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DIXON SCHOOLS | STRATEGIC PLANNING

District asks public for input Panel: Buildings inadequate for learning

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

DIXON – The Dixon School District wants public input in the process of developing a long-range facilities plan.

“Ultimately, the board would like to hear some community support, and they want help and guidance on what needs to be done,” said Michael Juenger, superintendent of the district.

A 14-member strategic planning task force, made up of residents and district staff, recently reviewed the district buildings. The panel determined that the buildings were inadequate for 21st-century learning, in regard to safety and security, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and when it comes to athletic and performing arts facilities.

“When this is done, there should be a roadmap that future boards can follow that defines what this community wants and will support,” Juenger said. “We have to make sure we maintain our buildings and keep them safe for students.

“The idea of doing nothing is not a good plan.”

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Give your input Members of the community are invited to give their input on the Dixon School District’s long-term facilities plan.

The first community meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Dixon High School cafeteria, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

Visit plandixonschools.info for more information on the plan.

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ABOVE: A carnival ride waits for children Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Avenue A and Second Street in Rock Falls, where a carnival to benefit St. Mary Elementary School begins at 6 tonight.

RIGHT: Workers prepare the Tilt-a-Whirl along the riverfront. Wanna go for a ride? Find out how to get a wristband, as well as the carnival’s hours on page A9. And make some more plans for the weekend while your in the Plan!t Sauk Valley listings, which go through A11 and continue on A13.

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Amy Yurko, founder of BrainSpaces and consultant in Dixon Schools’ strategic planning

STERLING – Plans are underway to transform the crumbling tower of the Lawrence Building into a 20-unit apartment complex.

Sterling Today is partnering with the Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation to pursue the renovation project at an estimated cost of $5 million. The regional economic development group has worked to put financing together for many downtown renovation projects.

The money for the Lawrence Building project would likely come from two main sources.

“A major portion would come from private investors and tax credits, because we’re generating rental income,” Sterling City Manager Scott Shumard said.

A special council meeting was held Wednesday to expedite the process. The council, by a 5-0 vote, gave its approval to borrow $50,000 from the city’s attorney general’s mortgage settlement funds to use for preliminary costs until the economic development group is able to put the funding together.

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Sterling Today hopes to turn the tower of the Lawrence Building in downtown Sterling into an apartment complex.

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DIXON – The trial of a Dixon man accused of killing his wife has been moved to Feb. 23.

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to be tried at the end of this month, b u t because of delays w i t h Brian receivSigler ing DNA t e s t results from the Illinois State Police Crime Lab,

that’s no longer possible, Lee County Assistant State’s Attorney Peter Buh said during a hearing Wednesday morning.

Sigler is charged with three counts of firstdegree murder in the death of his wife, Yolanda Sigler. The trial is expected to take 2 weeks.

Police say he admitted killing her in their home

before stabbing himself repeatedly with a knife.

He was found bleeding in their upstairs bathroom after their son called 911.

His attorney, James Mertes, has said that the fight was sparked by Sigler’s discovery of sexual text messages on his wife’s phone.

He is in Lee County Jail on $2 million bond.

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Silver Creek Saloon hosted the practice run Tuesday to prepare for the city’s 200th anniversary celebration, where the volunteers will attempt to grill a 200-foot-long bratwurst, the Belleville NewsDemocrat reported.

The Bicentennial Oktoberfest Weekend Celebration is set to be held Sept. 19-21 in downtown Belleville.

On Tuesday, Larry Schubert, who made the 60-pound sausage, led the effort to unroll it onto a specially made 100-foot metal trough.

Volunteers exercised more caution after practicing in August with a 50-foot bratwurst that broke in several places because it was turned too quickly and the grill was too hot. Organiz-

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Mabel and Larry Schubert help lay out a 100 foot-long bratwurst on a grill Tuesday at the Silver Creek Saloon in Belleville. About 50 people volunteered to take a stab at grilling the bratwurst without burning or breaking it. The event was a practice run for the Belleville 200th celebration during which they will attempt to grill a 200 foot-long bratwurst on Sept. 21. ers walked around to inspect and fix splits in the meat.

A nearby baking company will make a

200-foot-long bun to go with the bratwurst when it’s grilled at the community event on Sept.

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collected from people who want to eat a piece of the bratwurst. Proceeds will benefit local food pantries.

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Fourth Street IDOT project starts today Motorists can also expect delay at I-88 bridge

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

STERLING – Construction work on a long stretch of Fourth Street begins today and should be completed by the end of October, the Illinois Department of Transportation said.

The Fourth Street work area extends from Ninth to 19th avenues. The road surface will be milled off so repairs can be made, and then it will be resurfaced.

John Wegmeyer, IDOT project implementation engineer, said the recent rains have caused a slight delay in the nearly $460,000 state highway project.

“It will probably be done by the middle of October,” Wegmeyer said.

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“IDOT pushes to finish road projects by Nov. 1 before weather restrictions become a factor.”

One requirement is that temperatures must be at least 40 degrees and rising for road crews to do work that day.

Wegmeyer said all parts of the road will remain open during the course of the project, but traffic will be reduced to one lane during work hours.

At this time of year, the crews will probably be

out from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. The workdays tend to get shorter in October.

Another local IDOT project is expected to go into the last week of October. Painting will begin soon on the Interstate 88 bridge at Moline Road near the Wal-Mart Distribution Center west of Rock Falls. No areas will be closed, but motorists might want to give themselves some extra driving time.

“There will be temporary traffic signals at that worksite, and lanes will be alternated while the project is being done,” Wegmeyer said.

Engineers have told Sterling City Manager Scott Shumard that all other road projects in the city will be finished by the end of October.

“The weather isn’t cooperating for Freeport Road, but the contract completion date is Oct. 30, and the engineers

think they can still make that,” Shumard said.

In Rock Falls, a water main project on Seventh Avenue will have motorists driving on a rough surface for a while longer from West Second to Sixth streets.

“We just got done putting the water main in, but that area will be gravel until next spring when we start doing the asphalt work,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said.

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Police to patrol rail Oberweis acknowledges Senate hurdles crossings next week State senator: GOP approach. Certain vehicles, such as buses and those that transport hazardous materials, always must stop at crossings before proceeding.

Vehicles cannot stop or park on tracks or anywhere within the grade crossing.

It is illegal to maliciously remove or damage railroad property.

Even when signals, gates, and lights are not activated, pedestrians and vehicles should approach railroad crossings with care and check both ways.

They also should expect a second train.

Pedestrians should never cross tracks where there is no grade crossing.

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MORRISON – Police will be patrolling railroad crossings and property throughout the city next week during State Rail Safety Week, a statewide campaign to raise awareness of railroad safety issues, Chief Brian Melton said in a news release.

Residents are reminded of laws on rail safety: Pedestrians must obey railroad bells, signals, gates, and lights at railroad crossings. It is against the law to trespass on railroad property other than at designated crossings.

Vehicles must obey signals that indicate a train’s

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STERLING – Free child safety seat checks will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Rock Falls Fire Department, 1013 Seventh Ave. CGH Medical Center will sponsor the check.

Certified technicians from Whiteside and Lee County health departments and the Sterling and Dixon police departments will check seats for proper installation, and advise parents and caregivers on how to choose and install seats.

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CHICAGO (AP) – Dairy entrepreneur Jim Oberweis says his proposal to raise the minimum wage for U.S. workers aged 26 and older is a search for middle ground on one of the hottest issues in the 2014 election.

He also concedes that it contradicts the position of fellow business executives and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin R e p u b l i cans, whose support he needs in a longshot bid against U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

During an hourlong interview with The Associated Press that covered a number of topics, the Illinois state senator laid out his views on worker wages and how he handles the issue in his own ice cream shops.

He said the “kids” who work hourly at his ice cream shops not only are guaranteed the minimum wage but also earn a bonus based on the store’s sales each day they work. That system, he said, provides an incentive to work more efficiently and to encourage customers to buy more.

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“For me to win, it’s going to have to be a pretty significant Republican year,” said Oberweis, who earned a 100 percent rating from the American Conservative Union for his positions on a range of issues. “I fully recognize that.”

Oberweis also acknowledged he has accomplished “precious little” in Springfield since he was elected to the Illinois Senate in 2012.

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He said that’s because Republican ideas get no traction with Democrats holding supermajorities in the Illinois Legislature, and vowed more achievement if part of a GOP-run Senate in Washington.

Calling himself a nonpolitician who always says what’s on his mind, Oberweis dismissed the notion that his unique proposal on the minimum wage would conflict with the hard line the Republican leadership and business groups have taken against a Democratic push to raise the minimum wage at all. He said teenagers – and particularly minority teenagers – would be most likely to lose their jobs if an across-the-board minimum wage hike becomes law, because many businesses would have to cut employees to cover the added cost.

“I was trying to put out a suggestion for a discussion to try to work together with Democrats and Republicans to come up with a meaningful solution,” Oberweis said, arguing that it would cause “discomfort” only to Democrats who “don’t want to talk about alternatives to their plan.”

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OBITUARIES Shirley Ann Seidel Wright CORRECTIONVILLE, Iowa – Shirley A. Wright, 78, of Correctionville, formerly of Sterling, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Shirley Ann Seidel Wright was born Aug. 24, 1936, in Rock Falls, to Mabel (Moede) and Harry Seidel Sr. She is survived by three children, her son, Ken (Jeannie Hunwardsen) Seidel of Orange City, Iowa, and her daughters, Vickie (Dale) Wilson and Lorie Wright, both of Correctionville; seven grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren, with one expected in October; five brothers, Charles

“Chuck� (Eleanor) Seidel, Paul “Fritz� (Carol) Seidel, David (Jan) Seidel, James Seidel, and Larry (Sandy) Seidel, all in the Sterling-Rock Falls area; a sister-in-law, Erma; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A gathering of friends will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday and a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling, with pastor Gary Dekoekkoek officiating, followed by lunch.

Burial will be at a later date. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Correctionville is handling arrangements.

Visit nicklasdjensenfh. com to send condolences.

Helen L. Young ROCK FALLS – Helen L. Young, 89, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Helen was born April 28, 1925, in Sterling, the daughter of Edward and Pearl (Steinmeyer) Wagner. She married Marion E. Young on March 15, 1941, in Clinton, Iowa.

He preceded her in death Dec. 5, 2005. She was a member of First Christian Church in Sterling.

Survivors include one son, Steven (Nellie) Young of Rock Falls; one sister, Virginia Hindrichs of Ari-

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zona; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by three brothers.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Courtney MontPatricia L. Arnold gomery Chandler officiatELIZABETH – Patricia Lynette Imeson Arnold of Elizabeth ing. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Nursing Home died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at the home.

Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been estabObituary information lished to First Christian Church in Sterling.

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Beverly J. Hammer POLO – Beverly June Hammer, 90, of Polo, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014.

She was born Nov. 30, 1923, in Dixon, to William and Margaret Null. She was raised by her grandparents, Elizabeth and Theodore Behrends, and graduated from Sterling High School. She married Russell W. Hammer on June 23, 1945. Together, they raised three children, managed a family farm, and then started and operated an avionics and two-way radio business, Radio Ranch Inc. in Polo.

Bev was an active member of Polo First United Methodist Church, now Faith United Methodist Church. Throughout her years, she served in various roles, including piano accompanist for the youth choir, and as a member of the Aldersgate class and the United Methodist Women.

She was also a member of Ogle County Home Extension and a regular volunteer for Second Hand Rose.

Bev and Russ enjoyed deep and lasting relationships in the Polo area with neighbors and friends. Throughout their lives, they enjoyed gardening, going camping, attending concerts, and traveling around the world. Bev was an active and loving presence in the lives of others. Her many letters, phone calls, and home-

cooked meals were cherished.

She is survived by a sister, Joyce Berger of Sterling; her sisterin-law, Pauline Stengel of Mount Morris; her brother-in-law, Glenn (Gerri) Hammer of Sterling; and her three children, Marilyn Sura of Rutland, Vermont, Ron (Julia) Hammer of Polo, and Richard (Diana) Hammer of Dixon. She also is survived by five grandchildren, Aaron Kobbeman, Kirstie (Mark) Milne, Diana (Christian) Hammer Tscheschlok, Ben (Katie) Hammer, and Christine Hammer. She also leaves six greatgrandchildren who had the pleasure to know and love her, Julio and Jordan Tscheschlok, Brody and Ella Milne, and Jillian and David Hammer. Many other family members and friends also will miss her joyful spirit and caring heart.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russ.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church in Polo, with visitation and fellowship to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to faithumcpolo.com for Faith UMC, heifer.org for Heifer Project International, and serenityhospiceandhome.org for Serenity Hospice & Home.

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District seeking ‘No safe haven’ for militants input over next Obama orders 6 to 8 months strikes in Syria for first time WASHINGTON (AP) – Opening a new military front in the Middle East, President Barack Obama authorized U.S. airstrikes inside Syria for the first time Wednesday night, along with expanded strikes in Iraq as part of “a steady, relentless effort� to root out Islamic State extremists and their spreading reign of terror. “We will hunt down terrorists who threaten our country, wherever they are,� Obama declared in a prime-time address to the nation from the White House. “This is a core principle of my presidency: If you threaten America, you will find no safe haven.�

Obama announced that he was dispatching nearly 500 more U.S. troops to advise and assist Iraqi security forces, as well as conduct intelligence and reconnaissance flights, bringing the total number of American forces sent there this summer to more than 1,500. He also

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President Barack Obama addresses the nation Wednesday from Cross Hall in the White House in Washington. In a major reversal, Obama ordered the United States into a broad military campaign to “degrade and ultimately destroy� militants in two volatile Middle East nations, authorizing airstrikes inside Syria for the first time, as well as an expansion of strikes in Iraq. urged Congress anew East and avoid new wars to authorize a program – particularly in Syria, a to train and arm Syrian country where the chaos rebels who are fighting of an intractable civil war both the Islamic State has given the Islamic State militants and Syrian space to thrive and move President Bashar Assad. freely across the border Obama’s plans amount- with Iraq. ed to a striking shift for Speaking on the eve of a president who rose to the anniversary of the Sept. political prominence in 11, 2001, attacks, Obama’s part because of his early plans were also an admisopposition to the Iraq sion that years of Ameriwar. While in office, he has can-led war in the Middle steadfastly sought to wind East have not quelled the down American military terror threat emanating campaigns in the Middle from the region.

Obama insisted that his plan to “degrade and ultimately destroy� the Islamic State militants would not involve returning U.S. combat troops to the Middle East. Even so, he acknowledged that “any time we take military action, there are risks involved, especially to the servicemen and women who carry out these missions.� “But I want the American people to understand how this effort will be different from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It will not involve American combat troops fighting on foreign soil,� he added.

Officials said Obama plans to proceed with both the broader airstrikes in Iraq and the strikes in Syria without seeking new authorization from Congress. Instead, he is to act under a use-of-force authorization Congress passed in the days after 9/11 to give President George W. Bush the ability to go after those who perpetrated the terror attacks.

Obama has previously called for that authorization to be repealed, but he has also used it as support for strikes against terror targets in Yemen and Somalia.

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The city is expecting about $250,000 in mortgage settlement funds this year. The grant allocation is part of $70 million Illinois received in the $25 billion national foreclosure settlement with five of the nation’s largest banks.

The settlement money was intended to help homeowners and communities harmed by fraudulent mortgage-related services. “That money would be available for things like drafting the initial designs or marketing,� Shumard

said. “Once the funding is in place, the $50,000 will be repaid to the attorney general’s fund.�

The county now owns the entire building at 101 E. Third St. that houses the courthouse on its first floor. The county had owned only the courthouse portion of the building, but last July decided to buy the rest of it because falling bricks were damaging the courthouse roof.

The county paid $30,000 to a Peoria-based holding company for floors two through five, so that the necessary brick and roof repairs could be made.

Plans call for the court-

house to remain on the first floor, with studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments in the tower.

The tower portion of the building has been vacant for many years.

Alderwoman Retha Elston asked Shumard if the real estate community had been involved to gauge demand. “Have we talked to them to determine if the market will support this kind of project?� she asked.

Shumard said they had worked with real estate professionals to study demand, and the results were encouraging. “The location received a

high walkability score – 94 out of 100 – with the easy access to downtown amenities and the riverfront,� he said.

Alderman Joe Martin wondered if the residential use of the tower would create security issues for the courthouse. Shumard said there would be separate entrances, and any other concerns would be addressed.

If the financing comes together quickly, Sterling Today would like to start the project next year. “This is the type of project that drives people to our downtown businesses,� Shumard said.

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As of now, Juenger said there is no plan in place. Officials want the plan to be a collaboration between school officials, the board and the community.

Juenger also expressed concerns with the high school, which was built in the 1920s, and whose waterlines are more than 80 years old. “Do we Michael want to Juenger $IXON m a i n SUPERINTENDENT t a i n a n d SAYS PUBLIC renovate INPUT NEEDED ON FUTURE OF t h e c u r HIGH SCHOOL rent high school, or do we want to look at a new high school and use the current building for something else?� Juenger said. “The board can’t answer that on their own.�

Amy Yurko of BrainSpaces, an educational facilities planning consultant based out of Chicago, was hired by the board in June to lead the district’s strategic planning. “Amy will not develop this plan,� Juenger said. “She will lead this community through the process of developing a plan.�

Yurko said the next 6 to 8 months will be used to get input, feedback and ideas. “When we get to the end of the timeframe, we will hopefully have a plan that the community helped generate,� she said. “As of right now, we are just starting off.�

Yurko is the founder of BrainSpaces. She is both a licensed architect and a former educator. “We don’t have any preconceived notions,� Yurko said. “We are coming in with a blank slate, and we are building this from the ground up.�

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MALTA – At 13, Kanika Leang can’t drive, but she can explain different types of chemical bonds and subatomic particles as well as the 20-year-old students in her college biology course.

