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Park Board member steps down

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DIXON – The Park Board’s ranks shrunk by one on Wednesday.

Ben Nagy, who was elected to the

board in April 2015, tendered his immediate resignation with a letter, which board President Shane Miller read during the meeting.

“My other commitments have become too great for me to be able to effectively fulfill the requirements of my position on

the board,” Nagy wrote. “I feel this is the fair choice not only for my fellow commissioners but also the citizens we serve.”

Nagy had steady attendance at meetings last year from the time he was sworn in on May 27, but his presence declined throughout this year, being

absent from about half of the meetings.

The board met in executive session after Miller read the letter to discuss the appointment of a replacement board member. The board took no action following the executive session.

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Society pays either way Officials: Fighting addiction is costly, but not fighting it can cost even more

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Ben Lyman, 13, of Sterling, watches as his CrickoBot, Mr. Smith Crickensen, shakes and shutters Wednesday afternoon at Camp Invention at Woodlawn Arts Academy. Lyman said not only is the camp fun, but it keeps him sharp.

“This way, you’re not brain dead by the time the next school year starts.”

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Invention Sure, CrickoBots and flying monkeys are fun, but this camp fires up kids’ imaginations, too

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Online extra Click on this story at saukvalley.com to take in some sights and sounds from Camp Invention.

Camp Invention volunteer Megan Schave works with Peyton Squire as he draws out his dream job Wednesday afternoon. The camp helps kids to be creative and keep learning during the summer.

STERLING – Welcome to Camp Invention, where Gracie Witmer is celebrating her eighth birthday, and 13-year-old Ben Lyman is giddily spending a few days of his

summer vacation.

It’s a veritable smorgasbord of math and science. Don’t turn up your nose just yet, youngsters.

“This does not feel like schoolwork learning at all,” Ben said.

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DIXON – Progress is being made on the opioid addiction battlefront, and some of the local soldiers in the trenches met with U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Wednesday in an effort to keep the momentum going.

Kinzinger, who worked on sweeping federal drug legislation recently signed into law, led a roundtable discussion on the opioid crisis with local law enforcement and public health officials. state Sen. Tim Bivins and state Rep. Tom Demmer, both Dixon Republicans, also had a seat at the table.

The House passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, or CARA, July 8, the Senate followed suit July 13, and it was signed into law July 22. An appointed bipartisan committee made up of legislators from the House and Senate worked on the bill.

The legislation, however, has not yet been funded. Senate Democrats unsuccessfully tried to attach an amendment to the bill that would have included $600 million in emergency funding.

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DIXON The Genesis drum line marches in lock step during rehearsal for the 2015 Petunia City Brass drum and bugle corps competition at Dixon High School. The Austin, Texasbased drum and bugle corps will return to Dixon on Wednesday.

Entertainment and inspiration Petunia City Brass show delivers more than just music

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STERLING – After helping host a corps, then attending the Petunia City Brass drum and bugle corps show last year with his grandson, Braeden, Gary Dettmann told the youngster if he worked

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hard at it, he could be in a premier corps someday.

Heck, Dettmann was ready to tag along with Genesis, a corps from Austin, Texas, himself.

“I told them – I was so interested in the way they travel and what they do – that if my wife didn’t object, I would have gone with them,” he said.

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POLICE Sterling Police Michelle E. Ogan, 42, of Polo; 1:20 p.m. Tuesday at East Lynn Boulevard and Freeport Road; no insurance; given state citation.

Jessica A. Winfield, 19, of Sterling; 2:44 p.m. Tuesday in the 2200 block of East Fourth Street; operating a vehicle while using electronic communication device; given state citation.

Rock Falls Police Stephanie M. Worley, 25, of Rock Falls; 2:07 a.m.

Wednesday in the 1500 block of U.S. Route 30 West; Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Curtis L. Poff Jr., 46, of Sterling; 6:40 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West First Street; Whiteside County warrant; posted bond and released.

Dixon Police Lloyd R. Hernandez, 27, of Sterling; 10:40 a.m.

Tuesday in the 200 block of West Second Street; driving while license suspended, Lee County warrant for failure to appear; posted bond and released.

David Fernandez, 40, of Dixon; 8:39 p.m. Tuesday in the 900 block of Jackson Avenue; domestic battery – subsequent offense; taken to Lee County Jail.

Oregon Police Tyler M. Hodges, 19, of DeKalb; 9:10 a.m. July 11 in

the 300 block of South Fifth Street; illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Roselani M. Aluli-James, 34, of Oregon; 6:36 p.m.

July 11 in the 100 block of South Fourth Street; operating a vehicle with expired registration, operating uninsured motor vehicle; given citations.

Richard H. Wetzel, 28, of Oregon; 12:38 a.m. July 14 on West Washington Street; arrested on charges of disorderly conduct, criminal trespass to a residence, and aggravated assault.

Peter A. Portner Jr., 36, of Oregon; 10:35 p.m. July 14 on South Eighth Street; domestic battery; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Mark R. Ellena, 61, of Leaf River; 11:02 p.m. July 15 in the 400 block of North Fourth Street; operating an uninsured motor vehicle; given citation.

Sean M. Mascal, 31, of Ashton; 7:17 p.m. July 16 in the 600 block of North Fourth Street; speeding 44 mph in a 30-mph zone; given citation.

Sara M. Romine, 29, of Byron; 9:50 p.m. July 16 in the 600 block of North Fourth Street; operating an uninsured motor vehicle; given citation.

Kayleb J. Gutierrez, 23, of Rockford; 6:46 p.m. July 17 in the 100 block of South Fourth Street; operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle; given citations.

Mark A. Patrick, 51, of Oregon; 4:20 a.m. July 18 in the 200 block of Parkview Avenue; disorderly conduct; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Jerry W. Carter, 55, of Oregon; 1:55 a.m. July 19 in the 900 block of South Second Street; driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Boy, 16, of Rochelle; 9:55 p.m. Friday at Fourth and Washington streets; failure to wear seat belt as a passenger; given citation.

Boy, 16, of Rochelle; 9:55 p.m. Friday at Fourth and Washington streets; failure to

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Boy, 16, of Rochelle; 9:55 p.m. Friday at Fourth and Washington streets; failure to wear seat belt as a passenger; given citation.

Darcey A. Bevans, 34, of Paw Paw; 10:47 p.m.

Saturday in the 100 block of South Daysville Road; driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, operating uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver; given citations and taken to Ogle County Jail.

Lee County Sheriff Girl, 17, of Chicago; 6:46 p.m. Tuesday; runaway; released to her parent.

Boy, 16, of Pekin; 6:33 p.m. Tuesday; runaway; released to his parent.

Daniel R. Tardy, 31, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 5:57 p.m. Tuesday; Tazewell County warrant for failure to appear – traffic offense; posted bond and released with notice to appear in court.

Triston D. Rockwood, 20, of Dixon; 1:59 p.m. Tuesday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff Tyler Full, 25, of Dixon; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; posted $175 purge bond and given notice to appear in court.

Cleveland Moore, 40, of Rockford; 6:35 p.m. Tuesday in the 12000 block of North Pecatonica Road; driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Francisco Felipe, 35, of Dixon; Tuesday on state Route 38 near Rochelle; driving without a valid driver’s license; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Austin Morrisett, 21, of Rochelle; Tuesday on state Route 251 near Davis Junction; driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Michael A. Rush, 61, of

CHICAGO POLICE Rochelle; 11:52 a.m. Monday on Powers Road in Hillcrest; driving while license revoked, no insurance; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Bureau County Sheriff Jeffery Hewitt, 38, of Buda; 7:38 a.m. Monday on Interstate 80; arrested on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance.

Boy, 17, of Walnut; 7:38 a.m. Monday on Interstate 80; arrested on charges of possession of marijuana less than 2.5 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

John P. Fundell, 25, of Princeton; 7:38 a.m. Monday on Interstate 80; arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance – heroin, and possession of a hypodermic syringe.

State Police Norma Quiroz, 26, of Oak Lawn; 1:04 p.m. Monday on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County; possession of marijuana, speeding; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Maximiliano Romero, 22, of Chicago; 1:04 p.m.

Monday on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County; possession of marijuana; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Emil Mariano, 32, of Chicago; 1:04 p.m. Monday on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County; possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; taken to White­side County Jail.

Celica Beltran, 29, of Chicago; 1:04 p.m. Monday on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County; possession of marijuana; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Adashia M. Dainty, 24, of Loves Park; 1:59 p.m. Tuesday on Interstate 39 in Lee County; driving while license suspended, speeding, no insurance; given individual bond and released.

Union to officers: Don’t volunteer to work overtime CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s police union is asking officers to not volunteer to work overtime during the Labor Day weekend to protest the “continued disrespect� toward officers and the killings of law enforcement personnel nationwide.

The Chicago Police Department typically deploys thousands of officers on overtime to counteract the spike in shootings that usually occurs during long holiday weekends. But in a recent flier sent to officers, the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police

Lodge 7 advises against officers volunteering. “There is a new level of concern that families now have when their loved ones leave for work in law enforcement that they didn’t have a month ago,� Chicago FOP President Dean Angelo said.

The request may be largely symbolic. Labor Day is the last of three warm-weather holidays when thousands of extra officers usually flood the streets, and the department says it will order officers to work overtime if insufficient volunteers step forward.

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These kids will learn when pigs fly – really, they will INVENTION

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The campers built solar-powered crickets and battery-operated spiders. They’ve catapulted monkeys into the treehouses they’ve built. They’ve slammed whiffle balls into the structures they built with “upcyclables” – the camp’s term for the recyclables the first- through sixthgraders brought from home.

So, wait. Why is a seventhgrader at camp? He’s a counselor-in-training.

“It’s really cool to see the spark in kids’ eyes as they find out how everything works, and the first time they actually see the inside of a VCR and other stuff,” Ben said. “It’s been really cool to have kids come in and help them experience what I experienced, and the wonder of Camp Invention.”

Camp Invention is a national STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)centric camp that is held locally at Woodlawn Arts Academy and directed by Milledgeville preschool teacher Amy Hook.

The 2016 curriculum includes four projects: CrickoBot and Epic Park, both taught by Fulton fourth-grade teacher Amy Strehlow; and I Can Invent: Maker Studio, and The Lab: Where Pigs Fly, both taught by Strehlow’s longtime colleague, Sheila Alexander, a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher at Fulton Elementary School.

This is a camp that puts the “fun” in fundamentals.

“It’s learning undercover,” Alexander said. “If they can learn by doing, it will stick. And we’re really excited to bring these concepts and experiments back to our classrooms and let our kids do some exploring,” Alexander said.

“It’s given us more resources and information, as well.”

Camp is divided into two age groups: first- through thirdgraders and fourth- through sixth-graders. A trio of girls in the younger group drew a Makers Challenge slip during their I Can Invent session.

It read: The ultimate beach toy, tool or device.

Naturally, the first thing Gracie thought of was a robot to clean up trash on the beach.

“Since no one likes to pick up the trash, the robot can pick up trash for everyone,” Gracie said. “It could be a camera robot that can hear stuff. You wouldn’t have to control it. It just sees it and does it itself.

Robots can do many things.”

“For her to draw that slip, then have the thought process to make a robot that would clean the beach, that’s amazing,” Hook said.

More amazing yet, the girls – Gracie, Emma Pham, 6, and Jordan Ducoing, all of Sterling – gleefully split up the workload to design a colorful 2-D rendering of the prototype.

“You know what Mrs. A really liked?” Alexander asked them.

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From left: Jordan Decoing, 7, Emma Pham, 6, and Gracie Witmer, 8, all of Sterling, go over their plans while creating a prototype of a beach-cleaning robot Wednesday at Camp Invention at Woodlawn Arts Academy. “My favorite part was working together,” Emma said.

“The way you divided out who was making each part. And I like how you guys worked together to figure somebody would make the legs. Somebody would make the camera. I really like how you guys worked together today.”

Turns out, Gracie’s favorite part of her birthday was taking things apart – computers, namely.

“I like to make stuff and take stuff apart,” she said. “Taking stuff apart has been my favorite. We get to use stuff that I use on the farm that I really like to use – tools and other stuff.”

She got to use some tools, though, that she hadn’t yet

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learned to use. She couldn’t wait to tell her dad, Tom, what she’d learned when she got home.

“I get so excited,” she said. “I really like it here.”

Once the kids got the monkeys into the treehouse during their time in Epic Park, they had to figure out how to get a food source in there.

In the When Pigs Fly lab, the kids used myriad methods and angles to topple structures, then rebuild them.

“They learn in reverse mode what it takes to build stronger structures,” Alexander said.

They also learned basic computer coding and ciphered

messages for each other to decipher. They worked with LEDs. Today, they’ll play with slime to learn about different states of matter.

“Pretty much every aspect of science, Amy and I have found a way to integrate it,” Alexander said.

The common thread in all four areas is a pyramid of brainstorming, as Strehlow called it. Whatever the kids learned Monday, they’ve continued to build on. After designing CrickoBots, they considered and designed their habitats, then created Spiderbots to see if they would eat the CrickoBots.

Not all of the lessons were linear, but they all followed the Common Core-type, next-level thinking that even the teachers have learned from this week.

“As a teacher, nothing ever really goes according to plan,” Strehlow said. “You constantly have to be changing what they’re learning and go with it.”

That’s when you hook kids like Ben. “This is so much more handson than normal schoolwork,” he said. “A lot of time I sit in a desk, and I have to listen to stuff I learned last year – again.

To me, that’s boring. If they changed it to make it more like Camp Invention – to be able to take things apart, put them back together, make new inventions and find new ways to use objects all around you?

That would be much more fun.”

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OBITUARIES James E. Fitzgerald DIXON – James E. Fitzgerald, 83, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born Nov. 7, 1932, in Humboldt, Iowa, the son of Bernerd and Agnes (Johnson) Fitzgerald. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He married Doris Seidel in 1952. She died in 1988. He later married Treva (Davis) Hargitt on Sept. 1, 1990.

Jim was employed for 28 years at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling as a supervisor, retiring in 1985. He also was a real estate agent, having worked for many years for ERA Realty. Jim was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, and was a Chicago Cubs fan.

Survivors include his wife, Treva; four children, Michael (Laura) Fitzgerald and Douglas (Mary Pat) Fitzgerald, both of Sterling, Susan (Robert) Hollis of Arvetta, Colorado, and Robert (Nancy) Fitzgerald of Fort Collins, Colorado; his stepchildren, Ronald Hargitt of Normal, Carol (Bobby) Peck of Franklin

Grove, Kathryn (Tony) Kuebel of Fulton, Laura (Kevin) Sward of Dixon, John (Christie) Hargitt of Pace, Florida, and Christine (Jim) Wolber and Cynthia (Jeremy) Castle, both of Dixon; 40 grandchildren; 42 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris; two sisters, Bernadine McElroy and Marian King; great-granddaughters, Madison Fitzgerald and Erin Grace McBride; and granddaughter, Amanda Harrison.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, with a Scripture service at 3:45 p.m. Friday, at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m.

Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Rev. James Keenan, celebrant officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Newman Central Catholic High School Tuition Assistance program would be appreciated.

Mary F. Reigel

daughters, Irma (Cruz) Martinez of San Benito, Texas, and Silvia Molina of Chicago; his sons, Sergio (Joan) Molina of Salt Lake City and Raul (Jackie) Molina of Sterling; his brother, Reynaldo (Angie) Molina of Belfast, Tennessee; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his two sisters.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, with the rosary recited at 3:45 p.m. today, at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m.

Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Rev. James Keenan officiating.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mary Grade School in Sterling.

Ronald J. Anderson son of Sterling and Christine (Walt) Hamilton of Dixon; son-in-law, Dean Schultz of Sterling; his sister, Gail Maschak; three grandchildren, Amber (James) Walker, Ashley (Nick) Hamilton, and Ronald (Jen) Schultz; and seven greatgrandchildren, Hunter, Sawyer, Baisey, and Tucker Walker, Sullivan Nielsen, and Jordan and Riley Schultz.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alberta Leah Anderson; his sister, Helen Beckman; and his brother, Harold “Duke” Anderson.

Services will be private.

Cremation rites have been accorded. McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

STERLING – Ronald Justus Anderson, 87, of Sterling, died Monday, July 25, 2016, at his home after an illness.

He was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Chicago, the son of Helen Wilde and Axel Lundburge.

Harold Anderson was his adopted father. He married Alberta Leah May on Sept. 29, 1951, in Los Angeles. She died July 25, 2006. In 1992, he and his wife moved to Sterling from Addison. Ronald served in the Navy during World War II. He worked for Butler Aviation at O’Hare Airport until he retired. After moving to Sterling, he worked part time for Cobane Air Freight in Rock Falls.

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Trinidad C. Molina STERLING – Trinidad C. Molina, 82, of Sterling, died Monday, July 25, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

He was born Nov. 21, 1933, in Agualeguas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the son of Candelario T. and Cayetana (Villareal) Molina.

He married Josefina Padilla on July 11, 1959, in McAllen, Texas. Mr. Molina was employed for 31 years at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling, retiring as electrician helper. He also was a partner with his son, Raul, in the Whiskey Barrel Saloon in Rock Falls.

Mr. Molina was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, a life member of the Latin American Social Center, and a member of Sterling Moose Family Center.

Survivors include his wife, Josefina; his

Island, Florida; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by one grandchild.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, and Mass of the Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Bruce Ludeke, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sterling.

Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

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STERLING – Mary F. Reigel, 90, of Sterling, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

She was a secretary at Wallace and Franklin grade schools in Sterling.

Mary was born Nov. 21, 1925, in Springfield, the daughter of George and Pauline (Grube) Carlat.

She married Edwin A. Reigel on Jan. 17, 1947, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 2007.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling.

