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DIXON CITY COUNCIL | LAND SALE FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA OPERATIONS

Proposal unanimously OK’d Driven by jobs, commissioners change their votes

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

DIXON – The City Council unanimously voted to sell an 8.85-acre piece of land in the Lee County Industrial Park less than 24 hours after the vote was deadlocked.

The city was considering two proposals – from IPP LLC and Green Thumb Industries LLC – to

purchase the property with the intent of building a medical marijuana cultivation center. The discussion started during the regular council meeting Monday night but was tabled until Tuesday, so that the council members could spend more time considering both proposals.

During that time, Commissioners Dennis Considine and Colleen Brechon changed their

minds, and Commissioner Jeff Kuhn made up his.

The full council supported the proposal from IPP on Tuesday night and voted to approve the sale for $320,000.

Mayor Jim Burke and Commissioner Dave Blackburn supported IPP on Monday night.

In order for the city to sell the land, which was appraised at $257,000, the council needed

four votes in favor of one of the proposals.

In August 2013, Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law a 4-year medical marijuana pilot program, which took effect Jan. 1. As part of the program, there can be one cultivation center – or growing center – for each Illinois State Police district.

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Inside Stories Two parcels of land in Rock Falls ready for medical marijuana ventures. Page A3 Whiteside County Board willing to give letters of support for cultivation centers. Page A4 Another company – it’s one of at least four – vying for grow operation in Lee County. Page A5

ROCK FALLS

Long road for some

Kuelper retiring as chief Agreement putting Nelson in interim role gets approved

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

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Bradley Yates, 27, of Lexington, Kentucky, was in Illinois for the first time Tuesday to apply for a job at the federal prison in Thomson. Yates made the trip with his wife, Tamra, and their 14-month-old daughter, Miela. Tamra works at a federal prison in Kentucky, and said she would ask for a transfer to the Thomson facility if Bradley gets a job there.

Hopefuls make the trip from as far as Kentucky, Minnesota

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

THOMSON – Tamra and Bradley Yates traveled more than 8 hours from Lexington, Kentucky, with their 14-month-old daughter to be in Thomson on Monday.

They were there to be ready for Tuesday, the first day of the 3-day hiring fair for jobs at the federal prison.

Tamra, a nurse at a federal prison in Lexington, waited outside with their daughter, Miela, while her husband went in to talk with Federal Bureau of Prison employees about the open positions.

Bradley will likely be applying for a job as a correctional officer, he said. It’s his most recent attempt to work in a federal prison – he’s applied for numerous positions at the Lexington prison, but the competition is high, and so far he’s been unsuccessful.

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Video online Visit saukvalley.com to see interviews with job-seekers who attended the fair, as well as Beth Pottios with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

ROCK FALLS – Police Chief Mike Kuelper has told the city he will retire next year after 31 years on the force.

Kuelper’s official retirement date is May 1, 2015, but unused vacation days will make Feb. 27 his last day as chief.

The council approved a resolution Tuesday to make Operations Commander Mike Tammy Nelson Kuelper acting chief of Retiring police police when Kuechief says lper retires. Nel- Tammy Nelson son was a finalist will take over for the position similarly to the when Kuelper was way he did 30 named chief in years ago.

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Nelson will do double duty from Feb. 27 to May 1, Kuelper said.

“She would be starting the same way I did when I took over for Chief [Beto] Perez,” he said.

Kuelper, who turns 56 next week, said he had no specific reasons for retiring at this time, although the fact that police pensions don’t change after 30 years made it a little more enticing.

“It was just time,” he said.

Nelson had earlier approached the city about leaving her current position with the department, Mayor Bill Wescott said.

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More inside Beth Pottios, regional public information officer for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, speaks about the Thomson Correctional Center’s job fair which was held on site Tuesday. The 3-day fair continues through Thursday. It is purely informational; no one will be hired during the job fair.

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“Everybody wants to work there,� he said. “Transfers usually get the first spot, and then veterans usually take the rest. So this is the best chance.�

Tamra said she would request a transfer from Lexington if her husband gets a job in Thomson. They have no family in the area, and, actually, this trip marked their first time in Illinois. “It is amazing how flat it is here,� Tamra said, laughing.

Sarah McRae left the building just a little bit before Bradley Yates did.

She came from Moline and wanted to apply for a counseling job. She walked out of the prison a little deflated – her age, 37, makes her unable to apply.

The Bureau of Prisons sets age limits for positions, because prison employees could be in emergency situations, said Beth Pottios, the BOP’s regional public information officer.

When the job fair began at 9 a.m., there was a line of people waiting to get in. “We’re excited about the interest and look forward to having more folks come on,� Pottios said. “Folks got here early and were prepared.�

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A 3-day job fair began Tuesday at the Thomson Correctional Center. This is the first phase of a hiring process that will eventually bring 1,100 jobs to the Thomson area. See the event’s flier at saukvalley.com.

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By 1 p.m., almost 300 people had walked through the prison doors.

This is the first phase of a hiring process that will eventually bring 1,100 jobs to the Thomson area.

Until then, 200 minimum-security inmates will help out with providing the basic jobs at the prison, including landscaping and food service.

More than a dozen years ago, the state built

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the 1,600-cell maximum-security prison in this small Carroll County village along the Mississippi River, but couldn’t afford to run it.

The federal government bought it in 2012.

In January, Congress approved $90 million for prison buildings and facilities, money that could pay for opening new lockups. The BOP was required to report back to Congress in 30 days with a spending plan, which it did.

The bureau said it

wanted to spend $54 million for the first phase of activating Thomson, with $10 million going toward renovations.

It now awaits congressional approval of the plan.

Full activation is expected to take 3 years at a cost of $25 million for upgrades and renovations and about $170 million for equipment and staffing.

The fair continues through Thursday at the prison, 1100 One Mile Road.

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Land ready for possible medical pot ventures Council approves future sale of sites in industrial parks

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

ROCK FALLS – Two parcels of industrial park land are now under the jurisdiction of the city’s Industrial Development Commission, and ready for future sale to a company looking at the sites for a medical marijuana cultivation center and dispensary.

The council on Tuesday approved the transfer of a 2.2-acre site in

the west-side industrial park that the company is pursuing as a cultivation center site. The land is part of about 60 acres of farmland that was purchased for construction of the new sewer plant.

Proceeds from a sale of that property would go back to the sewer department’s wastewater treatment fund.

The same company would like to put a dispensary on 1.5 acres in the east-side industrial park off the beltway. The IDC already controls the land in that industrial park.

The IDC approved the land transfer at a special

Next meeting 4HE 2OCK &ALLS #ITY #OUNCIL NEXT MEETS AT P M /CT AT #ITY (ALL 7 TH 3T 4HE AGENDAS WILL BE POSTED AT WWW ROCKFALLS COM AND AT #ITY (ALL #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION The City Council meeting also can be viewed live on Channel 5. meeting Monday. The city wanted to expedite the process, because the company must submit its application for a state license by Monday. “They have to have the property secured before they submit their applications,� City Administrator Robbin Blackert said. “Most of these companies are probably

doing multiple applications.�

Randy Balk said he knew that to be the case with the company he is working with in Rock Falls. “I know that the company working with us is also applying in the Rock Island area,� Balk said.

The sale price on the dispensary land is $37,500, while the culti-

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vation center land would be purchased for $50,000.

The sales agreements would also be contingent on the company receiving operating licenses from the state. The company has indicated that it would like to grow and distribute it in the same place. State statute allows the approval of up to 21 cultivation centers and 60 dispensaries statewide. “This is going to be very competitive, so we realize that the chances of getting these are not great,�

City Administrator Robbin Blackert said.

Several other project proposals have been received within the city’s

Illinois State Police District. Each ISP district can get only one cultivation center.

Blackert said the city is protected if the company doesn’t receive licensing. “The city retains the earnest money if the deal doesn’t happen,� she said.

If the deal does go through, the closing date could be at least a year away, City Attorney Jim Reese said.

In other action, the council approved an ordinance that prohibits parking during school events on Fifth and Sixth streets from 12th Avenue to the high school football field.

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Touted as good for marketing, land values

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POLO – Gene Schmidt, president of the Polo school board, has died, the district’s superintendent said.

Schmidt, 54, died Monday at his home.

He was a longtime farmer in the Polo area, and had been a school board member for more than 10 years.

He was routinely seen supporting students at

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

MORRISON – The city has received notification that its Main Street Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency sent a letter dated Sept. 8 telling the city that its entry had been made on Aug. 25.

The district encompasses Main Street from Orange to Madison streets.

Mayor Everett Pannier said the recognition marked an exciting time for the city. “Recognizing the inherent value of our commercial buildings and their history is a harbinger of many good things to come,� Pannier said. “We can now build on an attraction that has gained national recognition.�

Gaining national designation has been a long and, at times, misunderstood process, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen said. “This designation doesn’t change requirements for property owners within this district,� he said. “There have been misconceptions about it, and the truth is that they can even tear

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Market Street in Morrison is shown. The city learned Monday that the downtown district – Main Street from Orange to Madison streets – has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. down a building if they want to.�

The historic requirements are actually part of a city preservation ordinance that includes an opt-out clause for business owners and developers.

City officials say they want to move forward and focus on taking advantage of the economic opportunities brought by the designation. “Moving forward, this is a great marketing tool, and it could strengthen future grant applications for improvements,�

Dykhuizen said. “Significant tax benefits are also available that bring building improvements and increased property values.�

Tim Slavin, chairman

of the Morrison Historic Preservation Commission, said the financial rewards will benefit Main Street merchants and the city as a whole. The next step in the process is to reach out to downtown property owners and make plans for maximizing the potential benefits. “Our group will now put together initiatives to assist individual property owners, the Chamber of Commerce, and the community at large to make use of the beneficial prospects now lying before them,� Slavin said.

In addition to Slavin, commission members are Sharon Moore, Lon Rice, Bill Shirk and Bob Vaughn. The commission spent about 600 hours doing research on nearly 85 buildings as part of the application process.

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation’s sites deemed worthy of preservation.

It was set up by Congress in 1966 to coordinate public and private efforts to protect historic and archaeological resources.

various school activities.

Superintendent Chris Rademacher today called Schmidt “a supporter of everything Polo.� “We will celebrate his life,� Rademacher said.

A memorial visitation for Schmidt will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Polo Church of the Brethren, with funeral services to follow at 11.

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Rick Gibson STERLING – Rick Gibson, 66, of Sterling, passed away suddenly Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, due to heart failure. Rick’s kindness and generosity will be remembered by many from Algonquin to Sterling.

Rick was born June 7, 1948, in Chicago, the son of Neal and Betty (Blennerhasett) Gibson. He married Linda McKane on Oct. 8, 1966, in Carpentersville. Rick was an avid fisherman.

He was a skilled and passionate furniture maker, who loved dearly his family, friends, cats and dogs. He was most happy when assisting his wife, Linda, with her business, Hen House Farm.

Rick is survived by his

devoted wife of 48 years, Linda; daughter, Shannon (Joe) Giampa; son, Shawn (Kathy) Gibson; grandchildren, Natasha, Rylan, and Garret; sisters, Bonnie (Larry) Thoren, E.T. (George) Ramsteck, and Pamela Leonard; mother-in-law, Mavis McKane; brother-in-law, Michael McKane; sisterin-law, Patricia McKane; extended family members; and a multitude of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private memorial services will be at a later date. McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls handled arrangements.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Harriet J. Smith DIXON – Harriet J. Smith, 89, of Dixon, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, at her home.

She was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Gilmore City, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Marie (Benoit) Bay. She married Larry Harold Smith on Feb. 10, 1945. He preceded her in death on March 1, 1995.

With her husband, she had owned and operated the Tie Club and 3 Deuces, both in Dixon, and the Amber Club and Larry’s Lounge, both in Mendota. She also had worked for Admiral in Dixon and the Golden Nugget in Carson City, Nevada.

Survivors include her children, Donna Slouha of Dixon, Dianna (Larry) Newcomer of Sterling, Larry Mike (Linda) Smith of Dixon, and Lonnie

Smith of Dixon; nine grandchildren, Daven Marie (James) Simmons, David Kerner Jr., Dana Pettenger, Andy (Shantel) Smith, Dustin Smith, Lonnie Paul Smith, Amber Forester, Luke Smith, and Ryan Smith; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack Bay of Dixon; and three sisters, Doris Ford and Darlene Silk, both of Pacific Palisades, California, and Pat Lauhon of Dixon.

She also was preceded in death by one grandson, Lee Slouha; and one brother, Carl Bay. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

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Carrie J. Muntean STERLING – Carrie J. Muntean, 77, of Sterling, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling.

Carrie was born July 26, 1937, in Sterling, the daughter of John and Katherine (Fowler) Doty. She married Harold Muntean on July 7, 1957, in Sterling.

She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Survivors include her husband of Sterling; one daughter, Tammy (Michael) Winstead of Emerson; two sons, Michael (Lori) Muntean of Emerson and Todd Muntean of Morrison; one sister, Connie (Rob-

ert) Olds of Thomson; one brother, Dennis (Judy) Doty of Harmon; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Thursday and the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Brandon Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

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State Police District 1 includes Lee, Whiteside, Ogle and Carroll counties.

The deadline for companies to submit applications for a cultivation center is Monday. They must show proof of at least a signed agreement to acquire the necessary land.

The offer from IPP was wasn’t contingent on the company being given a cultivation center license.

On Monday, Linda Giesen, an attorney for the Glenview-based company, said her clients were ready to pay in cash as soon as the city approved the sale.

The other proposal the council was considering, while for more money, was contingent on the company being awarded the ISP district’s license.

Don Levin, owner of IPP, was at the meeting Tuesday night and said even if the company isn’t awarded a cultivation center license, there are plans for a building. He declined to give specifics on what they might be.

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Tom Houck of Willett Hofmann & Associates, the engineering firm hired

by IPP, said the schematic design of the building has it at 100,250 square feet with the ability to expand, possibly to twice the size.

Brad Hunsberg of Brown Construction Co. said the building could cost between $200 and $300 a square foot, adding that it would be “state-of-theart� and could be a model for other cultivation centers throughout the state.

Because of the required security measures for the building, the aesthetics won’t be the main focus of the design, Houck said.

On Tuesday afternoon, Considine said he changed his mind, in part, because he thought

about the 61 jobs the city will lose when the Anchor Coupling plant starts to close on Nov. 21.

During the short meeting Tuesday night, he said that, while he wished the IPP offer was for more money, he thought it represented the best longterm scenario for the city.

After considering both options and changing her mind, Brechon said during Tuesday’s meeting that she wasn’t willing to gamble on Green Thumb Industries.

Green Thumb Industries has already signed an agreement with Lee County Industrial Development Association to purchase Lot 4, which is adjacent to the cityowned lot. The company wanted Lot 5, in the hope that showing the state it had room to expand would make its application stronger.

Considine said having

both companies applying for the license will increase the city’s odds of getting a cultivation center.

Tobacco ties for IPP In addition to IPP, Levine owns Republic Tobacco Co., a wholesaler, distributor and retailer of tobacco.

The fact that IPP is connected to a tobacco wholesaler didn’t affect the commissioners’ decisions, Burke, Considine and Kuhn said.

In its registration with the Illinois secretary of state, IPP lists the same agent as Republic Tobacco Co., Allan Kandelman.

A phone call to the number IPP listed on its proposal to the city is answered by representatives of Republic Tobacco, and the caller can be connected to the voicemail for Kandelman.

A message left for Kandelman on Tuesday afternoon wasn’t immediately returned.

Brechon said Tuesday afternoon that she wasn’t aware of the connection, but that the ownership group might not be the biggest factor for her.

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“We had a conversation with Tammy, and we think we have come to an agreement with her to keep her here,� Wescott said.

The council resolution provides her with conditional employment, because Nelson would later have to be appointed permanent chief by the mayor, with the council’s approval. “This isn’t a guarantee, but it’s our intention to

Board supports grow center, if it’s in county Hopeful says its site would create about 50 jobs

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MORRISON – The Whiteside County Board is willing to give letters of support for medical marijuana cultivation centers, if certain requirements are met.

Chairman Jim Duffy said Tuesday the board will give letters of support to any group that wants to open a cultivation center, if it is located in a taxing body that is either entirely or partially in Whiteside County. “From what I understand, there may be three in the county,�

Duffy said. “This was not on our agenda, because we didn’t talk with them as a board.�

One of the companies is Compassionate Plant Products, which hopes to be based in Sterling. Duffy could not say who the other two companies are, only saying one hopes to set up shop north

of Morrison, and the other in the Fulton area.

Compassionate Plant Products shared its plan with the Whiteside County Executive Committee last week.

The company hopes to build a facility that will be between 60,000 and 80,000 square feet. It would be located off Galt Road near Cochran’s Pub on the west side of Sterling.

The location is slated to create about 50 jobs over a period of 4 years, 15 of them in the first year. “The board has given support for these companies,� Duffy said. “Last spring, we modified our zoning ordinance so the companies can be located in the county specifying where they had to be.�

Applications for cultivation centers are due Monday.

According to the state’s rules, only one county in each Illinois State Police district will be allowed to have a grow operation. That means that in District 1, the race is on among Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties.

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begin the process of her becoming chief,� City Administrator Robbin Blackert said. “She has done a great job as an officer, and we believe she would do the same as chief.�

Wescott said this solution could save the city

from having to do an external search for the next chief and keep continuity within the department. “We didn’t want to be in a situation where we were losing our chief and head commander at the same time,� the mayor said.

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A central Illinois corn farmer begins to harvest this year’s crops of corn Sept. 1 in Pleasant Plains.

Wet, cool conditions across much of Illinois have put farmers behind schedule in bringing their corn in from the fields, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Corn harvest put behind schedule USDA: Rain, cold hampering crop ST. LOUIS (AP) – Wet, cool conditions across much of Illinois have slowed the state’s corn harvesting to a creep, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on the heels of its forecast of a record year for production of the grain and soybeans.

Illinois corn growers through Sunday had only managed to harvest 2 percent of their crop, down 12 percentage points from the average of the previous five years, the USDA said in its weekly crop progress report Monday. Last year at this time, just 1 percent of the crop was reaped.

The USDA blamed rainfall that averaged 2.3 inches statewide last week, nearly an inch above normal. Temperatures didn’t help, averaging 59.8 degrees – more than 9 degrees below normal.

Roughly half of the Illinois corn crop was rated as good, and 31 percent deemed excellent.

After a wet spring delayed planting, a massive harvest has been expected this year as adequate rain and cool temperatures

made for favorable growing conditions on much of the 83.8 million acres the USDA says was planted with corn this year, about 3.8 million acres fewer than last year.

The USDA, in a report released last week, said it expected U.S. farmers this year to bring in the largest corn crop ever – nearly 14.4 billion bushels, up from last year’s 13.9 billion bushel record. The forecast yield of 172 bushels per acre is significantly higher than the previous record of 165 bushels per acre set in 2009.

Record yields will be set in 18 states, the USDA said, and 10 states including the nation’s top three producers – Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska, respectively – have the highest number of ears per corn stalk ever.

In Illinois, the USDA said, growers are forecast to produce 194 bushels per acre – 22 more than the national expectation and 16 more than last year.

With this year’s 11.8 million acres of Illinois corn crops mirroring last year’s breadth, total production statewide is anticipated to be 2.3 billion bushels, up 9 percent from 2.1 billion in 2013, the USDA said.

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OREGON – A milestone anniversary will coincide with something new for Oregon Masonic Lodge 420.