Leang, along with her Huntley Middle School classmates Carter Maxwell, 13, and Tony Un, 13, take science classes at Kishwaukee College every Tuesday. They also take high school math and have times slated to take the SAT. Leang, Maxwell and Un want to attend the Illinois Math and Science Academy, a renowned college preparatory school in Aurora, meaning they have to push themselves before they can apply. “I knew it was definitely going to be a really big challenge,� Leang said. “But in the end, if it will all be worth it, I wouldn’t mind going through that process.�

A 13-year-old student isn’t an uncommon sight at Kishwaukee College, officials say. As the number of students younger than college age taking college courses continues to grow, they try to stress the differences between college and other classrooms. It’s not a means of deterring students, but making sure they succeed during college, regardless of age.

Leang’s older sister went to to the Illinois Math and Science Academy. Un’s brother was accepted, but chose not to go. Meanwhile, Maxwell has had IMSA in his mind since the second grade, when his grandfather mentioned it to him.

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Huntley Middle School eighth-graders Kanika Leang, 13, Carter Maxwell and Tony Un brush up on their college-level biology before class Tuesday at Kishwaukee College in Malta.

They believe going to IMSA will open up their college choices, making it easier for them to pursue careers as lawyers or scientists.

In order to apply, students must have at least high school-level work in math and science.

A program at DeKalb High School in which advanced middle school students spend one period a day covers the math portion. But students don’t have a similar option for science, meaning a college class is necessary to complete IMSA’s requirements.

Huntley Middle School Principal Latricia Dawkins had to agree that the students could handle a college course.

Next, they had applied to Kishwaukee College.

Sedgwick Harris, vice president of student services at the college, said students first must prove they can academically handle a college class, which sometimes means taking a test.

After that, Harris said, college officials make sure parents are ready for their child to be in a college class.

College officials typically see about 25 students throughout the year who

are younger than college age, but need more advanced coursework than their middle or high school courses can offer them, Harris said. “When you get these kids,� Harris said, “you want them to prosper.�

The difference between being a college and middle school student is something Maxwell noticed after the first week of his nearly 3-hour-long environmental biology course. “There’s a lot more freedom to it,� Maxwell said. “In other classes, it’s more like the teacher says you have to do this, and you do it. In the college class, they allow you to open up a lot more and say a lot more of your own words.�

Being a 13-year-old in a room full of people between 5 and 15 years older seemed a little daunting at first, but Un said other students have welcomed and made him part of the class. “They’ve actually been quite nice,� Un said. “They treat us like a regular student.�

Adam Hughes, the professor who teaches the environmental biology class, said he doesn’t make any special

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Hughes said. “So far, they do.�

COLUMBIA (AP) – A southwestern Illinois man accused of kidnapping a boy and keeping him in his basement has been awaiting trial on 2009 charges that he attacked a different boy in a store’s bathroom, court records show.

Prosecutors in Monroe County charged Robert Fricke, 45, with aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery and unlawful restraint in connection with the case of a boy found Saturday in Fricke’s Columbia home. Authorities have declined to say how long that boy, identified only as being younger than 13, had been missing.

Fricke remained jailed Wednesday on $250,000.

Fricke has been awaiting trial on a St. Clair County misdemeanor battery count related to his alleged August 2009

attack of a 7-year-old boy in a Target store’s bathroom, the Belleville News-Democrat reported. The criminal complaint alleges Fricke choked the boy before he managed to escape.

The boy’s father told the newspaper the boy was with his mother when he went in to the bathroom, though it isn’t clear if Fricke allegedly already was in that restroom or followed the boy into it.

Fricke’s attorney, James Gomrick, has frequently delayed the trial, court records show.

In November 2009, Gomric filed a motion to determine Fricke’s competency, arguing Fricke has had diminished mental capacity and Gomric “has a bona fide doubt as to the defendant’s ability to appreciate the criminality of his conduct.�

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Sept. 11, 2001: We remember T

he 13th anniversary of the Sept.

11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States is today.

It’s been a long time.

In other ways, it seems like only yesterday since we watched on live TV as the World Trade Center’s twin towers fell, since we saw the damage at the Pentagon and the crater in the middle of a Pennsylvania field, a horrifying symbol of the sacrifice those on board made for the safety of strangers.

For many, the horror of the day is ingrained in the memory, much like the assassination of President John F. Kennedy was etched in the minds of a previous generation.

We are reminded of President George W. Bush’s warning when he addressed the nation after Sept. 11 that the war against terrorism would be long and not like other wars. It has seemed at times that many people did not take the warning to heart, as 9/11 became more distant and the risks were shouldered by young people who vol-

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not been repeated, we remain at war. Young men and women from Ingrained in our collective memories, across the country conthe 9/11 terrorist attacks continue to tinue to put their lives at reverberate, 13 years later. Make it risk to preserve the security and freedom of the a day of reflection and renewal.

United States. unteered to serve overAs contentious as The ongoing nature of seas in the nation’s fight domestic politics have this war was obvious as against terrorism. been for the past 13 President Barack Obama But the growth of ISIS, years, the United States addressed the nation a terrorist group that, government should get Wednesday night to talk like al-Qaida in 2001, is credit for keeping largeto Americans about how the government would fight ISIS – a reminder of President Bush’s statement to the nation 13 years ago.

We know there are thousands who think daily of the war on terror – those who loved and cherished one or more of the nearly 3,000 souls who perished on 9/11, or those who loved at least one of the Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service more than 6,800 military members sheltered by a foreign scale terrorist attacks who have died in the war country while developaway from our nation’s on terror since 2001. ing a power base that shores. This has been But even those who do poses a serious threat to done with discord at not have a hole in their the United States, makes times, along with quesheart due to a lost loved 9/11 very immediate tions of whether our one should take time again for all of us. A new rights and liberties have today to reflect on what NBC News/Wall Street been preserved. But such has been lost during the Journal Poll finds that issues always arise durpast 13 years. It wasn’t nearly half of Americans ing times of war. just steel that fell that believe the nation is less And we must not forday; part of our collective safe now than before get that even though innocence did, too.

Sept. 11, 2001. the attacks of 9/11 have We remember.

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SPRINGFIELD – More often than not, when students receive an admission letter from the University of Illinois, they opt to attend another college.

That’s a sad state of affairs for Illinois’ flagship university.

The U of I is a terrific school. My father graduated from its Champaign campus 54 years ago with a degree in veterinary medicine; I received a master’s degree from its Springfield campus back in 1988, when it was still called Sangamon State; and my niece graduated this year from the U of I. So I value the university and want to see it succeed.

But folks, right now the university is pricing itself out of the market.

That information came out this month when the agenda for a U of I Board of Trustees meeting was released.

The reason most often cited for youngsters telling the U of I “no� is the school costs too much to attend.

That’s hardly surprising.

An incoming freshman at the U of I is expected to plunk down $12,036 a year for tuition. That doesn’t count room and board, which can double the price tag for a year.

Officials at Illinois say they may need to offer more in the way of financial aid to attract students offered admission.

A more effective solution would be to lower tuition cost for all students.

There are a lot of ways this can be done. Trimming administrative costs is one.

Increasing teaching time for full-time professors and scooting more employees over to a defined contribution retirement plan would all be steps in the right direction. “They reward their highest paid professors by releasing them from classroom time,â€? notes former state Sen. Steve Rauschenberger. “BY THE TIME I WAS Senate Appropriations chairman, the administration was admitting that full professors were carrying a class schedule of under 12 hours. And that 12 includes things that are officially counted as classroom time but aren’t – like committee work. ‌ So that increases the cost to the university when you reduce the amount of teaching time by your highest-paid employees.â€?

U of I spokesman Tom Hardy said professors have responsibilities outside the classroom such as research, office time, and public engagement.

“Every despot ... thinks that by confiscating books, banning articles, imprisoning people who seem too independent, he can blot out dissent and dissatisfaction.�

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Still, Illinoisans want a university that provides an affordable education to its youngsters.

Increasingly, those young people are graduating with decades’ worth of student loan debt to pay the university’s ever-escalating tuition.

To be sure, there is also a correlation between state government’s dire financial condition and the university’s mounting tuition prices.

As the state spends more on its growing Medicaid program and pensions for government workers, there is less financial support to give to state universities.

This means our next generation is paying through the nose to further their education.

Sure, it’s expensive to go to college just about anywhere. But other states are charging considerably less for in-state students to attend their flagship universities. It costs $2,200 less a year at the University of Texas, $3,957 less at the University of Iowa, and $3,662 at the University of North Carolina.

Kids smart enough to be admitted to the University of Illinois are smart enough to count their dollars and often are choosing elsewhere.

According to university data, back in 2006, 58 percent of Illinois students offered admission to the U of I attended. Last fall, that number dropped to 45 percent.

That’s right. When most kids receive their coveted admission letter, they say, “No, thanks.�

The university needs to come up with ways of spending less and charging students less.

Exorbitant pensions paid to university professors and administrators are contributing to the escalating tuitions paid by undergraduates.

In fact, nine of the 10 highest pensions paid within Illinois state government go to retired U of I professors. Topping the list is a professor who worked at the university’s Chicago campus. His annual pension is $452,843.

That pension alone would cover the tuitions of 37 students.

Greater student affordability can be achieved through university fiscal responsibility.

Note to readers: Scott Reeder’s column is underwritten by the Illinois Policy Institute.

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WASHINGTON (AP) – Rosemary Anderson could be 81 by the time she pays off her student loans. After struggling with divorce, health problems and an underwater home mortgage, the 57-year-old anticipates there could come a day when her Social Security benefits will be docked to make the payments.

Like Anderson, a growing percentage of aging Americans struggle to pay back their student debt. Tens of thousands of them even see their Social Security benefits garnished when they cannot do so.

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Senate Aging Committee Chairman and Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., speaks Wednesday on Capitol Hill in Washington, during the committee’s hearing to examine older Americans and student loan debt. in 2010 carried federal hearing. For all seniors, student loan debt, up the collective amount of from 1 percent 6 years student loan debt grew earlier, according to a from about $2.8 billion Government Account- in 2005 to about $18.2 ability Office report billion last year. released Wednesday at a Student debt for all Senate Aging Committee ages totals $1 trillion.

“Some may think of student loan debt as just a young person’s problem,� said Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., chairman of the committee. “Well, as it turns out, that’s increasingly not the case.�

Anderson, of Watsonville, California, amassed $64,000 in student loans, beginning in her 30s, as she worked toward her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She said she has worked multiple jobs – she’s now at the University of California, Santa Cruz – to pay off credit card debt and has renegotiated terms of her home mortgage, but hasn’t been able to make a student loan payment in 8 years. The amount she now owes has ballooned to $126,000.

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“I find it very ironic that I incurred this debt as a way to improve my life, and yet I still sit here today because the debt has become my undoing,� Anderson testified.

Despite not making payments, she’s managed to keep the education debt in good standing by getting permission to defer the payments, even as the amount she owes has grown, she said.

Ed Boltz, a bankruptcy attorney in Durham, North Carolina, who is president of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, said in an interview that many of the seniors he sees with student loan debt are also struggling with challenges such a medical problems, job loss or divorce.

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New Jersey leader stumps for Rauner Stabbing suspect Christie attends two fundraisers arrested with candidate in Illinois SPRINGFIELD (AP) – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has pledged to come back to Illinois a “number of times� to help the campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate B r u c e Rauner.

Christie, chairGov. Pat man of the Quinn Republican Governors Association, stopped in Springfield Wednesday for two private fundraisers and to join Rauner in meeting and greeting lunchtime diners at a local restaurant.

Christie told The Associated Press that the governor’s race is “the top challenger race for the RGA in the country.� Quinn has similarly received help from national Democrats and even the White House. “We’re going to spend a lot of time, a lot of energy, give a lot of money, to help Bruce,�

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Christie said.

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On Wednesday, Christie said Rauner “speaks his mind� and “makes sure he’s holding Gov. Quinn to account.�

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) – A man suspected of fatally stabbing a Davenport woman and injuring her husband has been captured in western Illinois, an Illinois sheriff said.

Rock Island County Sheriff Jeff Boyd said Tuesday that Gary Fortune had been apprehended in Reynolds but didn’t provide any other details, the Quad-City Times reported.

Fortune appeared in a Rock Island County court on Wednesday and awaits extradition to Iowa’s Scott County, where he is charged with first-degree murder. Online court records don’t list the name of his attorney in the case.

Fortune, 48, is accused of stabbing a married couple late Monday at their Davenport apartment. The woman died later at a hospital, police have said, and her husband underwent surgery.

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Husband abandons wife for his man cave Dear Abby, I have been married for 13 years, and I’m beginning to wonder if my husband still wants to be with me. He gets home before I do and stays in his room watching TV and piddling around on the computer.

He never comes out to say hello when I get home; I go in there and greet him.

He comes out when I have dinner fixed and then returns to his room.

I understand the “man cave� thing. Everyone needs their time and space, but this has become an everyday routine. I have tried to tell him I feel ignored. The next night he’ll come into the living room and watch TV with me, but I feel he’s doing it only because

refer to the room in which your husband watches DEARABBY TV and uses his computer !BIGAIL 6AN as “his� room and not a "UREN S den. Does he also sleep in *EANNE there? If that’s the case, 0HILLIPS COLUMN and the only time you APPEARS spend together is at the DURING THE dinner table, your marWEEK THROUGH riage is in suspended ani5NIVERSAL 0RESS mation.

3YNDICATE If what he’s watching on television or his computer has become a substitute for he feels he should, not having a relationship with because he wants to. you – and that’s what it Is this my clue that he appears – you need to find doesn’t care about sharout what happened to the ing time with me anyintimacy you once shared. more? I don’t want to beg What you have described is for his attention. a platonic roommate rela– Lonely in tionship and not a healthy North Carolina marriage.

If you want to change the Dear Lonely, dynamics, you are going to It appears that way. You have to have some serious

conversations with your husband about what your needs are, and also his.

Start now.

Dear Abby, My parents immigrated here from a foreign country 20 years ago. Although they speak some basic English, they have yet to become even remotely fluent in the language. As a result, they are always asking me to do everything for them – pay their bills, file their taxes, go with them to doctors’ appointments, translate for delivery people and take my mom on errands because she doesn’t drive. I am irritated.

When will they learn English? I am the CHILD, not the parent. I feel like

I have been a mini-adult for many years as their personal chauffeur, secretary, interpreter, etc. I don’t mind doing occasional favors for them, but enough is enough.

What should I do? – Beyond Frustrated in Chicago Dear Beyond Frustrated, I think you should take into consideration that learning a new language is much easier for children than it is for adults.

You were immersed in English when you went to school and were exposed to it not only in the classroom but also on the playground. Your parents weren’t so lucky. They should have enrolled

in an ESL class right away, but instead apparently interacted only with people who spoke their language.

However, it’s never too late to make an effort, so encourage them to start NOW. A way to persuade them would be to ask them what they would do if, heaven forbid, something happened to you.

Some people who have picked up English did so by watching English language television instead of what’s aired in their own.

You are not alone in having this problem. The children of every ethnic group that has come to the United States has experienced what you are.

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BYRON | FUN FOR A CAUSE

Paint the Town turning 20

Local benefit to help fund veteran retreat

Participants can enjoy magic, balloons, live music and food

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MORRISON – Paint the Town returns for its 20th year Sept. 20 in downtown Morrison.

The day begins with the Harvest Hammer 5K Run/Walk. Also offered are kids races and team and individual events, all starting at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Ave. The kids races begin at 8:15 a.m., the duathlon at 9; day-of registration begins an hour beforehand.

A color run also is planned this year.

Visit harvesthammer. org for information on fees, prizes, age classes and a registration form.

As the race concludes, crowds will venture downtown for a day of painting the streets. The festival also will feature live music, Billy the Bal-

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Remzije Dzeladini, 4, of Morrison decorates her square downtown for the 2013 Paint the Town festival. The annual event returns Sept. 20 for its 20th year. loon Guy, a magician and more.

Participants of all ages get a 5-by-5-foot square of Main Street to paint as they like, plus a bag with five bottles of paint, brushes, chalk, sponsor giveaways and a collectible Paint the Town T-shirt.

The cost of one square is $8 in person or $9.43

online, both in advance.

The cost is $13 the day of the event. For earlybird prices, squares much be purchased by Sept. 18 in person or online. Late registration online is open until 4 p.m. Sept. 19. Registration will be taken at the registration table on Market Street, and multiple squares can be

purchased. To register by mail, send a check payable to CAPA and registration form to P.O. Box 45, Morrison, IL 61270. To register in person, drop off a check at 200 W. Main St. Go to paintthetownmorrison.com to register, or to get a schedule of events and more information.

Carnival to benefit St. Mary starts today ROCK FALLS – A carnival to raise funds for St. Mary Elementary School in Sterling will be today through Sunday at the intersection of Avenue A

and Second Street.

Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. today, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $1 each, $25 for a sheet of 30 or $45 for a sheet of 55.

Wristbands for unlimit-

ed rides are $20 each and may be used from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, 1 to 5 and 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Advance wristbands will be sold until 3 p.m. today for $18 at the school, 6 W. Sixth St., Sterling; Rock

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BYRON – A fundraiser for Darkhorse Lodge will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sept. 20 at First Baptist Church, 205 N. Peru St. Darkhorse Lodge is a free retreat for combat veterans being built in Paris, Tennessee, in honor of local fallen veteran Alec E. Catherwood, as well as the other 24 fallen Marines from the 2010-11 Afghanistan deployment of the 3/5 Darkhorse Unite.

Catherwood, a 19-yearold Marine Lance Corporal from Byron, was killed Oct. 14, 2010. The Catherwood family is in the fundraising stage of building the lodge, and purchasing the boats, trailers, motors and fishing gear.

The free event will feature a silent auction,

Falls Chamber of Commerce, 601 W. 10th St.; and Grummert’s Hardware, 424 Locust St., Sterling, and 1112 First Ave., Rock Falls.

For more information, call the school at 815625-2253.

50/50 raffle, bake sale, and many vendor and craft booths.