Survivors include two daughters, Dana (Randy) Nelson of Morrison and Marcia (Raymond) Bauer of Dallas; one son, Craig (Ruthann) Reigel of Grand

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▼ Today’s visitations: Trinidad C. Molina of Sterling, 4-7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 3:45 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Nathan F. “Nate” Johnson of Dixon, 4-7 p.m. at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

William G. “Bill” Damhoff of Morrison, 4-8 p.m. at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Ronald “Ron” Dauphin of Savanna, 4-8 p.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.

James E. Werland II, formerly of Sterling, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

▼ Today’s funerals: Lois A. Rabbitt, 10 a.m. at Milledgeville Brethren Church. ▼ Friday visitations: Mary F. Reigel of Sterling, 9-10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling.

James E. Fitzgerald, 4-7 p.m., with a Scripture service at 3:45 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Dorothy J. Jeanblanc of Amboy, 6-8 p.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy. ▼ Friday funerals: William G. “Bill” Damhoff of Morrison, 10 a.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison.

Ronald “Ron” Dauphin of Savanna, 10 a.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.

Trinidad C. Molina of Sterling, 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

James E. Werland II, formerly of Sterling, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Nathan F. “Nate” Johnson of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Evangelical Congregational Church in Dixon.

Mary F. Reigel of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling. ▼ Saturday visitations: Dorothy J. Jeanblanc of Polo, 9-11 a.m. at United First Church in Amboy.

Betty R. Brown, formerly of Rock Falls, 1-2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

▼ Saturday funerals: James E. Fitzgerald, 10 a.m.

Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Dorothy J. Jeanblanc of Polo, 11 a.m. at United First Church in Amboy.

Betty R. Brown, formerly of Rock Falls, 2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Monday visitations: Donald L. Nehrkorn, 9-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Monday funerals: Donald L. Nehrkorn, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Aug. 11 funerals: Alan G. Frazier of Dixon, 10 a.m. service at Heritage Square in Dixon.

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Panel says no to variance for expanded dental clinic Health official: Unless Council gives its OK, project off the table

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

ROCK FALLS – The Rock Falls Planning and Zoning Commission advised against granting the White­side County Health Department an easement variance needed to carry out plans for an addition to its dental clinic.

The panel voted 6 to 1 Wednesday to reject a motion by commissioner Tony Poci to approve the easement that would have allowed a southerly expansion, even though it would have encroached on the city’s required 25-foot setback.

The commission’s decision is just a recommendation, and the request will be taken up by the Rock Falls City Council at its Aug. 2 meeting.

The council would need to approve the variance by a two-thirds majority vote.

County officials were not optimistic there would be a different outcome.

Health Department

Administrator Beth Fiorini said that without the variance, the expansion won’t happen.

“Unless the council approves the request, the addition is completely off the table – it’s unrealistic now,” Fiorini said.

Fiorini said she wasn’t expecting the rulHealth Department ing handed Administrator d o w n by Beth Fiorini the panel, even after it had requested more time to gather information.

Wednesday’s meeting was a continuance of a meeting that had started July 14.

“I’M BOTH surprised and saddened by their decision,” Fiorini said.

“This project is for their citizens – 40 percent of the people we serve are from Rock Falls.”

The panel had contended that the expansion could have been done in a different direction.

“There is ample room to expand west toward

What’s next The Rock Falls City Council will address the Whiteside County Health Department’s easement variance request when it next meets at 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 2, at City Hall, 603 W. 10th St. The agendas will be posted at rockfalls61071.net and at City Hall. Call 815-6221100 for more information.

The council meeting also airs live on Channel 5. the parking lot,” Building Inspector Mark Searing said.

Health department officials said that option would be cost-prohibitive because it would require a complete overhaul of the layout, including moving the restrooms, to fix the space and privacy issues the project was to address.

The variance ordinance includes three requirements that must be met in order for an easement to be granted, and the city said only one was met.

“After researching many variance cases, I can say that cost alone is not con-

sidered an exceptional circumstance causing hardship, especially if the owner is creating the condition,” City Attorney Jim Reese said.

Whiteside County State’s Attorney Trish Joyce, who represents county entities, spoke on behalf of the health department. She argued that exceptional or extraordinary circumstances were in play that supported the variance request.

“One size doesn’t always fit all, and that’s why variances are allowed,” Joyce said.

Joyce outlined several factors she said supported granting the variance.

“We provide a service that is extremely necessary to residents, we create good-paying jobs, and great economic impact is created from the people who work at the health department and use its services,” Joyce said.

Joyce said the importance of fiscal responsibility is magnified by the fact that county tax dollars contribute to the nonprofit’s revenue stream. The health department also said there were no complaints

about extending the building.

The commissioners, except for Poci, said they were not unsympathetic to the health department’s situation, but maintained they should uphold the ordinance or risk opening

Pandora’s box.

“In the past, the city has even enforced this on its own properties,” Reese said. “There shouldn’t be preferential treatment – the county should be treated the same as our residents.”

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REAGAN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT

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POLO – Ogle County authorities are searching for suspects in a pair of robberies at knifepoint.

In the first incident, a masked man entered the Casey’s General Store at 120 N. Division Ave. in Polo around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, wielding a knife and demanding money, according to a news release from Chief Dennis Christen. The attendant said the man, who also was wearing a hoodie, took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled south on Franklin Avenue in a full-sized, black pickup, possibly a Chevrolet.

In the second incident, a masked man wielding a knife entered the Marathon Gas Station at 111 E. Roosevelt Road in Stillman Valley about

8 a.m. Wednesday, threatened an employee, and demanded cash, according to a news release from Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle. He took an undisclosed amount of cash and was last seen leaving the area in a tan or light brown, four-door vehicle, possibly a Chevrolet Impala. The employee was not injured during the robbery.

According to VanVickle, the two robberies do not appear to be related.

Anyone with information on the Polo robbery is asked to call Polo police at 815-946-3412 or the anonymous reward hotline Lee-Ogle Crime Stoppers at 888-228-4488. Anyone with information on the Stillman Valley robbery is asked to call the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office at 815-732-1101, or the LeeOgle Crime Stoppers hotline.

Judge OK’s would-be Reagan assassin’s release from psychiatric hospital WASHINGTON (AP) – For the past decade, the man who shot President Ronald Reagan has quietly spent a growing number of his days living with his 90-year-old mother in a gated community in Williamsburg, Virginia. On Wednesday, a judge finalized John Hinckley Jr.’s transition to freedom, ordering that Hinckley can permanently leave the psychiatric hospital where he was confined after the assassination attempt.

The order, which cannot be appealed, has been in the works for years, despite opposition by prosecutors, who sought numerous restrictions on Hinckley’s freedom, most of which were agreed to

by Judge Paul Friedman.

Hinckley could leave St. Elizabeths Hospital as early as Aug. 5.

Hinckley, now 61, was found not guilty by rea-

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John Hinckley Jr. arrives at U.S. District Court in Washington on Nov. 18, 2003. A judge says Hinckley, who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, will be allowed to leave a Washington mental hospital and live full-time in Virginia. son of insanity in the and three others.

Doctors have said for March 30, 1981, shooting fueled by his obses- many years that Hincksion with the movie “Taxi ley’s mental illness was Driver” and its teenage in remission, and Friedstar, Jodie Foster. He used man concurred in his rula pawn-shop revolver to ing. Hinckley was a “profire six shots at Reagan, foundly troubled 25-yearthe president’s aides and old young man” when he his protective detail out- shot Reagan, the judge side a Washington hotel, wrote, but has not exhibwounding the president ited symptoms of major

depression or a psychotic disorder for more than 27 years.

“Mr. Hinckley, by all accounts, has shown no signs of psychotic symptoms, delusional thinking, or any violent tendencies,” Friedman wrote.

“The court finds that Mr. Hinckley has received the maximum benefits possible in the inpatient setting [and] that inpatient treatment is no longer clinically warranted or beneficial.”

Reaction to his release was mixed.

The late president’s son, Michael Reagan, tweeted that others should forgive Hinckley the way his father did. But Reagan’s daughter, Patti Davis, wrote on Facebook that “forgiving someone in your heart doesn’t [mean] that you let them loose in Virginia to pursue whatever dark agendas they may still hold dear.”

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Making a bigger splash The board also reviewed initial plans for the possible expansion of the Vaile Park Splash Pad. The expansion would include adding a pad 50 feet in diameter nearby the current concrete pad, which is 30 feet in diameter.

A patio area with loungers and shade sails would connect the two pads.

New water features would be added to the existing pad to tailor it as more of a toddler area, such as an interactive water play table and a curved down-spout.

One of the installations on the new pad would be a large coconut tree where water would fill

and dump out of the coconuts.

“The features are really expensive, but there’s no doubt they add a lot of pizzazz to it,” park district Executive Director Debra Carey said.

She said the rough estimate for the project is $119,000, assuming they utilize their in-house maintenance crew. If they seek an outside contractor, the cost could easily jump by more than $80,000.

“This all balances on whether the city is interested in partnering with us and if we can generate some private donations,” Carey said.

The city and the park district began talks of joining forces to finance the expansion in early June, and the district earmarked $50,000 in capital funds for the expansion in May.

for the first offense.

Violations to the district’s leash ordinance have become a reoccurring issue for the board, and park security personnel constantly issue warnings to those not in compliance.

“We need to start writ-

ing regular tickets instead of warnings,” board member Paul Campbell said. “The dogs I’ve seen might not be the biting kind, but you never know.”

Carey said park ordinance fines can range from $20 to $200, but the board decided to go with $50 for the leash violations.

“I wouldn’t go less than $50,” Miller said. “We want it to be enough to

make a point.”

The board also: • Approved a sign policy for posting fliers in the parks.

• Approved the annexation of 641 Palmyra Road and of 863, 865, and 867 Raynor Road into the park district limits.

• Agreed they had no issue with Sauk Valley Archers establishing an outdoor range at 831 Colony Road near district property.

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Next meeting The Dixon Park Board next meets at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at the district office, 804 Palmyra St. Go to dixonparkdistrict.com or the park district office, or call 815-2843306 for an agenda or more information.

Carey plans to present the expansion design to the City Council on Monday.

Landscape architect Jim Berle, who drafted the project, said a growing number of communities across the nation are adding splash pads.

“It’s an emerging activity that’s just starting to take hold, but it is becoming very popular throughout the country,” Berle said.

Tightening the leash The board also agreed to crack down on parkgoers who do not have their dogs secured on a leash by issuing $50 fines

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Congratulations to an outstanding United Way chief What we think We join the community in saluting the retiring executive director of the United Way of Whiteside County, Russ Siefken Jr., on his 24 years of service.

R

uss Siefken Jr.’s success as executive director of the United Way of Whiteside County for the past 24 years is well known in the community.

Siefken initiated new programs, presided over successful fundraising campaigns, and extended the good work done by United Way volunteers and programs to new heights of achievement.

That Siefken, 72, who announced last week that he’ll retire on March 1, has been such an effective leader was no surprise to us at Sauk Valley Media.

We recall Siefken’s leadership as circulation director and then publisher of the Daily Gazette back in the day.

Management and people skills honed by Siefken during his newspaper career successfully translated to the environment of nonprofit organizations.

And the United Way of Whiteside County, and all the organizations and people it serves, were the happy beneficiaries.

Along with supporting traditional nonprofit organizations, Siefken looked for opportunities to help others in danger of falling through the social safety net.

FOR EXAMPLE, in May 2001, the Sterling-Rock Falls community was reeling from the unexpected closure of Northwestern Steel and Wire and the loss of 1,400 jobs.

Siefken, realizing that children of displaced steelworkers could well go hungry, led United Way’s effort to launch the Let’s Feed Our Children free summer lunch program.

That program has been going for 15 years now, making a difference in hundreds if not thousands of lives.

Not only do children’s bodies need to be fed, but

so do their minds. United Way, led by Siefken, launched in 2003 the Literacy is Fun for Everyone program. In cooperation with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the program provides free books monthly to local children from birth to age 5.

Under Siefken’s watch, United Way also started the Back to School Supply Program and the Pharmacy Assistance Program. Siefken also played a major role in bringing the 2-1-1 services line to Whiteside County.

ALONG WITH overseeing distribution of hundreds of thousands of dollars to 21 agencies, Siefken has been part of numerous successful fundraising drives.

Back in March, it was announced that United Way raised $739,432 in its annual fund drive, well over the goal of $720,000.

A year earlier, United Way topped that $720,000 goal by an even heftier margin – $753,210.

Siefken is quick to attribute such successes to the talented and hardworking volunteer leaders and workers. They certainly do deserve praise and credit.

But if it’s true that an organization takes on the characteristics of its leader, then Siefken deserves a large helping of praise and credit as well.

Along the way, Siefken has been involved in numerous community organizations and has won some awards, too.

Elizabeth Klahn, United Way board president, said Siefken has “impacted countless lives” during his tenure and pointed to his “tremendous legacy.”

Indeed.

We join the community in thanking Russ Siefken Jr. for his many years of service. We wish him well as he wraps up an outstanding career.

ILLINOIS SCOOP

Another quality family exits The Kaups go to Arizona, save $10,000 a year on taxes

BY AUSTIN BERG Illinois Policy Institute

Paul Kaup’s first job out of high school was tossing luggage at Midway Airport in Chicago. But he always dreamed of taking to the skies.

Kaup lives his dream now. He works as a pilot for a major airline. But Illinois isn’t home anymore.

This summer, Kaup and his family joined the thousands of Illinoisans boarding flights, renting vans, and skipping town for greener pastures. The Kaups left Illinois and moved south to Arizona.

A jarring property-tax hike forced them out.

Every 5 minutes, Illinois loses a resident to another state. And it’s not just retired snowbirds.

Adults in their prime working years, ages 24 to 54, are leaving Illinois in droves. The Land of Lincoln suffered a net loss of 290,000 prime workingage adults due to outmigration alone over the past decade, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

And U.S. Census Bureau

data shows that not only is the state’s total population shrinking due to outmigration, but an overwhelming majority of Illinois’ largest cities are shrinking as well.

“I know what it is Austin like to see Berg your family uprooted,” Kaup said. “I know what it’s like to see your friends and neighbors complain daily about the situation that the state of Illinois is in.”

UPROOTING A family comes with more profound consequences than a number on a page and a “For Sale” sign.

The Kaups were not only part of the fabric of their Spring Grove community; they were the stitching.

Last summer, Paul organized a 6-week basketball camp for kids in second through eighth grade, and gave local highschool students $15 an hour to coach. He didn’t see a dime. Last fall, he coached two teams in a youth engineering competition called FIRST LEGO League. And this spring, he volunteered to teach aeronautics to 15 local students. The culmination of their work will be a trip to Spaceport

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America in New Mexico.

Paul’s wife, Karen, had a strict open-door policy for Spring Grove’s youth.

While the Kaups have three children, most of the 54,000 miles on the family car came with all seven seats filled. Her Illinois home was a welcoming one.

But no longer. Lucky kids in Gilbert, Arizona, have those privileges now.

Census survey data show two-thirds of Americans moving 500 miles or more are driven to do so by employment or housing reasons. Illinois is weak on both fronts.

The Land of Lincoln is the second-worst state in the nation for putting people back to work after the Great Recession, with 111,000 fewer people working today compared to before the Great Recession began.

And homeowners face the nation’s highest property taxes.

In return for giving back to their community, the Kaups saw a $3,200 hike in their property-tax bill this year, for a total of $13,800. The eye-popping increase came after the local assessor reassessed property values within three neighborhoods in their township.

“I don’t want to pay for this disaster that politicians put us into,” Kaup said. “I have severe heart-

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Incredible show of community love, support KATHY POWELL Polo

On July 16, there was a fundraiser in downtown Polo to raise money for Scotty Powell who was in a car accident this past January where he sustained a severe brain injury.

It turned out to be an amazing day where a community came together to show incredible support for Scotty and his wife, Bekka. Hundreds gathered that day for live and silent auctions, a bags tournament, food, a wine pull, and raffles.

This day not only represented how much people wanted to show financial support, but a day that family, friends, and community members came together to show how much they care for Scotty and his recovery.

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ache with paying for a problem I didn’t create.”

The Kaup’s new house in Phoenix is about 900 square feet smaller than their former Illinois home, but they saved more than $10,000 on the property-tax bill alone.

Spring Grove is in McHenry County, which is home to the highest property taxes in the state. Average propertytax bills eat up 8 percent of the typical household income there, according to research from the Illinois Policy Institute.

ILLINOIS NEEDS families like the Kaups. The state is dimmer without them. But you can’t blame them for leaving.

Until major spending reforms bring down local tax bills and economic reforms bring decent jobs back to Illinois, expect thousands more like them to take flight.

Note to readers: Austin Berg is a writer for the Illinois Policy Institute.

THEY WORK FOR YOU State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon), 90th District 1221 Currency Court, Suite B, Rochelle, IL 61068; 815-561-3690

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Write a letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com everyone who made this day possible. It would be impossible to name everyone involved because it took so many people to make this day the success that it was.

Our thanks also goes beyond the day of the event. Since January, Scotty and our families have had an overwhelming amount of support and encouragement. The thoughts and prayers that have been sent his way are also greatly appreciated.

In addition to the ultimate care that Scotty has been receiving, it is the love and support of his family, friends, and community that have him on the road to recovery.

Note to readers: Kathy Powell wrote this letter on behalf of the Powell, Hinrichs and Lawson families.

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Adults in their prime working years, ages 24 to 54, are leaving Illinois in droves.

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Dettman, 58, a retired fire captain and also a head custodian with the Sterling School District, was quick to concede he’s not musically inclined. Braeden, 12, on the other hand, plays the saxophone.

“If he continues to practice, it’s something he could get into,” Dettmann said. “He thought that would be pretty neat, especially the traveling part.”

Orien Landis, 30, director of one of the seven corps that will perform Wednesday at A.C. Bowers Field, can speak to the aspirations that are formed at drum corps shows.

When he was a senior at Dixie High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he was hooked after he saw his first show.

“I was overwhelmed with how masterfully everything was done,” he said. “I hope we can give that same experience to everyone in the crowd – especially those first-timers.

“That’s how it started for me.”