The lodge marks its 150th anniversary this month, and will rededicate its building at 117 1/2 S. Fourth St. on Sept. 27. “It’s remarkable for an organization to remain active for this long,� said Mark Shaulis, worshipful master of the lodge.

The milestone is especially significant, because lodge members are wrapping up an extensive renovation of the second floor of their building, where lodge activities take place.

Shaulis said the project has included installing new carpet, converting a storage area into a library, redoing the tall wooden staircase and entry area, remodeling the dining room from ceiling to floor, and renovating the women’s restroom.

Items displayed in the new library include a lodge Bible

copyrighted in 1859, books about the Masons, albums filled with photographs of lodge activities over the years, and numerous newspaper clippings.

Also on display are a portrait of George Washington, who was a Mason, and an engraved trowel used in the ceremony to lay the cornerstone of the Ogle County Courthouse in 1890.

The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Aug. 16, 2006.

Shaulis said of the rededication ceremony, “We’d love to fill up our space. It’s an opportunity to show off our building and talk about our outreach to the public to let them know what we do.�

Officials from the Grand Lodge in Springfield will be on hand to conduct the same ceremony that was done at the lodge dedication in 1904.

The annual banquet is planned for later that evening at the Rock River Center.

Shaulis, 47, said he joined more

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Oregon Masonic Lodge members Leonard Jones and Mark Shaulis look at the lodge Bible on display in the newly renovated library. As the lodge celebrates its 150th anniversary this month, Shaulis, the lodge’s worshipful master, said “it’s remarkable for an organization to remain active for this long.� than 7 years ago, because he round yourself with good peoadmired the character of lodge ple in order to become better.� members he knew from church.

Leonard Jones, 80, has been a “The more I talked to people, Mason for 26 years. the more I respected the orga“It means I can come to lodge nization,� he said. “You sur- and enjoy friendship with fellows,

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The idea for the Community Day came about when the company was preparing for its 75th anniversary. It wanted to do something to give back to the community beyond regular donations.

The company estimates that 1,200 will work with local organizations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That’s about 7,200 hours the company will be putting in Thursday alone.

Even in a small community, Sohn said he’s often surprised by the friends of friends or friends of

and I can go out and do things in the community,� he said.

Bob Hanes, 79, has been a lodge member for 56 years. He said he enjoys what the lodge does for the community. “We are a charitable organization,� he said. “Our charity begins with our brother Masons and extends quite beyond that.�

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Another ‘enjoyable day’ for Wipfli employees I f you try calling the Dixon or Sterling offices of Wipfli on Thursday, there might not be anyone there to answer the phone.

For the 10th year, the company will hold its Community Day, and employees at all the company’s offices will be out working with local groups.

Sterling office employees will work on two projects at YMCA Camp Benson in Mt. Carroll.

The Dixon office will work with Kreider Services, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and the Dixon Park District.

Projects will including painting, landscaping and splitting wood, said Rory Sohn, a partner at the Dixon office who will be participating in his fourth Community Day. “It really is an enjoyable day, to kind of give back to the community,� he said. “We’ve done different things with the food banks and park district.�

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The lodge this year set up a $1,000 college scholarship for a local high school senior or college student.

Reporter at Books on First today

Sauk Valley Media reporter Matt Mencarini will have “office hours� from 1 to 2 p.m. today at Books on First, 202 W. First St. Feel free to stop by and let him know what’s on your mind. Is THERE A STORY IN $IXON you think should be reported? Stop by to share or just to say hi.

family he meets while volunteering on the day. “It really is kind of a big deal,� Sohn said. “It’s for a whole day. It’s for the whole company. It’s kind of neat deal.�

Sauk Valley Media reporter Matt Mencarini covers government and happenings in Dixon. He can be reached at mmencarini@saukvalley.com or at 815-625-3600, ext.

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New group vies for marijuana grow, eyes Route 30 location Only one will be allowed per state police district

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DIXON – Yet another hopeful medical marijuana grow operation asked the Lee County Board for its support during a meeting this morning.

The board’s questions included one about

the disposal of excess materials, such as seeds and stems from the plants. Kyle Holland, who was presenting his venture, JadeCore LLC, to the board, assured board members that all unusable byproducts would be disposed of safely.

The company’s proposed location is the 124-acre, 640,000-square-foot Stanley Manufacturing Plant along U.S. Route 30, east of Rock Falls.

JadeCore is the most recent of at least four groups that are vying for a permit to grow in Lee County. Applications for cultivation centers are due at the end of September.

According to the state’s rules, only one county in each Illinois State Police district will be allowed to have a grow operation. That means that in District 1, the race is on among Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties.

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Plan to attend Oct. 8 Sauk Valley Symposium T

he Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board and Sauk Valley Community College have collaborated on two Sauk Valley Symposiums in the past.

We are now ready to announce a third.

Authors of the book “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State� will come to the Sauk Valley 3 weeks from today to discuss their findings with local residents.

James D. Nowlan and J. Thomas Johnson published their book in May, in which they provide a thorough review of Illinois’ governmental problems and offer 98 solutions that could help our debt-ridden state, once wealthy and self-confident, regain its footing.

The Symposium will begin at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8 with a reception for the

What we think “Fixing Illinois� gets into the nuts and bolts of the many problems faced by our state.

We encourage the public to attend the next Sauk Valley Symposium on Oct. 8 and become part of the solution. authors in the East Mall of Sauk Valley Community College.

At 6:30 p.m. in the adjoining Jerry Mathis Theater, Nowlan and Johnson will present the keynote address.

Regional officials will then offer their views on the proposals found in “Fixing Illinois.�

After that, written questions from the audience will be posed to the authors and panelists.

The event should conclude by 8 p.m.

Sauk Valley Media has copies of “Fixing Illinois� available for the public to

borrow and read. Check them out at the front counters of our offices in Sterling (3200 E. Lincolnway) and Dixon (113 S. Peoria Ave.). If all copies are taken, your name can be put on a waiting list.

SVM and SVCC partnered on two previous Symposiums in 2012, in which Richard C. Longworth, author of “Caught in the Middle: America’s Heartland in the Age of Globalism,â€? and Jack Schultz, author of “Boomtown USA: The 7½ Keys to Big Success in Small Towns,â€? were featured. “Fixing Illinoisâ€? gets

into the nuts and bolts of the many difficulties faced by Illinois.

With the state approaching its 200th birthday in 2018, the time is now to focus on fixing what ails our state.

We invite you to become part of the solution. Mark Oct. 8 on your calendar and make plans to attend.

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Comments and concerns on city issues JOSIE ALMASSY Dixon

Regarding the council voting down Sikich [accounting and consulting company], I am glad and totally agree. Dixon will have no more money to manage if we have to pay them $35,000.

I read that the mayor said it is negotiable; even if goes down to $30,000, it is still a big chunk especially since [Finance Director] P. Meyer also has a “checker.� By the way, who is he or she?

I hope that these folks have been thoroughly checked out before given the positions. If so, they should be sufficient to do the job of watching our money.

By the way, in our

recent cruise, someone recognized Dixon as the town where this “woman stole lots and lots of money.� I tried to tell them it is, first and foremost, President Reagan’s hometown, which used to be our claim to fame.

I just read this 82-yearold [artist] Guckes in Kaleidoscope painted a copy of “Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring.� I just finished that book with the same title by Chevalier, “Serendipity.�

It is an awesome book; maybe I will get in touch with her to check out her painting.

The Sept. 9 photo by SVM photographer Phil Marruffo of Blair Grennan reminds me of our impressionistic painting with the kids playing on the beach. Great job, Phil.

Sorry to hear Josh Albrecht is leaving. I hope whoever replaces

him is given Josh’s starting salary and not his current one. That is only fair, since he (or she) needs to prove himself as to what he can actually do for our town. We need to be very picky. It is a very important position.

Can I add, whatever you decide, please do not tear down the Dixon High School castle. Maybe the $35,000 that will not go to Sikich can be given to restore it.

Appreciates construction workers’ deeds CHUCK MODROW Grand Detour

We had lunch at 315 Bistro Restaurant on First Street in Dixon.

The roads were all torn up, but we have enjoyed eating there, so we went anyway.

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I use a cane for stability and had to cross over the wet concrete sidewalk on two planks to get there. Out of nowhere a voice said, “Can I help you?� Yep, a worker saw me and offered me a hand, which I gladly accepted.

We had a delicious lunch and enjoyed the new remodeling of the Old Fung Ming Restaurant. Great food and great service. On the way out, again having to cross over on two planks, a man jumped off his skid loader and came to help me.

I wish to thank those two gentlemen for their kind deeds. It also reminded me that there are still a lot of good, helping people out there who help complete strangers.

Thank you again, and thanks to the new owners for coming to Dixon.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie came to Springfield last week to stump for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner. The timing was certainly interesting.

It is, of course, obligatory to trash Gov. Pat Quinn’s economic record when campaigning for office as a Republican. Christie certainly got his shots in, such as saying Quinn’s loftiest economic goal is getting an increase in the minimum wage, whereas Rauner’s idea is an economy where people do better than just making the minimum wage.

While Christie was in Illinois extolling the comparative economic prowess of Rauner, things weren’t going so well back in his home state.

Word came out that Standard & Poor’s, one of the big three bond ratings agencies, cut New Jersey’s credit rating for the second time this year. In fact, news accounts said that Christie has now presided over more credit downgrades than any other New Jersey governor.

That’s the kind of charge the Republicans usually level against Quinn because of downgrades under his watch.

But wait, the similarities aren’t over.

The New Jersey downgrade puts that state in good company – namely Illinois. Only Illinois has a lower credit rating. And you know what helped New Jersey earn its latest downgrade, according to Standard & Poor’s? The state is not making the required contributions to its pension systems. Even Illinois stopped shorting its pension systems after it raised the state income tax.

Maybe the next time Christie is in Illinois campaigning for Rauner, he can set aside a few minutes to meet with Quinn and compare notes on governing.

0ENSION QUESTION During Christie’s visit, Rauner also talked up the endorsement he had received that day from the Illinois State Police Command Officers Association.

Among other things, Rauner said, “I’m a believer [that] we need to protect the pensions for the police officers and give them a special retirement beyond what’s standardly done in other pensions.�

That’s an intriguing statement, given Rauner’s views on public pensions.

His plan is to freeze whatever pension benefits a worker has already earned and then move everyone into a 401(k)-style plan

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where your retirement security depends upon how much you save and how well you invest those savings.

Rauner likes to say his plan protects pension benefits already earned, even if those benefits won’t grow after a certain date. But what does he mean when he says we should give law enforcement “a special retirement beyond what’s standardly done in other pensions�? He’s never mentioned that as part of his pension reform plan.

As usual, a request for some clarification made to his campaign office went unanswered.

(EATED CLASH Rauner and Quinn certainly had a, shall we say, spirited encounter last week.

They appeared jointly before the Chicago Tribune editorial board to answer questions about their positions on various issues. That almost became secondary to the heated back-and-forth about who was the worse person of the two.

Rauner attacked Quinn for the Illinois Department of Transportation hiring scandal and accused Quinn of not really cleaning up the ethical mess left behind

by Rod Blagojevich. For his part, Quinn attacked Rauner over the business practices of some of the companies he invested in that resulted in lawsuits and basically said Rauner refuses to take responsibility for anything.

That part of the debate certainly provided some entertainment value.

Whether the whole exercise provided any new insights into the positions Quinn and Rauner have on the serious issues facing the state, maybe not so much.

1UOTABLE QUOTES “The only difference between Pat and Rod is the hair.� – Rauner, again trying to link Quinn with Blagojevich, the disgraced (and imprisoned) former governor. “It’s all about arithmetic, Mr. Rauner. You don’t understand arithmetic, and you don’t want kids to learn arithmetic because you’d cut education dollars.� – Quinn, repeating his charge that Rauner’s plan to end the income tax hike would result in extreme cuts to education spending.

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Rauner questions medical pot program secrecy Challenger: Public has right to know who’s applying for limited permits CHICAGO (AP) – Republican governor candidate Bruce Rauner said Tuesday he wouldn’t have signed legislation creating Illinois’ medical marijuana pilot program because it includes a secret process for deciding who may grow and sell the drug.

Rauner said it’s “another hallmark” of a culture of corruption under Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn. He said the public should know who’s applying for a limited number of state permits, and whether the permits are given to “insiders” with political clout.

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“Millions of dollars in business licenses are up for grabs, and Pat Quinn wants to keep taxpayers in the dark,” Rauner said.

Quinn Spokesman

Grant Klinzman said the law keeps applicants’ identity confidential so the state officials who award the permits won’t be influenced by political connections.

“The purpose of keeping information confidential, as approved by legislators of both parties, was to ensure the highest standard of integrity of the selection process,” Klinzman said.

Quinn signed Illinois’ 4-year program into law last year, saying it will help seriously ill patients.

The program allows people with certain diseases, such as cancer, to use the drug.

The application process for cultivation center and dispensary permits started last week and ends Monday.

Rauner said Quinn shouldn’t have signed the

legislation because the process isn’t transparent.

He said medical marijuana is “not something I’ve supported” but it’s “not a big issue for me either way” and he has other priorities.

Quinn campaign spokeswoman Izabela Miltko called Rauner’s stance “heartless” because the law will provide relief for severely ill people.

ELECTION 2014 | RACE FOR SEAT IN U.S. HOUSE

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Dempsey: U.S. ground Video of state lawmaker tirade resurfaces troops possible in Iraq WASHINGTON (AP) – American ground troops might be needed to battle Islamic State forces in the Middle East, if President Barack Obama’s c u r r e n t strategy fails, the nation’s top military officer said Tuesday as Gen. Martin C o n g r e s s Dempsey plunged into an election-year debate of Obama’s plan to expand airstrikes and train Syrian rebels.

A White House spokesman quickly said the president “will not” send ground forces into combat, but Gen. Martin Dempsey said Obama had personally told him to come back on a “caseby-case basis,” if the military situation changed.

“To be clear, if we reach the point where I believe our advisers should accompany Iraqi troops on attacks against specific ISIL targets, I will recommend that to the president,” Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, declared in testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee. He referred to the militants by an alternative name.

Pressed later by Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., the panel’s chairman, the four-star general said if Obama’s current approach isn’t enough to prevail, he might “go back to the president and make a recommendation that may include the use of ground forces.”

Dempsey’s testimony underscored the dilemma confronting many lawmak-

ers as the House moves through its own debate on authorizing the Pentagon to implement the policy Obama announced last week. In Iraq on Tuesday, the United States continued its expanded military campaign, carrying out two airstrikes northwest of Irbil and three southwest of Baghdad.

Democrats in Washington spoke of a fear that the United States might inevitably become dragged into yet another ground war on the heels of Afghanistan and Iraq.

“We must ask ourselves if we can truly ‘vet’ these rebel groups beyond their known affiliations, and ensure we are not arming the next extremist threat to the region and the world,” Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Ind., said.

The same question came up at the Senate hearing, and Hagel said the United States will closely monitor to ensure that weapons don’t fall into the wrong hands. “We have come a long way” in our ability to vet the moderate opposition, and the United States has learned a lot as it has funneled non-lethal aid to the rebels, Dempsey said.

House Republicans said they worried that Obama was responding tepidly to the current threat by terrorists who have overrun large sections of Iraq and Syria and beheaded two American journalists.

“If it’s important enough to fight, it’s important enough to win,” said Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., one of the first lawmakers to address the subject in several hours of scheduled debate.

DUQUOIN (AP) – A red-faced Mike Bost showed little restraint when he took to the floor of the Illinois House in 2012 and unleashed a furious rant about the way Democrats run the state, complete with hollering, paper-throwing, fist-waving and an oddly placed reference to Moses.

“I’m sick of it!” the GOP lawmaker yelled as he swung at and missed pages of legislation he’d sent fluttering to the floor. “I feel like somebody trying to be released from Egypt. Let my people go!”

A video of Bost’s outburst circulated on the Internet and briefly raised his political profile among frustrated voters. Now the footage has resurfaced as he

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Illinois state Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, shouts during discussion on gun legislation in April 2013 at the state Capitol in Springfield. Bost is challenging Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Enyart in the November election. A video of Bost unleashing a furious rant against Democrats on the House floor in 2012 has resurfaced. seeks a congressional Bost’s challenge to Rep. seat in southern Illinois Bill Enyart is shaping up that’s been in Democratic to be one of the nation’s hands for more than 2 most competitive House decades but has grown races in a year when the increasingly conservative. party also aims to take

control of the governor’s mansion and pick up as many as three other congressional seats in President Barack Obama’s normally blue home state.

Democrats have trotted out the video, labeling Bost “Meltdown Mike.” An ad released by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee shows the outburst, with a tagline that acknowledges voters’ already low opinion of Congress: “Mike Bost would make Washington worse.”

But Bost and some supporters say the renewed attention could help him, particularly in an area where voters have felt overlooked by leaders in Washington and the Illinois capital, Springfield.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Key to being well-liked is make yourself likable Dear Abby, I’m a 15-year-old girl.

When I’m with the high school group of kids at my church, I try to extend myself and talk, but they never reciprocate much. I always have to try to think of something to say and be careful I don’t embarrass myself. Especially around guys, I feel awkward and self-conscious.

I feel OK about myself, but I still get nervous.

Other girls find things to talk about to each other but not me, and guys never talk to me first, either. I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong

it might help me, how can I order it? – Unpopular in Sacramento

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

or being too careful.

I’m an only child. I get along pretty well with adults, but I have a hard time with kids. I heard you have a booklet about these issues. If you think

booklet “How to Be Popular� is filled with suggestions for polishing social skills. It covers a variety of social situations and Dear Unpopular, is meant for people of all Part of your problem ages. To order, send your may be that you’re an only name and address, plus child, which can be isolat- check or money order for ing. If you spend most of $7 (U.S. funds) to Dear your time with adults, it’s Abby Popularity Bookunderstandable that you let, P.O. Box 447, Mount are less comfortable with Morris, IL 61054-0447. people your own age. But Shipping and handling don’t let it stop you from are included in the price. trying to be friendly. If guys There are tips for becomdon’t speak to you first, ing the kind of person they’re probably feeling as other people find interestawkward as you are. ing, attractive and want to To smile and say hello know better. (If parents, is NOT being pushy. My teachers and clergy know

someone needing help in this regard, it might make an inexpensive gift that could help change the course of that person’s life.)

The key to being wellliked by both sexes is: Be kind. Be honest. Be tactful. Don’t be afraid to give someone a compliment if you think it’s deserved.

If you think you’re not beautiful (or handsome), be well-groomed, tastefully dressed, conscious of your posture. (People who stand tall and smile project self-confidence.)

If you’re not a “brain,� try harder. If you are

smarter than most, don’t be a know-it-all. Ask other people what they think and encourage them to share their opinions. If you’re not a good athlete, be a good sport.

Think for yourself, but respect the rules. Be generous with kind words and affectionate gestures, but respect yourself and your family values always.

If you think “putting out� will make boys like you, forget it. (It won’t work, and later you’ll be glad you didn’t.) If you need help, ask God. If you don’t need anything, THANK God!

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day. ’49ers, 11:30 a.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 No. Locust St., Sterling.

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

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

Quarterly birthday party, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Mexican Train Dominoes, noon, Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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

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

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

Euchre and 500 games, 1-2 p.m., Lee County Council on

Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

Euchre, 1 p.m., Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8220.

Euchre with treats, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train Dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

Northside Elementary School open house, 6-7 p.m. for students/parents, 520 N. Genesee St., Morrison.

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, Sept. 17 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Crafting, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Popcorn, 9 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815946-3818.