There also will be a Alec E. raffle tickets Catherwood sold until Sept. 27 for a drawing Sept. 28. The first prize is a four-person hot air balloon ride, and second place is a two-person ride. Raffle tickets are $5 apiece or $20 for five.

Can’t attend? Donations may be sent to Gretchen and Kirk Catherwood, Darkhorse Lodge, PO Box 1143, Paris, TN 38242.

For more information or to buy a raffle ticket, call Amber Holder at 815-9732717.

Visit darkhorselodge. org or email mail@darkhorselodge.org for more information on the Darkhorse Lodge.

DIXON – Rosbrook Studio and We Come from Under the City will present the Third Thursday Open Mic Exchange of Words, hosted by Alan Cantwell and Steven Ray Blum, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Rosbrook, 107 S. Peoria Ave. We Come From Under the City is a local oral traditions troupe that promotes the sharing of spoken

word, including comedy, story-telling, poetry and more.

The event will have featured guests, as well as an open mic. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Beverages and snacks will be sold. Donations will be accepted for admission.

Go to facebook/rosbrookstudio or facebook.com/ wecomefundunderthecity for more information.

– SVM staff report

62nd Annual

Sauk Valley Fiesta Parade

Saturday, September 13 - F2:00 (Noon) Parade will travel West on Fourth Street then North on 1st Avenue to 5th Street, travel West on 5th Street to Locust Street, travel South on Locust Street across the 1st Avenue Bridge to Rock Falls, then West on 2nd Street, and end at Rock Falls High School.

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SUNDAY, SEP. 21 @ 5:00PM Canterbury Concert Series Historic Dixon Theatre 57-piece Live Professional Orchestra!

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Anderson for Illinois CGH Medical Center Community State Bank 2013 Fiesta Queen - Clemencia Xique Discount Eyewear FIESTA! Tables, Chairs, & Tents First Baptist Church of Como Hair-A-Win Salon Living Bread Fellowship Mike Jacobs for Senate Miss Sterling Outstanding Teen - Heather Donahue Sauk Valley Community College Smiddy for State Representative Sterling/Rock Falls YMCA Sterling United Soccer Club Travel Consultants - Dixon Trish Joyce, Whiteside County State’s Attorney Triumph Community Bank US Bank The Fiesta Parade is organized by the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Committee.

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

THE LIST

25 bands proving that rock is not dead T

BY JEFF ROGERS jrogers@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5591

here was a time, very long ago, when Kiss was my favorite rock band.

It was in the late 1970s, and “Kiss Alive II” had just been released. The makeup, fire breathing, and Ace Frehley still were considered cool. At least I think Ace Frehley once was considered cool.

Anyway, it’s been 29 years since I bought a new Kiss record, and longer than that since I’ve seen them play live.

So, Kiss ceased to be relevant in my music world about 3 decades ago – although I will

argue that “Rock and Roll All Nite” remains one of the best rock ’n’ roll singles of all time.

In fact, I just might do that in a future list.

So, why am I writing about Kiss today? Well, I’m not, actually. I’m writing about something Kiss bassist (and fire breather) Gene Simmons said

last week in an interview conducted by his son for Esquire magazine.

“Rock is finally dead,” Simmons said, citing as the cause of death “file-sharing and downloading” of music.

While I would agree that streaming services and file sharing have dramatically changed the industry, I also believe that today’s landscape gives listeners access to artists they never would have heard from back when Kiss was big and record companies were gatekeepers.

There’s plenty of good rock music out there, still, if you’re willing to look or listen for it.

Here, then, is a list of 25 rock

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bands and artists you should be listening to. Each of them has put out something new in the past 3 years. Some of them you’ll know, many of them you probably won’t. There’s no particular order to this list, but the bands share a common denominator – guitars are played loud, and drums are hit hard.

1. Foo Fighters 2. Biffy Clyro 3. Royal Blood 4. The Joy Formidable 5. The Orwells 6. Joyce Manor 7. Parquet Courts 8. Bob Mould 9. Morning Parade 10. The Menzingers

11. Benjamin Booker 12. Cloud Nothings 13. Manchester Orchestra 14. Dinosaur Pile-Up 15. Bear Hands 16. Together Pangea 17. Against Me! 18. Cage the Elephant 19. Diarrhea Planet 20. Queens of the Stone Age 21. Silversun Pickups 22. Motion City Soundtrack 23. Japandroids 24. IAMDYNAMITE 25. The Wombats So, tell me what you think.

Do you think rock is dead? Is it alive and well, or at least still breathing? What rock bands are you listening to today?

GRAND DETOUR | ART SHOW

Fall Fest back at Bombdigity Get taste of art at historic site Trippin Molly set to headline live music

Event will feature food, live music

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DIXON – Fall Fest returns for its second year from noon to 1 a.m.

Saturday at Bombdigity Bar and Grill, 628 Palmyra Road.

Entry for the competitive division of the bags tournament is $50, and it’s $30 for the social division. Cash prizes will be awarded in the competitive division.

Grills, hunting chairs, gift cards and more will be awarded in the social division.

Registering by Friday will save teams $10.

Registration is open until 11:30 a.m. on the day of the festival. Payment may be made by check or cash only.

The restaurant will have a cookout and will be serving from its normal menu inside.

The event will feature live music from noon to 1 a.m. Tickets will be sold for a 50/50

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GRAND DETOUR – Artists from across the Midwest will gather for the 66th annual Grand Detour Arts Festival on Sunday at the John Deere Historic Site, 8334 S. Clinton St.

Submitted

Tristan Bushman will kick off the live music from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday during Fall Fest at Bombdigity Bar and Grill, 628 Palmyra Road, Dixon.

The music s Noon to 2 p.m.: Tristan Bushman s 3 to 5 p.m.: New Shoes s 6 to 8 p.m.: Bad Phoenix s 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Trippin Molly raffle throughout the day, with the drawing at 10 p.m. The winner does not need to be present at the time of the drawing.

Free rides on a mechanical bull will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. There also will be

giveaways throughout the event.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the VFW Post 540 Soldier Relief Fund.

For more information or to register for the bags tournament, call 815-631-2357.

The festival will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists’ work will include oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor paints, sculpture, photography, jewelry and pottery. All will display pieces for exhibit and purchase.

Food vendors will be on site, and musicians will perform.

Admission is $3 for those 12 and older, or free for those who bring a canned item for the

Dixon Community Food Pantry. The cost includes admission to the historic site exhibits and blacksmith demonstrations.

The festival is presented by the festival committee in partnership with The Next Picture Show.

KSB Hospital is the main sponsor, and Sauk Valley Bank and Trust Co. is the main student art exhibit sponsor. All of the sponsors are in Dixon.

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TOURS & OVERNIGHT TRIPS

Oct. 1 & 2 . . Lunch in Balltown, IA, overnight/Prairie du Chien, WI. Visit to Apple Orchard & possibly Cabela’s.

2nd day - Boat Cruise to Dubuque on Celebration Belle Nov. 3-8 . . . Branson at Christmastime

2014 DAY TRIPS

Sept. 25 . . . “Fall Festival of Crafts” Oct. 1 . . . . . “Les Miserables” Oct. 7 . . . . . Fall Colors in IL, IA, WI Oct. 10 . . . . Fall Colors in IL, IA, WI Oct. 11 . . . . “Fall Diddley” Craft Show Oct. 23 . . . . Amish Countryside Tour/Lunch

Sandwich, IL Fireside Theatre Lunch in Balltown, IA Lunch in Balltown, IA Belvidere Kalona, IA

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New members are invited to join for 2015 at 2014’s low prices!

Offer valid through September 30. 2014

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Sunday

September 14th

9 am - 4 pm, rain or shine “The Tradition Continues…”

KSB Hospital presents one of the oldest art fairs in Illinois with artists from painters to sculptors! The Student Art Exhibit is sponsored by Sauk Valley Bank & Trust Co. and coordinated

by The Next Picture Show. Student Awards presented at 1:00 pm.

Held on the grounds of the John Deere Historic Site, Rt. 2, in Grand Detour, IL. Admission $3.00 for 12 and over or canned goods donation to benefit Dixon Food Pantry.

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ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON – Photographs by Brian Lutz will be shown through Monday on the front wall at the gallery, 113 W. First St. The Next Picture Show is bringing back “Art on The Square� at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 on the premises of the old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St. Participants will be assigned a section of sidewalk to use as canvas.

Judging will be at 11:30 a.m., and awards will be presented at noon.

Art at the Loveland DIXON – The art collection at Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., and its many other exhibits are available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@lovelandcommunityhouse. org or 815-284-2741.

Go to www.lovelandcommunityhouse.org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

At River Arts Center CLINTON, Iowa – The art of Charles Knudsen will be on exhibit through Sunday at the gallery, 229 Fifth Ave. South.

The exhibit includes sculptures, folk art, paintings and more.

Gallery hours are 1 to 4 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk Valley’s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment? Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At Books on First DIXON – The Brashwood Trio will play from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the store, 202 W. First St. At Champs STERLING – Dirt Road Rockers will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 216 Locust St. Upcoming: Sept. 20, Scarletta; Sept. 26, Cassie and Ben Miller, and The Cal Stage Band; and Sept. 27, E11eventh Hour For more information, call 815626-6003.

At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – Terry Cox will play from 7 to 9 p.m., and Kizmaz plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. At Val’s Place DIXON – Acoustic open mic is open to the public at 8:30 p.m. every Monday.

Musicians also are welcome to join the band with Notorious Folk, featuring Steve Catron, at 8 p.m. every Tuesday.

At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – DJ Rodrigues will start playing tunes at 8:30 p.m. today at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Amigos Del Barrios will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday and at noon Saturday.

Poison Apple will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday.

Friday Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers DIXON – Country gentlemen Lyle Grobe and Jim Miller will play from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at The Brandywine, 441 state Route 2.

Saturday The Night People to perform STERLING – The Night People, playing a variety of classic dance music, will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is $5.

Sept. 20 Funk band in town STERLING – Big Daddy Woo Woo will perform from at 9 p.m. at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is free until 8:30 p.m., and $5 after.

For more information, call 815564-9430.

CAR SHOWS AND TRACTOR RIDES Sunday 4-H car show and airplane fly-in MOUNT MORRIS – There will be a 4-H car show, airplane flyin, and all-you-can-eat breakfast hosted by Ogle County Pilots Inc. at Ogle County Airport on state Route 64 on the east edge of Mount Morris.

Breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to noon. Car registration is from 7 to 10:30 a.m., with the show running from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Proceeds from the car show will benefit the Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club of Mount Morris.

For more information, contact Al Koper at 815-440-5982 or kalmarilyn@yahoo.com.

Registration forms and a complete set of rules and regulations are available at the Chamber office, 232 W. Second St. For more information, contact the office at byronchamber@ gmail.com or 815-234-5500.

COMEDY Wednesday Swardson swinging through DEKALB – Tickets are on sale for comedian Nick Swardson’s “Taste Tour,� which will hit the stage at 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Tickets are $39.50. The box office will be open for walk-up and phone sales at 10 a.m.

Friday.

Tickets also can be purchased at egyptiantheatre.org or livenation.com.

Sept. 20 Comedian in Deer Grove DEER GROVE – Comedy night returns with Ali Clayton at 8 p.m. at Arnie’s Happy Spot, 1667 Hoover Road.

Clayton is a comedian from Chicago. She has been featured on Comedy Central.

Admission is $5. Doors open at 7 p.m.

For more information, call the restaurant at 815-438-5282.

CHILIFESTS Sept. 20 ChiliFest to benefit Rosbrook DIXON – The ninth annual ChiliFest benefit for Rosebrook Studio Co-op will bring back the heat from 5 to 9 p.m. at Distinctive Gardens, 2020 Lowell Park Road.

The event will feature a chili cook-off, live music, artwork by Tim Drane, and the Thom and Kris hot dog stand.

The tasting will begin at 5 p.m., and awards will be presented at 8. The benefit is picnic style, with attendees encouraged to bring their own cooler, chair and blanket. A minimum $3 donation is suggested for admission. s 4HE ,ONE #ANARY WILL PLAY AT p.m. The band is a newly formed folk/Americana duo comprised of Rockford musicians Jesse Fox and Heather Camacho. The group has an acoustic, rootsy sound echoing the styles of The Civil Wars, Mumford and Sons, Cory Chisel and Joshua James, according to a news release. s #ATFISH $OGS WILL PLAY AT p.m. The band features local musicians Michael Duerst and Matt Fichter, and will provide an array of classic rock and roll, as well as acoustic music. s +!4' AN EIGHT PIECE BAND OF coworkers, will play at 7 p.m. The band covers a wide mix of music from the past 50 years. s 3PACE *UICE FEATURING THE Quintana brothers, will play at 8 p.m. The duo has been playing its brand of Latin flair with a dash of funk for more than 30 years.

Go to distinctivegardensinc. com or rosbrook-studio.comb or find Distinctive Gardens and Rosbrook Studio on Facebook for more information.

Oct. 4 ChiliFest in Byron BYRON – The Byron Chamber of Commerce will present its ChiliFest at Byron Forest Preserve Heritage Farm, 7993 N. River Road.

Cooking will begin at 10 a.m., and gates will open at noon. Live music is set to begin at 1 p.m.; judging will get underway at 2, with awards given at 3. The event will be held, rain or shine.

Teams will have the opportunity to compete in two categories: judge’s choice and theme/showmanship. There is no registration fee.

All teams must provide their own cooking ingredients, devices, utensils, prep and serving tables, heavy-duty extension cords and tents. Teams must make at least 5 gallons of chili.

Admission to the event is $5, with children 7 and under free.

Attendees will get to taste all the chili available. Additional food will be sold during the event.

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CONCERTS Saturday Bands play on Sauk lawn DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a concert on the south lawn, overlooking the Rock River, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Dixon and Sterling municipal bands will perform, along with the Rock River Jazz Band. Rock ‘n’ roll favorites from across the decades will be featured.

A barbecue dinner provided

by Baker Street and a cash bar provided by Crystal Cork, both of Dixon, will be available.

Admission is $5 for ages 11 and older, and $3 for Sauk students and those 60 and older.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets; if the weather is bad, the concert will move inside to the gym.

Contact Steve Nunez at steve.c.nunez@svcc.edu or 815835-6263 for more information.

Sunday Blues artist on in Polo POLO – Glen Kaiser, a contemporary Christian and blues performer, will play at 5:30 p.m. at Faith Discovery Church, 801 W. Oregon St. An offering will be accepted.

Free refreshments will be provided after the concert.

Sept. 18 The Return ‌ returns ROCK ISLAND – The Return, a Beatles tribute band, will find its way back to the area for two shows at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 Third Ave. The first show will begin at 6 p.m. The second show will begin at 9 p.m. Doors will open 1 hour before each performance.

Tickets are $29.50 in advance and $35 at the door. The performances don’t include dinner, but the venue will offer snacks and sandwich baskets for purchase, as well as a full bar.

To buy tickets, visit the box office at the venue or call 309786-7733, ext. 2.

Sept. 19 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free; donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to www.franklingroveil.org for more information.

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Tickets are $15. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age and have a Player’s Club Card to attend.

For tickets or more information, go to wildroseresorts.com or call 563-243-9000.

Kidz Bop in area ROCKFORD – Kidz Bop will perform kid-friendly versions of today’s biggest hits at 7 p.m. at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday. They start at $15 and may be purchased at ticketmaster. com or by calling 815-968-5222.

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valued at $10 or more. Plates of pulled pork, baked beans and chips will be $5 each.

A bags tournament will take place, with two people per team.

The cost is $10 per person. Raffles and 50/50 drawings will take place, with tickets for $1 each, $5 for six, or $10 for an armlength.

To register a band, enter the motorcycle run, or for more information, call Terol McCarty at 815-441-3655.

Sept. 20 Orchestra opens season ROCKFORD – The Rockford Symphony Orchestra will open its 2014-15 season with its first concert, “War and Remembrance,� at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Series, 314 N. Main St. Tickets are available at rockfordsymphony.com or by calling the box office at 815-965-0049.

Prices range from $22 to $60.

Student tickets are $7.

Jake Owen in area ROCKFORD – Jake Owen’s Days of Gold Tour will make a stop at BMO Harris Bank Center, 228 S. Main St. All reserved seats are $25 and may be purchased at ticketmaster.com or by calling the box office at 815-968-5222.

Visit jakeowen.net or find him on Facebook for more information.

Sept. 20 Craft and vendor fair MOUNT MORRIS – A craft and vendor fair will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pinecrest Grove Community Center, 500 Evergreen Lane.

Handmade Halloween, Christmas and home dĂŠcor vendors will sell items. Vendors also will include Mary Kay, Gold Canyon Candles and more.

Participants will receive a raffle ticket with every purchase to enter a drawing for one of the items provided by vendors and crafters.

For more information, contact June Jacobs at jjacobs@ pinecrestcommmunity.org or 815-734-2103.

Sept. 21 DHS grad, wife to perform DIXON – The Phidian Art Club will present 2014 Musical, featuring oboist Jeff Padgett and his wife, violinist Melissa Padgett, at 2 p.m. at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. Jeff is a Dixon native and a Dixon High School graduate. He is the acting principal oboist for the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra and the assistant principal oboist of the Kenosha Symphony. Melissa is an active performer and teacher in Chicagoland who has played violin since age 8.

The public is welcome to this free concert.

Sept. 27 Eagles tribute band STERLING – The Optimist Club is set to bring Heartache Tonight, an Eagles tribute band, to play at Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. The show will open with local artist Lauren Adams at 6 p.m.

Following the show, there will be a meet and greet with band members. Merchandise will be sold.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or at The Loop Barbershop, 301 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Go to heartachetonight.com for more information about the band.

For more information about the event, find the Optimist Club on Facebook, or contact John Watts at jwwatts78@gmail.com or call 815-631-3012.

Sept. 27 Musical tribute in Sterling STERLING – The Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will present Bill Jamerson of Escanaba, Michigan, at 2 p.m. at the Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd St. The program, “Dollar-A-Day Boys! A Tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps,� pays tribute to the federal works program created by President Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression.