A dozen years later, Dixon is one of his favorite stops on the circuit.

“The venue is pretty cool, right on the river,” Landis said. “It’s super-pretty there, and everybody is very nice. The fans are topnotch and seem to appreciate the effort the kids put out.”

During performance season, the corps basically travel, eat, rehearse, perform and sleep, with that last activity usually getting the least attention.

“I’m impressed when they push through on 4 hours of sleep on a gym floor, then rehearse 12 hours a day.

They get up and work their tails off all day long,” Landis said of the musicians who range in age from 14 to 21. “But honestly, you come to expect them to get up in the morning and give their best effort every day.”

The 150-member group, made up of 72 horn players, 35 percussionists, 40 color guard members and a handful of drum majors, won’t sneak up on any of the crowds during its 27-performance summer tour. It travels with four buses, two semitrailers and two trucks.

With the Drum Corps International Open Class championship looming Aug. 8 and 9 – the Monday and Tuesday after Petunia City Brass – Landis can confidently say fans will be in for one of the tightest, most pristine performances of the summer. His corps is posting its highest scores in his 4-year tenure as director, and he said the goal is to take at least the silver at the championships.

“I think the Dixon show – I’m not trying to toot

Tickets here!

Tickets for Petunia City Brass at 7 p.m. Wednesday at A.C. Bowers Field at Dixon High School, are sold at Venier’s Jewelry, 117 W. First St., the Lee County Council on Aging office at Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St., and Kreider Services, 500 Anchor Road, all in Dixon, as well as at petuniacitybrass.org.

Tickets are $20, $15, and $10 (general admission) through Tuesday, and $25, $20 and $13 the day of the show.

Visit dci.org for more information on Drum Corps International, and find Petunia City Brass on Facebook for more information on the annual event. our own horn – but we’ll be performing the best we have all year,” Landis said.

Dettmann had a blast at last year’s show, but said the personal touch from the corps was what stuck with him. Jubal, a corps from Dordrecht, The Netherlands, stayed at Challand Middle School the night before Petunia Brass.

When not fetching a miter saw to help them cut angles for their props, he chatted members up about many things, including firefighters in their family.

His granddaughter, Isabelle, who was 3 at the time, got to see a rehearsal.

She, too, was pulled in.

“They just took to her,” he said. “”They made her part of their group, and she was very fascinated by that.”

Genesis will compete at Petunia City Brass for the third straight year, and will be joined by the event’s defending champs, Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets, Blue Devils B, Gold, Shadow, Impulse and Louisiana Stars – the last of which will be staying at Challand.

“I hadn’t even heard yet where they were coming from,” said Dettmann, who’s now in charge at Sterling High, but plans to pop by Challand to chat and help out. “It’s a good opportunity to meet other people from all parts of the world.”

Petunia City Brass proceeds benefit Lee County Council on Aging and Kreider Alliance. Geoff Vanderlin, director of LCCOA, played trumpet as a kid and said he expects kids who see the show to head straight home and rehearse – in hopes of being in a premier corps someday.

“When they see something like this, kids can fall in love with this, and want to be out there like them, sharp in their uniforms, tight and together,” he said. “I know there are people who are inspired to go on into musical education because of drum corps.”

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“This is an authorization bill for programs, and in September we’ll start dealing with the financing side,” Kinzinger, R-Channahon, said.

The federal government’s fiscal year ends Sept. 30, and the president is still waiting for a new spending bill from Congress.

CARA was the result of 18 House bills, passed in May, that were combined with the Senate’s version.

The package aims to bolster prevention, treatment and recovery efforts by givTom ing health Demmer and law enforcement professionals more resources to fight addiction.

One of the Tim tools is betBivins ter access to naloxone, a drug used by first responders in overdose situations.

“This will help get grants to states and local governments so law enforcement can provide more training for first responders, and increase access to treatment,” Kinzinger said.

The lack of treatment centers is a big roadblock in efforts to get people off opioids, and then keep them clean. Waiting for help can have dire consequences.

“I talked to a woman in recovery who said there might be a 10-minute window where the brain says you want to get clean, but in minute 11, the brain switches to telling you that you have to get high,” Kinzinger said.

Lee County has taken a leadership role in the

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bean crops in good condition despite last week’s extreme heat.

High humidity and rain, however, did hamper efforts to bale hay.

In its weekly crop report, the department said the average temperature statewide was about 80 degrees, which is 3.6 degrees above normal. Rain averaged just over 2 inches across the state. That’s an inch above normal.

Fifty-eight percent of both the corn and soybean crops were rated in good condition.

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Live cattle: Aug. 113.95; Oct. 113.05; Dec. 113.90 Feeder cattle: Aug. 142.27; Oct. 140.25 Lean hogs; Aug. 71.67; Oct. 61.05; Dec. 56.45 Sugar: Oct. 19.10 Cotton: Oct. 73.83

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ABOVE: U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, listens as Lee County officials talk about the problems the county is facing with opioid addiction.

BELOW: Lee County State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller discusses the challenges that treatment centers in the county face when dealing with addiction.

Sacco-Miller was among the officials who attended a roundtable discussion Wednesday on the opioid crisis at the Dixon Police Department. can’t be abandoned when they complete their treatment.

“We need to wrap people in services when they get out, because they need to learn basic life skills again in order to stay on the right path,” Ferguson said.

Demmer said progress also has been made at the state level, but it has come at a high cost.

“Programs are being implemented, but the cost far exceeds iniSafe Passage program, said. “The work we’re tial estimates,” Demand has a string of suc- doing here should help mer said. “We thought cesses with fighting opi- our cause in going after we were looking at $50 oid addiction. The coun- grants.” million to $75 million, ty has had more than Lee County State’s and the actual cost was 90 participants in Safe Attorney Anna Sacco- $350 million.”

Passage, but officials say Miller, who writes assessDemmer said the cost access to treatment cen- ments for drug court of naloxone is a big issue ters and transition pro- participants, continually because the demand far grams must improve. monitors grant opportu- outpaces supply.

Cathy Ferguson, Lee nities. She is also focused The final draft of CARA County Health Depart- on the need for a treat- also included language ment administrator, said ment center. from a bill Kinzinger the next step is to find “There is a huge need introduced to help EMTs money to close what she for a receiving center, in the military make an calls a “glaring gap” in and we’ve tried to get a easier transition into the those life-saving services. grant, but the problem same role after service.

“If we could find the is that no one wants to He said military EMTS funding, we could be a open a center that loses have been forced to basileader in aftercare based money,” Sacco-Miller cally start from scratch on our success with said. with training when they Ferguson said addicts come home.

Safe Passage,” Ferguson

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Sweet man sours marriage by calling wife fat Dear Abby, I am a large, overweight woman. I have been in the process of losing weight for more than 5 years. I got married 3 years ago to an amazing guy. He’s the sweetest man I have ever met.

Something he said recently really bothers me. He said he thinks I’m fat. While I know I’m fat – and admit it out loud – I never thought it was appropriate for your significant other to say it to you.

I am at a loss as to what to do because he is right, but it hurts my feelings that he not only thinks it but says it. I have tried talking to him about how it makes me feel, but he just shrugs his shoulders.

He sees nothing wrong with calling me fat. What do you think?

– Big Girl in Champaign

out. And when you do, tell him what other terms you would prefer he use (i.e., “big and beautiful,” “bountiful and bodacious,” etc.).

Point out that whether it is a large or small amount, getting weight off is difficult. Also, it’s not unusual for people who are hurting to eat more in order to compensate. He married you when you were heavier, so he should be aware not only that you’re making progress, but also that you need his support.

Dear Big Girl, If you call yourself fat, then it’s possible your husband didn’t think his doing so would hurt your feelings. Straighten him

Dear Abby, I’m 30 and have lived with my boyfriend, “Shane,” for 2 years.

We spend lots of time together, our families

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

socialize and we have a good relationship. My problem is Shane’s use of social media. He takes a lot of pictures and posts them online while we’re together, but I am never in them and he never mentions that I’m there.

Example: We took trips to Las Vegas, New York and Jamaica. He posted dozens of pictures of himself, but none of us together. When we go to nice restaurants, he shoots pictures of the food and solo selfies, but never mentions that I’m there, too. He has female friends I have never met who comment on all his fabulous adventures.

It appears to me that Shane has created an online image as an excit-

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday, July 28 Biscuits and gravy, 7 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Bingo and popcorn, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

Hand and Foot cards, 12:15

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

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.

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

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-336-2191.

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mindfulness Meditation community sitting sessions, 5:30-6:30 p.m., lower level, United Way of Whiteside County building, 502 First Ave., Sterling, 563-210-6516.

Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., 815-535-3665.

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

Friday, July 29 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., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Wii Bowling, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Line dancing, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Lifescape Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

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

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

Musical Fridays featuring Nate Gordon, noon-1 p.m., Riverfront Pavilion, Dixon.

Euchre and bridge, 12:15 p.m., noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Mexican Train dominoes, 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.

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

ing, jet-setting single guy. But when I say that, he tells me I am being “immature.” I am considering ending the relationship because of this.

What do you think?

– Out of the Picture Dear Out of the Picture, When a couple has been living together for 2 years and spends the majority of their time together, their friends usually know they are involved. That Shane has cultivated an image of himself online as fancyfree seems strange to me, too. It might be that he is self-centered, or that he’s not as committed to your relationship as you would like him to be.

When you tell a person

something bothers you, and that person not only doesn’t do something about it but blames you, it’s a red flag. But if everything else in the relationship is as fine as you say, it doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker. I assume you have a social media presence of your own. I suggest that you fill it with lots of pictures of Shane, the two of you together and the places you’re going together.

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

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

TRAVEL Pinochle, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. Dixon.

Farkle, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Rockford Bell Credit Union, 4 E. Main St., Mount Morris.

Steak fry dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003.

All-ages open mic night, 5-9 p.m., Triangle-Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue, Rock Falls, 815590-8881.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, July 30 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.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Ave. A, Sterling, 815-626-8610.

Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., rain or shine, 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, 815-564-7427.

Tampico Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Reagan Park, Main and Glassburn streets, 815-7180818.

Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.noon, courthouse lawn, South Fifth Street, Oregon.

Cookout, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rock Falls VFW Post 5418, 217 First Ave. Carry-outs, 815-626-3513.

Rock River Valley VietNow cookout, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Don’t let beach bacteria be a bummer on next trip Tribune News Service

The heat wave moving across parts of the U.S. might send many people flocking to beaches for relief from the heat and humidity. Before you grab your beach bag, make sure you pack a pair of sandals or water shoes.

“People should be wearing shoes if walking on a beach, especially internationally,” says Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh.

It’s not just glass and sharp shells that can cause harm. Tosh says, “Salt-water beaches are generally safe. However, depending on what part of the world, walking on a beach potentially exposes people to parasites that can burrow through the skin.” He says, “In the U.S., our beaches are pretty safe, but there can be glass and shells that can puncture the skin.

Even though we generally don’t see the same risks of burrowing parasites as elsewhere in the world,

it is still a good idea to wear some sort of protective shoes while walking on the beach.”

And, if you step on glass or a sharp shell?

“If you get a cut, it is important to wash it and potentially seek medical attention,” adds Tosh.

Don’t forget to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen when you spend time outdoors. Mayo Clinic dermatologist Dr. Dawn Marie Davis says there are immediate and long-term effects to sun exposure that include skin damage, skin cancer and premature aging.

Too much sun can also lead to what’s sometimes called sun fever. Davis says, “You can get a fever from excessive sun exposure. Stay cool, drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen and protective clothing, and seek shade.” She adds, “Excess sun exposure triggers the immune system – similar to contracting an infection. This is why people feel feverish and chilled when sunburned.”

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, July 29 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-6262230.

Electronics recycling dropoff, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ogle County annex building, 909 W. Pines Road, Oregon, 815-732-4020.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:3011:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Mar-

ket, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

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

Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, this is your meeting; 7 p.m., Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave.,

Suite D, Rock Falls.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m.,

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women’s, back door, Reformed Church Parsonage, 703 14th Ave., Fulton.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (6), Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Saturday, July 30 Red Cross blood drive, 7-11 a.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382.

Overeaters Anonymous, 9 a.m., lower-level entrance, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, 9 a.m., open; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., closed, former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-8572315.

Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Narcotics Anonymous Hope Without Dope, noon, in the back

of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1901 First Ave., Sterling, 815-535-3748, 24-hour hotline 844-678-7684.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old Timers; 7 p.m., open, family fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., steps, traditions, closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

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OREGON | FESTIVALS AND FAIRS

Fun times on the way at Ogle County Fair Festivities begin Wednesday at the fairgrounds west of Oregon STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

OREGON – The 2016 Ogle County Fair will be held Wednesday through Aug. 7 at the Ogle County Fairgrounds on Limekiln Road just west of Oregon.

As always, Ogle County 4-H clubs will have exhibits of all kinds of projects on display for the public and for judging.

The Antique Tractor and Implement Show will open the fair Wednesday with a flagraising ceremony and a tractor drive at 5 p.m.

For the fourth year, the free River Bend Antique Tractor Pull will take place at 6 p.m. in front of the grandstand. Tractors in the pull are 1958 or older stock tractors. Nine weight classes, from

3,750 pounds to 7,500 pounds, will participate.

Entry forms are available at oglecountyfair. com and at the office at the fairgrounds. Call 815732-6962 for more information.

The tractor display will be on the grounds throughout the fair.

Exhibitors are asked to register and be in place by 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Everyone who brings a tractor or implement to display will receive a dash plaque in recognition of their participation.

Also Wednesday, the 2016 Ogle County Fair queen will be crowned.

The pageant begins at 6:30 p.m. and also includes the Little Miss and Mister Ogle County Fair contests, and the Young Miss and Junior Miss contests.

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Hadley Hillison and her mother, Carissa, both of Polo, wave to a crowd of people in August 2015 as they ride the Ferris wheel at the Ogle County Fair near Oregon. This year’s fair will be held Wednesday through Aug. 7 at the fairgrounds on Limekiln Road just west of Oregon.

Free shows include the The Big Hat Rodeo Brian Holt Magic Show begins at 7 p.m. Aug. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 5 and the demo derby is at and 4 p.m. Aug. 6, the 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6.

Pegasus Open Horse Carnival rides will be Show at 9 a.m. Aug. 7, open from 6 to 10 p.m. and various musical Wednesday; 5 to 10 p.m. groups.

Aug. 4; 3 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5; The Illini State Truck noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 6; and and Tractor Pulls will be at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7.

12:30 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4.

Kids will also enjoy the

4-H petting zoo, which features small farm animals and activities.

Daily passes for the fair are $8 for adults at the gate or free for children 3 and younger. Carnival wristbands are $3 for those 3 and younger, and they’re included in the admission for those older than 3.

Season passes are $25 for gate admission and carnival rides.

VIP passes are $50 and include admission to grandstand shows, gate admission and carnival rides.

Advance general admission tickets are $5. Tickets for grandstand events are $8 in advance, $2 off the regular price.

Advance tickets are available at Casey’s General Stores at 901 W. Washington St., Oregon; 120 N. Division Ave., Polo; 700 W. Blackhawk Drive, Byron; and 105 S. Rural St., Stillman Valley. They also are avail-

able at Stillman Banks at 1445 state Route 2, Oregon; 608 W. Blackhawk Drive, Byron; 455 state Route 38, Rochelle; and 101 E. Main St., Stillman Valley.

New this year, Project LEAD (Leaders Encouraging Abstinence from Drugs) of Ogle County is sponsoring a bags tournament on Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. at the fairgrounds.

The entry fee for each team is $20. Cash prizes will be awarded in the single-elimination tournament. The registration deadline is Monday.

Forms are available at the Casey’s locations listed above. Contact Jessie Hafer at 815-2847796, ext. 2315, or jessie.whalen@lssi.org for more details.

Go to facebook.com/ projectLEADLSSI for more information.

Go to oglecountyfair. com for more information and a complete schedule.

Art Group members will be on display through Saturday in the lower level at the gallery, 113 W. First St. Ellen Mumford’s artwork will be on display through Saturday on the exhibiting artist wall.

The Landscapes Exhibition will be on display from Tuesday through Aug. 31 at the gallery.

An opening reception and awards presentation will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13. The event will feature a live demonstration by K.C. Barnes of Bettendorf, Iowa, and music by pianist Mark Hess.

The exhibition features scenes

of the natural world and outdoor vistas including mountains, lakes, gardens, rivers and more.

More than 90 original works of art have been accepted in mediums such as oil, plein air, digital photography, watercolor, acrylic, and photography on metal and canvas.

The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

Go to thenextpictureshow.org or call 815-285-4924 for more information.

WHAT’S GOING ON

ART EXHIBITS At CGH Medical Center STERLING – The newest installment at the healing art gallery, “Spirit of the Heart,” is on display in the Main Clinic Atrium.

The gallery is located in the north hallway between the hospital and

the main clinic at CGH Medical Center, 101 E. Miller Road.

The show features artwork from local juried artists Linnea Koch and Bruce Bley, and is on display not only for the enjoyment of visitors and staff, but to help promote art’s positive impact on patients’ healing and health.

Select pieces will be sold, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit CGH Auxiliary.

Koch works with painting, sculpting, etching, weaving and more.

Her interest in photography has taken her throughout the country and to Germany and Switzerland,

as well as explorations around the Sauk Valley, searching for intriguing things to photograph.

Bley taught as an art instructor for 35 years at Sterling High School.

During retirement, he is pursuing his own passion for creating artwork.

As an artist, Bley wants to “capture the beauty of what nature has to offer,” according to a news release.

He is an avid photographer, and many of his drawings are inspired by his photos.

Email info@cghmc.com for information.

Art at Loveland DIXON – The art collection at

Sterling High School Centennial Auditorium

Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., as well as the museum’s many other exhibits, can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@ lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815-284-2741.

Visit lovelandcommunityhouse. org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information.

The event is free to the public.