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

Sharing Life’s Memories, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St, Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Birthday party, 10 a.m., Hub

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

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

500 card game, noon, Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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

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

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

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

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

Bridge and bingo, 12:30 p.m.,

Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 6815622-9230.

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

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

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000.

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 18 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St.,

Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Farm and Family Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Parkway Center, 1801 Avenue G, Sterling, 815626-1121.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Thursday, Sept. 18 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

Free blood sugar screenings, 8-9 a.m., Community Health Services Department, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota. 815-539-7461, ext.

3291, weekdays. Tests can be fasting or 2 hours after eating.

North Central Illinois Logistics Council, 8-9:30 a.m., Room C316, Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, 815-220-3425.

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

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

AARP driver safety class, 10 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

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

Whiteside County Senior Center outreach caseworker, 10:1511:15 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth Ave., Fulton.

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

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

Parish Nurse Networking meeting, noon, CGH Professional Building, 15 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-625-0400, ext. 5425.

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

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

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

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

Rep. Adam Kinzinger staff office hours, 1-2 p.m., Paw Paw City Hall, 362 Chicago Road.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30

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

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

Helping Understand Grief for Survivors (HUGS), 5:30-6:30 p.m., Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon.

Call 815-732-2499 by noon Thursday. If no one calls, the meeting will be canceled.

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

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 6 p.m., Suite 215, Positive Changes Acupuncture, 609 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-499-5425.

Lee County Democratic Central Committee, 6:30 p.m. dinner, meeting to follow, Countryside Tap, 1831 Tower Road, Sublette.

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

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7

p.m., Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., 815-499-5618.

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

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

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

Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave, 815-625-9058.

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

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

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

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W.

10th St., 815-441-5327.

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

Sterling Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113½ W. Third St., Sterling.

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

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

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Friday, Sept. 19 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

National Association of Health Underwriters Continued Education Class, 9 a.m., 6 E. 23rd, Sterling, 800-798-1771.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed; Rochelle Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division St., state Route 26, Polo.

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

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Taking tablet tech to table More restaurants using devices for ordering, payment and customer entertainment

BY MARK GLOVER MCT News Service

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rom taco stands to sit-down restaurants, technology is changing the way we order, pay and even dine while eating out.

Want to peruse the news or occupy your fidgety kids at the table?

There’s a tablet for that.

Want to call ahead your order and pay by your phone? There’s an app for that. Want to grab takeout deals at off-times from your favorite restaurant, right from your mobile phone? That’s possible, too.

Partly to increase efficiency and trim costs, restaurateurs have been investing in tech tools for the last decade, altering routines that otherwise were little changed for more than a century.

In some cases, it’s as simple as hand-held devices that let servers tap a customer’s order onto a touchscreen. At Shoki Ramen House in midtown Sacramento, California, staffers tote a slim, brick-shaped ordering device, which does more than zip orders to the kitchen.

“With it, I can tell who is giving discounts and what time [staff] clocked in, which makes it easier to manage,” said Saho Ueyama, manager of Shoki’s two local restaurants. She said the on-screen display also helps staff keep track of wait times at customers’ tables.

For diners, it’s an evolving world, from making online dinner reservations to paying a check by holding up a smartphone.

“Technology is affecting the whole experience,” said Angie Pappas, spokeswoman for the Sacramento-based California Restaurant Association. “Restaurants are experimenting in different ways, and it’s interesting to see what sparks the inspiration behind it. For many brands, it’s seeing if they can more efficiently run their business. … For customers, it provides more options.”

Among the innovations are tabletop tablets at Chili’s Grill & Bar, the Dallas-based chain of casual eateries, which recently started adding the freestanding Android tablets in its restaurants.

Eventually, it expects to have more than 45,000 Ziosk tablets in 823 company-owned stores, the company said. The tabletop tablets are designed by Ziosk, a Dallas-based company that builds and customizes devices for restaurants nationwide.

On each tablet’s 7-inch screen, Chili’s customers can peruse menu items, order desserts and drinks and pay their check.

There is free access to news from USA Today and, to keep kids entertained, the tablets offer family-friendly games, which carry a 99-cent fee that’s added to the check.

The tablet’s appeal was repeatedly demonstrated during a recent weekday dinner hour at a Chili’s on Sunrise Boulevard in Fair Oaks, California.

Streams of kids coming in with parents invariably snatched up the tablets before everyone else settled into their seats, the parents seemingly

MCT News Service photos

ABOVE: Saho Ueyama takes an order from customer David Wyatt on a NCR Orderman system Sept. 3 at Shoki Ramen House in Sacramento, California. The device sends the order to the kitchen, where it’s printed out.

LEFT: Vickie Hidalgo plays Marble Matrix on the tablet while waiting for food with William Hidalgo on Aug. 26 at a Chili’s restaurant in Fair Oaks, California.

The Zysko-made kiosks allow customers to see images of menu entrees, order drinks and desserts, and pay their bill. resigned to the fact that a 99-cent game charge was going to accompany dinner.

“I don’t even argue. I know it’s a dollar added on, but if it keeps them quiet and occupied, I’m happy,” said 48-yearold Sacramentan Jennifer Sanchez. “The only problem I have is making them put it down for a few seconds to order their food.”

Grown-ups also logged time on the tablets.

“It’s a nice change from the menu, which you also get anyway,” said Barney Jones, a retiree and Carmichael resident. “It

gives you a good look at the food and it saves time reordering drinks. And if you have a question, the waiters come over to answer. I think it’s just a more relaxed way of doing things. You don’t feel hurried.”

When it’s time to pay, the Ziosk tablet acts as a credit-card processor, allowing customers to swipe their card, apply coupons or gift cards, and even split the check.

Once the bill is paid, the tablet spits out a paper receipt and customers can leave the restaurant without further consulting their server.

Carlos Jimenez, managing partner of the Chili’s restaurant in Fair Oaks, said the tablets, which arrived in April, have been well received by staff and customers. Calling them “an extra partner” in the restaurant, Jimenez said the tabletop tablets have helped streamline operations on busy days.

“Saving time has a lot to do with it,” said CRA’s Pappas. “I can see where, at a more family-oriented place, an adult with small children would want to pay the check and make a quick getaway without waiting for the server

to come over with the check.”

E la Carte, a Redwood City, California-based company founded in 2008 by a group of Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers, is rolling out a similar tabletop device for the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar chain.

Its creation is called the Presto tablet, an Android-based, Intelpowered wireless device that enables guests to order food, play games and pay their bill. The company’s goal is to have 100,000 tablets in

Applebee’s restaurants this year.

Locally, restaurants are adding their own tech touches.

Chando’s Tacos, which has three outlets, has an iPhone or iPad app that lets customers order in advance and pay by credit card, before ever showing up at the popular Mexican eatery.

Once an order is placed and paid for, Chando’s sends customers a message when their order is ready, a huge time-saver at a business where wait times can be 30 minutes or more.

That kind of perk holds appeal for many consumers.

“It’s not like the old days. Customers really don’t want to wait long anymore,” said Julie Graham, regional manager for the Portland, Oregonbased Old Spaghetti Factory. At the chain’s midtown Sacramento, California, location, a computerized point-of-sale system tracks numerous functions, including food and drink orders, and the number of tables a server turns in an hour.

The system, which has been part of the restaurant industry for years, enables Old Spaghetti Factory General Manager Raina Cyphers to track everything from how many meatballs are consumed on a given day to how efficiently food orders are being plated in the kitchen.

Cyphers also carries a small pager, which allows her to communicate with staff through a coded message system that can indicate when a phonein customer is on hold or if there’s a problem in the kitchen.

When it comes to technology, Cyphers said, “I welcome it. It makes us more efficient and we’re able to help [customers] more quickly. And our young people pick up on the technology right away.”

The restaurant tech bandwagon has experienced some bumps along the way, including technical glitches, costs and even some resistance by customers.

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Scientists at the American Institute for Cancer Research have studied the possibility of a link between body fat and cancer risk for years. In March, they reported that a link exists for ovarian cancer. Previous research determined that excess body fat also increases the risk for developing breast (post-

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Both men and women should be concerned.

While excess fat might increase a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer by an estimated 50 percent, our risk for cancer of the esophagus increases by more than 30 percent, regardless of gender.

Men with higher bodyfat percentage actually have a slightly higher risk (17 percent) of colorectal cancer than women (15). There also is evidence suggesting that a larger waistline increases the risk for advanced prostate cancer for men.

How does excess fat increase our risk? Several ways. High levels of estrogen have been associated with increased risk of breast, endometrial and some other cancers. In women, fat tissue produces estrogen, and more fat means more estrogen. Additionally, many obese people have increased levels of insulin and other related hormones which can feed the growth of cancer cells.

Fat cells might affect other tumor growth regulators, as well. And obese people often have

chronic inflammation, which has been associated with increased cancer risk.

Another area of research is finding that fat that accumulates around our middles might be a better indicator of risk for cancer and heart disease than overall body fat or body mass index. General body fat lies under the surface of the skin. Belly fat, also known as visceral fat or ectopic fat, accumulates deeper in the body and around internal organs.

This weakens and damages organs and tells

your body to make more insulin than it needs.

As we age, many of us find that fat begins to accumulate around our middle, and we need to work a little harder at our eating and exercise habits to stay lean. In fact, the AICR estimates that approximately 375,000 cases of the most common cancers in the United States can be prevented each year by eating a healthy diet, undertaking regular physical activity, being at a healthy weight and limiting alcohol consumption.

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Longtime restaurateur Randy Paragary, who has multiple Sacramento restaurant locations, said some customers are taken aback when a server approaches them with a high-tech device. “They feel more comfortable ordering the oldfashioned way,� he said.

Paragary also noted that cost can impact how quickly or how much technology restaurants are willing to adopt.

Paragary said his restaurants are not stuffed with all “the latest and greatest technology,� but even commonplace systems don’t come cheap. He said equipping a single restaurant with a standard point-of-sale system with multiple terminals and printers can cost $25,000 or more. Even so, he said, “they’re wonderful and they speed things up.�

The biggest concern among restaurateurs using computerized systems is getting hacked, Paragary said. He said it’s crucial that systems meet payment card industry compliance standards to protect the personal information of credit card users.

According to a Wall Street Journal report last week, a recent series of high-profile security breaches at restaurant chains, including some P.F. Chang’s outlets, have prompted a few restaurants and retailers to revert – at least temporarily – to the oldschool “knuckle buster� devices that manually imprinted credit card numbers.

Technical problems can also arise. Shoki Ramen House switched to its NCR-developed system in May after experiencing problems with a competitor’s system. Kathy Ueyama, Shoki’s vice president, declined to state exactly how much they’ve spent on new technology. “It was costly, but so far it has been worth it,� she said.

Similarly, at Hot Italian restaurant in midtown Sacramento, co-founder Andrea Lepore said the restaurant is replacing a “costly� tableside ordering system “because the hardware kept breaking.�

By October, she said, the restaurant expects to have a new system installed.

As CRA’s Pappas noted, “Sometimes, it’s too much technology and [restaurants] have to have a dedicated [information technology] person on-site.�

Even with the potential drawbacks, restaurant industry experts say there is no stopping the technology surge.

In the next 10 years, tablet-equipped servers will “be as common as salt and pepper� in most brick-and-mortar restaurants, Los Angeles-based restaurant consultant Bob Newton said. “And I’m not just talking about upper-end restaurants,� he said. “This will be happening in fast-food restaurants, too. Within a decade,

the dining out experience will be changed forever as more and more restaurants add technology in order to compete.�

But it might not win everyone over.

Henrietta Smith, a 45-year-old secretary dining recently at a McCormick & Schmick’s restaurant in the upscale Fountains at Roseville shopping complex in Roseville, California, said she prefers the personal attention that goes with good service. “I like it when [the server] tells me about the specials and any inside information. I like the wine-pouring tradition,â€? the Roseville resident said. “I feel like that’s what I’m paying for ‌ not to push a few buttons on a computer.â€?

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Joanna Choi takes an order on a NCR Orderman system Sept. 3 at Shoki Ramen House in Sacramento. An influx of high-tech devices is changing the way restaurants are run and the public’s dining experience.

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James A. Froude, an English historian who died in 1894, said, “As we advance in life, we learn the limits of our abilities.”

It is true that children think they know much more than they do. As we age, we realize that our parents and teachers weren’t as limited as we thought. And many feel that a day without learning something new is a day wasted.

Bridge always seems to present new ideas. Take today’s deal as an example.

South is in six diamonds.

How should he handle the trump suit to maximize the chance of losing at most one trick? And suppose a wheel has come off and South is in seven diamonds. Then what

should he do?

In the auction, North might have rebid three spades, which would have shown only two-card support because with three spades he would

have responded two spades, not one no-trump. But with length and strength in the rounded suits, rebidding three no-trump was sensible.

The only problem revolves around the trump suit. If South must play it for no losers, he has two choices: Cash his ace (hoping East has the singleton king) or lead dummy’s queen (hoping West has the singleton jack). Mathematically, they are equal.

In six diamonds, though, I thought the best play was to cash the ace first. But the free software package SuitPlay (suitplay.com) claims that starting with South’s nine is better. If West plays low, declarer ducks in the dummy. And if that loses to East’s jack, South cashes his ace next. The probability of success is 81.3 percent. One lives and learns. © 2014 UFS

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OREGON – Buildings in a block on the south side of Oregon were evacuated Tuesday morning after an excavator struck a large natural gas main.

Oregon firefighters and police removed residents living on the east side of the 800 block of South Fourth Street and the west side of South Third Street. The gas main was ruptured and began leaking around 9:30 a.m.

The area was cordoned off until early afternoon while a crew from Nicor Gas repaired the broken main.

Oregon Assistant Fire Chief Randy Travis said the mishap occurred as an employee of Benesh Excavating was digging to find the water shutoff in front of 811 S. Fourth St. “They were going to shut the water off, and hit the main gas line,� Travis said.

The house, owned by Joe Alfano, is slated for demolition.

The Mount Morris Fire Department assisted at the scene.

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A Nicor Gas crew works Tuesday to repair a broken gas main on South Fourth Street in Oregon that was struck by an excavator.

Travis said the Nicor crew came from DeKalb, but had to come through Dixon to pick up needed equipment before heading to Oregon.

He said the crew arrived on the scene around 11:30 a.m. and dug holes on both sides of the leak before

capping off the main on each side.

Residents reported a strong smell of natural gas as far away as the Casey’s store on state Route 64 and Ninth Street, Travis said.

The repairs were completed and residents were allowed to return to their homes shortly after 1 p.m.

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

Abbott...................................42.91 Alcoa.....................................16.16 AltriaCorp.............................44.35 Autonation............................51.63 American Express................88.37 Arris-Group...........................30.91 Apple...................................100.86 ADM......................................51.26 AT&T.....................................34.94 Bank of America....................16.71 Boeing.................................127.32 BorgWarner..........................58.34 BP..........................................46.24 Casey’s..................................68.57 Caterpillar...........................104.86 CenturyLink..........................39.60 Chevron..............................124.97 Cisco......................................25.22 Citigroup...............................52.37 CNW......................................50.60 CocaCola...............................41.65 ConAgra................................32.37 Dean......................................15.42 Deere & Co............................82.93 Disney...................................90.27 Donaldson............................41.16 DuPont..................................65.83 Exxon.....................................97.44 Ford.......................................16.53 Exelon....................................33.83 GE..........................................26.21 FifthThird..............................20.57 HawaiianElectric..................25.30 Hewlett Packard...................36.25

HomeDepot..........................90.29 Intel Corp..............................34.93 IBM......................................193.02 IntlPaper...............................49.08 JCPenney..............................10.90 JohnsonControls...................46.01 Johnson&Johnson..............105.89 JPMorgan Chase...................60.00 Kraft......................................58.35 Kroger....................................52.21 Leggett&Platt........................35.23 Manpower............................75.07 McDonald’s..........................93.74 Merck&Co.............................60.00 Microsoft..............................46.76 3M.......................................144.84 Monsanto...........................113.93 Newell...................................34.50 AGL........................................53.01 Nike.......................................81.20 Parker-Han..........................117.01 Pfizer.....................................30.04 Pepsico..................................92.57 Procter&Gamble..................84.07 RaymondJames....................54.96 Republic................................39.45 Sears Hldg.............................30.37 SensientTech........................55.09 Sprint......................................6.78 Staples...................................13.03 TheTravelers.........................93.63 UnitedContinental...............49.54 UnitedTech........................108.56 USBancorp...........................42.38 USSteel..................................41.42 Verizon..................................48.96 Walgreen...............................63.62 WalMartStores......................76.32 WalMartMexico...................27.00 WasteMgt..............................47.26 Wendy’s..................................8.08

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ROCK FALLS – Seth Williams and Brayden Hamblen always try to run close to one another, usually at the front of the field.

At the Twin City Meet at Centennial Park on Tuesday, the two Rock Falls runners got a little too close.

Toward the halfway mark, Hamblen, running alongside Williams, caught his cleat on Williams’ right leg. The scrape lined the outside of the leg about 6 inches down

Polo enters rankings, prepares for Missiles

Meet winner: Seth Williams, Rock Falls, 15:34 Up next: Newman, Rock Falls at Bureau Valley Invitational, 9:30 a.m. Saturday; Sterling at Geneseo Invitational, 9 a.m. Saturday toward the shoe.

The wound didn’t slow down Williams too much, as he crossed the finish line in first place with a time of 15 minutes, 34 seconds.

WOUNDED CONTINUED ON B3

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

Polo football coach Andrew Hofer looked around at his team before the season began and marveled at the athleticism.

Speed, agility, and strength. It was all there.

The fourth-year coach just needed to find a way to mesh all of that natural ability into a working unit come game days. After the Marcos’ 3-0 start, Hofer looks to have found a way to make it all work.

“We have a lot of athleticism,” Hofer said. “We Brad Cavanaugh knew we had to utilize it in a Polo junior quick manner.

We have been sound defensively, and our special teams play has been outstanding. We have a lot of things going for us.”

The Marcos are out to their first 3-0 start to a season since 2007, and will try for the first 4-0 start since 1997.

Polo jumped into the polls this week, sitting at No. 7 in Class 1A after defeating No. 2-ranked Stockton on the road last week.

The win ended Stockton’s NUIC Upstate winning streak at 25 games, and all but announced that Polo is a force in 1A.

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ROCK FALLS – Megan Barnhart and Maggie McPherson are best friends.

The two Sterling sophomore runners can’t remember who has crossed the finish line first the most times between them this season.

But as long as they are first and second, they don’t mind.

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Sterling’s Megan Barnhart (right) and Maggie McPherson battle for position with Rock Falls’ Makaley Velazquez during Tuesday’s Twin City Meet at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.

Barnhart won the meet in 19 minutes, 20 seconds.

COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL | SAUK VALLEY DEF. HIGHLAND 25-14, 25-18, 25-20

Momentum stays put Sauk Valley in control from start against Highland

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DIXON – Momentum belonged to the Skyhawks from the outset Tuesday night against Highland, and that usually fickle friend only left them for a brief period during their Arrowhead Conference match at home.

Sauk Valley controlled things from the get-go, then rallied from a deficit midway through Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com Game 3 to finish off the Cougars Sauk Valley’s Brooke Williams (left) and Megan Rosengren go in straight sets, winning 25-14, up to block a shot by Highland’s Leah Hauser during Tuesday’s 25-18, 25-20.

“It’s always good to get that home match. Sauk won in three sets.