Admission is free.

Sept 28 Toys for Tots benefit ROCK FALLS – Area bands may register to perform at a fundraiser for Toys for Tots at Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 305 W. Second St. Activities start with a motorcycle run at noon. The cost is $10 per person, and the ride departs from the bar. Entrants may register from 10 to 11:30 a.m. that day.

Admission to the fundraiser will be an unwrapped child’s gift

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DOWNTOWN EVENTS Saturday Second Saturdays in Dixon DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings, featuring art, music and other cultural events, returns to various venues, mostly from 6 to 8 p.m. downtown, between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues.

Find the event on Facebook for a complete schedule and more details.

Upcoming: Oct. 11 Sept. 21 Accessories exchange set DIXON – An accessories exchange for party, bridal, and related items will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St. Vendors and others who want to sell, give away, or barter items may sign up for $5 per table.

Participants may rent more than one table. Doors open at 11 a.m. for set-up.

Eligible items are candles, candle holders, votive holders, swags, tablecloths or runners, lights, wedding dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses, flower girl and ringbearer clothing and shoes, ring pillows, jewelry, plate chargers, card boxes, wreaths, vases, picture frames, cupcake holders, chair bows, curtains, arches, silk flowers, columns, flower pots, fountains, cake holders, table markers, pew bows, chair covers, and more.

The public may attend for free.

To rent a table, call Cathy at 815288-0892.

Sept. 26 Fourth Fridays in Sterling STERLING – Fourth Fridays promotes the slogan “Think Local. Buy Local. Be Local.�

In addition to many of the participating businesses continuing to host cultural happenings, locals also will find special activities, events and savings opportunities as they explore the shopping, dining and services in Sterling.

Organizers also encourage residents to be local by getting involved in the community.

Go to www.fourthfridayspac. com for a list of participating businesses, specials and events.

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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Friday through Sunday SubletteFest ready to roll SUBLETTE – Sublette 365 will present SubletteFest 2014 this weekend.

A beer garden will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, with entertainment offered by DJ E-Man Music from 8 p.m. to midnight.

There will be a 5K run at 8 a.m.

Saturday. A kids parade is set

Saturday Craft beer great with pretzels FREEPORT – Freeport Downtown Development Foundation presents the Pretzel City Brewfest from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the grass lot at Chicago Avenue and Douglas Street.

Beer vendors will serve tastings from local and national craft breweries. Food also will be available from Main Street Bistro, Freeport Jaycees, Hungry Hot Dog Cart, the Elk’s Lodge, and Royal Pub. Entertainment will be provided

by Nathan Dean and the Damn Band, a national touring band from Freeport.

General admission tickets are $20 before the festival and $25 at the gate, and include 20 tasting tickets and a souvenir glass.

VIP tickets are $50 and include 1 hour early entry, 30 tasting tickets, access to special releases, two souvenir glasses, a bag, a T-shirt and a koozie.

Tickets can be purchased at pretzelcitybrewfest.com or at Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Center, 4596 U.S. Route 20.

For more information, email FDDFoffice@yahoo.com or call 815-235-3560.

Sept. 21 Experience Small Town Living MOUNT MORRIS – The Mount Morris Tourism Committee invites the public to “Small Town Living, Yesterday and Today,� from noon to 6 p.m. in the town square downtown.

The event will feature historic plows and hay wagons, and modern tractors. There will be old fire hose wagons, and modern firefighting equipment.

Participants will have opportunity to observe and learn about small farm animals. An instructor also will teach people how to line dance.

Illinois Rail will provide live music at the festival.

Go to mtmorrisil.net for more information.

Sept. 27 Come Celebrate Lanark!

LANARK – “Celebrate Lanark!� will help kick off the fall festival season with a free event from 4 to 7 p.m. at Eastland High School, 500 S. School Drive.

The event will feature food, live music, a photo booth, gift bags and booths with authors, artists, service organizations, and local businesses.

The post-festival celebration, sponsored by Lanark Community Club, will begin at 7 p.m. at local establishments on Carroll Street, east of Broad Street.

Find Celebrate Lanark! on Facebook for more information.

FAMILY FUN Sept. 20 Family time in Sterling STERLING – The public is welcome to attend Parkway Center’s Farm and Family Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the back campus at 1801 Avenue G. More than 30 antique tractors and engines will be on display.

Hayrack rides, banjo music, children’s games, an animal display and bounce house will provide entertainment for children.

There will be various craft and vendor booths, and a bake sale, and food will be sold.

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STERLING – Space Day is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. The event will allow participants to study stars, land their own virtual shuttles, and meet Story Musgrave. Musgrave, who in 1996 became only the second astronaut to achieve the record of six spaceflights, will begin speaking at 7 p.m.

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Also Saturday, German food and music will be featured from 5 to 8 p.m. The beer garden will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight, with Back Country Roads headlining the entertainment.

A truck and tractor pull will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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Donald Sadoway, a Professor of Materials Chemistry at MIT, said, “In a battery, I strive to maximize electrical potential. When mentoring, I strive to maximize human potential.”

This week we have been looking at deals in which declarer has been trying to maximize his chance of success. Here is another. How should South plan the play in seven hearts after West leads the diamond king?

North’s two-no-trump response was the Jacoby Forcing Raise: at least four-card heart support and gamegoing values. When South found three aces opposite, he bid seven hearts, thinking that it would be at worst on a black-suit finesse.

In the red suits, South has five hearts, one diamond and one diamond ruff in his hand.

So it seems as though South must ruff his spade losers in the dummy, then find the

club queen. But there is another possibility. If he can take four spades and two clubs, that will also result in 13 tricks.

In a vacuum, the percentage play in clubs is to cash the king, then to finesse through West. In the real world, it is better to lead the jack from hand, hoping that West either covers with the queen or thinks about it. Or, if he plays low smoothly, to rise with dummy’s ace and finesse through East on the way back.

However, although that will work against many players, the best way to combine all of the chances is to cash the ace and king in the side suit with the greater number of cards – here, clubs. If the queen drops, fine; if not, declarer finesses in the other suit. © 2014 UFS

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WHAT’S GOING ON FARMERS MARKETS In Dixon DIXON – The farmers market is from 7 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Saturday at Haymarket Square, 7 4HIRD 3T !NOTHER FARMERS MARKET IS FROM TO P M 7EDNES day at the riverfront, downtown.

In Sterling 34%2,).' n 4HE 4WIN #ITY -AR ket is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the historic Twin City 0RODUCE "UILDING !VE !

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In Rock Falls 2/#+ &!,,3 n 4HE FARMERS MARKET ON &OURTH !VENUE AND West Second Street offers a VARIETY OF VENDORS PLYING THEIR PRO duce, crafts and other wares, from 7 a.m. to noon or so Wednesday, Friday and Saturday through October or November, depending on weather and interest. Farmers, gardeners, vendors and crafters are welcome to sell their goods with no need to register or pay fees. Nonprofits also are invited to use the market for fundraisers.

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Sept. 27 ‘Dancing with the Steamers’ FULTON – The River Bend !THLETIC "OOSTERS WILL HOST h$ANC ing with the Steamers,� at 7 p.m. in the West Gym of Fulton High 3CHOOL TH 3T Tickets are $8 in advance and AT THE DOOR Seven couples from the district’s communities, and a Fulton High School senior couple will compete.

The couple which raises the most money for the River Bend !THLETIC "OOSTERS WILL BE CROWNED THE NIGHT S WINNER ! PANEL OF judges also will select a Judge’s #HOICE !WARD Proceeds will go to new weight room equipment at Fulton High School. $ONATIONS ALSO CAN BE MADE !

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Oct. 24 Murder mystery at Reagan home DIXON – The Ronald Reagan "OYHOOD (OME WILL HOST ITS SEC ond Mystery Dinner Fundraiser FUN FOR A CAUSE AT THE %LKS ,ODGE &RANKLIN Saturday Grove Road. #OCKTAIL HOUR WILL BE AT Sale to benefit school P M WITH DINNER AT 4HE $)8/. n h! ,ITTLE "IT OF %VERY THEME h-URDER IN THE $OUBLE thing Craft & Vendor Show, Bake Wide,� will be performed by It’s Sale & Uniform Resale,� is set for A M TO P M AT THE (OLLOWAY a Mystery of the Quad Cities, #ENTER AT 3T 0ATRICK #HURCH but will also involve attendees as they help solve the mystery. The (IGHLAND !VE PERFORMANCE MIGHT INCLUDE ADULT The event will benefit St. Mary School. The sale will feature more themed content inappropriate for THAN VENDORS AND CRAFTERS WITH young children.

The event will feature a silent PRODUCTS INCLUDING JEWELRY HAND auction, a dessert auction and a painted artwork, wreaths, crafts, home decorations, books, kitchen dinner buffet, with the proceeds going to the nonprofit home. You AND COOKING ITEMS AND MORE !

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-/5.4 #!22/,, n +ARAOKE The proceeds benefit Literacy is &UN FOR %VERYONE A PROGRAM ASSO is offered at 7 p.m. every week

AT #HARLIE S "AR AND 'RILL 7 Market St. Saturday Party with the James Gang OREGON – Karaoke with the *AMES 'ANG WILL BE FROM P M TO A M AT -ESSIE S "AR AND 'RILL . 2IVER 2OAD %MAIL JAMESGANG GMAIL com for more information.

AT THE MOVIES Saturday Historic documentary showing $%+!," n h*ENS *ENSEN 4HE Living Green,� a documentary about a man with historic ties to Ogle and Lee counties, will be presented at 7 p.m. at Egyptian 4HEATRE . 3ECOND 3T *ENSEN HAD A HAND IN THE ,IN coln Highway’s creation in the EARLY S (E DESIGNED PARKS IN Chicago. To fund his endeavors, he also designed landscaping for wealthy clients such as Henry Ford and his son, Edsel.

The filmmaker, Carey Lundin, will lead a discussion following the film.

4ICKETS ARE FOR ADULTS AND for seniors and students.

Visit egyptiantheatre.org to buy tickets or for more information.

OPEN MIC Friday Music in the park 2/#+ &!,,3 n !N ALL AGES open mic night is available from TO P M EVERY WEEK THROUGH September at Triangle/Veterans Memorial Park, at Fifth Street and &IFTH !VENUE &OR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR

AT THE MUSEUM The Depot is open !-"/9 n 4HE !MBOY $EPOT -USEUM % -AIN 3T IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON !DMISSION IS FREE Go to amboydepotmuseum.org OR CALL FOR APPOINT ments or more information.

History at Loveland DIXON – The History Museum has artifacts and displays on local and national history at Loveland Community House and Museum, 7 3ECOND 3T The art museum also is available for viewing and features works by nationally known local artists.

4HE MUSEUM S HOURS ARE A M TO P M 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY AND A M TO P M 3ATURDAY The office is open from 8 a.m. to P M -ONDAY THROUGH &RIDAY Go to lovelandcommunityhouse. org for more information.

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FRANKLIN GROVE – The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands Preserve will present its annual Autumn on the Prairie festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20.

The day’s activities include more than 25 steward-guided tours of prairie and savannas, educational exhibits, butterfly hikes, selfguided prairie plant exploration hikes and rides through the prairie in a horse-drawn or tractor-pulled wagon.

There will also be live music, local artists at work, activity tent and live raptor display, and, with bison arriving in late fall, tours of the corral.

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Oregon artist Mary Salstrom paints the prairie during the 2013 Autumn on the Prairie festival at Nachusa Grasslands near Franklin Grove. The annual event returns from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20.

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Legendary Packers quarterback Bart Starr, 80, is recovering after suffering a mild ischemic stroke. Starr’s No. 15 is one of just five numbers currently retired by the Packers. Starr threw for 24,718 yards with 152 TD passes and 138 interceptions.

Sports Editor Dan Woessner breaks down Week 3 of the high school football season in the latest SVMBlitz video at saukvalleysports.com.

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Leading the Newman fresh-soph football team to a 9-0 record in 2013 was a mere stepping stone for Logan Whitman.

The junior emerged from a preseason battle for the varsity quarterback job, and has guided the Comets to a pair of victories thus far. Newman will try to make it three in a row on Friday night at Bureau Valley in the Three Rivers North opener for both squads.

A 5-foot-11, 170-pounder, Whitman

Where: Manlius When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Radio: 102.7 FM, 98.1 FM Twitter: Follow Ty Reynolds (@STyReynolds) observed and learned from last year’s QB starter, A.J. Sharp. Sharp’s job was Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com largely to avoid mistakes and utilize the Newman quarterback Logan Whitman made wealth of talent around him, which he did to the tune of a 13-1 record and a his first varsity start against the No. 3-ranked team in the state, Rockridge. Whitman passed Class 2A state championship. that test, and has the Comets at 2-0 going into COMPOSED CONTINUED ON B5 Friday’s game against Bureau Valley.

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The Dixon Dukes are riding high after a pair of wins at home – their first since 2010 – to open the season.

Now, they’re gearing up for their toughest test yet, when they visit Rockford to take on the Lutheran Crusaders and all-state running back James Robinson.

Robinson, a 5-foot-9, 205pound junior, ran for 2,475 yards and 43 touchdowns last season, and his 4,384 yards through his first two seasons puts him on pace to break the IHSA’s all-time rushing record of 8,477 yards, set by Westville’s Caleb Pratt from 2004-07.

Junis to get shot as starting quarterback

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Noah Junis will get a chance to see what he can do in a starting role this week, after coming on in relief the first 2 weeks of the season.

The Rock Falls junior will get the nod at quarterback ahead of 3-year returning starter Jacob Mammosser when the Rockets venture to Oregon Noah on Friday for their Junis Rock Falls Big Northern West junior opener. Game time is 7 p.m. at LandersLoomis Field.

“It’s a great opportunity for me,” Junis said at Wednesday’s practice, “and I’m very excited to see what we can do.”

“We’re going to make a change and see if we can’t keep him playing within the system, and just play to the system,” Rock Falls coach Scott Berge said.

Junis, who started the past 2 years at the fresh-soph level, played one series, then all of the fourth quarter in a 41-0 loss at Harvard in the opener. He then played about two-thirds of the game in a 45-14 loss at Marengo.

Mammosser tossed two early interceptions against Marengo that led to a pair of Indians touchdowns, leading to Junis’ insertion into that game.

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Dixon’s Cody Mighell changes directions during Friday’s game at A.C. Bowers Field. Dixon has started 2-0, but faces its biggest test of the young season Friday at Rockford Lutheran. The Crusaders are 2-0 and ranked No. 2 in Class 4A.

Where: Landers-Loomis Field, Oregon When: 7 p.m. Friday Radio: 95.7 FM, 1240 AM Twitter: Follow Brian Weidman (@BrianWeidman)

BOYS GOLF | ROCK FALLS 155, STERLING 167

Good from the third shot Long putt puts Kilberg on track for solid round Star of the meet: Cooper Kilberg, Rock Falls, even-par 34 Key performers: Ryan Hurley, Sterling, 3-over 37; Aaron Frank, Rock Falls, 5-over 39; Matt Long, Rock Falls, 5-over 39 Up next: Sterling at Rockford East Invite at Aldeen Golf Course in Rockford, 8:30 a.m. Saturday; Rock Falls at Oregon, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday.

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

ROCK FALLS – It took just one pendulum-like swing of his putter for Cooper Kilberg to know it was going to be a good day.

Kilberg, a Rock Falls junior, rebounded to sink a 25-foot putt on his first hole – No. 1 – after his tee shot ended up in the trees. He punched out to land on the apron of the green, before finishing with that long putt for a birdie.

“I hit it, and it just went straight for the hole,” Kilberg said. “Once it was going straight, I knew it was going in, and right then, I knew I

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Kilberg battled stiff winds to card a meet-best even-par 34 Wednesday – his lowest score this season – under a canopy of ominous clouds at Rock River Golf and Pool.

His score propelled the Rockets to a 155-167 win over visiting Sterling.

Aaron Frank and Matt Long each provided 39s for the Rockets, while Carrigan Chouinard, Nolan Moeller, and Austin Vickers added 43s.

The Warriors were led by Ryan Hurley’s 37, and had counting scores Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com from Nick Ceruzzi (42), Ryan BlackRock Falls’ Matt Long tees off Wednesday during a dual meet burn (43), and Brady Bostelman (45). with Sterling at Rock River Golf and Pool. Long shot a 39 as the Rockets beat the Warriors 155-167.

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Strong safety play key to Illini’s start, B2.

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Heading into Saturday’s game at Washington in Seattle, Illini coach Tim Beckman said Monday that he and defensive coordinator Tim Banks have talked about the need to get Barton and Petty more breaks.

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Many golfers said the gusting winds made play tough by affecting the flight of their shots, but Kilberg said the key for him to be able to combat the conditions was to keep his ball low. “The weather was horrendous,� Kilberg said. “Sometimes it would make it a two-club difference in both directions on holes. I just tried to remember back to other times in these situations and use what worked.�

Kilberg ran off two consecutive pars after his long putt on No. 1,

but ran into trouble on No. 4. His tee shot went out of bounds, and after another host of errors, ended up carding a double bogey.

He wrote down a “6� and moved on, bouncing back to record two consecutive birdies on the next two holes. “I was just ready to put that out of my mind and get back to playing the way I know how to play,�

Kilberg said. “Playing with guys like Hurley, who is a phenomenal golfer, really helps. “It keeps you on edge and focused. You don’t want to slip when you’re playing with quality players like that.�

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Warriors’ top golfer, playing in Kilberg’s group, went straight to the practice green when his round ended and practiced putts with black ear buds stuffed in his ears, listening to Lupe Fiasco.

The Sterling senior makes it a point of emphasis to work on his short game whenever possible, and said he was disappointed with his play of late. “I have been struggling lately,� said Hurley, with the faint sound of rap music coming from the the ear buds dangling around his neck. “I’m just trying to work really hard and not get frustrated.�

Warriors coach C.J. Wade told the team last week to remember that they’re playing golf and, “no one is good enough to be mad out there,� a reminder to not let emotions affect play.