At The Next Picture Show DIXON – An exhibit of paintings and photography by Eagle’s Nest

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ROCK FALLS | FUN FOR A CAUSE

Village ready for Harvest

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Annual festival features history, sales, family fun STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

FRANKLIN GROVE – The 37th annual Harvest Festival will return Aug. 5 through 7 in Franklin Grove.

Festivities will include an antique equipment show, a big rig show, an art show, a parade, food vendors and live music.

There will be more than 50 garage sales from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7.

Also Friday, hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will be sold from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Village Hall, 105 E. South St. An outdoor movie night will begin at dusk at the field at the AFC Middle School, 318 E. South St. Participants

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Leilani Alcantara of Belvidere stands on the porch of the Saltbox Home at Chaplin Creek Village in August 2015 during the Summer Harvest Festival in Franklin Grove. The annual festival will return Aug. 5 through 7. can bring their own Historical Village, 1715 chair or blanket.

Whitney Road. There will The Living History also be Native American Antique Equipment displays at the site.

Show will run from 8 a.m.

Tours will run from to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun- and 7 at Franklin Creek day on Whitney Road.

Grist Mill, 1893 Twist The Chaplin Creek Road.

Muzzle Loaders and Art show entries can be Rendezvous Era Living made from 1 to 8 p.m.

History Foundation will Thursday or 9 a.m. to be on hand from 10 a.m.

1 p.m. Friday at Winto 4 p.m. Saturday and ifred Knox Memorial Sunday at Chaplin Creek Library, 112 S. Elm St.

Private judging will take place at 3 p.m. Friday.

Visitors can view the art show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library. There will also be a used book sale.

Also on Saturday, the Big Rig Show will run from noon to 4 p.m. at Chaplin Creek Historic Village.

The Harvest Festival parade will begin at 5 p.m.

Saturday. After the parade, there will be a free variety music show on Elm and South streets.

On Sunday, there will be church breakfast in the park from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with a community church service from 8:30 to 9:30. Participants should bring a chair.

A dodgeball tournament will begin at noon Sunday.

Find Franklin Grove Summer Harvest Festival on Facebook for more information, or visit franklingrove.org for a complete schedule.

PROPHETSTOWN | FESTIVALS AND FAIRS

Annual Pow Wow to celebrate 10 years STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

PROPHETSTOWN – The 10th annual Prophetstown Pow Wow will return Aug. 6 and 7 at Prophetstown State Recreation Area.

The annual Intertribal and Traditional Pow Wow features authentic Native American food, crafts, and jewelry sold at vending booths.

Grounds open at 10 a.m. each day. The entrance is at Park Avenue and River Drive. Dancing will start at 1 and 7 p.m. Aug. 6, and at 1 p.m. Aug. 7.

For more information, go to prophetstownpowwow. com, find the event on Facebook, or contact Dan Eads at riverat2@yahoo. com or 815-441-1048.

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ROCK FALLS – “Toast to Transit,” a wine-tasting fundraiser for Whiteside County Public Transportation, will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 6 at The Barn at Allen Acres, 2206 Prophet Road.

Tickets are $25 each or two for $40 before the event, or $30 each or two for $50 at the door. VIP tables also are available and will include a full bottle of wine, donated

by The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe and Sterling Federal Bank, and a “swag bag” from Imprintable Memories. The first 100 ticket purchasers will

WHAT’S GOING ON ART EXHIBITS At Old Sandstone MOUNT MORRIS – Encore! Mt. Morris, a community development group, has opened an art gallery at Old Sandstone, 122 S. Wesley Ave., on the former Mount Morris College campus.

The gallery is open 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Aug. 5, as the summer concerts continue at the bandshell downtown.

Gallery visitors can expect to see a range of work from rich, vibrant portraits, to rural scenes of Illinois and Wisconsin, and powerful, emotional moments cast in bronze.

The exhibiting artists are Jeff Adam of Mount Morris, Pamela Bernard of St. Charles, Carol Bonick of Elgin, Andria Thorngren (Burchett) of Geneva, Gail Fitzsimmons of Geneva, and Phyllis Gilliam of Sugar Grove.

Go to encoremtmorris.com for more information, to become a volunteer, or donate to the group.

At Woodlawn Arts Academy STERLING – The summer art exhibit, featuring works by Kimberly Clark, Mark Johnson, Heather Shore, and Brian Lutz, is on display through Aug. 5 in the halls and lounge of the facility, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

Go to woodlawnartsacademy. com or call 815-626-4278 for more information.

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James Sanderson Jr. of Taylor Ridge dances around the pow wow circle during the annual Intertribal and Traditional Pow Wow in August 2015 along the Rock River at the Prophetstown State Recreation Area. This year’s event returns Aug. 6 and 7.

receive a wine glass and wine charm.

Admission includes eight tasting tickets, appetizers and live music.

The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe will have a variety of wines, beers and martinis to sample.

There will be a 50-50 raffle and silent auction. Baskets include a getaway to Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin, a day trip to Brookfield Zoo and the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, and more.

Attendees must be 21.

Go to ridewcpt.net or contact Tori McDaniel at 815-625-7433, ext. 105, for tickets or more information.

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Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk Valley’s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment? Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page,

and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At Bear’s Showtown USA LYNDON – String Puppets will play from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 7 at the bar, 102 E. Commercial St. Upcoming: Aug. 14, Reflex Blues Band At Cochran’s Pub STERLING – DJ Krazy Karl will provide entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Doug Brundies will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 13464 Galt Road.

At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – The Funnies will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Pablo & the Rhythmix will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. At King Pins Saloon FULTON – DysFunctional Gents will play from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday at the bar, 18675 13th St. At Rock Falls American Legion ROCK FALLS – Mike Duerst, former vocalist of The Catfish Dogs, and Joe Lewis, former guitar player of Pie Filler and Milgram’s Study, will play from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the facility, 712 Fourth Ave. At That Place on Palmyra DIXON – Tristan Bushman will play from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the bar and grill, 628 Palmyra Road.

At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Super Red Hot Karaoke & DJ will provide entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, The Hackmasters will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Cheese Pizza with special guest DysFunctional Gents will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St.

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THURSDAY, JULY 28 Noon .......... Gate opens to public Great American Shows Carnival open 3:30pm........ Kids’ Korner-Entertainment Tent 4:30pm........ Bingo hosted by Dixon Healthcare & Rehab 5pm ............. Italian Beef Dinner by Lee Co. Farm Bureau Young Leaders-Patio Fashion Revue-Auditorium 5:30pm........ Flag Raising Ceremony 6pm ............. Garden Tractor/Tractor/Truck Pull-Track 7pm ............. Ag Olympics-Show Barn

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FRIDAY, JULY 29 7am ............. Gate Opens to Public All Day ........ Antique Tractor Show 7-10:30am... Pancake Breakfast by Teen Turf-Patio 10am ........... Great American Shows Carnival open 11am ........... Kids’ Korner-Entertainment Tent 2pm ............. Kids’ Korner-Entertainment Tent 5-7pm.......... Pork Chop Sandwiches by Lee Co. Pork Producers-Patio Gate Admission Season Pass = $15 Daily Admission = $5 (Sunday $2) Children 12 and under = Free *Grandstand Admission Extra

5pm ............. Awards Ceremony and King & Queen Crowning-Auditorium 6pm ............. Tractor/Truck Pull-Track 6:30pm........ Quality Meats & Baked Goods Auction-Auditorium 8pm ............. Pin Dodge Ball -Show Barn

5-7pm.......... Pork Chop Dinner by Lee Co. Pork Producers-Patio 5:30pm........ Awards Ceremony-Auditorium 6pm ............. T & C Rodeo -Grandstand

SUNDAY, JULY 31 7am ............. Gate opens SATURDAY, JULY 30 8-11am........ Pancake Breakfast by Teen Turf-Patio 7am ............. Gate opens to public 8:30am ........ Horse Novelty Classes-Arena All day ........ Antique Tractor Show 10am to 3pm.. 4-H Fair Marketplace (farmers market 7-10:30am... Pancake Breakfast by Teen Turf-Patio vendors and crafters) 10am ........... Farm Scene Contest Open-Comm Bldg 10am ........... Great American Shows Carnival open 11am ........... Pedal Pull-Show Barn Great American Shows Carnival open 1pm ............. Barn Ball-Showbarn 11am ........... Kids’ Korner-Entertainment Tent 12-4pm........ Fire Safety Smokehouse for Kids Corn Husking Contest 1pm ............. Sheep Lead Line -Show Barn Corn Boil-Patio 2pm ............. Kids’ Korner-Entertainment Tent 1 to 4pm ..... Car Show-Main Parking Area 3pm ............. Master Showmanship Contest-Show Barn 2pm ............. Flag Lowering Ceremony 3pm ............. Big Wheel Races-Show Barn 4pm ............. Magic by Cory-Auditorium

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WHAT’S GOING ON CONCERTS Friday Music, lunch at riverfront DIXON – Dixon Main Street & Riverfront will present a free Musical Fridays performance from noon to 1 p.m. in the pavilion along the riverfront downtown.

This week, Nate Gordan will perform. Find Dixon Main Street & Riverfront on Facebook for more information.

Free concerts at bandshell MOUNT MORRIS – String Ties, a bluegrass band from La Crosse, Wisconsin, will continue the Mount Morris Jamboree Committee’s summer schedule of free concerts from 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday nights at the bandshell downtown.

The band features a banjo, stand-up bass, guitar and mandolin, and in addition to bluegrass, dabbles with old-time country, swing, gospel and folk.

Attendees may bring a chair or blanket, and bench seating is available.

Concessions will be sold at 6 p.m. by the Mount Moris Firefighters Association, which will serve walking taco boats and drinks including Pepsi products, water and berrylemonade smoothies. Proceeds benefit the firefighters.

The Mount Morris Community Farmers Market will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. before each performance in the parking lot of Rockford Bell Credit Union, 4 E. Main St. Locally sourced foods and crafts will be sold.

See The Saltines FRANKLIN GROVE – The Saltines, featuring Ted Lawrence on harmonica and Chuck Scordato on guitar and vocals, will perform two shows at 7 and 9 p.m. at H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. The blues group also performed in The Uptown Cats as well as other leading blues bands in our region.

Tickets are available for $10 by calling 815-456-3030 or stopping by the building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

FAMILY FUN Saturday Set sights on summer fun MORRISON – The Morrison Parks and Recreation Department will hold its first Summer Extravaganza from noon to 8 p.m. at the Morrison Sports Complex at state Route 30 and Bishop Road.

The event will feature free kids activities, including an obstacle course, human soccer balls, bounce houses, a bags tourna-

ment, face painting and more.

Donations will offset expenses.

Concessions will be sold. No coolers are allowed.

Adult activities will include a bags tournament, blind draw volleyball tournament and beer garden.

Admission to the beer garden is $5.

The entry fee for the tournaments is $25 each or $40 for both, which includes a $5 meal ticket and entry to the beer garden. Half of the money from the entry fees will go toward tournament prize money.

Go to quickscores.com/morrisonsports to register in advance.

There also will be food-eating contests, including a kids ice cream-eating contest at 1 p.m. sponsored by Happy Joe’s in Morrison; a Monster Thick Burger-eating contest at 2 p.m. sponsored by Hardee’s in Morrison; a Blazin’ Wings Challenge at 4 p.m. sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings in Sterling; and a hot dog-eating contest at 6 p.m. sponsored by Dairy Queen. The deadline to register has passed.

Morrison band 30 West will perform from 4 to 8 p.m., and fireworks will follow at 9:30.

Call 815-772-7657 for more information.

Aug. 4 Cruise in to ice cream social OREGON – It’s summer, and nothing says summer like cruising and cold treats.

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 2997 N. German Church Road, will host its annual ice cream social and cruise night from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Sundaes, cones, splits, and homemade pies and cakes will be available, as will brat, hot dog, and sloppy Joe meals.

At 5:30, the Rytmoves Gymnastics and Cheer team will perform.

Tractors, trucks, motorcycles, cars, and even “souped-up lawn mowers” will be accepted for the cruise night. There is no entry fee, but registrations can be made by calling 815-732-6313.

The owner of each vehicle will get a ticket for a dessert.

Aug. 6 Variety of vehicles at event ROCK FALLS – The Optimist Club of Rock Falls will present its annual Touch-a-Truck event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 201 Ave. A. Emergency vehicles will be on display from Sterling and Rock Falls police and fire departments, CGH Ambulance and Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department.

Organizers also are expecting a Life Flight helicopter.

Motorsports will be represented

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Gieson Motorsports and MWF Manufacturing will also show off some products.

A Blues Brothers tribute car will be parked at the event.

“Leslie,” a pink fire truck from the national touring organization Pink Heals, which travels the country supporting women affected by cancer, will be on hand. The truck is named after a firefighter who lost her battle with cancer in 2009.

There will be more than 20 additional organizations with displays at the event.

The first 300-plus kids in attendance will receive a special giveaway. There will be a free race simulator from Chapman Motorsports, free backpacks from TCC Wireless, and a corn boil featuring Selmi’s sweet corn.

Contact John Watts at jwwatts78@gmail.com or 815631-3012 for more information.

For updates on the event or future events, find Optimist Club of Rock Falls IL on Facebook.

FESTIVALS AND FAIRS Through Sunday 4-H Fun in Amboy AMBOY – The Lee County 4-H Fair and Junior Show is beefing up its offerings.

For the first time in 30 years, the fair, which runs today through Sunday, is offering a full slate of carnival rides and a midway, via the Great American Carnival.

Among the 10 rides will be the Sizzler, the Tempest, the Paratrooper and a Ferris wheel, along with several kiddie rides.

Also returning for the first time in a decade is a professional rodeo show.

The 4-day fair – and the carnival – opens at noon today at the fairgrounds at 1196 Franklin Grove Road.

Admission is $5 today through Saturday and $2 Sunday for ages 13 and older. All-day carnival wristbands are available for $20.

Today’s festivities feature a garden tractor, tractor and truck pull at 6 p.m., and the Ag Olympics at 7 p.m.

Gates open at 7 a.m., and the carnival opens at 10 a.m. the rest of the fair.

Friday’s offerings include daylong antique tractor show, a truck and tractor pull at 6 p.m., and pin dodgeball at 8 p.m.

On Saturday, the antique tractor show continues, there’s a magic show at 4 p.m., and the T&C Rodeo begins at 6 p.m.

In addition to the professionals, local riders are welcome to

participate. Riders can register day of for basic speed events, and youth can take part in the mutton-bustin’ competition.

On Sunday, the 4-H Fair Marketplace, featuring local crafters, artisans, farmers market vendors, and home-based business products, is among the highlights.

It’s open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vendor space is available at no cost; call 815-857-2603 for more information or to reserve a spot.

There’s also a car show from 1 to 3 p.m.

In addition to daily judging and livestock shows, free kids activities will be available the first 3 days. The corn boil, corn husking contest, and Big Wheel races wrap things up.

Go to leecounty4hcenter.com or find Lee Co. 4-H Fair & Jr. Show on Facebook for a complete schedule, including the full slate of project judging, and more information.

Saturday and Aug. 4-13 Almost time for 4-H Fair MILLEDGEVILLE – The Carroll County 4-H Fair will return soon to the fairgrounds, 28374 Milledgeville Road.

The fair will feature general projects, foods and clothing judging, and a style show.

The 4-H dog show will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday.

The 4-H clothing judging and style show will be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4.

The Ag Olympics will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 11.

Go to web.extension.illinois. edu/clw for a complete schedule or more information.

Contact Leanne Rahn at Carroll County University of Illinois Extension office at 815-244-9444 or lrahn@illinois.edu for more information.

FUN FOR A CAUSE Friday and Saturday Pink Heals back in town ROCK FALLS – The Pink Heals Tour will be in the area again Friday and Saturday.

The group of first responders travel the country to raise awareness, spread hope and bring healing to those with cancer.

The tour will be in Morrison and Dixon on Friday, and Rock Falls and Sterling on Saturday.

The tour in Morrison will begin around 9:15 a.m. Friday at Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson St., and arrive in Dixon around noon at the Dixon Fire Department building, 210 S. Hennepin Ave. KSB Hospital and Lee County Health Department will have information about services available to those in the community.

The tour will begin around

9:30 a.m. Saturday at Sterling Police Department, 212 Third Ave. before heading to Rock Falls for lunch at the fire department building, 1013 Seventh Ave. There will be a Pink Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Riverfront Patio, 301 E. Second St., Rock Falls.

A Pink Heals fire engine will be on display, and the event will feature health and wellness booths from many nonprofits and exhibits from first responders in the area.

The public is encouraged to “Cruiz’in Pink!” and decorate cars, trucks, motorcycles, golf carts, mopeds, bicycles and anything else to show support.

There also will be food, music, giveaways and activities for children. Admission is free.

Pink fireworks will begin at 9 p.m., recognizing those who are living with cancer, and in memory of those who have lost their battle with cancer.

Find the event on Facebook or visit pinkfiretrucks.org for more information.

Aug. 5 5K/Fun Run benefits Woodlawn STERLING – Sign-up is on for the Roy G. Biv 5K/1-Mile Fun Run, a benefit for the Woodlawn Arts Academy.

The fun run begins at 6 p.m., and the 5K begins at 6:30 at the academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

Participants will be splashed with a nontoxic, biodegradable powdered color, making them walking works of art.

The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and younger in advance, or $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger on race day.

When registering with a team of four or more, it is $20 per adult and $10 per child 12 and younger in advance, or $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger at the race.

Prizes will be awarded in categories including: most creative team name, best team spirit, and best team or individual costumes.

New this year will be prizes for best time, and for oldest and youngest runners.

A pre-party will begin at 5 p.m. with a bounce house, music and games.

Food and drinks will be sold by local vendors.

Festivities will continue after the runs at 7:30 p.m.

In the event of extreme weather, the event might be canceled or delayed. Notices will be posted on social media and at woodlawnartsacademy.com.

Go to the website for more information or an application form.

Questions? Call 815-626-4278.