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Star of the match: Kristyn Kasner, Sauk, 12 kills Key performers: Jordan Giddings, Sauk, 11 kills; Morgan Mammosser, Sauk, 19 digs; Libby Hartman, Highland, 8 kills Up next: Sauk Valley at U. of Wisconsin-Whitewater Tournament, all day Saturday fast start, that early lead, because then you have a cushion if they start scoring points,” Sauk sophomore libero Morgan Mammosser said. “We knew that we just

had to keep driving for more, keep building that lead, and do whatever we had to so they didn’t catch up.”

The Skyhawks (11-2, 3-0) scored five of the first six points of the opening game, and led 14-6 after a Kiarra Harris kill. Six points was as close as Highland (2-9, 0-2) came in Game 1, and kills by Kristyn Kasner, Shiela Browning, Harris, and Jordan Giddings helped Sauk pull away again down the stretch. Megan Rosengren’s second stuff block closed out the opener.

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ABOVE: The Sterling Golden Warriors congratulate teammate Jose Uresti (7) after he scored a goal during the first half of Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-1 victory over Rochelle at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

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STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Senior captain Jose Uresti had the words that freshman Patrick Nelsen couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite verbalize. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He got to the spot, and took the shot,â&#x20AC;? Uresti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you got to do.â&#x20AC;?

Nelsen, a tall, speedy defender for the Sterling Golden Warriors, crept up the field with just over 7 minutes gone in Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match against Rochelle at Sterling Chevrolet Field at Roscoe Eades Stadium. After the ball made its way around the goal, it came to Nelsen at the 10-yard line to the left of the goal.

Nelsen fired, hitting the opposite corner of the net from about 20 yards out, past the outstretched fingers of goalie Juan Milan. It was Nelsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first varsity goal.

Uresti would later also score, and Sterling fended off a tough Rochelle team for 2-1 NIB-12 West win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am a defender, and I knew Coach wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be too happy with me coming up that far,â&#x20AC;?

Nelsen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I knew I had to make it worth it. I lined it up and was able to angle the shot in.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;To have a player with that kind of speed to play on both ends of the field is special,â&#x20AC;? Sterling coach Brian Cebula said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His speed allows him to recover if he does make a mistake, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something everyone can do.â&#x20AC;?

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Sterling (5-1-1, 1-0-1) took a two-goal advantage about 20 minutes later, after a Rochelle player headed the ball at midfield backward toward his own goal.

That put Uresti and Rochelle defender Kyle Male in a foot race for the ball down the sideline. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a battle Male was going to win.

Uresti flew past Male, gained control of the ball, and then only had Milan left to beat. He put the ball past Milan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I saw that it was only the defender and the goalie, I knew that I had to use my speed to my advantage,â&#x20AC;? Uresti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once I got the ball, it was all about executing and making the shot.â&#x20AC;?

It was the second time in as many NIB-12 West matches that Sterling jumped out to a 2-0 lead.

Last week, the Warriors led 2-0 over Geneseo, but the Maple

Leafs rallied for a 2-2 tie.

Shortly after the Uresti goal, the momentum shifted to Rochelle (4-2, 2-1). The Hubs started to find holes in the Sterling defense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to stay back more on defense,â&#x20AC;? Nelsen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got mad at ourselves for a little bit there, and then we came back together, and focused on everyone doing their part on defense.â&#x20AC;?

The Hubs pulled within a goal with 5:22 left in the first half, as Miguel Casillas took a pass from Ramon Samaro and scored on a breakaway. That followed a similar play where Casillas missed an open shot attempt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The major talking point at half was that we were leaving too many players unmarked across the middle,â&#x20AC;? Cebula said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what leads to goals. In the second half, we did a much better job of it.â&#x20AC;?

Each team had chances in the second half, but both goalies made big plays.

Sterling goalkeeper Jared Fernandez iced the win with less than a minute left in the match, as he tipped a penalty shot by Casillas up into the air with his fingertips and then caught it.

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Abi Scheidecker carded a 7-overpar 43 to lead Oregon to a 211-241 victory against Rock Falls on Tuesday at Silver Ridge Golf Course.

Ali Scheidecker (52), Haley Repass (54), and Abby Martin (62) rounded out the Oregon lineup.

Liz Lego was low for Rock Falls with a 53.

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Eastland 216, Sterling 255: Community College.

Karissa Freidag carded a 3-overChantel Ordean and Maddie par 39 as the Cougars topped the Klein also won singles matches Golden Warriors at Emerald Hill. for Newman (1-5).

Rachel Spencer was low for Cross country Sterling with a 60.

Bureau Valley 20, Hall 35: Haley Tennis Weidner and Regan Weidner Sterling 5, Rochelle 0: The finished 1-2 to lead the Storm to Golden Warriors didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drop a set victory in Walnut. in gaining a home victory against Haley Weidner ran the 3.02the Hubs. mile course in 21:48.83, with her Maura Scanlan and Allie older sister finishing in 22:19.

Prescott won their singles match- Teammates Reiley Francis was es, while Grace Steinke and fourth (23:55), Heather Williams Allie Shank, Sidney Lippens and was seventh (24:41), and Marissa Macee Sullivan, and Anna Ivar- Mungia placed 11th (26:41). son and Abri Hale teamed up to Stark County, Princeton, and sweep doubles.

Kewanee also competed, but did Newman 8, Kewanee 1: Emily not field full teams.

Long, Anne Vits, Sydney Ybarra, Swimming and Rachel Heiderscheit each won singles and doubles matchByron 104, Auburn 68: Four es as the Comets routed the Dixon students helped the Byron Boilermakers at Sauk Valley Tiger Sharks to a win against

visiting Auburn.

Kaylee Rice won the 100 breaststroke (1:19.55), while Gretchen Bushman led the way in the 50 freestyle (27.6 seconds).

Rice, Bushman, and Abbey Blackbourn swam legs on the winning 200 medley relay (2:08.05); Blackbourn and Kylie Shaw contributed to a win in the 200 freestyle relay (1:53.69); and Bushman helped in a 400 freestyle win (4:13.35).

Ottawa 74, Newman 20: Linnea Larson finished second in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:16.44 to lead the Comets against the Pirates in Ottawa.

Larson was also second in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:14.41.

Notre Dame 101, Sterling 60:

Kerry Mullen won the only swimming event for Sterling in a road loss.

Mullen won the 50-yard freestyle in 25.80 seconds, edging Notre Dameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miranda Mathis (26.10) by .3 seconds.

Golden Warriors diver Kallie Zuidema took first place out of three divers with a six-dive score of 185.35. Notre Dameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mary Kate Ferlmann was second with a score of 184.80.

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Ryan Hurley carded an even-par 36 to lead the Sterling boys golf team to a 166-182 victory against Ottawa on Tuesday at Emerald Hill Golf Course.

Also for the Warriors, Lucas Campbell had 39, Brady Bostelman had 45, and Nate Olson added 46.

Oregon 166, Rock Falls 177: Taylor Brubakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

4-over-par 40 led the Hawks past the Rockets at Silver Ridge near Oregon.

Carson Buck (41), Matt Myers (42), and Mitchell Nehrkorn (43) rounded out the Oregon lineup.

Aaron Frank was low for Rock Falls with a 42.

Winnebago 179, Dixon 180: Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cole Ruck-

43, while Jackson Westen and Jackson Ames added 44.

The medalist was Sherrardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant Morse with a 40.

Kewanee 160, Rockridge 171, Erie 189: Levi

Floming had a 39 for Erie in a triangular held at Highland Springs in Milan.

The medalist was Kewaneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ryan Hansen with a 1-under-par 35.

Soccer Byron 2, Dixon 1: The Dukes struck first 10 minutes into the second half, but were unable to hang on against the visiting Tigers.

Anthony Deseno had the goal for Dixon (4-5, 3-3 Big Northern West), with an assist from Connor Carlson.

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man and Winnebagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kamren Nailor shared Bureau Valley 20, Hall medalist honors with 38: The Red Devilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Al 41s at Westlake Golf Baldonado won the race Course in Winnebago. in Walnut, but the Storm Galena 176, Eastland had all five runners fin198: Austin Poffenberg- ish in the top 10 for the er led Eastland with a 45, team victory. while Curt Strauss shot Baldonado covered a 48 in the road loss at the 3.02-mile course in Galena Golf Club.

18:21.94, well ahead of Sherrard 179, Proph- BVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Morgan Strader, etstown 179, Orion 195: who was runner-up in The Prophets fell to the 18:40.

Tigers on a fifth-man Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Johnee Schultz tiebreaker at Valley View was third in 18:48, but Country Club in Cam- the Bulldogs did not bridge. field a full team; neither Grant Ames was low did Princeton, Kewanee for Prophetstown with a or Stark County.

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In Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Twin City Meet at Centennial Park, the Golden Warrior duo finished 16 seconds apart from one another in taking the top two spots individually. The low points helped the Golden Warriors take bragging rights for the second year in a row, and for the 10th time in the past 15 years.

Sterling finished with 29 points, ahead of runner-up Rock Falls (46) and Newman (59).

Barnhart and McPherson competed with Rock Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Makaley Velazquez in the first mile. Velazquez sprinted ahead for the first 50 feet before being overtaken by the two Golden Warriors. The trio packed together before Velazquez fell off pace past the 1-mile mark.

In the last half-mile, Barnhart pulled ahead to get about a 30-foot lead on her teammate, who was about 70 feet ahead of Velazquez. Barnhart finished the race in 19 minutes, 20 seconds, with McPherson following 16 seconds later. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we wind up doing is staying with each other for the first 2 miles or so, and then one of us usually breaks off,â&#x20AC;?

McPherson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Usually Megan.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This race had a lot more pressure on it,â&#x20AC;?

Barnhart said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a competitive race here between the three schools.â&#x20AC;?

Sterling coach Tyler Gaumer also likes the rivalry nature of the meet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We talk about the mentality about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;anywhere, anytime, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Gaumer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter who weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re running against, just go. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of course always much more fun to get an opportunity to run against Rock Falls and Newman. Their kids always run great too,

when you get this opportunity for a rivalry. So we love this because of that opportunity.â&#x20AC;?

Velazquez, who finished last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rocket Run on the same course in 20:17, only shaved 2 seconds from her time in this home meet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was not satisfied at all,â&#x20AC;? Velazquez said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could have done better.

I just went out way too hard and died at that first mile.â&#x20AC;?

But she had high praise for her rivals across the river, whom she had finished higher than in their two prior mutual meets at Oregon and Sycamore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They did real good today,â&#x20AC;? Velazquez said about the 1-2 Sterling combo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They went out and stayed in that front pack. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 2A and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 1A, but they push me a lot. I tried to stay with them, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re real good.â&#x20AC;?

Rocket teammate Bailie Smith finished in fourth place with a time of 21:01, besting her time from the Rocket Run by 25 seconds. Newmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tandem of Tegan McKenna and Haley Simpson rounded out the top six, finishing in 21:14 and 21:28, leading the Comets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who had five runners place in the top 15, including Kate Bonnell (13th-place, 23:19) and Kirsten Tuniak (14thplace, 23:23).

The Golden Warriors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; racing without senior Mercedes Sanchez, who is out with an ankle injury â&#x20AC;&#x201C; had six runners in the top 12.

Carly Hanson finished in seventh place with a time of 21:47, while a line of teammates followed starting with Bryana Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ninthplace finish (22:11), and followed by Maegan McCue (22:17), Mackenzie Barnhart (22:39), and Santana Estrada (22:55).

But the stream of Golden Warriors needed another 2 minutes to catch up to the pair of besties.

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ATLANTA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tom Watson didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear to be kicking himself.

On the day after Billy Horschel posted his 12th straight round in the 60s, won his second straight tournament against a world-class field, and picked up an additional $10 million bonus as the FedEx Cup champion, Watson was kicking back in his seat at a Kansas City Royals game. The 65-year-old Ryder Cup captain wore a Royals cap and a constant grin as he watched Omar Infante work the count to 2-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning.

These questions will follow Watson and his American team to Gleneagles next week for the Ryder Cup: Does he wish he could have Horschel on his team? Should the deadline to make his selections have been pushed back?

It makes for an easy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if not lazy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; narrative. Hindsight allows for that.

Horschel not only won the final two FedEx Cup playoff events, he beat the top qualifier from each Ryder Cup team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bubba Watson at Cherry Hills and Rory McIlroy at East Lake. It was McIlroy who said at the Tour Championship, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure Tom Watson is kicking himself at the minute.â&#x20AC;?

Adding to the debate is that Horschel was runnerup in the event that preceded his back-to-back wins. Tiger Woods is the only other player to have two wins in a runner-up finish in the FedEx Cup. Then again, Horschel is not Tiger Woods.

Watson made his wildcard picks after the Deutsche Bank Championship, where Horschel was in prime position to force a playoff with Chris Kirk until he chunked a 6-iron so badly on the par-5 18th hole that it landed in the front of the hazard protecting the green. No one would have suggested Horschel as a

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Remember, for years the American captain made his selections the day after the PGA Championship, 6 weeks before the Ryder Cup matches.

Thanks to Paul Azinger, the U.S. captain now gets an extra 3 weeks to find the hot hands.

Why not extend it through the Tour Championship? If thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the case, why not wait until the final week to determine the entire team?

This is not about uniforms, programs or any propaganda. This about a team, one that should know who is on the side with ample time to prepare leading to the matches. Four straight playoff events caused enough fatigue as it was.

Besides, would anyone be talking about an early deadline if McIlroy, Jim Furyk or Jason Day had won the Tour Championship?

And whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to say Watson would have taken Horschel even if he could have waited? Watson said he was looking for the hot hand and still passed over Kirk the day after his victory at the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Watson was looking for experience.

He wanted Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson all along. He would have preferred Brandt Snedeker as the third pick, except that Snedeker missed the cut at both playoff events. Hunter Mahan, who has played on two teams, won The Barclays and became an obvious selection, and then Simpson won out over Kirk.

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Billy Horschel does the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gator Chompâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; after winning the Tour Championship and the Fed Ex Cup on Sunday in Atlanta. Horschel played college golf at Florida.

As good as Horschel looks now, how can anyone project how he would have played in Scotland?

Two years ago, Snedeker looked like a great captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pick when he won the FedEx Cup. He went 1-2 at the Ryder Cup. Snedeker wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at his best that week. He blocked a tee shot on the 18th hole that led to bogey in foursomes and cost the Americans at least a half point. On the final day, he bogeyed three straight holes against Paul Lawrie and suffered the worst defeat of any singles match.

Woods was a captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pick in 2010. He was coming off the upheaval in his personal life, split with his swing coach and failed

to qualify for the Tour Championship. He had gone seven straight tournaments without a top 10, and he failed to break 70 in 19 of his last 25 rounds.

Woods went 3-1 at Celtic Manor, his best Ryder Cup performance.

Horschel will be cheering from home. His big finish will put even more scrutiny on the captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picks than they already have. And that will lead to another round of hindsight, unless the Americans can find a way to win.

Maybe it was a good sign that the Royals rallied with two runs in the bottom of the ninth to win Monday night.

As for Infante? He struck out swinging.

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A huge cry of excitement came out of his mouth with his hands in the air as he realized that the time was now his new personal best.

Williams, whose previous best was 15:36 at the Genoa-Kingston Invitational last season, defeated his teammate and training partner for the first time this season. While Williams was more than happy with his results, Hamblen was left disappointed with his second-place finish in 15:50. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He always beats me,â&#x20AC;?

Williams said of Hamblen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Me and him are teammates and friends, but on the course, I am sick of it.â&#x20AC;?

The dejection fell right into the hands of the competitive-nature plan that Rock Falls coach Mark Truesdell hoped to instill in his top duo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing wrong with being angry,â&#x20AC;? Truesdell said of Hamblen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best thing for those guys, to beat each other up so that when they get down to sectionals and state, it will benefit them. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upset and has his feelings hurt, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be fine. Practice is going to be real interesting [today].â&#x20AC;?

Hamblen had the lead until the last half-mile,

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Newmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bryson Reyes (left) and Quincy Coomes run side-by-side toward the finish line Tuesday at the Twin City cross country meet at Centennial Park in Rock Falls. leading a pack of seven runners after the first onethird of a mile. Gradually the two began to break away from the rest of the pack, leading Sterlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jacob Gebhardt in third place by about 70 feet by the final half-mile.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when a thought clicked in Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind to go in on his teammate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt amazing,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was kind of second-guessing myself as I was puttering out at the last half-mile. I was just going to let him go.

My mind was playing mind games with me, saying I was going to lose, and he was going to pull away and win again. I told myself that I can not accept this. I was yelling at myself in my mind, telling

myself â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you frickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dare do to that to me.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

The three points earned by the Rocket duo was a far cry from the 33 points that Newman scored to win the meet for the fifth time in the past 15 seasons.

Five Comet runners finished in the top 13, led by the tandem of Bryson Reyes (16:07) and Quincy Coomes (16:08), finishing third and fourth. With about a half-mile left to go, the two Comets took over third place from Gebhardt, who was the Golden Warriorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lead runner with a fifth-place finish in 16:10.

Gebhardt was sandwiched between another Newman duo, that of Chris Ahlers (16:26) and Drew Rosengren (16:38).

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t back off today,â&#x20AC;? Newman coach Pat Warkins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They ran where we should have ran. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that worried about the two Rock Falls kids. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been back and forth with them all year.

Our first four guys did a great job of staying with the pack, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to have to be our strength all year. If I can get our fifth guy moved up, we can do real well. As long as those guys stay together where they are running right now, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be competitive in most of the races we are in.â&#x20AC;?

Sterling took the next five spots, starting with Evan Reiley (16:54) and followed by Ethan Rocha (17:02), Zach Alston (17:09), Cody Lund (17:24), and Dewey Landis (17:24). The Golden Warriors finished in second place with 43 points.

Rock Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; third-best runner, Kobe Conklin, finished in 16th (18:02).

The Rockets finished with 56 team points. Both Rock Falls and Newman will run together on Saturday at the 35-team Bureau Valley Invitational, one of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top smallschool meets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see Rockford Christian again, who won in Peoria last week,â&#x20AC;?

Warkins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get a better idea of where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at as far as northern Illinois goes. We should be competitive. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to it.â&#x20AC;?

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Fillies handle Sherrard Sterling falls in NIB-12 crossover; Rockets win at Tabor "Y 36- 3PORTS 3TAFF

Lakin Goodman had 10 kills and two blocks to lead Morrison to a 25-20, 25-13 victory at Sherrard in a Three Rivers West contest on Tuesday.

Also for the Fillies (6-4, 5-0), Peyton Kennedy had seven kills, seven digs and two blocks, Brooke Stralow had 15 assists, six kills, six digs and two blocks, and Jordan Schmidt added seven digs, five kills and two blocks.

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stars Amy Rotella $IXON KILLS Delaney Mahoney /REGON

ASSISTS DIGS Bailey Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien 2& KILLS handled the Cardinals in Tabor Gymnasium.

Also for Rock Falls (7-3, 3-1 Big Northern West), Chelsi Blair had 14 assists, and Bailey Schrader added four kills.

Yorkville def. Sterling 25-18, Mendota def. Dixon 25-22, 19-25, 25-14: Kaylee Martin had six kills, 25-17: Amy Rotella had 13 kills,

and Jay Borum had five for Sterling in a straight-set nonconference loss on the road.

Jordyn Koett had nine assists, while Jamy Trancoso added eight digs for the Golden Warriors.

while Haley Fitzsimmons and Jamie Altenburg added five each for the Duchesses in a road loss to the Trojans.

Also for Dixon (5-6, 3-2 Big Northern West), Jessa Long had 15 digs Oregon def. Winnebago 25-17, and three aces, and Kacey Koch 25-12: Delaney Mahoney had 20 added 22 assists, seven digs and assists and five digs to lead the three aces.