That talk stuck with Hurley, as he worked on his physical game and tempo, while trying to take advantage of the inclement weather Wednesday. “It’ll be like this in October when regional and sectionals roll around,� said Hurley, who led Sterling to a ninth-place finish at the Class 2A state tournament last fall. “You can learn things from playing in weather like this early on.�

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Next race: Sylvania 300, Sept. 21, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, New Hampshire

NATIONWIDE Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast 300 Site: Joliet Schedule: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports 2, 11 a.m.), race, 2:30 p.m.

(ESPN2) Track: Chicagoland Speedway (oval, 1.5 miles) Race distance: 300 miles, 200 laps Fast fact: Chase Elliott won at Chicagoland in July for the last of his three season victories.

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CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS Lucas Oil 225 Site: Joliet Schedule: Thursday, practice; Friday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 2 p.m.), race 7:30 p.m. (Fox Sports 1) Track: Chicagoland Speedway (oval, 1.5 miles) Race distance: 225 miles, 150 laps Fast fact: Kyle Busch, who won this race last year, has five victories in seven Truck starts this year. He has 40 victories in 122 career series starts.

Next race: UNOH 175, Sept. 20, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, New Hampshire

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Hoops expert Vitale makes picks in new Chase format

BY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

Dickie V has found a totally awesome PTP’er in NASCAR’s version of a Sweet 16 bracket.

ESPN college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has picked Jimmie Johnson to cut down the nets – or at least hoist the Sprint Cup trophy and have his seventh shining moment as NASCAR’s champion.

Vitale was in Boston on Wednesday to inject a dose of March Madness into the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. The 10-race playoff kicks off this weekend at Chicagoland, with 16 drivers in the field for the first time.

Who else but Dickie V can break down a bracket, baby! Vitale joined Chase driver Kasey Kahne and ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi at a Chase kickoff event, and made his picks throughout the field.

Vitale’s Four Wheel Final Four was composed of Johnson, Kahne, 2012 Cup champion Brad Keselowski,

Longtime president steps down from post at Formula One team

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MARANELLO, Italy – After more than 2 decades presiding over one of the biggest and most successful teams in Formula One, Luca Di Montezemolo is stepping down as president of Ferrari.

The 67-year-old Montezemolo spent 23 years as president of the Italian car manufacturer, and oversaw Michael Schumacher winning five F1 titles and Kimi Raikkonen another.

But a recent decline, culminating at last week’s Italian Grand Prix where Ferrari failed to put a car on the podium in its home race for the first time since 2008, led to Montezemolo’s departure.

“We are coming out of an awful year because we underestimated the difficulty and the importance of the new motors,” Montezemolo said on Wednesday at

Last week: Lewis Hamilton won the Italian Grand Prix for his sixth victory of the year.

Next event: Singapore Grand Prix, Sept. 21, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore

The Nationwide race will be his first Nationwide start since last season, but the goal is to get him extra seat time in advance of Sunday’s Chase opener.

Richard Petty Motorsports will also run Almirola in the Nationwide race at Dover. The decision to enter Almirola was made to help him get strong finishes and advance through the first round of Chase eliminations into the round of 12.

Guest speaker: Hendrick Motorsports prepared for the start of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship by bringing in guest speaker Herm Edwards in a kickoff event for all employees.

Edwards, a current ESPN analyst and former NFL coach and player, delivered a speech that six-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson found inspiring. Johnson, the defending champion, is seeking a record-tying seventh title; only Hall of Famers Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt won seven championships.

Ferrari finds leader for ‘new cycle’

BY DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press

FORMULA ONE

the Sprint Cup championship last year as the points leader, already with five victories. He then started the Chase winning at Chicago and New Hampshire, but eventually was the season runner-up to Jimmie Johnson.

In the new elimination-style playoff, Kenseth enters the Chase 14th among the 16 drivers still in title consideration, even without winning a race. And his championship chances are just as good as they were at this time a year ago.

“Well, I’ll let you know in December,” Kenseth said Wednesday in Texas, when asked if he liked the new format.

“It’s just totally different. ... It’s a really unique format, I’m really curious to see how it all works out.”

Double duty: Aric Almirola will pull double duty this weekend as he prepares for his first appearance in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

Almirola will run both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup races at Chicagoland Speedway.

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NHRA Site: Concord, N.C. Schedule: Friday, qualifying (ESPN2, 10 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, Sunday, 1 a.m.); Sunday, final eliminations (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.)

Track: zMAX Dragway Fast fact: The event opens the six-race NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs. The top 10 in each class qualified for the playoffs.

Next race: Texas NHRA FallNationals, Sept. 19-21, Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas

and Kevin Harvick.

“You got to have the right combination, baby,” Vitale said.

“You got to have the momentum and a smart strategy for each track, and you need the team leader in the right crew chief to call the NASCAR pick and rolls and get in and out of those pit boxes like a quick basketball timeout, making your adjustments to win it at the end. Kasey’s my diaper dandy driver to watch.”

The revamped Chase format has eliminations after every three races until the field is down to four drivers for the Nov. 16 finale at HomesteadMiami Speedway.

Kahne made the field after a win at Atlanta, and joined Hendrick Motorsports teammates Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the Chase.

“My win in Atlanta put me in position to compete in this new playoff grid, and I feel relieved to be in the club ... and ready to win and advance,” Kahne said.

Kenseth’s shot: Matt Kenseth went into the final 10-race Chase for

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Outgoing president Luca Di Montezemolo attends a press conference at the Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, Italy on Wednesday. Montezemolo leaves amid a disappointing season by the company’s Formula One team after 23 years on the job.

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“There are all the foundations for relaunching a new cycle in Formula One. There are all the foundations to start winning again.

“We have had extraordinary and difficult moments. I thank the

fans, and I am convinced that there will be the maximum effort to take Ferrari back to where it belongs.”

Montezemolo will officially leave on Oct. 13, about the same time as the stock listing of merged parent company

Fiat-Chrysler, and will be replaced by that company’s CEO, Sergio Marchionne. Fiat has a 90 percent controlling stake in Ferrari.

Montezemolo will receive nearly 27 million euros (nearly $35 million) in compensation from Ferrari as his severance package.

Montezemolo joined Ferrari 4 decades ago, brought in by founding father Enzo Ferrari as his assistant. After a brief period away from the company, he returned as president in 1991, and the team won six drivers’ titles and eight constructors’ titles.

“It’s an important day, because after 23 years [as president], which have passed very quickly, today I’m presenting my resignation from Ferrari,” Montezemolo said at a news conference, often appearing to be struggling to hold back tears.

1. Chase Elliott 2. Regan Smith 3. Ty Dillon 4. Elliott Sadler 5. Brian Scott 6. Trevor Bayne 7. Chris Buescher 8. Brendan Gaughan 9. Ryan Reed 10. James Buescher 11. Landon Cassill 12. Dylan Kwasniewski 13. Dakoda Armstrong 14. Mike Bliss 15. Jeremy Clements 16. Ryan Sieg 17. J.J. Yeley 18. Jeffrey Earnhardt 19. Eric McClure 20. Joey Gase

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IndyCar Final Standings 1. Will Power 671 2. Helio Castroneves 609 3. Scott Dixon 604 4. Juan Pablo Montoya 586 5. Simon Pagenaud 565 6. Ryan Hunter-Reay 563 7. Tony Kanaan 544 8. Carlos Munoz 483 9. Marco Andretti 463 10. Sebastien Bourdais 461 11. Ryan Briscoe 461 12. James Hinchcliffe 456 13. Josef Newgarden 406 14. Charlie Kimball 402 15. Justin Wilson 395 16. Mikhail Aleshin 372 17. Jack Hawksworth 366 18. Takuma Sato 350 19. Graham Rahal 345 20. Carlos Huertas 314

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NHRA Top Fuel 1. Doug Kalitta 1,479 2. Antron Brown 1,385 3. Shawn Langdon 1,261 4. Tony Schumacher 1,160 5. Steve Torrance 1,075 Funny Car 1. John Force 1,420 2. Robert Hight 1,340 3. Ron Capps 1,188 4. Alexis DeJoria 1,148 5. Tommy Johnson Jr. 1,107 Pro Stock 1. Jason Line 1,408 2. Erica Enders-Stevens 1,324 3. Allen Johnson 1,318 4. Jeg Coughlin 1,254 5. Dave Connolly 1,231 Pro Stock Motorcycle 1. Andrew Hines 906 2. Eddie Krawiec 889 3. Hector Arana Jr. 692 4. Hector Arana 574 5. John Hall 569

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The Sterling girls cross country team posted a perfect score in winning the Oregon 7-Person Meet on Wednesday afternoon at Oregon Park West.

The Golden Warriors scored 7 points in the event, which was broken into seven flights and awarded points based on each runner’s finish.

Newman was third with 20 points, and Oregon placed sixth (46 points).

Sterling won every flight, led by the overall 1-2-3 finish of Mercedes Sanchez (20:31.9, first flight), Maggie McPherson (20:55.7, third flight), and Megan Barnhart (21:03.0, second flight).

The Comets got runnerup finishes from Kate Bonnell (25:07.8) in the fourth flight, Natalie Amezola (25:11.3) in the fifth flight, and Lauren Henson (25:35.7) in the sixth flight.

Oregon’s best finish came from Zoe Nelson (32:58.3), who took fifth in the seventh flight.

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Warriors win in Oregon:

Sterling won three flights and took second in two more to win the Oregon 7-Person Meet at Oregon Park West.

The Golden Warriors scored 13 points in the event, which broke the race into seven flights and awarded points based on finishes within that flight. Newman and Oregon also competed, but neither fielded a full team.

Cody Lund won the second flight in 17:59.4, while Peter DeLaFuente (18:17.3) and Jalen Hart

Wednesday’s stars Mercedes Sanchez, Maggie McPherson & Megan Barnhart

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The Comets recorded a pair of flight wins, with Bryson Reyes (17:21.1) and Drew Rosengren (17:47.6) topping the third and fourth flights, respectively. That duo finished second and third overall behind Burlington Central’s Clay Musial (16:51.7).

The Hawks’ top finishers were Jacob Harshman (20:43.4) and Ian Hussung (21:23.0), who placed sixth in the first and second flights, respectively.

Boys golf

Fulton 170, Rockridge 182, Prophetstown 195:

Brett Terrock earned medalist honors with a 39 to lead the Steamers to a Three Rivers West triangular win at Fulton Country Club.

Justin Peterson (42), Jacob Outzen (43), and Jason Sikkema (46) also counted in a balanced Fulton attack. Jackson Ames (47), Grant Ames (48), and Jackson Westen (49) all broke 50 for the Prophets.

Polo 187, River Ridge 196: Tristin Woodin was

medalist with a 44 as the Marcos won an NUIC crossover dual at Storybrook in Hanover.

Christopher Rademacher shot 46, Brix Clayton fired a 47, and Trevin Woodin finished with a 50 for Polo (4-6).

Eastland 198, Dakota 228: Curt Strauss’ 44

was six strokes better than anyone else as the Cougars won an NUIC crossover dual at Lake Carroll.

Collin Eubanks (50), Shay Goellner (51), and Austin Poffenberger (53) also counted toward Eastland’s score.

Boys soccer

Sterling 2, Geneseo 2:

The Golden Warriors led 2-0 at halftime, but the Maple Leafs rallied with two second-half goals for a Northern Illinois Big 12 West tie in Geneseo.

Juan Carlos Silva-Rodriguez and Alejandro Mora Marquez netted goals for Sterling.

Girls tennis

Geneseo 4, Newman 1:

Emily Long’s 6-1, 7-6 victory at No. 1 singles was the lone point for the Comets (0-4) in a loss on the road.

Anne Vits and Chantel Ordean won the first set at No. 1 doubles, but ended up losing in a third-set super-tiebreaker, 2-6, 6-4, 10-6.

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White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu tosses the ball to starting pitcher John Danks for an out at first against the Athletics on Tuesday in Chicago. The White Sox won 2-1.

White Sox play spoilers Garcia’s late two-run single downs A’s Reds 4, Cardinals 2: lined a pitch up the midAvisail Garcia drove in dle for a two-run single Alfredo Simon shook off a rough start, lasting two runs with a bases- that made it 2-1.

Blue Jays 11, Cubs seven innings and drivloaded single in the 1 : Drew Hutchison ing in the go-ahead run eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat matched his career- with the second of his the struggling Oakland high with 10 strikeouts two doubles as the Reds Athletics 2-1 on Wednes- in 6 1/3 innings, Dioner rallied for a win over the day night at U.S. Cellular Navarro had two hits and Cardinals in Cincinnati. two RBIs, and the Blue Ryan Ludwick hit a solo Field.

The Athletics were in Jays completed a three- home run to help the line for the win after Jeff game sweep with a win Reds win back-to-back Samardzija threw seven over the Cubs in Toronto. games for the first time scoreless innings, and H u t c h i s o n ( 1 0 - 1 1 ) since Aug. 27-28 against Adam Dunn singled in allowed one run and four the Chicago Cubs. The a run against his former hits in his second career Central Division-leading 10-strikeout game – both Cardinals hadn’t susteam.

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Jorge Soler’s seventh- Aug. 26-30. failed again to protect a inning homer provided lead.

Luke Gregerson (4-4) the only run for the Cubs, came on in the eighth, who matched a season and things quickly fell worst with their sixth apart. It was the third straight loss. At 64-82, time in four games that they are ensured of a fifth the Athletics’ bullpen straight losing season. It is the first time they have blew a lead.

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When: 7:30 Friday Where: Roscoe Eades Stadium, 1608 Fourth Ave. Radio: 94.3 FM Last week: Rich South 14, Joliet Central 12; Sterling 37, Whitney Young 13 Fast facts: Rich South has not made playoffs since 2006. ‌ Stars running back Tommie SherMAN RUSHED FOR YARDS on 34 carries and had two touchdowns in win over Joliet Central. ‌ Rich South plays in the Southland Athletic conference.

SVM pick: Sterling 6-1

When: 7 Friday Where: 3411 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford Radio: 1460 AM AP rank: Lutheran No. 2 4A Last week: Dixon 20, "URLINGTON #ENTRAL Lutheran 74, Rockford Christian 12 Fast facts: This is Dixon’s FIRST ".# 7EST game. ‌ Lutheran junior James Robinson rushed FOR YARDS AND touchdowns last season. ‌ Dixon looking for first 3-0 start since 2000.

SVM pick: Lutheran 4-2

When: 7 Friday Where: Landers-Loomis Field, 210 S.10th Street Radio: !- &Last week: Marengo

2OCK &ALLS .ORTH "OONE /REGON Last meeting: 2013, /REGON Series streak: /REGON Fast facts: Rock Falls’ LONE ".# 7EST WIN IN 3 seasons was over /REGON IN 7EEK OF SEASON x /REGON allowed 379 total yards TO .ORTH "OONE IN 7EEK 2 loss. ‌ Rock Falls has lost nine games in a row.

SVM pick: /REGON

When: 7:30 Friday Where: 800 W. Erie Street, Spring Valley Radio: 101.7 FM AP rank: Hall rec. votes 2A Last week: Amboy 21, Sherrard 6; Hall 21, ErieProphetstown 20 Last meeting: 2013, Hall 28-21 Series streak: Hall 1 Fast facts: Clippers have three rushers with more than 100 yards this season in Dallas Appleman

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When: 7:30 Friday Where: 9 TH 3T .ORTH 0ORT "YRON AP rank: EP rec. votes 3A Last week: Hall 21, EP 20; Rockridge 42, Riverdale 6 Last meeting: 2013, EP

Series streak: EP 2 Fast facts: Panthers FULLBACK $YLAN "INION IS second in the area in rushing with 308 yards. ‌ Rams were held to 11 yards on 20 carries in first half against Rockridge, and allowed 13 tackles for loss.

SVM pick: EP 6-0

When: 7:30 Friday Where: 1207 12th St., Fulton Radio: 1390 AM Last week: /RION

-ORRISON /4 &ULTON 21, Kewanee 12 Last meeting: 2013, Morrison 8-7 Series streak: Morrison 10 Fast facts: Morrison has not won since beating Fulton in Week 3 last year. ‌ The game was named the Wooden Shoe "OWL IN x -ORrison leads all-time series

SVM pick: Fulton 6-0

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AFC at River Ridge

Galena at Milledgeville

Polo at Stockton

Eastland-P.C. at Dakota

Forreston at West Carroll

When: 7:30 Friday Where: #OUNTY Rd., Manlius Radio: 98.1 FM, 102.7 FM AP rank: Newman No. 1 2A Last week: Newman 44, 0RINCETON 3T "EDE

"UREAU 6ALLEY Last meeting: 2013, Newman 34-6 Series streak: Newman 4 Fast facts: Senior Parker Neuhalfen and freshman Drake Davis have been SPLITTING TIME AT 1" THE first 2 weeks. ‌ .EWMAN IS ON GAME winning streak.

SVM pick: Newman 6-0

When: 7:30 Friday Where: 414 IL Route 84 South, Hanover NUIC Upstate: AFC 0-2, River Ridge 0-2 Last week: Polo 44, AFC 12; Warren 48, RR 7 Last meeting: 2013, River Ridge 38-27 Series streak: RR 1 Fast facts: River Ridge has a 9-20 record since splitting with Warren at start of 2010 season. ‌ AFC has won two of three meetings with River Ridge. ‌ Two of 1" *ACOB (ILLIKER S THREE completions have gone for touchdowns.

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When: 7:30 Friday Where: Floyd Daub Field, 100 E. 8th St. Radio: 100.3 FM AP rank: Galena rec. votes 1A Last week: Galena 28, $URAND - VILLE

/RANGEVILLE Last meeting: 2013, Galena 41-14 Series streak: Galena 3 Fast facts: M’ville’s Jordan Harris threw 2 TD passes, rushed for a TD, and had two punt returns for TDs in first HALF AGAINST /RANGEVILLE IN Week 2.