GARAGE AND ANTIQUE SALES Sunday Trunk sales in Sterling STERLING – Got some stuff you want to shed? Love garage sales?

A “Junk in Your Trunk” event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

For $10, you can sell items out of your car or truck. The registration fees will benefit the Moose.

Call Chris Meier at 815-5649369 to register.

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STERLING | CONCERTS

GRAND DETOUR | FESTIVALS AND FAIRS

Band to wrap up summer season

Time again to head out to Hammer In

Admission is free. The park has bench seating, but people may bring a lawn chair or a blanket.

Food will be sold in the gazebo.

The final jazz band concert will be at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday.

Go to sterlingmunicipalband.com, find the band on Facebook, or call Jon or Cathy at 815-622-1681 for more information.

WHAT’S GOING ON

KARAOKE Friday and Saturday Party with the James Gang Karaoke with the James Gang from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at Rochelle VFW Post 3878, 318 Fourth Ave., and 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Bogey’s Bar & Grill, 729 Timber Creek Road, Dixon. ​Email jamesgang1996@gmail. com for more information.

THEATER Through Aug. 7 ‘Titanic at TLP’ MOUNT CARROLL – “Titanic” will debut at 7:30 p.m. today at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road.

“Titanic” premiered on Broadway in 1997 with a cast of 37, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical. The show was revised for a cast of 20 in 2013. “‘Titanic’ is a show we’ve wanted to do at Timber Lake for several years,” Artistic Director James Beaudry said in a news release.

“It is hands down one of the best written and exciting musicals I’ve had to privilege of working on, and the story of survival is so primal – we can all relate to it immediately.”

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Aug. 4-6,

Through Sunday Festival 56 wraps up season PRINCETON – Neil Simon’s comedy, “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” marks the grand finale of Festival 56’s season.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. Tickets are $29 for adults, $26 for seniors, and $14 for students.

They are available at festival56. com, by calling 815-879-5656, emailing boxoffice@festival56. com or stopping by the theater.

The box office is open from noon to 5 p.m. through Saturday and one hour before performances.

Friday through Sunday and Aug. 5-7 ‘Joseph’ debuts Friday ROCHELLE – Vince Carney Community Theatre will present the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at 7 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and Aug. 5-6, and 2 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 7 in the Paddock Room at Hickory Grove, located in the Comfort Inn complex at 1127 N. Seventh St. The Biblical saga follows Joseph from his sale into slavery by his brothers to having his life saved and changed when he reveals his prophetic dreams, eventually reuniting with his family and grieving father.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Seating is limited.

Go to vcctrochelle.org for tickets or more information.

Friday through Sunday ‘Footloose’ at Centennial STERLING – Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School will present its summer production, “Footloose, The Musical,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the theater, 1608 Fourth Ave. “Footloose” is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Rev. Moore, who has convinced the town to outlaw dancing.

With the help of Ariel, the reverend’s daughter, and Williad, a country hick who becomes his best friend, Ren convinces the

Sunday Celebrate season with cast PRINCETON – Festival 56 will present the season finale cabaret at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. The free event offers the public one last chance to hear their favorite singers from the season.

In addition to musical numbers ranging from classic Broadway to contemporary, the evening will feature a silent auction of posters signed by cast and crew, as well as select prop, set and costume pieces from the season.

No reservations are necessary.

Wine, beer, soft drinks and desserts from Kramer’s Kitchen will be sold at the lobby bar.

Call the box office at 815-8795656 for more information.

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The Pinta was recently built in Brazil and is a larger version of the archetypal caravel.

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GRAND DETOUR – Dozens of blacksmiths will be in on-site from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7 for the annual Hammer In at the John Deere Historic Site, 8334 S. Clinton St. “Come to the other side of the anvil” is this year’s motto, because visitors can get hands-on experience as a blacksmith – those 12 and older will get a chance to try to hammer and forge their own piece of iron work.

Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association members will provide training tents and work with guests.

The blacksmiths will sell their work, provide demonstrations, and introduce visitors to one of the oldest trades in the world.

Basket weavers broom makers, trappers, wheelwrights, woodwrights and other tradesmen will exhibit their skills and sell wares. Many of the products sold during the event will be made

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The cost to tour the planes is $12 for those 12 and older, $6 for those 11 and younger, and free to WWII vets. Discounted rates are available for school groups.

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In addition, 30-minute flights on the B-25 cost $400 per person; the B-17 or B-24 cost $450 per person; while P-51 flights are $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour. The 30-minute flights are scheduled before and after the ground tours.

Call 800-568-8924 for reservations or more information on the flights.

The nonprofit Collings Foundation, based in Stow, Massachusetts, organizes events that allow people to learn more about history through direct participation.

The Wings of Freedom Tour, in its 27th year, visits an average of 110 cities in more than 35 states each year, as a flying tribute to the flight crews who flew them, the ground crews who maintained them, the workers who built them, the soldiers, sailors and airmen they helped protect; and the people who share the freedom that they helped preserve. WWII veterans are encouraged to attend.

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Thursday, July 28, 2016 Numbers game White Sox starter Anthony Renaudo became just the second American League pitcher to hit a home run in Wrigley Field history on Wednesday, joining the Tigers’ Daniel Norris, who homered last year.

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The Tablante siblings – (from left) Antonio, 10; Layla, 9; and Elijah, 5 – are all participating together for the first time this week at the 26th annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic in Dixon. The three have combined for three division wins and two runner-up finishes over the last 2 days.

Sibling success Tablante kids racking up victories, seconds

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DIXON – The tennis battles waged on the Tablante driveway are paying off.

The three children of Antonio Tablante and Kate Gillespie of Sterling – Antonio, Layla, and Elijah – represented the largest field of siblings participating at the 26th annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic at Page Park. Together, the trio has combined for three wins and two runner-up placings.

Antonio, 10, was part of the winning 11 boys doubles team, while Layla, 9, was part of the runner-up 11 mixed doubles duo during the third day of tournament play Wednesday.

Today’s schedule 9 a.m. – 8-10-year-old 4-Square 11 a.m. – 13 girls singles 11 a.m. – 15 boys singles 3 p.m. – 18 girls doubles 5 p.m. – 18 boys doubles

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On Tuesday, Antonio won the 11 boys singles division with 24 points, while Layla was victorious in the 11 girls singles division with 13 points.

“It was a good tournament because I got

first place,” Antonio said. “Next year, I’ll be looking forward to more challenging things that challenge me.”

“I like hitting it back and forth,” Layla said. “You have to run and stuff. It’s kind of like an exercise.”

Elijah, 5, was runner-up in the 6-to-8 year-old division – where points are scored based on skills events – with 138 points, behind champion Siena Kemmerman (169).

This year is the first where all three siblings are competing together. Antonio decided to join the fun this summer, most likely after his sister kept winning games against him at home.

BOURBONNAIS – Rather than focusing on the large offensive void created by the departures of former Pro Bowlers Matt Forte and Martellus Bennett, and offensive line stalwart Matt Slauson, the Bears reported to camp Wednesday excited about a youth movement ahead.

After all, the Bears finished 23rd in the NFL in scoring a season ago, largely due to attrition, and they’re unsurprisingly selling the jarring changes as a potential positive.

Sure, Jay Cutler conceded Forte, the Bears’ No. 2 all-time leading rusher, is irreplaceable – “You can’t [replace him],” said Cutler, candidly. “Not in a year anyway.” – but it likely wasn’t by accident he started the next sentence by referencing a “young” RB corps, led by 24-year-old Jeremy Langford.

“I was looking at the roster a couple of weeks ago, and I feel like there’s been a major shift in experience – especially on the offensive side,” Cutler said.

“I’m at 11 [years], and then you look down, there’s a couple of nines, a couple of eights, and mostly five and under, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

“I think a new talent and new guys in the building, there’s new energy and new attitude.

I’ve embraced it. I’ve enjoyed it. I think the coaching staff’s done a great job of getting all these young guys up to speed.

It’s a good group right now.”

Chicago has also gone young along its offensive line, the first area Ryan Pace cited when asked why the Bears offense can improve despite the myriad production lost.

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Late surge turns tight game into rout Cubs score 7 runs in final two at-bats

BY MATT CARLSON Associated Press

CHICAGO – Javier Baez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer deep into Wrigley’s Field’s left bleachers in the seventh, Addison Russell added a grand slam in a five-run eighth, and the Chicago Cubs beat the White Sox 8-1 on Wednesday night.

Jason Hammel (10-5) allowed one run and five hits while striking out seven in seven innings.

Hector Rondon pitched a AP perfect eighth, and Aroldis The Cubs’ Javier Baez hits a two-run home run during the Chapman pitched a 1-2-3 seventh inning Wednesday against the White Sox at Wrigley ninth – striking out Jose Abreu Field. The homer snapped a 1-1 tie, and the Cubs won 8-1. and Avisail Garcia – in his

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Chapman had 20 saves in 21 chances this season with the Yankees before the Cubs acquired the hard-throwing lefty on Monday for a package of prospects.

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Rock Falls parent picnic is Friday The 2016 Rock Falls High School football player/ parent meeting and picnic will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at Hinders Field.

Those attending are asked to RSVP with the number attending by 8 p.m. tonight by contacting head football coach Rich Montgomery at 815-6253886, ext. 234.

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Wife will present Brett Favre for Hall of Fame The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday the list of presenters for this year’s inductees, and former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre will be presented by his wife, Deanna.

Deanna Favre becomes just the second wife to present a husband for induction into the Hall of Fame. The only other wife was Kim Singletary, who presented her husband Mike in 1998.

Kevin Greene, a former linebackers coach for the Packers, is also being inducted this year. He will be presented by Dom Capers, Green Bay’s defensive coordinator.

Philadelphia could host 2017 NFL Draft Philadelphia will reportedly host the 2017 NFL draft.

The NFL has already chosen Philadelphia and is set to make the announcement soon, NJ.com reports. The only issue remaining is when and where the announcement will be made, according to the report. The league wouldn’t want to make the announcement this week because all of the attention in Philadelphia is on the Democratic National Convention.

LA Rams release QB Foles on eve of camp The Los Angeles Rams released quarterback Nick Foles on Wednesday after failing to find a trade destination for the disgruntled veteran.

The Rams announced the move 1 day before their veterans report to training camp for their homecoming season in Southern California.

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Bodycam shows Iowa player searched Police have released body camera footage showing a University of Iowa football player being questioned by police who were searching for a robbery suspect.

The footage released Tuesday shows the encounter that defensive end Faith Ekakitie described on Facebook this week. He said he was playing “Pokemon Go” in a public park when he was surrounded by police and searched at gunpoint.

Ekakitie said he feared for his life, but understood the police action.

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Childers suspended 1 race by NASCAR NASCAR has suspended the crew chief for Kevin Harvick for an improperly installed lug nut during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Rodney Childers will not appeal the suspension or his $20,000 fine. He will miss Sunday’s race at Pocono Raceway.

Childers is the fifth crew chief suspended over a lug nut rule instituted by NASCAR earlier this season.

Kevin Williams Five-time All-Pro defensive tackle will retire. He played 11 seasons with the Vikings before leaving for Seattle and New Orleans.

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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP | SERGIO GARCIA

Time is still on his side Garcia can still get off list of best to not win major

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. – Henrik Stenson took his silver claret jug and headed straight for Switzerland to play in a charity event organized by Sergio Garcia.

It turned out to be the perfect occasion to deliver an important message to the host.

Stenson was 40 when he won the British Open at Royal Troon. He had paid his dues with a trio of close calls in the majors. It was his time.

Garcia has paid even more.

It started when he was a 19-year-old trying to chase down Tiger Woods at Medinah.

He played in the final group with Woods at Bethpage Black and Royal Liverpool. He twice was beaten in the final holes by Padraig Harrington, at Carnoustie and Oakland Hills.

“Henrik, when I saw him Monday at my event in Switzerland, he said: ‘You know, I’m 40, you’re 36. You still have probably 16 more before you get there,’” Garcia said Wednesday on the eve of the PGA Championship. “So at the end of the day, if you stay healthy, you still can give yourself a lot of chances here and there. That’s my goal, to keep giving myself chances, and hopefully take as many as possible in the coming years.”

Stenson’s victory has shifted the focus to Garcia, perhaps more than any other player in the final major of the year, particularly in a season of first-time major champions – Danny

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Ranked No. 10 in the world, Sergio Garcia (above) joins Rickie Fowler (No. 7) as the only player in the top 10 who have not won a major.

Willet at the Masters, Dustin Johnson at the U.S. Open, and Stenson.

“It just shows that you’ve got to keep on trying,” Stenson said.

“It was nice to see Dustin win at the U.S. Open. He’s had some close calls and some heartbreaking calls in the last 4 years, 5 years.

You’ve got to keep putting yourself in position.

And the more times you do that, that’s what gives you chances for it to happen.”

Lee Westwood is another player on the dubious list of “best to have never won a major.” The 43-yearold Englishman had a chance at the U.S. Open, British Open and Masters in successive years, and he is among two players – Luke Donald is the other – to reach No. 1 in the world

without ever having won a major. Rickie Fowler at No. 7 in the world and Garcia (No. 10) are the only players in the top 10 who have not won a major.

Garcia is different, because he has been at a high level for so long.

Just not high enough.

The Spaniard is no longer as temperamental, at times petulant, as he was earlier in his career when he accomplished so much at an early age that he expected so much more. He complained about the breaks Woods got from the weather in the 2002 U.S. Open. His worst moment was in the 2007 British Open at Carnoustie, when he suggested he was playing “more than the field” because he couldn’t catch a break.

He has thrown clubs.

He has kicked shoes.

Now, it almost seems as though Garcia is resigned that his career could end without a major, even though he has such a long road ahead of him. Yes, he is surprised to have not won a major as he approaches two decades playing them.

He said it would have bothered him 5 or 10 years ago, but no longer.

“I understand how difficult it is to win every week,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a major. It doesn’t matter where it is. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the U.S., in Asia, in Europe, in Africa. It is tough to win.

So that’s great for the game of golf, and the only thing I can do is just keep giving myself chances and just wait for it.”

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• European PGA Tour, Kings Cup, first round, at Pattaya, Thailand, GOLF

Horse racing 3 p.m.

• Saratoga Live, John Morrissey Stakes, at Saratoga Springs, N.Y., FS2

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• Rockies at Mets or Diamondbacks at Brewers, MLB 6 p.m.

• Cardinals at Marlins, FSM 7 p.m.

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The Beef arrives to play Baltusrol

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Johnston enjoying fame after stellar British Open run

1929 • The Chicago Cardinals open training camp in Coldwater, Michigan, becoming the first NFL team to train out of state.

1984 • The Olympics open in Los Angeles.

1991 • Montreal’s Dennis Martinez pitches a perfect game as the Expos beat the Dodgers 2-0.

1994 • Kenny Rogers of the Rangers pitches a perfect game against the Angels, hours after players set Aug. 12 as a strike date.

BY BARRY WILNER AP Sports Writer

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. – Andrew Johnston already has had a busy few days in the New York area.

You know, pastrami at Katz’s Deli, sampling burgers throughout Manhattan, and getting a taste of the fare from his newest sponsor, Arby’s.

He even worked behind the counter at the fast-food restaurant.

Where else would a guy nicknamed Beef begin his first trip to the PGA Championship?

The bearded Brit with the never-fading smile and jovial outlook is relishing his newfound popularity. He admittedly spent more time than he should have signing autographs and chatting up fans at Baltusrol – several of whom were wearing ginger beards in his honor. And he’s been all over social media.

Quite a change for a guy who barely was on golf’s radar before winning the Spanish Open this year and finishing eighth at the British.

Except it hasn’t changed the 27-year-old Londoner.

“As a personality and stuff, just be yourself, man,” Johnston said Wednesday after an early practice round. “Because like the more I’ve been myself, the more comfortable I’ve felt out on the golf course. The more I’ve just had fun and be me, the better I’ve played.

“So you’ve just got to be comfortable in who you are, what you do. Don’t be ashamed to be different or anything, you know,

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Andrew Johnston raises his club to acknowledge the crowd during the final round of the British Open. The golfer known as ‘Beef’ said that by being himself, he has gotten comfortable on the course. that’s you. And no matter who you are, where you are, where you’re from, people should embrace that.”

The fans certainly are embracing Johnston, as much for his outgoing persona as for his shotmaking and putting. Where some athletes might back away from interaction with the public as they seek their place in their sport, Johnston is all in.

Maybe too much so, but what the heck.

“I love the support and I love trying to give back my time,” Johnston said. “I actually had a big learning curve yesterday where I played a few holes, and I was signing so much, I probably shouldn’t have done as much on the course and then waited till

after. But it was like the first real time where I’ve had that much attention. And I come off the course and I was like, that was crazy. That was mad.

“It’s just a thing of trying to get the right timing to spend time with all the fans, because I love it. I absolutely love it. And it means so much to me.”

So does golf, and Johnston recognizes for all the fun he is having – and all the entertainment he is providing – that if his game goes south, so might the recognition and adulation.

After all, he’s been on the European Tour for portions of six seasons, and only this year has he made a breakthrough, reaching No. 88 in the world ranking and earning six top-15 finishes.

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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Springfield, N.J. Course: Baltusrol GC (Lower Course).

Yardage: 7,462. Par: 70.

Purse: TBA (Last year: $10 million).

Television: CBS (Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m.)

TNT (Thursday-Friday, 12-6 p.m.; SaturdaySunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Defending champion: Jason Day. Notes: The PGA Championship was moved up to the last weekend in July because of the Olympics.

It last was played in July in 1968, when Julius Boros, at age 48, became the oldest major champion at Pecan Valley in San Antonio. ... Day will try to join Tiger Woods as the only back-to-back winners of the PGA Championship in stroke play. Woods did it twice, in 1999-2000 and 2006-07. ... Always the strongest field of the year, the PGA Championship is expected to have 98 of the top 100 in the world. The exceptions are Jaco Van Zyl, who wants to prepare for the Olympics, and Ian Poulter, out the rest of the season recovering from a foot injury. ... Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship the last time it was at Baltusrol in 2005.