Hawks past the Indians at the Newman def. St. Bede 15-25, Blackhawk Center.

25-17, 25-14: Madalyn WilAlso for Oregon (10-3-2, 4-0 Big son led the Comets with 10 kills, Northern West), Emy Wright had while Aubree Schmitt and Baleigh nine kills and four digs, Bre Cullen Osborne added six each in a Three had eight digs and three aces, and Rivers East home win.

Alana Leamanczyk added five kills Newman (4-6, 2-1 TRAC East) got 18 digs from Mady Ferris, and three and three assists.

Rock Falls def. Stillman Valley blocks from Rachel Humphreys.

25-11, 25-17: Bailey Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Paige Ruthart added two aces and 17 knocked down 12 kills as the Rockets service points in the three-set win.

Erie def. Prophetstown 25-21, 25-5: The Cardinals used momen-

tum from Game 1 to put away a Three Rivers West win on the road.

Claire Milnes had five kills for the Prophets, Shelby Adams recorded six digs, and Kassi Henrekin dished six assists.

Fulton def. Rockridge 25-18, 23-25, 25-10: Chelsea Lesniewski

had 11 kills and eight digs as the Steamers picked up a road win against the Rockets.

Also for Fulton (1-3, 1-2 Three Rivers West), Betsy Leonard had 10 kills and eight blocks, and Camerin Huizenga added 18 assists, five aces and five digs.

A grand jury will decide if NASCAR driver Tony Stewart will face charges in the death of Kevin Ward Jr.

assists, four kills and four digs as the Storm beat the Red Devils in Spring Valley.

Also for Bureau Valley, Jehna Thomas had nine digs, while Heaven Bennett added eight digs and three kills.

Grand jury to make decision

Bureau Valley def. Hall 25-16, 25-13: Sydney Lebahn had 18

Faith Christian def. Cornerstone 25-12, 25-14: Kelsey Leach had

eight digs, four aces and two kills as the Falcons won in Sycamore.

Also for Faith Christian (16-0), Michal Schueler had seven digs, three kills and three aces, and Shianne Warner added five digs, three aces and one kill.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Lots of offensive talent in Big Ten Plenty of candidates stepping up for conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best on offense

BY RUSTY MILLER !0 3PORTS 7RITER

So whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best offensive player in the Big Ten? Yes, the conference has gotten off to a dismal start. And, yes, the season is young.

Ohio Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Braxton Miller, the Big Tenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top offensive player the past 2 years, is out for the season after shoulder surgery. Someone is destined to step into that vacancy.

Yet not many teams in the country would turn down backs like Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ameer Abdullah or Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Melvin Gordon, or smart quarterbacks such as Christian Hackenberg of Penn State or Michigan Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connor Cook.

And Indianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tevin Coleman, Michigan Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jeremy Langford, Marylandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stefon Diggs, Michiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Derrick Green, Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s David Cobb â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and even the freshman who replaced Miller, J.T. Barrett â&#x20AC;&#x201C; may all stake a claim.

The conference has many offensive threats.

It all comes down to how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re utilized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little bit about personality, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little bit about what the head coach wants to be on offense,â&#x20AC;? Rutgers coach Kyle Flood said in

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Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg (14) sets up a play during a game against Akron in State College, Pa. Hackenberg is one of the offensive players in the Big Ten starting to stand out in the league.

Past offensive players of the year "RAXTON -ILLER /HIO 3T 1" "RAXTON -ILLER /HIO 3T 1" -ONTEE "ALL 7ISCONSIN 2" $ENARD 2OBINSON -ICHIGAN 1" *OHN #LAY 7ISCONSIN 2" 3HONN 'REENE )OWA 2" 2ASHARD -ENDENHALL )LLINOIS 2" 4ROY 3MITH /HIO 3T 1" assessing the Big Tenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attacks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ultimately, offense comes down to getting the ball into the hands of your playmakers, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of different ways to do that.â&#x20AC;?

Abdullah, a 5-foot-9, 195-pound senior I-back, is averaging 132 yards rushing per game for the conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last unbeaten team (3-0). But heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

much more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really no weakness in his game. He can do it all,â&#x20AC;? coach Bo Pelini said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rare. He can pass-protect, he can catch the ball coming out of the backfield, he can run inside, he can run outside. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very versatile and a complete back.â&#x20AC;?

Gordon, a 6-1, 213pound junior, is off to a

relatively slow start with 178 yards and two TDs in as many games. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if he explodes soon, possibly this Saturday against Bowling Green.

Hackenberg was the conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freshman of the year in 2013, when he broke one Penn State passing record and 12 school freshman marks for passing, while completing 231 of 392 passes for 2,955 yards and 20 TDs with 10 interceptions.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picked up where he left off last season, passing for 361 yards a game to rank seventh in the nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really only studied one guy this year in particular on tape, just from the standpoint that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play him a year ago,â&#x20AC;? Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was Christian Hackenberg.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really impressive, impressive young man.â&#x20AC;?

Hackenbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-year coach, James Franklin, said Hackenberg has the attitude that seems to come as part of the package with top-flight quarterbacks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got tremendous belief in himself, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also willing to sacrifice to be special,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very, very important to him. And I think that shows up on Saturdays.â&#x20AC;?

AP

Stewart could face charges in death

BY CAROLYN THOMPSON !SSOCIATED 0RESS

The decision whether to charge three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart in the August death of a fellow driver at a sprint car race in upstate New York will be up to a grand jury.

Ontario County District Attorney Michael Tantillo said Tuesday he made the decision to present the case to a grand jury, after reviewing evidence collected by sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investigators.

Tantillo could have determined there was not enough evidence to support charges and dropped the case, but instead announced his decision more than a month after Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car struck and killed Kevin Ward Jr. at a dirttrack race on Aug. 9.

In a statement, Stewart said he respects the time and effort authorities have spent â&#x20AC;&#x153;investigating this tragic accident.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look forward to this process being completed, and I will continue to provide my full cooperation,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Stewart-Haas Racing said Stewart will race in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NASCAR event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Stewart spent 3 weeks in seclusion before returning for the final two races of the Sprint Cup season.

He did not make the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field, and finished 18th in the first Chase race Sunday at Chicagoland.

County Sheriff Philip Povero spent weeks investigating the accident at the small track in Canandaigua, several times saying investigators did not have

any evidence to support criminal intent by Stewart. Ward had spun while racing alongside Stewart, and then the 20-year-old climbed out of his car and walked down the track, waving his arms in an apparent attempt to confront the 43-year-old NASCAR veteran. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upon my review of all of the information contained in the entire investigation,â&#x20AC;? Tantillo said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have made the determination that it would be appropriate to submit the evidence to the grand jury for their determination as to what action should be taken in this matter.â&#x20AC;?

He said the law prevented him from saying when the case would be scheduled, or who would be called as witnesses.

Experts have said Stewart could be charged with seconddegree manslaughter under New York law if prosecutors believe he â&#x20AC;&#x153;recklessly caused the death of another person,â&#x20AC;? with negligent homicide another possibility.

The sheriff asked in the days after Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death for spectators to turn over photos and videos of the crash as investigators worked to reconstruct the accident.

Among the things being looked at were the dim lighting, how muddy it was, and whether Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dark firesuit played a role in his death, given the conditions.

In submitting his findings to the district attorney last week, Povero said they included a â&#x20AC;&#x153;forensic video enhancementâ&#x20AC;? from state police.

Cougars have no answer for Skyhawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; heavy hitters PUT

CONTINUED FROM B1

Game 2 was more of the same. Sauk jumped out to a 10-2 lead thanks to several Highland errors, and then turned up the heat when the Cougars cut the lead to 14-13.

Giddings smacked backto-back kills, then added another before a Brooke Williams block to stretch the margin back to 20-14.

A Kasner kill, a Mammosser ace, and a Harris spike made it 23-17, then Kasner and Giddings closed things out with kills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no pressure on us out there, no matter what. because we have so many players who can get big kills for us,â&#x20AC;? Giddings said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really nice to have such great passers and setters, because all we have to do is focus on hitting it hard â&#x20AC;Ś and

we know that we have so many girls who can do that.â&#x20AC;?

Game 3 showed more of the Skyhawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; killer instinct. The teams traded the lead early on, with Kayci Howell tying the score at 10 with an ace.

Highland then built a 17-12 lead, forcing Sauk to dig deep.

But without calling timeout for a breather, the Skyhawks got back on track.

Kasnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kill sparked a big run, as Sauk scored 10 of the next 11 points to take a 22-18 lead. Harrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spike on a free ball got everyone fired up, and she had two more kills in system to go with a block in that surge.

Browning and Giddings also slammed kills, as Bri Correa closed the spurt with six straight service points.

Browning had two more kills in the next four points, and Giddings

finished off the 3-0 victory with one last kill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We definitely like to spread the ball around the court, and we have a lot of girls on both offense and defense who can provide those big plays for us,â&#x20AC;? Kasner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach [Jay] Howell always lets us play through those right patches, always lets us figure things out ourselves, and we really came together as a team and had a lot of girls giving us good energy during that comeback.â&#x20AC;?

Kasner led the Skyhawks with 12 kills, Giddings added 11, and Harris added seven kills and a block. Browning spiked six kills, Howell (15 assists, 9 points) and Haley McAuliffe (16 assists, 6 points) ran the offense fluidly all night, and Mammosser (19 digs, 6 points, 4 assists), Jordan Wilken (15 digs, 6 points), and

Correa (13 points, 9 digs) provided strong back-row defense and solid passing.

Libby Hartman led Highland with eight kills, Hanna Metzger added six kills and two blocks, and Becca Diffenderfer set for 21 assists. Leah Hauser finished with five kills, and Bethany Shumanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nine points paced the Cougars from the service line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought we did a super job of battling, but Sauk has a lot of offensive weapons and was able to get into system a lot better than us tonight,â&#x20AC;? Highland coach Beth Groshans said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We definitely need to keep growing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we have all freshmen expect two girls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and we have to do a better job of keeping track of where certain players are on the other side of Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com the court, and be aware Sauk Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Morgan Mammosser bumps a ball of where the other teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s during the Skyhawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; three-set win over Highland on offense is coming from.â&#x20AC;?

Tuesday at home.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

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TUESDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SCOREBOARD Boys golf Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results at Emerald Hill, Sterling Par 36

STERLING 166, OTTAWA 182 Medalist: Ryan Hurley (S) 36 Sterling scores: Lucas Campbell 39, "RADY "OSTELMAN .ATE /LSON 2YAN "LACKBURN .ICK #ERUZZI .ICK /LDS 49, Henry Steinhagen 61 at Silver Ridge, Oregon Par 36

OREGON 166, ROCK FALLS 177 Medalist: 4AYLOR "RUBAKER / Oregon scores: #ARSON "UCK -ATT -YERS -ITCHELL .EHRKORN $OMINIC -ARCHETTI 4YLER "LACK Rock Falls scores: Aaron Frank 42, CarRIGAN #HOUINARD #OOPER +ILBERG

-ATT ,ONG .OLAN -OELLER !USTIN 6ICKERS at Westlake Golf Course, Winnebago

WINNEBAGO 179, DIXON 180 Medalist: #OLE 2UCKMAN $ +AMREN .AILOR 7 Other Dixon scores: *AKE "ONNELL

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+ATRINA 3ANDEFER !VERY %DWARDS +ERRY -ULLEN 3TERLING %RIN ,ONG

'WEN +ERMOTT .INA -ALKI -ARIYAH -ARTINEZ 100 backstroke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1. Catie 3CHIMMELPFENNIG .$ +ATRINA 3ANDEFER 3 #LAIRE 3TEINHAGEN 3 100 breaststroke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1. AshTON !DAMS .$ (ANNAH (UBBARD 3 400 freestyle relay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; .OTRE $AME 3TERLING -ARIYAH -ARTINEZ .INA -ALKI 'WEN +ERMOTT %RIN ,ONG Diving â&#x20AC;&#x201C; +ALLIE :UIDEMA 3 -ARY +ATE &ERLMANN .$

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GALENA 176, EASTLAND 198 Medalist: Kane Hyde (G) 38 Eastland scores: Austin Poffenberger

#URT 3TRAUSS #OLLIN %UBANKS $ILLON 3CHOENY at Valley View, Cambridge

SHERRARD 179, PROPHETSTOWN 179, ORION 195 Medalist: Grant Morse (S) 40 Prophetstown scores: Grant Ames 43, Jackson Westen 44, Jackson Ames 44, *ADEN 4AYLOR !NDREW 2EUTZEL +YLE 3IGEL

at Ottawa

OTTAWA 74, NEWMAN 20 160 medley relay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; /TTAWA 200 freestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; -IA #ARRERA / 160 IM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; -ALORY 0ITSTICK 60 freestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; -ARY -ARSHALL / 100 butterfly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; %LLE 'OETZ / 100 freestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; #ARRERA / 500 freestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; -ARSHALL / 160 freestyle relay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; /TTAWA 100 backstroke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; #ARA -URPHY / 100 breaststroke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 'OETZ / 400 freestyle relay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1. /TTAWA

Girls tennis

at Highland Springs, Milan Par 36

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results at Sterling

KEWANEE 160, ROCKRIDGE 171, ERIE 189

STERLING 5, ROCHELLE 0

Medalist: 2YAN (ANSEN + Erie scores: Levi Floming 39, RusSELL *OHNSON 4ANNER "ROCKWAY

"RANDON (OWELL #ADEN 3WIFT 4REY Anderson 62

Boys cross country Twin City Meet at Centennial Park, Rock Falls 2.95 miles Team Scores .EWMAN 3TERLING 2OCK &ALLS Top 5 individuals 3ETH 7ILLIAMS 2& "RAYDEN (AMBLEN 2& "RYSON 2EYES .

1UINCY #OOMES .

*ACOB 'EBHARDT 3 Newman runners: #HRIS $AHLERZ

$REW 2OSENGREN

%THAN .ASH "RADY /SBORNE

1UENTIN ,ARSON #LAY *UNGERMAN -ATT (ODGE

#ONNOR +NACK "RANDON "URKE #ONNOR .EAR

$REW (ENSON !NDREW "URKE

*EREMY (ENSON Sterling runners: %VAN 2EILEY

%THAN 2OCHA :ACH !LSTON

#ODY ,UND $EWEY ,ANDIS *ALEN (ART

0ETER $E,A&UENTE *ONATHAN !BLE ,UKE !DEMOSKI

*ERVIAS *OHNSON Rock Falls runners: 16. Kobe Conklin

"REU +NOX $AVID 6ILLA

*OHNNY 2OSS "RODIE (ENSON *ONATHAN #AMERON

*EROME 7ARREN *OSE (ERNANDEZ

Girls cross country Twin City Meet at Centennial Park, Rock Falls 2.95 miles Team Scores 3TERLING .EWMAN 2OCK &ALLS Top 5 individuals -EGAN "ARNHART 3 -AGGIE -C0HERSON 3 -AKALEY 6ELAZQUEZ 2& "AILIE 3MITH 2&

4EGAN -C+ENNA .

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"RIANNA *OHNSON -AEGAN -C#UE -ACKENZIE "ARNHAT

3ANTANA %STRADA

0ERRSCILA #ASTILLO -AYA -ILLER

4YLER / "RIEN !MELIA -ARTINEZ !NGEL $E0UY

3OPHIA "ROWN !BBY .ITZ

#LARISSA 7ORCHESTER Newman runners: 6. Haley Simpson

+ELSEY 3IMPSON +ATE "ONNELL +IRSTEN 4UNIAK

*ILLIENNE 2OE .ATALIE !MEZOLA -ADALIN 'ROVE Rock Falls runners: -ACHAELA 3PRIER

%LLIE -C+EE -AKENZIE 3CHUELER /LIVIA "ABCOCK

,ILLY .GAI "EATRICE %STRELLA #ORMINA ,OPEZ

Girls golf Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results at Silver Ridge, Oregon Par 36

OREGON 211, ROCK FALLS 241 Medalist: !BI 3CHEIDECKER / Oregon scores: !LI 3CHEIDECKER

(ALEY 2EPASS !BBY -ARTIN Rock Falls scores: ,IZ ,EGO .ICOLE 4UPPER !DISON 7OLF 0AYTON ,AW at Emerald Hill, Sterling Par 36

EASTLAND 216, STERLING 255 Medalist: +ARISSA &REIDAG % Eastland scores: 'RACE .ORTON

'ABBY 3HADDAN "AILEY (ECKMAN

Alicia Shaddan 71 Sterling scores: Rachel Spencer 60, Sydney Shearer 61, Cassidy Peikert 66, %MMA "OZE 3ARA ,IDETOFT

Girls swimming Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results at Byron

BYRON 104, AUBURN 68 200 medley relay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; "YRON 'RETCHEN "USHMAN +AYLEE 2ICE !BBEY "LACKBOURN

+ATIE -ORROW 200 freestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1. !LEXANDRA "ERGSTEN ! 200 IM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; /LIVIA -ULFORD ! 50 freestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; "USHMAN " 1-meter diving â&#x20AC;&#x201C; -ICHAELA 3PANBAUER " 100 butterfly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; "ERGSTEN !

100 freestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; +ENNEDY (ALSMER " 500 freestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; -EGAN (ALE " 200 freestyle relay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; "YRON "LACKBOURN +YLIE 3HAW (ALSMER !BBY 'ANONG 100 backstroke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.

(ALSMER " 100 breaststroke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; +AYLEE 2ICE " 400 freestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; "YRON "USHMAN (ALE 'ANONG

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Singles -AURA 3CANLAN 3 DEF -ARINA %VAAS 6-1, 6-4 !LLIE 0RESCOTT 3 DEF %RIN %SGAR

Doubles 1. Grace Steinke, Allie Shank (S) def.

6ERONICA !VOLIO %LORA "ERG

2. Sidney Lippens, Macee Sullivan (S) def.

Sarah Antolik, Tatum Wagner 6-2, 6-1 3. Anna Ivarson, Abri Hale (S) def. Mercedes Castro, Sarah McTaggart 6-1, 6-2 Record: 3TERLING at Sauk Valley

NEWMAN 8, KEWANEE 1

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Jake Arrieta took a nohit bid into the eighth inning before giving up Brandon Phillipsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; oneout double, the only blemish for the Chicago Cubs pitcher in a 7-0 shutout of the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night in Chicago.

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completing 28 of 39 passes with three interceptions. He has also run for 205 yards and three Milledgeville will be the scores. latest team to get a crack Cavanaugh has caught at the exciting Marcos in five of those seven a Week 4 homecoming touchdown passes, and game at Polo on Friday. has three rushing touchMissiles coach Jason downs as well. Bartnick Wroble said his team will has the other two touchhave to clean up their down receptions. play defensively in order â&#x20AC;&#x153;I throw to those guys to come away with a win. more than anyone else â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to work on in practice, so we have our weaknesses against good chemistry,â&#x20AC;? Grobe a more wide-open team said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re faster than like Polo,â&#x20AC;? Wroble said. everybody on the field, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to work and I know if I get in troua lot on our defense, ble I can toss it up there, because Polo will try to and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the only ones attack our run defense. who can run under a ball It has been shaky so far, and go get it.â&#x20AC;? and we have to make Cavanaughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s explosive sure to shore that up.â&#x20AC;? speed out of the backfield Quarterback Brody is a luxury not lost on Grobe and teammates Hofer, who is able to open Brad Cavanaugh and up the play-calling into Richie Bartnick will be more aggressive sets. the main threats to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brad is an outstanding athlete,â&#x20AC;? Hofer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He Missilesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defense. is able to make guys miss Grobe has been effecwhen theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not suptive through the air, posed to miss.â&#x20AC;? passing for 468 yards It will be the Missiles and seven touchdowns, CONTINUED FROM B1

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Quarterback Jordan Harris is the Missilesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top threat offensively. He is a talented passer, shining through the first 3 weeks.