SVM pick: Galena 4-2

When: 7:30 Friday Where: . 2USH 3T AP rank: Stockton No. 2 1A NUIC Upstate: Polo 2-0, Stockton 2-0 Last week: Polo 44, AFC 12; Stockton 30, Aquin 26 Last meeting: 2013, Stockton 38-34 Series streak: Stockton 1 Fast facts: 3TOCKTON 1" Thomas Fox threw for 2 TDs and 184 yards in win over Aquin. ‌ Stockton HAS WON 5PSTATE games in a row; last loss was to East Dubuque in Week 8 of 2010 season.

SVM pick: 3TOCKTON

When: 7:30 Friday Where: 300 Campus Dr. AP rank: EPC No. 4 2A NUIC Northwest: EPC 2-0, Dakota 1-1 Last week: %0#

Pecatonica 6; LenaWinslow 36, Dakota 0 Last meeting: 2013, EPC 49-8 Series streak: EPC 2 Fast facts: First season in YEARS THAT *ERRY ,ANO IS not on sideline for Dakota.

Rick Schmitz is the Indians’ new head coach. ‌ Dakota is coming off first back-to-back losing seasons since 1980.

SVM pick: EPC 6-0

When: 7:30 Friday Where: #RAGMOOR

Savanna AP Rank: Forreston No. 3 1A NUIC Northwest: Forreston 2-0, WC 0-1 Last week: Forreston

3OUTH "ELOIT %AST $UBUQUE 7# Last meeting: 2013, Forreston 48-6 Series streak: Forreston 4 Fast facts: Forreston’s -AX "ARKALOW HAS rushed for 317 yards and four touchdowns. ‌ Forreston is averaging 422 rushing yards a game.

SVM pick: Forreston 6-0

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Bureau Valley’s Blake Balensiefen gets tackled by a St. Bede defender during last Friday’s 56-30 loss in Manlius. The Storm are 0-2 going into Friday’s game with Newman, the top-ranked team in Class 2A.

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“We’d always partner off at practice, try and work each other and make each other better,� Whitman said of Sharp. “I just took what I learned down there up to where I’m at now.�

Whitman won a twoman battle with one of last year’s backups, senior Trevor Bolin, to earn the varsity job this season.

Much like Sharp, Whitman impressed with his ability to run the offense.

He didn’t necessarily need to do anything spectacular – just get the ball to the right people in the right spots at the right time.

Quarterbacks coach Jim Nieman made the call to go with Whitman, as head coach Mike Papoccia relies on his position coaches to make that call. “Coach Nieman chose Whitman hands down because of what he was looking for in a quarterback,� Papoccia said. “He wanted him to carry out fakes. He wanted him to understand the offense.

He wanted him to be very

positive in the huddle, and he picked Whitman. “Watching the films when we break them down, Whitman has certainly still been doing that in the games, so I think we made the right decision.�

Whitman underwent a baptism by fire in Week 1, with a road game against Rockridge. The Rockets handed the Comets their only defeat in 2013, and entered this season ranked third in Class 2A. Newman was No. 1. “I was nervous, I’m not going to lie,� Whitman said. “Coming into a team that good, and that we lost to last year, being a quarterback for the first time on varsity, I wanted to go out there and prove that the coaches made a good decision.�

Newman didn’t have an overpowering night offensively, but didn’t commit a turnover in grabbing a 20-14 win. Whitman completed 1 of 3 passes, with that one being a 12-yarde TD to Dillan Heffelfinger that broke a 14-14 tie.

For the season, Whitman is 5-for-7 for 57 yards and two TDs.

Bolin, meanwhile, is the backup QB once again, though he’s been taking some reps at halfback in practice. He’s also a standout cornerback. “I think we’ve got two really good quarterbacks,� Papoccia said, “so I’m very comfortable with that.�

Bureau Valley, meanwhile, is in the process of settling its quarterback situation. The incumbent, senior Parker Neuhalfen, completed just 5 of 17 passes with an interception in a season-opening 23-13 loss to Hall.

Last week, in a 56-30 loss to St. Bede, freshman Drake Davis, son of firstyear head coach Spencer Davis, got the call. He has completed 14 of 28 passes for 234 yards, with four interceptions and two TDs. Neuhalfen still sees the ball plenty for the Storm.

He has 21 rushes for 159 yards, with seven receptions for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Neuhalfen also had an 80-yard kick return for a score against St. Bede.

It’s a challenge the Dukes have been looking forward to since the schedule came out in July. “He’s one person – a really great player – but we have a whole team keying on him,� Dixon senior linebacker Shane Emry said. “We trust each other, we know the guy next to us is going to fill his gap, and all we have to worry about is doing our assignment.

That helps everybody do their job better.�

Robinson’s speed is his greatest asset, and he uses it in many different ways. Lutheran (2-0) will line him up as the deep back in I-formation and pistol sets, will put him next to the quarterback in the shotgun, and will even align him in the slot and put him in motion.

But all that is just window dressing, a way to get Robinson touches out in space, whether it be handoffs, screen passes or slants. It’s something the Dukes (2-0) have prepared for all week. “We just want to contain him on the outside, force him back to our help inside,� Emry said. “He doesn’t like to run up the middle as much, so if we can keep him inside, that’s going to put more defenders in position to make tackles.�

But the Crusaders – who have outscored their two opponents 109-18 – aren’t just a one-trick pony. In addition to Robinson, they have a pair of quarterbacks – senior Jailen Horton (6-foot-2, 175 pounds) and sophomore Nicholas Brigham (6-2,

Shane Emry Dixon senior

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190) – who have plenty of options to throw to down the field. Senior Nate Wieting provides a big target at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds, and classmates Austin Sikora (5-7, 145), Tim Koehler (5-11, 175) and Luke Anderson (5-11, 160) offer good hands, speed, and experience with the spread formation. “They have great balance, and they’ll spread it out and distribute the ball around,â€? Dixon coach Dave Smith said. “Obviously when they get into trouble, you know who’s getting the ball ‌ but you can’t just worry about one guy.â€?

Smith was also impressed by Lutheran’s much-improved defense. After losing 35-7 in the 4A semifinals last year to Geneseo after Robinson left the game with an injury, Crusaders coach Bruce Bazsali brought in a new defensive coordinator to shore things up.

The key is Lutheran’s inside linebacking corps, while safeties Koehler and Brigham are equally adept at playing coverage and supporting against the run.

But the Dukes saw improvement in their offense from Week 1 to Week 2, and have shown the ability to break big plays on the ground and through the air in wins over MonmouthRoseville (25-0) and

Burlington Central (20-13).

Senior QB JD Gieson threw for 226 yards and four TDs in Week 1, then the Dukes ran for 224 yards – led by seniors Cody Mighell (19-115, TD) and Quinton Douglas (10-83, TD) – in Week 2. “We made a lot of progress offensively between the first two games, especially with our running game,� senior tailback Cody Mighell said. “We fixed some things after a slow start against Monmouth, and they worked better against Burlington. “But we still believe we can keep improving every week, and we have to cut down on the turnovers and penalties, and make sure everybody does their part with what we’re trying to do.�

The idea may be to keep Lutheran’s speedy perimeter players from spreading things out.

While Dixon’s defense can’t really dictate formations, the offense may look to more tight formations in order to establish a more physical style between the tackles.

Whatever happens Friday night, Smith and his coaching staff feel there will be plenty of things to build off of for the next 6 weeks. “We’re happy with the way things have gone so far, and now we get to find out where we are against a championship-caliber team,�

Smith said. “I’m excited for the kids; this is what high school football’s all about, two good teams battling it out under the lights. We’re going to get after them, they’re going to come after us, and we’ll see what happens.�

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He ended up completing 18 of 38 passes for 210 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.

After averaging 26.6 points last season, the Rockets (0-2) are averaging just seven through two games this season.

Eliminating crucial mistakes is a priority this week. “We just haven’t been able to establish drives this year,� Berge said, “or find that big play. When we do get a big play, on the next one, we shoot ourselves in the foot.

It’s a Catch-22 with the offense right now.�

Berge is unsure where Mammosser will play on offense, with Wednesday’s practice helping to determine that. A possibility is a move to wide receiver, as he already knows the receivers’ routes. For now, he’ll be catching passes from Junis. “We’ve just got to go out there and play our game,� Junis said. “We can’t give away big plays, with snaps over our heads or getting wrong reads. We’ve just got to go out there and play like we know how.�

Berge has been pleased with his defense so far, saying it has played well.

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Oregon’s Garrett Rude runs behind his blockers during last Friday’s game against North Boone in Poplar Grove. The Hawks will host Rock Falls on Friday night at Landers-Loomis Field.

Two of Marengo’s TDs last week were on short fields after interceptions, and the Rockets also gave up a special teams score on a bad punt snap.

This week, Rock Falls will have its hands full with what is always a potent Oregon (1-1) ground attack. “We’ve got a pretty good game plan,� Berge said. “If we stick to what

we’re supposed to be doing every play, play assignment football, and play as a team, we’re going to be just fine on the defensive side of the ball.�

The Hawks’ Garrett Rude rushed 21 times for 85 yards and two touchdowns in a 36-21 loss at North Boone last week. Backfield mate Brayton Finch added 60 yards on 12 carries.

“The first couple of games, we’ve run the ball pretty well,� Oregon coach John Bothe said, “but there are always things we can improve on. This week, we need to run the ball effectively, to keep it away from Rock Falls. They have really moved the ball on us the last couple of years, and always play with a lot of confidence offensively.�

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

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS - COUNTY MARKET, Plaintiff, v.

GEORGE E. DEPUY, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

14 CH 85 ST NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 37 of East Park Subdivision to the City of Sterling, being a subdivision of Lot 16 in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded July 1, 1905 in Plat Book 6, page 36.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1300 E. 15th St., Sterling, IL 61081 and which said Mortgage was made by: George E. DePuy, Mortgagor, to Community State Bank of Rock Falls - County Market, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 2176-2006; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court: Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County Courts Facility, Eastern Division 101 E. Third St. Sterling, IL 61081 on or before October 17, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Dated:

September ___4__, 2014.

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois

Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

September 11, 18, 25, 2014 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 22 A.D. 2014 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the owning, persons conducting and transacting the business known as Gilbert's Greetings & Gifts located at 107 S. Hennepin Dixon, IL Ave. 61021.

Dated this 22nd day of August A.D. 2014.

Cathy Myers Gerianne Knack Deputy County Clerk August 28, September 4, 11, 2014

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 29 A.D. 2014 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Primitive Roots lo704 cated at Palmyra St. Dixon, IL 61021.

Dated this 29th day of August A.D. 2014.

Cathy Myers

by Gerianne Knack Deputy COUTNTY CLERK September 4,11, 18, 2014

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby that on August 20, A.D. 2014, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conditioning and transacting the business known as Rocktown Fundraising located at 902 Hermes Dr., Falls, IL Rock 61071.

Dates this 20th day of August, A.D. 2014 September 4, 11 & 18, 2014

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1. The Petitioner owns the real estate legally described as: PPN# 16-01-22300-004.

2. The property is located at 2013, 2015, and 2017 Sugar Grove Road, Dixon, Illinois, 61021, on the west side of Sugar Grove Road, at the intersection of Sugar Grove Road and Peek Home Road. It is part of the south west quarter of section 22, T 22 N.-R.8E of the 4th PM. The parcel consists of approximately of 2.03 acres.

3. The property is presently zoned as: Ag-1 Agricultural District.

4. For the purpose of: 3 - Lot Subdivision.

LEE COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD: Date: October 6, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. 3rd floor, Conference room, Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East Second Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021 Sept. 11, 2014 STATE OF ILLINOIS TO THE LEE COUNTY BOARD COUNTY OF LEE IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Frederick S Sneek Trust c/o Tyler Burdick 556 Timber Creek Road/407 Crawford Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 NO. 14-P-149 PETITION: REZONE Your Petitioner(s), Frederick S Sneek Trust c/o Tyler Burdick, states as follows: 1. The Petitioner(s) owns the real estate legally described as: #16-01-22-300-004 2. The property is located at 2013, 2015, and 2017 Sugar Grove Road, Dixon, Illinois, 61021, on the west side of Sugar Grove Road, at the intersection of Sugar Grove Road and Peek Home Road. It is part of the south west quarter of section 22, T 22 N.-R.8E of the 4th PM. The parcel consists of approximately of 2.03 acres.

3. The property is presently zoned: Ag-1 Agricultural District.

4. The petitioner desires that the property be rezoned to: R-2 Single Family Residential District.

The petitioner is requesting the rezoning to allow for the creation of a three (3) lot subdivision. The petitioner also requests a variance to allow for three (3) lots each less than one (1) acre.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD: Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.

3rd floor, Boardroom, 112 East Second Street, Old Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, Illinois 61021 Sept. 11, 2014 NOTICE THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF OAK KNOLL MEMORIAL PARK, INC. WILL BE HELD AT 7:30 AM ON SEPT. 23, 2014 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COMPANY. Sept. 11, 2014

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

ESTATE OF Joan M. Biermann, Deceased.

No. 14 P 103 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Joan M. Biermann. Letters of Office were issued on August 22,2014 to David Biermann, as independent executor, and whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C., 15 East Third Street, P.O. Box 535, Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the _28th_ day of _February_, 2014, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

David Biermann Independent Representative for the Estate MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C. Attorneys for the Representative 15 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0600 Aug. 28, Sept. 4, 11, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF LAWRENCE E. THOME, NO. 14 P 99 Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LAWRENCE E. THOME. Letters of Office were issued to JUDITH A. THOME, 2327 Tampico Road, Tampico, Illinois, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 East Fifth Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before March 7, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 28th day of August, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS- IN PROBATE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LESTER LEE SCHAEFER, DECEASED NO. 14 P 63 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LESTER LEE SCHAEFER. Letters of office were issued on August 25, 2014 to PATRICIAN LYNN HOCHMUTH as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Michael C. Downey, 420 West Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena, Dixon, IL, 61021, or with the representative's attorney, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of of letters or first date of publication, whichever is later, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative's attorney and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 26th day of August, 2014.

Michael C. Downey Attorney for Executor 420 W. 2Nd Street Dixon IL 61021 815-288-6688 Aug. 28, Sept. 4, 11, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of WILDA K. DIETSCHWEILER No. 2013 P 142 Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of WHLDA K. DIETSCHWEILER. Letter of Office were issued on the 10th day of January, 2014 to JUSTIN SMIT, as Independent Administrator, and whose attorney are PIGMATELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 102 East Route 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office if the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Personal Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to Claimants and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 20th date of August, 2014 JUSTIN SMIT, Personal Representative

JUDITH A. THOME Independent Representative

Louis F. Pignatelli PIGNATELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 102 East Route 30 Rock Falls, IL 61071 Telephone: (815) 626-0500 Fax: (815)626-0526

WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 East Fifth Street, P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081-0400 Telephone: 815-625-8200 August 29th, September 4th & 11th 2014

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August 28, September 4 & 11 2014 NOTICE TO BID BID #B-2014-10-12 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 Thursday, October 9, 2014 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. 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.

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Locally owned And Operated.

Over 25 Years Asphalt Exp. Fully Insured

Handyman

A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Siding ★ Decks ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Free Estimates 815-994-0075

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 (815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm. com

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J & J Hauling

We will haul anything you want gone. We also do yards, snow removal, clean outs ect. Anything you want gone or cleaned up is never too big of job.

Call Joe at 815-631-1957 No Job Is Too Small Or Too Big! JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement Kitchens $ave 25%-50% Showplace Cabinetry Replace or Reface Expert installation or DIY Visit our showrooms.

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Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

Remodeling

815-626-1333

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BY DENNIS, INC Complete Landscape Services & Designs www.dreamscapes bydennis.com

(815) 857-3281

Falling Meadows Land-care Is now accepting new clients for your landscape maintenance needs. One time or weekly service is available.

Call Mike at (815)590-9491

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Storage

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Tree Service A&M TREE SERVICE Free Estimates 25 yrs. Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured.

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*Tree Removal *Trimming *Lot Clearing *Snow Plowing Fully insured & FREE estimates 815-677-8682 Nate Nicklaus Owner/Operator

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WOOSUNG 2 Apartments for rent in Woosung!!

2 BR/1BA $500 3 BR/1 BA $600 Both units: Newly Remodeled & New appliances 310-750-5663

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3BR 2BA, 2½ car garage. New furnace/CA. Fenced yard, stove & refrig. incl. Avail. Nov. 1, $650 mo. + dep.

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

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ROCK FALLS 2 BR Houses for rent in Rock Falls starting at $545 Call 815-622-2725 snlrentals.com Small 2BR, garage No pets. 815-6250624.

Still paying rent?

3BR, nice yard & garage. 513 7th Ave. $675/mo. We can help. 815-8787399.

STERLING 2BR, 1.75 BA, $600/mo. + dep.

815-441-0901.

2BR, 1BA New Kitch/LR/DR/ Fr/Rr Porch 1000sq/ft, Utility-Bsmt., W/D H/U. 1-car-garage NE of Sterling $790/mo+Dep. (Pets EXTRA) 815-626-6926 3BR Ranch, 2 ba, 2 car garage, C/A, no pets, Milledgeville District, School $700/mo. Dep. & ref. required., 815225-5053 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

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NEW TODAY Nice clean 2BR Duplex, located 206 8th Ave. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

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DIXON

The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

815-973-3613 Get Ready for Winter!

Units Available •10x20 $50/mo.

•10x10 $35/mo.

Storage Works Dixon, IL 815-288-3301

(Located Behind Northland Mall)

Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave.

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We clean, organize price, advertise all your homes contents, placing the highest profits in your hands.

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Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

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MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

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MORRISON Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

has a mobile home available for rent! $350$450. Call Kristine for details.

815-772-8943

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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for Farm Help FT or PT $18/hr.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

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EDUCATION

Dixon, IL 61021

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for Payroll Person, FT or PT. Must EH SURÀFLHQW LQ 4XLFN%RRNV Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is Now Hiring truck drivers FT or PT $18/hr.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

Agricultural construction company looking for part time laborers with the potential for full time employment.