LPGA TOUR/ LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR RICOH WOMEN’S BRITISH OPEN Site: Milton Keynes, England.

Course: Woburn Golf & CC (Marquess Course).

Yardage: 6,463. Par: 72.

Purse: $3 million (First prize: $450,000).

Television: NBC Sports (Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.1 p.m.); Golf Channel (Thursday-Friday, 3:306:30 a.m., 8-11 a.m.).

Defending champion: Inbee Park.

Notes: Park has withdrawn with a thumb injury. She hopes to be ready for the Olympics. ... Lydia Ko has finished first, second and third in the three LPGA Tour majors this year. ...

Woburn last hosted the Women’s British Open in 1999, 2 years before it replaced the du Maurier Classic as the LPGA Tour’s fourth major. ... Karrie Webb won the Women’s British Open at Woburn in 1995, a year before her rookie season on the LPGA Tour. ... Olympic-bound Gerina Piller’s only two victories have been team events – the Solheim Cup in 2015, and the UL International Crown last week.

Scoring Average

1. Dustin Johnson 2. Phil Mickelson 3. Jordan Spieth 3. Jason Day 5. Adam Scott

69.10 69.22 69.50 69.50 69.61

Driving distance

1. Dustin Johnson 2. J.B. Holmes 3. Tony Finau 4. Bubba Watson 5. Andrew Loupe

313.8 312.7 311.8 308.6 307.5

Greens in regulation %

1. Lucas Glover 71.72 2. Henrik Stenson 71.62 3. Sergio Garcia 70.46 4. Jhonattan Vegas 70.02 5. T. Aiken, P. Rodgers 69.64 Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Joe Roth tees off Wednesday afternoon at Timber Creek Golf Course in Dixon. Roth won a Class 2A state championship in wrestling as a senior at Dixon High School in 2009.

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f any kind of scrum would have broken out Wednesday afternoon at Timber Creek in Dixon, I would have been in good hands.

I had Joe Roth in my corner.

For this week’s Links With Locals, I had the pleasure of teeing it up with Roth, one of the best wrestlers the Sauk Valley has seen. A 2009 Dixon High School graduate, he was a four-time state qualifier and won a Class 2A state championship as a senior, when he posted a 37-0 record at 119 pounds and was voted the 2A wrestler of the year by the Illinois Wrestling Coaches Association.

From there, it was on to Central Michigan University, where he was a 4-year letterwinner, a Mid-American Conference 125-pound champion as a sophomore, and a two-time NCAA Tournament qualifier. He finished seventh as a senior at 133 pounds to earn AllAmerica honors.

He was also an Academic All-America as a senior, and earned an undergraduate degree in health fitness in May of 2014.

Roth continued on at Central Michigan, and earned a master’s degree in exercise science in May with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

He also found time to help out his last 2 years

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4.52 4.48 4.45 4.32 4.25

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1. Bernhard Langer 2. Scott McCarron 3. Billy Andrade 4. Tom Lehman 5. Kevin Sutherland

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with the CMU wrestling program, scrimmaging against current Chippewas to sharpen their skills and stay involved in wrestling.

With his schooling behind him, Roth has stayed busy this summer doing landscaping jobs, lifting weights and spending time on the Rock River with his parents, Tom and Joan.

He’s also in the job interview process, and hopes to land a sales position with a company in the health care industry.

Roth also enjoys spending time with his 7-month-old niece, Ruth, the daughter of Chris and Lauren Bishop.

As for golf, Roth estimates he gets out about six times a summer, but is hopeful that number will increase. After all, playing golf will likely be a way to entertain clients as he works his way up the corporate ladder.

“Most people don’t want to just wrestle, like ‘Let’s go wrestle this afternoon,’” Roth said.

“People will look at you like you’re crazy.”

Birdie average

1. Rory McIlroy 2. Dustin Johnson 3. Jordan Spieth 4. Henrik Stenson 5. Hideki Matsuyama

68.84 70.03 70.17 70.25 70.28

Driving distance

1. John Daly 2. John Huston 3. Doug Garwood 4. Brandt Jobe 5. Wes Short Jr.

303.5 297.2 295.6 293.2 291.4

Greens in regulation %

1. Bernhard Langer 2. Joe Durant 3. Kenny Perry 4. Tom Lehman 5. Scott Dunlap

78.93 76.47 76.19 74.65 74.27

Birdie average

1. Bernhard Langer 2. Kenny Perry 3. Jeff Sluman 4. Stephen Ames 5. Billy Andrade

4.38 4.36 4.22 4.18 4.15

LPGA Scoring average

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Joe Roth putts Wednesday afternoon at Timber Creek Golf Course in Dixon.

Roth’s golf skills were, as one might expect, a bit suspect, but there were some encouraging flashes. On the difficult second hole, which plays about 195 yards from the tips, I hit a good shot to about 20 feet, and he ran one up inside of that.

There were a bunch of well-struck irons that didn’t travel a great distance, but got off the ground nicely and

ran up the fairway. And there were only two lost balls in nine holes.

Perhaps the best part of Roth’s game was that the bad shots didn’t seem to rattle him much. He played with a smile on his face and a good attitude, and I would think if he approached golf with the same verve he did wrestling, he’d be a decent player in no time.

1. Lydia Ko 2. Ha Na Jang 3. In Gee Chun 4. Amy Yang 5. Sei Young Kim

69.10 69.91 70.07 70.11 70.12

Driving distance

1. Lexi Thompson 2. Joanna Klatten 3. Sadena Parks 4. M-A Leblanc 5. Carlota Ciganda

282.8 280.2 274.0 273.2 272.3

Greens in regulation %

1. Ha Na Jang 2. Anna Nordqvist 3. Lexi Thompson 4. So Yeon Ryu 5. Stacy Lewis

78.7 78.3 77.9 75.4 74.2

The 3rd Annual Matt Madness 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on

Saturday, August 6th at Sauk Valley Community College. Registration Forms can be picked up at JW’s restaurant in Rock Falls or by contacting Mike Anderson at 815-441-1493 or by e-mail mkjnanderson@gmail.com

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MLB | CARDINALS 5, METS 4

Molina, Wong double Cardinals past Mets St. Louis mounts ninth-inning comeback to earn win, snap Familia’s save streak

BY MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer

NEW YORK – Yadier Molina and pinch-hitter Kolten Wong each stroked an RBI double in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals ended Jeurys Familia’s streak of 52 straight saves in rallying past the New York Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Yoenis Cespedes hit a goahead homer off Adam Wainwright to cap a three-run comeback in the seventh that gave the Mets a 4-3 lead. But then Familia, who hadn’t blown a regular-season save opportunity since July 30 last year, finally faltered.

Jedd Gyorko drew a one-out walk in the ninth, and was replaced by pinch-runner Randal Grichuk. Molina hit the next pitch to deep center field, and Grichuk scored standing up to tie it.

Molina was thrown out at third by Familia (2-2) on pinchhitter Jeremy Hazelbaker’s comebacker, but Hazelbaker

stole second and scored when Wong lined a double just inside the left-field line.

Familia’s franchise-record saves streak was the thirdlongest in major league history behind Eric Gagne (84) and Tom Gordon (54).

Jonathan Broxton (3-2) tossed a scoreless eighth, and Seung Hwan Oh got three quick outs for his sixth save.

Including a split of Tuesday’s doubleheader, St. Louis took two of three from the Mets in a matchup of NL wild-card contenders. It was only the second time in the past decade that the Cardinals have won a road series against the Mets.

Logan Verrett pitched seven efficient innings, and slumping Neil Walker went 3-for-3 with a base on balls for the thirdplace Mets, who have alternated wins and losses in their last 13 games. They dropped 5½ games behind NL East-leading Washington.

New York did manage to keep

Gyorko and the rest of St. Louis’ hitters in the ballpark after the Cardinals had homered in 17 consecutive games – their longest streak since a club-record run of 19 games in 2006.

Gyorko went deep in both ends of Tuesday’s doubleheader, giving him seven homers in nine games.

Matt Holliday hit a two-run double off Verrett with two outs in the third, and Matt Adams followed with an RBI double that made it 3-1.

Wainwright, who entered 3-0 with a 0.93 ERA in July, nursed that lead until the seventh, repeatedly pitching out of trouble. He nearly did so again after striking out Curtis Granderson and Asdrubal Cabrera with runners at the corners.

But then Travis d’Arnaud scored on a wild pitch, and Cespedes socked a two-run homer off the facing of the secAP ond deck in left-center on the The Cardinals’ Kolten Wong hits a go-ahead RBI double off 117th and final pitch from the Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia during the ninth inning of Wednesday’s game in New York. The Cardinals won 5-4.

34-year-old Wainwright.

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t Baez went deep on a full-count pitch against Anthony Ranaudo (1-1) to chase the right-hander in his White Sox debut.

Ranaudo didn’t allow a hit until Kris Bryant’s solo homer with one out in the sixth tied the score 1-1. Bryant’s 26th homer matched his total last season when he was NL Rookie of the Year.

After Ben Zobrist’s RBI double in the eighth, Russell followed two hitters later with his 12th homer to help the Cubs end a two-game slide and snap the White Sox’s four-game winning streak.

Ranaudo allowed three runs and two hits – both

homers – in 6 2/3 innings, and smacked an oppositefield homer in the fifth for his first major league hit to give the White Sox a 1-0 lead.

The 6-foot-7 Ranaudo, acquired from Texas on May 12, was 5-3 with 3.20 ERA at Triple-A Charlotte in 13 starts. In two games with the Rangers this season, the 26-year-old righty was 1-0, but had a 17.18 ERA and walked eight – including five in a May 10 game against the White Sox. He was better than that in his 10th major league start and 14th appearance.

Ranaudo’s homer was the first by a White Sox pitcher since Mark Buehrle went deep on June 14, 2009, at Milwaukee.

t “When he didn’t play tennis, and I did, I smoked him,” Layla said.

“Really bad,” Antonio added.

Elijah hasn’t quite mastered the service toss yet, but has his own way to put the ball over the net against his brother or sister.

“You throw it up in the air and it bounces on the ground,” Elijah said.

The kids’ maternal grandmother, Lois Gillespie, put her own three children – Erik, Neil, and Kate – through Emma Hubbs Classic competition starting from when they were 3 years old. She’s thrilled to be guiding her grandchildren on the same path.

“I’m hoping they learn how to play well with others,” Gillespie said. “I hope they learn tennis etiquette, and that winning is important, but how you play the game with others is more important.”

Doubles play is Antonio’s favorite part of the Classic. He paired with Jameson Ryan in 11 doubles action, and is happy to have someone there to help him.

“I like my partner, and how I played,” Antonio said. “Doubles is really fun, and that’s what I like about playing doubles. I like having fun.

“When you mess up in singles, it’s your fault,” he added, “but you have a partner to be there with you in doubles.”

Layla paired with Ryan Partington in 11 mixed doubles action.

Her favorite part of the Classic is the games competition, especially Knock-Out, and she has learned a lot about making her serves count while playing this week.

“I learned how to try new things in tennis,” Layla said. “I’ve learned how to get my serves in the box.

“You have to do the right form and stuff. Don’t swing it really fast.”

Elijah said that he likes tennis because he “can get people out”

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Katelyn Grell of Sterling returns a serve Wednesday during the 26th annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic. when he plays Knock-Out. His favorite game is Alligator, a hitting exercise where kids try to get the ball over the net. The goal of the game is to try to not lay horizontal – like an alligator – on the tennis court.

“If you miss a net shot, you lose an arm,” Elijah said, “then when you lose the next one, you lose a leg, then if you lose the next one, then you’re on your knees, then if you lose the next one, then you’re sitting down, then if you lose the next one you’re laying down.”

Today is the final day of age-

level competition at the Classic, with the 13 girls singles, 15 boys singles, 18 girls doubles, and 18 boys doubles divisions competing. Four-square competition for 8-to-10-year-olds begins at 9 a.m.

Completing his first year at the Classic, Antonio looks forward to playing in the 13-year-old division next year, despite being a couple of years younger than the limit.

“It looks pretty fun,” Antonio said. “I just figured it is something to do this summer. Now I really like it, so I want to do it next year.”

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WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Local tennis Wednesday’s results 26th annual Emma Hubbs Classic * – head-to-head win 11 mixed doubles division 1. Grace Ferguson, Kaiser Khawaja 8 points 2. Layla Tablante, Ryan Partington 6 11 girls doubles 1. Addison Arjes, Grace Ferguson 8 2. Arianna Tate, Karlyanna Tate 3 15 girls doubles 1. Katelyn Grell, Abby Aitken 19* 2. Avery Meyer, Riley Bally 19 3. Alexis Sneek, Elena Castillo 6 4. Madelyn Ryan, Carmen Dieken 4 18 girls singles 1. Avery Meyer 23* 2. Erin Vits 23 3. Abby Aitken 13 4. Sara Ackerson 11 5. Alane Bratt 10 11 boys doubles 1. Antonio Tablante, Jameson Ryan 12 2. Landon Juckel, Eli Davidson 10 3. Ryan Partington, Kaiser Khawaja 2 13 boys singles 1. Lucas Healy 10 2. Jameson Ryan 1

MLB American League East Division

W L Pct GB Baltimore 58 42 .580 — Toronto 57 45 .559 2 Boston 55 44 .556 2½ New York 52 49 .515 6½ Tampa Bay 39 61 .390 19 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 57 42 .576 — Detroit 54 48 .529 4½ Chicago 50 51 .495 8 Kansas City 49 51 .490 8½ Minnesota 37 63 .370 20½ West Division

W L Pct GB Texas 58 44 .569 — Houston 55 46 .545 2½ Seattle 51 49 .510 6 Oakland 47 55 .461 11 Los Angeles 45 56 .446 12½ Wednesday’s results Washington 4, Cleveland 1 San Diego 8, Toronto 4 Detroit 4, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 3, L.A. Dodgers 1 Colorado 3, Baltimore 1 Pittsburgh 10, Seattle 1 Chicago Cubs 8, Chicago White Sox 1 Oakland 6, Texas 4 Atlanta 9, Minnesota 7 Houston 4, N.Y. Yankees 1 Kansas City 7, L.A. Angels 5 Today’s games Baltimore (Jimenez 5-9) at Minnesota (Gibson 3-6), 6:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Sale 14-3) at Chicago Cubs (Lackey 7-7), 7:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 6-8) at Texas (Hamels 11-2), 7:05 p.m.

Boston (Price 9-7) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 8-8), 9:05 p.m.

Friday’s games Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

Baltimore at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Houston at Detroit, 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Oakland at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

Boston at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 59 42 .584 — Miami 55 46 .545 4 New York 53 47 .530 5½ Philadelphia 46 57 .447 14 Atlanta 35 66 .347 24 Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago 60 40 .600 — St. Louis 54 47 .535 6½ Pittsburgh 52 48 .520 8 Milwaukee 43 56 .434 16½ Cincinnati 40 61 .396 20½ West Division

W L Pct GB San Francisco 59 42 .584 — Los Angeles 57 45 .559 2½ Colorado 49 52 .485 10 San Diego 44 58 .431 15½ Arizona 42 59 .416 17 Wednesday’s results Miami 11, Philadelphia 1 Washington 4, Cleveland 1 San Diego 8, Toronto 4 Tampa Bay 3, L.A. Dodgers 1 Cincinnati 2, San Francisco 1 Colorado 3, Baltimore 1 Pittsburgh 10, Seattle 1 St. Louis 5, N.Y. Mets 4 Chicago Cubs 8, Chicago White Sox 1 Arizona 8, Milwaukee 1 Atlanta 9, Minnesota 7 Today’s games Colorado (Anderson 3-3) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 6-5), 12:10 p.m.

Arizona (Ray 5-9) at Milwaukee (Davies 7-4), 1:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Nola 5-9) at Atlanta (Wisler 4-10), 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Wacha 5-7) at Miami (Fernandez 12-4), 6:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Sale 14-3) at Chicago Cubs (Lackey 7-7), 7:05 p.m.

Washington (Roark 9-6) at San Francisco (Cueto 13-2), 9:15 p.m.

Friday’s games Seattle at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 6:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

Washington at San Francisco, 9:15 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Diego, 9:40 p.m.

Wednesday’s box scores

CUBS 8, WHITE SOX 1 Chicago (A) Chicago (N)

ab r h bi ab r h bi Eaton rf 4 0 0 0 Fowler cf 4 0 0 0 Ti.Andr ss 4 0 1 0 A.Chpmn p 0 0 0 0 Me.Cbrr lf 3 0 0 0 Bryant 3b 3 2 1 1 Abreu 1b 4 0 1 0 Rizzo 1b 3 1 1 0 T.Frzer 3b 4 0 2 0 Zobrist lf 4 1 1 1 Shuck cf 2 0 0 0 M.Mntro c 2 1 0 0 Av.Grca ph 1 0 0 0 Russell ss 4 1 1 4 D.Nvrro c 3 0 0 0 Heyward rf 3 1 1 0 Sladino 2b 3 0 0 0 J.Baez 2b 4 1 1 2 Ranaudo p 3 1 1 1 Hammel p 2 0 0 0 Duke p 0 0 0 0 L Stlla ph 0 0 0 0 C.Flmer p 0 0 0 0 H.Rndon p 0 0 0 0 Ja.Trnr p 0 0 0 0 Szczur ph-cf 1 0 0 0 Totals 31 1 5 1 Totals 30 8 6 8 Chicago (A) 000 010 000 — 1 Chicago (N) 000 001 25x — 8 DP-Chicago (N) 1. LOB-Chicago (A) 5, Chicago (N) 5. 2B-T.Frazier (10), Zobrist (18). HR-Ranaudo (1), Bryant (26), Russell (12), J.Baez (11). SB-Ti.Anderson (4).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago (A) Ranaudo L,0-1 6 2/3 2 3 3 4 3 Duke 0 0 0 0 1 0 Fulmer 1/3 2 4 4 1 0 Turner 1 2 1 1 0 1 Chicago (N) Hammel W,10-5 7 5 1 1 2 7 Rondon H,1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Chapman 1 0 0 0 0 2 Duke pitched to 1 batter in the 7th C.Fulmer pitched to 4 batters in the 8th HBP-by Fulmer (Bryant).