He has thrown for four touchdowns and 463 yards through the first three games, while rushing for three more scores.

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Volunteers provide companionship and support to the terminally ill and their loved ones.

They fill a unique role in providing comfort and support to patients and families with giving of their time, friendship and compassion. Hospice of the Rock River Valley has a need for volunteers to work with patients and families.

Training will be provided and begins October 7. To make a difference in someone's life, call Nina at 815288-3673.

CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com Happy Tails needs your help saving lives- Please consider giving some of your time to Happy Tails. There are many animals who need you, and even a few hours will help greatly.

Volunteer hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, seven days a week, as well as and Wednesday Thursday 5:00-7:00 p.m. The shelter is located at 1408 McNeil Road in Rock Falls, between Dixon Avenue and Route 30.

Please call if 815-626-2994 you have quesYou can tions. make a difference and help save lives!

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PROJECT VITAL INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? What: Project VITAL Tutor Training Who: Anyone who has a desire to help others learn better skills in Reading, Math, ESL (English as a second language), and Citizenship.

Where: Sauk Valley Community College - Adult Ed. Department (1E08) When: September 8, 15, 22, and 29th Time: 4:00-7:00pm (Dinner provided) For More Info Please Call or Email Martha Anderson martha.l.anderson @svcc.edu tel:815-835-6312 THE LEE CO. VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION needs volunteers to drive veterans in our van to the Iowa City VA hospital. If you are a licensed driver who is looking for a rewarding opportunity to help our area veterans, joining our transportation network might be something that you are looking for.

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

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4BR, 3.75 baths.

Two master suites with Jacuzzi including ground level suite. Loft over looking living area.

Large deck overlooking park-like backyard. 3.5 car garage.

Walking distance to Sinnissippi Park and Rock River. $269,000. Will consider owner financing and/or rent with option to buy.

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312-373-0601 Please ask about property tax incentive.

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One grave space Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon Garden of Faith. $500/obo + transfer fee of $175.

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815-284-2000 BUILDING LOTS 250 Beautiful ½ acre wooded lot in nice country subdivision, telephone & electric already on $10,000/obo lot, 815-537-5222

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 AMBOY Just remodeled 1 & 2 BR, clean, lots of new $ 425 & $495. Available Oct 1. No pets. Dep & ref required. 630653-9192

STERLING NEW TODAY 2BR, all utilities paid. Sec. 8 welcome. Call 815622-6887

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

No pets, no parRefs. req. ties.

815-336-2305.

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ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

DIXON 1BR Basement 1008 N. Apt., Dixon, w/ attached garage, stove, refrig, all utilities incl. except cable, no pets, ref., lease, $450/mo. + $450 dep. 815-652-2042 1BR Upper, A/C, appl. & util. incl. $495/mo. Ref. & dep. req. No pets, No smoking. 815288-2710 1BR upper, stove, refrig., garbage p/u Southside. No pets Refs., lease. $350/ mo. $350/ dep.

815-652-2042.

2BR upper, Dixon Dells. stove, refrig., air, garage w/ opener, basic cable & garbage p/u furnished, No Pets, Ref, & lease. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

815-652-2042.

2BR very clean, quiet. Laundry. No smoking or pets. $500 & dep. 815652-3365 3BR, A/C, W/D hook ups, garage.

Near St. Anne's.

815-535-2093 Dixon Dells 2BR Basement Apt., stove, refrig, garage w/ opener, basic cable, garbage p/u furnished, no pets, Ref. & lease, $475/mo. + $475 dep. 815-652-2042 LG 3BR Upper apt. in downtown Dixon. 210 W. 1st. $600/mo. and dep.

815-440-4817

DIXON- 1 & 2BR, 1BA, CLEAN, QUIET, HARDWOOD FLOORS, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, HEAT, WATER, INCLUDED. CALL ERICK- 815-7395806.

MT. MORRIS 1 Br. All utilities, plus cable/Internet incl., $550/mo., Single room occupancy $400/mo.

Call Chris 815-732-7135

POLO 1BR upstairs, applcs. furnished & garage. Ref. & dep.

Required. No Pets. $375/mo. Call 815946-3191

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Whiteside County Case No. 12-CH-207 ST, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

2. The time and place of sale will be Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 10:00 A.M., Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, Illinois, conducted by the Whiteside County Sheriff.

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

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

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

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

5. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession.

8. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

9. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Matthew M. Hevrin, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, Tel (815) 490-4935.

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2014 F12090131 CHTX IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY- MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, successor by merger to Bank One, NA. Plaintiff, vs.

Terrence L. Batten aka Terrence Batten; American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc. d/b/a Springleaf Financial Services of Illinois, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

12 CH 206 Property Address: 504 West 6th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

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

815-626-7257 or 815-718-0257

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF CLYDE L. NELSON, Deceased.

No. 14 P 107 CLAIM NOTICE-UNKNOWN HEIRS Notice is hereby given of the death of CLYDE L. NELSON, of the City of Rock Falls, State of Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on August 28, 2014, to GREGORY SANDROCK and GARY SANDROCK as independent executors, of 29970 Deer Valley Drive, Deer Grove, Illinois, whose attorneys are shown below.

Claims may be filed in this proceeding on or before March 12. 2015 in the office of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, Any claims not filed within that period are barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Notice is further given to unknown heirs and to heirs whose address is not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate, that an Order was entered by the Court on August 28, 2014, admitting the Will to probate.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of Admission you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat.

1979, Ch. 110 ½ , par. 6-21)

Gary Sandrock, Independent Executor

P.I.N.: 11-21-334-009 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $78005.65 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

NEED CASH?

Efficiency, $370/ No pets. mo.

Close to down town and good location. Call 815632-9602

815-284-2222

Commonly known as: 504 West 6th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081

(815)626-1431

Apts. No pets. Call 815-716-0367.

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You also have the right under Section 81 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch. 110 ½ , par. 8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046

815-625-3600

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Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 5, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on October 2, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at .The Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, towit:

606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

1 or 2BR, $360 & up. 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

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4. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Whiteside County Sheriff?s Office and in ?As Is? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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James L. Reese WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 202 East Fifth Street, P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081-0400 Telephone: (815) 625-8200 September 10, 17, 24, 2014 MANLEY, DEAS, KOCHALSKI, LLC One East Wacker - Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, v.

DAWN M. BOWMAN, AKA DAWN BOWMAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 76 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Dawn M. Bowman, AKA Dawn Bowman; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 14 Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 5 in Block 14 West of Broadway, in the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the plat thereof recorded September 23, 1856 in Plat 1, Page 24.

504 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 11-21-436-006 Now, therefore, unless you, Dawn M. Bowman, AKA Dawn Bowman; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 14 Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, on or before October 20, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE

BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., FORMERLY KNOWN AS HARRIS N.A., AS THE ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS THE RECEIVER FOR AMCORE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

ABIDING WORD CHURCH, INC., AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, FORMERLY KNOWN AS ABIDING WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER, INCORPORATED, JOSEPH I. WELLS; FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN AMBOY; CITY OF STERLING; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 12-CH-207 ST NOTICE OF SALE (806 East Lynn Blvd., Sterling, Illinois) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Matthew M. Hevrin, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, Tel. (815) 490-4935.

B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 806 East Lynn Blvd., Sterling, Illinois.

The legal description of the real estate is: PARCEL I: All that part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., lying South of Crane Road and North of Lynn Boulevard, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Lynn Boulevard (formerly St. Mary?s Road) and the West line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15; thence Northerly, along said West line, a distance of 135.02 feet to the point of beginning of the hereinafter described tract of land; thence Easterly, at an angle of 90°43'20” as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 33.00 feet to the existing Easterly right of way line of Hoover Road (also known as 6th Avenue); thence Southeasterly, along the Northerly right of way line of Lynn Boulevard, at an angle of 119°44'33” as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 68.88 feet; thence Southeasterly, along said Northerly right of way line at an angle of 143°17'28” as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 62.24 feet; thence Easterly along said right of way line, at an angle of 186°59'12” as measured clockwise from the last described course, an arc distance of 321.57 feet; thence Northeasterly, at an angle of 105°01'02” as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 278.43 feet; thence Northwesterly at an angle of 105° 05'04” as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 430.58 feet; thence Westerly, at an angle of 143°49'11” as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 265.10 feet to a point on the West line of said Northwest Quarter; thence Southerly along said West line, perpendicular to the last described course, a distance of 397.97 feet to the point of beginning, all situated in Whiteside County, Illinois, AND FURTHER EXCEPTING the following described property: Commencing at the intersection of the North line of Lynn Boulevard and the East line of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15; thence Northerly, along said East line, a distance of 396.62 feet; thence Westerly at an angle of 90°00'00” as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 28.20 feet; thence Westerly at an angle of 216°10'49” as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 242.34 feet to a point on the West line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15; thence Southerly, along said West line, at an angle of 90°00'00” as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 16.65 feet to a point 532.99 feet North of the intersection of said West line and the centerline of Lynn Boulevard; thence Easterly at an angle of 90°00'00” as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 265.10 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.097 acre, more or less.

PARCEL II: Part of the West Half of the Northwest of Section 15, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois, described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the intersection of the North line of Lynn Boulevard and the East line of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15; thence Northerly, along said East line of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15; thence Northerly, along said East line, a distance of 396.62 feet; thence Westerly at an angle of 90°00'00” as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 527.40 feet; thence Northwesterly, at an angle of 143°56'31” as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 644.47 feet to the Point of Beginning of the following described parcel; thence continuing Northwesterly along an extension of the last described course, a distance of 28.20 feet; thence Westerly at an angle of 216°10'49” as measured counterclockwise from the last described course; a distance of 242.34 feet to a point on the West line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15; thence Southerly, along said West line, at an angle of 90°00'00” as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 16.65 feet to a point 532.99 feet North of the intersection of said West line and the centerline of Lynn Boulevard; thence Easterly at an angle of 90°00'00” as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 265.10 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.097 acre, more or less.

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806 East Lynn Blvd.

Sterling, Illinois 11-15-102-002 11-15-102-003 11-15-151-005 11-15-151-009 11-15-151-010

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, successor by merger to Bank One, NA. Plaintiff, vs.

Terrence L. Batten aka Terrence Batten; American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc. d/b/a Springleaf Financial Services of Illinois, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

12 CH 206 Property Address: 504 West 6th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 5, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on October 2, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at .The Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: THE EAST 20 FEET OF LOT 8 AND THE WEST 40 FEET OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 27 IN WALLACE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 504 West 6th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081 P.I.N.: 11-21-334-009 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $78005.65 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I624792 September 3, 10 & 17 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE - DIXON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

ROGER E. SUTTON, JR., Defendant.

12-CH-133 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 616 LOGAN AVE. DIXON, IL 61021 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on July 7, 2014, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot 58, in Belleview Addition to the City of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois according to the Plat of said Addition recorded in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, Illinois, in Book A of Plats, Page 51, said premises being situated in Lee County, Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 07-08-06-476-005 Commonly known as: 616 Logan Ave., Dixon, IL 61021

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A church consisting of approximately 18,794 square feet including offices, classrooms, and a sanctuary.

E. The time and place of sale will be Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 10:00 A.M., Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, Illinois.

F The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Whiteside County Sheriff?s Office and in ? as is? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession.

H. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

J. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., FORMERLY KNOWN AS HARRIS N.A., AS THE ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS THE RECEIVER FOR AMCORE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP By:: Matthew M. Hevrin One of Its Attorneys PREPARED BY: Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083) HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP 100 Park Avenue P.O. Box 1389 Rockford, IL 61105-1389 PHONE: 815-490-4900 FAX: 815-490-4901 mhevrin@hinshawlaw.com

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will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on October 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $51,806.05.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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

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

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF

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DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00058 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/23/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/16/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EASTERLY 60 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 130 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 38, IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-05-252-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 414 W. 3rd Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-13801.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS EUREKA SAVINGS BANK, a corporation organized and doing business under and by virtue of the Illinois Savings Bank Act, Plaintiff, vs.

BETH A. NELSON d/b/a Stone Creek Development, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

No. 14-CH-11 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on May 9, 2014, John R. Varga, Sheriff of Lee County, will on September 25, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, Illinois, 61021, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate situated in Lee County, Illinois, commonly known Lot 43 Countryside Lane, Dixon, IL 61021, Property Index No: 07-08-04-276-006.

Lot 43 in Fieldstone II, according to the Plat of said Subdivision recorded in Book “K” of Plats at page 35 in the Recorder's Office as recorded in Book 9603 at page 771 and amendment recorded February 19, 1997 in Book 9702 at page 1298; all in Lee County, Illinois.

The property is subject to general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and easements and restrictions of record and unpaid water bills.

The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Sale terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “cash.” The successful bidder must deposit ten (10%) down by cash or certified funds and the balance of the purchase price prior to the date of confirmation of sale.

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

The real estate is residential real estate.

The property will not be open for inspection.

The judgment was $88,252.89.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information.

For information, contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Todd L. Martin, Martin Law Office, 812 Washington, P.O. Box 177, Mendota, IL 61342-0177, (815) 539-3711.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS EUREKA SAVINGS BANK, a corporation organized and doing business under and by virtue of the Illinois Savings Bank Act, Plaintiff, vs.

BETH A. NELSON d/b/a Stone Creek Development, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

No. 14-CH-11 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on May 9, 2014, John R. Varga, Sheriff of Lee County, will on September 25, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, Illinois, 61021, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate situated in Lee County, Illinois, commonly known Lot 43 Countryside Lane, Dixon, IL 61021, Property Index No: 07-08-04-276-006.

The property is subject to general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and easements and restrictions of record and unpaid water bills. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Sale terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “cash.” The successful bidder must deposit ten (10%) down by cash or certified funds and the balance of the purchase price prior to the date of confirmation of sale.

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

The real estate is residential real estate. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment was $88,242.89. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information.

For information, contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Todd L. Martin, Martin Law Office, 812 Washington, P.O. Box 177, Mendota, IL 61342-0177, (815) 5393711.

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2014

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

ROGER E. SUTTON, JR., Defendant.

12-CH-133 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 616 LOGAN AVE. DIXON, IL 61021 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on July 7, 2014, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 07-08-06-476-005 Commonly known as: 616 Logan Ave., Dixon, IL 61021

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Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF

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DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00058 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/23/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/16/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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PIN 07-08-05-252-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 414 W. 3rd Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1313801.

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Roofing/Siding ★ALL SEASONS★ CONSTRUCTION ★★Better Service, Better Quality!★★ ★Custom Siding ★Windows ★All Doors- Aluminum, Steel, Wood Soffit ★Fascia Roofing★ ★Family Owned & Operated★ ★Over 30 Years Experience★ ★Licensed, Bonded, & Insured★ ★815-590-2231★

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Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

2 Apartments for rent in Woosung!!

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

MSRP ....................... $21,050 DISCOUNT ................... $1,050 MFG REBATE ............... $1,500

Your Price!

$18,500

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CLARK'S

Tree Service A&M TREE SERVICE BEAT MOST BIDS!

Free Estimates 25 yrs. Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677

MSRP ....................... $28,115 DISCOUNT ................... $1,300 MFG REBATE ............... $1,500

Your Price!

$25,315*

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BRAD'S TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674 Amboy, IL

Sewing/Repairs SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummerts Hardware Sterling or Rock Falls 815-989-8320 or 815-388-8047

Storage 6,000 SQ.FT. WAREHOUSE w/loading dock & 2 lg. overhead doors.

Dixon. Call 815-973-3281

✰CORNER✰ STORAGE

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613 Get Ready for Winter!

Units Available •10x20 $50/mo.

•10x10 $35/mo.

Storage Works Dixon, IL 815-288-3301

SELL

those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad 625-3600 284-2222

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FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON 3BR Ranch, 2 car garage. attached Applcs. Full bsmt.

Newly remodeled. $900/mo + dep. No pets 815-441-0410

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ROCK FALLS 2BR, 704 6th Ave., w/ garage, W/D included. $500 mo. + dep. 815-441-5431 4BR, big yard Why Rent?™ 1005 8th Ave. $650/ mo. 815-878-7399

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

815-441-0901.

Free Housing, utilities, cable & internet and small allowance living in Exchange for part time mature Personal Assistant in Sterling.

This is a live-in position. Refs. Req. Interested candidates please contact Rick at: rick25119@gmail.com

or 510-508-3894.

MSRP ....................... $21,085 DISCOUNT ................... $1,060 MFG REBATE ............... $1,750

Sales/Service Rock River Estate Services We understand the emotional stress faced with the loss of a loved one, the sales of a home, relocation, divorce, or down sizing.

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

25 years Exp. with any antiquescoins- jewelry- etc.

Call Dan for a free consultation 815-499-9127

HOMES FOR RENT

2BR home. Appliances furnished.

Central air. Garage. and References deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

Stump Removal • Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

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

Spacious 2BR apt.

Stove, refrig. furn.

Lease/dep. Req. $480/mo. Inc. sewer & garbage P/U. H&H Rental Properties LLC 815-625-7995

WOOSUNG

High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

STERLING

TIMBER TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Free Estimates Fully Insured 815-238-7277 Dixon, Illinois

Your Price!

$18,275*

Go BOLD

Get SOLD Bold type draws readers to your ad.

FOR RENT

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To place your AD TODAY!

CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY dailyGAZETTE

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MORRISON Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

LOANS MSRP ....................... $27,860 DISCOUNT ................... $1,391 MFG REBATE ............... $1,500

Your Price!

$24,969*

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GO BOLD CALL

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

815-772-8943

Get your ad noticed!

815-625-3600 815-284-2222

Sunny 2BR, monster garage. Why rent? $550/mo.

Call 815-878-7399

MOBILE HOMES

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

Over 2,000sq.ft.!

Nice 3BR, 2ba.

Close to Sterling High School. $850/ mo. + dep. Avail.

Oct. 1. Call 815631-6940 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

MSRP ........................ $23085 DISCOUNT ................... $1,162 MFG REBATE ............... $1,500

Your Price!

$19,923* *Tax, title, license & doc fees not included. Dealer not responsible for errors. Offer Expires 9-30-14.

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

312-832-0500 Looking for the perfect home?

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EMPLOYMENT

Contact us to place an ad call 815-626-7653 815-284-7653

Search for local job listings at saukvalley.com/jobs/ HEALTH / MEDICAL

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURto the SUANT Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

EDUCATION

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AIRLINE MECHANIC CAREERS START HERE GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. GET STARTED BY CALLING AIM 800-481-8312

Become a licensed Home Inspector Pre-Licensing Course over two weekends (six days total) Classes start Friday, October 3 More information / Register Now 847-217-5958 www.learninspections.com

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Acorn Stairlifts.

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

CNAs F/T, P/T, & PRN 2nd & 3rd shifts Stop in for an interview. May e-mail resume to: admin@ greenacreshc. com Must be compassionate & able to work independently and as part of a team. Dependability & reliability are a must.

Wages commensurate with experience.

Green Acres Healthcare & Rehab.

15 W. Wasson Rd. Amboy, IL 815-857-2550 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, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

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RN or LPN for 10-6 or 2-10 shift (FT/PT) Compensation includes competitive rate of pay, commensurate with experience; shift differential; paid time off.

New graduates welcome.