Must be able to lift 80 lbs, use hand tools and work Saturdays. All applicants subject to background check Please email resumes to: MBrady@ apgrainsystems.com

Or apply within at 100 Roosevelt St., Hooppole, IL 61258

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Agricultural construction company looking for a Class A CDL driver Job duties include but are not limited to: Transporting materials to job sites, loading and unloading trucks, operating forklift/ telehandler, completion of paper work, and general crew labor as needed. All applicants subject to background check Please email resumes to: Mbrady@apgrain systems.com Or apply within at 100 Roosevelt St., Hooppole, IL 61258 AREA 1 MANAGER Special Olympics Illinois Event & Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Community Engagement, Committee Management, Fundraising Full-time, Full benefits. Go to http://www. soill.org/area-1manager on how to apply.

CAB DRIVER Must know & live in Dixon. Week-ends a MUST! 815-2851000 Chicken Coop 208 W. 10th St. Rock Falls.

Expanding hrs.

Now taking applications for all positions. Apply after 4 pm. No phone calls please.

Class A CDL Driver Dedicated Run Oregon, IL/ Dewitt, IA Pay by load.

Vacation, 401K, Holiday.

E-mail resume to: rochelle@ cushingtrans. com

ENTRY LEVEL PRINTING OPPORTUNITIES Dixon Direct has immediate openings for the following full-time position:

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Heavy Equipment Operators Needed Nationwide.

Get Hands-On training working Bulldozers, BackExcavators, hoes.

Certifications also offered. Lifetime job placement assistance. VA Benefits Eligible! Call (217)7174639

HEALTH / MEDICAL

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is Now Hiring for Mechanics FT or PT $30/hr.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S.

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Farm truck and/or tractor Drivers needed, part-time.

Experience req.

Call 815-499-0463.

Commercial Cleaning Amboy, PT evenings, must pass background & drug test.

Apply online at www.Peterson cleaning. com DRIVER North Oil Co. in Dixon looking for part-time Fall help.

CDL required. Apply at: 1435 Franklin Grove Road in Dixon.

Grain Farm looking for PT/FT Semi Driver and Tractor Operator.

Semi Driver's must have valid class A CDL and medical card.

Experience preferred. Call 815499-4036 or 815499-4038

Granny Rose Animal Shelter Kennel Help Wanted Weekend kennel person wanted.

Must be at least 18 years of age and have experience with dog care.

Some heavy duty work with pressure washer and maintenance as required.

Applications accepted MondayThursday.

No phone calls please.

Apply at Granny Rose Animal Shelter, 613 River Lane, Dixon, IL.

Drivers Wanted !Class A CDL !Clean MVR !Good CSA Score !Assigned Peterbilts !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Health Insurance !Min 6 months !Verifiable Experience 800-397-6387x18

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HELP WANTED Draftsman/ Engineer Local manufacturing company is seeking fulltime AutoCAD Drafter (structural)/Engineer with strong AutoCAD skills and 3D experience.

AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 experience preferred but not required.

Primary duties will include creating fabrication drawings, layouts, proposal drawings and bill of material lists.

This is a full-time position with benefits.

Send resume to: TCI Manufacturing P.O. Box 306 Walnut, IL 61376 or engineering @tcimfg.com No phone calls please.

Expanding Child Care Center, Director & Qualified Childhood Early teachers. Full time or Part time PreSchool, toddler & infant. Please call 815-564-9184 to leave message.

PT person needed for Office Support, Billing, Data entry & general office work. Daytime and flexible hours.

Call 815-440-0148

FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY HELP WANTED in the Lee County USDA Farm Service Agency Office for a position available with employment opportunity through April 2015. Salary range $12.07-15.15 per hour; 40 hours per week. Applications can be obtained at the USDA Service Center, 319 South Mason, Amboy, IL 61310 or can by email addressed to: jerry.quinton@ il.usda.gov or call 815-857-3621 for more information. Application Form FSA-675 must be received by the vacancy closing date of 9/23/2014.

We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Experienced cook needed call Christa 815-440-7606 Fall Help Needed Drivers with CDL are encouraged to apply at: Crop Production Services, Rt. 40, Manlius, 8a.m.-4p.m.

815-445-6951

Delivery/Warehouse Positions We are expanding our personnel, full time Delivery/Warehouse Positions available. Must be neat, organized, enjoy working with people and have a good driving record. This position involves delivery of furniture and/or appliances and electronics; therefore, heavy lifting may be required. Benefits package included.

Apply in person to: Ashley Furniture HomeStore/ Knie Appliance & TV Inc. 3614 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL. EOE

Must be able to work any shift plus overtime. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package.

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NEW TODAY Now Hiring for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator (PRSC) Must have Bachelor's in human services field or occupational therapist and have 1 year experience in mental health or human services.

Please send resume to Box #:1248, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, Box 498, P.O. Sterling, IL 61081

Accepting Applications September 8-19th

POSITION OPENINGS

Apply in person at the plant from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, e-mail resume to amasters@dixondirect.com

Pre-K Teacher: Rochelle. 40 hours/wk., school year; Minimum of a BA in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.

Bus Monitor: Rochelle. 30 hrs./wk.; school-year; Minimum of high school diploma or GED and excellent driving record.

Parent-Child Educator: Oregon & Rochelle Areas. 30 hrs./wk.; full year. Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE. Must be bilingual.

Pre-K Teacher Assistant: Sterling. 30hrs./wk., school-year; Minimum of AA AAS in Early Chilild dh hood Education, Chilild development or related degree w wiith a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE. Pre-K Teacher; Sterling. 40 hrs./wk.; full year; Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in early childhood, child development or related field.

Sterling Infant-Toddler Teacher: 30 & 40 hrs./week, full year. Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood, child development or closely related field.

or Send resumes to:

1226 W. Seventh Street Dixon, Illinois 61021 815-284-2211

For information and application contract Tri-County Opportunities Council at 815-625-7830 or visit our website at ww www ww.tcochelp ps.orgg. Tri-County Opportunities Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

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NEW TODAY Help Wanted: Dixon Area Upscale Restaurant, looking for experienced part time Cook. Excellent working conditions, drug screen & background check required. 815440-2392

Semi Driver class A CDL for FT work.

We haul grain & intermodal containers. 815-751-3784 or 815-453-2354 Ashton

Join the team at YOUR neighborhood store.

1100 E. River Road Dixon Apply online at www.stop-n-go.com

or in store.

Semi Truck Drivers for Fall harvest and local hauls, part time & full time. 2yrs experience. Call and leave msg. 815288-5000

Now Hiring for all positions for new location in Sterling.

Apply in person at Subway, 2501 E. SterLincolnway ling, Across from Walgreens on Friday Sept. 5th , 12th, & 19th between 2 & 5 p.m. No phone calls, please.

Truck driver needed for fall harvest and possibly beyond. Call 815440-0148.

Astec Mobile Screens, a recognized leader in the production of screening equipment for the aggregate and mining industry has an opening for a CUSTOMER SERVICE /PARTS SALES REPRESENTATIVE.

• • • •

Evaluate orders and inquiries offering advice and suggestion selling.

Prepare quotations as requested by equipment dealers and end-users and do follow up on such quotations.

Assist Parts Sales Manager with dealer management including visits, stocking levels and training.

Assist Parts Sales Manager in development and execution of marketing strategy for parts sales.

Person should have ability to work well with others and have strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Windows-based Microsoft computer applications. Should be flexible, enthusiastic and a creative team player. Some travel may be required.

Salary based on experience. Company offers an excellent benefit package.

All interested candidates should send resume with cover letter to:

ASTEC MOBILE SCREENS, INC. Attn: H.R. Manager 2704 W. LeFevre Road Sterling, IL 61081 rthompson@astecmobilescreens.com

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INSIDE SALES MANAGEMENT FRANTZ Manufacturing Company has an opportunity for a skilled Inside Sales person in our 100+ year old Company and leader in production and sales of Bearings and Steel Balls located in Sterling, Illinois.

Ideal candidates shall have experience to: • Coordinate and assist in the development of target data bases • Establish and research protocols using FRANTZ database, Hoovers, web sites, LinkedIn and social networking sites • Aggressively pursue potential contacts by phone, e-mail, fax, mail or other methods as necessary to build the account base • Develop a comprehensive tracking and follow up procedure and conduct the follow ups • Work closely with Customer Service to field incoming questions from existing and potential customers Minimum Requirements: Five years of experience in inside sales, preferably with an industrial equipment manufacturer. Strong communication and customer relation skills. Database manipulation abilities. Superb internet and website capabilities. A history of success that shows drive and commitment to reach company sales goals. Must live in the area of Sterling/ ficce.

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815-625-3600 ext. 5301

Open House Please join us for an open house on

9/25 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

& 9/26 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 816 West Progress Drive in Dixon.

We will be offering beverages and light snacks, as well as tours of our warehouse and offices.

www.doitbestcorp.com

Please RSVP to 815-284-2206 if you plan to attend

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Person would perform all duties associated with after-market parts sales orders working with equipment dealers and end-use customers.

NEW TODAY Established Dixon Business has opening for Clerical office, days, with computer skills req. Some package lifting.

Great phone and customer service skills a must. Background, credit, drug checks req. $9/hr to start with raises on performance. Call 815440-2392

EMPLOYMENT

Maintenance Electrician

As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opening for a Maintenance Electrician at our Nestle Purina facility in Clinton, IA.

Job Duties:

• Understand and follow plant sanitation practices and procedures including primary work areas and maintenance shop.

• Ability to effectively communicate to/with other team members.

• Use maintenance practices for storeroom ordering, work orders and daily time entry.

• Properly uses Maintenance equipment including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills and welding equipment.

• Apply basic electrical and electronic principals in the installation, trouble shooting and maintenance of Plant Systems.

• Understand and follow the latest plant electrical standards and procedures.

• Properly use basic diagnostic equipment including volt/ohm meter, wiggie, ammeter and megger.

• Properly install conduit, raceways, fittings, etc.

• Install, troubleshoot and maintain switch gear, control wiring and components, overcurrent and overload protection for plant motors including three phase systems.

• Read, update and create electrical prints and documentation.

• Design, program and troubleshoot plant programmable logic controllers, input/output devices and associated equipment.

• Troubleshoot and maintain plant electrical and electronic equipment to competent level including interfaces, process controllers, power supplies.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all plant equipment and material flow.

• Demonstrate ability and desire to stay abreast of new technology and equipment as it pertains to plant operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associates Degree or equivalent preferred.

• 2 years industrial electronics or related electrical experience • Applied knowledge of single phase and (3) phase electrical power, basic PLC programming and ability to diagnosis and repair electrical circuits in a high volume manufacturing environment.

• Must be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends and holidays.

• Computer Proficient

All interested applicants must apply online at www.nestlep purinacareers.com under Job number is 14005605 No phone calls please.

EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran Physical, drug screen & alcohol screen may be required

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PT Farm Secretary

needed, must have experience with Excel & Quicken.

10-20 hr. wk. & in Dixon location.

Please send replies to Box #:1247 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 RN or LPN for 2-10 shift (FT/PT) Compensation includes competitive rate of pay, commensurate with experience; shift differential; paid time off. New graduates welcome EOE Health Services Coordinator/RN (FT) Effective leadership and computer skills required; 2 years RN pref.

Exceptional Care & Training Center 2601 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling IL 61081 melissa @ectc1. com EOE

Sauk Valley Media seeks an individual for the position of Production Assistant at our facility in Sterling This position is full time, Monday through Friday. The qualified person will possess mechanical ability, be able to work independently, strong customer service skills, show attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly.

Some driving may be needed on occasion so you must have a good driving record, insurance and be able to pass pre-hire drug and fitness screenings. For consideration, complete an application at our offices in Sterling, 3200 E. Lincolnway, or Dixon, 113 S. Peoria Ave. appliQualified cants will be contacted for an interview. Sauk Valley Media is an equal emopportunity ployer and a drugfree work place.

SHORTHAUL & REGIONAL Flatbed Drivers $50,000 + 4% qtrly bonuses.

Home time guaranteed!!!

Benefits, 401k. 6 mo T/T exp/Class A CDL 877/261-2101 www.schilli.com Small Distributor located in Sterling area has a position for an Accounting Clerk. Duties include posting customer payments; banking receipts and processing vendor invoices for payment. Two years experience or more preferred.

Benefits include vacation holidays and medical plans.

Please send replies to Box #1246, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

NEW TODAY Tettens Grain Inc. is seeking immediate FT facility operations workers at our facility in Galt PT CDL and drivers.

Contact Gunnar at 3201 Science Ridge Rd Sterling, IL 61081 TO OUR

READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has intent. malicious While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential We problems. strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

CHILD CARE

512

Sitter wanted for 11yr. old. Sat-SunMon 1:25pm to 2:30am. 815-9732757.

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

CHILD CARE

512

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

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

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

Thurs. & Fri., 8-3 1712 Factory St. Garage is open!

Big T.V., old hutch, old fan, end table, Senseo coffee maker, child's desk, Elmo nap mat, girls clothes 18mo. & 10-14, boys 10-14, Mrs. XS & S. Tall mirror, Avon, jewelry, vases, artificial plants.

Fri. Sept. 12, 8-2 611 W. 12th Garage Sale Lots of misc., Longaberger cheap! Cheap prices on over 50 baskets $15-25.

Wed & Fri 8-3 1823 W 4th & 1907 W 4th Street Lots of Household & misc. items.

Wed, Thurs, Fri. Morning to Night.

2177 RT 26 N Moving Sale Miscellaneous items!!

FRANKLIN GROVE GARAGE SALES 624 Friday to Sunday 8:30AM - 3PM 2099 Daysville Rd. Trundle bed, end tables, tanning clothes, bed, stuffed animals, toys & more!!!

GRAND DETOUR GARAGE SALES 624

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

Fri 12-5 & Sat 8-2 3868 W Ogle Antique shop inventory, iron bed, 5 ft dining table, large printers cabinet, old doors & more. Household items, rugs, curtains, fabric, mens & womens clothing & coats, leather purses, some children's items.

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

MORRISON GARAGE SALES 624

Fri & Sat 8-4 619 Squires Ave Household items, holiday decorations, womens XL2X clothing, misc items.

Fri, Sat, & Sun 9-5. 1065 Idle Oak Run. Multi Family Sale!

Furnitrue, antiques & lots of misc.

Estate/Moving/ Tag Sale Friday 1pm-6pm Sat. 10am-5pm Owner: Lynn Prentiss 802 Keith Dr., Morrison HOME FULL OF BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE! Lots of oak furniture, hand made out of Morrison by the Teigler company. Newer kitchen andining set, tiques, collectibles, housebeautiful hold, jewelry, craft room, home décor, lots of great kitchen items, sun porch furniture, Another great sale with too much to list & not to be missed!

Sale conducted by Sauk Valley Estate sales & services.

815-590-7021.

Pictures updated throughout the week & info. @ estatesales.net We never get rained out!

Fri. & Sat 8-3 819 N. Dixon Ave. Furniture, china, books, records, Christmas, tools, sm. appliances., CD's, videos, vintage road maps, clothing, kitchen ware, paintings Fri. & Sat. 8-4 2037 Moundhill Rd. (near Midway Drive Inn) Moving Sale (2nd Time Around!!)

Some new treasures added and everything must go!!

Large “Free to good home” section, dresser, desks, lots of décor, Gund bears & books, craft items, day bed, queen size head board, movies, & misc.

Fri. & Sat., 8-2 308 Fox Trot The garage is OVERFLOWING with vintage and antique collectibles and other NEAT STUFF. Don't miss this one!

Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5 1100 Henderson Retirement Sale!

Men, truckers & mechanics!!

Tools, benches, parts/supplies, band saw, cement mixer, press, chop saw, welder, vices, jacks, engine stand , air compressor, heaters, dehumidifier, bikes, 18ft.

Car hauler trailerlots of misc.

Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-?

501 Vitale Multi-Family Sale clothes-boy's 0-3T, men's golf shirts, brand name ladies jr., loveseat, & lots of very nice misc.

Friday 8-2 921 E Chamberlin Grace United Methodist Church United Methodist Women mission fundraiser & bake sale.

Friday only 8-12 1135 Steinmann tools, clean girl's clothes, 2T-3T, boy's 4T-5T, ladies clothes, winter coats, tons of Christmas decorations, lighted village, Santas, toys, & misc.

NELSON GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. & Fri. 7-2 210 S. Butler St. Golf Club Sale Most items $5ea.

Any Questions 815-973-3376

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-2 501 E. 5th St. Gas grill, upright lots of freezer, sewing & crafting Too items, etc.

Much To List!!

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 1202 W. 20th St. Group Sale Clothing of all sizes, M&F, furniture, Nascar cars & wall case, ABlounger, boy's sport shoes, & much more!

Fri. 8-3 Sat. 8-1 714 Marsha Lane 17” tv, heavy bag, punching home & outdoor décor, Sony VCR, MSI motherboard, men's & women's clothing, books, purses, & misc.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 2-5 Sat. 8-1 2209 Oak Grove Avenue (1 block W. of Newman) Quality household & yard, bed, bath, & kit. linens, bedding, comforters, rugs, shw. curtains, tbl. cloths, baskets, dishes, party platters, holiday, frames, wreaths, lawn pots, tools, chairs, sm. frig, shop vac, rug doc., 2 bikes, & misc.

Fri. 8-5 & Sat. 8-2 86 Palmyra Rd. (Across from Midway) Maple futon bunk bed, oak desk, dining room set, other furniture, children & adult books, womens clothing (sm. sz.) boys clothing Lg. sz., bedding, household items, crafts, decorative access., & holiday décor.

Fri. only, 8-3 805 E. 16th St. Moving Sale!

Maytag washer & dryer, Futon bunk beds, LaZboy sofachair & recliner, machine, weight lawn tools, TV's, canning jars, microwave, scooter 50cc., & misc.

Fri., Sat., Sun. 8am-5pm 22670 Moline Rd. Retirement Garage Sale.