Umpires-Home, Hunter Wendelstedt; First, Jerry Layne; Second, Scott Barry; Third, Tripp Gibson.

CARDINALS 5, METS 4 St. Louis New York

ab r h bi ab r h bi G.Grcia 2b-3b 4 0 0 0 Grndrsn rf 4 0 0 0 A.Diaz ss 5 1 2 0 Lagares cf 1 0 0 0 Pscotty rf 3 0 0 0 A.Cbrra ss 5 0 1 0 Hlliday lf 4 1 1 2 Cspedes lf 4 1 2 2 Oh p 0 0 0 0 Loney 1b 4 1 2 0 M.Adams 1b 4 0 1 1 N.Wlker 2b 3 0 3 1 Gyorko 3b 3 0 0 0 W.Flres 3b 4 0 1 0 Grichuk pr-cf 0 1 0 0 Cnforto cf 3 0 0 0 Molina c 4 0 2 1 Ad.Reed p 0 0 0 0 Pham cf 2 0 0 0 K.Jhnsn ph 1 0 0 0 Hzlbker ph-lf 1 1 0 0 Familia p 0 0 0 0 Wnwrght p 2 1 0 0 T.d’Arn c 4 1 2 0 Kkhefer p 0 0 0 0 Verrett p 1 0 0 0 J.Brxtn p 0 0 0 0 De Aza ph-rf 2 1 1 0 Wong ph-2b 1 0 1 1 Totals 33 5 7 5 Totals 36 4 12 3 St. Louis 003 000 002 — 5 New York 010 000 300 — 4 DP-St. Louis 1. LOB-St. Louis 6, New York 7. 2B-A.Diaz (24), Holliday (18), M.Adams (15), Molina (19), Wong (5), Loney (10). HRCespedes (22). SB-Hazelbaker (5), De Aza (3). CS-Pham (2). S-Verrett (3).

IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Wainwright 6 2/3 11 4 4 1 4 Kiekhefer 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Broxton W,3-2 1 1 0 0 0 1 Oh S,6-7 1 0 0 0 0 1 New York Verrett 7 5 3 3 3 7 Reed H,24 1 0 0 0 0 1 Familia L,2-2 BS,1 1 2 2 2 2 1 WP-Wainwright.

Umpires-Home, Mark Wegner; First, Mike Muchlinski; Second, Stu Scheuwater; Third, Mike Winters.

Golf PGA ChampionshipTee Times At Baltsurol Golf Club Springfield, N.J. Purse: TBA Yardage: 7,492; Par: 70 Thursday-Friday 1st hole-10th hole 6 a.m.-11:15 a.m. – Mark Brown, United States; Patton Kizzire, United States, Bradley Dredge, Wales.

6:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m. – Tommy Sharp, United States; Jon Curran, United States; K.J. Choi, South Korea.

6:20 a.m.-11:35 a.m. – Josh Speight, United States; Kristoffer Broberg, Sweden; Jason Kokrak, United States.

6:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. – Daniel Berger, United States; Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland; David Lingmerth, Sweden.

6:40 a.m.-11:55 a.m. – Aaron Baddely, Australia; Kevin Kisner, United States; Emiliano Grillo, Argentina.

6:50 a.m.-12:05 p.m. – Vijay Singh, Fiji; John Daly, United States; Padraig Harrington, Ireland.

7 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Victor Dubuisson, France; Marcus Fraser, Australia; James Hahn, United States.

7:10 a.m.-12:25 p.m. – Soren Kjeldsen, Denmark; Scott Hend, Australia; Billy Hurley III, United States.

7:20 a.m.-12:35 p.m. – Charley Hoffman, United States; Matt Jones, Australia; Rikard Karlberg, Sweden.

7:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – Robert Streb, United States; Vaughn Taylor, United States; Kevin Na, United States.

7:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m. – Roberto Castro, United States; Jonas Blixt, Sweden; Gregory Bourdy, France.

7:50 a.m.-1:05 p.m. – Omar Uresti, United States; Greg Chalmers, Australia; Ross Fisher, England.

8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. – David Muttitt, United States; Smylie Kaufman, United States; Zac Blair, United States.

11:15 a.m.-6 a.m. – Colt Knost, United States; Joe Summerhays, United States; Yuta Ikeda, Japan.

11:25 a.m.-6:10 a.m. – Ryan Palmer, United States; Rob Labritz, United States; Gary Woodland, United States.

11:35 a.m.-6:20 a.m. – Scott Piercy, United States; Alex Noren, Sweden; Andrew Johnston, United States.

11:45 a.m.-6:30 a.m. – Rocco Mediate, United States; Rich Berberian Jr., United States; Shaun Micheel, United States.

11:55 a.m.-6:40 a.m. – Anirban Lahiri, India; Tony Finau, United States; Matthew Fitzpatrick, England.

12:05 p.m.-6:50 a.m. – Luke Donald, England; Matt Kuchar, United States; Danny Lee, New Zealand.

12:15 p.m.-7 a.m. – Francesco Molinari, Italy; Shane Lowry, Ireland; Jim Furyk, United States.

12:25 p.m.-7:10 a.m. – Sergio Garcia, Spain; Jordan Spieth, United States; Bubba Watson, United States.

12:35 p.m.-7:20 a.m. – Justin Rose, England; Patrick Reed, United States; Charl Schwartzel, South Africa.

12:45 p.m.-7:30 a.m. – Danny Willett, England; Dustin Johnson, United States; Henrik Stenson, Sweden.

12:55 p.m.-7:40 a.m. – Graeme McDowell, Northern Ireland; Webb Simpson, United States; Louis Oosthuizen, South Africa.

1:05 p.m.-7:50 a.m. – Ben Polland, United States; Ryan Moore, United States; Kyle Reifers, United States.

1:15 p.m.-8 a.m. – Mitch Lowe, United States; Younghan Song, South Korea; Kevin Streelman, United States.

10th hole-1st hole 6 a.m.-11:15 a.m. – Chris Kirk, United States; Wyatt Worthington, United States; Freddie Jacobson, Sweden.

6:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m. – Brian Gaffney, United States; Jeunghun Wang, South Korea; Jason Bohn, United States.

6:20 a.m.-11:35 a.m. – J.B. Holmes, United States; Brian Stuard, United States; Hideki Matsuyama, Japan.

6:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. – Matt Dobyns, United States; Tyrrell Hatton, England; Harris English, United States.

6:40 a.m.-11:55 a.m. – Ernie Els, South Africa; Rickie Fowler, United States; Zach Johnson, United States.

6:50 a.m.-12:05 p.m. – Jimmy Walker, United States; Chris Wood, England; Branden Grace, South Africa.

7 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Rafa Cabrera-Bello, Spain; Justin Thomas, United States; Paul Casey, England.

7:10 a.m.-12:25 p.m. – Brandt Snedeker, United States; Brooks Koepka, United States; Lee Westwood, England.

7:20 a.m.-12:35 p.m. – Keegan Bradley, United States; Adam Scott, Australia; Jamie Donaldson, Wales.

7:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – Phil Mickelson, United States; Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland; Jason Day, Australia.

7:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m. – Bill Haas, United States; Andy Sullivan, England; Jamie Lovemark, United States.

7:50 a.m.-1:05 p.m. – Rod Perry, United States; George Coetzee, South Africa; Hideto Tanihara, Japan.

8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. – Nicolas Colsaerts, Belgium; Ryan Helminen, United States; Jhonattan Vegas, Venezuela.

11:15 a.m.-6 a.m. – Michael Block, United States; John Senden, Australia; Harold Varner III, United States.

11:25 a.m.-6:10 a.m. – Johan Kok, United States; Troy Merritt, United States; Kevin Chappell, United States.

11:35 a.m.-6:20 a.m. – Thorbjorn Olesen, Denmark; Fabian Gomez, Argentina; Russell Henley, United States.

11:45 a.m.-6:30 a.m. – David Toms, United States; Rich Beem, United States; Steve Stricker, United States.

11:55 a.m.-6:40 a.m. – James Morrison, England; Brandon Stone, South Africa; Billy Horschel, United States.

12:05 p.m.-6:50 a.m. – Jason Dufner, United States; Y.E. Yang, South Korea; Martin Kaymer, Germany.

12:15 p.m.-7 a.m. – Brendan Steele, United States; Bernd Wiesberger, Australia, Byeong Hun An, South Korea.

12:25 p.m.-7:10 a.m. – Marc Leishman, Australia; Russell Knox, Scotland; Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Thailand.

12:35 p.m.-7:20 a.m. – Thongchai Jaidee, Thailand; Jim Herman, United States; Thomas Pieters, Belgium.

12:45 p.m.-7:30 a.m. – Soomin Lee, South Korea; Joost Luiten, The Netherlands; William McGirt, United States.

12:55 p.m.-7:40 a.m. – K.T. Kim, South Korea; Brad Lardon, United States; Peter Malnati, United States.

1:05 p.m.-7:50 a.m. – Daniel Summerhays, United States; Rich Schuller, United States; Cameron Tringale, United States.

1:15 p.m.-8 a.m. – Bryce Molder, United States; Brad Ott, United States; Si Woo Kim, South Korea.

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t The Bears needed six different O-line combinations in 2015, and eight the year prior, after being one of three NFL clubs to start the same five for 16 games in 2013.

Kyle Long admitted there will undoubtedly be some growing pains, but he’ll attempt to spread the wisdom he learned as a rookie starter with guys like Cody Whitehair and Hroniss Grasu.

“Yeah, it’s something I’ve had to deal with,” Long said. “Everybody’s been a rookie at one point if you’ve been in the league, so to have a guy in his shoes come in, highly drafted guy who understands the pressure on him, he wants to make sure that everything’s taken care of on his end prior to getting to camp, so he’s done a good job of staying on top of workouts and everything.”

Long’s advice for Whitehair? Bring a couple comfortable pillows to get his rest, and keep doing what he’s been doing.

But for all the newcomers, from Whitehair to Jordan Howard to undrafted tight end Ben Braunecker, it’s the guys who remain that could help this offense ascend.

“I think it will be good having Kevin White back healthy, and Alshon [Jeffery] stay healthy this season,” Pace said.

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If Alshon Jeffery (above) and Kevin White can stay healthy, they would form a strong receiver tandem that would help the Bears’ offensive production.

“Those are going to be important things – the health of our receivers.”

Indeed, a run-first offense will be maximized if Jeffery and White are healthy, attracting safety attention and getting downfield. Cutler is optimistic – cautiously – by what he’s seen so far.

“I thought that was pretty seamless,” Cutler said of the transition from Adam Gase to Dowell Loggains at offensive coordinator. “We had some new guys out there, especially up front, kind

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“Getting Alshon back for the minicamp I thought was big for us. He had a great attitude, he was happy to be out there with us, and Kevin made some steps coming off that year of injuries, getting him back into the offense, you know, the normal guys were making plays. So it wasn’t that much different than the year before. Guys were a little bit more aware of what we were trying to accomplish, which made it a little bit easier.”

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FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -v.- SONDRA BRIESE, et al Defendant 12 CH 56 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on September 1, 2016, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17231 CHASE ROAD, Fulton, IL 61252 Property Index No. 07-03-451-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $462,836.63.

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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 11-8400-0003. E-Mail: mmckee@hrolaw.com July 28, August 4th & 11th 2016

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July 28 & Aug. 4, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -v.- SONDRA BRIESE, et al Defendant 12 CH 56 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on September 1, 2016, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF OLD LOT 2, AS SURVEYED APRIL 12, 1871 BY C.R. ROOD AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 29, WHICH IS 69.05 FEET SOUTH OF A STEEL ROD SET FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID OLD LOT 2; THENCE WESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 96 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS MEASURED IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION FROM THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 851.86 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 16 SECONDS MEASURED IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 352.39 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE EASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 42 SECONDS MEASURED IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 892.58 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID OLD LOT 2; THENCE NORTHERLY, ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID OLD LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 315.91 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, (EXCEPTING THAT PART OF SAID LOT, IF ANY, LYING IN THE EAST 60 RODS OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 3).

Commonly known as 17231 CHASE ROAD, Fulton, IL 61252 Property Index No. 07-03-451-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $462,836.63.

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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 118400-0003. E-Mail: mmckee@hrolaw.com July 28, August 4th & 11th 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY-MORRISON, ILLINOIS AMOS FINANCIAL, LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

MARILYN E. SMITH, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR OF GARY E. SMITH; CITY OF ROCK FALLS; CAPITAL ONE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF GARY E. SMITH; MARK A. JACKSON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GARY E. SMITH; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT 15 CH 108 Address: 800 E. 2nd Street Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 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 June 8, 2016, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on September 1, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Whiteside County Court House, 200 East Knox St. 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE, EXCEPT THE SOUTHERLY 30 FEET THEREOF, IN THOME'S RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT THREE IN ALICE EUGENIA COOK'S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 800 E. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 P.I.N.: 11-27-201-001 The real estate is improved with a single family property.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $68,768.36 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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 and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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

IF 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe, Suite 1125, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710.

Please refer to file number COM IL 15 0299.

Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # COM IL 15 0299 I699577 July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY-MORRISON, ILLINOIS AMOS FINANCIAL, LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

MARILYN E. SMITH, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR OF GARY E. SMITH; CITY OF ROCK FALLS; CAPITAL ONE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF GARY E. SMITH; MARK A. JACKSON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GARY E. SMITH; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT 15 CH 108 Address: 800 E. 2nd Street Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 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 June 8, 2016, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on September 1, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Whiteside County Court House, 200 East Knox St. 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 800 E. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 P.I.N.: 11-27-201-001 The real estate is improved with a single family property.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $68,768.36 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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 and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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

IF 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe, Suite 1125, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number COM IL 15 0299.

Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # COM IL 15 0299 I699577 July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 2016

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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 to qualify effort 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.

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NOTICEPURto the SUANT Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every busiopportunity ness must be registered with the Illinois SeDepartcurities ment. Protect yourself and get the facts before you over your hand 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.

Great Garage Sales Call

284-2222

A UNIQUE HOME

1001 Locust Street, Sterling Sitting on 2 lots and ready to move into. Gracious entryway leading to living room and den. The other side has formal dining room leading to large eat-in kitchen. 4 Large bedrooms on 2nd floor. This is a Must See! #09246002 $189,900

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Call Louise Gibbons 815-632-8942

Sauk Sauk Valley Valley

110 E. LYNN BLVD. STERLING, IL 61081 • (815) 625-3722 1319 N. GALENA AVE. DIXON, IL 61021 • (815)284-4663

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EDUCATION

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The Whiteside Area Career Center has an opening for a Computer Technology Instructor Candidates must have a min. of 60 hrs of college credit & a min. of 2000 hrs employment in Computer Tech.; or a min. of 8000 hrs employment in Computer Tech.

Send letter of application & resume to: Paula Rademacher; Whiteside Area Career Center 1608 Fifth Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 Phone: (815)6265810.

WRVS/WACC is an EOE.

HEALTH / MEDICAL

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NEW TODAY ✭ NOW HIRING ✭ RN, LPN, CNA & Nurse Manager Looking for a change?

We are looking for experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our nursing team.

Sign on Bonuses up to $3500 for CNAs! We offer an excellent starting wage, 401K, vacation, Potential SIGN ON BONUSES and much more!

For an immediate interview, apply in person or call Lynette at (815) 284-3393.

Dixon

Check out the great houses listed for sale in Sauk Valley Media’s Classified section!

CALL 815-284-2222 OR 815-625-3600 TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD

View Classifieds Online!

Locate the items you want to buy or sell! www. saukvalley. com

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021

EMPLOYMENT

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Amboy C.U.S.D. #272 is seeking applicants for the position of Long-Term Substitute for Spanish. Must have Middle School Spanish Endorsement To apply go to www.roe47.org Looking for a Class A Truck Driver Home every night, some weekends required, must have a clean driving record, hauling ag products, minimum 2 yrs. exp.

815-438-7821

by Luis Campos

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

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

EMPLOYMENT

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FT Mechanic Position Available Experience with AG FARM EQUIPMENT preferred.

Benefits include insurance, uniforms & 401K. Apply in person at

SLOAN IMPLEMENT

26208 US HWY 52 Lanark, IL

GRAIN MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT A progressive and growing grain company is currently seeking a Grain Merchandising Assistant.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Communicate Market changes to Farmers, Negotiate price contracts with farmers, purchase grain commodities, facilitate the resales of grain commodities. Assist in the logistics and storage of commodities as needed, maintenance and repair of grain and handling equipment and facilities, grain quality control. CDL is required for the delivery of feed if needed. Full time position with benefits.

Salary dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Please send replies to Box #:1344 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

Mr. Nifty Cleaners in Sterling needs a Presser Person Please apply in person, 1102 E. 4th St., Sterling.

815-625-9386

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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)) Rock Falls Day Care Center has openings for infants, toddlers and preschool children. Hot meals & snacks, 4C's accepted, DCFS license #434726 Call 815-625-0106 or visit us at 729 W. Rt. 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071

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LOOKING FOR QUALITY CARRIERS Sauk Valley Media Telegraph 3200 E. Lincolnway 815-625-3600 ext. 5301 113 S. Peoria Sterling, IL 61081 Dixon, IL 61021

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For motor route availability call David Sheets 815-625-3600 ext. 5311

Team Leaders Micron Industries is currently seeking Production and Shipping Team Leaders. The successful candidate will possess the following: • • • • •

Ability to plan production activities, develop schedules, adjust & balance production lines & equipment to successfully meet quality and delivery requirements Ability to use independent judgment, solve problems and make decisions Capable of training others through demonstration/explanation Knowledge of ERP system Strong written & verbal communication skills; solid computer skills

We offer a competitive salary, and a full benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision discounts, life insurance, AD&D, and a number of voluntary plans.