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

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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

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

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

Production Supervisor

Donaldson Company, Inc. a worldwide leader in air filtration solutions is curr rrently seeki king candidate to fill a Production Supervisor first shift position at its Dixon, IL facility.

This position is responsible for leading multiple production departments and working with support departments to achieve the plant goals.

The successful candidate will possess the following: • AS in business or related field, BS preferred • Three plus years manufacturing supervisory experience • Two plus years hands-on Lean manufacturing experience • Two years proven continuous improvement in line safety, quality and delivery • Demonstrated experience in using metrics to achieve results

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Prophetstown Jackson, Grove, Birch, Riverside Ashton

N. 1st - 4th, Tracy - Hicks

Franklin Grove State - Sycamore, Maples - Brown

Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

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

To apply please complete the online application located in the Americas region in the Careers section at w ww ww..D ww Donaldson.com EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability tyy

Sterling

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MBrady@ apgrainsystems.com

Donaldson Company, Inc provides competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

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.

AUTO MECHANIC NEEDED Sterling Chevrolet has a opening for an EXPERIENCED Auto Mechanic Must have own tools. Highest pay in the Sauk Valley.

Apply in person at: 1824 N. Locust St Sterling, IL Farm truck and/or tractor Drivers needed, part-time.

Experience req.

Call 815-499-0463.

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Automotive Experienced Detailer Wanted for successful used car business. Full time with benefits.

Please apply in person at: Credit Auto Sales, 601 IL Route 2 Dixon.

Automotive The exciting world of automotive sales is evolving and the need for Professional Sales Consultants is increasing.

At Dixon Ford Mazda Volkswagen we give you both the finest training available and a fun atmosphere that can lead to a long and rewarding career.

Paid training and an earning potential $30k-$80k/yr.

Contact Rob Hamilton at (815) 288-3366 for further details.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

AVERITT EXPRESS New Pay Increase For Regional Drivers! 40 to 46 CPM + Fuel Bonus!

Also, Post-Training Pay Increase for Students!

(Depending on Domicile) Get Home EVERY Week + Excellent Benefits. CDLA req. 888-6027440 Apply @ AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer - Females, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Drivers - CDL-A DRIVER PAY INCREASE Exp Solos - 40¢/ mile Teams Up to 51¢/ mile CDL Grads - 34¢/ mile 1¢/ mile increase each yr. NO CAP! Extra Pay for Hazmat! 888-9286011 www.Drive4Total.com Drivers Exp. CDL Drivers.

Immediate Openings for part-time, may lead to full time. Local hauling with some Saturdays. Competitive wage. EOE. Call 815-772-2514 and leave information.

Great for retired drivers.

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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Fall Help Needed Drivers with CDL are encouraged to apply at: Crop Production Services, Rt. 40, Manlius, 8a.m.-4p.m.

815-445-6951 Farm Equipment Operator Seasonal Full time position operating 4 wheel drive and tracked farm tractors. M & R Farms, 815-288-3136.

Free Housing, utilities, cable & internet and small living allowance in Exchange for part time mature Personal Assistant in Sterling.

This is a live-in position. Refs. Req. Interested candidates please contact Rick at: rick25119@gmail.com

or 510-508-3894.

Gordon Trucking, Inc. Solo & Team Positions CDL-A Driving Jobs for: OTR*Regional Dedicated*Home Weekend Opportunities*Big Sign-on Bonus & Pay! No Northeast. EOE Call 7 days/wk!

888-653-3304 GordonTrucking.com Hiring a Pool and Technician.

Spa Experience a plus but not required, will train. Salary based on experiA valid ence. drivers license a must. Apply in person at Poolside Pools and Spas, 1702 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL 61081. Questions call 815-626-6120 Lead Mechanic/ Supervisor for Witmer precision Services. Please send resumes to gwitmer@witmer precision.com or 815-440-0148

NEW TODAY Magazine distributor looking for Merchandisers to set up product at local businesses. If interested call 1563-845-9509.

Northern Grain Marketing LLC is now hiring owner operators for local seasonal grain hauling.

Preferably owner operators with hopper bottoms.

NGM does have hoppers for rent if needed. Please contact Tom Wilson for further details @ 815973-3016

NOW HIRING FOR COOKS Apply at: jointeambww.com

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Northern Grain Marketing in Harmon is seeking Temporary seasonal office help during the busy harvest season. Hours are 7am to 4pm and Job duties include Scale operations, answering the phone and light filing. Applicant must be able to multi-task and work well in a busy environment.

Applications can be picked up at: 100 South 1st St. Harmon.

No phone calls please.

Now Hiring for all positions for new location in Sterling.

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

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 Resthave Home is currently seeking Certified Nursing Aides that are outgoing, self-motivated and genuinely caring people. You must have a love for the elderly! If you fit this description and are willing to make a difference in the lives of our Residents apply today.

Resthave Home is located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison Illinois and is currently expanding to add a new 70 bed nursing wing. Candidates need to have a current certificate. We are currently looking to fill 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Resthave Home offers competitive wages as well as shift differential pay. Full-time and part-time positions available. Applications are available in the Business Office at Resthave or send Resume to 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL 61270 attention HR Business Office.

Semi Driver class A CDL for FT work.

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

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READERS:

Sauk Valley Media seeks an individual for the position of Production Assistant/Delivery Driver at our production facility in Sterling.

This position is full time, Monday through Friday.

The qualified person will possess mechanical ability and be able to work independently, with strong customer service skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly. 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. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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

Contact Gunnar at 3201 Science Ridge Rd Sterling, IL 61081

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 malicious intent.

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.

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LICENSED DAY CARE has openings. 4C's accepted. (815)284-0461,

Lic. #00062-03.

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

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

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Your next New or Used Car in

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

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Kreider Services, Inc is opening new group homes in Amboy and Dixon due to expansion and looking to hire Direct Support Professional (DSP)

DRIVERS NEEDED

We also have 2nd shift openings in our Dixon, Amboy, Rock Falls and Ashton Group Homes, full and part time 1st shift openings in our Day Services Department and second shift in our Float Department. Weekend work is required with many of our openings.

Graphic Arts Express in Oregon, IL currently has opportunities for Local, Regional and OTR Drivers.

DSP: Part time and full time employees are regularly scheduled and include weekend work. We pay $10.57.

Must be 23 years old, and have a clean driving record, 2 years of experience, Hazmat endorsement. Regional and OTR drivers must have or be able to get a TWIC card.

We offer an excellent benefit package including; Health, Dental, Optical and Life Insurance for the entire family and a 401K. Please visit our website at Gaxinc.com to apply and indicate which opportunity your are seeking in the comment section. Call 800-732-6828 Mon to Fri 7am to 4pm to apply over the phone.

Housekeeping Positions Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center 502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 61031

815-456-2374 EOE

Raynor Manufacturing and United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Local 790 Apprenticeship committee will be accepting applications for our Maintenance Electrician Multi-Craft Apprenticeship program on second shift. This is a 5 year program that involves academic and on the job instruction. Applications for this position will be accepted October 20, 2014 through October 31, 2014.

Raynor also has an opening for a Journey Worker MultiCraft Maintenance Electrician. This person will install and set up new equipment to meet production parameters and will also troubleshoot and repair production related equipment.

Qualified candidates must possess the ability to weld and fabricate metal, configure and program programmable controller based equipment, read and interpret blue prints and electrical schematics, and have thorough knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems. A strong background both mechanically and electrically is required of this position.

Applicants may apply at Raynor Garage Door’s main office building at 1101 E. River Road, Dixon, IL 61021 or send resumes to employment@raynor.com.

FLOATS: Floats earn $10.57 an hour plus a $.50 differential for being a float. Floats are not assigned to a specific group home. They can be pulled from one location to another during their shift.

SUB DSP: The primary purpose of this position is to provide coverage, on an on-call/as needed basis, in Kreider Services programs when regular staff is not on duty. Our subs start at $9.80. Substitutes are needed for our Day Services and Community Living Departments.

All positions receive shift differentials ($.50 an hour for second shift and $.90 an hour for third shift).

DSP, FLOAT and SUB DSP duties include: supporting, teaching, training and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities; assist with daily living skills; promote community access; complete the self medication program and providing transportation Requirements: All applicants must be at least 21 years old; have a high school diploma or equivalent; possess a valid Illinois driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; have the ability to be insured in accordance to our agencies policy; and must be able to pass the company physical.

If you feel you can effectively work with people, have good communication skills, and a desire to make a difference in someone’s life, please apply in person at:

500 Anchor Road Dixon, IL 61021 Attention: Jodi Murdock Kreider Services is an EEO, Drug Free workplace

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AUCTIONS

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NEW TODAY $ PUBLIC NOTICE $ Auction City is now accepting silver coins pre-1964, proof mint sets - gold coins, partial sets etc. for our up coming coin auction - our last 2 auctions have been extremely successful - old coins are selling for big money.

Call 815-2885814 or stop in at Auction City to get your coins in our next auction.

Commission runs from 5-15%, 100% of our consignors have been very happy.

Coins to cash call 815-2885814.

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ABSOLUTE AUCTION! OCTOBER 11TH & 12TH MT. VERNON, IL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRUCKS WORK / OFFICE TRAILERS BUILDING MATERIALS MORE! Kim Duncan, Auctioneerauctionzip.com ID# 33420 618-242-9028

Looking for the perfect home?

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

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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, FARM TRACTORS &EQUIPMENT, LIVESTOCK & OTHER TRAILERS, MUCH MORE! SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH 9AM MORGAN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS JACKSONVILLE, IL www.auctionzip.com AUCTION ID#11367 DICK SAMPLES, AUCTIONEER

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

Thurs & Fri 8-1 1316 Institute Everything must go! Elliptical, gas stove lots of juniors and misses clothing. All in excellent condition. Hoodies, jeans, capris.

Some boys/ mens clothing. Lots and lots of bird house knick knack and Christmas decorations. DVD and VHS player. VHS Disney movies, books. All priced to sell. Stop and see!!

Thurs., Fri. 7-5 Saturday 7-1 2608 E. Hill Dr. ½ mile E. of East Coloma School (Watch for Signs) Group Garage Sale!

Oak entertainment center, 4 oak bar stool chairs, nickel colored ceiling fan light, steel shelving, Precious Moments, kitchen items, quesdilla toaster maker, oven, Mr. Coffee, the Shark, tons of Christmas, Hallmark ornaments, lighted X-mas village-houses, tree stands, luggage, frames, home décor, books, clothing including jrs., lots of plus size womens and mens Lots of Stuff!!

Thurs. & Fri. 7:30-5 Sat. 8-12 1905 20th Ave. Antique 6 leg drop leaf table, antique sm. dresser w/ mirror, old metal toys, child's metal round table & 2 chairs, bikes, dbl. gumball machine, old Lionel train, electric oil light, beer lights & metal signs, toys, collectibles: 2 much 2 list!!

PAW PAW GARAGE SALES 624

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

Paw Paw Town wide Garage Sales Saturday September 20th 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Balloons mark the spot!

Approximately 40 garage sales

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Thur & Fr 9-6 & Sat 9-1 1632 & 1633 Rockview Rd ( Behind Brandywine) lots of baby items, clothes & shoes all sizes & seasons, owl collection, furniture, pastamaker new), X box & games, DVD's, light fixtures, girls bike, over sized lawn chair, rubber boar and oars

SELL

Thurs. & Fri. 7-5 210 Sherman Ave. Jewelry, tools, duck decoys, antiques, toys, towels & pillowcases, Tupperware & dishes, old pedal car, kids picnic table

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

625-3600 284-2222

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. & Fri. 7-2 1807 21st Ave. Racks of Brand Gymboree New clothing with tags.

Baby girl & boy from 0-3 mo. to 4T Brand new w/ tags womens Pajamas & bra's & Electrolux Vacuum.

Thursday 12-6 602 W. 8th St. Clothing, womens, small-18-plus, teen girl, some mens, good jewelry, Halloween items, knick knacks & misc.

SPORTING GOODS

716

River edge hang on Big foot deer stand.$35 815535-8974

BUILDING SUPPLIES

720

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

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

FURNITURE

755

85 Old Comics 1970's Just acquired. Near mint cond. $4 ea. & up.

Booth #39, Penny Lane 231 S. Peoria, Dixon, IL

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

I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

GUNS & ARCHERY

706

NEW TODAY MEC 9000G reloader, incl.

Powder, shot, etc.

For details call 815-441-0467.

APPLIANCES

2 yr. old beautiful female Collie mix.

Not fixed. Free to good home. Call 815-703-4120

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FOR SALE: Electric washer and dryer, Walnut, IL. They have always run great. $350 (720) 556-935 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

2 free kittens to indoor home only.

7 wks. Old. Males, litter trained, grey & white & tan and white short hair.

815-973-0102

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

Warm laps needed for free kittens to good homes.

Tame and very clean.

815-4419064

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

WANT TO BUY 795

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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!

★★Wanted: 1/18 Diecast Cars★★ Call 309-714-0787

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LAWN & GARDEN

781

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

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 20 Bundles new asphalt shingles, 3 Tab + architectural, $100 815-4562175 Beautiful Charcoal Gray Brand New glass top Patio table w/ 6 chairs. $350 OBO Call 815-994-1326 Disney costume “Bear in Big Blue House”, kids 8-10. $15. 815-535-5493 Glazed porcelain 6x6 tiles. Qty. 34 $25 (815)284-2685 Ladies Blue suede sports jacket, size Sm. Like new. $25 (815) 284-2685

NEW TODAY Professional Miller 200 TIG Welder, wire control feed, on rolling cart, extra roll of wire, extension cord, auto dark helmet, clamps & gloves $1800/obo 815-440-2130 Snap-On tool box, bottom/ top /side box- 26 drawers. $3600.

815-6264392.

Stand up tanning booth, 32 bulb. $500. Call 815499-6750.

Tree Work,Trimming, & Hauling 779-245-0527 Sauk Valley Area

➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Whirlpool trash compactor. Works good. $35. (815) 284-2685 Farm truck and/or Drivers tractor needed, part-time.

Experience req.

Call 815-499-0463.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

Goats, Mom & 2 kids, 1G, 1B, $200 for all. Call 815499-9598

NEW TODAY Horse Items:Colin Dangaard Custom 16” JS Champion Australian Western Saddle, w/ breast collar and 3 girths, $950; English Saddle $375; saddle pads $5 each; Tacky Too saddle pad $25, leather halter/bridle $30; Biothane halter/bridle $45 815-4402130

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EMPLOYMENT

Contact us to place an ad call 815-626-7653 815-284-7653

Search for local job listings at saukvalley.com/jobs/ PC Technical Specialist

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 opportunity for a PC Technical Specialist at our Nestle’ Purina facility in Clinton, Iowa.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports/troubleshoots hardware and software issues.

• Installs, upgrades, and deploys hardware and software • Windows security administration • Conducts internal system security audits and system checks to ensure compliance with standards • Inspects, maintains, and repairs computers, printers, and other IT related equipment.

• Maintains supply/parts inventories and purchase or receive based on plant needs • Maintains audit records of Plant software/hardware • Performs duties associated with back-up systems including transporting tapes to offsite storage facility • Attend meetings and training as assigned by reporting official • Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation. Must be onsite within 45 minutes of receiving a critical on-call.

• Acts as Plant Complimentary Roles Link (CRL) to SAP roles.

• Maintains the plant phone and voicemail systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Associates Degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field.

• Experience: 2+ years’ experience providing end user computer hardware and software technical support in a Windows based network environment.

• Skills: Experienced in basic networking and telecommunications All interested applicants must apply online at purinacareers.com www.nestlep no later than Monday 10/6/14 APPLY UNDER JOB NUMBER 14005874 NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.

EOE: Minority ty/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Physical, drug screen & alcohol screen may be required.

FIND

Plews & Edelmann, located in Dixon, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of automotive parts and tools sold to the vast majority of mass merchant and retail auto parts stores, as well as wholesale automotive parts and industrial distribution outlets worldwide. We are growing through new product development and have an immediate need for the following positions:

• Engineering Manager • Global Sourcing Specialist • New Product Design Engineer • Part-Time Credit & Collections Representative • Sr. Buyer • Sr. Category (product/brand) Manager Full job descriptions and requirements can be viewed at: www.plews.com/careers Plews offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous 401k match.

Apply by e-mailing resume to: careers@plews.com.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. An Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/D).

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Do you have a passion for sales?

Enjoy working with people?

Knie Appliance & TV Inc.// Ashley Furniture HomeStore has an immediate full and/or part time opening for someone with a passion for selling. Previous sales experience is preferred but not mandatory and we are willing to train. Must be neat, organized and have basic Windows based computer skills. Benefits package included. Apply in person to:

Knie Appliance & TV Inc. 3614 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL. EOE

815-284-2222

FIND ..

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

• • • •

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

Avonlea Memory Community in Dixon is seeking to employ full and part time, experienced, RN’s, LPN’s, Activity Coordinator, CNA’s, Cook’s, all shifts. Interested persons may apply to Diane Hawkins, DON at 503 Countryside Lane, Dixon, IL. on Mon.-Fri. 9am-2pm.

Also seeking Nurses for Avonlea Cottage of Sterling 2nd and 3rd shifts. Apply in person 2201 E. Lefevre Rd., Sterling, IL. Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm.

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

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Your next new automobile

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Sales Position

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.

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Wednesday, September 17, 2014 • PAGE B13

2.49% for 60 Months** Local Trades Priced To Sell

FAST!

05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS

FARM EQUIPMENT

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

1952 Ford 8N with LM59 finish mower & blade. $3,000.

Call 815-590-5007.

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

Grain Vac, super chrome/vac, 510 STD. Stored inside.

815-499$4,500 9598

855

Massey 231 45 hp diesel w/ loader, & has 6' mower on the back, 815-6257074

AUCTION

Due to moving, the following items will be offered at Public Auction located at 1500 11th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071.

Directions west of IL Rt 40 in Rock Falls on US 30 to 12yh Ave, then south 2 blocks to sale sight. Watch for Auction Signs.

See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014 11:00 AM - LUNCH STAND 4X4

$10,999* 02 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ

Household

Whirlpool W&D; Woods upright freezer; Hotpoint refrigerator; Magic Chef stove; bakers stands; electric roaster; usual kitchenware, pots, pans, casseroles, etc; misc sm appliances; cookie jars; assorted glassware; ruby red & blue glassware; 12 place setting Haviland Johann china; china cabinet; short china cabinet; sm spoon collection; lots of knick knacks; jewelry armoire; lots of assorted jewelry; recliner; living room tables incl glass top couch table; various lamps incl Gone with the wind 3pc tear drop lamp set w/pink shades; commode; wash stand; wall clock; pictures & mirror;stereosystem;nice4piecebedroomsetw/Queensizebed;dressers; quilt rack; linens; curtains; vacuum. Kitchen table & chairs; hutch; oak commode w/towel rack; numberous Longaberger baskets.

Miscellaneous

NICE!

8 boxes of comic books & other books; 2 display cabinets; 2 white wood cupboards; 2 - 8’ & 2 - 6’ folding tables; totes full of yarn, material, craft items, doilies, etc; baskets; 12x12 screened tent; chain link fence; hand & garden tools; lots more misc items.

06 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

Ken Lindaas - Owner

ONLY 82,000 MILES, 4X4

Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064

ONLY 62,000 MILES

$9,999* 06 BUICK LACROSSE CXL

WELL MAINTAINED, VERY CLEAN, 3800 V6

$9,999*

06 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660-8000-848-9519

Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

FARM EQUIPMENT

1956 360 International tractor, w/ loader good tires and metal. $3,500 OBO. Call 815535-0495

CLASSIC CARS

$8,999* 07 GMC ENVOY SLT

AUTOMOBILES

1992 Corvette, automatic 95K mi., white/white interior targa top w/ 2 tops $8900.

815-9734170 2006 Nissan MaxiLS, leather ma heated seats & wheel, steering sunroof & Bose. asking $7,000.