Plumbing, carpentry, woodworking tools, misc. shop tools & household items.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151 Stainless steel belt buckle homemade. $25 815-288-4397

APPLIANCES

710

CLOVER HILLS

RENT TO OWN TV’S APPLIANCES

815.625.8529 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003 Whirlpool washer & dryer set, $350.

815-499-6750.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

720

Brand new. 18-2 panel doors. Solid core, primed white pre-hung. and $5800. Call 815499-7779 for details.

FOOD PRODUCE

750

Tomatoes by the you bushel: $18 pick. $22 we pick.

Upper Dam Produce 804 E. 2nd.

815-441-0518

FURNITURE

755

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

Upright blond dresser, solid, VG cond., $90 815626-6479

Looking for the perfect home?

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

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

MEDICAL SUPPLIES/ MISC Acorn Stairlifts.

The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited Time-$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-912-5230 for FREE DVD and brochure.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 2 kittens (4mos.) and 4 feral kittens (3mo.)

Free to good farm home.

815-284-1130, 815-440-1780 4 kittens, 7 wks old, free to good home. Call 815590-7686.

CELEBRITY CIPHER

by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

TODAY’S CLUE: L equals B “ X B D P TA X O B RW B Z X A H I O P T TA R O Z LOMHZ ZT XHAAOIOZRCD RWBZ RWTPO TA C T U O B Z X Y B I V RW. ” - - RT V E C B Z E D

Previous Solution: “My heroes are those who risk their lives ev-- Sidney Sheldon

45 gal. fish aquarium complete w/ fish & stand $100 815-973-8801 Dog Bed 52”. Like new! $20 815-288-4397 Female tabby kitten, about 16 wks. old, litter trained, extremely playful, needs loving indoor only home.

815-535-7061 Wanted: Tea Cup size Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free 815-5649022 after 2:00.

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN & GARDEN

781

Ag Fab Chipper shredder vac, 8 hp, exc. shape, $650 815-622-0087

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

Astrograph Take charge and make things happen Thursday, September 11, 2014 Evaluate your past, present and plans for the future. Once you have considered everything, make the necessary adjustments that will help you accomplish your goals. You are the only one who can bring about these changes, so take charge and make things happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don’t lend or borrow anything today. Go over your banking records to make sure you haven’t overestimated your balance.

You should curb unnecessary expenditures in order to get back on track.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Make the most of your day, regardless of what others say.

Take control and show everyone what you are capable of doing.

Your intuition will lead you in the right direction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You will not get far by being a spectator. Get involved in events that will help shape your future and change your life. Remember to leave some time for romance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Expect the unexpected, and turn a negative into a positive. Don’t stop or let

anyone sidetrack you. It’s up to you to stay on track if you plan to reach your goal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don’t let your emotions goad you into making a costly mistake. You know what has to be done in order to get ahead.

When something doesn’t run smoothly, assess matters and reset your course.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t let past mistakes hold you back. Chalk them up to experience and get on with your life. Incorporate entertainment into your schedule to boost your spirits.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Tie up loose ends. Finish half-completed projects so you can begin to move forward.

Procrastination is the enemy and will stand in the way of your future goals.

-- It won’t do you any good to force your ideas on others.

Surround yourself with friends and allies, and avoid getting into competitive situations that could harm your relationships.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Love and romance are on the rise. Your instincts will be strong, and you will know just how to win people over. Trust your intuition and follow your aspirations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will have a tendency to be overly dramatic. If you practice patience, the solution will come to you, so don’t waste your energy with emotional displays or volatile disagreements.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Your high energy level has you headed in the right direction.

Don’t slow down or look back; you must keep your goals in sight if you wish to fulfill your dreams.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your patience will be tested.

Stay calm and observe what’s going on around you. Getting angry will do more harm than good. If you must participate, be the mediator, not the dictator.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

©2014 UFS

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

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

TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

Walk Through Commercial Scaffolding, w/ workstation brackets, $150 set 815-5648049

WANT TO BUY 795 ★★Wanted: 1/18 Diecast Cars★★ Call 309-714-0787

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1940'S barrel shaped picnic basket. $20 815-2884591 2 Old Hand Saws from 50-60's $27 815-288-4397 5 Stainless Steel 6 qt. Pails $100. 815456-2839 Antique sewing $100 0362

Treadle machine 815-677-

Blacktop Seal Coating Fritz Asphalt 815-499-2940

Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 1209 W. 7th Street Boys clothing, shoes, ladies clothes sz. XL, fall & winter jackets, knick knacks, books, old tools, lots of stuff! Cash only!!!

Thurs. 8-2, Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-12 1216 Tee Street Baby items & clothes, variety of girls & some mens clothes, games, kitchen items, TV's shoes, purses, misc.

762

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Answer on B

PUZZLE ENTHUSIASTS: Get more puzzles in “Random House Crossword MegaOmnious” Vols. 1 & 2

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, September 11, 2014 • PAGE B13

BARGAIN SHOPPERS

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

NEW TODAY

Snap-On tool box, bottom/ top /side box- 26 drawers.

815-626$3600.

4392.

Boat dock,16'X10' w/ 10 barrels. $350 More information call 309-525-3386 Chainsaw, Stihl Pole HT 70 used 2X, excellent cond.

New $669 will sell for $400. Call 815456-2839 Classic Miche Shells $15 each.815-6770362

WELL MAINTAINED, VERY CLEAN, PROVEN V6

$9,999*

06 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT

Electric Organ.

Pickup in Dixon $100, 815-2283853 Fiberglass Extension Ladders 300# capacity 1-32 ft. $175 & 1-24 ft. $115 815-4562839 Hardee's glasses (17) from 1976. $35 815-288-4591

4X4

$8,999* 07 GMC ENVOY SLT

4X4, ONLY 96,000 MILES!

$9,999* 10 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

Like new brown velour recliner, asking $225. Call 815-284-1852 Like new- beautiful Janome 12,000 embroidery sewing machine. Incl. All hoops & computer programs, plus extra emb. Designs.

Amazing! 815-6267123 for more info.

Porcelain Door knobs from 1800's. $8 pr.. Call 815288-4591 Sand for sale- I ordered too much for my patio project. You haulany reasonable offer accepted. 815625-8545.

Scooter, Vintage, 27” red, $15, Phone 815-6262157 after 11 a.m.

NEW TIRES, ONLY 84,000 MILES!

$10,999* 11-13 FORD EDGES

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See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text

Stand up tanning booth, 32 bulb. $500. Call 815499-6750.

Tree Work,Trimming, & Hauling 779-245-0527 Sauk Valley Area Twin, full, queen, king beds. Bedroom sets, washer & dryer, recliner, sofa, upright chest, sofa sleeper. 815718-4385

AUTOMOBILES

905

1992 Corvette, automatic 95K mi., white/white interior targa top w/ 2 tops $8900.

815-9734170 1995 Geo Prizm LSI, 5spd, 4 door, pwr steering, pwr side mirrors. Has rust, cold A/C, 25/31 MPG. $1000 Call 815-284-9182 2000 Buick Park Ave. 86k mi. $5175 815-288-3100 2004 Chevy Malibu LS, 4D, V6, A/C, auto. Looks, runs, drives exc. $4800 815-590-2315

Two tires with good tread, 14” & 15” FREE 815-2753131

2005 Ford Five Hundred, 23K mi. $6,900. Call 815631-1534.

Farm truck and/or tractor Drivers needed, part-time. req.

Experience Call 815-499-0463.

2006 Nissan Maxima LS, leather heated seats & steering wheel, sunroof & Bose. asking $7,000.

815-626-4525

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

Two female hair sheep $100 Ea. 815-440-6963

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

1952 Ford 8N with LM59 finish mower & blade. $3,000.

Call 815-590-5007.

1956 360 International tractor, w/ loader good tires and metal. $3,500 OBO. Call 815535-0495 Massey 231 45 hp diesel w/ loader, & has 6' mower on the back, 815-6257074

CLASSIC CARS

904

1950 Chevy 4 dr., $10,500/obo 815625-4364. See at Woodside 28649 Drive, Rock Falls.

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AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/14 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 137K. Well maintained.

Asking $5800. Can be seen at Dixon Subway, 206 W. Everette, Dixon, IL 2009 Toyota Camry LE, power windows locks & seat, CD, 4cyl. Auto.

90k, $10,500 815973-4255

NEW TODAY 2010 Chevy Impala, 6cyl. 43K mi.

New tires. Good cond. $10,000.

815-622-0692.

2014 Toyota Camry SE. Excellent condition. Asking 21,000. 815440-3594 Credit Problems?

Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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

11-12 GMC ACADIAS

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12-13 FORD FOCUSES

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From $12,999*

11-13 CHEVY CRUZES

From $12,999*

Quality Vehicles

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815-625-9600 Mon.-Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am-4pm *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Photos for illustration only.

2000 Chevy S10 4x4, good cond., V6, A/C, 5 speed, 190k mi. $2850 Call 815-677-0201 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 4x4 loaded, well maintained.

180k. mi. $8,000 815-761-0929 2004 F150 Super Crew, 4x2. 43K mi.

Loaded. Exc. cond.

Stored winters. $18,500. Call 815499-4129.

VANS

911

1993 Chevy G20 Handicap Van, asking $2500, Has 600# capacity remote control handicap lift, van runs great, recently replaced shocks, battery, & rebuilt transmission. 815973-2579 1995 Chevy C30 box van, equipped w/air compressor, air hose, warm air tubing, Kohler generator built in sup110/220 plying electricity, locking tool drawers, flashing service lights.

New transmission & battery. Was used as service & pressure washing truck. Runs great! $6500/obo. Please contact Jim 815213-0855.

1999 Plymouth Voyager. 6 cyl. No rust. $1,200. 815590-0131 or 815631-6199 2006 Chrysler Town & Country van, $7500. Call 815-631-1534.

2010 Dodge Caravan Grand SE, flex fuel 34k mi. $16,000. 815677-2402 912

MOTORCYCLES

925

935

06 H-D Road King 1450 CC-8K miles, Black & Chrome $11,000 815-5907115 1994 Suzuki RF 900 25k mi. fresh service, good condition. $2,850 815626-4887.

2004 Honda VT1100 C24 Shadow Sabre. 8,500mi, $3,200 OBO .815288-1646

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YOUR 1ST AND 2ND CHANCE DEALER! 1397 N. Galena Ave., Dixon 815-288-5626

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910

Michelin Tires, of two Set 225/60/16 $60/obo 815-631-5810

www.creditautosalesdixon.com Email: Phone:

$4,999*

TRUCKS

PARTS & ACC.

From $19,999*

8 PASSENG PASSENGER, NO RUST! 4.3 V6, VERY CLEAN! ONLY 57,000 MILES!

06' Toyota 4-Runner loaded, one of a kind, low mileage, $18,000 815-946-3572 1995 Chevy Blazer, 4dr. Green, new tires. Runs good.

815-535$1500.

0423 1997 Chevy Blazer White. 125,786K. 4Wl dr. Air, recent tune up, new tires.

No rust, tight front end. Exc. shape! $2500/obo.

Call 815-631-6665 2000 Ford Explorer Edition Limited w/Eddie Bauer pkg., leather, V8, AWD, sun roof, white pearl, $3500 obo 815-537-5222

1996 GMC Sierra reg. cab, 128K mi., good cond., runs great, $3200/obo 815-590-9511 94' Dodge Ram 2500, single cab, full box, 5.9 motor, runs good, everything works 119K, trans. weak, $1500 815-440-8388 Need to sell ASAP!

$7,999*

Was $5,999*

909

4X4S

ONLY 78,000 MILES, CLEAN!

05 CHEVY ASTRO VAN

S.U.V.S

LOCATIONS! DEALER FINANCING AVAILABLE

Hours Mon - Fri 10-6 • Sat 9-3 *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

98 Ford Ranger $3,995* 98 Ford Mustang Conv. $3,995* 99 Dodge Ram 1500 X-Cab $3,995* 03 Chevy Venture $4,495* 99 Chevy S10 X-Cab $4,495* 02 Chevy Cavalier $4,995* 02 Buick Regal $4,995* 00 Chevy Cavalier $4,995* 02 Ford Taurus $5,495* 02 Chevy Blazer $5,995*

708 First Avenue, Rock Falls 815-622-6655

02 Chevy Blazer 00 Ford F250 SD X-Cab 4x4 03 Mitsubishi Galant 04 Chevy Impala 05 Pontiac Bonneville 03 Dodge Stratus 00 Chevy Tahoe 08 Chrysler PT Cruiser 06 Chevy HHR 02 Jeep Liberty 04 Pontiac Grand Am

$5,995* $5,995* $5,995* $5,995* $5,995* $5,995* $6,995* $6,995* $6,995* $6,995* $6,995*

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MOTORCYCLES

935

2001 Harley Davidson FLHTP-I Trike, 88 cu. in.

Well maintained.

Must see! $18,500.

815-535-6603 2003 Harley Davidson Softail Standard, 23K mi., custom paint & custom wheels, w/ extras, $7900. Call 815-631-0709

2005 Softail Deluxe 16,140 mi. Extra add-ons.

Great pipes. sounding Well taken care of & garaged $10,250 563-343-2897 2006 Harley Ultra Tour Glide, new brakes, battery, back tire. 24K mi. $13,000/obo. 815625-7024.

2007 HD Electra Glide, 6 speed 103 Motor, white, 37k. mi., new radio, reduced to $8,900.

Call 815-440-0145 2011 Black Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Trike. 12K mi. Ext. warranty.

Few more goodies. $24,000 815-6258855 Brand New Harley Davidson 883 Low for Sale. 6 mi. on Harley. List price $9,000 will sell for $7,000. Rick 815535-9106.

Thank you Amboy Depot Days.

Fortune Cycle's FALL BIKE RIDE Sat. Sept. 20 Sign In 10a.m.-noon at Fortune Cycle 901 W. 4th St. Sterling Last Bike in at 5 p.m.

Free Food Door Prizes

BOATS/MOTORS

940

18 ft. Bonanza open bow w/ tandem trailer, 165 hp Merc Cruiser, new stereo/spkrs $2500 210-216-5891 25HP Mercury w/ electric start, runs good. $1,000/ obo.

815-973-3277.

TRAILERS/RVS

945

$25,000, 39 ft.

Monaco Dynasty.

Diesel 1994, 85k. mi. Trades considered.815-980-8642 95 Jamboree Rallye RV 77,000 mi. Sleeps 8, must see to appreciate!

815-973-9730

AUTOS WANTED

960

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OVER 220 VEHICLES AT ONE LOCATION TO CHOOSE FROM!

Low Miles!

16,988*

$

6,988

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Low Miles, Factory Warranty, Loaded With Options, Great Value, STK#R751

WOW !

AWD !

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2013 DODGE AVENGER SE

FWD, Automatic, Low Miles, Great Value STK#R736

2012 GMC ACADIA

FWD, Power Windows, Power Locks, Factory Warranty, STK#R779

7,488*

12,988*

$

$

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

2009 DODGE JOURNEY SE

FWD, V6, Loaded with Equipment, Factory Warranty, STK# R776

FWD, Automatic, Power Windows, STK# R704A

21,988*

8,988*

$

$

25,988* 2014 KIA SOUL

FWD, Great Gas Mileage, Low Miles, Lots of Equipment, STK# R759

4,588*

$

NICE CAR!

15,988*

6,988*

$

$

2014 CHEVY CAPTIVA LS

Automatic, FWD, Great Gas Mileage, Power Windows, Power Locks, STK# R795

2005 PONTIAC MONTANA

V6, Automatic, Air Conditioning, 7 Passenger Seating, Power Locks, STK #R709A

VALUE PRICE!

FACT WARR ORY ANTY !

16,988*

5,988*

$

$

STERLING CHEVROLET 1824 N. Locust Street (815)625.2700

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3,688*

$

2007 FORD FOCUS ZX4

SE Model, FWD, 4 Cylinder, Automatic, Great Economy, STK# R701A

UL LOW TRA MILE S

3RD ROW!

ECONOM Y

31,988*

$

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2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS

FWD, V6, Automatic, Power Windows, Power Locks, STK# R714A

WOW!

$

LOW MILES!

ON 5,000 MLY ILES

2011 CHEVY TAHOE

20’’ Chrome Wheels, 4x4, 1-owner, Low Low Miles, Very Nice, STK#2318A

GREAT VALUE

FACTO R WARRA Y NTY

HURRY !

20,988*

$

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Automatic, V6, Local Trade, Power Windows, Power Locks, Nice Car STK#R700A

2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM

2014 BUICK ENCORE

AWD, Automatic, Loaded with Equipment, 1-Owner, STK#R753

Snow Ready, Automatic, Low Miles, Power Seat, Rear DVD, Power Door, STK#R720A

Automatic, FWD, Power Windows, Cruise Control, STK# 2042C

LOWEST PRICES

2012 CHEVY EQUINOX

2005 CHEVY UPLANDER

$

LARGEST SELECTION &

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19,988*

SALE $ PRICE

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17,988*

SALE $ PRICE

MSRP $43,170 STK#1993

MSRP $28,105 STK#1808

2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT

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Or Lea se for $224/m o^

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA

SALE $ PRICE

MSRP $23,440 STK#2052

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15,988

SALE $ PRICE

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU

MSRP $19,530 STK#2083

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NEW 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE

MSRP $18,615 STK#2041

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NEW 2014 CHEVROLET SONIC

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*Prices do not include tax, title, license and documentary fees. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. †0% available for a limited time only, GMAC financing for 48 months with approved credit, Not everyone will qualify. All pricing ends 09/14/09. ©LH 2009

*Prices do not include tax, title, license and doc fees. All sale prices after all available rebates. New Silverado price requires a 1999 or newer trade in. See dealer for complete details. All pricing ends 09/30/2014 Pictures for illustration only. †APR for well qualified applicants through ALLY. Not everyone will qualify.^39 Months @ 12,000 miles a year lease. $2,500 cash or trade equity down. With approved credit. See dealer for details. Dealer not liable for errors in this ad.

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