 2-Sing. Ginny Lyn Type Beds, 4 & 6 Drawer Chest & Mirror Vanity, 5-Drawer Chest w/Nite Stand, Several Stereo’s/ Radios, Sofa, 2-Porch Gliders, Several Handmade Wooden Tables, Shelving, Etc., Pine Ft. Glass Cupboards, Pine Com. Desk, Hospital Bed, Bedding, Fancy Work, Usual Line of Kit. Ware, Revere Ware TOOLS Shop Smith Incl.: DL 3000 Vac, 12” Planner Lath & Tools, Jig Saw, Craftsman Router & Hand Tools, 5000 Watt Port. Gen., JD 316 Riding Mower w/48” Deck, JD Snow Plow, 36” Pull Behind Rotor Tiller, Foley/Belsaw Sharpener (For Snowblades, Chainsaws & More), Shop Vac’s, Toro 20” Snowblower, Elec. Trolling Motor, 2 Deer Stands, Elec. Hand Planner, Ord Sander & Elec. Hand Tools, 2 Top Floor Jack, Chipper/Spreader, Weed Trimmers, Sniper Heater, Step Ladders, Vises, Car Top Luggage Hauler, White Oak & Pine Lumber, Usual Line of Shop Supplies & Hand Tools, Hong Handles, Etc. Dave’s Note: Bert Enjoyed Making Things From Wood - Nice Items and Tools!

Lonnie & Daryl Rice Auction Terms: Cash or Good Check. Picture I.D. Required. Not Responsible For Accidents Or Thefts. All Announcements Made the Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over Written Material.

Everything Sold “As Is”, “Where Is”.

Auction Conducted By:

DAVID DAMHOFF AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISAL SERVICE 18661 Holly Road, Morrison, IL 61270

Auctioneer Office: 815-772-8850 • Cell: 815-535-1470 David Damoff Website: daviddamhoff.com

Clerks: D.A.S. Computerized Auction Sales

Illinois Licensed Auctioneer #440-000345

PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday August 22, 2015 10:00AM

Location: At the Intersection of Route 26 & Route 38 in Dixon, IL. Go West on Route 38 Approx 2 ½ Mi. to Mt. Union Road, Turn Left ¼ Mi. *Watch for Signs (Approx 1 Mi. East of Dixon Airport).

Wal. Rd. & Rect. Din. Rm. Tables, 30’s Era Ped. Sinks, Spoked Slate Back & Office Chairs, Deer Tapistry, Magnus Port Organ, Burdett Reed Organ (Pump) w/ Cast Iron Leg Bench, Piggy Banks, Copper Boiler & Tea Pots, Kit. Pcs., Primitive Carpenters Tool Box, Kero Lamps, Military Canteens, White w/Brown Top Finger Jugs & Crocks, Brown Finger Jugs & Crocks, Baskets, Picnic Baskets, Hal McCoy Purinton Roseville Mason China, Occ’l Japan German Bennington Water Pitchers, 23 Pcs. Of Ashton Drake Porc’l Dolls, Winnie the Pooh – Eeyore – Tigger – Lion King Coll. Plates, Flowered Tea Set (Fenton), 8 w/ Germany Coffee Mugs, China Fig., 50’s Glass Refrig. Containers w/Lids & Water Bottles, Wire Top Pt. Qt. Jars, Porc’l Light Fix. – 3 Sing. – 4 Dbl & 1 Triple, Coors Clock, 3 Lg. Heilemans Old Style Beer Framed Pictures 37” x 30”, 23” x 31”, 24” x 29” & Beer Sign, Rolling Pins, Wal. Folding Card Table, Sm. Wal. Telephone Table w/Chair, Glass Butter Churn, Wooden Cabbage Cutter, Wooden & Metal Cobbler Set, Tramp Art, Pictures & Frames, Swing. Frames, 3 Planters w/Art, Flowers from Rita Crundwell, Several Soda Fountain Syrup Dispensers, Porc’l w/Marble Front, Lots of 50’s, 60’s Era Necklaces, Broaches, Earrings & More! Beaded Purses (1 Made in France) Tobacco Tins Incl.: Lucky Strike, Half & Half, Dills Best, Revelation, Prince Albert, Sunbeam Elec. Iron w/Metal Travel Case, Gamblers Canes Several Glass & Tin Wash Boards, Glav. Water Cans, High Chair Wicker Childs Chair, Shoulder Yoke, Sing. & Dbl. Ox. Yoke, Wooden Handle Kit. Tools, Wooden Boxes & Crates, Sprinkle Cans, Wire Horse Muszel, JD Hand Corn Sheller, 1933 Worlds Fair Water Bottle, Hoosier S & P (Green), Hall Tea Pots, Piggy Banks, Kingwood #216 Cyl. Wood Stove, Glass Door Kit. Hutch, Waynes Coating Glass Door Kit. Hutch, Aluim. Kit. Plates, Lg. Circus Wooden Mallet, Fisher Price Photograph & Toys, Whist Duplicate Card Set, 1920 Nat’l Geographic In Binders, 40’s American Home, 40’s Better Homes & Garden, 40’s/50’s Good Housekeeping, 70’s/80’s Toys & Games, Lamps, Weeble Wobble, Pine 5-Draw Chest, Radio Shock Dog Collar (2 Collars), Lawn Aerator Dave’s Note: This Will Be a Fun Auction, Lots of Unique Items.

Mark Your Calendars!

Joe & Linda Fleming Terms: Cash or Good Check. Picture I.D. Required. Not Responsible For Accidents Or Thefts.

All Announcements Made the Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over Written Material.