815-626-4525

FARMLAND AUCTION Marjorie Bauer Trust Section 22 Hopkins Twp, Whiteside County, Illinois

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 10:00 A.M. PARCEL 1: PARCEL 2: PARCEL 3: FAS

December 1, 2014 Closing, Open tenancy for 2015

Auction Conducted By:

David Damhoff Auction & Appraisal Service 18661 Holly Rd., Morrision, IL 815-535-4470

1210 Flock Avenue, Rock Falls, IL

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: WF Flock 3 Add to RF Pt S, ½ Lt, 3 Blk

This 2/3 Home with 1 Car Garage on a large lot. This is a very clean home with updates and mature trees.

18367 Holly Road, Morrison, Ill. 61270 Clerks: D.A.S. Auctioneer Office: 815-772-8850 • Cell: 815-535-4470 Computerized David Damoff Email: damhoffauction@essex1.com Auction Sales Illinois Licensed Auctioneer #440-000345

AUCTION

To settle the Estate, the following items will be offered at Public Auction located at 2063 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, IL 61021.

Directions - North of Dixon from Galena Ave, turn North on Lowell Park Road for 1 3/4 miles, then east back in the lane.

Watch for Auction signs.

Mon.-Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am-4pm *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Photos for illustration only. **With approved credit.

Vince Rutt Estate

Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660-8000-848-9519

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

1995 Chevy Blazer, 4dr. Green, new tires. Runs good. $1500.

815-5350423 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 Limited Edition w/Eddie Bauer pkg., leather, V8, AWD, sun roof, white pearl, $3500 obo 815-537-5222 2005 Yukon Denali XL, loaded, very clean, new brakes & rotors, $12,000 815-298-2046

TRUCKS 1999 Dodge quad cab 125k. mi., transmission, ator, battery. great. $4,400 772-2246

1500 4X4. new radiRuns 815-

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

VANS

911

1999 Plymouth Voyager. 6 cyl. No rust. $1,200. 815590-0131 or 815631-6199 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, flex fuel 34k mi. $16,000. 815677-2402

This 2/3 bedroom home with fireplace and 2 car garage sits on a large corner lot w/mature trees and shrubs.

Living Room: 16’x19’6”, Dining Room: 9’x15’, Kitchen: 9’6”x12’, Bedroom: 11’6”x12’6”, Bedroom: 11’x12’, Entry Way: 6’6”x12’, Office: 7’6”x19’, Bedroom/Rec Room: 12’x12’6”, Finish Bedroom: 10’x20’, Garage (Under House): 20’x21’6”, Outside Shed: 8’x10’, Cedar lined closet, stool & shower in basement, Central Air, Asp. Shingles, Gas Water Heater, 100 Amp Service, Furnace

Exec: Victor Hartman & Linda Kness Attorney: Tom Potter TERMS: Real Estate: 10% down, day of auction, balance on or before 30 days; when possession will be given, taxes to be prorated to date of closing, seller will provide Executor’s Deed and title insurance policy, buyer will enter in to a written contract to purchase immediately following the auction. All announcements made day of auction take precedence over written material and final bid subject to seller’s approval. Everything sold “As Is” “Where Is”. Down payment is non-refundable.

DAVID DAMHOFF AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISAL SERVIC CE

Auction Sales

PUBLIC AUCTION

Public Estate Auction

PUBLIC AUCTION PUBLIC AUCTION

Midwest Commercial Wholesale & Auctions W. Jonaway Estate Auction 16418 Prairieville Road Sterling IL 61081

Auction Starts: Saturday September 20th- 8:30 AM Preview Dates: September 18-19th, 10A-4P Lots Include: Heavy Equipment: Case 580B Backhoe, Mahindra 4110 Tractor w/PTO Hurricane R72 Mowing Deck, Simon 3025 Rough Terrain Scissor Lift, Unilift 542KB Pull Behind Man-Lift (New), Unknown Make scissor lift. Vehicles: 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4, 90’s Dodge Coachman Motorcycle, 80’s Honda Motorcycle, 90’s Chevy Box Van, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim Boats: 1986 Laguna 24’ Sail Boat w/Tandem Axle Trailer, 1973 Clipper 24’ Sail boat 9.9hp Johnson w/Tandem Axle Trailer, 80’s Laguna 20’ Sail Boat w/trailer, 1971 Oday Sailboat w/trailer Trailers: Towmaster I-5T Single Axle Flat Bed Heavy Haul Trailer, Dual Axle Hay Hauler Trailer Antiques: Vintage Westinghouse Brass Airport Landing Light, 2 JC Higgins bicycles Unique Items: Rhoades Car Side-by-Side Quad Cycle, Multiple Commercial Signs & Arrow Boards (new), 3 Wheeled Maintenance Tricycle Tools: Gas Power Troll, Pumps, Miller Syncrowave 250 Welder, Lincoln 130 Gas Powered Welder, Duracraft Dust Collector, Wisconsin Gas Powered Trencher, Multiple Pedestal Drill Presses, 100’s of tool and toolboxes, Portaband Handheld Saw, Electric Concrete Mixer, Household: 100’s New Baby Clothes, Office furniture

REAL ESTATE WILL BE SOLD AT NOON AUCTIONED BY REMAX SAUK VALLEY www.midwestcommercialwholesale.com Food Stand will be Onsite Midwest Commercial Wholesale & Auctions “Largest Indoor Auction Center in the Midwest” Industrial & Commercial Asset Specialists 301 W 3rd St. Sterling, IL 61081 815-535-6054 Auctioneer: C.M. Snyder, #441.002058, DRS: 1400063133

PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

925

MOTORCYCLES

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.

2001 Harley Davidson FLHTP-I Trike, 88 cu. in. maintained.

Well 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 2004 Honda VT1100 C24 Shadow Sabre. 8,500mi, $3,200 OBO .815288-1646

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 Ultra Davidson 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 815Thank 535-9106. 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

PUBLIC AUCTION

940

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

18367 Holly Road, Morrison, Ill. 61270 Office: 815-772-8850 • Cell: 815-535-4470 Clerks: D.A A.S. Email: damhoffauction@essex1.com Computerized Illinois Licensed Auctioneer #440-000345

PUBLIC AUCTION

PARTS & ACC.

910

OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, September 25, 5-7 p.m. or call auctioneer for appointment

PUBLIC AUCTION

Equipment & Tools

Woods RM59 finish mower 3pt; 3pt boom; utility trailer; Manning wood barge box; lawn cart; wheelbarrow; 2 sm 3pt sprayers w/elec pumps; Craftsman string weed mower; Remington elec pole saw; CenturyAC-DC welder; gas powered generator; rolling metal welding table;A-frame w/1 ton chain hoist; air compressor, single stage 3Ø; portable air compressor; air supply tank; pressure washer; shop vac; misc power tools; assorted hand tools; drop cords; floor jack; lg assort metal drawer organizers; work benches; misc 20’ lengths of metal; 2 sheets expanded metal; lots assorted hardware, nuts, bolts, etc; ladders; garden tools; fires extinguishers; hand cart; 220 volt heater; fan; metal tackle box w/misc fishing items; camping stoves; alum camp cooking set.

909

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 5 in Block 5 and the West or Westerly 10 Ft of Lot 4 in Blk 5, All in Knox Add., Morrison, IL

PUBLIC AUCTION

815-625-9600

Lg Hobart 3Ø meat grinder; Franklin Chef gas stove w/6 burners; sm food processor; digital scale; microwave; roasters; refrigerator; butcher paper roller; work table; phase converter; 2 deer stands.

S.U.V.S

PUBLIC AUCTION

WWW.MAJESKIMOTORSINC.COM

Deer Processing Equipment

4 Alloy rims, 18” off 2013 GMC. $125/ ea. 815-876-6867

PUBLIC AUCTION

Quality Vehicles

Household - Collectibles

Kenmore refrigerator; 3 chest freezers; Whirlpool upright freezer;Amana washer & dryer; small ice maker; Kitchen table w/4 chairs; table & chair set; usual kitchenware & sm appliances; Noritake Warrington & Haviland Bavarian set of china; cook books; nut crackers; Kirby vac; 5 various TV’s; flowered couch & loveseat; various living room furniture; lamps & end tables; folding chairs & table; stereo systems & hifi; lots of records & cabinet; twin beds w/matching chest & dresser w/mirror; metal double bed w/air mattress; night stand & chest of drawers; 5 various desks; office chairs; file cabinet; paper shredder; golf clubs; NordicTrack exercise machine; holiday decorations; Collectibles - twenty-one penny slot machine; wooden sherry set; rotary hoe tree; extra hoe wheels; RCA clock advertising antennas & rotors; wood frame glass display box; wood chicken crates; platform scale.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

209 West North Street, Morrison, IL

PUBLIC AUCTION

912

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!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014 - 1:00 PM

Auctioneer David Damoff

4X4S

2014 Toyota Camry SE. Excellent condition. Asking 21,000. 815440-3594 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

WILMA JEAN MCCULLOH ESTATE HOUSE AUCTION

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014 - 11:00AM OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, September 24, 5-7 p.m. or call auctioneer for appointment

905

PUBLIC AUCTION

$4,999*

13.8 Acres & Buildings +/63.3 Acres +/-OR77 Acres & Buildings +/71.33 Acres +/-

AUTOMOBILES

PUBLIC AUCTION

8 PASSENGER, NO RUST! 4.3 V6, VERY CLEAN! ONLY 57,000 MILES!

2009 Toyota Camry LE, power windows locks & seat, CD, 4cyl. Auto.

90K, $9,800 815973-4255

77+/- ACRES & BUILDINGS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 3:00 PM - LUNCH STAND

Was $5,999*

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 137K. Well maintained.

Asking $5800. Can be seen at Dixon Subway, 206 W. Everette, Dixon, IL

For viewing call Jim Calhoun, Auctioneer 815-244-9660 IL Lic.440000333 or Dan, Owner 815-751-6414 FOR PICTURES www.calhounauction.com

See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

05 CHEVY ASTRO VAN

Offer expires 12/31/14 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

For complete details of the property and auction information please visit: www.daviddamhoff.com

DAVID DAMHOFF AUCTIONEERING & APPRAISAL SERVICE

$7,999*

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.

TERMS: Nonrefundable 10% down day of auction. Balance due at closing, approx. 30 days. Taxes prorated at closing. Seller has the right to accept or reject bids. Property sells “AS IS.”

10 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

ONLY 78,000 MILES, CLEAN!

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

Trustee: Marlene Osterhaus Attorney: John Bean, Geneseo, Illinois

TERMS: Real Estate: 10% down, day of auction, balance on or before 30 days; when possession will be given, taxes to be prorated to date of closing, seller will provide Executor’s Deed and title insurance policy, buyer will enter in to a written contract to purchase immediately following the auction. All announcements made day of auction take precedence over written material and final bid subject to seller’s approval. Everything sold “As Is” “Where Is”. Down payment is non-refundable.

05 CHEVY MALIBU LT

NEW REAL DEAL

(3) 2 bedroom, (1) one bedroom efficiency apartments. 1 in need of repair. 3 apartments w/appliances. MOTIVATED SELLER.

405 16TH AVE, STERLING 4 unit income property

Exec: Victor Hartman & Linda Kness Attorney: Tom Potter

$10,999*

905

AUCTION CONDUCTED AT THE BUILDING SITE: 14050 Agnew Rd. Sterling, Illinois

4X4, ONLY 96,000 MILES!

NEW TIRES, ONLY 84,000 MILES!

905

AUTOMOBILES

SAT. OCT. 11 - 4:00PM

Living Room/Formal Dining Area: 19’x20’ – Built in China Hutch, Bedroom: 11’x14’, Bedroom: 9’x11’, Office/Bedroom: 9’x12’6”, Bath: 5’x9’, Laundry Area (w/stool): 5’6”x14’, Garage: 13’x21’, Boiler Heat, Gas Water Heater, Electric Stove, Refrig., Crawl Space

$9,999*

904

1950 Chevy 4 dr., $10,500/obo 815625-4364. See at Woodside 28649 Drive, Rock Falls.

WILMA JEAN MCCULLOH ESTATE HOUSE AUCTION 4X4

855

960

$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 815-499-3543

CASH 4-CARS

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

All Calls Answered!

(815)499-3543 $$$$$$$$$$$$$

$$$

815-994-0706 ABSOLUTELY

THE BEST CASH PAID FOR JUNK or

Unwanted (running or not)

VEHICLES $150-$2000

We Pay the BEST! Guaranteed!

Fastest Pickup All calls answered 7 days a week.

Licensed Dealer

815-994-0706 815-973-0628

(Don't be lied to, this number is not affiliated with any other number in paper) We Buy Used cars & trucks.

Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Wednesday, September 17, 2014 • PAGE B14

Chevrolet | Cadillac | Buick | GMC | Chrysler |

Dodge

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RAM

| Jeep | Toyota | Nissan

928-1100 N. Galena a Dixon, IL 815-288-4455

12 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LTZ

12 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED

11 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

WE BUY VEHICLES! Call Chuck 815-973-0000

www.KenNelsonAuto.com Auto com 04 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT

11 BUICK LACROSSE

10 NISSAN ALTIMA

09 PONTIAC G8 GT

08 TOYOTA SIENNA LTD

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# CYE361A

35,995

*

$

08 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT

Stock# CE009B

Stock# CYF025B

17,995*

$

16,995*

07 NISSAN XTERRA S

09 CHEVROLET HHR LT

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# TE418B

10,995

*

Stock# VPB414A

$

10 TOYOTA PRIUS II

Stock# TE305A

17,995

16,497*

$

07 TOYOTA COROLLA S

12 NISAN VERSA 1.6 S

*

$

Stock# GE085B

17,976

*

$

12 CHRYSLER 200

Stock# TF004A

17,495 *

06 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# TE346A

6,997

*

$

13 TOYOTA PRIUS III

$

Stock# NE250A

11,995

*

08 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

Stock# TE404A

17,994*

$

11 NISSAN JUKE SL

Stock# VTD437A

11,987

*

$

Stock# TE426A

12,995*

10 CHEVROLET SURBURBAN LT

$

08 LEXUS IS 250

Stock# ITB428B

22,995

*

12 NISSAN TITAN SL

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# TE251A

14,992

*

12 FORD EXPLORER XLT

Stock# VTC436A

Stock# TE390A

Stock# NE224A

18,995

*

$

20,995

*

06 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

11 NISSAN JUKE

$

Stock# TD337B

Stock# NE090A

16,952*

$

03 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER

Stock# XPE707B

10,995

*

13,995

9,995*

05 ACURA TL

08 PONTIAC G8 GT

Stock# TE267C

*

$

Stock# NE145A

14,697

$

*

07 GMC EVOY SLE

Stock# VT8444A

23,994*

$

11,995*

$

11 FORD ESCAPE XLT

06 NISSAN MURANO SL

07 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

$

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# NE257A

$

$

14,985*

$

Stock# TE320A

11,997

7,995*

09 TOYOTA RAV4

*

$

13 TOYOTA RAV4

FRESH TRADE

Stock# GE185B

Stock# TE310A

14,499 * 08 BMW 328I

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# NE214A

29,987*

11 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

$

11 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 1LT

Stock# CYE304A

$

Stock# DE086A

15,995

*

$

09 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Stock# CYE353A

13,995

22,988*

$

12 TOYOTA CAMRY

12 FORD TAURUS LTD

Stock# TE258A

9,489*

11 NISSAN JUKE

*

Stock# CYE329B

13,995

*

$

09 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER SPORT

Stock# NE219A

15,987*

$

$

11 TOYOTA COROLLA S

$

Stock# ITD436A

22,995*

13 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT LTZ

Stock# TE381A

20,997*

$

Stock# KE026A

15,995*

12 TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.7 V8

$

Stock# NE249A1

34,995

*

12 FORD EDGE LTD

$

Stock# JE052A

24,994 *

13 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT

13 CHEVROLET SPARK LS

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# XPB696B

$

9,995*

$

Stock# GE019A

19,998*

12 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTZ

$

13 GMC SIERRA

Stock# KD032B

13,995*

$

Stock# GE159A

34,895

09 TOYOTA AVALON XL

*

07 GMC SIERRA

Stock# BE007A

Stock# CYE110A

06 NISSAN ARMADA LE

06 PONTIAC G6 GT

Stock# GF001B

14,995

16,995*

Stock# CYE225B

*

$

12 GMC SIERRA SLE

20,995*

$

Stock# CYE356A

35,995*

13 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS

19,995*

$

Stock# TE419A

$

Stock#TE410A

18,987*

14 FORD EXPLORER LTD

$

$

$

8,923*

$

17,995

*

13 BUICK ENCORE

$

Stock# BE077A

24,995

12,995

*

09 GMC YUKON SLT

*

$

13 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT

$

Stock# TE344A

34,490*

11 CADILLAC DTS

Stock# CYE350A

Stock# BF007A

19,995*

09 DODGE CHARGER R/T

Stock# GE172A

13 NISSAN MAXIMA

Stock# GF024A

$

Stock# DE090A

18,592* 07 DODGE CHARGER

Stock# CYE342A

12,999

$

Stock# XPD699

18,788*

30,995*

$ave!

11 DODGE CHARGER V6

12 RAM 1500 SLT

69 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

*

$

Stock# GE089A

11,219*

12 HYUNDAI ACCENT

$

Stock# TE389B

11,661*

$

13 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

$

Stock# TE395A

48,995*

$

Stock# VT9445B

12,995

$

07 GMC YUKON XL

Stock# GE206A

19,995

*

$

Stock# CYE231A

27,190*

$

11 TOYOTA RAV4

FRESH TRADE

Stock# VPD459

19,995

$

Stock# XPB738A

27,995

Warren Gridley General Mgr.

Mike Freeman General Mgr.

*

$

Rick Pontnak Sales Mgr.

Rich Vogeler Sales Mgr.

Stock# TE422A

13,995

*

Brad Claussen Sales Mgr.

Craig Buchanan Sales Mgr.

$

Stock# CF001A

18,995

Sherry Law Business Mgr.

Bob Pilling Sales Mgr.

*

Denny Bellows Sales

Brett Simpson Business Mgr.

$

Stock# DE083A

29,995

Ron Stephenitch Sales

Carl Buehler Sales

Stock# TE459A1

$ave!

*

Joe Patzer Sales

Mike Baker Sales

Chad Conderman Sales

Jeff Dewey Sales

Jamie Curia Sales

Stock# VPA465A

Call For Price

Thais Fazekas Sales

Rusty Baker Sales

Alex Riley Sales

Garrett Williams Sales

Stock# CON550

19,995 *

Stock# GF034A

12,995*

07 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LS

Stock# CYE260B

*

$

03 DODGE DURANGO SLT

9,495 *

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

23,995 *

10 CHEVROLET MALIBU

13 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID LE

*

Stock# GE194A

07 BMW 550i

12 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT

$

09 NISSAN VERSA 1.8S

$

$

07 SATURN OUTLOOK XR

Stock# BE078A

$

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# VP3467

Call For Price

Clayton Bonnell Sales

Adam Chapman Sales

Stock# XT8849A

Call For Price

Jason Rote Sales

Sally Deming Sales

Michael Crawford Sales

Nick Melsness Sales

*Plus tax, title, license and doc fee. Dealer not liable for pricing errors.