Micron is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For consideration, please submit your resume and salary requirements to: Micron Industries Attn: Human Resources 1801 Westwood Drive Sterling, IL 61081 mkelly@micronpower.com SM-ST6873-0729

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A CAREER AS A ROCK FALLS POLICE OFFICER? The Rock Falls Board of Fire and Police Commissioners are seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer and will conduct entrance examinations at the Rock Falls Middle School on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Physical Ability examination will be administered at 9:00 a.m. and the written exam will follow.

Requirements 1. Resident of the State of Illinois.

2. Valid driver’s license 3. Valid Firearms Owner Identification Card 4. Must be 21 years of age and not reached your 35th birthday 5. Have a high school diploma or equivalent

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Now Hiring FullTime Electrician Specialist at the Sterling Park District.

View complete job description and apply online at www.sterling parks.org.

P.T. Kitchen Help Apply in person at Joe's Pizza, 119 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon.

No phone calls please.

Farm truck and/or tractor Drivers needed for Fall harvest, PT. Exp. req. 815-499-0463

6. Must pass physical exam, skills evaluation, and written examination 7. Be of good moral character and pass an in-depth background check.

Fringe benefits include: Good pension plan, medical insurance, paid vacation, overtime pay and uniform allowance.

Application forms may be obtained at the Rock Falls Police Department located at 1013 7th Avenue, Rock Falls IL and must be completed no later than Friday, August 5, 2016 on or before 5:00 p.m. All applications submitted must include a copy of your driver’s license, High School

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Have car- will travel. Call Bob. 815440-8937

Diploma or G.E.D. and your DD-214 (if applicable).

THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Rock Falls Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

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TO OUR

READERS:

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

Wanted-Cab Driver. Must be 25 years old and have driving clean record. Must know Dixon area. Apply at 120 Commercial Alley Dixon, IL. Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, Illinois is currently looking for nurses for full time day and 2nd shift.

Apply within at 403 Scenic St. in Morrison or email Stephanie. neas@windosrmanor.com

Join The Team!

Earn up to $35,000 Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department. This entry level position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, direct mail pieces and much more.

Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way.

If you are looking for change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer

TIRED OF WORKING IN A NURSING HOME? It’s time to join our team of qualified individuals providing residential support to individuals with developmental disabilities! We are hiring,

RN for the Sterling Area

Benefits Include: Health insurance, 401K, flexible benefits plan, paid holidays, paid training and more!

Apply in person at Casa Willis 910 Woodburn Ave. Sterling IL, 61081 SM-ST6875-0729

For more info visit www.ddhomes.net 815-625-4444

Thursday, July 28, 2016

SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Clock/Watch Repair

FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises •Appraisal Services Professional Jeweler for over 25 years.

KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321

Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown

815-989-8320

Asphalt Fritz Asphalt Sealing

Commercial – Residential Shawn Von Holten 815-499-2940 **FRANKLIN** MAINTENANCE •Pothole Repair •Hot Pour •Crack Filling •Seal Coating •Line Striping Bonded-Insured 815-284-6806

T & M PAVING

*Asphalt paving & Patch work * Seal Coating *Skid loader/ Dump Truck Work (Concrete Removal, Dirt and Gravel Hauling) Call for free, no obligation estimates 815-499-7195.

Locally owned And Operated.

Over 25 Years Asphalt Exp. Fully Insured

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Bicycles

Concrete Contractors

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 38 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026

Gutters

Painting

HOLMAN MASONRY Brick, Block, alltypes of Stone.

Tile and Tuckpointing.

20+ Years Exp. *Free Estimates* Call Canaan Holman 619-381-7339 ➊SIMON MASONARY➊ Brick, Block & Stone Work, Griding & Truckpointing New & Repair NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Chimneys & Foundations Bonded and Ins. ★Free Est.★ Call Cris Sosa 312-771-1310

Dumpster Rental

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Seamless Gutters for Residential, Industrial & Commercial Needs •Leaf Free Gutter Protection Systems •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

Handyman JB SERVICES •Power Washing •Gutter Cleaning •Deck & Yard Maintenance •Painting & Remodeling •Floor Installation & Maintenance •Siding Installation Anything Odd Jobs ★Free Estimates★ 815-440-1280 Ask for John

•Quality Work •Fair Rates •Friendly Service •Drywall/ Plaster Repair •Deck Refinishing •Pressure Washing ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ For a FREE quote call 815-213-3383 PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165 Working Girl Painting Taking care of all your painting needs!

Interior & Exterior •Wall paper Removal •Decks & fences •Small home repairs Call Shirley for Free Estimate 815-508-6131 Serving the the Sauk Valley area for over 10 years!

Insured

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!â€? •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986

Frank's Anything Power Washing Stripping Paint & Cleaning Homes, Decks, Driveways Commercial & Residential * Fully Insured * Call 815-213-0675

(815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm.com

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement REYES REMODELING & DRY WALL Complete Line of Remodeling & Dry Wall •Carpentry •Kitchens •Bath •Basements No Job Too Small! ★40 years★ experience 815-535-8488

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

Call Ben 815-590-2694

Remodeling

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

âœśSince 1981âœś â—†Home Improvement â—†New Construction

205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.grc.bike Tuesday - Friday • 10 - 6 Saturday • 8-1

Cleaning Service

Furniture Restoration Strip, Refinish, Repair Re-glue, Touch-ups Anselmo's Inc. 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519

Gutter Cleaning GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

Gutters American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company�

Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

Store your vehicle out of the weather, indoors, at a secure location!

Competitive rates!

Contact Kyle today!

(815)440-3755

✰CORNER✰ STORAGE

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Landscaping Two Brothers Lawn & Garden Call now!

815-994-8619 for a list of services We'll arrive on site for a FREE QUOTE

Lawn Care BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073 BOB BOYD LAWN CARE SERVICES •Mowing• •Leaf Cleanup• Free Estimates Reasonable Rates Fully Insured 815-973-0699

Roofing

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•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

Lawn Service Commercial & Residential Includes Mowing Trimming Bushes & Scrubs Call Ethan 815-441-6812

Roofing/Siding

Painting

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

BALAYTI PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Light Carpentry Pressure Washing 35 Years Experience Insured - References Cell #815-440-2202

DALE COLLIN STUMP GRINDING 815-564-7892 Insured FREE Estimates Clean Up Available All stumps ground out 8-10 inches below ground. • Lawn Mowing & Rototilling 20 Yrs. Experience

Tree Service “Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

The Softener Man 815-323-1622

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Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677 Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Will meet or beat any written tree estimates.

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Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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Get your ad noticed!

CALL

625-3600 OR 284-2222

To place your AD TODAY! CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY dailyGAZETTE

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AUCTIONS

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**PETROLIANA AUCTION** August 13th 9am 710 Lincoln Street - Minonk, IL GAS PUMPS GLOBES METAL & PLASTIC SIGNS CUSHMAN DELIVERY CAR 1987 CORVETTE ******MORE****** www.centralilli noisauctions.net REAL ESTATE AUCTION August 24th 6PM 24 W. Division Amboy, IL 2 Story - 3BR Home, Wood siding, basement, garage, shed, Handyman's Special!

Lenny Bryson 815-946-4120 www.lenny brysonauctioneer. com Stennerson Early Tractors & Traction Engine Auction August 6th 10am 4427 Blaine Road, Poplar Grove, IL Tractors, Crawlers, Implements, Parts, Literature, Farm Toys, More! www.aumannauc tions.com

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

815-718-2281 Nate Nicklaus

Water Softeners

CLARK'S

Randy L. Moore

Furniture Refinished

Ashton Vehicle Storage

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or Re/Roof, or Reside your home!

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

MIDWEST FORESTRY UNLIMITED “Every Job. Done Right.â€? •Forest Management Plans •Timber Stand Improvement •Timber Harvest •Invasive Species Removal •Tree Planting ------------We are insured and highly certified serving Northwest Illinois.

Contact: Luke 815-441-0091 Paul 217-840-7632

*Tree Removal *Trimming *Lot Clearing Fully Insured & FREE Estimates Through Month of October Remove One Tree Get Free Stump Removal

Storage

Stump Removal

815-626-1333

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Serving the Sauk Valley Area for over 15 years. •Garages •Additions •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Gutters •Interior/Exterior •New Construction & Re-Construction Residential, Industrial, Commercial •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

Tree Service

High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

Summer

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Affordable Painting Service

Power Washing

Concrete Workz Sidewalks • Steps Driveways • Patios Floors Exposed & stamped concrete Poured walls/ retaining walls Skidloader work & Hauling *Free Estimates *Insured 815-441-6126 All Types of Concrete Work

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Fri. & Sat. 7-3 291 IL Route 2 Rock River Estates Lot # 434 Collect. of Precious Teddy's, Circle of Friends, Porcelain masks, mugs, 2 elect. saws, fishing tools, small applcs., wagon, smoker, grill, others too numerous to mention.

Fri. & Sat. 7am-1pm 1120 N. Dement Huge Garage Sale Boys name brand clothing, toys, athletic equip., com.

Equip., lawn mower, tv(s), home dĂŠcor., & much more.

Fri. & Sat. 9-6 606 Peoria Ave. Huge Estate Sale Antique furniture and toys, vintage sheet music and books, glass party ware, milk glass, Mexican folk art, china, silverware, fabrics, upright Piano & misc.

Cash Only Please Friday & Saturday 8-3pm 1924 W. 1st St. Great Sale!

Friday 8-4pm Sat. 8-Noon 1110 Chestnut Ave. Wing back recliner, recliner, Lazyboy small desk, toaster, & pans, pots wheeled walker w/ back & seat, walker, Minnkata fishing motor, holiday decor, clothes for all, lots of misc.

Friday & Sat. 9am-6pm 577 Penrose Rd. HUGE Moving/ Living Estate Tag Sale of owner: Judith Near Every room & if full! garage Beautiful bedroom day beds, set, computerized organ, newer sewing machine, 2 sofas, living room furniture, hoosier, antique table & washer, chairs, dryer, refrigerator, child's old riding tractor, another garage full with tools/etc. , pool table, roll top desk, FULL another kitchen, LOTS OF COLLECTIONS & SMALLS including, vintage toys, dolls, raccoons, Christmas, way too much to list! CASH ONLY. We are even offering the car (2006 Buick). home newly listed.

See pics & info. at estatesales.net Sale assisted by “Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services�

815-590-7021 Thurs & Fri. 3 - 7 Saturday 7 - 1 1109 Chestnut Ave. Vintage/country wood table, metal stand, assorted size scrubs, yard ornaments & chairs, , housewares, name brand clothing, Pink, AE, Abercrombie & Fitch, Northface, shoes, blue jeans, sizes sm – xlg & so much more!

MORRISON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 7-1 16173 Hazel Rd. Estate Sale Antiques, records, tools, horse tack, military items, & much more!

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ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Fri. & Sat. 8-2 2901 A. St. Furniture, household items, grills, smoker, tools,records, John Deere & much more!

Fri. 8-3, Sat. 8-12 71 Carriage Hill Dr. (Northland Hills Subdv.)

4 Family Sale Ford Expedition, items, household toys, furniture, plus size to infant clothing and misc.

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

ABC Border Collie puppies, 8wks. Blk & wht. males $450, brn./wht. females $500.

Shots & wormed. Call 815631-7391 (no text)

10' x 19' covered car port w/ extra parts, $500/obo 815-441-5353

Fri. & Sat., 8am-?

1316 9th Ave. Boys clothes size 5/6. Toddler toys, tricycles, air hockey table, stroller, car seats, puzzles, books, mega blocks, Lightning McQueen shelf, chalkboard/ dry erase easel, kitchen items and more!

Fri. 7-2 Sat. 8-11 1015 Avenue D Moving Sale computer parts, books, kitchen items, ladders, tools, transit handicap van w/ scooter, lots & lots of misc. items

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

Fri. 8-3 & Sat. 8-1 728 Broadway Moving Sale Many furniture items, yard items, 2 desks & chairs, lots of crafts, some antiques, electronic items, universal weight set, fishing items, rods & reels, paperback books, some jewelry, ladies shoes, etc. & lots of misc. items, lots of free things & many more on Sat.

Fri. 9-5 Sat. 9-1 110 S. 2nd Ave. (next to tattoo shop) Huge Estate Sale!

2 utility trailers, mini bike, 2 SBC 350 engines, car parts, tires, rims, commercial threader,wood & metal signs, misc. advertising, much of it local, NWSW, CJ speed, etc., granite wear, class wear, pottery , antiques, collectibles, vintage toys & fishing goods, wood boxed, crocks, lamps, decoys, coffee grinder, clocks, lots of smalls, tools, candy machine, gumball machine, lots of shelving units, CB radio, vintage radios, gun cabinet, furniture, beer signs, erector sets, tins, cans, gas cans, shovels, rocks, lead, chairs, photography equip., motorcycle, LOTS, LOTS, LOTS

Fri., Sat. & Sunday 8:30-2 1507 6th Avenue Name brand clothes adult-kids, shoes, purses, frames, PSP like new! $100, Barbie dream house $60, lots of kids items and misc!

Don't Miss!

APPLIANCES

710

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

FOOD PRODUCE

750

NEW TODAY Michigan Red Haven Peaches & Blueberries Delivery Friday Aug. 5, 12 & 19 2mi. South of Morrison on Rt. 78 on the left.

May pre-order 877-369-2442 or 269-358-6789

FURNITURE

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72” Flexsteel Sofa Exc. Cond. $100 815-626-3965 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477 New & used furniture & all size beds wholesale Washer, dryer, recliner, sofa, table & stoves, chairs, 110v.A/C, dressers 815-718-4385

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2015 Grasshopper 727K EFI, 61” front mount w/ power fold deck, less than 30 hrs., has full warranty, extra blades, (pd. over $13,000 new) asking $10,500/obo 815-875-7892

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2 adjacent graves in The Garden of Faith at Chapel Hill, Dixon. $1590 for both. 503-9313389.

7' Valley Pool Table, good cond., $500/obo Call 815535-8355 after 5 pm 9 piece White wrought iron patio furniture.

Good cond. $600.

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Need 16hp Kohler vertical shaft. Older engine. Call 815284-6792 One Quarter Grain fed Angus Beef $2 per pound hanging weight Glenn Peterson 815-772-2004 Schwinn Multispeed bike,unisex.

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FARM SERVICES

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NEW TODAY Farm truck and/or Drivers tractor needed for Fall harvest, PT. Exp. req. 815-499-0463.

AUTOMOBILES

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1984 Corvette, bronze, 350 automatic, Exc. cond.

New carpet & exhaust. $4,000.

815-441-5353.

1996 Chevy Lumina, 154k mi., $500 815-625-3375 2001 SS Camaro convertible 350V8 Automatic trans.

No rust. $10,000 Call Tim 815-677-4906 2001 Toyota Corolla 140K mi. Front brakes replaced, additional needs brake work. $4,000 815-441-1434.

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser GT, convertible. 144,458 mi. $2900. Call 815-990-8179.

2011 Nissan Versa, 4 dr hatchback, 4 cyl, 51,500 mi., exc. cond., $7500 815-631-4467 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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NEW TODAY 2006 Buick Lucerne, one owner (closing estate). $5200. Very nice!

815-590-7021 White 2003 Hyundi Elantra. 154K mi. new breaks, tires, radiator, caliper and rotors. $3,300 OBO 815-499-8190

S.U.V.S

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1996 Chevy Suburban, 150,656 mi.

4whl.dr. As is, runs but needs some work. $1500/ obo.

Family owned 815Call 815-535-3663 after 5pm.

TRUCKS

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1993 Ford Ranger, 5 speed 4 cyl, runs very good, 140k mi., lots of new parts, $1500 815535-3773 2002 Chevy 1500, 2whl. dr. 169,140 mi. New paint, new parts. $6,000/obo.

815-631-6919.

2006 Freight Liner Columbia, $34,999/obo, fair cond., w/ daycab & built on fork lift, set up for deliveries, 10 sp., 611120 Detroit motor, clean title. Contact 815-441-2135 rnklamb@yahoo.com

HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS

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1973 Chevy bucket truck, no title.

Parts truck. $2,000 815-441-1434.

MOTORCYCLES

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1980 Yamaha Special II 400, 23k mi., new seat, battery, & other new parts, runs good, $900/obo 815-6264490 2000 Honda CBR929, changed front and back sprocket & muffler, tires in good shape, 33,379 mi., $3800/obo 815-718-0333 Call after 3PM. 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic. 2 helmets.1 Jack. $6,700obo. Call 815-440-6023 2013 FXDB Harley Davidson, red, low miles $11,000.

815-973-3944.

2013 Ultra Limited Big Blue Pearl, many extras, must see to appreciate 10k mi., $16,200 815-973-3410 •Jet Black, HD StreetGlide, 2012.

1300 mi. $5000 worth of extras, new cond. $19,000 •Jet Black HD Deluxe, Softtail 2009. 22,350 mi. lots of extras, like new cond. $15,000 For top 2 call 815-535-9106 •Teal Green, HD Road King. 2001.

49672 mi. windshield avail. $6,500 815-441-3614 View All 3 at 1408 Mineral Springs Rd. Sterling IL

BOATS/MOTORS

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12' John Boat, 2hp Johnson motor, works, trolling $550/obo motor, 815-499-4450 16' Starcraft Boat depth finder, 70hp Johnson motor & trailer, $1850 815441-7636 16ft. Sylvan 60HP Johnson motor w. power trim and tilt.

Trolling motor, depth finder, live well & trailer. $2,400 OBO 815-499-4179

TRAILERS/RVS

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1989 Chevy Motor (Bounder) Home ready to go, stored in winter, asking $7000 815-5358021 2004 28' fifth wheel camper.

Terry Quantum by Fleetwood. Great cond. Many extras. $11,500! A MUST SEE! 815-499-8761

AUTOS WANTED

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